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District literacy coordinator outlines benchmarks and a 'Tiger Reading Camp' pilot
Summary
Early Literacy Coordinator Christi Swan presented reading/listening benchmark data and a Tiger Reading Camp pilot offering intensive practice—'200 hours of reading practice in a week'—and the board requested more data-driven follow-up.
Early Literacy Coordinator Christi Swan presented the district's reading and listening benchmark data to the board and explained how benchmarks translate into supports for students. Swan described teacher/coach collaboration time following the grade-based school transition and highlighted professional-development involvement for Instructional Assistants as a benefit.
Swan also described the Tiger Reading Camp pilot: "Tiger Reading Camp, where students receive 200 hours of reading practice in a week." Board members asked for more specific, data-driven follow-up, indicating they want measurable outcomes and additional detail about how the intensive practice will be delivered and staffed.
