Effective Ways to Use your ARRA Funds
A Continuum of Robust Professional Development in Literacy
Extend the Science of Reading Across Grades
Preschool: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LITERACY®
Grades K - 3: T•I•M•E for Teachers
Grades 6 - 12: Vermont Lab School Model
All Grades: Specialized Professional Development
Social Cognition
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learn explicit strategies to implement social understanding groups
Tier 3 Assessment/Intervention in an RTI model: a two-part series to help special educators
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assess students with severe literacy challenges using cross-battery measures to determine core deficits and strengths;
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incorporate a variety of instructional programs for students with severe learning disabilities who need intensive instruction in basic reading skills, spelling, fluency work, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression.
All Grades: Additional Professional Development
Use ARRA Funds to
- Improve outcomes for learners
- Increase your system's capacity
- Reduce Special Education and Title 1 costs
For 25 years, the Stern Center has been a resource and partner to schools looking for ways to meet the needs of all learners pre-K through adulthood. Our research-based professional development programs emphasize evidence-based best practices and provide coaching and collaboration with educators. Join the scores of successful school districts by making the Stern Center a partner in your efforts to improve outcomes and reduce costs. We will be your research partner to help you demonstrate improved results as required by ARRA. Our core programs can be customized for your school district's unique needs, goals, and plans.
Contact Janna Osman, josman@sterncenter.org, or call 1-800-544-4863 to discuss how we can help you help your students.
How Stern Center Programs and Partnership Opportunities Align with Key Guidelines in the ARRA
Education for the Disadvantaged: Title 1 Funds
- Stern Center's research-proven programs allow your school to "invest thoughtfully" in prevention and early intervention, which reduces costs for special education and improves reading and learning "achievement" for all children.
- Stern Center's programs are data driven and will allow your school to "pinpoint one-time expenses that will spur student achievements."
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Special Education
- Stern Center's programs are supported by scientific evidence, demonstrating "short-term investment that could reap long-term benefits" in terms of children's future reading success, reducing special education and remedial expenses at your school.
Useful link:
pre [K] now: http://www.preknow.org/resource/recovery_roundup.cfm#IDEA