Grand View School District presents annual Title I goals for elementary and middle schools

The Derry Area School District Board Meeting on August 21, 2025, highlighted significant educational goals and initiatives aimed at enhancing student performance across various grade levels. The meeting served as a platform for school officials to communicate their strategic plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), emphasizing transparency and community engagement.

The presentation began with a focus on the elementary school, Grandview, where three primary goals were established for the academic year. The first goal centers on improving math proficiency specifically for grades 3 to 5, leveraging the IXL math program to tailor instruction based on diagnostic data. This targeted approach is supported by professional development for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to foster student growth effectively.

The second goal involves the Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) initiative, which aims to strengthen literacy instruction across grade levels. The school has successfully secured an $18,000 grant to support this program, which will be implemented progressively from kindergarten through second grade. This initiative is part of a broader framework designed to provide tiered support for students, ensuring that all children receive quality instruction.

The third goal focuses on increasing parent and family engagement, with a target of involving at least 75% of families in school activities. Recent back-to-school events were noted as successful, fostering a positive community atmosphere and reinforcing the importance of family involvement in student education.

Transitioning to the middle school, officials outlined three key goals as well. The first goal targets English Language Arts (ELA), specifically through text-dependent analysis assessments that align with state standards. The aim is to ensure measurable growth in student writing skills. In mathematics, the goal is to achieve at least 50% growth in predictive proficiency by the end of the school year, as measured by state diagnostic tests. Lastly, the middle school is focused on meeting career standards, requiring eighth graders to compile evidence of career readiness, which will contribute to their future readiness index.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. The outlined goals reflect a strategic approach to addressing educational challenges and enhancing student outcomes. As the school year progresses, the district will continue to monitor these initiatives, ensuring they adapt to the needs of their students and families.