An Overview of the Partnerships in Comprehensive LiteracyWhat does PCL mean for me?

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What IS PCL?

• A school improvement framework

• Goal: “To develop a seamless transition across school programs, curriculum approaches, and assessment systems where best practices in literacy instruction are implemented to create intellectual environments that make literate thinking a top priority for students.”

http://www.nl.edu/t4/readingrecoverycenter/comprehensiveliteracy/

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10 Features of the PCL Model

• Framework for Literacy

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Model Classrooms

• High Standards

• Comprehensive Assessment System

• System Interventions

• Collaborative Learning Teams

• Well-Designed Literacy Plan

• Technology for Learning

• Spotlighting and Advocacy

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PCL Pulls Initiatives Together

LEARNI

NG

TEAMS

PD

RTIINTERVENTIONS

ASSESSMENT

CCSS/CURRICULUM

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Role of Literacy Coach• providing

demonstrations of the literacy framework

• working with teachers in planning, monitoring, and assessing their teaching

• observing and coaching teachers in effective literacy practices

• conducting pre- and post conferences

• planning and facilitating professional study groups and staff development

• teaching an intervention group

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Role of Teachers• organize classroom to

meet the needs of diverse learners

• use a workshop approach to learning across the curriculum

• small group reading and writing instruction

• teach explicit mini-lessons tailored to meet the needs of the majority of students

• conduct one-to-one conferences within the workshop framework

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GET INTOUCH

Let me know how I can help you pull it all together.

x3507mrench@northbrook28.net

Room 330 (conveniently located between the seventh grade science

classrooms)MY JOBIS TO SUPPORT YOU!

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