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District presents fall universal‑screener results; staff to track growth toward state targets
Summary
District staff explained baseline results from AIMSweb Plus (K–3) and STAR (4–10) universal screeners, described participation rates, the district's focus on the 25th percentile as an indicator for additional supports and planned follow‑up reporting on growth and the DPI report cards.
District curriculum and assessment leaders updated the board on the rollout and initial fall results for universal screeners — AIMSweb Plus for K–3 early literacy and STAR for grades 4–10 reading and math — at the Oct. 13 work session.
What was reported
- Screeners and purpose: AIMSweb Plus (1‑on‑1 or small group, ~15 minutes) covers foundational literacy for preschool–grade 3; STAR (computer adaptive, ~30–35 minutes) was used for grades 4–10 in reading and math. The district used the 25th national percentile as the initial indicator to flag students for additional diagnostic testing and potential interventions.
- Initial fall results: Participation was reported as high across the district for both screeners. Staff reported results in ranges: AIMSweb English measures showed roughly 74.6% of screened students above the 25th percentile; STAR reading approximately 62.7% above the 25th percentile and STAR math roughly 60.8% above the 25th percentile. District staff emphasized these are baseline measures; they will track student growth percentiles across the year.
- Uses and next steps: District leaders said they will use screeners to identify students for diagnostic assessments and differentiated supports, to inform individualized reading plans where required by state law (Act 20 discussions were referenced), and to create a data‑analysis protocol for teacher teams. Staff described training provided to principals and coaches, family notifications via school messenger and plans for winter and spring re‑screens.
Board questions and operational issues
Trustees asked about rostering issues at some high schools (some students missed the fall window due to scheduling/rostering errors); staff said those students will be captured in the winter window. Trustees also asked for grade‑level comparative reporting versus state averages when the district has a full screener cycle and DPI report card timing aligns; staff said they will present these comparisons in November and after the winter screening cycle.
Ending
The district will report growth and the relationship between screener percentiles and state proficiency on future agendas after a full cycle of screening, diagnostic follow‑up and progress monitoring.
