Berlin K-3 Schools

Berlin, New Hampshire
Reading First is a federally funded, 6 year grant that we received beginning in 2003. Our district receives roughly $250,000 each year. The goal is that, “All children will be reading at or above grade level by the end of grade 3.” The purpose is to: diagnose and address reading difficulties early, base instruction on the 5 areas of reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Fluency) using only SBRR programs, give teachers the training they need, and constantly assess progress using DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and Stanford Reading Assessment.
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  For more information contact: Cheryl Pinette at (603)723-3820, or visit-
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2003/05/05022003.html
 
Title I is a federally funded program providing supplementary services in reading instruction. At Martson School in Kindergarten, students are assessed at the start of the school year and referred by the classroom teacher to receive support services. Students receive one-on-one or small group tutoring in the Title I room and in the classroom. The kindergarten program focuses on early reading strategies such as letter identification, sight words, and writing skills. At Bartlett and Brown Schools, Title I is offered in the classroom with limited pullout sessions. All students are provided opportunities in the Schoolwide Model, with particular attention given to children at risk of not meeting the state’s student academic achievement standards.
For more information contact: Jane Provencher at (603)752-3478, or visit-
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/boip/TitleI.htm
  After School Library Program (funded by Reading First) is one day a week at Bartlett and Brown Schools. The librarian is available for a full hour after school to provide students with additional time in the library and the opportunity to listen to a book read aloud and enrichment activities.
  For more information contact: Nancy Forestall at (603)752-1471 or (603)752-3220.
  After School Program (21st Century Community of Learners) is a grant funded after school program that is used for expanding academic enrichment opportunities in tutorial services and academic activities designed to enhance the students’ daily classroom instruction.
  For more information contact: Alice Whistler at (603)752-9019 or visit-
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/boip/TitleIV-B.htm
  Guidance Program is offered by Jennifer Akesson, the Bartlett and Brown school counselor, who conducts H.U.G.S. (Help us Grow Strong) Groups. She is currently running friendship, self-esteem, & anger management groups. She also goes into classrooms and conducts discussions on bullying.
  For more information contact: Jennifer Akesson at (603)752-1471 or (603)752-3220.
  Summer Reading Program - Reading First offers a K-2 summer reading program that lasts 4 weeks; 4 days a week for 4 hours a day. The program is available to students who are referred by their teacher for additional support in reading.
Title I offers a 1-on-1 summer reading program for grades 3-6 who are also referred by their teache. They also offer a summer math program for students in grades 1-3 who are referred by their teacher for additional support in math.
  For more information contact: Cheryl Pinette (RF Coordinator) at (603)723-3820 or Jane Provencher (Title I Director) at (603)752-3478.