To date, we can look at program accomplishments and see great progress-and tasks for the future. The student teacher ratio in grades one and two has been reduced to a class size maximum of 24 students. The District Technology Team has a technology plan ready for community input and will prepare a recommendation to the Board this spring. Staff has participated in summer institutes to increase technology skills for classroom use. The District provides additional assistance for struggling readers.
Primary grades have new reading materials.
Schools are implementing methods to improve reading comprehension at all grade levels and secondary schools are offering new reading courses. After-school tutoring is available to students at Mead Learning Center sites. The District reached its 4th grade Reading Improvement Goal as required by the state, one year ahead of schedule. With the direction of a Pathways Framework Committee, the District is developing clear guidelines for the academic and career pathways available in our schools. Individual schools have received smaller grants to support building programs.