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Matthews County reviews test and screening data; officials outline interventions and MTSS approach
Summary
Superintendent presented state accreditation context, SOL/pass rates and fall STAR/VALS screening results. Elementary combined rates were reported around mid‑80s in English and math; middle schools showed significant growth in key areas. Officials described MTSS interventions, universal screening, remediation letters and more targeted supports.
At the Oct. 15 business meeting the superintendent presented an overview of student achievement data and the division’s early‑screening work, drawing a distinction between state accreditation and federal accountability while outlining next steps for remediation and curriculum alignment.
The presentation explained that under Virginia’s evolving system accreditation will focus on input and operational metrics while accountability will track learning outcomes. The superintendent reviewed current pass/growth figures: elementary combined English was about 86% and math about 87% on the measures discussed; Thomas Hunter Middle School showed…
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