A new curriculum resource for English Language Development (ELD) services is being proposed by a Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) committee made up of instructional specialists, ELD teachers, parents and students.
If approved, the resource will be used starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
“English 3D,” by Kate Kinsella, Ed.D., is being considered by the Board of Education of Charles County as a curricular resource to be used by staff and students in the ELD program. The resource is required to provide evidence-based materials and teaching practices that will support student growth in English language development. The resources are aligned with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and WIDA Consortium standards for ELD programs.
To view the digital resources, follow the steps below:
- Click here to reach the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HRH) website.
- View the materials from the teacher perspective or the student perspective.
- To view the materials from the teacher perspective, use the following login information.
- Username: Teacher277 Password: E!4lutetium
- To view the materials from the student perspective, use the following login information.
- Username: Student277 Password: E!4lutetium
- Click the tab “Discover” to explore the resources.
The materials will be available to review through Sunday, May 11, at the HRH site. Click here to provide feedback before May 11. To view the survey in Spanish, click here.
The Board of Education will act on the curriculum proposal at its May 13 meeting. Community members are encouraged to review the books and provide comment in writing to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD, 20646; by email to [email protected]; or via the feedback form listed above.
About CCPS: Charles County Public Schools provides 28,162 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814.
For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).
