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District credited with early-literacy gains after statewide LETRS rollout
Summary
NHCS officials told the board that districtwide LETRS training, new curriculum and newly funded early literacy facilitator positions produced a 10% mid-year gain on DIBELS and at least 60% proficiency across K–3 grades at mid-year, prompting a state board invitation to present the work.
New Hanover County Schools staff told the board on May 5 that a districtwide push on early literacy—including LETRS training for teachers, adoption of new core materials and a three-year endowment to fund literacy facilitator positions—has produced measurable reading gains in elementary grades.
At a presentation led by district literacy leaders, the board heard that the district added dedicated early literacy facilitators in every elementary and pre-K program and invested in aligned professional development and coaching. Maureen Hill, who led the professional-development portion of the presentation, said the…
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