I wish I could be the "Poster Child" (or teacher) for the CCPensieve as a reading interventionist. I can't tell you how it has made the the connections between the classroom teachers and myself stronger in our work with their students.
Our teachers have a membership to the CCPensieve as well as me. One of the fabulous parts of the CCP is that you can "share" students.
When they meet with the students I work with, they record any notes and observations (as they would in their paper Pensieves). As soon as they submit their electronic notes, I can see them. Then, when I work with the students,--especially in a one/one situation, my notes appear in "real time" to them. It's amazing to the students that I can say, "I see you read a book with Mrs. P, and you worked on ____". They are like, "How do you know that?". It really is notes shared in real time.
Now, when I meet with small groups, it's a little different. You can't share the group notes as a whole. So, I try to key in on one or two students a day and record notes for them. The next day, 1 or 2 different students. That way, I'm recording notes at least 2-3 times a week, and I can still see the teacher's daily/weekly notes.
Sometimes I have to go back at the end of the day to add thoughts and notes, but to me it's so worth it, and it allows me to reflect on my work of the day.
I think if you give it a try AND get your classroom teachers on board, you'll be amazed at the possibilities.
Even if your teachers don't get on board, you have your notes and plans in print, and you can create reports to use at student review meetings, parent conferences and teacher coaching sessions.
I'm more than glad to answer any questions you might have.
