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Dover Area SD lays out three‑year comprehensive plan, sets ambitious target of 80% mastery on common assessments
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tim Mitchell presented a three‑year comprehensive plan prioritizing math (grades 5–8), literacy (grades 3–12) and improved outcomes for students with disabilities, including a district goal that 100% of students attain 80% mastery on locally developed common assessments; board members pressed for baselines, accommodations, and teacher supports.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tim Mitchell presented the Dover Area School District's comprehensive plan, a three‑year strategy that sets priorities for math, English language arts and improved academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
The plan centers on three priorities: a math achievement initiative targeted at grades 5 through 8, a literacy/ELA plan covering grades 3 through 12, and strengthened scaffolding and interventions for students receiving special education services. Mitchell said the district will develop and secure a single, standards‑aligned core instructional program and create districtwide common assessments so "100% of our students will meet 80% mastery on all common assessments." He described the timeline: curriculum writing and standards work…
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