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Early Literacy: New Jersey Reading Initiatives
Assessment and Planning Procedures for Low Performing Schools (LPS) (August 8, 2003)
The 5-Step Plan between the Office of Urban Literacy and the LEA is to provide support and resources in a collaborative framework. The steps will provide for immediate, short term, ongoing, and long term interventions and planning. The goal will be to respect and learn from the experts in place, as well as tailor recommendations to improve student achievement resulting in academic achievement via educational services and professional development. Complete document [in Word]
Step 1
Overview The collection of data and how it is used to inform instruction must be the foundation of the review of the LPS (low performing school).
Result The ability to construct an advisory document as to the effectiveness and efficiency of data analysis in the decision making process to inform instruction in its LPS. For example, the LEA may be able to suggest additional or differentiated assessment tools, or a collection process to help its LPS create the most complete picture possible.
Step 2
Overview

The gathering and sharing of information on LEA's current, comprehensive reading program and materials and the extent of implementation at the LPS concerning the particular populations
Result The ability to make recommendations to the LEA's LPS in areas of strengths and weaknesses particular to the populations and programs cited above.
Step 3
Overview

The structure of delivery of services of the current, comprehensive reading programs.
Result To make statements and suggestions to LEA's LPS in ways in which they can enhance, change, or restructure areas cited above.
Step 4
Overview Overview of assessment at the student level, and how it currently informs your instructional practices. This will look at all four levels of student based assessment.
Result To make statements and suggestions to the LEA's Low Performing Schools in the area of student assessment, for which they can appropriately guide their instruction to the strengths and weaknesses of their students.
Step 5
Overview A discussion of current professional development practices.
Result The ability to make recommendations to the LEA's Low Performing Schools in the area of professional development practices, and ways in which they will develop an appropriate and comprehensive plan for their staff.