EDUCATIONAL OPERATING PLAN 2006-2007/2007-2008 Bethel Manor Elementary School Area: Student Learning Goal Statement(s): Improve students’ reading proficiency
OBJECTIVES	ACTION STEPS	TIMELINE	METHOD FOR EVALUATING OBJECTIVE	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
Increase fifth grade SOL pass rate by 5% and maintain 3^rd and 4^th grade SOL pass rates. Decrease DRP scores below grade level from Fall administration to Spring administration in grades 3-5 by 5%. Decrease the percentage of below grade level Rigby scores from first quarter to fourth quarter in grades 1-5 by 5%.	Teach and model Constructing Meaning Comprehension Strategies to provide both a research-based questioning approach as well as consistency in grades 2-5.	September 2006 and on-going	Classroom observations Teacher feedback PLC planning SOL English tests DRP scores Rigby assessments	Reading Specialists and 2-5 teachers
	Effectively implement the Accelerated Reader program through bi-weekly monitoring, goal-setting, and communication home	Sept and on-going	Quarterly AR Reports to examine # of points and comprehension scores (want 85% or higher)	Classroom Teachers Reading Specialists Media Specialist
	Examine the question by question analysis of the 3^rd-5^th grade reading SOL scores to determine areas for improvement	November 2006	Written plans of how to instructionally address areas of concern on SOL tests Performance on same identified Q by Q areas 3^rd-5^th grade SOL Reading results	Third-Fifth Grade teachers Reading Specialists Assessment Action Team
	Encourage Read Aloud Virginia Program in Grades K-5	October 2006 and On-Going	RAV Calendars indicating participation (Increase from 32%)	All teachers and staff
	Provide school-wide family reading of selected book	Second semester	Family participation of school-wide family reading (At least 60%)	Reading Specialists and K-5 Teachers
	Provide daily MIRP (Monitored Independent Reading Practice) in grades K-5	January 2007 and on-going	Classroom schedule Logs of books students read	Grades K-5 teachers and Reading Specialists
	Continue and increase “true” literacy activities during 90-minute reading block (reading, discussion of text read, composing of writing, effective literacy centers, expository/narrative cards)	November 2006 and on-going	Classroom observations Lesson plans	Reading Specialists Grades K-5 teachers
	Continue to provide staff development on research-based methods for teaching vocabulary and effective comprehension Continue to share ideas among colleagues	November 2006 and on-going	Staff development log Collaboration opportunities logged/PLC logged	English Action Team K-5 teachers and Reading Specialists
	Implement Literacy Luncheon sharing groups in grades 4 and 5.	December 2006 and on-going	Students who participated	Reading Specialists Media Specialists 4^th/5^th Grade Teachers
	Explore ways to increase student reading during students’ wait time at arrival and dismissal times (bus runs)	December 2006 and on-going	Developed activities Student reading engagement during wait time	Ad Hoc Committee Technology Action Team