Interactive Software to assist with Language Disorders (2000)
This grant will purchase software that will allow the speech pathologist to use a broader variety of intervention strategies for children with expressive language disorder. The primary users of these programs will be children in grades 2-5 who have problems with writing and language arts because of their difficulties organizing words and ideas into sentences.
Author Visit: John Gardiner (2003)
John Gardiner, author of Stone Fox, will make presentations to the students, parents and teachers. He will focus on writing for each of these three audiences.
Reading Comprehension Management Software (2004)
Money from this grant will be used to purchase software that assists in the differentiation of reading instruction.
Poetry Week (2006)
(Franklin and Washington Schools)
A child's voice poetry week, co-funded with the generosity of Franklin's and Washington's PTOs. Bill Buczunsky is a poet and performer who works with students to help them imagine, create and perform poetry. At the end of the week-long interactive assemblies, the students will participate in an open-mic night in which they can perform their poetry to families and friends.
Climbing Wall (2007)
Working in partnership with the Franklin PTO and another grant received by Franklin school, this grant will provide Franklin School with a climbing wall in their gym.
Study Island (2008)
(Franklin and Washington School)
Funds from this grant will be used to purchase a subscription computer diagnostic and instrumental program used as a way to assess, accelerate, and individualize curriculum. It provides opportunities for every student to monitor and become responsible for learning.
