{"id":7991,"date":"2026-09-23T18:47:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/?p=7991"},"modified":"2026-09-23T18:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:47:54","slug":"september-23rd-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/elementary-curriculum-instruction\/2026\/09\/23\/september-23rd-update\/","title":{"rendered":"September 23rd Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MAP Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we continue through our first MAP assessment window, I just want to acknowledge that this is new. New systems take time to learn, and there are going to be things that feel unfamiliar, things we have questions about, and probably a few things that are frustrating. That\u2019s okay. We are learning this together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also want to remind everyone that no single assessment tells us everything we need to know about a student. MAP Reading fluency is one data point and MAP Growth is one data point. In addition, you have classroom assessments, student work, observations, conversations, and most importantly your knowledge of your students. We will continue to use multiple sources of information when making decisions about teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially during this first administration, please don’t feel like every score has to make perfect sense or that this data is the be-all and end-all<\/em>. This is our first opportunity to experience the assessment, learn how it works, and begin understanding what the information can and can’t tell us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, I hope we can approach the data with curiosity rather than certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do I notice?<\/em>
<\/em>What surprises me?<\/em>
<\/em>Does this match what I already know about this student?<\/em>
<\/em>What other information might I need?<\/em>
<\/em>What might this help me understand or investigate further?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when something doesn’t look right, it’s okay to question it. That’s part of being a thoughtful educator and a thoughtful consumer of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and willingness to learn alongside one another. There is no expectation that we have this all figured out yet. We will keep learning, asking questions, troubleshooting, and getting better together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for all you are doing. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime,  if you would like to learn more about MAP you can access the professional learning modules.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Click on “NWEA” in Clever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on \u201cProfessional Learning Online\u201d\u00a0

    -Julie Richards, Elementary Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Systems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Health and Science Curriculum Adoption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Are you interested in health education or science education?\u00a0 We are starting the process of reviewing our standards, curriculum materials and practices in both health and science this year.\u00a0 Would you like to be a part of the process?\u00a0 The commitment will be 5 \u00bd days throughout the 26-27 school year.\u00a0 Let Julie know if you are interested by filling out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Math Happenings with Kerry Morton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Teacher Tools through Amplify Labs<\/strong>
    You can now opt in to Teacher Tools through Amplify Labs to get early access to new features designed to make caregiver communication easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    With Teacher Tools<\/a>, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n