The progress chart that students use is incredibly motivating.  My kids used colored highlighters for each substep so they could see how well they were learning to read based on this visual feedback.  I also had students choose their reinforcer at the completion of each sub step (i.e. Yu-Gi-Oh cards).  They rose to the challenge every time.  Also, the pride in accomplishment kicked in because they were learning individually and on their own level rather than under the scrutiny and criticism of peers.   They were achieving their goal of becoming readers at their own pace and successfully!