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Primary school spotlights 'letters' training; district outlines services for homeless and English‑learner students
Summary
Bolivar Primary staff described district‑wide 'letters' (science of reading/LETRS) training and decodable texts to improve early literacy; Student Services reported the district is currently serving 37 homeless students and 8 English learners in direct services (7 in monitoring).
Bolivar Primary School leaders presented the district’s early‑literacy work during the March board meeting, highlighting Letters (LETRS) training for teachers, the shift toward decodable texts and family communication tools to track reading progression.
At the spotlight, staff described LETRS as deep, hands‑on professional development that aligns phonemic awareness, phonics and comprehension. A presenter said teachers in year‑two…
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