Develop and require a writing skills course for sixth grade students, setting the standards for middle school writing. Require every completed writing assignment, across the curriculum, to be evaluated form and content. Hire additional writing instructor to assist with teaching writing skills. Institute required summer reading and writing program. Establish that peer editing or self-editing should not be the only form of editing on a student's writing.
Teacher evaluation is necessary.
Establish a common language and format for teaching writing throughout the district. Select a district-wide writing program. Require professional development for all elementary and English teachers to establish a common teaching format throughout the district. The writing program should contain basic building blocks that can be expanded through each grade level. Hire or designate a language arts curriculum supervisor to oversee teaching of writing in grades 9 - 12.