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Kristin O’Neill

Supervisor of Elementary ELA, Reading & Social Studies

Upper Darby School District

What we understand as your priorities

As the supervisor of elementary ELA, Reading and Social Studies, we believe you priorities might include:

a) Early literacy (K–2) gains using science‑of‑reading practices with consistent Tier 2 support.

b) Simple tools for teachers and reading specialists to monitor fluency and comprehension growth from Aimsweb, NWEA/ MAP, PSSA and other data.

c) Reducing paperwork so interventionists can serve more students effectively.

How Cascades supports your priorities

Cascades makes iteasier for teachers and specialists to run, track, and prove the impact of yourK–5 literacy interventions.

a) One click to see which students are off‑track for grade‑level reading and which Tier 2 groups they are in, instead of stitching together Aimsweb exports and     spreadsheets.

b) Helps you identify which interventions are moving the needle for ELs and SPED students vs those that need to be replaced or re‑targeted.

Key Differentiator to your function

Cascades turns your elementary MTSS framework into a consistent, science‑of‑reading‑aligned daily practice across the nine schools.

  • Combines course grades, behavior, and attendance into an early‑warning view for elementary school students, so counselors and teams can act before failures stack up.
  • Structures elementary MTSS teams’ work—who owns which students, which interventions are in play, and when to revisit cases—so it doesn’t depend on a few heroic staff.
  • Provides teachers the visibility into tiered supports/ interventions provided to their roster of kids, the ability to share class room observations and intervention related notes with MTSS team and interventionists.

Micro Learning Videos

Student Roster - Early Warning Signs
Whole Child View
Refer Students for Tiered Support

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