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Why Choose Platte County School District #1 - Libbey Elementary


Posted Date: 09/04/2024

Why Choose Platte County School District #1 - Libbey Elementary

Why choose Platte #1? Platte County School District #1 endeavors to provide students with the best in teaching, learning, and innovation. Come back every week to see how PCSD#1 is setting a new standard in education. From new programs, equipment, and curriculum, to mental health, sports, activities and more! We look forward to sharing with you all that Platte #1 has to offer. #whychoosePCSD#1

September, 2024 – Shane Schaffner, John Weigel 

PCSD #1 is part of the Wyoming Believing in Literacy Together grant.  The goals of this grant include:  1.  Improve Reading Proficiency 2.  Quality Professional Development for Educators  3.  Expanded Access to Literacy Resource 4.  Family and Community Engagement  5.  Data-Driven instruction  6.  Support for English Language Learners  7.  Promote a Culture of Literacy   These goals can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the schools and communities involved in the Wyoming Believing in Literacy Together grant.  
 
Libbey Elementary utilizes Wyoming Believing in Literacy Together (WY-BILT) grant funds on a daily basis to:
  • Ensure kindergarten reading readiness.
  • Increase learning capacity - achievement and growth for all students. 
  • Facilitating the adoption and implementation of evidence-based curricula materials.  
  • Increase educators’ knowledge of skills around literacy instruction through LETRS implementation and on-site professional development with Wilson Language.
 

Here are some potential impacts of this work:

  1. Higher Literacy Rates for our students
  2. Long-Term Academic Success
  3. Enhanced Teacher Effectiveness
  4. Increased Support for students not on grade level
  5. Sustained Literacy Culture

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