WISD Literacy Framework:
A Multitiered Approach
The balance between grade level TEKS and meeting students' at their level of need can be a tricky task. An effective approach to meeting those needs is through the Multitiered Literacy Approach. When done with fidelity, this approach addresses all aspects of literacy instruction. We will utilize the WISD Literacy SIG throughout the year to provide embedded and ongoing professional development.
2021-2022, our main focus was on:
2022-2023 focus:
2023-2024 focus
Click on the link below to see the Willis ISD Comprehensive Balanced Literacy SIG
2021-2022, our main focus was on:
- the Mini lessons
2022-2023 focus:
- continue to grow our craft on the mini lesson
- dig deeper into word study and implementation of research based practices
- refine the components of the independent work time, including small groups, stations, conferences, and inquiry groups
2023-2024 focus
- continue to grow our craft of the whole literacy framework
- phonics & word study
- grammar & convention - mentor sentence and the invitations process
- student independent work time
Click on the link below to see the Willis ISD Comprehensive Balanced Literacy SIG
Elementary RLA Literacy Look Fors Checklist Secondary RLA Literacy Look For Checklist
This link provides a checklist to be used when doing classroom walkthroughs to provide each other feedback. Anyone can use it: team members, instructional coaches, and/or administration (campus and district) working together to learn from one another and get feedback.
