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Fairview Elementary outlines math‑focused SMART goals after year‑over‑year gains
Summary
Principal Baldwin presented Fairview Elementary’s 2025–26 SMART goals focused on instructional fidelity and measurable growth in reading and math; the school reported gains on MAP and IAR and plans expanded interventions, Carnegie coaching and Exact Path use.
Principal Baldwin presented Fairview Elementary’s school‑improvement plan emphasizing three SMART goals for the 2025–26 school year: raise tier‑1 fidelity from 85% to 90% with supportive discipline, increase the share of students at or above the 60th percentile on NWEA MAP for reading and math (target increases from 27% to 32% in reading and from 33% to 38% in math) and increase students meeting or exceeding Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) standards in ELA and math.
Baldwin described daily 30‑minute math intervention blocks, coaching from Carnegie representatives (including in‑person visits and virtual coaching), and upcoming Exact Path training to interpret student data. She reported recent gains: MAP reading rose from 27% to 31% at or above the 60th percentile, and MAP math moved from 26% to 36% year‑over‑year. Baldwin said Carnegie staff will return for walkthroughs in January and February to evaluate implementation and compare MAP scores.
During the presentation Dr. Moody and board members praised staff, and trustees asked about resources and supports. Aaron Graves, speaking during public comments, said pre‑K class sizes are “untenable” and urged the district to expand pre‑K to keep caseloads reasonable; the superintendent and board indicated they are considering short‑term supports such as dedicated substitute staffing and a collaborative work group on early learning needs.
Principal Baldwin also described attendance‑linked incentives (a classroom “falcon” reward funded by a Springfield Public Schools Foundation grant) and after‑school tutoring plans through February–March focused on test‑taking strategies. The school confirmed a multi‑pronged approach: targeted interventions, continued coaching and data monitoring to sustain gains.
What happens next: Carnegie coaching visits and Exact Path training are scheduled; the principal and coaching team will report back to the board with progress updates after the January/February classroom visits.
