Worcester Public Schools is committed to leveraging a variety of assessment tools to enhance student learning. In Part 1 of our Charting the Path to Excellence and Equity series—a set of community forums exploring student achievement in Worcester—we examined how the district utilizes data from the MCAS, the state’s standardized test. What other data does the district collect to track student progress throughout the year and adjust instruction as needed?
On Monday, January 27, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, WEC continued the series with Part 2: Monitoring Student Progress in the Worcester Public Schools.
Dr. Marco Andrade, WPS Director of Research and Accountability, provided an overview of the STAR and DIBELS assessments, explained how the results are utilized, and shared general trends from the 2024 beginning-of-year results. Erin McMahon, Principal at Lake View School, then discussed how her school leverages this data. Following the presentations, Dr. Andrade and Ms. McMahon were joined by Mia McDonald, a Worcester Public School parent, for a panel discussion on student achievement in Worcester and the support parents and caregivers believe are critical to ensuring all students reach their full potential.
This event is available in English and Spanish and is designed for anyone invested in education, including parents, families, educators, policymakers, and community advocates.
Program Overview:
Welcome | Jennifer Davis Carey, Worcester Education Collaborative
STAR and DIBELS Assessments | Dr. Marco Andrade, Worcester Public Schools
Lake View School’s Use of Data | Erin McMahon, Worcester Public Schools
Panel Discussion and Q&A | Dr. Marco Andrade, Erin McMahon, and Mia McDonald
Sponsored by the Worcester Education Collaborative and the Worcester Education Equity Roundtable, this event is intended to help our community work together towards a stronger, more inclusive educational system for our children and our community. The Worcester Education Equity Roundtable is generously supported by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
