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District says early PM‑1 rollout yielded usable data; board raised kindergarten testing concerns
Summary
Administrators reported the district's early progress‑monitoring (PM‑1) testing returned usable data and will remain open through Sept. 26; board members asked that testing for very young students be conducted in smaller chunks to reduce classroom stress.
The district presented the unified assessment calendar on Sept. 9 and reported that an earlier rollout of Progress Monitoring 1 (PM‑1) produced data that teachers can use to shape September instruction.
“State requires us to provide the unified assessment calendar,” Mr. Reynolds said as he explained the required submission and the district’s role in populating scheduled assessments. He added that the PM‑1 state window remains open through Sept. 26 and urged schools to test students who enroll during the month so results can be captured.
Board members praised staff for the quick turnaround of data and for how teachers used early results, but several trustees said kindergarten testing is challenging because young children are new to school routines. One board member suggested testing in smaller groups so teachers can manage monitoring without excessive strain.
Administrators said they have scheduled a debrief with elementary schools to discuss lessons learned from PM‑1 and potential changes to the PM‑2 process, noting that small‑group testing or testing in smaller chunks could reduce pressure on kindergarten teachers. Staff also said parents and students can view scores in the district’s platform immediately, which district presenters said helps families and teachers respond earlier in the year.
What’s next: Staff will debrief with elementary schools and consider adjusted testing procedures for early grades before the PM‑2 window.
