1) The graphs being compiled by the Literacy and Beyond teacher in regard to student improvement in reading comprehension, fluency and phonics are fantastic. The growth is exciting that some of the students have made in their reading fluency and comprehension. We have a few students whose growth has been extraordinary including; Erica Bruyette, Edgar Torres, Manny Laravie and Spader Watts. We are very proud of their reading efforts. Erica is a little girl who came to us with limited sight-word vocabulary and reading at a DRA level of 6. At this point she is at a DRA level of 18 which is second grade compared to the beginning 1st grade level she started with in March. Her single sight-word level has improved to the end of third grade. One fantastic little worker! We look forward to our summer program and the new writing pieces that we are adding to the program.

2) Riley has grown by leaps and bounds this semester! He used to portray many elements of immaturity. I noticed a large change in Riley around March. He took full responsibility for a broken jump rope. He chose to tell the truth the first time. He also chose to talk to his mom about it. After this incident, the CLC staff at Everett began to put more trust in him. We were always sure to give him extra responsibilities. This became the foundation for Riley’s road to maturity. He has worked hard to keep his reputation for responsibility and trust! Many of peers have noticed his change and feel like they can trust him too! His other elements of immaturity have melted away as a result of trust from CLC staff. He is polite and waits for his turn to speak. He helps other and always asks permission before he acts. He is a wonderful example of what the CLC can do to improve the character of a child.

3) Tracey has shown a lot of improvement in his reading skills. At the beginning of the second semester he had a hard time reading through a sentence. Dedicated CLC staff sat with Tracey for countless hours over the next few months and the results have been amazing! He hit a milestone when he announced that he read a whole page by himself, and then it was a whole chapter. And now, Tracey can read entire books without assistance; as he has proven at One Book-One Family. He was so thrilled when he finished the first one and could say he did it on his own! His practice during homework time has been very rewarding to him and all of us who can share in his joy and victory.

4) Joseph was cold and tough. No one seemed to listen to him or believe him when he spoke. He was uncomfortable around adults and especially women. There is a lack of good female role models in his life. I could see a boy who needed to be heard! So I started listening. Myself, and other CLC staff started to hear him out more. We took time to listen to everything from school work, friendship problems, to silly jokes, and stories. He slowly began to trust the CLC staff and he began to open up more with problems and solutions. Joseph has now become a warm funny young man who can express himself without stamping a foot or yelling. He trusts the female CLC staff more and has more respect for the people he comes in contact with. Joseph still has a lot of growing to do, but with this small step, he now has the tools to figure out how to grow!

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