TLF ID S7080
This teacher resource describes Raising the Bar (RTB), a coordinated literacy and numeracy strategy implemented in Tasmanian Government schools. The resource is organised in nine sections: Summary, Target student group, Method, Results, Lessons learned, Next steps, Research base, Further reading and links, and Contacts. It describes the crucial elements of the initiative including: the principal as literacy and numeracy leader; building the knowledge and capacity of all teachers; whole-school planning; using student data and evidence to inform instruction and set targets; intervention plans for underperforming students; and encouraging parents to support the program at home.