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	Title I - Early Reading First Program Tara Bitz, Assistant Director Phone: (701) 328-4646 Fax: (701) 328-0203 Email: tbitz@nd.gov The purpose of the Early Reading First program is to prepare young children to enter kindergarten with the necessary language, cognitive, and early reading skills to prevent reading difficulties and ensure school success.
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	Project Overview The North Dakota Early Reading First Grant Early Reading First Press Release August ‘08 Early Reading First Brochure North Dakota Early Reading First Locations
	Early Reading First Literacy Coaching
	Overview Early Reading First teachers receive ongoing support from literacy coaches. They coach and model teachers to build in-house expertise to embed staff development within daily practice for effective professional development. Literacy coaches observe classrooms and provide feedback, conduct demonstrations, assist with administration of formal assessments, and facilitate structured sharing sessions. Literacy coaches use observational tools and checklists aligned with the objectives of SEL to work with lead and assistant teachers as staff improves their practice and their abilities of self-reflection.
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	Upcoming Early Childhood Education Conferences McREL Professional Development
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