The Instructional Insider
November 2026
Learning Together: October Highlights
The Writing Revolution.....
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
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
November 23, 2026 Inservice Schedules
RIMP Clarification
Assessments
K-12 Universal Assessment Calendar
Access K-12 Universal Assessment Calendar HERE
Acadience & STAR Allowable Accomodations
- 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
Benchmark - HQSD Schedule
High School Ohio State Test Calendar
Access Roosevelt OST Calendar HERE
Stanton Updates
Science Learning Days with Missi
Stanton Ohio State Test Calendar
Access Stanton OST Calendar HERE
Elementary Updates
Preschool Assessment Dates
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
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
Core Instruction Minimum Times
Curriculum Resources - K-5
Elementary Ohio State Test Calendar
Access Elementary OST Calendar HERE
Literacy Decision Rules
Access Decision Rules HERE
KCS K-5 Literacy Decision Rules Framework
KCSD Paid Digital Subscriptions
Director of Instructional Programs
321 N. DePeyster Street
Kent, OH 44240
330-676-7620