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Welcome to the secondary ELA website for Hartford Public Schools!
Purpose
Purpose
This website is the central hub for Hartford Public Schools secondary ELA educators. Use it to find your course's curriculum materials, stay current on department updates, and connect with colleagues across the district.
This website is the central hub for Hartford Public Schools secondary ELA educators. Use it to find your course's curriculum materials, stay current on department updates, and connect with colleagues across the district.
Recent Updates
Recent Updates
Reading Foundations Slide Decks
Reading Foundations Slide Decks
The Google Slides sets for STARI Units 3.1 and 4.1 are now available. You can also find them linked directly in the Reading Foundations curriculum maps under "Frequently Referenced Resources."
If you wish to edit them, make your own copy: File > Make a Copy > Entire Presentation.
Updated August 31, 2026
Hartford Public Library
Hartford Public Library
Information about the Boundless program and Hartford Public Library has moved to its own page. Click here.
Updated August 31, 2026
WIN Blocks Pages
WIN Blocks Pages
Dedicated WIN Block pages are now live for Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8, giving teachers a single place to find everything needed to plan and run WIN block instruction.
What's included on each page:
Unit 1 curriculum map and pacing guide, with an overview of how WIN instruction differs from Tier 1 for that unit
Foundational routines for Weeks 1–2 (station rotation, Reading Plus, tech etiquette, grading, restorative practices, and sustaining motivation)
Grade-specific resources: Language Workshop materials, SpringBoard texts, goal-setting and progress-monitoring tools, and Reading Plus guidance
Updated August 28, 2026
STARI Professional Learning Playlist
STARI Professional Learning Playlist
The STARI PL playlist is now available. Here, you will find a full set of training slide decks covering key STARI instructional topics (discussion, fluency, guided reading, and more).
In addition, each Reading Foundations curriculum map now links these professional learning slides with relevant lessons.
In addition, each Reading Foundations curriculum map now links these professional learning slides with relevant lessons.
Updated August 28, 2026
Courses
Courses
Middle School
Middle School
High School
High School
Electives
Electives
Curriculum Materials
Curriculum Materials
District Guidance and Information
District Guidance and Information
District Calendars
District Calendars
2026-2027-HPS-Calendar-(Adopted-3.18.25)(1).pdfFinal 2026-27 Academic Grading Calendar.pdfPage updated
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