Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Assessments topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
District outlines assessment plan under Act 20, board members seek clarity for K'1 screening
Summary
District administrators described a screening and diagnostic plan tied to Act 20: MAP/NWEA screens for grades 2'8, Aimsweb Plus for K' reading assessments, and additional diagnostics for students below the indicated percentile; board members asked about universal K'1 screening and use of adaptive national screeners.
An administrator reported that the district will prioritize early literacy under Act 20 and use a mix of required state screeners and local diagnostics to identify students needing intervention. "We're starting with the screener of MAP...and then we have the diagnostic if needed for the Aimsweb Plus," the administrator said, describing how the state-required screen will be used alongside district tools.
Board members pressed for clarity on kindergarten and first-grade screening: one member asked whether the district would adopt a nationally recognized, computer-adaptive screener at those grade levels. The administrator responded that the district will review options and follow state requirements; several participants agreed to double-check past choices and report back.
The district described processes for students new to the country: a home-language survey, a 30-day screening window and additional ACCESS testing later in the year. The administrator said that students who score under the designated percentile will receive state-required reading intervention plans that are sent home via Skyward or paper copies.
The board did not take formal action during this discussion; members asked staff to report back with specific tool recommendations and historical usage details.
