Dr. Curtrina Jones- ARI RLS

There was a full house this evening at Central Park Elementary for their Parent Engagement Open House. Parents, teachers, district leaders, community leaders, and community partners all came together to “show up” for the students of Central Park. True collaboration at its best. Parents walked away saying they have never experienced anything like this, and saying this was the most informative event they’ve ever been a part of. I’m so excited to be partnered with Central Park in this work. ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative and the Family and Community Engagement team were setup to provide practice activities and share resources to support families at home. Flames for Literacy are spreading at Central Park.
Birmingham City Schools

The kindergarten students at Jonesboro Elementary School are fully engaged in alphabet boot camp skill building through both whole and small group instruction. Teachers are being supported by LRS Collins as she collaborates on when to make adjustments and instructional shifts based on the progression of student learning.

LRS Dr. Tiesha Collins kicked off coaching today with a tailgate for her teachers. Let’s Get Ready for some Coaching!!!!!!
Dr. Collins explained coaching cycles, planning meetings, provided food and entertainment as she showcased some past coaching interviews with current teachers, introduced coaching artifacts, and explained coaching for ALL. - You too can be a winner through student centered coaching!!! Way to Coach Dr. Collins!!!!
Bessemer City Schools