[eMINTS] Com Arts Programs

[Jonel Hammons]

My school is looking at adopting a new communication arts program for
grades 1-6 as well as an assessment program. We are meeting with all the
company reps, but I would like to hear the cheers and jeers from those
who are using the programs.
I am interested in finding the  good points and week spots of such
programs as Macmillian/McGraw-Hill Treasures Series, Houghton Mifflin,
Wright Group,  and Scott Foresman.
  What is your school using to assess reading both from the grade level
standpoint and the skills assessment/intervention standpoint. We have
looked at both Dibbles and AIMSweb.  How is the assessment/intervention
being accomplished - classroom teacher only, assessment team, building
wide? I think information from those using it is more helpful than from
the ones trying to sell it.
Thanks for your help.