Teams

KINDERGARTEN READINESS TEAM

The Kindergarten Readiness Team is charged with ensuring all children in Macon County are prepared for success when entering Kindergarten. The team has made great progress in identifying, screening, and providing interventions for low-readiness children. The team’s 5 year goal is for 95% of students entering Kindergarten will meet "ready" level as measure by the Brigance® Assessment, the agreed upon measuring tool.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT TEAM

The goal of the Student Achievement Team is to ensure all children in Macon County achieve at grade level. This team is comprised of after-school programs, District 61 administration, community volunteers and many others dedicated to preparing the children of the county for success.

YOUNG SCHOLARS AND WORKERS TEAM

The Young Scholars and Workers Team goal is to ensure that all students graduate with the skills and resources to enroll in college or join the workforce. This team will measure youth by surveying their status at 19.5 years old. 5 categories will be used; in college, in a technical school, in the military, in the workforce or on the streets.