CA BOCES Success Stories
Stories of Success from School Districts and CA BOCES Instructional Support Services
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History came to life and stories jumped off the page as districts took advantage of our 403 Arts in Education CoSer to start their 2024-2025 school year. On September 23rd and 24th nearly five-hundred 4th and 7th grade students from Belfast, Bolivar Richburg, Fillmore, Franklinville, Friendship, Hinsdale, Pioneer, Scio and West Valley school districts traveled to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to visit part of the “Flight of Five” locks. History came to life and stories jumped off the page as districts took advantage of our 403 Arts in Education CoSer to start their 2024-2025 school year.
On September 23rd and 24th nearly five-hundred 4th and 7th grade students from Belfast, Bolivar Richburg, Fillmore, Franklinville, Friendship, Hinsdale, Pioneer, Scio and West Valley school districts traveled to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to visit part of the “Flight of Five” locks. By: Sean Conklin, Coordinator for Arts Integration and Extra Curricular Events In order to better understand the complexity and make-up of the NYS Social Studies Regents exams, and student performance, social studies teachers at Pioneer came together to analyze the exam and compile data surrounding the content and skills the exam was measuring. The information collected was combined and shared so that teachers would have a record of what content was being asked from the NYS Social Studies Framework, and the way in which the questions were being posed to students. Teachers also examined the types of sources used within the assessment that students would be working with when responding.
At the completion of this work teachers had a better understanding of the exam construct and structure and were able to look at their student results to develop ways in which to better assist and prepare students for both local and Regents assessments in Social Studies. By: Rob Griffith, Coordinator for Curriculum and Professional Development  Pioneer has recently transitioned to FastBridge for Universal Screening Assessments and Progress Monitoring. Our district’s transition to FastBridge significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of student assessments. The Beginning of Year testing window decreased in time and increased student engagement with the assessment. Using ClassLink for accessibility, teachers and students alike were greeted with ease for the first day of online assessments. Following the assessments, data team meetings were held, and the data that was presented from the FastBridge reports allowed teachers to plan for targeted intervention groups tailored to students’ individual needs following our MTSS-I structures and process. Special Educators also found that FastBridge data reports would be a useful tool when writing IEP goals, and further, progress monitoring those goals would be completed on FastBridge using the subtests and interventions that are available in FastBridge. Tiered Intervention Groups have started, and teachers are eager to see how FastBridge will continue to support students throughout the school year. Prior to FastBridge, our data collection was time-consuming and inconsistent across schools. After implementation, we streamlined universal screening and progress monitoring, allowing teachers to quickly identify student needs with reliable data. The user-friendly platform also made it easier for educators to collaborate on intervention strategies. Overall, FastBridge empowered teachers and enhanced student support. By: Jenna Tost, Coordinator for Curriculum and Professional Development |
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