Knowledge Nugget: “ If a child learns a basic high frequency word the wrong way, unlearning it once a habit has been formed is more difficult than learning it the right way the first time.” Louisa Moats

“Washington schools are rethinking how they teach reading in part because of a new state law that mandates all children in grades K-2 be screened for dyslexia beginning this year.” #literacyandjusticeforall seattletimes.com/education-lab/…

The elementary literacy coaches got to meet Tammy from @BookwormsRW in person!

PCSD Elementary Literacy Coaches & Instructional Lead Teachers collaborating around literacy data to accurately place students in literacy instruction. KIM FREEDMAN #closingthegaps #scienceofreading

This is going to be a fantastic year! Thank you PCSD for providing literacy coaches in each building!

Today we welcome Tammy Steele to the Paulding County School District from @UDPDCE to provide professional learning for our new elementary literacy coaches! On the agenda this week - Shared Reading Instructional Routines and How to Coach the Routines! @BookwormsRW

L4GA Coordinators’ Summit

PCSD schools are getting ahead by prepping for a new state law on screening K-3 students for dyslexia that goes into effect next school year. PCSD invited dyslexia expert and long-time special education educator and author John Connor to speak to 400 elementary teachers at PCHS.

Team Paulding is representing at the The Reading League!

Our Grant 1 Literacy Coaches wrapped up their 3 day Bookworms Genre-Based Writing training today with festive attire! @BookwormsRW Paulding County School District

Congratulations to our staff member of the month, Ms. McKinney, and our teacher of the month, Mrs. Sonnichsen! 🎉👏 #honeybeestrong #pcsdstrong

Literacy leadership was in action at McGarity Elementary today! Great job goes out to their Literacy Coach, Tara, for leading PL on Genre-Based Writing! @BookwormsRW Paulding County School District

Planning our BUILD conference led by our fearless Chief Academic Officer! Tiffany Lee Frachiseur, EdD

Congratulations to RitchMSRavens 8th grader Sumaya Bell, our 2024 District Spelling Bee Champion! If her name sounds familiar, it's because she was also the 2023 Champion! Bell and runner-up, 5th grader Hannah Nelson from Abney Elementary will advance to the regional competition.