Audio Books for Struggling Readers

Funded Feb 4, 2012

Thank

you so much for helping fund audio books for my struggling readers. All of my students below standard have been

able to access the materials. The books

have opened many of them up to experience reading for the 1st time

as a joyous act. After reading/listening

to the 1st book in several different series they went on to read the

2nd novel on their own. Many

of them now are in love with Sharon Flake and Sharon Collins. They are requesting to read/listen to new

novels and asking for copies to take home.

I do a lot to support struggling readers in my classroom. 83% of my student met typical growth this

year. My 7th graders mean

reading MAP score was 6 points below the national average to start the

year. Their mean MAP score is now 3

points above the national average. While

the audio books were not the only form of support my students received, they

certainly contributed to the overall growth of the grade level. Again thank you so much for spending your

time, energy and money on my students.

We are greatly appreciative. ”

With gratitude,

Mr. Miller