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Rogers Elementary leaders report ELL gains, big drop in chronic absenteeism and renewed focus on social‑emotional skills
Summary
Rogers Elementary staff told the Marshalltown board that ELPA21 results showed growth (about 65.5% in 2024 and 68.89% in 2025 at Rogers), the school reduced chronic absenteeism by 10.27% from 2024 to 2025 and is targeting a further 3% reduction, and teachers are using responsive-classroom strategies and a fly‑5 SEL curriculum to address self‑management gaps.
Rogers Elementary staff updated the Marshalltown Community School District Board Oct. 20 on academic and culture work at their building, highlighting ELL assessment gains, a substantial reduction in chronic absenteeism, and targeted social‑emotional work.
Julie Vincent, an ELL teacher at Rogers, reported that approximately 65.48% of English‑learner students showed growth in February 2024 and that 68.89% showed growth in February 2025—figures she said exceed…
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