The literature gradually increases in depth and complexity throughout the school year to develop fluency and proficiency.
Writing is incorporated at all grade levels.
The process to select new curriculum and materials began two years ago, said Cindy Naudascher, an instructional support specialist at Resica. The district mapped out a plan beginning last Spring to identify teaching skills that the teachers would need to become comfortable with in order to manage different style of instruction, along with the ability to utilize assessments of student performance. One session training is not enough, Naudascher said. We had follow-up sessions all year long. I think we can say confidently now, we ve given teachers the skills they need.