1. The Oregon K-12 Literacy Framework: What’s in it for you? COSA Special Education Fall Conference October 6, 2011 Julie Anderson, ODE Lori Rae Smith and Drew Braun Bethel School District

2. The Oregon K-12 Literacy Framework http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2568

4. How do we use the Framework? To find guidance on best practice To find research and resources To find helpful tools To answer questions and to frame discussions

5. Leadership Chapter Leadership Teams work together Teams focus on ALL students Teams are knowledgeable Leadership structures exist at multiple levels

6. Bethel Literacy Leadership Teams (LLTs) Team Purpose Team with the Principal to be the School’s Literacy Instructional Leaders: Analyze school‐wide literacy data Ensure coordination of literacy programs and materials within and between grades Develop a Literacy Action Plan with the staff Determine professional development needs Align Title I, Special Education, and ELD services Build capacity to meet the literacy needs of all students in the school Coordinate with the district and other schools to ensure that students are served well as they transition between schools Hold the District Accountable for: Assistance Resources Access to expertise/partnerships Guidance District Coordination

7. Bethel Literacy Leadership Teams (LLTs) Team Member Responsibilities Be the Literacy Instructional Leaders for the School: Develop individual literacy skills and capacity to share that expertise Be a facilitator of professional development in the building Provide input on school-wide literacy decisions Use data to guide literacy discussions and decisions with your staff Become experts in literacy curriculum, assessments, and instruction Be the keepers of the school and district literacy goals for your building Attend district literacy leadership team meetings Regularly participate in building‐level literacy leadership team meetings

8. K-12 Literacy Leadership Teams Data Review

9. Literacy Framework Professional Development Portal This portal was designed specifically for the Framework and to be used either in a team setting or individually. It offers a rich array of vetted, narrated, multimedia "lessons" and practice activities aligned to each chapter and to the Response to Intervention (RTI) model that is the heart of the Framework http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2568

10. Bethel Literacy Leadership Teams Data Celebrations

11. Framework: Instruction Chapter How much time for reading in grades 4-5? What is “teaching reading” at the secondary level?

12. Leadership Component Conduct Classroom Walkthroughs – Conduct Classroom Walkthroughs Regularly and Provide Effective Feedback Conduct Classroom Walkthroughs Regularly and Provide Effective Feedback

13. Sharing & Questions Who would like to share how they have used the Literacy Framework? Who would share how they plan to use/share the Literacy Framework? Questions?

14. Activity Write down one or two questions that you or staff would like answered? Homework: Review the Literacy Framework for the answers. Think about how you will share this information with the appropriate staff.