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District reports large early-literacy and elementary math gains in Q3, notes attendance and behavior trends
Summary
Frederick County staff reported May 11 that early-literacy screening shows gains (62% of K–2 low risk), I Ready math diagnostics rose to 42% of K–5 students at or above grade level by year-end, and several schools reduced chronic absenteeism and behavior infractions, while some secondary cohorts show uneven performance.
District staff presented third-quarter data showing notable early-literacy and elementary math progress while pointing to attendance and behavior patterns that require continued attention.
Early literacy: Tanesa Carter, who led the elementary literacy presentation, described the district’s VALS screener cadence and goals. "Our goal...is we want proficient readers by third grade," Carter said, adding that 62% of K–2 students are currently identified as low risk for future reading difficulties. Carter told the board the division has set a target that teams reach 80% low risk by next year and that 10 of 13 schools are on track to meet that goal based on midyear progress.
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