East Elementary reports 61% of third graders need interventions; principal outlines steps
A school presentation to the Grand Rapids board reported that 61% of third graders at East Elementary require academic intervention and that 25% of students have IEPs; the principal described intervention groups, a new behavior interventionist position, and plans for leadership-team follow-up.
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A school leader reported to the Grand Rapids Public School District board that winter screening and a new CAPT screener identified a substantial need for intervention at East Elementary. The presenter said about 119 students required CAPT testing and that roughly 61 percent of the school’s third graders are currently receiving or recommended for academic intervention in reading or math. The presenter also stated that about 25 percent of students at East have individualized education programs (IEPs).
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