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Carlsbad Unified says midyear LCAP metrics show modest gains; multilingual learners and MTSS singled out
Summary
District staff told the board the midyear LCAP review shows modest overall assessment gains — STAR reading up ~2%, math ~1% — and credit MTSS systems and multilingual‑learner interventions for targeted improvements; trustees asked for subgroup breakdowns and clarity on sustaining programs when one‑time grants sunset.
Carlsbad Unified officials presented a midyear update on the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) on Feb. 11, telling trustees the district is generally on track to meet year‑end targets but that staff will need to prioritize sustainment as some grant funding sunsets.
Dr. Brian Brockett, who led the presentation, said the district's STAR assessments show overall progress from fall to winter with "about a 2%" increase in reading proficiency and a roughly 1% increase in math proficiency at midyear. Brockett said those interim assessments serve as a proxy for state exams and give the district confidence it's on pace for targets trustees set.
"We have targets of growth and on place to meet those…
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