North Carolina Read to Achieve K-3 Literacy Carolyn Guthrie, Director Regional Consultants Excellent Public Schools Act

K-3 Literacy East Team Region 1 – Abbey Whitford Region 2 – Karla Casteen Region 3 – Claudia Lanier Region 4 – Anne Evans All Regions – Nanette Wells

K-3 Literacy West Team Region 5 – Rebecca Belcastro Region 6 – Judy Goins Region 7 – Melissa Ashley Region 8 – Kimberli McWhirter Carolyn Guthrie, Director

K-3 Literacy Division Director 8 Regional Consultants In districts and schools Support, not compliance Professional Development PLCs, data analysis for teachers/administrators Read to Achieve components

Group Norms and Expectations Listen authentically One conversation at a time Respectful of all viewpoints Respect the process Your thoughts?

North Carolina Read to Achieve Adopted July 2012 (state budget act) 7 basic components Effective at the beginning of the school year

North Carolina Read to Achieve Comprehensive Plan for Reading Achievement Developmental Screening and Kindergarten Entry Assessment ( ) Facilitating Early Grade Reading Proficiency Elimination of Social Promotion

North Carolina Read to Achieve Successful Reading Development for Retained Students Notification to Parents and Guardians LEA Accountability

North Carolina Read to Achieve "§ 115C-83.1A. State goal. The goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level by the end of third grade and continue to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex texts needed for secondary education and career success.

"§ 115C-83.1D. Comprehensive plan for reading achievement. (a) The State Board of Education shall develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive plan to improve reading achievement in the public schools. The plan shall be based on reading instructional practices with strong evidence of effectiveness in current empirical research in reading development. The plan shall be developed with the active involvement of teachers, college and university educators, parents and guardians of students, and other interested parties. The plan shall, when appropriate to reflect research, include revision of the standard course of study or other curricular standards, revision of teacher licensure and renewal standards, and revision of teacher education program standards. "§ 115C-83.1D. Comprehensive plan for reading achievement. (a) The State Board of Education shall develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive plan to improve reading achievement in the public schools. The plan shall be based on reading instructional practices with strong evidence of effectiveness in current empirical research in reading development. The plan shall be developed with the active involvement of teachers, college and university educators, parents and guardians of students, and other interested parties. The plan shall, when appropriate to reflect research, include revision of the standard course of study or other curricular standards, revision of teacher licensure and renewal standards, and revision of teacher education program standards.

North Carolina Read to Achieve Comprehensive Plan for Reading Achievement –Improve reading achievement K-12 –Effective reading instructional practices based on current empirical research –Stakeholder input –Standard Course of Study/Common Core –Teacher licensure and renewal standards –Teacher education

From Your Perspective Responsibilities of Stakeholders: Data Analysis, Leadership, Professional Development, Materials and Strategies, Parent/Community Partnerships State: LEA:School:

From Your Perspective Responsibilities of Stakeholders: Data Analysis, Leadership, Professional Development, Materials and Strategies, Parent/Community Partnerships Teacher: Parent:Other:

Brainstorming the Needs of All Readers Determine who will be the “Chart Recorders” Re-read the state legislation Brainstorm needs for readers from each level of support Be prepared to share your group’s ideas

Job-Alike Groups Parents Teachers and Literacy Specialists School Administrators Central Office Administrators

Group Reflections Transition to original seats Focus Group Gallery Walks Discuss “commonalities” Share out reflections

Next Steps Gather input from the 8 regions across the state Develop plan and cross-reference with the existing state literacy plan Send electronic draft to stakeholders for review and feedback Share final plan document

Read to Achieve Q & A

Contact Information Carolyn Guthrie Melissa Ashley