Actions

Once the district core literacy team reviewed the priorities from the needs assessment and developed goals, work began to create an action plan to improve the identified areas of need. The timeline was set to span a three-year period and is reviewed through frequent meetings to monitor progress and modify actions based on needs or successes. The Action Plans provided are subject to change. Updates on completion of actions will be posted periodically through the year and a summary will be posted at the completion of every school year.

Action Plans

K-5 Action Plan

K-5 Action Plan
Need	Timeline	Lead Persons	Resources Needed	Specifics of Information	Measure of Success	Review Date
Develop Curriculum Documents to Align Reading Horizons and Wonders with State Standards (Standards & Curriculum)	Summer 2025-Summer 2026	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Supervisor of Curriculum	Time for collaboration Atlas- curriculum design tools	All courses will create curriculum documents using the Understanding by Design template. Curriculum mapping will identify each unit with specific standards that demonstrate content and skills and the assessments that will be aligned to check for understanding and mastery.	Clear, aligned curriculum for each course taught in ELA. Approved by the School Board and will be posted on Atlas for the public. All teachers will follow the approved curriculum to ensure consistency and equity across the district.	After approval, the Curriculum Review Cycle will be followed to monitor and review implementation and data.
Implement Benchmark Assessments and Data Analysis Time (Assessment)	2025-2026	K-8 ELA Coordinator Data Analyst Supervisor of Curriculum Building Principals	Link It! DRC and Firefly Training time for teachers Time for data analysis	Benchmark assessments- each grade level to determine progress towards mastery of skills and standards Data will be used to adjust instruction, track student progress, and to determine student needs for remediation and/or enrichment Benchmarks: K-2 Reading Horizons Readiness Check, Middle of Year Cumulative Skill Check, End of Year Cumulative Skill Check Grades 3-5 Wonders: Explore use of benchmark in Wonders (to be given after Unit 3 and at the end of the year) or using Firefly as benchmark for grade level	Use of data will be seen in adjusting instruction, leading to higher student achievement. Data teams will set goals to determine acceptable levels of growth and achievement for student groups.	July 2026- data analysis to compare EOY and PSSA scores to benchmarks.
Enhance Small Group Instruction and Intervention Resources (Instruction)	On-going for two years- 2025-2026 SY and 2026-2027 SY	K-8 ELA Coordinator Supervisor of Curriculum Building Principals Literacy Specialists Teachers	Professional development Program resources mClass Tier 1 interventions small group intervention resources	K-2 Reading Horizons coaching days, and advanced 1 hour PD sessions to learn about effective small group instruction – this will happen on ELA Collaboration Days Grade 3 – PD on using RH in small group instruction to support students with foundational needs Grade 3-5 use ELA Collaboration Day to receive PD on effective Small Group instruction Continue to evaluate interventions for Tier 2/ Tier 3 Explore additional resources for special education and EL students	Improved student outcomes, especially in at-risk groups, as determined by data from DIBELS, PSSA, and PVAAS- based on growth and achievement/mastery of skills and content	Continual monitoring based on BOY, MOY, EOY data Reviewed by grade-level building teams and grade-level district review
Strengthen Professional Learning and Participation in ELA Training (Professional Learning and Practice)	Two Year Training 2025-2026, 2026-2027	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Professional development programs, time for training	K – 3 teachers will receive LETRS training over 2 years (includes special education and Literacy Specialists) 4-5 Teachers will receive ASPIRE training Special area teachers will receive structured literacy training course 1 Special Education teacher or 1 Literacy Specialist per building will be Wilson trained	Increased teacher participation and application of strategies	12 months
Support Literacy Leadership with Additional Literacy Coaches (Leadership)	TBD	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Literacy coach resources, time for leadership development	Additional coaches will be hired to support teachers and model best practices in ELA classrooms (pending legislation with budget implications)	Consistent and supported literacy instruction in classrooms	12 months
Implement a System for Consistent Transitions Between Grades (Transition)	Begin Planning 2025-2026 Implementation 2026-2027	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Teachers	Time for cross-grade meetings, data sharing systems	District transition plan will be followed, and time will be dedicated for site visits for teachers to learn more about ELA programs at middle school Communication strategies for transitions between grades	Smoother transitions and improved instructional continuity	12 months
Expand Community Partnerships to Support Literacy Programs (Partnerships)	Begin Planning 2025-2026 Implementation 2026-2027	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Community Outreach	Community partners, literacy event resources	Partnerships with local businesses, libraries, and organizations	Increased community engagement and support for literacy programs	12 months

