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RISD reports positive MAP beginning-of-year trends; staff outline parent training and targeted supports
Summary
District leaders presented beginning-of-year MAP assessment results showing cohort increases and said more than 50% of students met MAP's targeted growth norms in reading and math. Next steps include individual student growth plans, CIAs and parent "growth camps."
Richardson ISD presented beginning-of-year Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) results and described district steps to turn initial data into targeted instruction and parent support.
Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Leeper led the briefing and said cohort comparisons show increases in several grade bands and that the district met MAP norms with just over half of students meeting targeted growth expectations. "This district has met the MAP norms with growth, having over 50% in reading and math," a presenter said, summarizing the early results. Presenters emphasized that the fall MAP is an early baseline and not a predictor of final year outcomes.
District staff described concrete follow-ups: curriculum interim assessments (CIAs) to check recent instruction, creation of individualized reteach plans for students who did not meet targeted growth, campus learning walks to view classroom trends, and parent "growth camps" to help families understand MAP reports and support learning at home. Trustees asked about training time for teachers on Schoology and Seesaw; central staff described a three-phased technology training rollout and online resources for parents.
Leaders cautioned that MAP is one of several measures and emphasized a data-driven approach: identify specific skills that prevent a student from accelerating, create small-group interventions during the school day and monitor progress. The board took no formal action; staff said they will continue monitoring midyear and end-of-year assessments.
