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Central CUSD 301 unveils proposed advanced‑learning pathway for elementary and middle grades

Central CUSD 301 Board of Education · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The district presented a recommended advanced‑learning pathway: elementary accelerated math starting in fourth grade, enrichment‑focused ELA in middle school, a multi‑measure rubric for qualification and staged implementation with pilot work in 26‑27 and broader roll‑out targeted for 27‑28.

Kim Paulus, the district curriculum director, and a committee presented a proposed advanced‑learning pathway designed to create an early on‑ramp for accelerated math and enrichment‑focused English language arts across Central CUSD 301.

The proposal recommends starting accelerated math in fourth grade (covering portions of fifth grade as the pathway rolls up) and offering enrichment‑style ELA in middle school rather than accelerating ELA content. Qualification would use a multi‑measure rubric including MAP benchmark…

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