ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Content area reading instruction in Standard 1 Curriculum: The school develops and implements – all academic areas (#3). a curriculum that is rigorous, intentional, and aligned to Aligned Curriculum promote student learning success. Standard 2 Classroom Evaluation/Assessment Early diagnosis and evaluation – The school utilizes multiple evaluation and assessment with appropriate individual Multiple Assessments strategies to continuously monitor and modify instruction to intervention for students who meet student needs, including assessments of and struggle with literacy at all levels assessments for learning. (#2). Standard 3 Instruction and Intervention Engaging instruction in a – The all supportive environment that will Instruction and school’s instructional program actively engages students by using effective, varied, and research-based motivate students to achieve and Intervention practices to improve student academic performance. to value education (#6). LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Acknowledgement & ownership by communities of the importance of Standard 4 School Culture: – high literacy attainment as a The school/district functions as a literacy learning community Literate Environment means to improve and supports a climate conducive to performance excellence. quality of life (#4). Standard 5 Partnerships Supportive, participating families – The school/district works with families and community to and community that value Partnerships remove barriers to learning and encourage attainment of literacy (#1). literacy goals and meet the intellectual, social, career, and developmental needs of students. Standard 6 Professional Growth, Learning, & Evaluation The Well prepared and supported – school/district provides research-based, results-driven teachers at all levels who have a Professional professional development opportunities for staff and deep understanding & knowledge Learning implements performance evaluation procedures in order to of the latest research & processes improve teaching and learning needed to facilitate & promote student learning in all content areas (#7).
Aligned Curriculum ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Standard 1 – Curriculum: The school develops and implements a curriculum that is rigorous, intentional, and aligned to promote student learning success. Content area reading instruction in all academic areas (#3). Multiple Assessments Standard 2 – Classroom Evaluation/Assessment The school utilizes multiple evaluation and assessment strategies to continuously monitor and modify instruction to meet student needs, including assessments of and assessments for learning. Early diagnosis and evaluation with appropriate individual intervention for students who struggle with literacy at all levels (#2). Instruction and Intervention Standard 3 – Instruction and Intervention The school’s instructional program actively engages all students by using effective, varied, and research-based practices to improve student academic performance. Engaging instruction in a supportive environment that will motivate students to achieve and to value education (#6). Literate Environment LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Standard 4 – School Culture: The school/district functions as a literacy learning community and supports a climate conducive to performance excellence. Acknowledgement & ownership by communities of the importance of high literacy attainment as a means to improve quality of life (#4). Partnerships Standard 5 – Partnerships The school/district works with families and community to remove barriers to learning and encourage attainment of literacy goals and meet the intellectual, social, career, and developmental needs of students. Supportive, participating families and community that value literacy (#1). Professional Learning Standard 6 – Professional Growth, Learning, & Evaluation The school/district provides research-based, results-driven professional development opportunities for staff and implements performance evaluation procedures in order to improve teaching and learning Well prepared and supported teachers at all levels who have a deep understanding & knowledge of the latest research & processes needed to facilitate & promote student learning in all content areas (#7).