Alamo City Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan
This Foundational Literacy Skills Plan, approved by the Tennessee Department of Education, details the instructional framework and support systems for literacy across grades K-5 at Alamo City Schools. It outlines the daily use of Benchmark Advance as the foundational skills curriculum, supplemented by programs like Sounds First and Wilson Language Fundations. The plan emphasizes ongoing professional development for teachers, a comprehensive universal reading screener, tiered intervention structures for students with significant reading deficiencies, and a clear parent notification process. Key areas include fostering daily foundational literacy skills instruction, implementing research-based interventions, and continuously improving student outcomes through collaborative analysis and targeted professional learning.