Building a Unified Literacy System Across K to 5

Waynesboro Area School District transformed early literacy by aligning instruction with the science of reading and integrating Really Great Reading across all K–2 classrooms.

• Stronger Tier 1 Instruction: Shifted from balanced literacy to structured, systematic phonics instruction that benefits every student.
• Measurable Student Growth: Kindergarten proficiency rose from 48% to 89%, with steady gains across Grades 1–2.
• Unified Approach: Teachers and interventionists now use shared routines and resources, creating consistency and sustained progress across classrooms.