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District outlines literacy framework, sequencing and data plans for K–6
Summary
Administrators described a research‑based literacy framework, a split K–3 and 4–6 adoption strategy, plans for teacher training/coaching, and a schedule for assessments and pilot implementation to monitor student growth.
District administrators presented a literacy framework intended to guide selection and use of ELA materials across elementary grades and explained why the adoption was split into K–3 and 4–6 teams.
The framework breaks literacy into five categories (foundational skills, shared/engaged reading, writing/grammar components, differentiated small‑group instruction, and intervention). The presenters said they developed the framework with outside consultants to align to the "science of reading" and to ensure curricular choices match district priorities.
Administrators described how they will pilot materials, select common formative assessments embedded in the curriculum and use those data points to monitor student growth between grade levels rather than relying only on triannual NWEA testing. They emphasized ongoing coaching and a high‑quality literacy coach as a priority: "That is something that we will continue to develop," the presenter said, noting the district currently lacks a regular literacy coach.
For grades 4–6 the district is still vetting options and expects a decision by December; the K–3 adoption has been finalized with Bookworms and Foundations adopted to begin implementation cycles.
