Tangi Reads  

Literacy Initiative

Linda Baker, Coordinator of Reading First
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
985-748-7153 and 985-748-2525 Voice
985-748-8587 and 985-748-8953 Fax\

Mission Statement

Tangipahoa Parish School District is committed to the goal of all children reading

on or above grade level by the end of third grade.

Philosophy

Our purpose is to facilitate comprehensive and systematic instruction in the five essential components of

effective reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)

as supported by scientifically based reading research. We are committed to the early and

ongoing identification of students who are reading below grade level expectations,

and educating these students, using strategic and intensive programs that will meet prescriptive needs.

Our expectation is to improve teacher knowledge and behaviors through on-going, high quality professional

development, and in turn, affect significant improvement in students’ reading achievement.

Reading First Schools

DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)

Wavier Schools

Midway Elementary

• Reading First Support
• DIBELS
• National Institute for Literacy
• Children of the Code
• Open Court Resources
• Really Great Reading Company
• Florida Center for Reading Research
• Open Court Newsletter

• Put Reading First
• Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader
• Reading Tips for Parents
• Intervention Central
• More Tips for Parents
• Reading is Fundamental