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District shows mid‑year growth on CDT assessments; administrators push targeted interventions and MTSS
Summary
Liberty Valley Elementary and the middle school reported strong mid‑year growth on Pennsylvania‑aligned CDTs between October and February but said proficiency percentages still lag targets. Administrators described data‑driven intervention work, flexible grouping, and MTSS referrals for students with stagnant growth.
Principals and curriculum leaders presented mid‑year CDT (CDT = Curriculum Diagnostic Test aligned to PA standards) results for Liberty Valley Elementary and the district middle school during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Lede: Liberty Valley Principal Dr. Reinert reported notable growth in math and English Language Arts between the October baseline CDT and the February CDT — for instance, third‑grade students showed a marked drop in the share scoring “basic or below” on the mid‑year test — but proficiency and advanced shares remain below the district’s targets for year‑end performance.
Nut graf: School leaders said the CDTs are used as formative assessments to guide instruction across grade‑level standards. Presenters stressed that mid‑year proficiency is not the final summative measure — the PSSA in April will better…
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