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District moves to MTSS model and expands 'science of reading' training
Summary
District staff told the board the district merged several student-support committees into an MTSS model, rolled out a unified referral form, and is focusing on the 'science of reading' to strengthen early literacy instruction.
District staff (speaker 3) told the board that the district merged its gifted, RTI and SAT committees into a single MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) structure and rolled out a new referral form to simplify how staff raise concerns about students. "We rolled out the new referral forms today," the staff member said.
Speaker 3 said the district is focusing on the five components of reading instruction and building staff capacity so that the planned retirement of the reading teacher will not create service gaps. The board heard that the district's approach is designed to increase cohesion across supports and make it easier for teachers to bring concerns forward for coordinated response.
