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Gilbert Elementary reports measurable gains in ELA, math and science after PLCs

Yakima School Board · January 7, 2026
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Principal Stephanie Rosbach told the board that Gilbert moved above the Washington school improvement threshold after implementing PLCs, showing gains (ELA 30%→40%, math 17%→38%, science 33%→55%) and improved multilingual‑learner outcomes using WIDA/GLAD strategies.

Principal Stephanie Rosbach presented Gilbert Elementary’s school-improvement progress at the Jan. 5 Yakima School Board meeting, citing multi-year gains across grade-level assessments and targeted supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

Rosbach said Gilbert adopted professional learning communities (PLCs) and schoolwide strategies (PBIS, small‑group interventions and math‑fluency instruction), and…

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