Reading

Improve all students’ reading comprehension.

Rationale and Supporting Data 

The Jefferson Elementary School staff has been involved in implementing and making changes in the teaching of reading in order to increase student achievement.  Guided Reading has played an integral part in this process.  Introducing a variety of comprehension strategies to children also gives them many tools to be able to derive meaning from text.  Students have also been given more direct reading contact hours to practice skills while gaining the love of reading.

Improvement Strategies 

Ensure a thorough understanding of Guided Reading processes and components.
Investigate and implement The Daily Five by Boushey and Moser which fosters literacy independence in the elementary grades.
Increase reading comprehension through summarization strategies which enhance understanding.
Increase methods of providing feedback to students while setting clear objectives.
Provide opportunities for parent involvement in reading outside the school day.

Schoolwide Indicators of Improved Learning

	05-06 Results	06-07 Results	07-08 Results
3rd-5th ITBS Total Reading Score (NCE)	48.9 NCE	51.6 NCE	56.3 NCE
3rd-5th District Reading Instructional Level Assessment (percent proficient)	45%	55%	61%
2nd-3rd Grade District Narrative Reading Assessment (percent proficient)	91%	96%	96%
4th-5th Grade District Reading Informative Reading Assessment (percent proficient)	59%	81%	84%