Request for Information - ELA Cursive Writing Adoption

The Jersey City Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Department is seeking a comprehensive cursive handwriting instructional resource aligned with New Jersey Department of Education guidance and the 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts (NJSLS-ELA). The resource must include explicit cursive handwriting instruction for students in grades 3-5, align with foundational writing expectations, and provide developmentally sequenced lesson materials. Key features of the resource should include: • Explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction with direct modeling • Visual models supporting correct stroke patterns and letter formation • Student practice materials designed to build fluency and legibility • Opportunities for students to engage in reading cursive text • Assessment tools or measures to evaluate progress • Progress monitoring strategies aligned with instructional goals • Cross-content instructional opportunities • Practice activities designed to reinforce accuracy and legibility rather than speed • Instruction must include strategies for differentiation and accessibility