Why LitCamp? Because the research backs it up!
To identify the characteristics of an effective summer learning program, RAND designed the first randomized controlled trial, a longitudinal study that spanned six years and five states. The project, which included the original study and additional follow-up reports, was called the National Summer Learning Project. Here are some of the project’s key findings: • High-quality summer learning programs improve student outcomes. • Programs should include at least 34 hours of language arts. • Teachers should have high-quality curriculum materials. • Student attendance, caliber of instruction, and productive use of instructional time are all imperatives that increase program effectiveness. With current National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data indicating that students are more than a year behind grade-level proficiency in reading and math, summer learning has become integral to learning acceleration. Here’s how LitCamp’s unique approach accelerates learning over the summer to ensure that students are ready for success in the academic year ahead: Reading Science of Reading-aligned instruction builds foundational reading skills, fluency, and comprehension, empowering all students to access engaging, complex texts. Writing About Reading Daily writing instruction and scaffolded writing practice follow an effective gradual-release model. Speaking and Listening “Go Deep” text-centered questions and prompts lift the level of classroom discourse and allow all students to engage in academic discussion. Reading for Knowledge Every lesson identifies knowledge goals that guide instruction and bolster vocabulary and comprehension. Knowledge-building Read- Aloud Text Sets support critical reading growth through a volume of reading.
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