District review finds executive-functioning challenges common; plans tier-one instruction and community pilots
Apr 17, 2026
A district executive-functioning review found teachers rate EF skills a widespread challenge (96% of teachers), with attention identified as the most common difficulty; the district plans tier-one instruction expansion, targeted special-education supports (SMARTS), teacher training and a community 'LetGrow' summer pilot.
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An executive-functioning (EF) review presented to the Reading School Committee on April 16 concluded that EF skills are a pervasive instructional concern across grade levels and recommended districtwide, tier-one approaches plus targeted special-education support.
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