NAVASOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS

  

After receiving a “D” grade from the Texas Education Agency in August, Navasota trustees are eyeing school district improvements.

At a recent meeting, the school board unanimously approved an improvement plan that addresses several academic concerns.

John C. Webb Elementary School Principal Todd Nesloney provided a detailed plan that covered his two priorities moving forward.  In the Navasota school district, John C. Webb was the only campus to receive a rating of “Improvement Required” from the TEA.

Nesloney’s first concern was that just 29 percent of students are at the “meets” or “masters” levels for STAAR performance.  He attributed this to problems in the first tier of instruction.

He proposed establishing a system for professional development, which he said would provide support for improved teaching quality.

Nesloney also said there are inconsistencies between scores of minority groups and white subpopulations.  He said part of this is because there is a cultural disconnect between students and teachers.

Citing a need to keep up with changing cultures, he recommended training teachers in diversity, racial justice, and student engagement.

To view the full improvement plan approved by the school board, visit www.navasotaisd.org.