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District cites testing opt-outs, new literacy curriculum and intervention pilots
Summary
Superintendent Champa said many families opted out of state testing, lowering proficiency percentages; the district has implemented phonics training, adopted a new "Wit and Wisdom" literacy curriculum and is piloting elementary math and intervention programs to improve outcomes.
Tammy Champa told attendees that implementation of the Read Act has driven several priorities this year, including phonics training for staff and adoption of a new literacy curriculum identified in the presentation as "Wit and Wisdom." She credited staff for the work required to implement the curriculum and related professional development.
Champa said the district is piloting elementary math in seven classrooms this year with plans for full implementation next year and described intervention pilots at the middle school to strengthen supports for students.
She also said the district has seen a high number of high-school families choosing to opt out of state testing, and that opt-outs have affected reported proficiency percentages. Champa said the district is reviewing assessment structures and considering changes to encourage greater participation during the state assessment season.
Champa previewed the district—s assessment window for reading, math and some science tests in March and said leadership will report monthly on progress toward SMART goals tied to the district—s strategic directions.
