Building Literacy Plan

Building Name Madison Rural Elementary___________________________ District Madison Plains Schools_____

CIP Literacy Goal To reach grade level reading skills for every student_____________________________________

Performance Indicator Increase on 3^rd and 4^th grade proficiency scores______________________________________

KEY COMPONENTS/STRATEGIES	SUPPORT/ RESOURCES	PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY	TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY	TIMELINE	EVALUATION
Vision Statement All students will develop a love of reading	Title I Ohio Reads Reading Recovery Intervention Staff Academy of Reading software Ohio Reads volunteers 75% of staff SIRI, RR trained Computer lab Literature Works PTO Funds Classroom libraries Book fairs Literacy team Grant monies	Have trained teachers	1) Select students who require intervention 2) Develop/deliver intervention services 3) Track on-going plan/progress	2001 – 2002	State/Local assessments Strength/Weakness prig. Assessment Running records
Teaching/Learning Use researched based strategies in a balanced reading lesson framework as taught through SIRI coursework. Use the Conceptual Framework for planning and implementation. Implement reading instruction across all content areas i.e. science, social studies. Create literacy team to implement literacy plan Create organized classroom libraries which meet the needs and interests of all students	SIRI trained teachers Literature Works Peer Mentoring Staff In-service SIRI teachers Reading Recovery tchr OPLN training PTO Funds Grant monies SIRI training OPLN training Staff in-service	Schedule for uninterrupted blocks of time for reading instruction Plan in-service for teaching strategic reading practices using textbooks Periodic conferences with teachers discussing literacy plans and implementation Coordinate literacy team Share OPLN training Pursue grant monies Develop checklist for classroom observation with literacy team	Regularly plan using research based practices while referring to Conceptual Literacy Framework Will plan and implement strategic reading strategies Collaborate with literacy team Create student-friendly organization of books Collect materials for classroom library	2001/02 2001/02 2001/02 2001/02	Off-year proficiency Proficiency Literature Works theme tests Teacher evaluation/observation Off-year and State proficiency exams Meeting minutes Classroom observation using checklist
Professional Practice Staff retreat planning day to introduce literacy plan on August 21, 2001 and monthly staff meetings to update “Best Practices”	OPLN training SIRI training Procter retreat center Current periodicals/latest research ODE publications	Organize retreat Share information with staff from ODE, OPLN	Share SIRI information, participate in discussions	2001/02	Staff survey
Assessment/Evaluation/Accountability Safety Nets Monthly Student Support Team meetings Continue Reading Recovery Intervention Daily Intervention Program Continue after-school tutoring program	Student work samples Reading inventories Informal assessments Academy of Reading assessment Running records Parents Reading Recovery Teacher Aides Secretary Intervention Specialists Parents Volunteers Academy of Reading SST Computer lab Books Volunteers	Monitor below grade level students reading progress Attend all SST meetings Provide support and monitor as needed Schedule a daily time slot for each class Facilitate tutoring program	Collect data Fill out proper documentation Participate in SST as needed Communicate with Reading Recovery Teacher Determine need and develop plan for intervention staff Give input as to who should participate Volunteer to tutor periodically	2001/02 2001/02 2001/02 Every Thursday	SST Files Reading Recovery Record Test scores and classroom performance Test scores and classroom performance
Home/Community Support/ Management Plan 3 Literacy nights throughout school year to promote the importance of reading aloud to students Implement after school program Apply for Ohio Reads Community Grant Continue and build upon existing Ohio Reads volunteer program	Book fair PTO PTO funds Children’s book collection Self-supporting program Madison Rural After School Advisory Board National City Bank Dept. of Corrections & Rehab. London Public Library Madison County Court House Existing program	Communicate dates and times with parents Assist teaching staff Monitor program Serve on board Write the grant Recognize participants	Collaborate in planning Provide input Plan how to utilize volunteers effectively	October and April 2001/02 Apply by October 1, 2001 2001/02	Parent/Staff survey End of year survey Feedback/Evaluation from Ohio Reads Commission Volunteer survey

Write your building vision statement.

Cite evidence of Balanced Literacy Framework.

What are your present/future plans for staff development?

List intervention practices for below grade level students.

How are your district/building’s 4^th grade proficiency results reflected in your literacy plan?

List ways home/community are connected to your plan.