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Name of organization: |
Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. |
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Primary location: |
Headquartered at 70 Harvard Place Buffalo, NY
14209
Services Delivered at various CAO sites across the County. |
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Contact information:
(phone / email / website): |
Morgan Willliams-Bryant
(716) 881-5150
mbryant@caoec.org |
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LEAs where service will be provided: |
All Eligible LEAs Within Erie County – Elementary,
Middle & High Schools |
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Years provider has delivered service: |
3+ years |
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Evidence that services have been effective: |
The curriculum to be used is built on more than a
decade of scientifically based research and the collaboration of
reading experts. It has been supported in part by U.S. Department
of Education-funded research at Vanderbilt University. Developed in
clinical and classroom settings, the program is uniquely positioned
to address the needs of struggling readers. The curriculum is
supported by empirical research and has produced significant,
measurable improvements in student achievement. |
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Title of the instructional program, curriculum series
to be used (if appropriate): |
K-12 - Plato Learning Systems
Read 180 as a supplement for appropriate grade levels where severe deficiencies exist. |
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Grade level(s) the provider will serve: |
Grades K – 12 |
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Content area(s) provider will serve: |
Reading/ELA |
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Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable: |
5 sessions weekly |
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Average length of each service session
(minutes/hours): |
90 minutes daily |
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Duration of the available service period (e.g.
September 1 – June 30; September 1 – August 31; weekends only;
summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc;): |
September 1st – August 31st |
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Type of instruction: |
Combination: Computer-based/Small Group/Individual |
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Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities: |
Program has demonstrated effectiveness with students with disabilities. While CAO does not specifically target students with serious physical challenges, efforts will be made to accommodate all eligible students wherever possible. |
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Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency: |
Program has demonstrated effectiveness with English Language Learners. |
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Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s): |
Theresa Harris-Tigg, PhD
Certified Reading Teacher
Morgan Williams-Bryant, MA
Certified Teachers, Trained Tutors
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Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content,
frequency, method of delivery): |
Quarterly reports via US Postal Services to the Title One office will contain progress reports & attendance records. Personalized lesson plans & progress reports will be maintained at the SES site, available for review with parents, teachers & LEA. Monthly parent nights will be held to discuss student's progress.
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Will transportation to the service location be
provided at no charge if requested? (Note: LEAs are not required to
provide or pay for transportation) |
Transportation services will be arranged in
cooperation with participants’ families, Buffalo Public School’s
transportation services and CAO’s van service. |
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Additional relevant information: |
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