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Catherine and Arroyo principals highlight student progress and dual‑language gains

Board of Education, Simi Valley Unified School District · January 20, 2026
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Summary

At the board meeting Catherine Elementary’s new principal and Arroyo Elementary’s leadership showcased school goals, intervention programs and a growing dual‑language immersion program, citing improved attendance, targeted RTI groups and plans to expand technical pathways and Spanish‑language resources.

Melissa Estrada, recently named principal at Catherine Elementary, outlined three school goals for the year: reading (ELA) mastery, math skill mastery and a safe, engaging school environment. Estrada presented enrollment and demographic breakdowns (about 46% Hispanic; socioeconomically disadvantaged roughly 53.7%) and described interventions such as data‑driven RTI groups, weekly after‑school reading support, a sensory…

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