Jen Milano - Literacy Support Specialist
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Welcome to my webpage! I am the Literacy Support Specialist here at Dowling School! Monday through Thursday, I design and implement lessons for guided reading / literacy groups in grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5 to support students as they progress as readers. Some of my literacy groups take place within the classroom community, while others take place in a separate space. In addition, I assist with administrative tasks related to our literacy curriculum and our School Improvement Plan. As an SOEI observer, I conduct teacher observations on Fridays.

Look below for Literacy Resources!
PDF Reading Level Expectations   --  These are the current MPS Reading Level Expectations
PDF Handy comprehension questions to ask your child   --  These questions are tailored to your child's reading level!
PDF Reading behaviors and strategies to try   --  copyright CAFE, do not reproduce
PDF CAFE Menu   --  These are the four key components of being an excellent reader. This material is under copyright, do not reproduce.
PDF Welcome letter from Benchmark Advance   --  Benchmark Advance reading curriculum was adopted across MPS last year. Take a look at their family welcome letter.
Daily Schedule

Fridays .2= Additional Observer. If there is any additional time available beyond observations and documentation, this time is used for literacy/curriculum organizational needs, collaborating, meetings as needed, and additional paperwork/data as needed.

Mon-Thurs .8= Small group instruction with students in grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5

8:00-8:25 Teacher prep

8:25-9:00 Breakfast duty

9:00-10:00 Kindergarten
 
10:00-10:30 Third grade
 
10:30-11:05 First grade
 
11:05-12:00 PREP
 
12:00-12:40 Fifth grade
 
12:40-1:10 Lunch
 
1:10-2:00 Fourth grade
 
2:00-3:00 Fifth grade
 
3-3:15 Parent Pick-up duty
 
3:15-4 Teacher prep/meetings