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JPS renews Rethink software after reported gains on MAP‑A for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities
Summary
The district recommended renewing the Rethink software package used for social‑emotional learning and instruction for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities, citing MAP‑A results showing 328 participating scholars with varied performance levels.
The Jackson Public School District recommended renewing its agreement with Rethink, the software package used for social‑emotional learning and to support scholars with exceptional needs, after the district reported positive assessment outcomes.
Administration representatives said the Rethink package supported 328 scholars participating in the MAP‑A alternate assessment in spring 2024. Of those, district materials reported 105 scholars scored proficient, 181 scored passing, and 42 scored basic; the district noted only four high‑school scholars required retesting. The administration said the software supported scholars identified with significant cognitive disabilities and attributed strong MAP‑A results in part to the Rethink package.
The board received the presentation as an informational item and had no further questions during the meeting segment.
Why it matters: The Rethink renewal affects instructional supports for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities and ties into individualized instruction and assessment outcomes.
