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This Foundational Literacy Skills Plan outlines Etowah City School's comprehensive strategy for literacy instruction and support for students in grades K-5. The plan emphasizes daily explicit and systematic foundational skills instruction using the Benchmark Advance curriculum based on the Science of Reading. Key areas include a structured Response to Intervention (RTI) process with universal screening, targeted support for struggling learners, and specialized interventions for students exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia. Additionally, the plan details ongoing professional development for teachers and a robust parent notification and engagement strategy to foster student literacy.