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Del Valle ISD sets ambitious early‑literacy goals after fall MAP fluency data
Summary
District leaders told trustees that kindergarten MAP fluency scores start around 65% for English‑tested students, with first‑ and second‑grade performance falling to roughly 48% and 26% respectively; the district set targets to raise those rates by June 2028 and outlined curriculum, coaching and monitoring steps to get there.
Del Valle ISD officials on Nov. 18 told the school board that early‑literacy outcomes need focused attention after fall assessment results. Dr. Katrina Bailey, the district presenter, said kindergarten MAP fluency testing shows about 65% of students testing in English are on grade level, first grade is at about 48% and second grade performance is substantially lower, at roughly 26% at the foundational level. The district has set an ambitious goal to raise kindergarten English reading performance to about 85% by June 2028.
Bailey said the district is emphasizing ‘‘vertical alignment’’ of phonics and high‑frequency word lists, protecting and purposing small‑group…
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