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Superintendent outlines midyear goals: literacy pilots, AI committee, career pathways and wellness initiatives
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Steele presented midyear progress on district goals including the science of reading literacy pilot, AI and digital literacy work, expanded AP and dual-enrollment opportunities, STEAM and makerspace activities, and health and wellness programming including a vaping symposium and restorative practices partnerships.
Superintendent Dr. Steele summarized midyear progress on the Elwood district’s strategic goals during the Feb. 12 board meeting, highlighting curriculum pilots, technology initiatives and health-and-wellness programs.
Academic initiatives include ongoing professional development in the science of reading, a K–5 literacy pilot approaching a decision next month, implementation of Inspire Science for grades 3–8, and work aligning curriculum to New York State standards. The district reported approval for an economics dual-enrollment option with Molloy College and plans to apply to the Virtual Enterprises program to give students hands-on business and career experiences.
On technology and digital literacy, the district’s Director of Technology is convening an AI committee to pilot AI instructional tools and provide staff development on appropriate classroom use. Makerspace and project-based learning activities were cited as examples of classroom integration.
Health and safety updates included a vaping-awareness symposium co-hosted with Huntington Drug and Alcohol Counseling Center (about 60 attendees), expanded partnerships for restorative practices with Huntington Youth Court, Holocaust survivor interviews at the high school that will result in a student documentary, and steps taken on cybersecurity such as anti-phishing and two-factor authentication for staff.
Superintendent Steele emphasized vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum, use of the Intellispark system to track student interventions over time, and continued development of MTSS criteria tied to new curriculum and assessments. Board members praised the administration’s progress and noted the work is grounded in the district mission to support student academic, social and emotional development.
Ending: Dr. Steele and administrators thanked staff and reiterated that the district will present more curriculum details — including a science presentation in May — as pilots conclude and programs move toward formal adoption.
