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Cascade SD 5 presents ambitious K–12 goals, credits tutoring and RTI for graduation gains
Summary
District leaders on Oct. 13 outlined five K–12 goals — including an 85% graduation target for focal groups and an 80% third‑grade proficiency aim — and described tutoring, RTI tiers, math coaches and transportation supports credited with recent graduation‑rate improvements.
Cascade SD 5 administrators presented a set of five K–12 goals at the district’s Oct. 13 work session, highlighting gains in graduation rates for key student groups and new supports aimed at raising early‑grade proficiency.
Dr. Dyer, who led the goals presentation, said the district set an 85% graduation target for focal groups and reported current graduation rates of 90% for economically disadvantaged students, 92.3% for English learners and 88.5% for students receiving special education services. “When we’re talking about focal groups, we’re talking about economically disadvantaged, English learners, as well as special education,” Dr. Dyer said.
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