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Star Academy Reports Gains in Reading and Math, Prepares Curriculum, UDL and PBIS Steps for Next Year
Summary
Star Academy principals reported I Ready benchmark gains in reading and math, vertical alignment work across grades, expansion of Universal Design for Learning supports, co-teaching plans and PBIS rollout progress; staff plans additional coaching and dual enrollment emphasis.
Star Academy leaders told the board the school saw measurable benchmark gains this year and outlined curricular and culture steps for 2025—6, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) work, co-teaching expansion and strengthened MTSS interventions.
Principal Diana Wilson said the school assessed students in August and December and used MTSS weekly meetings to adjust instruction during "win time," a 40-minute differentiated block used four days a week. I Ready benchmark results showed an increase in students meeting reading proficiency from 47% to 63% in the benchmark window cited; math proficiency also rose from 26% to 54% in the school—s internal comparison.
Leadership described a vertical-alignment process across grade bands to define three must-have standards per grade, work that staff said helped produce gains particularly in third grade. The school has aligned ELA and math scope-and-sequence materials and will roll out additional designated ELD curriculum and an upgraded Ready Math program with embedded UDL supports next year. Staff said the district—s emphasis on dual enrollment remains a priority for high school pathways.
On school climate, Star Academy reported PBIS work with a tiered fidelity inventory score of about 80% for tier 1; the school is building a tier 2 team and anticipates further formal training. Staff also described counseling supports (Kind Kids Club), lunch-time counselor availability and SEL groups as ongoing supports. Leadership asked the board to consider an early next-school-year presentation on college-access programming and how AP, dual enrollment and other pathways align with competitive college preparation. No formal board action was taken during the report.
