Ouachita Parish Schools Local Literacy Plan 2026-2027
This Local Literacy Plan for Ouachita Parish Schools outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance literacy for all students, recognizing literacy as fundamental for development, critical thinking, and information response. Key objectives include building foundational skills, content knowledge, and writing abilities for students, alongside providing targeted literacy intervention for K-4. The plan emphasizes robust teacher support through ongoing professional development, including Science of Reading training and effective use of high-quality instructional materials. It also details a tiered intervention framework (Tier I, II, and III), outlines professional learning initiatives for instructional leadership teams, and stresses the importance of family and community engagement. The overarching goal is to equip students with essential reading, writing, and speaking/listening skills while empowering educators with the necessary tools and knowledge to foster success.