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Amherst Central presents elementary literacy and math curriculum updates, expands screening and interventions
Summary
District staff described expanded universal screening, new diagnostic and progress-monitoring practices, adoption of decodable readers and interventions (Wilson, SPIRE, EQuIPP), and an elementary math rollout tied to sustained professional development.
District curriculum leaders presented an overview of elementary curriculum changes, assessment updates and sustained professional learning intended to improve early literacy and math outcomes.
Dr. Shanahan, the presenter identified in the transcript, told trustees the district offered 73 distinct professional-development opportunities for elementary staff between May and October and is aligning curriculum review with a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). She outlined a three-part curriculum review cycle: curriculum development (content and scope), instructional delivery (approaches and strategies), and assessment of efficacy. “We offered 73 different unique professional developments in the elementary level,” Dr. Shanahan said, describing…
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