Reading Curriculum Overview

MDCPS English Language Arts Website - https://ela.dadeschools.net/#!/rightColumn/2318

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools ELA website is a resource for students and families, designed to support reading and writing development. It provides access to important information about Florida’s B.E.S.T. standards, tools for parents to enhance literacy skills at home, and resources related to the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which offers book delivery for students reading below grade level. The site includes lesson plans and activities that families can use at home, as well as important updates and information to help them engage effectively with your child’s education.

 

Florida State Standards - https://www.cpalms.org/public/search/Standard 

Select: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.); Grade 1

The CPALMS website outlines the key learning goals for students. These goals, known as standards, are specific learning objectives that guide what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The website helps students develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, following the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards. These standards ensure that your child is gaining the essential skills needed for success. The website also provides valuable resources and practice activities to support your child’s learning and help them become confident and successful readers and writers.

Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Website - https://flfast.org/index.html
The Florida Statewide Assessments Portal is a website for families to learn about the tests the students will take in school. It explains the Florida Statewide Assessments (FAST, B.E.S.T., Science, and Social Studies), which determine how well your child is doing in certain subjects. For students with special needs, there are Florida Alternate Assessments (FAA) that are designed to match their learning needs in subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies. The site also has information about the ACCESS for ELLs test, which measures how well students who are learning English are improving. This website helps families understand the tests and how they support your child's learning. First graders do not take the statewide Science or Social Studies assessments, as these begin in later grades.

District adopted reading program - https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/home-guest.html 
The McGraw-Hill Education website offers a wide range of educational resources and programs for PreK-12 students, including the Wonders reading program used in our district. It provides tools for teachers, families, and students to support learning in subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies. The website includes access to digital textbooks, interactive activities, and learning materials designed to enhance student engagement and understanding. Families can explore various resources to support your child's education and reinforce the skills they are learning in school.