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District reports ATSI progress; ESL supports and tele‑assessment piloted
Summary
District staff updated the board on continuous improvement and ATSI designation work, highlighting targeted professional development for ESL populations, a newcomer curriculum, tele‑assessment development, and early indicators that some students have exited ESL services.
Dr. John Fransen briefed the committee on continuous school improvement efforts tied to ATSI (Academic Targeted School Improvement) designations for Souderton Area High School and Indian Crest. Fransen said the ATSI multi‑year plan continues and staff focused this year on ESL and special‑education subpopulations.
Measures described included revised lesson plans that incorporate shared ESL resources, a newcomer curriculum, targeted professional development for staff, and the creation of a tele‑assessment tool to measure language acquisition. Fransen said building administrators met with outside ESL consultants and that several early indicators show positive movement: principals reported several students exiting ESL in recent weeks.
Board members asked about the ATSI review cycle; Fransen said ATSI is on a three‑year state plan and that outcomes are measured against comparable Title I schools across the state. When asked how close the district is to meeting state thresholds, Fransen said the district is seeing growth and will await the next round of statewide data before claiming the threshold has been met.
Members asked for future reporting on the outcomes and measures; administrators committed to provide data updates as new MAP and state information become available.
