TO:
Elementary Principals
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Mandy Thurman, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
2026-27 Literacy Planning Tools
We have updated our literacy resources for the 2026–2027 school year. These documents are available to assist in instructional planning and are linked directly in this memo and can also be found on the elemliteracy.jordandistrict.org website.
Available Resources:
- K–6 Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum: Guidelines for instructional minutes.
- K–2 Literacy Goals: Quarterly goals for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade
- 2026–2027 Pacing Guides: Revised schedules for both UFLI and Wit & Wisdom.
K–2 Instructional Support
We are excited to build on the success of this year’s Planet Kindergarten sessions! To support our K–2 literacy goals, we are expanding our professional learning line-up for the upcoming year:
- Kindergarten: We are bringing back our core Planet Kindergarten classes for those new to the grade level. For those who have already attended, we are adding new collaboration sessions to dive deeper into the content.
- 1st & 2nd Grade: We are launching brand-new themed classes specifically designed to support your grade-level literacy targets.
These optional classes are a great way to grab new strategies for your toolkit. Registration details, dates, and themes are all included in this document.
