There were 6 students in my Word ID group, all with individualized education plans and goals related to reading. Students began the strategy in February 2018 and concluded the strategy in June 2018. Students participated in the strategy at least 3 days per week for 4 months.
Students overall made progress. Five out of six students showed not only growth within the strategy, but showed growth on their SOL Reading score. Five out of six students were able to move into advanced practice and on to the generalization phase of the strategy. Overall the strategy was a success for the students. Most students had a typical reading growth of 2 to 3 years within the course of the strategy. One student has been able to move onto a maintenance phase for the 2018-2019 school year.
Susan Trumbo was my coach throughout implementation of the Word ID Strategy. She was a vital part of the success of the strategy. All my questions were answered and feedback was always given after each observation. Susan always had great suggestions and worked with me to find what worked best for my group of students.