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Darien School District board hears K–3 'science of reading' plan; approves consent agenda
Summary
Principals presented a districtwide K–3 literacy plan grounded in the science of reading and described implementation steps, decodable text needs and professional development; the board approved the consent agenda unanimously and added a follow-up on middle-school scheduling.
The Darien School District board on March 24 heard a multi-principal presentation on a districtwide K–3 literacy program grounded in the science of reading and discussed classroom-library needs, implementation pacing and budget support. After the presentation and questions, the board approved its consent agenda by unanimous voice vote and asked staff to place a middle-school scheduling discussion on a future agenda.
School leaders said the district has aligned instruction around five foundational components — phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension — and is using a bundled materials set from HMH while providing sustained professional development for teachers. "Phonemic awareness is that skating for our students," said Natasha Tori, principal at Royal School, describing the oral-skill work that precedes letter-sound instruction. Principals said the district’s goal is…
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