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District 34 adopts K–3 phonics curriculum after pilot; board approves ~$300,000 initial package
Summary
After a multi‑school pilot and rubric review, the board approved adoption of the Really Great Reading K–3 phonics suite (Countdown, Blast, HD Word, Orbit) and authorized an estimated ~ $300,000 three‑year purchase and implementation plan with professional development starting Aug. 18.
The Glenview CCSD 34 Board approved a K–3 phonics adoption and purchase after a presentation by Dr. Silverman and district literacy coaches about pilot results, program alignment and implementation plans.
Administrators and coaches described a multi‑step selection process that used the Illinois Literacy Plan rubric, teacher and coach feedback, student pilot data (AIMSweb and NWEA MAP), and classroom visits to compare candidate programs. Two vendors were piloted; the…
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