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Students describe 'What I Need' time as the district's approach to equitable outcomes
Summary
Elementary and middle school students told the Lake Oswego School District board how 'WIN' time, AMP options and ASC spaces give each learner targeted support or challenge, arguing equity means providing what each student needs to succeed.
Students from Hallinan Elementary and Lake Oswego middle schools presented to the Lake Oswego School District 7J board on the district's approach to equitable academic outcomes, describing daily practices that target individual needs.
At Hallinan, three students said the school uses a 'WIN' (What I Need) period in which students receive personalized instruction and practice. "At Hallinan, we want everyone to have an equal chance to learn and succeed," Kabir said in his presentation. Students explained teachers form groups using assessment results, and that supports range from literacy centers and fidgets for younger learners to accelerated challenges for students ready to move ahead.
Middle-school representatives described ASC (a calm workspace) and AMP options — above-grade-level assignments embedded in core classes or available on request — that let students pursue enrichment. Isabelle Lu said AMP and advanced classes such as algebra and French helped her "further develop my skills." Board members praised the presentations and asked students follow-ups about favorite AMP options and school projects such as a science experiment tracking food decomposition.
The presentations were part of the board's regular agenda and were followed by short question-and-answer exchanges. Dr. Shealy and several board members noted the student remarks would inform upcoming strategic-plan listening sessions and district surveys.
