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District reports K–2 literacy gains and outlines use of $1M learning recovery grant
Summary
District staff reported measurable K–2 improvements in foundational literacy and explained that a three‑year Learning Recovery Block Grant (~$1,000,000) will expand Orton‑Gillingham staff and district math practices.
District staff updated the board on progress toward LCAP Goal 3 (foundational literacy) and I‑Ready diagnostic results across grades. Presenters said concentrated work in kindergarten through second grade produced notable gains: a 45% increase on benchmark consonant sounds, a 28% increase in vowel sounds and an 18% increase in students able to read CBC words compared with the previous year’s February measures.
Staff also summarized I‑Ready growth measures across grades and noted pockets of positive movement in both reading and math. "We put a lot of time and energy over the last two years digging into K–2," a presenter said while explaining how third‑grade readiness drove the focus.
The district described an approximately $1,000,000, three‑year Learning Recovery Block Grant it received from the state. Staff said the top priorities from stakeholder Shark Tank presentations were (1) continuing expansion of Orton‑Gillingham programming with at‑site specialists and (2) expanding consistent districtwide math practices and curricular review.
Board members asked for clarification on measurement timing and scope; staff said final decisions on continued programs and material adoption will be made after reviewing outcomes from the current year.
Next steps: continue monitoring Core and I‑Ready benchmarks and move forward on block-grant expenditures to be reported back to the board.
