Literacy Specialists

Literacy Specialists
Susan Bartholio and Laura Kirk

As literacy specialists we believe that all students need access to high quality literacy instruction. We partner closely with classroom teachers and parents to provide high quality literacy instruction for all primary students at Soaring Hawk.

What is Reading Recovery?

Reading Recovery is a highly effective short-term intervention of one-to-one tutoring for low-achieving first graders. The intervention is most effective when it is available to all students who need it and is used as a supplement to good classroom teaching. Individual students receive a half-hour lesson each school day for 12 to 20 weeks with a specially trained Reading Recovery teacher. As soon as students can meet grade-level expectations and demonstrate that they can continue to work independently in the classroom, their lessons are discontinued, and new students begin individual instruction.

What are Literacy Groups?

Literacy groups are a highly effective short-term intervention of a small group of students with similar literacy goals. Students receive thirty minutes of targeted instruction each school day with a specially trained literacy teacher in a small group. These small groups may continue for 6 to 9 weeks. As soon as students can meet grade-level expectations and demonstrate that they can continue to work independently in the classroom, their lessons are discontinued.

Susan Bartholio

My name is Susan Bartholio and I am a Literacy Specialist at Soaring Hawk. This is my 5th year in this position in Douglas County. I taught 1st and 2nd grade here at SHE before moving into a Literacy Specialist role. I have made many friends here and love everything about my job!

I live in Castle Rock with my husband and daughter who attends CVHS. Go Sabercats! I enjoy spending time with my 4 children and 5 grandchildren. We love family dinners and exploring beautiful Colorado mountain towns.

Laura Kirk
Kirk

Hi! My name is Laura Kirk and I am so excited to be back at Soaring Hawk! I was a classroom teacher here several years ago and left to be trained as a Literacy Specialist. I am thrilled to be back at a school that is so dear to my heart. This will be my 7th year as a Literacy Specialist in Douglas County.

I live in Aurora with my husband Jeff and our two cats. We moved to Colorado in 2011 and we love all the wonderful things it has to offer.... sunshine, beautiful mountains, fun sports teams, and concerts!

Helpful Links

Learn More about Reading Recovery

Reading Rockets

Reading Resources: U.S. Dept. of Education

DCSD Literacy Interventions Website

Douglas County School District Nondiscrimination Notice: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0067. Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records by email to [email protected]

Soaring Hawk ElementarySchool

Literacy Specialists

Soaring Hawk Elementary School