2023 - 24 Annual Report
Goal 2
The science of reading - backed EL Education Literacy Curriculum was launched across all kindergarten , first , and second grade classrooms throughout the district , plus a few third through fifth grade early adopter classes . Educators participated in a two - day professional learning experience to gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the knowledge - building curriculum , its connection to student achievement as well as managing teacher and student resources . Ongoing professional development was provided throughout the year to discuss impact on student learning and reflect on best practices and lessons learned . In preparation for this rollout , the Teaching and Learning department developed a teacher - facing website with an aim of streamlining access to key curriculum information and digital resources .
In addition , literacy specialists have provided crucial curricular and instructional support to educators by :
supporting building educator knowledge with content modules and planning lessons through lesson internalization studies , materials management , and feedback creating digital module guides and other resources to facilitate access to electronic materials including slide decks and printable handouts ; and developing a system to organize books and materials with support from community volunteers and administrative assistants EL ’ s culturally - affirming and engaging curriculum modules combine high - quality literacy work in domains required by the state of MA ( reading , writing , speaking and listening ); habitsof character ( perseverance , collaboration ; ethical behavior ); and mastery of knowledge and skills ( standards ). Todate , teachers have delivered more than 25 - 50 % of the content modules at each grade level . Students have the opportunity to grapple with complex texts , concepts , and vocabulary on a daily basis . In spring of 2024 , the staff in grades 3 - 5 will receive the training for their first implementation of the curriculum beginning in fall of 2024 .
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