Hello,

   This topic has gotten me thinking.  I am concerned with two similar
categories of students.  One group is the welfare to work program and the other
is Even Start which is a family literacy program.  Both groups should be
reading.  The skill levels are from Basic to Low Advanced.  All of them have
children.  Procedurally is there a way to to ensure that time is being spent on
this particular skill?  I have a dual role as teacher and administrator.  I
don't want to nag about this so I was wondering how can I create
procedures/protocols to see to it that the teachers make time in lesson
planning and how can I know if this is going on in a systematic way which will
also assist me in grant reporting.  Currently the teachers are more experienced
and comfortable with life/work skills.  They aren't as comfortable with this
other component.  Is there a procedure whereby the teachers may follow to help
in making this transition?  I am not looking for anything overly academic
because we haven't advanced that far yet.  This would be an introductory
classroom practice.  It will also be a component of a program.  There are so
many things that these students need skills in.

Thanks,
Tom Larrabee