Central Public Schools to adopt Bridges (K–5) and McGraw Hill Reveal (6–12) as math curriculum; district emphasizes standards alignment and MTSS

District administrators presented student assessment outcomes and a recommended curriculum pathway at the May 18 board meeting, asking trustees to note both recent gains and remaining gaps and to approve continued rollout and teacher supports.

Andrea Colstead described the curriculum review process and said the district selected Bridges for K–5 (a low-tech, manipulative-focused program) and McGraw Hill Reveal (Minnesota version) for grades 6–12 because both better align with Minnesota standards and the district
pproach to MTSS. She said teachers and curriculum leaders prioritized standards alignment, teacher and student experience, and measurable support for intervention.

Becca presented special-education reading results, reporting that approximately 80% of targeted special-education students showed at least one proficiency-level improvement (reported as 79.9% before rounding) and that second–fifth grades had strong two-point gains. She described an average districtwide growth "of approximately 12 points" from fall to spring for the assessed cohort.

Administrators also said the district completed phase one of reading-related professional development and will move into phase two (Strive) for 6–12 teachers; they introduced CAPD diagnostics for grades 4–12 as a new state requirement and said it helps pinpoint interventions and matching resources. Staff noted teacher training on AI tools and plans to host summer preparation for curriculum implementation.

Board members complimented the work, asked for clarity about where additional purchases or training will fall in the FY27 budget, and requested a curriculum-review web page so parents and committee members can view resources and alignment details.

The board did not vote on curriculum adoption at this meeting but received the recommendation and timeline for implementation and training. Staff said they will provide follow-up materials for trustees and post the reviewer page online.