AARI is an accelerated expository reading initiative focused on academic literacy and critical thinking, designed as a short term intervention to drastically improve academic outcomes in students in grades 3-12.

 What is the teaching approach?

• Responsive teaching
• Critical methods of questioning
• Textual analysis and making thinking visible
• Building effective learning communities

Who will benefit?

• Students below grade level in reading comprehension
• At risk students
• English Language Learners
• Special Education students

What is required?

• Administrative support and approval to teach a small class (fewer than 10 students)
• Students grouped by current reading level
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth

 Questions:

For information regarding professional development, contact:

Dalyce Beegle    (248)209.2226

[email protected]