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Dysart continues study of Spalding phonics after mixed results at pilot schools
Summary
District staff reported mixed DIBELS results from pilot use of the Spalding phonics program at Freedom and Countryside schools and outlined next steps including classroom observations, vendor follow-ups, staff surveys and potential multi-year implementation planning.
The Dysart Unified School District governing board heard an information update on the Spalding phonics program and directed staff to continue evaluating the curriculum after staff reported mixed results from two pilot sites.
Dr. Asai, presenting the update, said, "Spalding is currently used to teach phonics at Freedom and at Countryside. It is not used as our sole tier 1. Our tier 1 that really gets to those AASA standards is our HMH series." He told the board district staff met with the Spalding representative, learned of additional tier-2 resources and planned classroom learning walks with the vendor.
Staff described DIBELS outcomes for kindergarten through third grade…
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