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As part of our mandated compliance with NCLB, it has become ever more important to exhibit clear communication as we track our progress as a district. In our continuous effort, we administer the BOY, followed by the MOY, the venerable STI and, of course, the EOY, all of which must be aligned with our SIP, MIGs and GLEs.

While some are concerned that the SIT (aka TST) is just another added program, we are mindful that an IEP, whether it denotes ADHD, ADD, or BD, should not be a barrier to becoming proficient with MIGs. ELLs must also be on board. Otherwise, MAP scores may place us just short of AYP and raise some eyebrows at DESE. If this happens, we hunker down ASAP and utilize a solid PDSA approach to achieve true CQI through measurable CCI.

If you are confused, talk it over during WFSG or during SIP days. Perhaps PD could also help with the development of a meaningful PLP. If not, a PIP is a possibility, not that there's anything wrong with that. In the end, it's the PBTE and the MAP, afterall, that tells us how we're doing.

Just wanted to clear that up.