Successes and Impact
Staff at Riverside Elementary School identified several successes as a result of their new approaches to literacy instruction. In addition to gains in student reading data, these successes include:
- Staff support for curriculum and intervention adoptions
- A new collective mindset that students can learn to read and a collective sense that the staff is prepared to take on challenges
- Effective collaboration between educators through the formal teaming process and informal, ongoing conversations
- Students and parents feel that they can succeed in learning to read and overcoming reading difficulties
- Student engagement has improved
Joint Mindset and Increased Confidence
One of the biggest impacts of Riverside's work to increase student reading outcomes is an increase in joint mindset and a confidence that all students can be successful.
In this video, educators discuss the importance of cultivating a joint mindset that all students can become successful readers.
Parent Participation
Another positive outcome of Riverside's work to increase reading achievement is the interest and participation of parents in their children's learning. Connie Owen, a parent of a Riverside student, realized the importance building relationships between parents and educators, saying “Get involved…Because the more you are involved the more you learn about the things you can do to help your children read well…communication is also key. Sit down with the teachers and have a conversation. When my kids first started going, that was my weakness, my communication with the teachers…now I know where my children are falling behind and where they are doing well.”
Reflection Questions:
- What successes in implementing evidence-based literacy practices can you celebrate in your district and school?
- Consider the steps you want to take to improve literacy instruction in your district or school. What would it look like to successfully take these steps? What impact would it have on your students, educators, families and community?
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