Buckhorn High School

1998: Launch of ARI 1999:Buckhorn becomes an ARI Site

ARI Components Research-based comprehension strategies Assessment Data Analysis Intervention

Bad News No quick fix No commercial program No one thing

Good News School Reform School Revitalization Literacy CAN be achieved

BUT… There must be a CHANGE in how high schools operate and conduct their business on a daily basis!

ARI Year Three Evaluation “The ARI is about more than reading- it’s become a highly effective movement for whole school revitalization.” -Dr. Edward Moscovitch

Blueprint for Success Strong Leadership Focus on Curriculum and Instruction Distributed Leadership Research-Based Strategies Instruction presented by highly skilled teachers

Blueprint for Success Print-Rich Environment Collaboration/Teamwork Embedded Professional Learning Assessment/Progress Monitoring Data Analysis Evaluation Celebrating Successes Large and Small

Class of 2003 AHSGE Reading Data 32% of class identified struggling upon entry to BHS 71% passed pre-grad 92% passage rate at grade % of senior class passed reading!

Class of 2004 AHSGE Reading Data 29% of class identified struggling upon entering BHS 76% passes pre-grad in grade % passing by grade % by grade 12.

Buckhorn Class of 2005 AHSGE Reading Data 26% identified struggling upon entering BHS 79% passed pre-grad 96% passed by grade 11 Less than 1%(one student) had not passed by grade 12

Instructional Leadership Matters Support/Encouragement Highlighting Best Practices Friday’s Forecast

Intensive, Accelerated Instruction for Students Struggling with Literacy Creative Scheduling 96 minute blocks EVERYDAY 36 weeks Reading and Language Elective

Effective Collaboration with Feeder Schools Pertinent Information: Assessment Data Attendance Records Age and Years Retained Other factors contributing to academic performance

Developing an Individual Action Plan (IAP) for Prescriptive Teaching Identifying Interferences Using data to drive instruction Strategic teaching

Utilizing Mentor Students Motivation Communication Goals

Literacy Team All content areas represented Drives on-going professional development on literacy Learning Communities Constant school-wide focus

Buckhorn High School