Oregon Beacon Schools

Oregon's Beacon schools were selected on the basis of the progress they have made in demonstrating high quality implementation of effective reading practices and strong student outcomes. The purpose of the Beacon schools is to provide models of successful schoolwide beginning reading programs. These schools will serve as demonstration sites for schools throughout the state to visit. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe research-based reading lessons, learn about providing multi-tiers of reading support, and listen in on discussions on utilizing data to inform instruction.

OPEN TO VISITORS IN APRIL 2008:

humboldt
Humboldt Elementary,
Portland Public Schools
4915 N. Gantenbein
Portland, OR 97217

(503) 916-5468

Principal: Jamila Williams
Reading Coach: Mary Peake


To schedule a visit, please contact: Mary Peake (503) 916-5468

School Context:Humboldt Elementary has a total of enrollment of 264 students in grades PreK- 8. Their total K-3 enrollment is 120 students. A Title I school with 100% of their students eligible for Free and Reduced lunch, Humboldt has 5.5 certified teachers in grades K-3, 1 Special Education teacher, 1 ELL teacher, and 4.5 educational assistants to provide instruction to its students in grades K-3. Kindergarten students at Humboldt participate in a full-day kindergarten program. Approximately 13% of students in grades K-3 are receiving Special Education services, and 13% are receiving ELL services. Humboldt also has a diverse student population: 61% of the students are African American, 22% are Hispanic or Latino, 11% are Caucasian, 3% are Asian, and 3% are American Indian or Alaskan Native

School Schedule: Humboldt's School Schedule

CSI Maps for Fall-Winter 2008:
  • Kindergarten
  • First Grade
  • Second Grade
  • Third Grade

OPEN TO VISITORS IN FALL, 2008

Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary,
Medford School District
333 Holmes Ave.
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3800

Principal: Tom Sherwood
Reading Coach: Bridget McMillen

 

To schedule a visit, please contact: Bridget McMillen, (541) 842-3212

School Context:

Jefferson Elementary has a total of 544 students in grades K-6. Their total K-3 enrollment is 314 students. A Title I school with 67% of their students eligible for Free and Reduced lunch, Jefferson has 14 certified teachers in grades K-3, 1 Title I teacher, 1 Special Education teacher, 1 ELL teacher, and 13 classroom learning assistants to provide instruction to its students in grades K-3. Kindergarten students at Jefferson participate in a full-day kindergarten program. Approximately 25% of the students in grades K-3 are receiving ELL services.

School Schedule: Jefferson's School Schedule

CSI Maps for Fall-Winter 2008:
  • Kindergarten
  • First Grade
  • Second Grade
  • Third Grade

OPEN TO VISITORS IN JANUARY 2009, at Lincoln Street Elementary

Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street Elementary,
Hillsboro School District
801 N.E. Lincoln St.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1680

Principal: Toni Crummett
Reading Coach: Connie Robertson



To schedule a visit, please contact: Connie Robertson, (503) 844-1680

School Context:Lincoln Street is a new school in the Hillsboro School District this year and has a total enrollment of 536 students in grades K-6. Their total K-3 enrollment is 306 students. A Title I school with 76% of their students eligible for Free and Reduced lunch, Lincoln Street has 12 certified teachers in grades K-3, 1 Special Education teacher, 2 ELL teachers, and 6 educational assistants to provide instruction to its students in grades K-3. Kindergarten students at Lincoln Street participate in a half-day kindergarten program, with 66% attending an extended-day program for additional support. Approximately 9% of students in grades K-3 are receiving Special Education services while 53% are receiving ELL services. Lincoln Street also has a diverse student population: 68% of the students are Hispanic or Latino, 29% are Caucasian, and 1% are African American, Asian, and American Indian or Alaskan Native.

School Schedule: Lincoln Street's School Schedule

CSI Maps for Fall-Winter 2008:
  • Kindergarten
  • First Grade
  • Second Grade
  • Third Grade
  • Fourth Grade
  • Fifth Grade
  • Sixth Grade