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District reports reading and math gains but urgent early-literacy gaps; leaders promise phonics, interventions and teacher-leader supports
Summary
District staff told the board that I-Ready results show reading proficiency rose from 25% to 36% and math from 18% to 31% (fall to winter), but early-literacy screeners (mCLASS/DIBELS and Lectura) reveal many K–1 students need intensive support; the district will emphasize daily systematic phonics, small-group interventions and reading teacher leaders.
West Contra Costa Unified School District staff on April 29 presented interim student-achievement data that showed measurable gains in I-Ready reading and math but persistent and urgent early-literacy needs in kindergarten through second grade.
District leaders said I-Ready results for grades 3–12 showed an increase in students at or above grade level in reading (from 25% in fall to 36% in winter) and in math (from 18% to 31%). Gains were visible across multiple grades, with some middle- and high-school grades showing substantial movement. "Grade 9 moved 27 to…
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