Decoding for Success Project Proposal

Overview

This blended learning program aims to equip 2nd-grade language arts teachers with practical strategies to enhance students' foundational language skills, focusing on decoding techniques. The training empowers educators to integrate decoding skills into their instruction, aiming to improve MAP reading test performance among 2nd graders in Calallen ISD.

Audience: 2nd Grade Language Arts Teachers

Responsibilities: Instructional Design, Performance Gap Analysis, Project Management

Tools Used: Google Classroom, TEA Resources, MindMeister, ADDIE Model Framework, Canva

Meet the Team

Crystal James - Instructional Designer
Jared Armstrong - Project Manager
Lauren Combs - Subject Matter Expert

The team consists of members who are master’s candidates in Instructional Design & Educational Technology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Their roles and responsibilities include instructional design, project management, and subject matter expertise, ensuring the training meets educational standards and addresses the identified performance gap.

The team brings diverse skills in instructional strategies, project coordination, and educational content expertise, gained through academic training and real-world applications.

Client Background

Calallen ISD - 2nd Grade

Calallen Independent School District is seeking to improve foundational language skills for 2nd-grade students. The need for intervention emerged from the Spring 2024 MAP test results, revealing significant gaps in reading proficiency.

Design Process

The team employed the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to structure the training process, ensuring a systematic approach to developing effective instructional materials.

The ADDIE model was chosen for its structured, step-by-step approach, which ensures a comprehensive development process. By following the phases of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, the team can systematically address the performance gap, create targeted instructional materials, and refine the training based on feedback, leading to effective learning outcomes.

Project Overview

Project Title: Decoding for Success
Request Date: September 19, 2024

Context

The need for the project arose after Spring 2024 MAP test results showed that 70% of second graders in Calallen ISD were performing below grade level in reading.

Stakeholders

• Strong Foundations Committee

• 2nd Grade Language Arts Teachers

• 2nd Grade Students

• Administrators Learning Acceleration Committee

• Reading Specialists