District adopts UFLI literacy program for K-2, funded through James Patterson partnership
Nov 18, 2025
Literacy coordinator Heidi Roberts told the board the district is implementing the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) across K-2, providing free instructional kits and coaching through a James Patterson-funded partnership and reporting early gains in teacher confidence and satisfaction.
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Heidi Roberts, the district's literacy coordinator, presented the Monroe County School District's decision to adopt the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) for kindergarten through second grade and described early implementation supports and results.
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