The Virginia Literacy Act, passed in 2022, required the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to develop a list of core literacy curricula, supplemental instruction practices and programs, and intervention programs that consist of evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with science-based reading research.
The VDOE released lists in June and December 2023. PCPS considered two products and, after a review, staff recommended adopting Into Reading by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The cost is $458,679.22 for initial materials plus consumables and online resources for seven years. The purchase will be made with the balance of the ARP ESSER III funds plus budgeted textbook money from FY24.
Here is the expected timeline related to these materials:
- February: Purchase K-5 materials from HMH
- March: Delivery of HMH materials; initial review of intervention materials from state approval list
- March - May: Coaches conduct review of HMH materials and the PCPS Literacy Model for alignment and to prepare teacher training
- June: Submit the Division Literacy Plan to the Virginia Department of Education for approval; Offer teacher training on new HMH materials
- August: Offer teacher training on new HMH materials