The College of Education & Human Services of
Shippensburg University of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Announces
Application for Training a
Reading Recovery®
Teacher Leader
for
2008-2009 Academic Year
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Janet Bufalino
College of Education & Human Services
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive – SPH 203
Shippensburg PA 17257
Phone: (717) 477-1166 or (717) 477-1688
Fax: (717) 477-4046 E-mail: jmbufa@ship.edu
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TEACHER LEADER
Year 1 – Teacher Leader Intensive Training
The Teacher Leader shall:
1.
Attend a 40 hour workshop in August at Shippensburg University for assessment
training. Attend a 24-30 hour workshop at one Pennsylvania Teacher Leader training
site.
2.
Enroll in three courses (nine credit hours) each semester for two semesters at
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. One course will be clinically oriented;
one will focus on necessary background theory in reading and on skills for training
other teachers and coordinating a Reading Recovery® Program and the third will be a
Supervision Practicum.
3.
Complete extensive filed work with a Teacher Leader mentor at assigned site (s) fall
and spring semesters. These visits will occur weekly on Tuesday or Wednesday
nights and on selected afternoons throughout the year.
4.
Work individually with four Reading Recovery® children for five days per week.
The Teacher Leader can be expected to serve six to eight children during the year.
5.
Demonstrate teaching on three different occasions, in front of a one-way observation
window, with their own Reading Recovery® children (will require transporting
students to site).
6.
Lead a seminar on Reading Recovery® teachers to learn the techniques of a Teacher
Leader. Teacher Leaders will be supervised and their performance will be evaluated
and discussed.
7.
Perform arranged special collaborative activities designed to help the Teacher Leader
candidate explore the full role of the Teacher Leader.
8.
Collect and maintain data on children in accordance with guidelines for evaluation.
Year 2 – Field Year
1.
Instruct 10-12 new Reading Recovery® teachers, each of whom will, at the same
time, begin working daily with four Reading Recovery® children.
2.
Work individually with four Reading Recovery® children each day of the program.
The Teacher Leader can be expected to serve six to eight children during the year. (A
characteristic of the Reading Recovery® program is that those who serve as leaders
continue to learn, develop their skills and gather new examples of reading and writing
behavior from children.) The other half of the day is devoted to preparing training
sessions, visiting teachers to give assistance, testing children, and administering the
program in the region.
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3.
Guide testing and selection of children from the program. Work with the district to
coordinate testing with district requirements and procedures.
4.
Visit and monitor Reading Recovery® teachers (including oversight of student
placement decisions) and guide record keeping on children. Prepare research reports
and send data to Shippensburg University by September 30th of each year.
5.
Make presentations on the program to interested groups, including parents and boards
of education.
6.
As necessary, conduct in-service sessions at the school buildings involved in Reading
Recovery®.
7.
Attend the annual Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery® Conference.
8.
Attend a three-day Teacher Leader Institute for trained Teacher Leaders held yearly
in June or early July.
9.
Make arrangements to receive site visits by Shippensburg University personnel.
Year 3 – Support Year
1.
Continue to follow responsibilities outlined in Year 2, 1-8.
2.
Make arrangements to receive one or two site visits by Shippensburg University
personnel, if needed.
3.
Conduct six continuing group contact sessions for trained Reading Recovery®
teachers.
4.
Attendance at the Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery Conference and Teacher Leader
Institute are required.
Year 4 – Contact Year
1.
Continue to follow Year 2, 1-8.
2.
Shippensburg University site visit support is available as an option.
3.
Attendance at the Mid-Atlantic Reading Recovery Conference and Teacher Leader
Institute are required.
Year 5 – Independent
1.
Continue to maintain high quality Reading Recovery® implementation.
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Reading Recovery®
Teacher Leader Application
(ALL NOMINEES FOR TL MUST HOLD AT LEAST A MASTER’S DEGREE)
Teacher Training Site Name:
The following is to be completed by the teacher leader applicant:
Name ___________________________________
SSN: _________________________
County __________________________________
District _______________________
School __________________________________
Current Position ________________
School Address ________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State _________ Zip ____________
Home Address _________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
State _________ Zip ____________
Phone: Work _____________________________
Home ________________________
Directions:
Please complete the following four (4) sections of this form and attach a complete resume and
copy of your Master’s degree and course work. This form must be signed by the applicant.
Section 1. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A.
A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience is required, with no less than three (3)
years experience at the primary level (grades K-3) or in reading. Give the following
information:
_____ Total number of years of teaching experience.
_____ Total number of years of teaching experience at the primary level (grades K-3) or
in reading.
B.
Has your teaching experience been within the last five (5) years?
YES or NO.
If no, please explain.
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Section II. READING/LANGUAGE ARTS EXPERIENCE
A.
Complete the following information and briefly describe the nature of your coursework in
reading/language arts.
_____ Number of graduate courses in reading/language arts; include dates when he
courses were completed.
Describe course work:
B.
List other professional experiences related to your interest in reading/language
arts/Special Education/curriculum development (workshops, conferences, curriculum
committees, etc.)
C.
List your two greatest strengths as a teacher.
D.
Explain why and how you have developed expertise in these areas.
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Section III. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Please describe qualities and cite evidence of these qualities that support your ability to provide
leadership as a Reading Recovery teacher leader (i.e., awards, recognition for teaching,
experiences with staff development programs, leadership positions in education, related
activities, etc.).
Prior to confirmation of your acceptance, you will be required to have an interview with Reading
Recovery® personnel. Please list best times for your interview. Thank you.
During school hours 9:00 – 3:00
___________
3:00 – 5:00
___________
After school hours
Preferred Day of the Week: __________________
Section IV. PREFERENCES AND COMMITMENT
COMMITMENT
The success of the Reading Recovery Program depends on the commitment of teachers to
participate fully in all training activities and to teach Reading Recovery strategies to children.
Teachers are expected to remain with the named teacher training site for a minimum of five (5)
years beyond the training years, barring exceptional circumstances. However, this requirement
may be waived if the site coordinator, in consultation with the teacher leader and the university
trainer determines that the best interests of the program and the teacher may be served by an
earlier withdrawal. Please refer to pages 1 and 2 above for a list of participant obligations.
I have read and I understand the responsibilities of a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader. I agree
to meet these responsibilities to the best of my ability and to continue employment with the
named Reading Recovery Teacher Training Site for at least five (5) years beyond my training
year.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
_______________________
DATE
Please return completed application to Dr. Janet Bufalino, Shippensburg University of
Pennsylvania, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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