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It is the policy of the Department of Education to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Form to participate in SD READS due April 9

 South Dakota public schools interested in participating in the SD Reads program for the 2004-2005 school year need to complete this request form and submit (postmark) it to the Department of Education (DOE) by Friday, April 9.  Determination of those schools accepted for participation will be made based on the following:

• The information provided in this application

• The number of teachers and students served

• The need level within the district as determined by student assessment data (school improvement)

• The availability of literacy coaches in the geographic area.

Section A:  District/School Information

*Each building administrator must complete a Administrator Assurance page located at the end of this application.

Section B:  School/District Vision and Commitment

Grades and Classroom Teachers you would anticipate participating in SD READS
* Each teacher listed must complete a Teacher Assurance page located at the end of this application.

Grades and classroom teachers who have already successfully completed SD Reads in previous years.

What is your school's vision for literacy? _____________________

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What do you see as a benefit for partnering with SD READS? ____

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What challenges do you face in implementing a professional development system, specifically SD READS?  _______________

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What is your plan for getting commitment from teachers?  _______

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How will you support a lead teacher in your school?  ___________

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Are you willing to give teachers in your district early release time
once a month to attend the Literacy Methods class? 
____ Yes    ____no     Explain. _____________________________

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Section C:  Facility

Do you have space (small office) for a literacy coach when he/she
is in your school?
____ Yes    ____no     Explain. _____________________________

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Are you willing to provide classroom space for the instruction of the methods course?
____ Yes    ____no     Explain. _____________________________

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Can a literacy coach use your copier to make copies of items for classroom teachers in your building or for his/her entire class? 
____ Yes    ____ no COMMENTS: __________________________

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Section D:  Assurance

In completing and signing this document the___________________
School District commits to supporting the philosophy, vision, and
goals of SD READS for the purpose of providing quality literacy instruction to K-5 students.

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Signature                                Title                                 Date

Please return/postmark this request by Friday, April 9, 2004, to: 

Attn: Tammy Bauck
South Dakota Department of Education
Office of Curriculum, Technology and Assessment
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501