Literacy

Our Vision

Our learning community values thoughtful, flexible instruction that promotes a life-long love of literacy to ensure future success. Curriculum & instruction support the strengths and needs of both students & teachers. Authentic assessments guide future instruction and curricular decisions, while providing clear, concise feedback. Through an aligned scope & sequence, high-interest, student-centered instruction, and relevant professional development, we meet the needs of all learners to develop literate individuals. 

Our Beliefs

Curriculum

We believe the curriculum should guide instruction and

• is well rounded, relevant and attainable by all learners
• is aligned to the standards both vertically and horizontally
• has adequate pacing and scope and sequence using a common language
• is student centered and of high interest
•  is balanced and flexible

Instruction

We believe our instruction will be:

• Thoughtful, flexible and of high interest.
• Differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.
• Student driven and balanced between explicit and workshop model
• Teaches students in an engaging, hands-on way.

Assessment

We believe assessment should:

• Be authentic and varied
• Provide feedback to all stake-holders through efficiently communicated results
• Be both formative and summative to drive instruction.
• Relevant, on-going and at reasonable intervals