Students achievement in reading and language arts will increase through combined efforts of our staff, our parents, and our community

Objectives

• Provide reading instruction at students' individual reading level.

• Train new staff members in California Early Literacy Learning (CELL) and Extended Literacy Learning (ExLL).

• Train two Literacy Coordinators.

• Continue staff development in literacy during nine guided meetings.

• Continue staff development in standards and differentiating instruction.

• Inservice staff on new math textbooks and supplementary resources.

• Change handwriting instruction to block for primary students.

To improve the school facilities to be a positive learning environment.

Objectives

• Train Parent/Volunteer Trainer.

• Provide training for volunteers who work in the school on reading strategies and use of school equipment.

• Provide parent training evenings on various subjects, e.g., scientific method, reading strategies, homework/organization tips, etc.

• Track the number of volunteer hours.

• Continue to require nightly reading as part of students' homework for grades kindergarten through fifth.