Two Questions for STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR) Training

What is STudent  Achievement in Reading (STAR)?

 STAR is a 15+ year investment created by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) to assist states and local programs in making systematic and instructional changes required to improve the reading achievement of intermediate level adult learners (GLE 4.0 –8.9, NRS levels 3 and 4, ABE or ESL). STAR supports adult educators in making instruction in the four essential components of reading - alphabetic, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension priority.

 STAR is ongoing professional development to help you implement evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) with your intermediate-level readers  When teachers finish STAR training, they will be able to say with confidence that they know the most effective ways to teach reading to intermediate level adult readers, the biggest group of learners with the most complex reading needs.  Because the training focuses on intermediate-level readers it is important that the teachers participating are working with intermediate-level readers throughout the training.  The training meets the guidelines outlined in WIOA Section 223 required activities around essential components of reading instruction and can align with other state PD efforts. Training is delivered in 30 modules using a flipped-classroom approach. All assignments are completed in an online program portfolio where participants receive feedback and support from their trainers and from other training participants in their program.

 What is next for STAR training?

 By 2023 STAR training will be integrated into LINCS and training will be available to states with the support of a cadre of national STAR trainers. States that are implementing STAR training will continue to have access to the training modules and state trainer certifications will still remain valid in a three-year cycle.  The integration of STAR to LINCS will provide more efficient access to the training, resources, and support. The intensity of the training, high level of interaction, and work expectations will not change with the move to LINCS.  

Comments

Thanks so much for the update Melissa! I learned so much about reading instruction in my journey to become a STAR trainer in 2011-12.

Intermediate level readers form the largest group of learners in many adult education programs. STAR will help instructors learn how to assess and teach reading to students in this group. If you need more information about STAR, please find it HERE.

Melissa will also be happy to answer specific questions you have. You can reach her at: mzervos@manhattanstrategy.com

Have a great week!

Steve Schmidt, Moderator

LINCS Reading and Writing Group