The Reading Achievement Program (RAP) is an adaptation of The Hill Center’s research based approach to teaching reading. RAP focuses on the decoding and fluency skills of reading and is designed to be implemented within a 45-60 minute class period with a 4:1 student teacher ratio. The program has been piloted in public schools and has demonstrated effectiveness in significantly improving reading skills of students who have struggled with the decoding process. In the three day workshop participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of phonological awareness and phonics and will learn a precision teaching method utilizing charting and graphing of students’ progress. They will also learn to use The Hill Center’s Reading Assessment instrument to determine the appropriate entry level of instruction for each student.
The Written Language Achievement Program (HillWrite) is an adaptation of The Hill Center’s research-based multisensory structured language approach to teaching writing. HillWrite focuses on teaching spelling, handwriting, copying/dictation and the writing process. It is designed to be implemented within a 45-60 minute session with a 4:1 student/teacher ratio. During the two-day training for HillWrite, participants will be introduced to current research in the field of writing instruction and learn strategies for closing the gap between research and practice. Instructors will demonstrate The Hill Center methodology, a precision method utilizing charting and graphing of student progress, as well as how to administer the Written Language Assessment instrument to determine the appropriate instruction for each student.
Graduate credit can be earned from Adams State College and certification in RAP is available for qualified participants.
