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Board briefed on proposed secondary ELA adoption; district recommends six-year contract with Savvas 'My Perspectives'
Summary
District curriculum staff recommended adopting Savvas 'My Perspectives' for grades 6–10, citing alignment with the science of reading, EdReports ratings and built-in teacher supports; procurement recommended a six-year subscription (~$2 million total) with phased professional development and in-district rollout.
Harford County Public Schools curriculum leaders recommended the board approve Savvas My Perspectives as the district’s new secondary English language arts program for grades 6–10 and sought the board’s approval to bring a contract to the March agenda.
Diane Mack, deputy superintendent for instruction, introduced a curriculum team that included Heather Kutcher (executive director for curriculum and instruction), Christine Scarry (supervisor for ELA) and Ann Marie Stetzler (assistant supervisor). Kutcher told the board the district ran a formal request-for-proposal process to ensure an open, competitive selection and that an evaluation committee of English teachers and specialists reviewed and interviewed finalists.
Kutcher said the Savvas six-year subscription…
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