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Board hears first read on new PreK–3 promotion and retention policy tied to state literacy rules
Summary
District leaders gave a first read of a promotion and retention policy aligned with Maryland's comprehensive literacy policy, outlining required student reading improvement plans, assessments and 'good cause' exemptions; administrators warned the work will require more reading specialists and funding to implement.
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Queen Anne's County Board of Education took a first look at a district promotion and retention policy for PreK through third grade that aligns with the Maryland State Department of Education's comprehensive literacy policy (published October 2024).
Bridget Passon, English language arts supervisor, and Angela Giebert, supervisor of instruction for early childhood and ELA pre‑K–2, told the board the policy's aim is to ensure early learners receive high‑quality, evidence‑based literacy instruction and appropriate interventions. Under state guidance, student reading improvement plans must be created for any PreK–3 student not reading on grade level. The policy relies on triangulated data…
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