Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Mid-Year Reflection

During the Fall semester, Sunset Lakes Elementary encountered several implementation challenges that impacted mathematics instruction in Grades 3–5. Data chats with teachers indicated inconsistent implementation of math instructional strategies across classrooms. Teachers reported limited instructional time due to schedule interruptions.

To address these challenges, the school adjusted the instructional schedule to protect uninterrupted math blocks and implemented consistent schoolwide targeted interventions for all learners within the whole and small group setting. Instructional coaching and collaborative planning time were also increased to ensure greater fidelity of implementation and alignment across grade levels.

To accomplish the intended outcome for the Area of Focus in mathematics, Sunset Lakes Elementary will implement several new actions. The school established a protected, uninterrupted mathematics block across Grades 3–5 to ensure consistent instructional time is occurring daily for all students. Support Staff and administrators will conduct regular walkthroughs focused on aligned  math instructional resources that have been researched to ensure students are receiving high quality instruction provide timely feedback to teachers.

Additionally, the school will expand targeted intervention supports by monitoring data and increasing the frequency of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention sessions. Professional development will be enhanced to include explicit training on differentiation, small-group instruction, and effective use of FAST data to inform instruction. Grade-level teams will also engage in structured PLC's with clear agendas focused on data analysis, instructional planning, and monitoring student progress to ensure fidelity and consistency across classrooms.

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Mid-Year Reflection

During the Fall semester, Sunset Lakes Elementary experienced several implementation challenges impacting ELA instruction in Grades 3–5. Data chats from FAST progress monitoring and classroom assessments revealed gaps in certain standards across grade levels. 

 Targeted feedback and resources were provided by the Literacy Coach to support FAST-aligned standards. The effective use of data to guide small-group instruction was critical to ensure gaps start closing. Instructional coaches increased support through common planning modeling to focus on analyzing FAST data, planning targeted instruction, and monitoring student progress to improve consistency and instructional effectiveness across grade levels.

To accomplish the intended outcome for the ELA Area of Focus, Sunset Lakes Elementary will implement several new actions. Instructional coaches and administrators will conduct regular classroom walkthroughs focused on FAST-aligned ELA instruction, text-based questioning, and student written responses, providing timely feedback and support.

Additionally, the school will strengthen data-driven small-group instruction by refining student placement using FAST progress monitoring and increasing the frequency and intensity of Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy interventions. 

Evidence-based Interventions/Strategies

Mid-Year Reflection

Instructional coaches and administrators will conduct regular classroom walkthroughs focused on fidelity of evidence-based literacy routines, providing timely feedback and modeling best practices.

Additionally, the school will expand targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions by using STAR data to refine student grouping and increase the frequency and intensity of support for struggling readers. Professional development will be enhanced to focus on explicit differentiation strategies, small-group instruction, and progress monitoring using STAR data to inform instruction. Grade-level PLCs will engage in structured cycles of data analysis and instructional planning to monitor student growth, address skill gaps, and ensure consistent implementation of literacy strategies across all K–2 classrooms.