Worksheet #27

ACTION PLAN # 2

Priority Addressed: Reading skills

Goal: To improve test scores in reading by increasing students' ability to think and reason.

Action Steps:

   (from 4,4a,4b and 4c)

Timeline

Persons Responsible

Required Resources

Funding Source(s)

1.  In-service with internet resources to help teachers prepare students for state assessments.

June 2004

Bobby Joe McCartney

Computer lab and equipment

Professional development

Title II, Part A

Title II, Part D

2.  Incorporate tri-yearly testing to evaluate student progress and performance.

9/04-3/05

Amy Dunn

P.A.S.S. Test for 2^nd-8^th grades given three times before TCAP

General fund

3.  Implement remedial reading program during the school day.

8/04-5/05

Andy Leach

Patty Ross

TCAP scores and Title I teacher

Title I

4.  After-school tutoring for students focusing on reading skills.

9/04-5/05

Bobby Joe McCartney

Extended contract funds from the State of TN

Extended contract funds

5.  Continue Wilson Reading System for 2^nd & 3^rd grades.

8/04-5/05

Patty Ross

TCAP scores and Title I teacher

Title I

6.  Expand Accelerated Reader program.

8/04-5/05

Regina Patterson

Accelerated Reader books

Library books

Computers

Title V

General fund

Professional Development Plan (Steps or Strategies) to Support Action Steps (if applicable): [from 4, 4a, 4b, & 4c]

Professional development in June 2004 will give elementary and middle/high school teachers the opportunity to explore many internet resources to help prepare students for state assessments.  Trained instructors will provide training for two days to focus on specific grade levels and reading/language arts skills.  Teachers have previously received P.A.S.S. test training through Think Link Learning.  The Title I teacher will receive staff development in the development of remedial reading programs.

Parent & Community Involvement (Steps or Strategies) to Support Action Steps (if applicable): [from 4, 4a, 4b, & 4c]

Parents will receive information regarding remedial programs and after-school tutoring programs.  Conferences and meetings will be held as needed to update parents on student progress and areas of need.