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Wilbur Elementary staff highlight new ADM K–5 math curriculum and early gains in interventions
Summary
Teachers and coaches described the district's new ADM K–5 math curriculum, caregiver resources and intervention tools. Presenters reported increased on‑task work, progress monitoring gains in some grade‑level standards and a projected 60% graduation rate for the intervention cohort (staff‑reported, not independently verified).
Staff from Wilbur Elementary and district math leaders presented the Colonial School District's rollout of the ADM K–5 math curriculum at the April 14 board meeting, saying the program offers coherent lessons, scaffolded interventions and caregiver materials intended to boost daily learning and long‑term retention.
Crystal K., supervising math in the district, introduced the presentation and described the curriculum's resources: illustrated lesson slides, scaffold worksheets for tiered interventions, digital manipulatives and caregiver packets with 'answer kits' so families can support lessons at home. She said units include 'show what you know' quick checks that allow teachers to target intervention in the moment.
Teacher Vicky Ward told the board, "Using our new ADM math curriculum this year has been an exciting journey," and praised the built‑in resources and computer‑adaptive 'boost' practice that adjusts to student needs. Principal Lindseay Deio said seeing K–5 coherence across grade levels has allowed teachers to identify and close day‑to‑day gaps more efficiently.
Math intervention staff described early indicators of improvement in small‑group work. An interventionist reported a projected 60 percent graduation rate for the current intervention cohort and said 18 Tier‑3 students have progressed out of intervention so far this year compared with 15 over the prior full year; presenters noted more marking periods remain and that those figures were staff‑reported during the meeting and have not been independently verified.
Coach Lori Wagon said one notable classroom benefit is earlier and consistent use of correct math vocabulary, starting in kindergarten, which she expects will strengthen understanding through K–12. Presenters also said ADM includes multiple‑choice practice items and other tasks that model state test formats; staff warned that alignment in older grades may take several years for cohorts to fully catch up.
Board members asked about Spanish‑language materials and assessment administration; presenters said the caregiver hub includes Spanish language supports and that teachers are encouraged to administer online practice to familiarize students with test formats.
What happens next: Wilbur staff invited board members and the public to a student showcase at William Penn on April 21 and noted Math 24 competition on April 29. District leaders said they will continue monitoring grade‑level targets and share progress during quarterly reporting to the board.
