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District reports modest gains on reading and math; chiefs outline phonics, Reveal math and writing strategies
Summary
District leaders presented end-of-year reading, math and science results to the Buffalo Board of Education, described gains in early-reading (DIBELS) and some state-test improvements, and outlined plans to expand Orton Gillingham, morphology instruction, Reveal math implementation, Step Up to Writing and targeted grade 9 supports.
Chief of Curriculum and Instruction Buddy Botticelli presented end-of-year assessment data to the Buffalo Board of Education on Sept. 3 and described districtwide gains in early literacy screeners, progress on the Reveal math curriculum and targeted strategies for science and writing.
Botticelli said DIBELS results showed the largest growth at grades 1–3; for example, grade 1 proficiency rose from 46% to 51% in recent years after intensified phonics work. He credited district investments in Orton Gillingham coaching, decodable texts and a morphology initiative for improving foundational reading skills. “We recognize that to be proficient readers, not only do you need phonics, but you need to be fluent,” Botticelli said, adding that the district expanded a pilot Orton Gillingham program to all elementary schools this year and encouraged…
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