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Elma teachers present classroom strategies they say reduced below-grade students in math and reading
Summary
Middle-school teachers for Elma School District presented classroom routines, tiered interventions and station work they say produced measurable gains on classroom diagnostics and I-Ready checks, while staff urged continued targeted supports for students still multiple grades behind.
Teachers from Elma Middle School told the school board they have shifted instruction to focus on student experience and intentional classroom routines, and said early assessment results show gains for many students.
Presenters described practices they said normalize mistakes, create consistent expectations and use frequent formative feedback. "Every child deserves a champion," one presenter told the board, using the phrase to explain the emphasis on adult connection and persistence in the classroom. Board members were invited to review handouts and visit classrooms to see the approaches in action.
The teachers described several practical…
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