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District updates developmental-kindergarten pilot: nine learners, strong behavioral gains, academic growth to 44% proficiency
Summary
School leaders report the developmental-kindergarten pilot — a small cohort of nine learners drawn from five elementary schools — produced large behavioral and social-emotional gains and an average proficiency increase from 26% to 44% this year. Staff flagged staffing and substitute coverage as ongoing challenges.
AJ Watson introduced a developmental-kindergarten update from Nicole Garza, principal at Lewis and Clark, and Emily Smith, the developmental kindergarten teacher.
Garza explained the program served nine learners from five elementary schools identified by a district rubric and intervention team; the model runs roughly 9 a.m.–2 p.m. with…
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