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Northern Lehigh committee outlines literacy rollout and explains state testing changes
Summary
District curriculum committee heard updates on the K–6 Amplify literacy rollout, plans for professional development and family outreach, and state testing shifts including the PSSA move to grade 5 and a new state benchmark called Firefly.
The Northern Lehigh School District curriculum committee heard a progress report on literacy and assessment changes at its committee meeting.
Mr. Pine said K–6 teachers are "well underway" with the Amplify/CKLA program and that early tech and materials issues have been resolved. "A main concern... has been pacing," he said, noting a targeted PD session next week on lesson design and a November booster to help teachers prioritize content. He said the district will hold a literacy night on Oct. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. and will share an introduction video and a…
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