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Darien outlines PK–12 literacy plan, assessment audit and steering teams

Darien School District Board of Education Curriculum Committee · January 15, 2026
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Summary

District literacy leaders presented a PK–12 plan to align curriculum and instruction, implement the HMH program in K–3, conduct an assessment audit and develop a 4–5 framework by year’s end; steering committees and professional learning were emphasized.

Darien School District literacy leaders told the curriculum committee they are pursuing a systematic PK–12 approach to literacy that builds on K–3 HMH program implementation and adds a unified vision, committee structure and an assessment audit to reduce duplication and strengthen instruction.

Dr. Falcone framed the update by saying the work extends beyond K–3 and must ensure a coherent continuum: "We really need to be thinking about a continuum," she told the committee. Kristen…

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