School may only be a month underway, but district leaders are looking at assessments and state testing. Todd County School leaders presented to the Board Monday night about their multi-tiered systems of supports, or MTSS for short.
Those MTSS provide opportunities for intervention school-wide but still in small groups at the elementary level. The objectives become more focused in middle and high school and align with the district’s strategic plan.
As part of the assessment update, Superintendent Jessica Addison said they still do not know if the ACT or SAT will be required of students.
click to download audioShe adds the model could be something some teachers are familiar with.
click to download audioBoard Chair Eric Harris asked how big the changes are.
click to download audioAddison adds the local assessments will play a big role in preparing kids for whatever testing the state decides to implement.
click to download audioThe district is using last year’s MAPS data to guide early interventions for students this year ahead of any testing.
