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District outlines preK—grade-3 literacy push, expands teacher training and assessment plans

San Francisco Board of Education · April 28, 2009
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Summary

District staff briefed the board on a preK-3 literacy initiative emphasizing reading comprehension, professional development for 600+ teachers, dual-language supports and plans for an integrated third-grade writing assessment and district English language development course.

District staff presented an update on preK-3 literacy work on April 28, outlining professional development, assessment pilots and plans to scale teacher training.

Francisca Sanchez, who leads the humanities team, said fewer than 60% of fourth graders were at proficient or above on California Standards Tests in English language arts and that…

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