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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER WITH WORDS
An action that we have taken to support our school’s learning focus is: At Ferris, we continue to focus on literacy as a foundation for student success. Teachers have worked collaboratively to analyze reading assessment data and identify ways to better support our developing and emerging readers. Through these conversations, we are deepening our understanding…
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Literacy Connections
Ferris Elementary continues to prioritize literacy as a key focus for student learning and staff collaboration. Teachers are working together within grade groups to develop and implement shared literacy goals, with a strong emphasis on building connections through the Reading Power framework. This collaborative approach has afforded our teachers the opportunity to exchange ideas, align…
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Professional Learning through Formative Reading Assessments
Ferris Elementary conducted schoolwide reading assessments at the end of the fall term to better understand student progress and identify patterns in reading development. These assessments provided valuable data on foundational skills, comprehension, and fluency across grade levels. By looking closely at the results, teachers were able to gain a clearer picture of where students…