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District 109 reports strong MAP scores but flags low self‑reported 'grit' in SEL survey
Summary
At its Oct. 17 meeting Deerfield SD 109 presented fall 2024 SEL survey and MAP assessment data showing students above national norms in ELA and math but lower self‑ratings on grit and emotional regulation; administration said it will pilot Wayfinder, promote Let Grow activities and target interventions for students reporting few strengths.
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 presented fall assessment and social‑emotional learning (SEL) results to the board on Oct. 17, showing above‑average MAP performance alongside persistent, lower self‑reported scores in 'grit' and emotional regulation on the Panorama SEL survey.
An unnamed district administrator who opened the assessment briefing told the board the presentation covers the fall 2024 SEL survey and MAP academic measures and emphasized that building‑level teams will use the data for teacher planning. "We provide a high level district overview. The really critical and important work really happens at each of our school buildings," the presenter said.
Jason Jesuit, Director of Learning, reviewed MAP cohort…
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