Presentation explains components of literacy intervention, levels and courses, assessment and placement, and scheduling options. Designed for San Francisco Unified School District based on need to connect literacy intervention to program scheduling for middle and high school assistant principals. Contact if interested in having a literacy intervention presentation designed for your school or district.

13. Basic Components of a Literacy Program Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

17. Pupil Services Components Structure Strategy Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

23. Assessment & Placement Multiple Measures to Assess Students Multiple Measures to Place Students District Placement Criteria Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

26. Use of District Placement Criteria Recommendations are just that- recommendations. It is important for each district to go through the process of establishing assessment and placement guidelines that will work for their schools! What is your district placement criteria for intervention students? Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

38. Mapping out Intensive Intervention (ELA, Mathematics, or both) and ELD course requirements and 4-5 year program plans will help make decisions when trying to decide scheduling priorities. Example in Packet Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

39. Extended Learning Opportunities Do You Agree With The Following Statements? Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

43. Extended Learning Opportunities Your “YES” or “NO” answers will determine your approach to new and different learning opportunities. Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

44. Integration of Areas Many times we only look at the end result (a master schedule that works) but first we must understand that components are dependent on each other. It is an integrated process and to get the best results we must be comprehensive in our approach. Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

45. Integration of Areas Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

48. Common Placement Issues “ Students are not appropriately placed in reading intervention classes.” “ What about EL and Sp Ed students?” “ No diagnostic test results are available for incoming 9 th graders.” “ Students are in intervention class for too long but they have not mastered the skills necessary to move forward.” Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008

51. Common Program Issues “ How can I graduate intervention students in 4 years?” “ The master schedule does not allow me to place intervention students in classes.” “ The academic literacy class at our school is different than other schools, and in fact, varies from class to class in our school!” “ We do not offer a support class for strategic students.” Dr. Patricia Fioriello, Education Consultant, March 11, 2008