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Radnor outlines K–5 InterReading rollout, structured-literacy supports and cautious AI approach for teachers
Summary
Administrators previewed the new K–5 InterReading ELA program rollout with grade-specific professional development (full-day training next Tuesday and follow-up in November), continued structured literacy coaching, a new qualitative spelling inventory administered three times per year, and a cautious, professional-development-led approach to classroom AI use.
District curriculum leaders gave an overview of the coming school-year curriculum and professional-development priorities, focusing on a K–5 InterReading ELA adoption, structured-literacy supports and a measured approach to artificial intelligence in classrooms.
Doctor Diketich highlighted the district’s 2025–26 curriculum agenda including a book approval for 10th-grade English and assessment calendars for elementary, middle and high school. He pointed out that the assessment calendars include one additional assessment at elementary levels: "the qualitative spelling inventory, which will be administered 3 times over the course of the year," tied to the new K–5 ELA program.
Administrators described teacher leader training (two-day July session with consultant Doctor Michael McDowell), pilot teacher work over the summer and publisher-led full-day grade-specific training with HMH scheduled the week prior to the start of school and an additional service day Nov. 4. "We have a full day training on the 20 sixth, next Tuesday," one presenter said of the immediate PD schedule, and the team described on-demand coaching licensed through the publisher for grade-level chairs, MTSS facilitators and coaches.
Board members raised concerns about rapid or wholesale AI adoption. "I just I want us to be really sensitive and careful," one board member said, noting early research and cautioning against uncritical use of AI. Administration responded that Doctor Hand and his team will take "a very pragmatic approach" and provide ongoing professional development and updates throughout the year.
Next steps: implementation training for teachers next week, follow-up PD in November, continued monitoring and updates on AI guidance by the curriculum team.
