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Deputy superintendent outlines ELA sprint, summer programs and wellness planning for District 25
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Saren presented an update on the district's ELA sprint, summer Rising program dates and a community-driven wellness vision, and said targeted supports will focus on English-language learners and students with IEPs after midyear I-Ready results showed limited progress.
Deputy Superintendent Saren reported on academic and wellbeing initiatives during the District 25 DPAC meeting in March, outlining an ELA sprint, summer Rising logistics and work to create a districtwide wellness vision.
Saren said the ELA sprint began March 10 and will run through April 22, targeting students "on the cusp" of proficiency in grades 3 through 8. Saren said the district identified 3,922 students in grades 3 to 5 and 2,768 students in grades 6 to 8 who meet the sprint criteria and that participating students will be expected to engage in I-Ready a minimum of 30 minutes per week during school-managed times. "This work is supplemental and will not take the place of core instruction," Saren said.
Saren also reviewed midyear I-Ready results and said some subgroups lag behind. He reported a 19 percent regression for English-language…
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