Lindsey Smith

This Foundational Literacy Skills Plan outlines how Lauderdale County Schools will implement literacy instruction across grades K-5, adhering to the Tennessee Literacy Success Act. It details specific instructional practices for K-2, including the Science of Reading, explicit phonemic awareness, and small group interventions, while for grades 3-5, it focuses on knowledge-building and embedded skill instruction. The plan also describes comprehensive supports such as curriculum supplements, strategic partnerships, universal screening, tiered intervention structures for students with reading deficiencies or dyslexia, parent communication protocols, and a detailed professional development strategy for K-5 teachers, aiming to enhance foundational literacy skills across the district.

This document outlines the strategic allocation of remaining ESSER 3.0 funds for Lauderdale County Schools, covering the period up to 2024. The plan focuses on three core pillars: accelerating academic achievement, supporting student readiness, and strengthening fundamental infrastructure. Key initiatives include addressing learning loss in literacy and mathematics, expanding college and career preparation, providing mental health support, investing in technology for 1:1 student devices, and improving school facilities. The plan emphasizes continuous stakeholder engagement and transparent financial oversight.

This document serves as an addendum to the Lauderdale County Schools' ESSER 3.0 Public Plan, detailing the use of remaining ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 funds. The plan outlines strategic allocations across key areas: Academics, focusing on accelerating achievement in literacy, math, and college/career readiness; Student Readiness, addressing student well-being through mental health supports and postsecondary preparation; and Foundations, emphasizing technology infrastructure and facility improvements. The objective is to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, support safe school operations, and enhance educational outcomes, with initiatives continuing through 2024.

This document serves as an appendix to the Lauderdale County Schools' plan for safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services. It details the required six-month updates to the plan, emphasizing public and health department input as mandated by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER 3.0. Key policies and strategies cover accommodations for students with disabilities, physical distancing, hygiene, facility maintenance, contact tracing, diagnostic testing, vaccination efforts, and mask usage. The plan also addresses the continuity of academic services, social-emotional-mental health support for students and staff, and essential services such as food and student health.

This strategic plan outlines the long-term direction for Lauderdale County Schools, aiming to provide students with the education and social skills necessary for productive citizenship, high academic achievement, and readiness for post-secondary education or the workforce. Its strategic priorities include Academic Achievement and Social Development, Family and Community Engagement, Budget/Operations, Capital Outlay, and Political Advocacy, all while fostering a positive learning environment and promoting community growth.