Project Reach EACH’s Reading Beyond Words Online Enrichment introduces third grade students the many and varied objects and events we read that do not involve words or books. Not only will students enhance their use of reading strategies, but also gain a new appreciation for reading, decoding, and researching the world around them. Two teachers will guide classrooms of 15-20 students to discover an appreciation for reading!
The course is offered to students with no participant costs.
Class Schedule
Summer 2022 Program
To be decided
Enrollment for this program will be opened for Summer 2022.
Course DescriptionS:
Reading Beyond Words – Introduction cOURSE:
Introduces the many and varied objects and events we read that do not involve words or books. Students will become aware of reading: faces, landscapes, and sounds.
How and what do we read wherever we go and whatever we do?” These are basic questions students will answer.
Format:
- 2-hour online synchronous classroom
- group and individual work
- intellectual/stretch breaks
ELIGIBILITY:
Reading Beyond Words – Introduction is seeking a diverse cohort of incoming third graders inclusive of advanced and gifted, English learners, and special education students. Students will be accepted randomly within district with specification to these criteria:
- Student in 3rd grade during the 2021-22 school year
- Student is enrolled in a Title 1 School
- Student will attend all scheduled classes
APPLICATION:
All interested students must submit an application to be considered for the programs. The application will take approximately 6 minutes to complete and is used to verify your child’s eligibility for the program. If your student is not inititally selected, they will be added to a waiting list and notified as seats become available.
*Applications are accepted on a first come basis*
Program Developers:
Dr. Sandra Kaplan
Dr. Eugenia Mora-Flores
Dr. Raymond Gallagher
Reading Beyond Words is funded by a US Department of Education Jacob K. Javits Grant: Project Reach EACH – Challenging Curriculum for all Readers.