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Millard Public Schools pilots targeted literacy program, reports early gains and plans to scale
Summary
The district outlined a District Initiatives 2 targeted literacy model using SIPs intervention materials, LETRS professional learning and added staff; four pilot elementary schools are part of year‑two implementation, with early positive indicators but concerns about attendance and funding for scaling.
District leaders presented the Millard Public Schools Board with details of a targeted literacy initiative launched under the learning community’s District Initiatives 2 partnership. District staff introduced Nicole Jamieson as the targeted literacy development facilitator leading the pilot across four elementary schools (Bridal, Norris, Neihart and Rockwell).
Implementation and model: Joe Vonderhaar presented a year‑by‑year timeline and said year 1 focused on building foundations and hiring; year 2 is the first full launch. The model centers on structured small‑group instruction, revised master schedules to maximize adult‑student contact, and targeted materials. “We’ve been able to fill all these positions, and fill them…
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