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North Albany and Oak Grove principals report reading growth and strong attendance; early literacy coaching credited
Summary
Principals from North Albany and Oak Grove reported gains in early literacy, strong attendance and school‑level enrichment. Both schools credited instructional coaches and targeted interventions for reading improvements; Oak Grove noted SBAC results above district and state averages.
Principals from North Albany Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary briefed the board on school progress, crediting targeted early‑literacy work and instructional coaching for gains in reading.
North Albany Principal Kylie Soa said the school’s kindergarten through early elementary I‑Ready results show strong typical or above‑typical growth in reading; math growth lags reading but staff plan interventions and curricular improvements. Soa said improved family engagement events and extracurriculars — including Lego robotics and running clubs — have supported attendance and engagement.
Oak Grove Principal Sue Turner reported gains on I‑Ready from fall to winter and said Oak Grove’s SBAC results exceeded district and state averages (about 70% meeting or exceeding in ELA and 73% in math among those tested, as presented). Turner noted Oak Grove currently has the highest daily attendance in the district and highlighted a forthcoming outdoor classroom/garden and strong family engagement programs.
Both principals credited district instructional coaching (Jennifer Gilder referenced in presentations) and regular intervention review cycles for supporting progress. Board members asked about alignment of math instruction and the need for a district‑wide math curriculum; principals said they are using existing materials and interventions while the district phases in any new curriculum adoption.
