District 54 recognized for writing program

Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has been recognized as a national District of Distinction for its Targeted Assistance Program (TAP), a 10-week program that supports English Learner students in developing their writing skills.

"Districts of Distinction" is a national annual recognition program created by District Administration Magazine to "honor school districts that are leading the way with new ideas that work," notes the District Administration website.

TAP was developed by the District 54 Department of Language and Culture after a review of assessment data from spring 2015 indicated writing is the area of greatest need for English Learner students. The program was launched in the 2015-16 school year for second- through eighth-grade students. More than 1,200 District 54 students participated in TAP in 2016-17.