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District highlights pre‑K partnerships, literacy initiative and Primary Project during board meeting
Summary
Watertown City School District staff reported that 27 pre‑K classrooms operate in partnership with eight community based organizations, outlined literacy supports tied to the science of reading, and described the Primary Project mental-health intervention and other family supports.
District staff presented a multi-part update on pre‑K services, partnerships and supports at the Watertown City School District Board of Education meeting.
Beth Mower and pre‑K staff told the board that the district’s pre‑K program encompasses 27 classrooms operated through eight community‑based organizations: Bright Beginnings, CAPC, First Step, JCC, Little Luke’s, New Day, Treehouse and the YMCA. Two district‑run special classes also serve an integrated setting, staff said. The presenters emphasized alignment of pre‑K work with the district’s strategic plan and the use of a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) to address academic and social‑emotional needs.
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