Per the Alabama Literacy Act, "An Alabama Reading Initiative local reading specialist shall be assigned to provide intensive, targeted professional development for elementary school teachers at one school."

Anniston City Schools' has a Literacy Reading Specialist at Cobb Preparatory Academy, Golden Springs Elementary, and Randolph Park Elementary.

To ensure that all students are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade, the responsibilities of the ARI-funded local reading specialist(s) as outlined in the Alabama Literacy Act will include the following, as demonstrated by student reading achievement and growth. The reading specialists will work with the principal to develop a strategic plan for coaching to support and assess the impact of reading instruction based on the science of reading, school baseline data, and data from approved early reading assessment systems.

They will also facilitate school-wide professional development, monitor and measure the impact of implementing effective reading instruction, and model best practices for teachers, including explicit, systematic, and detailed explanations, as well as providing ample opportunities for guided practice, error correction, and feedback. Additionally, they will coach and mentor teachers on a daily basis through planned coaching cycles based on data, gradually transferring responsibility to the teachers. This will also involve leading data analysis discussions and assisting teachers in using data to tailor instruction to meet the needs of students in accordance with the tiered instruction framework.

Cobb Preparatory Academy: Kim Dailey daileyk@anniston.k12.al.us

Golden Springs Elementary: Brandi Adams adamsb@anniston.k12.al.us

Randolph Park Elementary: Keiuna Young youngk@anniston.k12.al.us

The Alabama Numeracy Act (ANA) has been established to implement steps to improve mathematics proficiency of public school K-5 grade students and to ensure that those students are proficient in math at or above grade level by the end of fifth grade by monitoring the progression of each student from one grade level to another.

Anniston City Schools' has a Building Based Math Coach at Cobb Preparatory Academy, Golden Springs Elementary, and Randolph Park Elementary.

The Building Based Math Coaches are dedicated to enhancing instruction, particularly in Tier 1, to prevent students from falling behind. This involves working closely with the school principal and faculty to develop and execute a strategic plan for coaching and mathematics instruction, ultimately aiming to improve student achievement in mathematics.

Math Coaches lead schoolwide professional development in mathematics, providing on-the-job support through coaching strategies such as collaborative lesson planning, lesson modeling, co-teaching, targeted observation for data collection, and post-lesson debriefing. Additionally, they demonstrate evidence-based mathematics instructional and intervention strategies for teachers.

Cobb Preparatory Academy: Chekesha Morris-Bowen morrisc@anniston.k12.al.us

Golden Springs Elementary: Shondria Wright wrights@anniston.k12.al.us

Randolph Park Elementary: Kim Davenport davenportk@anniston.k12.al.us

Alabama Multi-Tier System of Supports (AL-MTSS) is a comprehensive and prevention-based framework that encompasses the academic, behavioral, and foundational wellness needs including physical and mental health to support the whole child and is aligned to the Alabama Achieves Strategic Plan. Al-MTSS uses a proactive, team-driven approach that engages all stakeholders (state, regional, district, school community, family, and students) to ensure equitable access to opportunities that will improve outcomes for Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.

How can MTSS assist your child?

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is designed to benefit students by providing timely interventions and support to address their academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and attendance-related needs. By promptly identifying areas of difficulty and implementing targeted interventions, MTSS aims to help students overcome challenges and achieve academic success while also supporting their overall well-being.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/al-mtss/