Darby Woods Y-Pack

Darby Woods uses the Literacy Collaborative Framework as part of an initiative with the Ohio State University. This initiative is a long-term professional development program designed to provide a comprehensive school-wide approach to literacy instruction in the primary and intermediate grades. Teachers use an integrated approach to teaching the language arts. Four elements of reading and four elements of writing are provided in daily three hour blocks of time. The reading components are: read aloud to children; shared reading; guided reading in small groups; and independent reading. The writing components are: shared writing; interactive writing (where student and teacher share the pen); guided writing and writing workshop; and independent writing.

Child Ages:

5 years - 10 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services - county contract