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District says new science sequencing and curriculum training improving results; some grades still below state
Summary
The district reported being above state averages overall in science but noted a grade‑level dip for one cohort affected by pandemic learning loss; staff described multi‑year curriculum adoption and unit‑by‑unit teacher training to support implementation.
District curriculum staff presented science assessment trends, recent course sequencing changes at the high school and a multiyear professional‑learning plan to the McMinnville School District Board of Directors on Feb. 24.
Courtney Forua, director for curriculum, instruction and assessment, showed state assessment comparisons that placed McMinnville above state averages overall and for most focal student groups, and she described changes to high‑school sequencing that start students with a conceptual physics course to open later access to advanced science classes. Forua said the district adopted Amplify for elementary, Twig for middle school and Pattern Science (an open‑source hub product) for high school.
Why it matters: Forua said the district aims to maintain pre‑pandemic performance levels and…
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