Core Program for English/Language Arts (aka. Reading and Writing)
Our current English Language Arts (ELA) core program is SAVVAS MyView. Reading and writing are combined within the Florida Standards. This program is specifically designed and aligned to the Florida State Standards.
Additional programs are used to supplement and enhance instruction based on student needs. Some of the programs used include: SuccessMaker, iReady Toolbox, UFLI, Read180, SIPPS, Lexia Core5, small group teacher-based activities, and various other strategies to help our students maintain and improve in English Language Arts.
Resources and Additional Programs for ELA
1. FSA (Florida State Assessment) for 3rd - 5th Grade
This website (www.fsassessments.org) is the resource for questions about the Florida Standards Assessments. The Florida State Board of Education approved the Florida Standards for ELA (English Language Arts)and Math in 2014 and fully implemented in the 2014-15 school year for grades K-12. All Florida schools teach these standards. This website has helpful information about the testing including a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page (to get to this page click on the Students and Families button). Some topics in the FAQ are: How long are the assessments? Can students practice for the test?
2. Florida Student Tutorials for 3rd - 5th Grade
This is an online resource (http://floridastudents.org) that looks at the specific standards of what students are learning in the various grades. At this site, students can view lessons, games, and tutorials that focus on specific standards.