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Curriculum committee reports DIBELS screening rollout and progress at Enfield; some schools remain on improvement lists
Summary
The curriculum committee reported on district adoption of the DIBELS 8 universal literacy screener (K–5, piloted in middle school) with a target of 80% benchmark attainment, and said Enfield Elementary met progress targets in its school improvement plan while other schools still require work.
The curriculum committee reported April 29 that the district is implementing DIBELS 8, a universal literacy screening tool, in grades K–5 and piloting the measure in middle school to identify students’ reading needs and guide interventions.
Committee members said students will be assessed three times per year and that data will help place students into supports such as summer Project Innovation. The committee reported current district results show about 55% of students meeting the DIBELS benchmark; the district’s target is 80%.
Committee members also reviewed school improvement plans for schools identified with low performance on state ELA and math measures. Enfield Elementary was reported to have met its progress targets and may lose its designation as a school in need of improvement for 2025–26. Other schools named for subgroup performance—Boynton, DeWitt and BJM—showed some progress on attendance and screening measures but have not yet met targets to change their classification.
The committee heard a presentation from student sustainability advocates and discussed climate curriculum proposals and a 2024 climate resolution; members noted youth concern about climate and potential new state guidance for curriculum. Committee chairs encouraged the public to review committee summaries and linked materials posted by district communications for details and video of presentations.
No immediate board action was taken; the committee will continue to monitor screening results, intervention placements and school improvement metrics.
