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Newport-Mesa board hears results of early-literacy push and plans wider Heggerty use
Summary
District presenters said targeted phonics instruction, screening with Acadience and Heggerty lessons have contributed to early gains; the board heard details on teacher training and plans to expand supports into grade 2 and intervention tiers.
Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees on Aug. 22 received an update on early-literacy work that district staff say is improving reading outcomes for the youngest students.
School officials described a mix of assessments, a focused phonics curriculum and expanded professional development as the pillars of the effort. “When we refer to early literacy, we’re referring to a compilation of skills required to become fluent readers,” a district presenter said, explaining the use of Acadience screening three times a year and the Heggerty (Bridge to Reading) program…
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