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Shakopee schools adopt K–5 foundational literacy programs; board approves UFLI for K–2 and 95 Phonics for grades 3–5
Summary
The Shakopee Public School District board voted unanimously to adopt a two-part foundational skills literacy curriculum: UFLI for kindergarten through second grade and 95 Phonics for grades three through five, with full rollout work planned for the coming school year.
The Shakopee Public School District board voted unanimously Monday to adopt new foundational‑skills literacy curriculum for elementary students, approving UFLI (K–2) and 95 Phonics (grades 3–5) as the district’s core resources.
The adoption came after a multi‑year pilot and review process. “So, tonight I’m bringing the recommendation for UFLY for grades K2 as our tier 1 kind of core instructional resource for all and then 95 phonics for grades 3 5,” said Nica, a district staff member presenting the recommendation to the board.
District leaders told the board the review began more than two years ago and considered national research, recent Minnesota standards and local pilot data from multiple elementary classrooms. Presenters described the purchase as a two‑phase adoption: the foundational‑skills programs approved Monday, followed by a later recommendation on…
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