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Buckhorn High School. 1998: Launch of ARI 1999:Buckhorn becomes an ARI Site. ARI Components. Research-based comprehension strategies Assessment Data Analysis Intervention. Bad News. No quick fix No commercial program No one thing.
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ARI Components • Research-based comprehension strategies • Assessment • Data Analysis • Intervention
Bad News • No quick fix • No commercial program • No one thing
Good News • School Reform • School Revitalization • Literacy CAN be achieved
BUT… • There must be a CHANGE in how high schools operate and conduct their business on a daily basis!
ARI Year Three Evaluation • “The ARI is about more than reading- it’s become a highly effective movement for whole school revitalization.” -Dr. Edward Moscovitch
Blueprint for Success • Strong Leadership • Focus on Curriculum and Instruction • Distributed Leadership • Research-Based Strategies • Instruction presented by highly skilled teachers
Blueprint for Success • Print-Rich Environment • Collaboration/Teamwork • Embedded Professional Learning • Assessment/Progress Monitoring • Data Analysis • Evaluation • Celebrating Successes Large and Small
Class of 2003 AHSGE Reading Data • 32% of class identified struggling upon entry to BHS • 71% passed pre-grad • 92% passage rate at grade 11 • 100% of senior class passed reading!
Class of 2004 AHSGE Reading Data • 29% of class identified struggling upon entering BHS • 76% passes pre-grad in grade 10. • 94% passing by grade 11. • 100% by grade 12.
Buckhorn Class of 2005 AHSGE Reading Data • 26% identified struggling upon entering BHS • 79% passed pre-grad • 96% passed by grade 11 • Less than 1%(one student) had not passed by grade 12
Instructional Leadership Matters • Support/Encouragement • Highlighting Best Practices • Friday’s Forecast
Intensive, Accelerated Instruction for Students Struggling with Literacy • Creative Scheduling • 96 minute blocks EVERYDAY • 36 weeks • Reading and Language Elective
Effective Collaboration with Feeder Schools • Pertinent Information: • Assessment Data • Attendance Records • Age and Years Retained • Other factors contributing to academic performance
Developing an Individual Action Plan (IAP) for Prescriptive Teaching • Identifying Interferences • Using data to drive instruction • Strategic teaching
Utilizing Mentor Students • Motivation • Communication • Goals
Literacy Team • All content areas represented • Drives on-going professional development on literacy • Learning Communities • Constant school-wide focus