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Bethany Public Schools pilots MobyMax to tailor instruction and support IEP progress monitoring
Summary
District staff described a pilot rollout of MobyMax after January professional development, saying teachers expect it to help differentiate instruction, remediate skill gaps and accelerate higher-achieving students; staff also noted setup issues and asked whether it integrates with STAR assessments.
Bethany Public Schools is piloting the instructional program MobyMax in selected classrooms after district training during January professional development, staff members told the board.
An unnamed staff presenter said the district obtained MobyMax through a coordinated effort and provided training; teachers at one grade level have begun piloting the program for math to "shore up" instruction and to differentiate for students at both the lower and higher ends of achievement.
The presenter said MobyMax can "provide not just remediation but acceleration" and can tailor lessons after students complete a placement test, offering targeted practice for skill gaps and enrichment for higher-performing students. Staff also said the program has supported progress monitoring for individualized education programs.
Board members asked whether MobyMax integrates with STAR benchmark assessments. A staff member said the product does not appear to automatically import STAR scores at this time, and that staff would not want to require repeated assessments of students in multiple systems.
Staff acknowledged some initial setup problems in classes and said they are working through configuration and teacher supports before wider rollout. The superintendent and staff indicated they will continue to monitor results from pilot classrooms before expanding use across the district.
