FDLRS Work Groups

Reading

Purpose of Workgroup

The purpose of this workgroup is to research, conduct, and implement a network-wide, coordinated, consistent, and applicable staff development process that aligns with BEESS Initiatives in the area of reading in an effort to support Florida’s school districts.


Members

Member Title Center Phone Email
*  Lucia Townsend Co-Leader FDLRS Crown 904-346-4601 townsendl@
duvalschools.org
*  Susan O’Rear Co-Leader FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 orears@ocps.net
Becky Finn Member FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 Elizabeth.finn@ocps.org
Debbie Tihen Member FDLRS Island Coast 239-337-8127 debbieLT@leeschools.net
Jolene Ahlschwede Member FDLRS Sunrise 863-647-4258 jolene.ahlschwede@
polk-fl.net
Marilyn Hefferan Member FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 hefferm@ocps.net
Mary Bailey Member FDLRS Westgate 850-469-5429 mking@escambia.k12.fl.us
Patti McGee Member FDLRS Island Coast 239-337-8127 pattiMC@leeschools.net
Paula Marshall Member FDLRS Miccosukee 850-487-2630 marshallp@mail.leon.
k12.fl.us
Mary Ann Ahearn Member FDLRS Admin/HRD 386-312-2265 ahearnm@nefec.org
Valerie Watson Member FDLRS Admin/HRD 386-312-2265 watsonv@nefec.org

* Denotes Workgroup Leaders


Progress to Date

May, 2007
Met for first time in May, 2007 and planned a staff development offering for PDA-ESE Online Content Review Reading Module Facilitators to update their knowledge base.

December, 2007
Completed the PDA-ESE Reading Module Facilitator Update staff development offering in Orlando, FL.

September 25, 2008
The entire workgroup met in St. Pete Beach, FL during the FDLRS HRD Fall Meeting.  They recruited new members and created an action plan.

October, 2008
The Wikispace was created and files were uploaded.