We are currently identified through the No Child Left Behind Act as not meeting adequate yearly progress (AYP) goals in reading and math for two student subgroups: Students with Disabilities and Economically Disadvantaged Students.  This designation is based on our annual results on the New England Common Assessment Program test that is administered to students in grades 3-6 at MES.  We will be in our 4th year of Corrective Action Status in the 2009-2010 school year. We have submitted a required, comprehensive School Improvement Plan to the Department of Education which is pending approval.
 The primary goal of our proposed plan is to develop Teacher Learning Communities (TLCs) at Milton Elementary School next year in which teachers will work collaboratively to focus on student learning.  By developing faculty into Teacher Learning Communities, we are committing to a culture of collaboration in which teachers will work together to analyze and improve their classroom practice. 
Over the past 3 years, we have increased student proficiency in reading and math by 12% and 9% respectively.   We are proud of these gains.  Through the development of our Teacher Learning Communities, we will be focused on continuous improvement for all students.

For more information about the NECAP, please see the suggested links below: 

http://www.education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_accountability/ayp/lea_A_D.html