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District unveils reading plan and hires district reading specialist to drive early literacy goals
Summary
Conway Public Schools presented a district reading plan built from community feedback and named Dr. Kathy Sweare as district reading specialist; staff said the plan will be posted and updated quarterly and includes a vendor selection process for core instructional materials.
Conway Public Schools on Tuesday presented a district reading plan aimed at raising literacy and laid out a multi‑tiered approach that the central office will monitor and refine quarterly.
The plan, developed from community forums, parent and staff surveys and collaborative working sessions, identifies 10 pillars of reading success—including vertical curriculum alignment, early literacy intervention, professional development, assessment and equitable access. Dr. Kathy Sweare, the district reading…
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