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Monongalia County Schools lauds research-backed reading, expands AP and dual-enrollment ELA options
Summary
District officials described two years of implementing science-of-reading practices at the elementary level, early positive signs in outcomes, a county rollout next year of Horizon benchmark testing designed to mirror PSAT/SAT, and expanded AP and dual-enrollment pathways including AP Capstone and a new WVU partnership.
Amber Nichols, host of the Monongalia County Schools podcast Motivation and Momentum, spoke with district instructional leaders about English language arts programs and next-year plans, including a countywide benchmark change and expanded college-credit opportunities.
Kevin Kalistra, instructional support leader for Monongalia County Schools, said the district is increasing opportunities for rigorous coursework at the high school level and preparing students for college testing. “We have hundreds of students between AP language and composition and AP literature and composition taking their exams this week,” Kalistra said, adding that the district will “partner with WVU, which is really exciting for us” to expand dual-enrollment sections next year.
Amy Hankins, elementary compliance specialist for Monongalia County Schools, described two years of implementing research-based practices from…
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