Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFI project is to identify grades kindergarten to grade three manuscript writing curriculum/resources, grades kindergarten to grade eight cursive writing curriculum/resources, and associated professional learning supports for the handwriting component of the CSDE model curriculum being developed. Information gathered because of this Request for Information may be included in guidance documents developed by the CSDE for distribution to each local and regional board of education. Responses to the RFI: Responses may include but are not limited to explanations of the following range of resources. A manuscript writing instructional sequence and a cursive writing instructional sequence that: considers ease of letter formation and frequency of occurrence in words; and separates visually confusing letters. Materials for instructing students in: pencil or pen grip to avoid fatigue; consistent fluent formation of letters; making connections between cursive letters; strengthening automaticity and fluency in manuscript writing and cursive writing; and applying manuscript writing and cursive writing skills in a variety of writing activities. Resources that support teachers to: plan and organize handwriting instruction (e.g., pencil grip, posture, position of the writing surface); assess handwriting skills (i.e., execution, legibility, speed) in accordance with current research; differentiate/individualize handwriting instruction aligned to areas of student need; and provide interventions (e.g., brief and focused instruction) and enrichment activities. Materials for use by students (e.g., practice diagrams, charts, writing paper). Recommendations for working with students who experience conditions related to handwriting difficulties.
