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Northwood credits targeted literacy program and grants for iRead gains to 88%
Summary
Northwood staff told visitors that targeted Orton-Gillingham instruction, Jumpstart teachers funded by a Brannigan grant and Title I dollars, and college partnerships helped raise cohort iRead pass rates to about 88% and set multi‑year goals toward the state 95% target.
Northwood Elementary, part of Franklin Community School Corp, said targeted literacy supports and outside partnerships have produced substantial gains in student reading. Carly, a school presenter, told visitors that the school’s differentiated Orton‑Gillingham (OG) block places students by need so those far below grade level receive smaller, intensive instruction.
"We are 60% free and reduced lunch," Carly said, framing the context for the interventions. "We're up to 88%." She said those gains reflect both classroom changes…
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