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7-12 Literacy Committee. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Henry large conference room. Agenda. Welcome and Introductions Goals for 2013-2014 Developing a Protocol for Literacy Meetings Using Literacy Portfolios as a Tool to Demonstrate Student Learning
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7-12 Literacy Committee Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Henry large conference room
Agenda Welcome and Introductions Goals for 2013-2014 Developing a Protocol for Literacy Meetings Using Literacy Portfolios as a Tool to Demonstrate Student Learning What can we learn from the end of year results on the SRI and System 44? Bringing back Literacy Link Newsletter! Subcommittee meetings from 10:30-11:30
Welcome and Introductions Your Name Program Position What is a recent book you read and would you recommend it?
Committee Goals for 2013-2014 Create a school culture that celebrates literacy! Develop ways to improve the writing skills of students in grades 7-12 Develop content-specific examples of literacy strategies Literacy portfolios as living documents used to examine student work
Using Literacy Portfolios as a Tool to Demonstrate Student Learning
What can we learn from the end of year results on the SRI and System 44?
Taking a Closer Look at the Data • What do you predict the data will tell us? • Take 10 minutes and look at the charts • Discuss with a partner • What does the data tell you? • Celebrations • Concerns
What supports can we put in place to promote student growth for students in Read 180 and System 44? • Your Suggestions • Open up Read 180 to students in other classes to get computer time in • Ensure students enrolled are in small classes and Read 180 doesn’t become a “factory mentality” • Ensure kids enrolled need it • List of teachers who teach Read 180/System 44 to share ideas • Reward/recognize students who make gains • Understanding reports and trouble-shooting together • Recommendations from Scholastic