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District confirms qualification for High Dosage Tutoring funds as literacy data reviewed
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal and TLA Director Allie Ivey presented literacy data and reported the district qualified for High Dosage Tutoring funds; the presentation emphasized multiple measures, third-grade proficiency concerns and COVID-era cohort impacts.
Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal and TLA Director Allie Ivey presented the district's monthly literacy "data drip" at the Jan. 22 meeting and reported that the district "confirmed qualification for High Dosage Tutoring funds, with planning underway for implementation."
The presentation described the district's balanced assessment system (state OSAS, interim iReady, and local performance assessments) and emphasized priority standards ahead of spring testing. Presenters noted that third-grade proficiency remains a key success marker and that recent declines mirror statewide trends; the presentation requested a five-year review including pre-COVID data to contextualize current performance. The presenters also flagged that current third graders were in kindergarten during COVID disruptions and that multiple factors—curriculum implementation timelines, trauma, motivation, test anxiety and home support—can influence outcomes.
The board packet included a complete report; the meeting discussion highlighted growth shown in iReady as a positive indicator and confirmed planning to use High Dosage Tutoring funds for targeted supports. No specific dollar amounts for tutoring allocations were discussed on the floor during the meeting.
