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Start Implementing PLD Within Term 2

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PLD can be implemented at any time throughout the school year. PLD recommends commencing explicit SSP instruction and regular screening and tracking as early as possible to make the most of the teaching weeks within the school year. This article outlines how to begin implementing PLD within Term 2.

Step 1: Register for & set up the PLD Tracking Sheets.

  • Click here to register for the PLD Tracking Sheets.
  • Set up the classes for the 2022 school year. For example, rename the tabs to denote year levels and class names ie Yr 1 Room 9, Yr 3 LA4, Yr 6J, etc and enter the class list (student names) in the correct columns (this could be done by admin staff).
  • If planning teaching for Term 2, it is necessary to “hide” the Term 1 columns as per the videos in Step 4.

Step 2: Teachers and Education Assistants need to view at least two hours of the relevant online course.

For some schools, this will occur in the Term 2 pupil-free day. For other schools, this will likely occur during staff meetings. The online courses outline PLD’s implementation in primary schools. Below are quick links to the relevant courses.

Step 3: The participating classes will need to administer and mark the relevant screens.

Early Years 

  • Screen students using Subtest 2 Initial Sound Awareness in the Early Years Pre-Literacy Screen on page 14 (instructions on page 9) in the Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual:
  • Mark the screens. Be sure to note any Negative Observations (a checklist is on the screening template).

Foundation 

Year 1 & 2

Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 

Step 4: Two short videos to be viewed by all teachers prior to, or immediately after, entering results into the PLD Tracking Sheets.

For All Teachers to Watch

Early Years Teachers Also Watch

Year 1 & 2 Teachers Also Watch

Foundation Teachers Also Watch

Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Teachers Also Watch

After viewing the two relevant videos above, all teachers will then:

  • Enter the test scores into the PLD Tracking Sheets.
  • Arrange their class into three targeted teaching groups.
  • Assign a Learning Focus for each group for the term ahead.

Step 5: Once teachers have established a teaching plan for the term ahead by arranging the class into three targeted teaching groups, support & coaching from PLD can be given.

When the student results have been entered into the tracking sheets following the first round of screening, the School Leader (ie Literacy Coordinator, Deputy Principal, Head of Curriculum etc) can request support through this link: https://pld-literacy.org/request-for-support-with-pld-tracking-sheets/.

It is highly recommended that the school-wide tracking document be shared in a “cloud” format through the School’s IT staff. Click here for why.

PLD implementation can be launched at any stage within the school year. For other implementation plans please see:

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