This pacing guidance is designed to support coherence while still providing flexibility. Alignment will help us to engage in collaborative reflection, student work analysis and planning during our professional learning sessions.
These timeframes represent the maximum amount of time spent in each module.
Module 1: Aug 20 - Nov 7
Module 2: Dec 1 - Feb 27
Module 4 (6th and 8th grade) or 3 (7th grade): Mar 2 - May 29
See 2026-27 Pacing Guide here.
Intro to EL Education Release Days
Sept 24
Nov 5
Jan 21
Mar 5
Times: 9:00-4:00
Location: Offices of Curriculum and Instruction: 750 25th Ave, Bungalow 2
Topics:
Module reflection and unpacking
Deep dives into instructional practices
Analysis of student learning
Lesson analysis
Grade level inquiry/planning
Sept 16 (Wed)
Nov 12 (Th)
Feb 11 (Th)
Times: 9:00-4:00
Location: Offices of Curriculum and Instruction: 750 25th Ave, Bungalow 2
Topics:
Standards Deep Dive
Study of Instructional practices
Analysis of student learning
Lesson analysis
Grade level inquiry/planning
Dates
Sept 29 - Oct 1
Jan 12-14
April 13-15
Details
C&I, EL Education, MS LEAD, and site leaders visit classrooms to learn about implementation of the ELA 6-8 Core Curriculum: EL Education
A schedule will be sent out ahead of these classroom visits.
Due to the large number of classrooms in 6-8, some visits will be scheduled outside the window.