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Petersburg schools expand literacy plan, add middle-grade curriculum and individualized reading plans
Summary
The Petersburg district updated its Division Literacy Plan to extend state-required reading supports through grade 8, adopt new textbooks for grades 6–8, and require individualized student reading plans for students scoring basic or below basic on reading assessments.
PETERSBURG, Va. — Petersburg City Public Schools presented an updated Division Literacy Plan Wednesday that expands state-required reading supports through grade 8, adopts new middle-grade instructional materials and requires individualized reading plans for students who score ‘‘basic’’ or ‘‘below basic’’ on reading assessments.
Elementary reading specialist Tasha Jackson and the district’s secondary specialist presented the revisions on behalf of the district’s curriculum team. The update is intended to align local practice with the Virginia Literacy Act’s requirements while adding locally chosen materials and systems for monitoring progress.
Key points in the revision:
- Curriculum and materials: The district will…
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