Leavenworth Middle School presents improvement plan focused on interventions, data chats and regents readiness

Crystal Yarns introduced the Leavenworth Middle School improvement plan, describing objectives and the strategic actions intended to support student growth in reading, math and regents readiness.

The team set three measurable objectives: (1) by June 2026, 75% or more of Tier‑3 students receiving reading and math intervention will demonstrate growth between fall and spring benchmark assessments; (2) by June 2026, 90% or more of English language learners and 75% or more of students with disabilities will demonstrate growth; and (3) by June 2026, 85% or more of students taking Living Environment and Algebra will pass their Regents, with at least 50% receiving mastery. The presenters described actions to reach these goals: reading and math intervention teachers conducting post‑benchmark data chats, biweekly progress tracking, individualized goal‑setting conferences, quarterly progress reports to families, student‑led conferences in November and March, administrative pop‑ins, vertical and horizontal data dives (New York state assessments, I‑Ready and unit assessments), and professional development led by BOCES and district experts.

The school also reported expanding course access: two sections each of Algebra and Living Environment and increased participation in regents courses (from ~22% to 45% in Living Environment; about 21% to 40% in Algebra year‑over‑year). Presenters noted targeted accelerated offerings for sixth and seventh grade and honors options in eighth grade to prepare students for Regents coursework.

Why it matters: The plan lays out measurable objectives and a combination of interventions and professional development intended to raise proficiency and prepare more students for Regents credits while increasing instructional coherence across grade levels.