Richland 1 outlines early-reading and intervention pilots as part of report-card strategy At the Dec. 16 work session, district staff announced a second-semester Pre-K Kickstart reading rollout, expansion of Brain Boosters for GT identification, a RISE intensive summer-read intervention pilot in six schools, and Palmetto Math Project participation at select schools.

Richland 1 is set to launch an innovative Kickstart reading program for pre-kindergarteners this spring, aiming to build a stronger literacy foundation alongside exciting new initiatives for gifted identification and summer intervention.

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EPISD reports GT redesign progress: universal 2nd‑grade screening, new coordinators and 6‑12 elective pathways in development District academic leaders described a year of changes to El Paso ISD’s gifted‑and‑talented program: universal second‑grade screening with NWEA MAP and CogAT, creation of campus GT coordinators and a management system, expanded professional development, and draft STEM and ELAR elective pathways for grades 6–12.

El Paso ISD is revolutionizing its gifted-and-talented program with new universal screenings and dedicated coordinators to ensure every talented student is identified, regardless of their background.

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