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Jackson Avenue School

Board of Education Presentation

11/13/25

Excellence by Choice

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Superintendent's Conference Day 2025-2026

Our presence has the power to make others excellent.

How do we support each other…

…to be better than before

…to exceed what was expected

…to grow from effort and feedback

“Every moment is potentially transformative.”

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Jackson Avenue 25-26 Goals & Plans Reflect:

Excellence by Choice… Not by Chance

Cycles of Literacy & Math Data Analysis

AI Literacy & Safety

Genius Hour, Transfer & Experiential Experiences

Small Group Direct Instruction

X Factors &

JABRAVE 2.0

Intentional Feedback

Station Rotations, Conferencing & Learner Portfolios

This understanding and description of engaging in excellence is really the lens we are looking through when talking about our goals for this year
Our goals this school year at Jackson continue to align to the instructional model and truly reflect the insights that we got from our 24-25 data analysis which you will be hearing about tonight.
As we analyzed our data, we began asking–

How can we strengthen our practices and routines of literacy and math data analysis on a regular basis
How can we strengthen our understanding of X factors to support the neurodiversity of all learners
How can be be even more intentional about small group instruction and feedback so that our learners can do even better, etc. –
How can we iterate Genius Hour for more opportunities for applying research and creative skills and their understanding of digital citizenship

So let’s take a look at how our data has shaped our goals

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Demographics at Jackson Avenue 24-25

34.5%

14%

17%

3.5%

Total: 452

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NWEA MAP Growth Reading & Math:

Norm-referenced

Provides a broad view of learners’ reading comprehension, vocabulary and math skills.

Shows the impact of literacy skills such as word reading and fluency.

Universal Screener

NYS State Assessment: Reading & Math

Informs how we might refine and strengthen our ELA and Math Tier 1 curriculum and assessment

Informs Professional Learning

easyCBM/mClass: Reading

Norm-referenced

Literacy skills assessment in phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Sensitive to growth: Sensitive to small changes in reading over time.

Screener & Progress Monitor

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Our Data Drives Our Goals & Action Plans

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In 3rd Grade reading, we are aligned with the norms as well as the expected grade level growth

3rd grade showed more growth than previous year

4th Grade reading exceeded Spring norms

Norms anticipate growth between 4-6 points per year

184.4

196.1

+11.7

196.0

205.0

+9

197.0

186.6

196.7

204.4

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2024-2025	Tier 3 to Tier 2	Tier 3 to Tier 1	Tier 2 to Tier 1
Grade 3 Reading	5%	1%	36%
Grade 3 Math	9%	1%	39%
Grade 4 Reading	9%	1%	41%
Grade 4 Math	1%	1%	59%

+8

+0

+13

+10

NWEA Reading Subgroup Data 24-25

Growth in Learners Receiving Reading Interventions

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Data indicates comparison of Fall and Spring RIT scores not compared to National Norms

NWEA Spanish Reading Data 24-25

+9.4

+4.8

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EasyCBM & mClass

District Vertical Alignment:

Passage Reading Fluency*
Proficient Reading (Comprehension)*
Vocabulary

*Assessed in English and Spanish for Dual Language

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Data Analysis

Intervention:

Below 25th percentile

Data:

Above 30th percentile

Tier 3

75%

Tier 2

Tier 1: does not require intervention

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86%

81%

86%

75%

Fundations Level 3 implemented as Tier 1

Intentional small group direct instruction based on data (Tier 1, 2, 3)

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80%

64%

72%

73%

Fundations Level 3 implemented as Tier 1

Intentional small group direct instruction based on data (Tier 1, 2, 3)

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69%

49%

61%

68%

Spanish phonics and grammar badges

Small group direct instruction using thematic texts

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ELA State Assessment Data 24-25

38%

48%

45%

54%

2024:

CBT implemented for all grades

2025

Gr.3: 7% opt-out
Gr.4: 9% opt-out

Gr. 3 SWDS: 6%
Gr. 4 SWDS: 12%

Gr. 3 ELLS: 8%
Gr. 4 ELLS: 10%

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50% or 112 learners moved half level

+10

+9

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ELA State Assessment: What We Know…

Current 5th Graders: Growth as Cohort

38%

54%

What we continue to explore…

Are there new trends or patterns in types of questions that align to standards?

