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Superintendent outlines transition plan progress, emphasizes literacy and new CTE pathways
Summary
Dr. Heater told the Williamsburg‑James City County School Board that phase‑one work on the superintendent transition plan has begun, emphasizing expanded literacy supports, math initiatives, participation in a statewide CTE learning network (VALIN), and steps toward bringing JROTC to a host school; updates are scheduled through July 2027.
Dr. Heater delivered the first detailed update on the superintendent transition plan, reporting that 14 of 32 priority action steps are underway. "Literacy is the most important component of this entire plan," Dr. Heater said, and the division has increased Title I tutors, added contractual days for reading specialists in the proposed FY27 budget, and will provide literacy‑centered professional learning during summer Camp GPS to support classroom instruction.
The presentation outlined several linked efforts to strengthen instruction and pathways. The division has adjusted elementary SOL testing schedules to reduce student cognitive fatigue by splitting tests…
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