7.15.2026 Fall River School Committee- Instructional Sub Committee

The Fall River School Committee's Instructional Subcommittee met on July 15, 2026, to discuss proposed changes and pilots in the upcoming school year's program of studies. Key procurement-related topics included the evaluation and potential discontinuation of educational software platforms such as Lexia Core 5 and Lexia English due to low usage and cost concerns, with plans to replace Lexia English with a more cost-effective program called Moat, including associated professional development at an estimated $50,000. The committee also discussed piloting new curricula, including EL Education units for kindergarten through fifth grade, contingent on grant funding (Prism grant), and deliberated on the need for consistency in curriculum adoption to avoid fragmented implementation. Additionally, the committee approved funding for Responsive Classroom training cohorts to support social-emotional learning, emphasizing ongoing professional development. Motions to approve these procurement and programmatic changes were passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on optimizing educational resources and expenditures while enhancing instructional quality.