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\"We started off our session with 133 of them opted in to participate in MAS7 extended,\" Bailey said, and later added that 2 students \"decided it wasn't the right fit\" while the balance continued. Bailey told the committee she expects more than 100 of the participants to qualify for grade‑8 algebra at the high school in 2025–26.

The presentation described practical changes this year: expanded Google Classroom use, weekly postings with practice resources, PowerSchool grading for family visibility, and the use of illustrative mathematics plus standards‑aligned supplemental materials. Bailey reported teachers added differentiated engagement strategies such as scavenger hunts and digital escape rooms and introduced more self‑correcting, instant‑feedback practice tools.

Bailey read student survey responses that praised the class's challenge and the teacher support: sample student comments included \"It challenged me\" and \"I had help when I needed it the most.\" Students and families also flagged the program's accelerated pace as a challenge; some requested shorter assignments or more time to learn topics. Family survey responses described increased confidence and recommended a parent‑facing Zoom to show where resources are posted.

District diagnostic data show positive trends in targeted cohorts and increases in enrollment in higher‑level high‑school math courses. Bailey presented a multi‑year I‑Ready summary showing growth in on‑grade and above percentages and said the middle‑school program continues to collect student, family and teacher feedback to refine workload and communication.

Committee members asked whether the program would run in summer (no summer session was planned) and how the new WIN/time restructure affected students' opportunities to participate; presenters said the current WIN structure routes students into targeted intervention, enrichment or acceleration blocks so students do not miss an unstructured team period.

The school committee received the update as information; administrators said they will continue to track performance and return with follow‑up data on how MAS7 Extended participants perform in high‑school courses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wakefield School Committee - June 10th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Erin Bailey and Galvin administrators reported that Mas7 Extended reached roughly half of grade 7 students this year, with high retention and strong student and family satisfaction; the program expects over 100 students to qualify for grade‑8 algebra next year and district i‑Ready data show year‑over‑year gains in targeted cohorts.","taxTitle","Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",71302,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204825,"Wakefield committee hears district progress on early literacy, preschool alignment and data systems",3115,3444000,6559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777796-c2b11e002388d2a4a3c68aa5c46cc953&start=3444&end=6559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777796-c2b11e002388d2a4a3c68aa5c46cc953/thumbnail_3444000.jpg","/articles/6204825/Massachusetts/Wakefield-committee-hears-district-progress-on-early-literacy-preschool-alignment-and-data-systems","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204825-aee1b84edac4fe266055aec7522a79c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072036&Signature=RY6mG3XrHipqrYN-bmwu7arW5g47mnqt8eXDqcNW2frIBVPah~rwu1HVKs3DlbayD4kLzJOrzkUkeBMKblkoKLKRLz~xMAlGrMoHdcF2rdOoD5mlI~dQ45TnxEkunT9L77voP~JHf1mYYqY-oKmofqsMGEEHstlc3W0jsePQc2YhxRMq20dJVtL2RTChFbKQ2xkymIccRA1fGOeIam7Sc9t2Q4nkS7BHG7e55R4eWz7vDOjBLJMdXGp1BnBzf6PHoHenpa93GOyZvaJ4ASD9hpDRE4W5kyq8VWh2Phj4wPHiSWc4cPnZEr95VO4LVboyrhyeocG6XoMC87--xheoKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shannon Blacker presented the Doyle (preschool) School Improvement Plan Wednesday, outlining curriculum alignment, formative assessment and new data tools used in the preschool program.

\"We are tracking all students,\" Blacker said, describing work to implement the Hegarty curriculum and to measure early literacy outcomes with baseline, midyear and end‑of‑year assessments. Blacker said a sample of nine students tracked through the year showed improvement: \"We've only had 1 student not meeting expectation,\" she told the committee. She also said every preschool classroom was issued an iPad this year to support IEP data collection and that the school is using the app Taliflex for some goal tracking.

Elementary principals described districtwide literacy work tied to the science of reading, partnerships with Hill for Literacy consultants, and a shift toward structured small‑group intervention lessons. Tiffany Beckham, Greenwood principal, summarized district gains and professional development: \"When they work with a small group of kids that's struggling to learn to read, they're implementing a plan that is shown to be useful, and they're all doing it together,\" Beckham said. She reported DIBELS and i‑Ready results showing students moving from higher‑risk categories into benchmark ranges across kindergarten through grade 3.

Beckham cited I‑Ready results the committee used to measure curriculum impact: for grade 3 the district recorded 83 percent of students at grade‑level expectation at the end of year and 74 percent achieving typical growth; for grade 4 the district reported 71 percent at grade level and 68 percent meeting typical growth. Principals said teacher leaders and curriculum visits helped align instruction and that Hill for Literacy consultants coached reading specialists and building leaders.

