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Richfield officials outline literacy training push, MTSS changes and temporary online program outcomes
Summary
District leaders said a 2‑year ReadAct training is underway (175 staff enrolled, 71% completion to date), described elementary and secondary MTSS scheduling changes and digital tools, and summarized a temporary online program used during winter disruptions; officials said academic impacts will be measured with FastBridge and MCA results.
Richfield Public Schools administrators on April 20 gave the board an update on the district’s literacy professional development, multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) and a temporary online learning program implemented during winter disruptions.
Superintendent Steve Yianowski said the district enrolled about 175 staff in a two‑year literacy professional development program (presented to the board as "ReadAct"). He reported a mid‑April completion rate of about 71% overall and said 77% of the district’s initial cohort of 159 teachers have finished the training; roughly 20 teachers are behind the recommended pacing and are receiving one‑on‑one coaching and makeup opportunities to meet a July 1, 2026 completion target. “We’ve made a lot of progress…we’re definitely on track…
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