Instructional Focus 2024-25

Teachers will strengthen high-quality core literacy instruction (Tier 1) by focusing on building background knowledge, vocabulary acquisition, and explicit phonics and literacy instruction. We will know our students well by studying and utilizing multiple data sets to inform our instruction and, therefore, provide equitable learning experiences for all students while focusing on closing achievement gaps among our subgroups.

Theory of Action

If we strengthen high-quality core literacy instruction and engage in ongoing data analysis, then we can strengthen learning experiences for our diverse learners, leading to academic achievement.

If we strengthen Tier 1 instruction and engage in ongoing data analysis…: 

• Understanding and accessing various curriculum resources within HMH Into Reading, Fundations, and Heggerty

• Regularly collect and analyze data to understand our students’ unique needs (iReady, Acadience, HMH Module Assessments, FUNdations)

• Identify learning gaps, patterns, and areas for improvement for different student groups

• Strengthen explicit instruction practices

…then we can provide a more equitable learning experience for all our learners, leading to academic achievement:

• Create flexible groups based on different areas of need 

• Utilizing literacy centers and small groups to provide targeted instruction based on student needs, including phonics instruction for students in grades 3-5 who are still struggling with foundational skills

• Monitoring and tracking the progress of individual students