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Mattoon CUSD 2 hears presentation on literacy-aligned teacher modules
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Summary
A presenter described an eight-unit "letters" curriculum and professional-learning modules tied to the Illinois literacy plan; the first module emphasizes phonemic work and foundational skills, while the second targets writing and vocabulary in upper elementary grades.
At the meeting, the speaker recorded as Leah Smith described a set of professional-learning modules intended to support teachers' delivery of literacy instruction aligned with the Illinois literacy plan.
"Letters has 8 units. It has a module 1 that has 4 units...so like, if you're a fifth grade teacher, you might be sitting there saying, like, why am I getting this because we're talking about, like, all your phonemes and the fonts and all the sounds and how everything works," the speaker said, summarizing the content and purpose of the first module. The speaker said the second module is focused on grades 3 to 5 and "discuss[es]...writing and vocabulary and how that all plays in the part."
A second participant (speaker 4) said the materials are being forwarded to teachers so they can be better equipped to meet students' needs each day. The presenters framed the work as part of the district's response to the Illinois literacy plan and stressed tiers of instruction, with the stated goal of strengthening tier 1 classroom practices.
The presentation was informational; on the record there was no formal motion or vote associated with adopting the modules or changing curriculum materials during this session.
