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Dayton Grade School sets 95% Grade 2 reading goal, adopts ECRI model
Summary
Assistant Principal Jeff Taylor presented three priorities for Dayton Grade School including a K–2 literacy goal that 95% of students read at grade level by end of Grade 2 and the district's adoption of the ECRI reading model for K–2 instruction.
Assistant Principal Jeff Taylor told the board that Dayton Grade School’s top priority for 2024–25 is K–2 literacy, with a stated goal: "Ensure that 95% of students are reading at grade level by the end of Grade 2." He described concrete steps to reach that target, including lower K–2 class sizes, avoiding blended 2/3 classrooms where possible, and retaining Spanish Literacy as a standalone subject taught by a dedicated teacher.
Mr. Taylor also described the district’s adoption of ECRI (Enhanced Core Reading Instruction) for K–2. He said ECRI provides small-group Tier 2 supports for struggling readers, a structured literacy approach aligned with the science of reading, and professional development for teachers to improve consistency and instructional quality. Board members praised the focus on literacy and the expanded Spanish Literacy instruction; no formal vote or policy adoption occurred during the work session.
