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Board to display ELA and middle‑grades science materials for public review; ELA adoption recommended to board next month
Summary
The board heard recommendations to adopt a single ELA resource (referred to in the transcript as 'magnetic reading', vendor also makes iReady) and 'Experience Science' for grades 6–8; materials will be on public display in Grantsville and Oakland with a feedback survey open through March 4 before a board vote next month.
The Garrett County Board reviewed two curriculum adoption recommendations Feb. 10 and will take final action after public review.
Elementary reading: A teacher committee of 15 piloted and evaluated materials and recommended purchasing a single ELA resource that the presenter described in the transcript as "magnetic reading," noting that the company also created iReady. Presenters said the materials align with the Maryland State Literacy Policy and the state’s science‑of‑reading regulation, incorporate phonics, comprehension and writing, and include educator supports and extensions. The materials were delivered to the Ruth Enloe Library (Grantsville) and the Oakland branch and will be available for public review beginning Feb. 11 with a public survey open through March 4. The board will consider a vote on adoption the following month.
Middle grades science: The board heard a recommendation for 'Experience Science' for grades 6–8. Presenters said the resource aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, fits within the approved FY26 budget, provides on‑demand training and digital supports, and will be displayed alongside the ELA materials for public review.
Presenters emphasized that teachers used the state rubric and science‑of‑reading training to vet materials, and that the display period will collect feedback from teachers, parents and community members prior to the board's decision.
