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Schenectady outlines early‑literacy plan aimed at 90% kindergarten letter identification by 2026

Schenectady City School District Board of Education · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Assistant Superintendent Analiz Cruz and literacy staff presented the district’s P–3 attestation work and monitoring plan tied to the 'science of reading,' describing curriculum alignment, walk-through monitoring (Bullseye), data entry to eDoctrina and targeted professional development for implementation fidelity.

Assistant Superintendent Analiz Cruz and district literacy staff presented the Schenectady City School District’s early-literacy strategy on Nov. 19, reporting the district’s P–3 attestation to the state and outlining steps to strengthen Tier 1 instruction across Pre-K through grade 3.

Presenters said the district has aligned curriculum materials to the science of reading and the state's culturally responsive framework and highlighted core programs (Foundations, Heggarty, Wit & Wisdom and decodable libraries). The presentation referenced…

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