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District reports midyear reading and math gains; second grade flagged for targeted support
Summary
District staff presented midyear DIBELS and i-Ready results showing notable math gains in K–5 at Loma and reading gains at CT; presenters said second grade remains a focus and described intervention staffing.
District staff presented midyear assessment results using DIBELS for K–5 reading and i-Ready for middle-school reading and math, and described targeted intervention work. The presenter noted that some grades showed substantial improvement — for example, Loma 1st–5th math rose from 32% at or above grade level at the beginning of the year to 52% at midyear, and staff said they are prioritizing reading and math interventions, especially in second grade.
Presenter (Speaker 8) said, “So 32% of our kids were at or above grade level at the beginning of the year, and we ended, in January at 52 percent.”
Trustees asked detailed questions about how DIBELS aligns with curriculum and how i-Ready cohorts compare with state tests; staff said DIBELS provides phonemic awareness detail useful for early grades and that intervention groups are fluid. The board discussed aligning assessment and reporting periods and continuing professional development to implement the math curriculum with fidelity.
