Reading Specialist Reflections 2017-2018 by Anita Eshleman https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr 2 Stars and A Wish en-us 2018-05-25 11:07:55 UTC 2025-06-17 12:35:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Coaching https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705072 I hope to get into more classrooms as a coach in guided reading.]]> 2018-05-25 17:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705072 Parent communication jenniferneely https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705083 This year I know that I improved in communicating with my parents on a more consistent basis. I brought ideas and activities to meetings for the parents to try at home with their child, and it was very appreciated! ]]> 2018-05-25 17:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705083 We started with so many students with RIMPS in 3rd grade and ended with only 1 still at risk of being retained. https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705123 2018-05-25 17:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705123 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705176 Planning and leading two learning series sessions for the staff

]]> 2018-05-25 17:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705176 ELL students that started below level and ended at and above grade level https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705422 2018-05-25 18:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705422 Team teaching https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705431 I would like to do more of this next year]]> 2018-05-25 18:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705431 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705552 There were so many first graders who did not need intervention this school year that were in intervention or on a RIMP during their kindergarten year. Early intervention in K was the boost they needed!]]> 2018-05-25 18:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705552 The excitement I saw as kids came to check out summer books. They said they were in heaven and most of them were not interested in reading in the fall. https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705583 2018-05-25 18:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705583 Schedules https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705624 I wish the Reading Specialists didn't have duties during the day. Then, they would be available when the students' schedules allow for intervention.]]> 2018-05-25 18:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705624 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705627 Students who began the year below grade level and ended above grade level]]> 2018-05-25 18:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705627 The Mercer RS team and the LDS traveled for PD to Atlanta to attend the IDA conference and returned with a wealth of information and contacts! https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705636 Larissa with Dr. Sparks and Dr. Murdoch, MSJU Reading Science

]]> 2018-05-25 18:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705636 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705695 One of my first graders came in at the 6th percentile in reading on aimsweb and is now in the 60th percentile]]> 2018-05-25 18:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705695 94% of students in the "green"! https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705790  
 ]]> 2018-05-25 18:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705790 We had a successful year working with our Kindergarten teachers using our co-teaching model and phonics/PA scope and sequence. ellenlangton https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705819 2018-05-25 18:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705819 Growth in students https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705849 Seeing so many students with high growth percentiles on MAP and AIMS, as well as seeing how far students have come on DRA's.

]]> 2018-05-25 18:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263705849 Shrinking Cone of Shame https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706039 We had many new first grade students who needed intervention and they all made fantastic growth. We battled large class sizes, many IEPs and difficult behavior and our cones turned out awesome!!]]> 2018-05-25 18:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706039 Improving Comprehension Activities jenniferneely https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706201 I hope to become more skilled in applying comprehension skills into reading groups more successfully in the older grades that keep them engaged and excited about the text we are reading.

]]> 2018-05-25 18:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706201 Right to Read Week...our team loves to have fun! https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706467 2018-05-25 18:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706467 Presenting colleenphillipsbird https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706525 We are presenting at the district PD and have submitted an application to present again! : )

]]> 2018-05-25 18:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706525 Standards based learning https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706556 I would love to work with teachers more on teaching and assessing the standards.  Working more closely with them so I can support kids in intervention better.

]]> 2018-05-25 18:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706556 Progress jenniferneely https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706557 I have had numerous students come in at the beginning of the year reading below the expected instructional reading level, and they are now reading above the expected instructional reading level. 

]]> 2018-05-25 18:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706557 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706728 I am excited to present at the June 4th PD as well as at high Aims later in the summer.]]> 2018-05-25 18:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706728 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706919 I had a student who cried until January in Kindergarten, entered first grade reading a B and is now reading J/K (as long as it is a nonfiction book and has something to do prehistoric animals ;) ).]]> 2018-05-25 18:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706919 I had a student that was very difficult behaviorally and at first had to have 1:1 intervention. I'm happy to say that he has transitioned into a group and is readng level J/K https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706943 2018-05-25 18:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263706943 Team teaching ellenlangton https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707352 I am looking forward to another great year at Mercer and working with a new team of RS and teachers at Summit next year. ]]> 2018-05-25 18:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707352 Reading for Fun! colleenphillipsbird https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707454 The best part of our job is helping kids fall in love with books!]]> 2018-05-25 18:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707454 Learning to Love Reading https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707479 One of my struggling/reluctant readers this year found some series that she loves and even said "this is one of my favorite authors."  Very proud of her and her progress.  

]]> 2018-05-25 18:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707479 I hope to track systematic phonics needs more efficiently, and reinforce the classrooms' lessons more closely https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707514 2018-05-25 18:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707514 Communication colleenphillipsbird https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707697 I am always striving to improve communication with parents and teachers.  It is a challenge to keep in contact with so many people!

]]> 2018-05-25 18:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263707697 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263708413 2018-05-25 18:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263708413 I hope to continue to improve my writing instruction. https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263710359 2018-05-25 18:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263710359 I wish for a new room that is big enough to fit my RS team and students...and it is coming true!! woohoo! https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263711336 2018-05-25 18:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263711336 My K and 1 students have come so far and love to read! https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263712848 2018-05-25 18:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263712848 https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263713825 ATL Elevator...Drop Zone!]]> 2018-05-25 18:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anitaeshleman/kkma9w5ylzdr/wish/263713825