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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FWIW, there was a curriculum implementation update the BOE meeting last week, and the memo included this about StudySync, the middle school English curriculum:

Secondary Literacy: StudySync
The StudySync curriculum resources provide modules that include anchor texts, paired readings, and  learning  activities  that  completely are aligned  to  grade-level  standards.  The  first  four  units address all of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts that are expected for Grades 6–8. Additionally, all units also include Extended Oral Projects and Extended  Writing  Projects,  as  well  as  assessments  that  are  aligned  to  the  units  of  study. The   StudySync   curriculum   includes   instructional   resources   and   assessments   that   address the  language  learning  needs  of  English  Learners/Emergent  Multilingual  Learners  (ELs/EMLs) at  all  proficiency  levels. MCPS  students  have  access  to  online  and print resources  and  novels for   instructional   purposes.   Additional   instructional   resources   were   developed   to   support ELs/EMLs  at  lower  proficiency  levels  in  collaboration  with  the  vendor  and  English  Language Development (ELD) teachers at the middle school level. Additionally, OCIP continues to work with StudySync on the addition of diverse texts.

[url]https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/CAGLA904C8AC/$file/Curr%20Implement%20Eval%20Review%20220113.pdf[/url][/quote]

Maybe someone else speaks bureaucrat, but that seems to be telling us that StudySync is exactly at grade level, and geared to meeting the needs of ELLs. That's great for emerging English learners, and I'm glad they have access to a curriculum that meets their needs.

But using a curriculum designed for ELLs, and that relies on "anchor texts and paired readings" rather than BOOKS is really frustrating for kids who need more engagement. [/quote]

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