Instructional Model
LEAP Program (Learning to Read)
The LEAP reading program is designed to improve and accelerate independent reading progress for struggling readers.
Jump Start Program (Reading to Learn)
Scholars in the Jump Start Program are reading on- grade level and ready to Jump ahead to advance reading, writing, and discussion LEAPING into research!
" After Every Jump, There is Still a LEAP!" - JKP
New learning always requires us to LEAP into unknown territory, grappling with challenging concepts and ideas, applying new techniques and strategies. At the Learning Factory JKP, Teacher Jolores recognizes the hard work scholars are doing to succeed in the classroom. All of the LEAP and Jump program scholars embody what it means to be a LEAP Scholar. All of the scholars LEAP forward! They L- Learn, E- Earn prizes for their hard work, A- Apply what they learn in the classroom and real-world, and P-Pass their reading assessments!
Learn
Teacher Jolores teaches scholars how to use their schema to learn new words, read books, and comprehend what they read. By activating scholars' schema, Jolores teaches scholars how to tap into their background knowledge and what they already know before reading a sentence and picking up a book!
APPLY
Jolores student-center approach facilitates scholars' ability to transfer their learning from one situation to another—whether that's across subject areas or from the classroom to the "real world." Teacher Jolores incorporates techniques that allow scholars to create their learning. Scholars engage in project-based learning, "jigsaw" activities, and research. They share ideas and information. Scholars learn how to self-assess their progress and offer peer assessment. This process promotes active learning and motivates and encourages self-reflection. Scholars enrolled in the LEAP & Jump program are not passive learners they actively take responsibility for their education!
Earn
Teacher Jolores believes positive reinforcement supports children's development of "Scholarly" behavioral outcomes and promotes a climate of greater productivity and learning. The heart of the LEAP and Jump Program are scholars' incentives that enable students to EARN points to redeem prizes!
PASS
Children enter the LEAP Program at varied reading levels. Jolores partners with scholars' families and teachers to set personalized independent reading goals to accelerate their performance. As a result, 85% of LEAP participants entering the program reading independently at Level B through G achieve Independent Reading Level I, J, or K by the end of the school year. In addition, 100% of scholars meet their individualized independent reading goals!