A Schoolwide Organization System for Raising Reading Achievement Using General Outcome Measures and Evidence-Based Instruction: One Education District's Experience

Improved student achievement in reading is the number one priority in American schools at the beginning of the 21st century. This article describes a system that coordinates (a) general outcome measures, (b) evidence-based instruction, and (c) schoolwide organization to ensure the most effective instruction possible for each student. First each of the elements are described along with a brief review of the literature. Next the implementation of the system in seven elementary schools in one education district is discussed using case studies to illustrate how these elements interact to serve students efficiently and bring about improvements in reading proficiency.