School District #27 in BC Celebrates 20 Years of Reading Recovery

School District No. 27 was recognized for 20 years of Reading Recovery intervention success by the Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery. This early reading intervention has directly supported over 1700 Grade 1 students to overcome reading difficulties. There have been more than 80 teachers trained in Reading Recovery and those 80 teachers have gone on to impact over 15,000 students in School District No. 27 through changes in teaching methods over the past 20 years.

The June 20, 2017 evening celebration, hosted by the current Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, Lori

23 Reading Recovery Teachers in District #27

Kelly, included a short program of special guests who spoke about their role in the inception and development of Reading Recovery in School District No. 27 over the past 20 years. Special guests included teacher Delores Goerz and school psychologist Darryl Grams who initially brought the program to the district, past Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Lorraine Smith, and Brian Butcher who was the superintendent of schools at Reading Recovery’s introduction to the District.

There were several past students who are now adults and families who came out

Christine and Tanya – 20 Years of Reading Recovery Certificate

with their children who were a part of Reading Recovery. Thanks to funds from the Williams Lake Truckers Association each child who attended was able to choose a book to take home.

School District No. 27 produced a short video describing the impact of Reading Recovery over these past 20 years which was well received by the crowd of approximately 75 people. The evening culminated with The Reading Recovery Trainer for the Mountain Pacific Region, Christine Fraser, presenting Tanya Gunther, SD 27 Board of Education chair, with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery. Christine commended the District on its accomplishments over the past 20 years and said she would like to bottle up all the positive energy in the room and take it with her around the region to other school districts.

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Marie Clay

“What is possible for children with reading problems? What would have to change?”

Marie Clay

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-05T09:35:35+00:00

Marie Clay

“What is possible for children with reading problems? What would have to change?”

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/what-is-possible-for-children-with-reading-problems-what-would-have-to-change/

Marie Clay

“The goal is to help children move from where they are to somewhere else by empowering them to do what they can do and helping them engage in activities through which they can learn more.”

Marie Clay

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-05T09:40:18+00:00

Marie Clay

“The goal is to help children move from where they are to somewhere else by empowering them to do what they can do and helping them engage in activities through which they can learn more.”

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/marie-clay/

Marie Clay

"Teaching is when you supply information that the learner does not have."

Marie Clay

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-05T09:40:44+00:00

Marie Clay

"Teaching is when you supply information that the learner does not have."

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/marie-clay-2/

Angela DesBarres, Director of Instructional Programs, Grande Prairie Public School District

“There are strategies, Professional Development and Professional Learning Community implications that ALL teachers benefit from when Reading Recovery is implemented. The strength in this intervention is in how teachers observe and change their teaching to suit the needs of the students they are working with. Another strength is in how teachers meet regularly to WATCH each other teach, ask questions about the strategies they are using, ask each other what they think they can change or adjust to assist their students to learn more effectively.

The question is………… Why can’t we all do that? IMAGINE where our students might go?”

Angela DesBarres, Director of Instructional Programs, Grande Prairie Public School District

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-30T04:10:26+00:00

Angela DesBarres, Director of Instructional Programs, Grande Prairie Public School District

“There are strategies, Professional Development and Professional Learning Community implications that ALL teachers benefit from when Reading Recovery is implemented. The strength in this intervention is in how teachers observe and change their teaching to suit the needs of the students they are working with. Another strength is in how teachers meet regularly to WATCH each other teach, ask questions about the strategies they are using, ask each other what they think they can change or adjust to assist their students to learn more effectively. The question is………… Why can’t we all do that? IMAGINE where our students might go?”

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/angela-desbarres-director-of-instructional-programs-grande-prairie-public-school-district/

Huge Asset

Reading Recovery is a HUGE asset to any school! It has helped my son become a strong, independent reader and has given him the confidence to tackle books that he never would have attempted before. The Reading Recovery teacher is a fantastic teacher who has helped my son become a ‘reader’ and enjoys the process of learning.

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:33:15+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/huge-asset/

Absolute MUST

This program is an absolute must. For our child, it changed his whole demeanor. He went from pushing through his tasks to taking absolute pride in his work. His teacher made the Reading Recovery program very exciting for him because he never wanted to miss a class because he enjoyed it that much.

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:34:02+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/absolute-must/

Favourite Things to Do

I am very pleased with the Reading Recovery program at the school. My son was indifferent when he was being taught letters in kindergarten and at the start of grade one he was very apprehensive about reading. Now he is very good and confident with his reading and says that it is one of his favourite things to do!

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2018-10-19T19:34:46+00:00

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/favourite-things-to-do/

Marie Clay

"If the student cannot learn we should assume that we have not yet found the correct way to teach him."

Marie Clay

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-05T09:35:06+00:00

Marie Clay

"If the student cannot learn we should assume that we have not yet found the correct way to teach him."

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/if-the-student-cannot-learn-we-should-assume-that-we-have-not-yet-found-the-correct-way-to-teach-him/

Marie Clay

"With problem readers it is not enough for the teacher to have rapport, to generate interesting tasks and generally to be a good teacher. "

Marie Clay

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

2014-05-05T09:35:21+00:00

Marie Clay

"With problem readers it is not enough for the teacher to have rapport, to generate interesting tasks and generally to be a good teacher. "

https://rrcanada.org/testimonials/with-problem-readers-it-is-not-enough-for-the-teacher-to-have-rapport-to-generate-interesting-tasks-and-generally-to-be-a-good-teacher/

Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery

School District 27 celebrates 20 years of Reading Recovery

School District #27 in BC Celebrates 20 Years of Reading Recovery