Springfield School Committee 09/16/2026 Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee Meeting

The Springfield School Committee's Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee met on September 16, 2026, primarily to discuss and vote on amendments to the 2026-2027 school year calendar. The amendments addressed making up four missed instructional days to comply with Massachusetts' legal requirement of 180 school days. The committee incorporated input from union leadership to adjust professional development days and instructional days, ensuring compliance without extending the school year beyond June 30. The subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the amended calendar to the full committee. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation on the identification and support of students with dyslexia, focusing on the implementation of Massachusetts dyslexia guidelines and the challenges related to dyslexia not being a recognized disability category under federal and state law. There were discussions about providing appropriate interventions and supports within the existing special education framework. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed during this meeting.