Teachers and paraprofessionals who participated in the summer program received ongoing job embedded literacy professional development prior to the summer session throughout the school year. All paraprofessionals were experienced and highly qualified with specific training in phonemic awareness. Selected instructional staff had at least three years’ experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to provide intensive, focused instruction for students entering Kindergarten. All of the teachers in the program were experienced, P-K/K certified teachers. Teachers met daily to support paraprofessionals with implementing instructional support.
