During a recent government meeting, Charlotte Cosgray presented the comprehensive school improvement plan for Nicholas Homestead Elementary, which is currently under comprehensive targeted support improvement as mandated by the state. The initiative aims to enhance student achievement outcomes, particularly focusing on the school's special education subgroup.

Cosgray outlined the school's journey, noting that in 2018, the special education students at Nicholas Homestead did not meet the state's proficiency threshold, resulting in the school entering a cycle of targeted supports and interventions. Despite efforts, the school narrowly missed the cutoff again during the subsequent evaluation, prompting a shift to comprehensive targeted supports.

The current goal is to improve academic achievement by the end of the 2025 school year, with progress measured by standardized testing results. Although the school will continue under the same support label next year regardless of this year's outcomes, there is optimism due to the appointment of a new principal who is dedicated to student success.

The improvement plan includes regular checkpoints with state representatives and collaboration with West Ed, a professional development organization known for its expertise in educational support. West Ed will conduct six site visits to provide targeted training for teachers, focusing on enhancing tier 1 instruction, which is the initial delivery of content to students.

Cosgray emphasized that while the special education subgroup is a priority, the improvement efforts will encompass all students and teachers at Nicholas Homestead, aiming for a holistic enhancement of educational practices within the school.