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Superintendent reports staffing, grants, MAP testing, 'crew' pilot and upcoming audits
Summary
The superintendent reported near-full staffing, a $40,000 state targeted assistance grant, new instructional and attendance software pilots, a 31-kit STEM robotics award for elementary students, MAP testing dates, rollout of a 'crew' advisory program, and two state audits for EL and special education.
The district superintendent reported that the new school year opened with near-full staffing and highlighted several grants, programs and upcoming compliance dates during the North Brookfield School Committee meeting.
The superintendent said the district received $40,000 from the state under a targeted assistance (T.A.G.) grant; the funds are intended to support professional development for building leaders and teachers focused on data cycles. The district also submitted the grant application last week, according to the superintendent.
The district will pilot an AI-assisted software platform called Edia for two purposes: to provide parents with real-time attendance communications and to support student intervention planning for students with absenteeism issues. The superintendent said Edia integrates with Illustrative Math and will provide in-class supports for math students; staff will be able to calibrate the software to classroom needs.
In STEM programming, the district won 31 elementary-level robotics kits through a partnership…
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