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South Avenue Elementary reports gains in reading, expands IST and literacy supports
Summary
Principal Amendola told the board South Avenue’s ELA proficiency rose to 54% and described expanded literacy coaching, IST meetings (110+ so far) and a full-time math AIS teacher; the school is piloting grant-funded residencies and increased family engagement.
Principal Amendola presented South Avenue Elementary’s academic and community work at the Jan. 28 Beacon City School District board workshop.
Amendola said ELA proficiency rose from 41% to 54% and level-4 proficiency increased from 13% to 18%. "Our proficiency last year for our ELA test was 54%," she told the board, and she described use of screening and diagnostic tools (HMH, I Ready) to identify "pushables" (students near the next proficiency band) and…
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