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Milpitas Unified reports gains from high‑impact tutoring as board reviews midyear LCAP; parents press for gym and safety action
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Milpitas Unified Board received a midyear LCAP update showing increases in dual enrollment and reported gains from AirTutors and in‑school TOSA interventions; public commenters urged a task force on high‑school gym capacity and raised urgent student safety concerns.
Milpitas Unified School District leaders told the board on Feb. 10 that districtwide high‑impact tutoring and newly expanded in‑school intervention supports helped a subset of elementary students make substantial “stretch” gains, while trustees and the public pressed officials on facilities planning and student safety.
Dr. Shannon Sosa, coordinator for intervention programs, described a two‑pronged approach: virtual small‑group tutoring provided by AirTutors (three times weekly, groups of three to four for 45‑minute sessions) plus in‑school Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) who deliver targeted Tier‑2 instruction during the school day. "This extra dosage of tutoring has been crucial for ensuring that the student does not have continued…
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