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Act 135 literacy rules prompt structured-literacy rollout; Upper Dublin pilots ELA resources and plans professional development
Summary
District staff briefed the board on Act 135 literacy requirements (evidence-based curriculum adoption by 2027–28, required PD for certain educators by 2028–29, and universal screening three times annually) and described ongoing elementary and secondary ELA pilots that will inform recommendations to the board in May.
District administrators told the education committee on Jan. 7 they are preparing to meet new state literacy requirements under what presenters referenced as Act 135, and that current work puts Upper Dublin in a favorable position to comply.
Ms. Drennan summarized the statute’s main parts as described by the Pennsylvania Department of Education: districts must adopt an evidence-based reading curriculum by 2027–28; identify lead educators at each school to support implementation; require professional development for elementary-certified teachers, special-education teachers, reading specialists and administrators (with…
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