Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/26/2020 - 6:00 AM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Info
Subject: K-2 Literacy Task Force Project Plan
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Academic Excellence and Educational Equity
Policy: IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
200626_Brief_K-2_Literacy_Task_Force_Project_Plan.pdf
200626_K-2_Literacy_Task_Force_Project_Plan_Summary.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: As a result of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) School Board’s commitment to early literacy and in alignment to the ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan, ACPS developed a K-2 Task Force comprised of teachers, administrators, and literacy coaches representing each elementary school to address early literacy needs. Together, the committee met over several months and:

• Analyzed our student data;
• Reviewed current academic research and literature;
• Inventoried current ACPS practices and resources; and
• Developed a plan to address the literacy needs in ACPS with a goal of equity for all students.
Background:
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information provided within this brief and attachment.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent