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April 20, 2006
First DRA2 Training is Huge Success
The first DRA2 training occured October 3 in Douglas County, Colorado. This Train the Trainers session included Reading Specialists and Coaches from all the schools in the district. It was an exciting day as the new "green boxes" were opened and contents discovered. Ooh's and ah's were heard throughout the room as the instructors viewed the new materials. "I love this clipboard...how perfect!" "Look at Level 4, they changed the drawings...this is so much better....I really like this." " I like the green box!" " Oh, oh, here is the individualized diagnostic piece. I have students who need this today." "Multiple copies-yes!!"
The training was provided for current DRA users, who decided to update the assessment process for all district teachers. These trainers were the "creme de la creme", easy to instruct, attentive, and anxious to get started with their teachers. It was a great day to see their instructional plans come together smoothly with the new DRA2.
Posted by Deia Roberts at April 20, 2006 12:45 PM