Literacy Plan

EDUC 645 Spring 2014

Emily VerSchneider
Nicole Young

Kempsville Meadows Elementary

Virginia Beach Public Schools

School Demographics
Suburban
Middle Class
K-5

Section 1:
Literacy Need
Authors Purpose
Theme

Data:

SOL Tests 2012-2013

4th grade
*Other data collected from reading specialist.

Section 2:
Possible Solutions
Smart Tutor Education Programs
Pros:

Caters to K-5
Tailored to various learning styles
Cons:

Common Core aligned

Section 2:
Possible Solutions Cont.
Read About
Pros:
Reading Comprehension
Achieve ranks
Personalized coach

Cons:
Internet access
Not aligned to a specific standard

Section 3:
Solution
Read About:
Focused on comprehension and mainly on author's
purpose and theme (literacy need)
Materials:
Computer, headphones, internet access,
username and password

Read About:
What is it:
Online Program

Where does it focus?:

Fiction
Nonfiction
Individual Student Reading Level

Asks questions to determine compression

Implementation:

Purchase Read About/Allocate Funds

Explain the importance to students
Expose them to the technology
Sign every child up (username and password)
Continue program use and track consistently

Section 4:
Professional Development Plan
Professional Development Plan
2 afternoon sessions
2 practitioner based books
Training
Conference
Lead Trainer Reading Specialist

Section 5: Timeline

Begin 2014-2015 school year

July 2014 conference
August Staff Training
September 2014 implementation

How do we know this worked?

Teacher Feedback
Student Scores

Credits:
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