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Carmel Clay Schools outlines "science of reading" rollout, shows classroom demos and early evaluation plans
Summary
District leaders presented the research base for the "science of reading," demonstrated lessons with third graders, and said they have adopted Wit and Wisdom alongside Fundations and GEODES; officials said it is early to judge outcomes but some grade-level gains appeared in initial NWEA checks.
Carmel Clay Schools leaders presented a workshop on the "science of reading" during the board meeting, describing the research foundation and showing how the district is applying those principles in K–5 classrooms.
Anne Arroyo, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, framed the field using The Reading League's definition, saying the science of reading is "a vast interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing." She told the board Indiana's Department of Education has issued guidance and the state enacted a legislative definition that narrowed the district's list of recommended K–5 core reading programs.
Megan Shoaf, the district's K–12 literacy specialist, led a classroom demonstration…
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