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East Islip officials outline Science of Reading rollout for K–5; public asks about pilot and funding
Summary
District leaders presented a plan to align K–5 instruction with New York State’s Science of Reading guidance, describing an i-Ready/Magnetic Reading program with planned teacher professional development in June, September and November and classroom implementation starting in September.
The East Islip Union Free School District presented plans to align its K–5 literacy instruction with the New York State Education Department’s Science of Reading guidance and to implement a program the presenters called “Magnetic Reading” (presented alongside i-Ready supports), with teacher professional development planned before classroom rollout.
“New York State Education Department is mandating our alignment with the Science of Reading principles,” said Mrs. Nacarado, principal at Twin Point Elementary School. “The Science of Reading is an evidence-based body of knowledge…that explains how students learn to read and write.”
Mrs. Corinne Skarles, director of humanities, described the instructional program and timeline: “It’s a comprehensive literacy program for our K to 5 students.…
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