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District reports early literacy gains after third year of ECRI coaching; program expanded into grades 3–5
Summary
District coaches and teachers reported rising foundational‑skills scores and described an “ECRI overlay” of routines for third to fifth grades. Staff highlighted trainer‑of‑trainers work, lab classrooms and measurable midyear gains on phonemic awareness and accuracy.
David Douglas School District literacy leaders told the board Thursday that early‑literacy investments are producing measurable midyear gains and that the district has begun expanding core ECRI routines into third through fifth grades.
Elise Hawley, assistant director of title programs, said the district’s ECRI implementation in K–2 is entering its third year and coaches are now overlaying ECRI routines on the intermediate HMH curriculum so older elementary students receive explicit foundational skills instruction. “We have seen upward trends in phonemic awareness and…
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