A 5 page paper. Based on information provided by the student, the writer makes three recommendations to increase language arts performance of 6th graders, identifies how each would be funded, justifies each recommendation, discusses the trade-offs for each alternative, and concludes with a reflection on learning. No Bibliography.
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and math. The target group for this project is 6th grade students. Three alternative recommendations are: 1. To hire a literacy coach who will provide small group instruction in language
arts. This would provide small group (8) instruction. Funding, approximately would be reallocated from the non-certificated personnel budget. The cost of two instructional aides, a total of approximately $64,000 would
be reallocated. The cost of a full-time literacy coach would be $55,000, including benefits. 2. To provide more professional development opportunities for teachers. How much funding is needed will depend
on the exact format of the professional development program. For instance, existing professional development funds could be redesignated from current expenditures to specific training in language arts. However, to enhance
professional development, additional funding would be needed. Eliminating the equivalent of one instructional aide would provide approximately $34,000 to pay for more professional development. 3. To change class
schedule to a 4 period A/B schedule, thereby providing more instructional time in each class. This alterative does not require and specific funding. 2. Explain and defend recommendations. 1. Recommendation
#1: Hire literacy coach. Demographically, approximately 20 percent of the student population is identified as special education, more than 20 percent are English Language Learners, and about 80 percent receive
free and reduced lunches. Test scores for language arts are low, in fact, 6th grade reading scores fell short of expectations by -3.2. Further, there are no small group instructional
opportunities for students. A literacy coach would allow all students in need to receive at least an average 20 minutes in small group instruction daily. Reports indicate neighboring schools have
had success in increasing student performance by providing more small group instruction. Given that the literacy coach would provide small group instruction and small group work for students, this recommendation
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