Progressively Incorrect S3E20: Casey Sovo on Improving Reading Outcomes for Indigenous Students
Jun 23, 2024
Casey Sovo, a member of the Comanche Nation and an experienced education administrator, discusses critical issues in improving reading outcomes for Indigenous students. They share successful strategies using direct instruction and the importance of community involvement in closing the achievement gap. Sovo reflects on the unique challenges faced by Indigenous educators, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in literacy programs. The conversation highlights the systemic miseducation affecting Indigenous students and the transformative impact of collaboration among educators.
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Reading Intervention at Riverside
- Casey Sovo discovered a mismatch between 11th graders' reading comprehension and their grade level.
- This led to a school-wide reading intervention program, involving all staff and students.
Implement MTSS
- Implement a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for reading.
- Use diagnostic assessments and place students in appropriate reading groups.
Impact of Reading Intervention
- The reading intervention at Riverside led to significant improvements and emotional breakthroughs for students.
- Some students pleaded to stay and finish the program, highlighting its impact.
