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The Instructional Insider

November 2026

The InstructionalInsiderNovember 2026

Learning Together: October Highlights Learning Together: October Highlights

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The Writing Revolution..... The Writing Revolution.....

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Our staff brings a range of experiences with The Writing Revolution (TWR). Some of you are just learning about it—and that is absolutely okay! Others have participated in formal TWR training, including self-paced learning modules, or joined small-group discussions with colleagues about implementing strategies.


The Writing Revolution is not a curriculum. It offers strategies for strengthening writing that can be integrated into the content you already teach.


Starting in January, we will share one strategy at a time that you can incorporate into your teaching. The purpose is not to add more work to your plate, but to provide practical tools that help you build stronger writers while supporting the learning already happening in your classroom.

Thank you for completing the survey and sharing your implementation needs. Your feedback will help guide our next steps and the support we provide. Our shared goal is to strengthen students’ writing skills across every grade level and subject throughout the district. Whatever your starting point, we look forward to learning and growing together.


If you want to check out The Writing Revolution website, visit HERE

The Writing Revolution - Empower teachers to help students

The Writing Revolution - Empower teachers to help students

By training educators in The Hochman Method©, The Writing Revolution (TWR) aims to help all students become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers.

launch thewritingrevolution.org

Upcoming Professional Development & Collaborative Conversations Upcoming Professional Development & Collaborative Conversations

Thursday, November 5, 2026: Evening Conferences


Thursday, November 12, 2026: DLT Meeting


Thursday, November 12, 2026: Elementary Grade Level Chair Meeting - 3:45


Friday, November 13, 2026: 3rd Grade Science with Missi


Saturday, November 14, 2026: Burbick Math and Science Experience for Middle School Girls


Monday, November 23, 2026: District-Inservice - Schedule Coming Soon


Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Happy Thanksgiving!🦃


Tuesday, December 1, 2026: Math Sub Committee Meeting


Wednesday, December 9, 2026: 6-12 ELA Subcommittee Meeting

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November 23, 2026 Inservice Schedules November 23, 2026 Inservice Schedules

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RIMP Clarification RIMP Clarification

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Assessments Assessments

K-12 Universal Assessment Calendar K-12 Universal Assessment Calendar

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Access K-12 Universal Assessment Calendar HERE

Acadience & STAR Allowable Accomodations Acadience & STAR Allowable Accomodations

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ACADIENCE / STAR Accommodations


Website Reference:

https://acadiencelearning.org/help-center/acadience-reading-assessment-accommodations/


https://support.renaissance.com/s/article/The-Accommodations-Toolbar?language=en_US

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  • English Language Arts
  • Financial Literacy
  • Fine Arts
  • Health Education
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Social and Emotional
  • World Languages
  • Early Learning
  • Career-Technical Education
  • English Learners
  • Extended Standards

Roosevelt Updates Roosevelt Updates

Benchmark - HQSD Schedule Benchmark - HQSD Schedule

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Full Schedule Click HERE

High School Ohio State Test Calendar High School Ohio State Test Calendar

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Access Roosevelt OST Calendar HERE

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Teacher Tools Hub - 2026-2027

Teacher Tools Hub 2026-27 for resources and links.

Stanton Updates Stanton Updates

Science Learning Days with Missi Science Learning Days with Missi

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Stanton Ohio State Test Calendar Stanton Ohio State Test Calendar

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Access Stanton OST Calendar HERE

Elementary Updates Elementary Updates

Preschool Assessment Dates Preschool Assessment Dates

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The Fall ELA & AEPS data collection dates are as follows:

8/15/26 - 11/14/26


The Fall ELA score upload deadline is TBD. Spring ELA & AEPS dates are TBD.


(Source: https://www.ohio-k12.help/ela-score-entry-and-reporting/ )

Diagnostic Collection Forms Diagnostic Collection Forms

FALL


Heggerty Form: https://forms.gle/DCAbKfW5b2Zr3BX9A


Kilpatrick PAST Form: https://forms.gle/iNGCDYgUMnCRi91n8


LETRS Survey Form: https://forms.gle/xWAgw8x6qtxw77Gb6

ELA & Math Pacing Guides ELA & Math Pacing Guides

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

Kindergarten Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027


Grade 1

1st Grade Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

1st Grade Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027


Grade 2

2nd Grade Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

2nd Grade Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027


Grade 3

3rd Grade Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

3rd Grade Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027


Grade 4

4th Grade Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

4th Grade Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027


Grade 5

5th Grade Literacy Pacing Guide 2026-2027

5th Grade Math Pacing Guide 2026-2027

Core Instruction Minimum Times Core Instruction Minimum Times

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Curriculum Resources - K-5 Curriculum Resources - K-5

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Elementary Ohio State Test Calendar Elementary Ohio State Test Calendar

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Access Elementary OST Calendar HERE

Literacy Decision Rules Literacy Decision Rules

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Access Decision Rules HERE

KCS K-5 Literacy Decision Rules Framework KCS K-5 Literacy Decision Rules Framework

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KCSD Paid Digital Subscriptions KCSD Paid Digital Subscriptions

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Abbey J. Bolton

Director of Instructional Programs

321 N. DePeyster Street

Kent, OH 44240

330-676-7620

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