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Arabic Language Literacy

Throughout the year, the Arabic cur- The Literacy Lead Teachers (LiLT) team shared and discussed
riculum planning team carried out the chosen phonics program for younger grades, emphasiz-
key initiatives to ensure a high-quality, ing the importance of early literacy and phonemic awareness.
consistent Arabic program across all The team focused on foundational reading and writing skills for
schools. older grades to strengthen students' comprehension, including
discussions around writing mechanics, grammar and punctua-
The sessions included working toward
tion. The LiLT team also reviewed the core literacy curriculum
finalizing curriculum maps, progress
and prepared for the trial implementation of a targeted phonics
on scope and sequences, reviewing
program tailored to the needs of our American schools.
course descriptions across ISG schools,
alignment of the "I Love Arabic" cur-
riculum with the Ministry of Educa-
tion (MoE) units and introducing LTM
Benchmark Assessments to evaluate
student progress and guide instruction
more effectively.

Furthermore, the Arabic curriculum
planning team reviewed ACTFL out-
comes, developed various assess-
ments to be used throughout the aca-
demic year, reviewed the Assessment
of Performance toward Proficiency in
Languages (AAPPL) Exam, looked at
options for new material for middle and Mathematics
high school and planned their meet-
ings for the 2024-25 academic year The Mathematics Lead Teachers (MaLT) team dedicated time
to continue improving and refining the to enhancing ISG ‘s mathematics curriculum by reviewing the
Arabic curriculum. current scope and sequence progress and ensuring alignment
and effectiveness. The team documented priority standards to
guide instruction and assessments and reviewed, planned and
gave feedback on the Math Handbook, creating a valuable re-
source to support educators and students. Furthermore, some
team members were part of the NESA mathematics cohort and
returned from the session with valuable learning that they put
into practice.

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