North Harrison School District R-III

The North Harrison R-III School District Comprehensive Literacy Plan outlines a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) designed to improve literacy outcomes for all students, from preschool to grade 12. Key areas of focus include raising student proficiency on assessments, increasing student support services, reducing staff turnover, and fostering a strong literacy culture. The plan emphasizes standards-based instruction, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration among teachers, administrators, parents, and the community. Specific strategies include implementing research-based literacy programs (LETRS, Fundations), utilizing various assessments to monitor student progress, and providing differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. The plan also highlights the importance of early literacy development, parent involvement, and ongoing professional development for teachers.

The North Harrison R-III School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) focuses on continuous improvement across the district. The plan outlines a vision for the future and sets goals and strategies to achieve it. Key areas of focus include raising student proficiency on state assessments (MAP/EOC), increasing student support services to address social and emotional needs, reducing staff turnover, and improving reading proficiency among K-12 students. The CSIP uses data-driven decision-making, involving stakeholders in goal setting and progress monitoring. Strategies include implementing multi-tiered systems of support, enhancing enrichment opportunities, updating curriculum, utilizing research-based instructional strategies, increasing student support personnel, providing staff training, and improving staff compensation and benefits. The plan emphasizes a commitment to educational equity and creating a positive and inclusive school culture.