New Reading Program For Grades K-2
We are excited to announce that PCA has implemented a new reading program for students in grades K-2 this year! After carefully studying several programs, and reviewing the alignment of programs to student needs, the core team and I selected a new comprehensive reading program. Reading Horizons, grounded in the Science of Reading practices and philosophy, is designed to teach phonics, spelling, and reading with an integrated and responsive approach.
Throughout the lessons, students will use technology to practice and reinforce their skills. These practice lessons and informal assessments will give instant feedback that will enable teachers to make instructional decisions immediately based on data. They will be able to identify and address areas of reinforcement and enrichment.
Jessica Hanzsche states, “It's been an exciting time implementing our new program, Reading Horizons! In first grade, the students were more than ready to get started with Phonics. Throughout the entirety of our lessons, the students are sitting, standing, responding to the lesson on whiteboards, sharing with partners, then applying the target skill immediately. This program follows the model I do, We do, You do which begins with explicit instruction, time to try it out as a class, make mistakes and ask questions, followed by time for independent practice. As teachers, we're able to check in with each student instantaneously and digitally make a list of who needs more support and who's ready for enrichment! This feedback is going to be a tremendous help as we get our small groups up and running.”