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Assessment update: participation and interim tests; district flags $1M integrated-programs shortfall
Summary
Staff reported small overall gains in assessment participation but low high‑school participation and urged use of multiple measures. District finance staff said roughly $1 million less than forecasted will require future adjustments; leaders plan to hold current year investments but expect reductions in 2026–27.
District staff on Nov. 19 gave an assessment update that described statewide and local results on the Smarter Balanced assessments, participation gaps at the high‑school level, and a district push for interim, nationally normed assessments that include Spanish options.
Presenters said participation in some grade bands edged up but that high‑school participation remained below federal targets (95%) and below the district’s desired comparison threshold (about 80% for some local…
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