How can we analyze constructive responses to support our grammar and writing about reading work this year?

How might we continue to provide all learners with many opportunities to read grade level text independently?

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Literacy Assessment Correlation

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Badge Book & Proficiency Scales: Evidence Of Learning in Integrated Curriculum

3rd Grade Rigor Alignment & Intentional Feedback

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Badge Book & Proficiency Scales: Evidence Of Learning in Grammar, Spelling, and Morphology

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In 3rd Grade Math, we are aligned with the norms as well as the expected grade level growth

4th Grade Math exceeded Spring norms

186.3

188.5

200.1

201.0

+13.8

198.3

199.5

210.8

210.5

+12.5

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SWDs and ELLs demonstrate growth in Math from Fall to Spring

NWEA Math Subgroup Data 24-25

+10

+12

+13

+14

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Math State Assessment Data 24-25

2024:

CBT implemented for all grades

2025 opt-out

Gr.3: 10%
Gr.4: 11%

Gr. 3 SWDS: 7%
Gr, 4 SWDS: 11%

Gr. 3 ELLS: 8%
Gr. 4 ELLS: 11%

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51.1% or 92 students moved half level

44%

50%

67%

66%

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Math State Assessment: What We Know…

44%

66%

What we continue to explore…

How might we continue to align our curriculum to assessment expectations?

How are kids making their learning visible for problem solving?

How are we providing data-based small group direct instruction in math?

Current 5th Graders: Growth as Cohort

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Badge Book & Proficiency Scales: Evidence Of Learning in Math

3rd Grade & 4th Grade Making Thinking Visible & Intentional Differentiation

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Multi-Tiered Supports and 7 Factors at: MUFSD

Instructional Support Team Meetings (IST)

Evaluate individual student data (NWEA, easy CBM, GAS, student work) to determine goals
Goals monitored weekly and adjusted based on student progress

Instructional Support Team ENL Meetings

Goals for students that stayed the same or went down on NYSESLAT
Goals are aligned to gap areas on NYSESLAT and areas for skill development

Before School ELA/MAth Support

In-School ELA/Math Support

Frequent Progress Monitoring using easyCBM

Intentional Reading Intervention: Geodes

SPIRE

Comprehension / Thematic Units

Universal Support: 25/30th percentile and above

(NWEA/easyCBM/classroom)

Tier 1

Targeted Support

10-25% and above (NWEA/easyCBM/classroom)

Tier 2

Intensive Support

9% and below (NWEA/easyCBM/classroom)

Tier 3

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BOE/ Goal:

Continue to build upon instructional practices and curriculum in the area of literacy (inclusive of oracy, listening, reading and writing) to reflect the most up to date research and evidenced based practice PreK-12

Writing Benchmarks: K-4

PL: Oral Language Routines

Transfer & Enrichment

Cycles of Literacy and Math Data Analysis with all teachers

Engaging in Excellence

25-26 Goals: Literacy

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Engaging in Excellence

25-26 Goals: Literacy & Critical Thinking

BOE/ Goal:

Continue to build upon instructional practices and curriculum in the area of literacy (inclusive of oracy, listening, reading and writing) to reflect the most up to date research and evidenced based practice PreK-12

Informational & Digital Literacy: AI Safety & Explicit Instruction on SMART tech use

Creativity in Genius Hour

Communication: Learner Portfolios

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AI Pilot: 24-25

kidOYO Dat Creation & Genius Hour

DAT:

Digital Assistant Thought Partner

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AI Safety & Student Learning

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Student-Led Clubs!

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BOE/ Goal:

Begin integrating explicit and embedded instructional routines that intentionally teach, model, and reinforce “x-factor” skills, supported by a shared PreK–12 vocabulary.

Explicit X Factor Community Circles

Common, streamlined, JA Brave look fors

Communicate progress to families through the new learner behaviors report

Brave Assemblies and Certificates linked to X Factors

Engaging in Excellence

25-26 Goals: X Factors

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X Factors: JA BRAVE Alignment

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X Factors: Teaching Regulation and Processing

Strategies

Launch Lessons

Trimester 1

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Intentional Support and Community Building

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Ownership, Reflection & Choice

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Jackson Brave 2025-2026

Thank you!

Any Questions?