6-8 Action Plan

6-8 Action Plan
Need	Timeline	Lead Persons	Resources Needed	Specifics of Information	Measure of Success	Review Date
Review and Revise Middle School ELA Course Frameworks for Clarity and Alignment (Standards & Curriculum)	Begin Summer of 2025 continue through 2028	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Supervisor of Curriculum	Time for curriculum review, Collaboration across English and Literacy departments, Time for vertical articulation meetings	Clear, revised course frameworks for ELA courses aligned to standards. This will be built in Atlas. Dedicated time will be allotted to reflect on the revisions and make further changes as necessary	A unified and aligned course framework across grade levels	12 months
Integrate Structured Literacy into All ELA Courses (Standards & Curriculum)	Begin Summer of 2025 continue through 2028	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Teachers	Structured literacy training, curriculum materials	Implementation of structured literacy practices in all ELA courses	Consistent and effective literacy instruction in all courses	12 months
Implement Benchmark Assessments and Data Analysis Time (Assessment)	Begin Summer of 2025 continue through 2028	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Teachers	Assessment creation tools, time for data analysis	Establish regular use of benchmark assessments (make a decision between MAP test and CDT/Firefly benchmark assessments) Teachers will use DATR meetings and PLC time to analyze of data Assessment calendar will be updated and communicated with teachers	Data used to improve student achievement in literacy	12 months
Establish Clear Intervention and Enrichment Models (Instruction)	Begin planning 2025-2026 SY Implementation 2026-2027 SY	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Intervention and enrichment resources, planning time	Clear models for intervention and enrichment across all middle school ELA courses	Improved student outcomes through targeted interventions	12 months
Hire Literacy Specialists and Coaches at the Middle School Level (Literacy Leadership, Goals and Sustainability)	Begin 2025-2026 SY	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Literacy coaches, specialists	Hiring additional literacy coaches and specialists to support ELA instruction	Increased support for teachers and improved student literacy outcomes	12 months
Enhance Professional Development with Focus on ELA Instruction and Literacy Best Practices (Professional Learning)	One school year	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Director of Curriculum	Professional development resources, collaboration time	Ongoing, district-wide professional development on literacy practices	Teachers applying best practices consistently in classrooms	12 months
Develop a Comprehensive Transition Plan Between Grades 6-8 and 8-9 (Transition)	One school year	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Middle School Teachers	Time for planning, communication channels	District transition plan will be communicated and followed for students moving from elementary to middle and moving from middle school to high school Time will be dedicated for site visits for teachers to learn more about ELA programs at elementary, middle and high school	Smooth transitions with clear communication between schools	12 months
Strengthen Community Engagement to Support Literacy Education (Partnerships)	One school year	K-8 ELA Coordinator, Community Outreach	Community partnerships, literacy event resources	Strengthened partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community members	Increased community participation and literacy program support	12 months

9-12 Action Plan

9-12 Action Plan
Need	Timeline	Lead Persons	Resources Needed	Specifics of Information	Measure of Success	Review Date
Develop Detailed Course Curriculum for Each Secondary ELA Course (Standards and Curriculum)	Begin Summer 2025 and continue 2028	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Director of Curriculum	Time for collaboration, curriculum design tools	Clear, detailed curriculum for each grade level aligned to standards	Consistent and aligned curriculum across all grades	12 months
Integrate Structured Literacy into All Secondary ELA Courses (Standards and Curriculum	Begin 2025SY for two school years	Secondary ELA Coordinator, ELA Teachers, Reading Specialists	Structured literacy materials, PD resources, curriculum guides, assessment tools	Evidence-based structured literacy practices implemented across all ELA courses	Improved student literacy outcomes across all courses, consistent implementation of structured literacy	12 months
Create Benchmark Assessments for Each Core Course and Provide Time for Data Analysis (Assessment)	Begin 2025-286 SY continue planning and implementation to review data	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Assessment creation tools, professional development time	Benchmark assessments for each course; time to analyze data	Data is used effectively to guide instruction and adjust as needed	12 months
Enhance Small Group Instruction and Intervention Across All Secondary ELA Courses (Instruction)	Begin 2025-2026 SY	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Reading Specialists, Teachers	Professional development, resources for interventions -	Support and training for small group instruction across grades to include professional development on Tiers 1-3 interventions	Improved student outcomes for struggling readers	12 months
Implement Ongoing Professional Development Focused on Effective Literacy Instruction (Professional Learning)	Two year program 2025-2026 and 2026-27	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Director of Curriculum		Evidence-based literacy practices and reflection opportunities	Teachers apply new strategies in classrooms; improved teaching quality	6 months
Integrate Literacy Across Content-Specific Areas (Standards and Curriculum)	Planning 25-26 SY Implementation 26-27 SY	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinators, Department Heads	Time for planning, cross-curricular materials	Curriculum guides, research-based resources, technology tools, and assessment materials for effective literacy instruction and interventions. Time Collaboration: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), peer collaboration, and follow-up sessions for ongoing support and strategy refinement. Support from Literacy Coaches: Ongoing coaching and small group training to assist teachers in applying instructional strategies.	Increased literacy proficiency across subjects	12 months
Transition Current Secondary ELA Coordinator to a Dedicated ELA Coordinator and Hire Literacy Specialists as Instructional Coaches	TBD	Director of Secondary Education, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, ELA Coordinators, Building Principals, HR Department	Budget for positions, job descriptions, recruitment materials, professional development resources	Transition the current secondary ELA coordinator to a dedicated role with no teaching responsibilities, hire literacy specialists to serve as instructional coaches, and work with building principals to implement changes across the secondary schools	Successful transition of coordinator to full-time leadership role, hiring of instructional coaches, enhanced teacher support, and improved literacy outcomes across secondary ELA courses	12 months
Strengthen Transitions Between Middle and High School (Transitions)	Planning 25-26 Implementation 26-27 SY	Secondary ELA Coordinator, High School Coordinators, Middle School Coordinators, K-8 Coordinator	Planning time, data on student progress	District transition plan will be communicated and followed for students moving from elementary to middle and moving from middle school to high school Time will be dedicated for site visits for teachers to learn more about ELA programs at both the middle and the high school level	Smoother transitions and continuity in literacy instruction	12 months
Expand Community Partnerships to Support Literacy Education (Partnerships)	Plan 25-26 Implement 26-27	Secondary ELA Coordinator, Building Principals	Partnerships with local businesses, libraries	Community engagement activities supporting literacy	Increased community involvement in literacy education	12 months