Davis Learning Strategies Model Schools

boy with koosh ball Our Model School award program recognizes the schools that have efficiently and effectively implemented the Davis Learning Strategies throughout their primary grades. These schools include:

• Walsh Elementary School (Colorado)
• Northwestern Area School District (South Dakota)
• Elbert Elementary School (Colorado)

The criteria for being named a DLS Model School are:

Administration should be knowledgeable and supportive of DLS.
All primary teachers must have attended a DLS Workshop.
Staff received 2 years of mentoring from a DLS Mentor.
The school community is enthusiastic about DLS, clearly understanding that Davis Learning Strategies are lifelong strategies for ALL students.
The Staff is willing to allow other (outside) school personnel to visit.
The school can demonstrate positive results through test scores and/or teacher/principal observation of incorporating DLS in the curriculum and school environment.

Model Schools

Northwestern School
Mellette, South Dakota

Walsh Elementary School
Walsh, Colorado

Elbert Elementary School
Elbert, Colorado

More Information:

Research Support

Videos: Reports from Vale Elementary School

Program Description & Information

DLS School Mentors Professional support for classroom program, available worldwide.

Classroom Reports

Results:

First Grade Word Recognition

Gifted Student Identification

Dyslexia.com Links:

Can Dyslexia be Prevented? The experiences of the pilot program

René Engelbrecht Research The effect of the Ron Davis programme on the reading ability and psychological functioning of children in South Africa



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