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With Indiana Public Law 221 and federal legislation on No Child Left Behind, Union City Community High School has established a priority on improving students’ reading levels. This is evidenced by our school wide goal for both the state and the North Central Association. One of the school’s goals is to reach predicted reading levels on the norm-referenced section of the ISTEP+ English Language Arts test for all groups and increases the number of students passing the English Language Arts section of the ISTEP+/GQE on the first attempt. This is one of the criteria that have been established under Public Law 221. In an attempt to attain this goal UCCHS has taken a whole school approach to reading. One of the first steps taken was to establish DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read Day) for twenty minutes each week. This has evolved into a competition with two other high schools in the area. This program has proven to be a powerful tool for students to increase reading skills and has carried over into the classrooms and homes. In addition, Shelley Hillard and Holly Stiggleman have developed an on-line resource for classroom teachers and media specialists to consult when designing a creative school wide reading program. This validates the importance of planning and involving everyone in the school community in attaining school goals. We invite you to view the information and look forward to your questions and comments. Janet
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