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Bay Shore literacy team asks board to pilot two Grades 3–5 programs
Summary
District literacy staff and a teacher team recommended piloting Into Reading (HMH) and MyView (Savvas) for Grades 3–5 to align instruction to New York Stateguidance on the science of reading and to prepare a recommendation for 2025—26.
District staff presented a proposal to pilot two elementary literacy programs for students in grades 3 through 5, telling the Board that teachers want a shared core resource across buildings and time to ensure alignment and fidelity.
The request came at a work session presentation led by Dr. Outlaw and a 22-member literacy team that reviewed the state'issued curriculum review criteria tied to the "science of reading" guidance and evaluated vendor offerings. The team asked the board for permission to pilot one or both programs this spring to inform a recommendation for the 2025—26 school year.
Teachers from both elementary schools examined current practice, identified the…
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