Visiting the Model Classrooms

The goal of the model program is to provide an important resource about progressive research-based literacy practices for educators across the state.  Administrators, teachers, assistants, therapists, parents are encouraged to visit these model sites to see these incredibly talented teachers and their assistants in action.  Contact them ahead of time to schedule a visit.  The model sites are located at:

Eastern Elementary School
1700 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858
Contact: Julie Brickhouse, (252) 758-4813

North Shelby School
1205 Northside Drive, Shelby NC 28150
Contact: Janet Harrill SLP, (704) 487-9941

The Progressive Educational Program
250 Overlook Rd. Asheville, NC 28803-3317
Contact: Jenny Feid SLP, (828) 654-1794

Prior to visiting the classrooms, visitors need to do the following:

1. Read about some of the key activities that will be observed in the classrooms: 
   
   • Shared Reading
   • Self-Selected Reading
   • Self-Selected Writing
2. Download the three guided observation forms for the above activities.  Visitors will need to bring these forms to the visit. Visitors will use these forms to guide their observation of shared reading, self-selected reading and self-selected writing.  The forms are organized by the key components and steps of the lessons with places to take notes, as well as places to jot down questions for the teacher.  In order to make the time as productive as possible, these completed forms will be used to structure the discussion with the teacher /after/ the lesson.  When the school visit is over, the observation forms can be a valuable lesson planner for visitors who want to implement these activities in their own classrooms.
   • Shared Reading Guided Observation Form
   • Self-Selected Reading Guided Observation Form
   • Self-Selected Writing Guided Observation Form