The following video clips were filmed at Gordon Terrace Elementary School in the spring of 2011.
Video 1.wmv An Introduction to the Program and its place in the District Literacy Plan
Cathy Elliott, Project Director, Sector Leadership Development, Ministry of Education, Glenn Dobie, Director of Student Learning, School District 5, and David Standing, Principal of Gordon Terrace Elementary School, discuss the Sound Connections Program as it has developed to provide a school-based district program that has enhanced the literacy skills of all students in the primary years.
Video 2.wmv An Overview of the Program
Annette Rogers, Speech Language Pathologist in School DIstrict 5, overviews the program and its key elements. This clip also includes two examples of Annette working with student groups.
Video 3.wmv A Program Built on Student Data, Supported by Focused Adult Learning
Glenn Dobie and David Standing describe the student data process that drives the program development and implementation of Sound Connections. The use of Performance Standards and other measures are outlined. School and district support for implementation of the program are presented from both a school and district perspective. Richard Rogers, who coordinates the district professional learning for Sound Connections, describes the staff development model.
Classroom Teachers
Four classroom teachers from Kindergarten and Grade 1 describe and give examples of the Sound Connections Program in their classroom. The Student Service teachers discuss the role of this program in literacy intervention programs as this school moves forward in teams to empower all teachers to meet the needs of each and every student. In addition, there are examples of classroom work with students.
Video 5.wmv Parents' Perspective on Sound Connections
Two parents from School District 5 discuss their role in Sound Connections as it relates to literacy learning for the children.
Video 6.wmv Program Results and a Vision for the Future
Glenn Dobie and Cathy Elliott reflect on the results of the program to date and the district vision for future development. School District 5 contact information is included in this video as well.
