Case Study: California District Combines Cognitive Data with Achievement Data to Address MTSS Tier 1 & 2

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CA
Public
NWEA
MTSS
K12
58% FRL
ELL
Suburban

Denair Unified School District

Denair, CA

Denair adopted MindPrint districtwide in 2021 as a response to post-pandemic concerns in achievement. They use MindPrint’s cognitive data to address broader Tier 1 needs and Individualized MindPrint-MAP Growth Learning Plans to support individual student needs in Tier 2.

Challenge
Denair Unified School District saw a decline in student achievement across their student population post-pandemic. The district utilized NWEA MAP Growth as an interim assessment, but needed support in helping teachers drive instructional decisions across MTSS and understand how to use MAP results to inform their classroom practices. District leaders sought more comprehensive data to address student needs in both Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Solution

Denair adopted MindPrint Learning districtwide in Fall 2021. District Superintendent, Terry Metzger, led the introduction of MindPrint Learning to ensure teachers had the tools and support needed to use MAP results to effectively inform their instruction.

Every student in grades 2-12 took both the MindPrint and MAP assessments. District administrators reviewed the data from both assessments to understand why students were declining in certain grades and subjects. Teachers utilized MindPrint MAP Growth Reports to review the combined MindPrint and MAP data to identify what Tier 1 instructional approaches were most appropriate.

To address individual student needs, Denair USD used a case study approach. Teachers were asked to select one or two students who would benefit most from 1:1 support. Many teachers selected students that showed high potential on the MindPrint Profile but their MAP Scores were much lower. Teachers met in small PLCs to discuss which strategies to use for these individual students using their MindPrint-MAP Growth Plan.

Results

MindPrint's integrated MindPrint MAP Growth reports showed teachers exactly where and how to best support individual learners within each subject area. The MindPrint personalized learning plans for each student also provided a communication tool for teachers to inform parents how best to support their child.

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An emphasis was placed on supporting student executive function skills given the challenges with student engagement following the pandemic. In addition, administrators realized they could address some of the big picture trends and support many more students. Principals created strategic initiatives for grade levels that would benefit the most based on the combined MindPrint-MAP Growth data using the recommended MindPrint strategies.
Looking Ahead
Denair USD continues to utilize MindPrint in their schools. With MindPrint, Denair USD maintains their commitment to raising student achievement and providing opportunities for students to build relevant skills for their future.
Terry Metzger Ed.D.
Superintendent
We found MindPrint at the perfect time. We wanted to improve our Tier 1 instruction. Now we have the specific strategies to implement straight from what the data tells us our students need.

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  • 1,300 Students
  • Grades K-12
  • 21% ELL
  • 58% FRL