Purposeful Data
Progress monitoring and purposeful data collection are powerful tools that drive student success. Every piece of data we gather tells a story—about growth, challenges, and the next steps needed to support each learner.
When we take data with intention and purpose, we are not just tracking numbers; we are informing instruction, identifying trends, and ensuring that every student receives the support they need to reach their full potential. Thoughtful data collection allows us to:
- Celebrate student progress—no matter how big or small.
- Identify areas for targeted instruction and intervention.
- Make informed decisions that enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and support staff.
Let’s continue to take data with purpose, ensuring that every student’s progress is seen, valued, and supported.
St. Patrick's Day
Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For those who celebrate, may your day be filled with luck, laughter, and a little bit of magic. And for everyone, may this be a reminder of the strong community and good fortune we share as a team.
Thank you for all that you do each day for our students and school. Enjoy the day, and may a little extra luck come your way! 🍀💚
PTC & Report Cards
- Thank you to everyone for engaging with our families at our Annual March Parent Conferences.
- We hope these conversations were a valuable opportunity to strengthen our partnership with families and support student success.
- Please ensure that all families have access to their child's Report Cards and IEP Goal Updates. This can easily be accessible through their NYCSA account.
School Surveys
- As we continue to grow and improve as a school, your insights and feedback are essential. Please take a few minutes to complete the anonymous school survey, which helps us evaluate our practices, strengthen our school culture, and drive meaningful improvements.
- Your input will allow us to - Identify strengths and areas for growth, Enhance support for staff and students, Improve overall school practices.
- The week of March 24th through March 28th is 177Q Testing Week.
- Please take this week to focus on the NYSAA, IEP, Data, and any academic assessments for your students.
- As a note, as you focus on testing, please keep in mind instruction still must take place for all students as well. Please managed and plan times where you can individually assess students, as your team supports the other students.
- We are excited to announce our “Good Stuff” meetings with school administration for March!
- As always, the purpose of these meetings is to celebrate and share the great work happening across our classrooms and therapy spaces. This is an opportunity to highlight good culture, good feedback, good practices, good resources, and good vibes —all the things that make our school a strong and supportive!
- Our Admin and Coordinator team will also share some Spring updates, as we prepare for Chapter 683, and Fall 2025. We look forward to coming together to learn from one another and grow as a team. Come ready to share the "Good Stuff!"
Dates:
Main Site - 3/14 - 12pm - PAES Lab - Thank you for Joining!
209Q - 3/19 - 12pm - Room TBD
MVB - 3/21 - 12pm - Room TBD
295Q - 4/2 - 11:15am - Room TBD
- Enjoy this Month's Student Broadcast! - https://youtu.be/yEAiBKLJwy8
