Our Mission: To ensure that each student achieves his/her highest personal potential
Our Vision: To be a world-class school system
Reading

The goal of the Reading Division is to provide quality curriculum and professional development activities to support students and instructional staff in the implementation of reading curriculum aligned with the Florida Sunshine State Standards and the District Academic Plan. 

Christine Busenbark Reading Coordinator, Elementary Level 239-461-8429
Lori Houchin Reading Coordinator, Secondary Level 239-337-8607
Patti Hunt Professional Development Resource Teacher, Secondary 239-461-8428
Laurie Mansfield District Reading Coach, 6-12 239-335-1415
Michelle Mell District Reading Coach, Reading Endorsement &  NGCAR-PD 239-337-8141
Jeanne Petronio Curriculum Master Teacher, Secondary Level 239-461-8660

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Course Code Descriptions
Implementation Timeline
Mini Overview PowerPoint Presentation of the Common Core State Standards
Common Core on CPALMS
CCSS/FCAT Skills
CCSS: K-5 Progression
CCSS - Abbreviations for 6th - 12th Grade

COI - Building The Foundation
CCSS Professional Development Toolkits for English Language Arts for Grades K-5

Partnership for Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC)
5 W and H on PARCC

A Big Picture of PARCC
A Look at Some Sample Items

The 90 Minute Elementary Reading Block
Effective Reading Instruction
90 Minute Plus Reading Block
Just Read Florida 90 Minute Reading Block Example
Just Read Florida 120 Minute Reading Block Example
Elementary Reading Block - 90 Minutes + iii + Writing - Sample Schedule
Elementary Reading Block Q & A

Planning for Student Intervention
Decision Points Diagnostic Chart, The Florida Reading Model & Diagnostic Assessments

Reading Endorsement Information
Reading Endorsement Competency 5 Request Form


Web Resources
(The following links are to third-party Web sites that are neither hosted nor endorsed by The School District of Lee County.)
International Reading Association
Florida Reading Association 
Florida Center for Reading Research 
No Child Left Behind
Lee County Reading Council
LEaRN Teacher Resource Guide