Board discusses literacy and English‑learner goals, staff outlines assessments, training and Title III funding

Rochester Community School District staff reviewed Goal 1 for literacy and English‑learner services, outlining how the district identifies, places and exits students from English‑learner programs and describing training and assessment choices tied to state guidance and Title III funding.

Staff said Goal 1 focuses on identification, placement and exit for English learners and that identification requires scoring students across domains including speaking, listening, reading and writing. The staff member described Title III funding as comprising “2 funds of Title III” that the district uses…