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Abington Heights principals report midyear assessment progress, highlight writing and intervention priorities
Summary
Principals at Abington Heights presented midyear data Jan. 7, citing gains in some elementary math and reading benchmarks, concerns about writing (text-dependent analysis) across grades, and new interventions including push-in specialists, OGAP math practices and a high-school learning lab with weekly data reviews.
Principals from Abington Heights School District presented midyear updates to the board on Jan. 7, reporting areas of progress and continuing concerns across grade levels.
Clarks Summit Elementary principal Mr. Miliani told the board the school has seen increased ELA proficiency in grades 3 and 4 and that Acadience K–2 benchmark rates rose to about 80% at midyear. He credited targeted small-group instruction, regular progress monitoring and MTSS structures for measurable gains.
Newton Ransom and South Abington principals described similar approaches: shared benchmark and diagnostic data, monthly data meetings,…
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