Case Study: CCSD59 achieves stronger MTSS outcomes with Branching Minds

CCSD59 cuts reading interventions from 1,300 to 709 with Branching Minds

Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) faced significant challenges in meeting the diverse needs of its student population. The district's support system was reactive and overwhelmed, with an upside-down triangle showing a large number of students requiring interventions. This was complicated by the adoption of new curricula across subjects, dramatic variance in student needs between school buildings, and a large influx of newcomer students. CCSD59 partnered with Branching Minds and its MTSS Core Platform to address these issues.

By implementing Branching Minds' MTSS framework, the district moved to a proactive, data-driven model. The solution provided clear data and streamlined processes to identify needs earlier and more accurately. The results were remarkable: the number of students needing reading intervention dropped from 1,300 to 709, and those needing math support decreased from 1,358 to 794. Furthermore, the rate of students receiving a documented intervention plan soared from 62% to 97% for reading and from 52% to 97% for math. Branching Minds helped CCSD59 achieve measurable academic gains and significantly boost staff morale and collaboration.

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