Principals and curriculum staff described steps to make student data more accessible to families. Shannon Blacker and others said the district is onboarding the OpenArchitects platform for a parent‑facing dashboard and that the change should improve year‑to‑year data access.

Committee members asked about how data are shared with families, how professional development is organized and whether teachers have time for targeted small‑group instruction. Presenters said conference meetings and report cards already convey individualized early childhood data and said the district will continue to expand teacher‑led professional development and refine the timetable for data‑team meetings.

Administrators described next steps including continued curriculum alignment, expanded use of i‑Ready at more grades, coaching focused on small‑group lessons, and continued rollout of OpenArchitects. No committee votes were taken; the reports were informational.","Administrators reported year‑end progress on early childhood curriculum (Doyle), elementary literacy shifts (science of reading), use of DIBELS and i‑Ready diagnostics, and data‑team structures; speakers described pilot tools, iPad-based data collection for IEPs, and a planned OpenArchitects dashboard for parent access.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204829,"Wakefield alumni propose districtwide alumni directory; committee hears pitch and questions",520,2537000,3057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777796-c2b11e002388d2a4a3c68aa5c46cc953&start=2537&end=3057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777796-c2b11e002388d2a4a3c68aa5c46cc953/thumbnail_2537000.jpg","/articles/6204829/Massachusetts/Wakefield-alumni-propose-districtwide-alumni-directory-committee-hears-pitch-and-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204829-4efb479ecfe35248e2934e4fce0af238/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072036&Signature=Y6VZUJDtdKWWNWy8MzK2wQ3avk~Flk52bH61dIxrsqjIhU8sQxyWPBJtzK1hUrHnRDKk-CnwAB~rZ45s4T3xrBfXPqY9RopJgDm8e9vzvvf1mHL1snLNkZ2~udCQqmcVdIOTFTqZI8kQKuUDJZLws9sJyurEuhO4Vs2AwZC4z9TJoi09jfxR2n3wBq4O~AP0tb2qTDvnAK4vK6megTrIONA6Z0l6yh4JMT-c3y3SskCHt0n2Hw27wPfO0uSpxSQACogHwF9Yih0dUKbUh8jlQMIpC4kY92CjzmCBjYfgN3aUjKFWfADJGrMEXPDH4TzCiZle54GkOESEqtb71W6KvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Diana Ho, Wakefield Memorial High School librarian and media specialist, and alumna Katie Pat laid out a plan Wednesday for a district-run Wakefield Public Schools alumni network aimed at reconnecting graduates and creating mentorship, internship and fundraising channels.

The presenters said the proposal would begin with low-cost steps — a LinkedIn account and senior exit interviews to gather contact information — then move in phases to a searchable alumni directory, regional meetups, and eventually a staffed alumni relations function and an online portal that could host job boards and donations.

\"My name is Katie Pat. I'm a proud Wakefield Memorial High School alumni and class of 2022, and I m currently a junior at the Catholic University of America studying sales and marketing,\" Pat told the school committee. Diana Ho described five objectives for the initiative: reconnection, facilitation of mentorship, enhanced school–community ties, preservation of WMHS history, and strategic supports for students, including alumni-funded scholarships.

Committee members praised the idea but pressed for details on cost, staffing and data privacy. Committee member Pete asked whether the district would build custom software or leverage existing tools; presenters said many features can be built with off‑the‑shelf platforms but that a dedicated alumni portal would likely come later. Committee members also asked how the district would compensate staff time; presenters said early work could rely on volunteers and student helpers but that long‑term success would likely require a stipend or salaried position funded by fundraising or gifts.

Presenters outlined a four‑phase implementation plan (foundational data collection, engagement and communications, program development and staffing, and technological expansion). They proposed immediate next steps for 2025–26: a Wakefield Memorial LinkedIn account, structured senior exit interviews, guidance support for student professional accounts, and a soft‑launch young alumni career and college fair.

School committee members generally supported the concept and asked presenters to return with a follow‑up plan that included clearer cost estimates and a timeline. No formal vote to endorse the initiative was recorded at the meeting.

The committee did not take formal action on the proposal Wednesday but invited the presenters to continue planning with administration and to return with additional details and cost estimates.

Looking ahead, the presenters asked for a planning meeting and committee endorsement to move from concept to a small pilot and shared data collection during 2025–26.","Students and a Wakefield Memorial High School librarian proposed a Wakefield Public Schools alumni network to reconnect graduates, offer mentorship and internships, and support students; presenters asked the committee to endorse planning and collaboration, and committee members asked about funding, data collection and staffing.","actionData","errors"]

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