Wall of Love

School-based support staff provide all instruction in the Once Early-Reading Program. Here's what they are saying about Once.

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This program has really helped my scholars to become stronger readers.

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I am very proud of my students and the outcome of the lessons. I would recommend the program to the next group of kindergarten students.

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I think that this is a great program! The stories, although initially intimidating to some, proved to be interesting enough to keep readers engaged and motivated to continue to learn. If/when this program is launched at a new school, I suggest that all of the tools needed to perform with fidelity be given to the instructor before teaching it to students; i.e. stickers, worksheets, traceables, etc. Also maybe explaining little things like the meanings of the red number throughout the stories and the wording in the instructions; a little confusing for me at times. Having time for the instructors to go through the program with a facilitator would be helpful to me...maybe roleplaying too!