Guide to a Review of Secondary School Literacy Efforts

System Level

[ ] The school system promotes and supports literacy by written statements and financial support.
[ ] The school system promotes and supports literacy development staff development.

School Level

[ ] There is a stated intention to improve literacy.
[ ] It is expected that all students can learn and demonstrate proficiency is subject matter areas.
[ ] There has been a staff development focus on literacy within the last 3 years.
[ ] There is a formal program to improve the general literacy of all students.
[ ] There is a formal program to improve literacy in the content/subject classes.

Class Level

[ ] Teachers are aware of the literacy levels of the students in the teachers’ classes.
[ ] All students in the class have access to required subject matter information (including text information) in forms understandable to all students.
[ ] Students are provided multiple ways of learning including discussions, projects, demonstrations, field trips, guests, multimedia presentations, Internet access, etc.
[ ] All students are provided class information in a form that is understandable and effective strategies.
[ ] Students are provided with multiple ways to effectively demonstrate their knowledge in subject matter classrooms, including oral reports, portfolios, demonstrations, computer displays, etc.
[ ] Teachers read to students daily, provide relevant reading materials appropriate for different reading levels, and provide alternative strategies to obtain information.
[ ] Teacher’s model writing appropriate to subject area, provide monitored writing opportunities as a part of class, and provide direct writing assistance.