Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
CPS unveils district instructional plan with a heavy push on third‑grade reading and classroom supports
Summary
Superintendent Murphy and the instructional team presented a districtwide 'road map' for curriculum, benchmarks and coaching focused on Tier 1 instruction, weekly benchmark cadence, a third‑grade reading push, expanded coaching/cohort work, tutoring coordinators and an Algebra 1 pilot scaled across high schools.
Cincinnati Public Schools presented a multi‑layer instructional plan on Oct. 6 designed to align curriculum, assessments and school‑level coaching and to lift outcomes—particularly early literacy.
Superintendent Laura Murphy introduced the plan and asked the board to endorse a districtwide “road map for teaching and learning” that the administration says will ensure consistent, high‑quality Tier 1 instruction across schools. The presentation included data review, classroom observation protocols, professional development cycles, benchmark tools, and targeted supports for third grade and Algebra 1.
Key points and targets - Third grade reading: staff highlighted past patterns in the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
