Improving core instruction and literacy supports

For five Education for Change elementary schools to support improving core instruction and literacy supports for 900 transitional kindergartners to first grade students and their teachers. Funding includes: transitional kindergarten to first grade focused literacy coaches, tutor resources and a facilitated monthly professional learning community for site leaders and teachers to support data analysis and application of evidence-based literacy practices that help children secure the skills they need to be on track for reading success. Funding also includes support for 28 OUSD schools to receive SEEDS of Early Learning professional development for their transitional kindergarten teachers.