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Board to consider MyPerspectives ELA pilot after debate over comparison pilot
Summary
Administrators proposed a MyPerspectives secondary ELA pilot to start in second semester and a second comparison pilot ('Into Literature') to follow; board members debated timing and whether to approve a single pilot now or wait for the comparison program, and ultimately held the item for action next week to allow follow-up.
The Perkiomen Valley board discussed a proposed secondary English‑language arts pilot on Dec. 1 and deferred final approval to allow additional administrative follow‑up. Assistant Superintendent Mitchell presented 'MyPerspectives' as the first pilot for the second semester and said he plans to present a comparative pilot, 'Into Literature,' to the Education Committee in January.
Some board members favored approving MyPerspectives now to avoid leaving classrooms without curriculum when the current contract expires; others wanted assurance the district would run the comparative pilot so the board could evaluate both options. Administration said teachers have begun professional development for MyPerspectives and that it will bring the second pilot forward in January for board action in February. The board agreed to pull the item from consent and consider the action at the next meeting after clarifying rollout and training timelines.
Administration emphasized that approval this month would allow classrooms to receive materials in time for second‑semester instruction, while the second pilot's training schedule would be confirmed next month.
