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District 68 reports assessment gains but flags Devonshire for targeted support
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Christie Samojedny reported state assessment changes make direct year‑to‑year proficiency comparisons difficult; District 68 showed growth in ELA and math, ACCESS exit rate for English learners was 10.4%, and Devonshire received a Targeted Support designation and will enter a four‑year improvement cycle.
Assistant Superintendent Christie Samojedny told the Board that the Illinois School Board of Education adjusted proficiency cut scores for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), limiting direct year‑to‑year comparisons of proficiency rates for Spring 2025.
Despite the cut‑score changes, Samojedny said growth percentiles in ELA and math remained comparable to prior years and District 68 saw gains in both subjects. English Learner outcomes included an ACCESS exit rate of 10.4%, above the state average. The district reported an 18.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which the presentation said is below the state average.
School summative designations announced included Highland as Exemplary, Stenson and Old Orchard as Commendable, and Devonshire as Targeted Support. The Board was informed that Devonshire will enter a four‑year improvement planning cycle and receive increased targeted funding to address subgroup performance.
Officials tied these results to the district’s ongoing strategic priorities and staffing plans, and discussed using disaggregated data and alignment with curriculum partners to monitor progress.
