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Winton Woods board adopts new K–6 literacy program aligned with state "science of reading"
Summary
The Winton Woods City School District board unanimously approved a new K–6 literacy curriculum from Savvas Learning (MyView/MyPerspectives). The board heard committee background, timeline and that $200,000 in state funding will cover initial costs; training will begin this spring ahead of full classroom rollout next school year.
The Winton Woods City School District board voted unanimously to adopt a K–6 literacy curriculum from Savvas Learning Company (MyView for K–5; MyPerspectives for grade 6) during its meeting on Jan. 28, 2025.
The curriculum committee, which included teachers, intervention specialists, gifted and ESL staff, building administrators, instructional coaches and community members, narrowed an initial pool of materials to three finalists before recommending MyView. Superintendent Denny told the board the program is “rooted in the science of reading” and was the first or second choice of about 85% of participating teachers.
Board members said they valued the district-led review and the opportunity for staff to examine materials before a vote. The superintendent said $200,000 in state funds will cover curriculum purchase costs and that professional development will begin this spring, with a phased implementation and fuller classroom use planned for the 2025–26 school year. “MyView Literacy is a comprehensive interactive core literacy program for grades K–5,” Denny said during the presentation.
District materials and the adoption process emphasized explicit instruction in the five pillars of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The program package includes decodable readers, phonics routines, handwriting foundations (print and cursive), vocabulary work, book-club discussion guides and teacher-facing assessments. The board packet noted the curriculum appears on the state’s list of approved materials that align with Ohio’s guidance on the science of reading.
Board members asked about vendor familiarity and rollout. Officials said the provider is part of the existing national publishing ecosystem (Savvas/Pearson family of products) and that training would include multiple sessions this spring plus summer pre‑service and monthly follow-up to maintain fidelity.
The motion passed on a roll call vote of 5–0.
Looking ahead, district leaders said they will order materials promptly after the vote, begin initial staff training in February and continue job‑embedded professional development through the 2025–26 year to support teachers as units and pacing are implemented.
