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Jefferson students demonstrate UFLI lessons as district evaluates literacy adoption
Summary
Jefferson Elementary students and teacher Allison Jelasic showcased UFLI literacy lessons; Jelasic said the program drove measurable MAP growth in her prior class and Jefferson's kindergarten and first-grade teams are using UFLI this year while the district assesses gaps in its Scholastic adoption.
Principal Kyle Berto introduced Jefferson Elementarys work on building teacher clarity, professional learning communities and early-literacy interventions before kindergarten teacher Allison Jelasic led a short UFLI lesson for the board and attendees.
Jelasic described UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) as an "explicit and systematic program that teaches students the foundational skills…
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