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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 5.

Title
APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF ACT NOW (ACCESSING COMPLEX TEXT) CONSUMABLE RESOURCE

Description
To approve the purchase of the selected consumable resource, ACT Now, to supplement Tier 2 instruction for grades 3-5. The student books guide collaborative practice that builds close reading skills, allowing students to read, annotate, and discuss the passages using text-based questions aligned to grade-level standards.

Gap Analysis
Progress monitoring data indicates the need for Tier 2 instruction to continue to support comprehension instruction.  


Previous Outcomes 

Sarasota County School District has previously utilized ACT Now to support Tier 2 instruction.

 

Expected Outcomes 
Students will develop grade-level comprehension skills. 


Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 1.1 - Establish a Solid Foundation

Recommendation

That the renewal of the supplemental comprehension resource be approved as presented.

 

Course Title

Grade Levels

Series Title

Publisher

Elementary ELA

3-5

Act Now Grade 3

Act Now Grade 4

Act Now Grade 5

Benchmark Education




Contact Information

AMY BEECHY  amy.beechy@sarasotacountyschools.net

JENNIFER MAINELLI  jennifer.mainelli@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA  rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact

$87,859.20

Funding Source: Grant (ESSER)



ATTACHMENTS:
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Act Now Quote5/31/2024Cover Memo