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North Clackamas reports sustained literacy gains after multi-year coaching, curriculum push
Summary
District leaders told the school board Dec. 11 that early-literacy initiatives tied to the science of reading and a coaching model drove gains: kindergarten proficiency rose from 35% to 65%, first grade from 37% to 59%, and combined third through fifth grade proficiency increased 5.5%, roughly 200 more students reaching grade-level standards.
North Clackamas School District leaders on Dec. 11 credited a coordinated, district-led literacy strategy for notable gains in early reading and for accelerating growth among historically underserved students.
"Our kindergarten proficiency has soared, rising from 35 percent pre-COVID to 65 percent in 2024-25," said Jen Burkhart, associate director of teaching, learning and professional development, summarizing data the district used to justify a multi-year initiative that pairs evidence-aligned materials with teacher coaching. She said first-grade proficiency climbed from 37% to 59%, and second grade reached 63%.
The report, presented to the board by Assistant Superintendent Yvonne Dibley and a team of coaches and principals, emphasized a three-tiered approach: strong whole-group core instruction, differentiated small-group lessons and…
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