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Shakopee school board adopts UFLI for K–2, 95 Phonics for grades 3–5
Summary
The Shakopee Public School District board voted March 24 to adopt a two-part foundational literacy program — UFLI for kindergarten through second grade and 95 Phonics for grades 3–5 — following a multi-year review and local pilot work.
The Shakopee Public School District School Board voted March 24 to adopt a two-part foundational literacy program for elementary students, approving UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Initiative) for kindergarten through second grade and 95 Phonics for grades 3–5.
The adoption — moved by Board Member Brophy and seconded by Board Member Valdez — passed on a voice vote. The district presentation described the change as the result of a two‑year evaluation and local pilots across multiple elementary buildings.
Why it matters: district leaders said the new materials are intended to provide a systematic, evidence‑based Tier 1 (core) reading program to improve early detection of reading needs, standardize instruction across sites and support targeted interventions for students who do not make expected progress.
Nicola Summer, assistant director for LTE…
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