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Carmel Central approves school and district improvement plans after presentation on 3–8 assessment results
Summary
After a detailed presentation on 2023–24 3–8 state assessments, the Carmel Central School District board approved the School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP) and District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP); the superintendent pledged an October action plan with measurable goals for targeted subgroups.
Assistant Superintendent Laura Santa Barbara presented the Carmel Central School District's 2023–24 New York State 3–8 assessment participation and proficiency results and the data‑driven steps the district plans to take in response.
Santa Barbara told the board that participation increased in ELA and math compared with the prior year and that four of six grade bands showed gains in ELA proficiency. She cautioned that refusal (opt‑out) rates remain material for some grades — the district's fifth grade refusal rate was described as nearly 30% — and said those opt‑outs can affect how representative year‑to‑year comparisons are. The presentation linked improvements to curriculum choices and professional development, naming CKLA (Core Knowledge Language…
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