Reading & Writing Our Story
Early Literacy
Our district’s dedication to early literacy has led to significant growth, earning us a 4-star rating for the first time. This achievement reflects our commitment to high-quality instruction rooted in the science of reading, ensuring that all students build a strong foundation in essential literacy skills. We continue to focus on evidence-based practices to support every learner’s success.
3rd Grade
5th Grade
Why this matters
Building a strong foundation in early literacy ignites a lifelong love for learning, paving the way for academic excellence and endless possibilities.
Highlights
3rd Grade
81.1%
Students Scoring Proficient or Higher
Local Rank
16th
Out of 56 Local Districts
Improvement
+19
Local Rank Spots
5th Grade
82.6%
Students Scoring Proficient or Higher
Local Rank
19th
Out of 56 Local Districts
Improvement
+8
Local Rank Spots
Voices from our team
Listen to what our dedicated teachers are saying about their experiences and insights.
We are looking closely at the data, what is the data saying? We can now look at student growth, have access to real-time data in our TBT Dashboard, and compare to same-grade peers across the district.
Tricia Fellers
Reading, Concord
I can build on the Scope and Sequence and progressions across K-2. LiteracyLink makes this possible.
Annette Stine
1st, Kyle
The literacy teams allow us to share strategies and methods for success across the district in a way that allows us to ask questions and get feedback.
Kathaleen Deam
3rd, Forest
We have made a dedicated shift toward the Science of Reading, grounding our literacy instruction in evidence-based practices. This allows us to build stronger foundational skills in our students and ensures that our teaching methods are aligned with the latest research on how children learn to read.
Sarah Walters
Literacy Instructional Support
The investment in teacher training in the science of reading is huge. This, combined with our literacy teams/collaboration times as a district, has an impact.
Julie Sillman
1st, Concord
The growth and resilience our students have demonstrated are remarkable. Their commitment to learning and overcoming challenges inspires us daily.
Michelle Addington
1st, Heywood
Quality curriculum has been a major benefit in our teaching. The consistency in vocabulary, terms, and routines supports our students.
Rebecca Frey
1st, Hook
IMSE training is propelling us forward, equipping our teachers with powerful, research-based strategies that enhance early literacy instruction and set our students up for success.
Ali Delk
1st, Concord
We are now explicitly and systematically teaching the foundational skills of phonics, focusing on the 'how' of reading. This approach ensures that students build a strong, step-by-step understanding of literacy from the very beginning.
Ashley Hoying
2nd, Concord