Name:             Elementary Literacy Committee                              

Type:              Ad hoc Committee

 

 

Purpose(s):

The Task Force will describe the core understandings and common practices that drive literacy instruction, identify assessment tools and, complete activities outlined in the District Reading Improvement Plan for the Elementary according to indicated timelines.

 

 

Basis for Establishment:

·          Response to WAC 3-20-100 and RCW 28A.655.100

 

 

Decision Making:

·          To provide regular opportunities for staff input to the committee in order to make recommendations for consistent practices for literacy K-5

  • To recommend materials to be purchased to support the Literacy Guide
  • To recommend assessment tools to be used consistently across the K – 5 program

 

 

Plan:

2001/2002

·          Identify and develop tools for ongoing assessment of reading progress across content and genre

·          Develop an Assessment Guide for staff to increase understanding and consistently implement district and classroom assessments

·          Identify and provide tools that support student self evaluation of reading progress

·          Expand opportunities for students to develop/improve reading skills through

                Summer school and extended day programs including identification and imple-

                mentation of model intervention programs for students reading below grade level

         standards

·          Evaluate level of need for district-wide, grade level or other focused meetings, and organize if a need is established

·          Update and further develop district professional development library to include current

                Readings, videos and electronic resources that support exemplary practices and core

                Understandings for reading instruction

·          Identify programs to provide support for family literacy

·          Develop a “Parent Compact” to support students who are reading below standards

2002-2003                       

·          Identify resources to support collaboration among and between regular education and

                Support staff at the building level

·          Further develop parent and family links to the district web site with focus on resources

                specific lessons, opportunities for parents to monitor and communicate about student                progress

·          Complete revisions and editing of the Support Guide for Literacy

 

 

Qualifications:

·          Elementary Teachers

 

 

Members:

Representatives from each site – Kelly Glynn, Pam Pottle, Susan D’Amielio, Analisa Ficklin, Kiersten Barr, Scout Mitchell, Kristi Dominquez, Karin Grady, Jean Peaco, Pat Buhl, Kyla Stefani, Jeanne Maxwell, Kathy Norwood, Rebecca Lacey, Chris Andresen, Susan Peterson, Beth Kealy

Planning and Writing Team:  Kristi Dominquez, Susan Peterson, Chris Andresen, Rebecca Lacey, Karin Grady

Facilitator:  Adrienne Nelson

 

 

Responsibilities:

·          Provide input and make recommendations for activities in RIP

·          Communicate work of the Task Force to the staff and report back information

·          Regular attendance at meetings.

  • Implement activities outlined in the District Elementary Reading Improvement Plan

 

 

Timeline:
  • Completion of plan activities by Spring of 2003

 

 

Budget Implications:

2002 – 2003  District I - 728

$1500 to complete tasks for 2002-2003

2 half day meetings 50 x 13 x 2 = $1300

Materials and Printing

 

 

Other: