Rhea Drost

This document outlines the Jefferson Area Local School District's (JALSD) comprehensive program for English Learners (ELs), detailing procedures for screening, identification, placement, support, testing, and exiting students. The plan is guided by state and federal guidelines, aiming to provide high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and appropriate classroom modifications. Key components include individualized EL Plans, ongoing monitoring of academic and language progress, provisions for ELs with disabilities, licensed staffing, and a commitment to ensuring all ELs achieve academic and social success in the community and the United States.

This document outlines the Jefferson Area Local School District's K-12 Reading Improvement Plan/Literacy Plan. It details a comprehensive, tiered approach to literacy instruction across K-12, grounded in Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement and the Science of Reading Model. Key components include explicit instruction in foundational literacy skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiation strategies, and data-driven decision-making. The plan aims to ensure all students achieve proficiency in reading by third grade, become college and career ready in literacy, and develop critical thinking, communication, and independence skills across all subject areas.

This document outlines the Geauga County Schools' collective impact strategic plan, initiated in 2016, with the overarching goal of improving youth well-being. The plan addresses three key intermediate objectives: enhancing youth mental health, fostering successful navigation of social media, and providing support during youth transition periods. It employs a data-driven approach, leveraging developmental asset surveys to identify needs and evaluate impact. The strategy involves multi-tiered interventions and fosters strong, cross-disciplinary partnerships among schools, students, and various community agencies. The plan's effectiveness is demonstrated by its success in restoring students to pre-pandemic emotional well-being levels by December 2020 through strategic and evidence-based interventions.

This document outlines the K-12 Reading Improvement and Literacy Plan for the Jefferson Area Local School District, focusing on implementing a program aligned with Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement and the Science of Reading. Key areas include structured literacy instruction covering essential skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension across all grade levels. The plan also emphasizes writing across the curriculum, the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation, and data-driven instructional decisions. The ultimate goal is to ensure all students meet Ohio's literacy standards, achieve reading proficiency by the end of third grade, and are prepared for college and careers in literacy.

This document outlines the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for academic interventions in grades 6-12. It details three tiers: Tier 1 for universal, evidence-based core curriculum; Tier 2 for targeted, supplemental support addressing specific skill deficits in literacy and mathematics; and Tier 3 for intensive, individualized support through Data-Based Individualization (DBI). The plan aims to provide essential academic support, adapt to increased demands, and ensure students achieve grade-level expectations by building foundational competencies.