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This presentation, delivered on December 6, 2017, outlines the steps needed to bridge the proficiency gap in reading for grade 3 students. By moving an additional 9,734 underserved students to proficiency, the 2030 gap goal can be achieved. The data reveals variations in the numbers of students across schools and districts that need improvement to reach this goal. Schools with similar demographics may have different achievement gap goals, highlighting the need for tailored approaches. By analyzing school demographics, promising potential schools can be pinpointed for closing the achievement gap.
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Progress Update: 2030 Gap Goal Aaron Butler Hannah Poquette Presentation for Kentucky Board of Education on December 6, 2017.
Summary • In order to close the proficiency gap in reading for grade 3 students, an additional 9,734 underserved students would have to move to proficiency. • There is considerable variation in the number of underserved students that schools and districts must move to proficient in order to reach the 2030 achievement gap goal. • Schools with similar populations of Free and/or Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) eligible and minority students may differ in their achievement gap goal. • Given school demographics, several schools can be identified as showing promising potential in closing the achievement gap.