Literacy Action Plan Guidance Document

Developing a District Literacy Plan 1. Literacy mission & vision statements ○ The development of a literacy mission statement leads to a shared understanding and common focus. ○ A mission statement should represent the core philosophy of the district. ○ What do we (as a district) believe about literacy instruction for our students? 2. Data analysis ○ What data sources provide insight into our literacy achievement? ○ Provide an overview of the data in chart or graph form ○ Determine the root cause ■ Something you can impact. ■ The cause is logical, makes sense, and provides clarity to the problem. (It is not a symptom) ■ if the cause is dissolved, there is realistic hope that the problem can be reduced or prevented in the future 3. Measurable student performance goals (SMART) ○ Describe the measurable student achievement goals that the literacy plan is designed to support progress toward. ○ Consider: ■ Grade level trends ■ Specific literacy skills ■ Additional factors (ex: high teacher turnover, newly identified curriculum, etc.)

4. Action plan map(s) / monitoring of plan ○ How will implementation of the literacy plan take place for each goal that is addressed? ○ Limit your plan to 2-4 goals ■ Action plan maps should have elements of data, systems, and practices since all are needed to improve student outcomes ■ Too often, people jump right to practices / programs ■ The systems will allow all students to benefit from the preventative reading supports and intervention supports ■ Data will guide successes and opportunities for improvement ○ How will progress toward goals be monitored, measured, and reported? 5. Expectations for supports for students and schools (PD plan) ○ Strategies to Support Students - what evidence-based strategies will you use to improve instruction ○ Ensuring Effectiveness & Improving Upon Strategies - how will you monitor implementation ○ Professional Development Plan - what will your professional development plan for teachers include?