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• What is READ 180 Next Generation?

  READ 180 Next Generation is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+. Designed for any student reading two or more years below grade-level, READ 180 leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful data for differentiation to teachers. For over a decade, READ 180 has been the gold standard in reading intervention. The most thoroughly researched and documented program in the world, READ 180 is proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+.

  READ 180 Next Generation includes many new features that will help put ALL students on a path to College & Career Readiness, and simplify implementation for all stakeholders: teachers, students, and leaders.

  Building on everything we've learned from the most successful implementations in the country, we've created a suite of new content, resources, and tools that will make…

  • a. Every Teacher Effective
  • b. Every Leader Empowered
  • c. Every Student Engaged
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• What is included in a READ 180 Next Generation Upgrade Kit?

  For a complete list of the Upgrade Kit components, please click here.

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• How many boxes are included in my READ 180 Next Generation Upgrade Kit?

  Each READ 180 Next Generation Upgrade Kit will be packaged in the following boxes:

  • QuickStart Kit (1 Box)
  • Teaching Materials (1 Box)
  • Technology (1 Box)
  • Student Library (packaged in new crates)
  • Stage A (2 boxes)
  • Stages B & C (3 boxes)
  • Student rBooks
  • 30 copies (2 boxes)
  • 60 copies (4 boxes)
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• Will my teachers receive training on READ 180 Next Generation?

  Yes. When you upgrade to READ 180 Next Generation, your teachers will receive one day (7 hours) of in-person training and access to an interactive training webinar.

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• What changes were made to the rBook?

  New content in the rBook includes:

  • New React & Write prompts throughout each reading to create daily opportunities for writing in response to reading
  • New writing instruction in Workshops 4–9 that scaffolds students as they construct multi-paragraph essays
  • New 21^st Century Literacy Instruction and corresponding Workshop Wrap-Up Projects that can be used as performance-based assessments
  • New Text Complexity ratings for every rBook reading
  • Updated professional development routines and Red pages
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• What changes were made to the student libraries?

  The student libraries include 21 new titles in Stage A and 20 new titles in Stages B and C (5 copies each), SRC! Quizzes, and new Text Complexity ratings for all titles.

  Overall, the libraries feature 45% more nonfiction, as well as beloved series, popular authors, argument/debate titles, graphic classics, historic nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

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• What changes were made to the READ 180 Student Software?

  READ 180 Next Generation Student Software was rebuilt from the ground up and is now browser-based. The Student Software includes a new Writing Zone. The Writing Zone scaffolds students as they build competence and confidence with writing in the service of reading and supports them with writing to make an argument.

  Students also have 67% more Software Topics to choose from. In addition to the nine existing topics (organized into People & Cultures, Science & Math, and History & Geography), READ 180 Next Generation includes two new strands: Literature & the Arts and Your World & Beyond.

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• What are eReads?

  eReads are 100% nonfiction articles aligned to the READ 180 Topic Software. There are 60 eRead articles per Stage and each eRead article is available in two levels: 1-2 and 3-4.

  An eRead "unlocks" once a student starts a new Topic in the Software. The goal is for students to build on the background knowledge and vocabulary they are acquiring in the Topic Software and stretch themselves with related text.

  We recommend implementing eReads in the Independent Reading Rotation or as homework. Every eRead includes an SRC! Quiz so they are fully accountable and will also contribute to students' "words read." eReads are fully web-based and are available anytime/anywhere if teachers enable student access.

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• What are the technology recommendations for READ 180 Next Generation?

  For a complete list of technology recommendations for READ 180 Next Generation, please click here.

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• What is SAM v2.0 and how does this impact READ 180 Next Generation?

  SAM v2.0 is the management system for READ 180 Next Generation and is required to run READ 180 Next Generation.

  SAM v2.0 enables all Scholastic technology programs to access applications and media through a browser. The browser can access applications and media from your district's server or from the Scholastic Data Center via the Internet if you have purchased Scholastic Hosting Services. Additional key benefits of SAM v2.0 include:

  • A rebuilt and improved data model designed to improve data integrity and performance
  • Reduced reliance on third-party applications like QuickTime and Adobe Air and a move to Flash for all products, which will significantly improve reliability
  • The ability to easily import and export data with .csv files
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• When I upgrade to READ 180 Next Generation, will my READ 180 Enterprise Edition data migrate?

  Yes. Critical READ 180 Enterprise Edition data will migrate to READ 180 Next Generation, including:

  • Topics Completed
  • Segments Completed
  • Current Level
  • Product controls (508 compliance)
  
  

  The migration process will also provide users with a .csv archive containing historical data.

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• Where will my READ 180 Next Generation media files reside?

  Whether READ 180 Next Generation is deployed as a local installation in the district or is hosted by Scholastic, we recommend that the media is installed at the school or district for optimal performance.

  Where necessary to improve performance and reduce network congestion, Scholastic will recommend installing the Scholastic Media Accelerator (SMA), a software application used to set up a specialized media server within a district to deliver the rich media assets (audio, video, and animations). The SMA improves overall performance by moving these large files closer to the student, thereby reducing bandwidth contention with other programs that may be using the district's Internet connection. One or more SMAs may be installed depending on the size of the district and number of concurrent users expected. The SMA software can be installed in a Macintosh, Windows, or Linux computer.

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• What are my options to deploy READ 180 Next Generation?

  READ 180 Next Generation is a browser application where the server may be hosted by the district ("Local" Installation) or by Scholastic from its data center ("Hosted" Deployment).

  • Local Installation: The server computer housing SAM and the program software is located at the district and/or school. Workstations connect with the local server over a Local or Wide-Area network.
  • Hosted Deployment: A Scholastic data center houses the program's server software. District/school workstations use a connection secured by SSL to connect to the hosted server, so there are no school or district servers to purchase or maintain. However, for most districts, Scholastic recommends that media be hosted locally on an SMA inside the district firewall to reduce network congestion.
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• What if I have specific questions about my implementation? Who can I contact for technical support?

  If you have specific questions regarding your implementation, please contact Scholastic Technical Services at 1-800-283-5974 or visit the READ 180 Product Support Site www.scholastic.com/read180/productsupport.

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