Curriculum NEWS for you!
Stuff you need to know...
Thanks for a great start everyone!!
The new ELAR materials are here!
Great news! Now what?!?!
Thanks for thinking BIG with us!
Aug. PD went well and we thank you for participating and starting the year on a positive note!
Our new team is learning a ton & having fun!
Thanks to all for being patient & supporting us as we try to serve YOU!!
Scope & Sequence for the new reading adoption
District - wide:
We are going to follow the scope and sequence of the reading adoption for all grade levels. We will be sending out YAGS to reflect the TEKS that are taught during each 9 week grading period. We have more resources than ever before and the quality is good! We all have a lot to learn about the new TEKS and the new materials, so these are exciting times! This district has always respected teacher autonomy and we believe that you strive to do what is best for your students, so we understand that you may have certain books and resources that you want to incorporate where they fit with the new TEKS. Several teachers are planning some cross-curricular units that will be amazing and many have engaging activities to incorporate. We can't wait to see what you will do with all that you have at your fingertips now!
Zaner-Bloser Spelling
The decision to adopt separate spelling resources was made to improve and enhance spelling practices across grade levels and across the district. Our writing scores reflect a need for improvement in several areas. Zaner-Bloser looks to be a time-saving, user-friendly source for differentiated word pattern practice and editing instruction. We plan to provide on campus training to help you discover all the resources that you have access to.
Daily 5
You will find many materials for your Daily 5 stations in your new resources. Check them out!
*Zaner-Bloser has some ready-to-go materials for word work and the online games would also work well in your D5 rotations!
*The online resources from HMH and Pearson have stories with audio and will work well for "listen to reading."
These just name a few. Be sure to take a look at these while you are planning!
Online log in information
Please watch your emails for log in information. Kristen is working with the publishers to get all of the imports completed and you should have access to your online accounts very soon!!
Keep your eyes open for ongoing training and planning opportunities!
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NEWS from the TEA
Click here for info about how the new ELAR TEKS will be rolled out for STAAR testing purposes.
EARLY LITERACY SCREENING
Istation
The RTI teams on each campus will assist with BOY screening in SEPTEMBER.
esgi
The RTI teams will assist you with BOY screening. It can begin in AUGUST.