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District officials tell board AGR midyear update shows pockets of reading and math gains and new screening work under Act 20
Summary
Julie Schell and district staff presented an AGR midyear update on Feb. 23 describing training, screeners and early student outcomes: K–2 AVMR training coverage is high, personal support plans from Act 20 are in place with early exits for some students, and principals described school-level implementation.
District staff presented a midyear update on the AGR (Achievement Gap Reduction) program to the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 23, describing professional learning, screening changes and early outcome data.
Julie Schell, director of elementary education, said AGR (formerly SAGE) now operates with an 18:1 or 30:2 classroom ratio and includes instructional coaching and school improvement goals. She framed AGR as part of a district-wide emphasis on "universal practices" —…
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