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District reviews assessment results, pushes science-of-reading and targeted interventions
Summary
Administrators presented K2–8 assessment data (DIBELS, i-Ready, CAST) and described interventions: kindergarten benchmarks were strong (92% at/above), while some cohorts require intensified small-group instruction; staff will prioritize classroom-based reteaching and tool practice for state tests.
Site and curriculum leads reviewed assessment data across grades and outlined strategies for 202526 26'26. The principal/administrator said kindergarten finished the year strongly, with roughly 92% of kindergarteners at or above benchmark on spring assessments, but that complexity of texts in grades 12–2 can depress timed screening results (DIBELS) despite classroom-level proficiency.
"Our goal is to get the kids across our district at 85% of them reading at and above grade level," the administrator said, noting targeted use of the science-of-reading curriculum, small-group interventions, repurposed prep minutes for in-class reteaching, and training for teachers on the embedded tools students will need for CAST/SBAC-type assessments. The team also flagged the need to give students more practice with online testing tools (text-to-speech, embedded dictionaries and calculators) to reduce mechanical test barriers.
Board members discussed whether interventions were cost-effective and whether the district should continue pull-out models or shift to classroom-based interventions. Staff said they will continue to monitor assessment data and return with recommendations if additional funding or programs are needed.
