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Aisha Ford, Senior Managing Director of Teaching and Learning, gave an overview of recent professional development days, the latest assessment results for mClass DIBELS, chronic absenteeism efforts

Aisha explained reading proficiency goals related to DIBELS and compared fall to winter data. Aisha discussed strengths and growth areas for the grades and the coaching that occurred with teachers, in which teachers identified what students were struggling and their specific literacy skills.

The board asked how students who attended TK with LCPS compared to those who did not attend TK. LCPS will inquire further, but believes that it trends positively. 

The committee then discussed progress monitoring through the DIBELs platform compared to the UFLI monitoring, analyzing the pros and cons of instructional impact.

Aisha then gave oversight on the work around chronic absenteeism from LCPS staff and improving attendance rates. She detailed trends and summaries around months, grades, and school sites. Aisha also reviewed attendance recovery plans, positive incentives, and strategies for semester 2.

The committee asked about the biggest barriers for making progress on this work. 

Olivia Holesinger, MTSS Coordinator, responded that time continues to be the biggest issue, as connecting with families and explaining attendance policies and laws takes time and personal connection. Dez Doloriat, Director of Student Services and Community Schools, detailed that the importance of tasks is not lost, but more staffing to support the chronic absenteeism work would possibly help future success.