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Tolman Elementary credits coaching, data dives and schedule changes for sharp test-score gains
Summary
Tolman Elementary staff told the Davis County School District board that targeted coaching cycles, weekly PLC data reviews, schedule changes and additional special‑education time coincided with double‑digit gains on RISE and district benchmarks for several student groups.
Tolman Elementary Principal Megan Fairborn told the Davis County School District board on Jan. 21 that the school’s lowest‑performing quarter and several other student groups posted double‑digit gains after two years of focused interventions.
Fairborn said the school’s mission — that “the Tolman community ensures all students belong while learning at high levels” — guided choices about coaching, master scheduling and student supports. She introduced teachers and staff who described specific strategies they said drove improvement.
Fairborn and staff described multiple concrete practices the school used. Jody Andre, Tolman’s literacy coach, said weekly grade‑level professional learning…
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