Episode Description
Pentucket Regional School District  transitioned from balanced  literacy programs to teaching and learning with structured literacy and reading science. Coaches and leaders used data to support educators in understanding the purpose of the transition. They unpacked why the materials were different from what they previously used. Key takeaway: You can’t take your old practices with you and use them with the new materials. Pentucket currently utilizes Wit & Wisdom ELA, Geodes, Fundations, and Heggerty. 

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Resources 

• Grassroots Enthusiasm Powers Adoption of Evidence-Based ELA and Math Curricula
• Data Discussions Drive Progress: Pentucket's Curriculum Journey 
• The Shift from Fountas & Pinnell to Research-Aligned Reading Instruction
• Text at the Center (MEredith and Sue) 
• Understanding Wit & Wisdom Great Minds Blog, including Preparation Protocol link 
• Teaching with Complex Text: It’s a Complex Thing To Do Pentucket Teaching and Learning Blog 

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