A literacy plan that lacks real world application is just words on a page. That is not what we need in Spring ISD.

Our teachers and students need a literacy plan – that while grounded in research – is practical in its approach and most importantly, applicable to both school and life.

That’s why we developed LiteracyAPPLIED – our prescriptive day-to-day, hour-to-hour plan to ensure all students are provided the necessary tools, instruction, and opportunity to explore and master the written word. With our plan, our teachers are provided the necessary tools and professional development to ensure that this occurs.

With our youngest students, LiteracyAPPLIED focuses on the tried-and-true building blocks of literacy – word power through phonics instruction, abundant reading opportunities, and workshops designed to help students envision themselves as writers.

At the secondary level, the plan will continue to build on this foundation while also taking literacy instruction well outside the English classroom and embedding it in every subject and across every content area.

Using this approach, it is our hope that by the time a student graduates from Spring ISD, the student will understand that literacy -- reading, writing, listening and oral expression – is applicable to every area life and that it is a key to unlocking opportunities.  

Below are the building blocks of LiteracyAPPLIED:

Engaging families and our community

Spring ISD is committed to making sure every child is reading on grade level so they can be successful in school and in life. As part of LiteracyAPPLIED, we are also embarking on a community campaign to encourage reading beyond the classroom.