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Clayton County outlines Riverdale Early Learning Center and K‑1 structured literacy rollout
Summary
District leaders briefed the board on plans to open the Riverdale Early Learning Center in August 2026, implement Orton‑Gillingham structured literacy for early grades and add executive‑functioning instruction; board members asked for clarity on staffing, pacing and potential expansion to additional grades.
Clayton County Public Schools presented details on a new Riverdale Early Learning Center and a structured early‑literacy initiative during the June 23 board meeting, saying the center will open in August 2026 and that the district aims to have students reading by the end of first grade.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Delphia Young and elementary‑academics staff described the Riverdale Early Learning Center as a lab site that will initially serve pre‑K 3, pre‑K 4 and kindergarten students; first grade will be added the following year. The district said it had…
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