BCIT Reads is a program that was implemented in the 2014-15 school year. During that year, we held the parent/child book club, posted READ @BCIT posters around the school, purchased high-interest classroom libraries and class sets of memoirs related to our CTE classes, and held drawings for students who completed independent reading. Our goal was to create a culture of reading within our schools. It was a very successful program. Students and faculty were reading together and discussing literature. Parents were involved along with their children. While I can't relate it to quantitative scores, the community embraced reading and teachers saw a marked increase in students completing independent reading.
The new BCIT Reads group was tasked with reviewing and improving the program. The group decided that in addition to the popular READ @BCIT posters, they would designate an area of the school to "Caught Reading," where photos of students reading will be posted.
The parent/child book club will run again this year, but this time, the author of the book will be involved. There will be two parent/child meetings. One will be discussing the themes of the text, and one will be on the process of publishing work. Both times, the author, a local writer, will assist.
Lastly, they made plans to create vocabulary walls where Tier III words and definitions will be posted. The BCIT Reads group plans to meet again to further clarify initiatives.
The parent/child book club will run again this year, but this time, the author of the book will be involved. There will be two parent/child meetings. One will be discussing the themes of the text, and one will be on the process of publishing work. Both times, the author, a local writer, will assist.
Lastly, they made plans to create vocabulary walls where Tier III words and definitions will be posted. The BCIT Reads group plans to meet again to further clarify initiatives.