January 13, 2021
Dear EMS parents and families –
Edmunds Middle School was identified by the Vermont Agency of Education as eligible for equity support as stated in Vermont’s Every Student Succeeds Act. Schools and districts eligible for equity support had a significant difference in student performance, on the 2018-19 State Assessment, between at least one historically marginalized student group and their historically privileged peers. Our school was identified due to the gap in performance for the following student subgroups:
- Free and Reduced
- Historically Marginalized
- Individualized Education Program
- African American
The district, along with guidance from the VT AOE, will be providing us technical assistance as we develop our Continuous Improvement Plan to address improving the outcomes for all students including the specific group(s). We will continue to address student needs as determined by the analysis of the data we collect. As part of that data, we look at parent survey results and other information from parents and the community. We thank you all for your feedback.
Thank you.
James Kiefer
Principal – Edmunds Middle School
