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Montgomery County Schools update summer programs focused on academically at‑risk and EL students
Summary
District staff updated the Montgomery County School Board on federally and state‑mandated summer learning and a menu of academies targeting economically disadvantaged, nonproficient and English‑learner students; attendance and testing requirements and supports were described.
The Montgomery County School Board on Monday heard an update on the district’s summer programs, including the state‑legislated Summer Learning program for rising kindergarten through ninth‑grade students and a set of career and enrichment academies.
Dr. Kimi Saharski, presenter, told the board the Summer Learning program targets students identified as economically disadvantaged and students who scored nonproficient on state assessments, with a special emphasis on third graders who scored below proficient. “There’s a 90% attendance requirement for the…
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