2007-08 K-12 Comprehensive Research-Based Reading Plan

to focus differentiated instruction, assisting with the Multi-tiered System of StudentSupport and providing classroom modeling of best practices.13. How will the district and schools recruit and retain highly qualified reading teachersand reading coaches?The district will retain highly qualified reading teachers by assigning a NBCT as a mentor, and encouraging new teachers to contact Peggy Yelverton, Brevard’sCertification and Professional Development Resource Teacher, forassistance as needed.The district will recruit highly qualified reading teachers by attending on-campus recruitment activities, advertising in a variety of media sources such as newspapers, universityjob boards and online with groups such as Teacher-Teachers.Com, and encouraging middle and high school students to consider a career inteaching, with a specialization in reading.14. How will the district determine allocation of reading coaches based on the needs ofschools?It is the goal of the district to have a full-time literacy coach in every school. Ourdistrict uses the following criteria to determine the allocation of literacy coaches: percentage of Exceptional Student Education students percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch percentage of students scoring level one or two on FCAT Reading percentage of students scoring 3.5 or more on FCAT Writing previous year's school grade AYP status total school enrollmentThe district will communicate with principals where a possible coach change isindicated based on school data and allocation of funds. The discussion will focus onthe coach's role and responsibilities, schedule and coach log as well as how thecoach is being utilized by the administrative team. Coaches who have proven successwill be provided the opportunity to be placed in the neediest schools.15. How will the professional development provided to district supervisors be delivered atthe school level?As district supervisors receive information or training, it is shared with the appropriatepersonnel. A variety of methods are employed including sharing at staff meetings andproviding professional development to administrators during leadership team meetingsor charge sessions. The most frequent method utilized is providing the professionaldevelopment to the literacy coaches so they can turnkey the training at their buildingsites. Literacy coaches are instrumental in providing crucial follow-up and support asteachers implement best practices.7 | P a g e