School Learning Focus for the 2025/2026 school year 

At Anderson Elementary, our focus is on enhancing literacy proficiency for all learners, with added emphasis on supporting our English Language Learners. We will strengthen reading comprehension and academic language skills through intentional instruction in Language Arts. This focus will help students become confident, engaged readers and writers, while improving their ability to access, understand, and succeed in learning across all subject areas. 

Evidence-Informed Rationale (WHY) 

Our emphasis on improving learner success in English Language Arts, with focused support for our English Language Learners (ELLs), is guided by both quantitative and qualitative data. School and district data indicatethat a significant number of students are not yet meeting literacy expectations, with approximately 50% of all learners and 58% of ELL learners performing in the “developing” range. Additionally, classroom observations and staff conversations highlight ongoing challenges related to reading at grade level and students’ ability to comprehend complex texts. 

Priority Learners 

This data allows us to recognize the importance of focusing on our learners that are currently in the developing and emerging range with their literacy skills.  

Baseline Data  

Within our student population of 631 learners, data show that 43.19% are performing in the “developing” range in English Language Arts, while an additional8.6% are in the “emerging” range. When looking atEnglish Language Learners within levels 1–3, the need is even more pronounced, with 16.45% of students performing in the “emerging” range and 56.58% in the “developing” range. These data highlight the increased literacy support required for our learners, particularly for our ELL population, to ensure progress toward grade-level expectations. 

Action Statement (HOW) 

As a team of Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachersand Administrators we will collaborate to develop well planned, thoughtful and timely reading and writing learning and interventions that take into consideration the unique learning profile of additional language learning. 

Intended Impact (SO WHAT) 

To increase the number of learners that are proficient in their English literacy skills, which will result in a larger engagement in student learning in the Language Arts curriculum and in other curricular areas as well. 

Evidence of Impact (HOW WE WILL KNOW) 

Improvements in student learning will be demonstrated through a variety of evidence sources. Growth in reading comprehension will be monitoredusing reading assessment data and SPARK results for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. Progress will also be evident in student performance in Language Arts, as well as across other curricular areas. In addition, improvements will be reflected in FSA results for students in Grades 4 and 7. 

Alignment Statement 

This focus aligns with the District’s Strategic Priority to strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes for all learners. By enhancing reading comprehension across grade levels, we support students in developing the foundational skills necessary for success throughout their K–12 journey. Strong literacy skills enable students to fully engage with learning across all subject areas, contributing to overall academic achievement.