Sumter School District updates council on Reading to Learn paraprofessional program

Feb 24, 2026

Sumter School District briefed the council on its Reading to Learn initiative, which places paraprofessionals in select kindergarten and first-grade classrooms; district reported progress and said a follow-up update is expected at the end of the school year.

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At a special called meeting reported to the council, Sumter School District provided an update on the Reading to Learn initiative funded in the prior year’s county budget. The program places paraprofessionals in selected kindergarten and first-grade classrooms to support early literacy development. Chairman James T. McCain said the district reported progress; the district plans a follow-up update at the end of the school year.

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