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# My school has been implementing PLD for a while, but how do we start using the tracking sheets?

| Step 1: Register for the PLD tracking sheets using this link:  https://pld-literacy.org/plds-tracking-sheets/
* You will receive instructions on the first tab READ THIS FIRST, which outlines how to set up the sheets.
 
| Step 2: Teachers will need to complete the placement tests for whichever term you wish to commence. 
* The Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual is here: https://pld-literacy.org/product/early-years-screening-tracking-manual/ 
* The Foundation Screening & Tracking Manual is here: https://pld-literacy.org/product/foundation-screening-tracking-manual/ 
* The Year 1 & 2 Screening & Tracking Manual is here: https://pld-literacy.org/product/year-1-2-screening-tracking-manual/ 
* TheYear 3, 4, 5 & 6 Screening & Tracking Manual is here: https://pld-literacy.org/product/year-3-4-5-6-screening-tracking-manual/ 
 
| Step 3: Teachers need to not only enter the percentage scores from the placement tests, but they need to establish an implementation plan and three targeted teaching groups for their class. 
* Here is a demonstration video for the Early Years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTfZ6PTWpg&t=128s 
* Here is a demonstration video for Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOeJJsI0otA&t=50s 
* Here is a demonstration video for Year 1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl4LNyfLYyA&t=26s 
* Here is a demonstration video for Year 3, 4, 5 & 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPEj6ATw638 
 
 
| * Step 4: Many teachers express that they are not strong with EXCEL/Google Sheets. Below is a short training video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4jDqnbWOAg&list=PLaxKqPSrwOUZccbF_QzR3AAiGaHdJCq_m
* Early Years and Foundation are to implement the first two functions.
* Year 1-6 are to implement all three functions. 

| Step 5: Once established, PLD can offer support with the tracking sheets. Below is a form that needs to be completed when requesting support with the tracking sheets:
* https://pld-literacy.org/request-for-support-with-pld-tracking-sheets/ 

| Step 6: It is likely that if the school has been implementing PLD for some time, that a training update is required. You may wish to consider the online courses or a short staff meeting session. 


Kind regards, 
The staff at PLD.