Connie Hiester

The Reading School District (RSD) is conducting a series of parent seminars, initiated by parent feedback, to communicate its educational initiatives and strategic direction. This particular seminar details the Teaching and Learning Department's comprehensive plan, which aligns with the district's overarching strategic plan. Key objectives include increasing student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics state exams, implementing robust data systems for K-12 student assessment, providing targeted interventions and enrichment programs, and offering extensive professional development for staff. The plan also emphasizes transparency through the development of a new curriculum website to enhance parental involvement in student learning.

The board meeting covered several key administrative, financial, and curriculum-related topics. These included the recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget, and the ratification of various financial reports, bill payments, and tax-related agreements with local bureaus and collection groups. The board also addressed personnel appointments, including the election of a new Board Secretary and the authorization of various professional services agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to curriculum and educational programming, including the approval of professional development for numerous staff members, various agreements for student teacher field placements, and the adoption of new curricular resources and school improvement plans.

This school plan outlines a vision for Northwest Middle School to empower students and teachers to achieve high growth in academics and community building through professional learning communities, rigorous curriculum, and marketable life skills. The plan focuses on committing to effective leadership and instructional practices with systematic feedback and support for teachers to ensure all students meet rigorous PA state academic standards, aiming for 60% of students to meet or exceed their growth expectations in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, it establishes a comprehensive multi-tiered system of academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional supports, with a goal of providing support plans for 100% of academically at-risk students by June 2027.

The 2026-2027 Tyson-Schoener Elementary School's Title 1 School Plan outlines a vision to cultivate a safe, supportive, and academically excellent environment, fostering good moral character and personal success for all learners to become empowered community contributors. The plan prioritizes consistent communication of high expectations to enhance student engagement and achievement, establishes a framework for identifying and addressing individual academic needs via data analysis, and implements comprehensive student-centered support systems, including Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS/SAP) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Goals include increasing student proficiency in Math and ELA PSSA assessments and ensuring effective MTSS/SAP implementation.

This School Plan for Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School aims to foster student empowerment and success by cultivating a supportive culture, setting high expectations, and providing challenging learning opportunities. Key priorities include ensuring coordinated, evidence-based instruction through systematic planning and varied assessments, and establishing comprehensive multi-tiered systems of academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional supports for students and families. The plan focuses on enhancing student achievement in ELA and Mathematics, and ensuring all at-risk students receive appropriate support plans.