Category: Our Learning Story – Actions

An action that we have taken to support our school’s learning focus is:  We have purchased new literacy materials recommended by the district to support student learning across a variety of grade levels. These resources align with current curriculum expectations and best practices in literacy instruction.   For intermediate students, we have developed Literature Circle sets…

Our winter has been filled with examining our reading instruction and collaborating with colleagues to strengthen our reflective practice. Cook staff had several opportunities to work alongside district staff and peers to learn about best practices and to implement this learning with our students.  The school participated in a three-part reading comprehension lunch and learn…

One of our key approaches to supporting continued learning and strengthening reading comprehension strategies is to provide teachers with dedicated collaboration time. During these sessions, teachers work together to plan and discuss effective instructional practices that promote growth in reading. This fall, two groups of teachers participated in collaborative planning over two days: one team…