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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 of the training are sharing samples and reported measurable classroom changes: “it is liquid gold,” one teacher said, characterizing the training’s impact on instruction. The staff described how PLC time is used to track assessment data and to share classroom practices across grade levels.
Student Services also presented how the district serves students under McKinney‑Vento and English‑learner programs. The district reported serving 37 homeless students (a figure that has ranged from 18 to 64 over recent years) and said it currently provides direct EL services to eight students with seven additional students in a monitoring phase. Staff described eligibility screens at enrollment, the use of Title I and other public/private sources and the goal of rapid enrollment so students can access meals and extracurriculars without delay.
Presenters said migrant education funding (Title I‑C) is not currently received by the district, and that services and funding levels can fluctuate year to year. Board members thanked staff and recognized the scope of work involved in implementing the training and student supports.
Next steps: Staff will continue LETRS implementation across grade levels and report progress; Student Services will maintain enrollment tracking and update the board as numbers change.
