Approve Purchase of Software Licenses for Math Intervention and Professional Development Attachments: ( 2 ) Software Licenses Quote Discussion: Trustee Dr. Michael Ryan: Is Dreambox worth the $800,000+ investment? Response: Yes, we believe it is. While the investment in DreamBox Learning is significant, the potential benefits for our students and teachers are substantial. DreamBox brings coherence

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10.D.1.b. Approve Purchase of Software Licenses for Math Intervention and Professional Development Attachments: ( 2 ) Software Licenses Quote Discussion: Trustee Dr. Michael Ryan: Is Dreambox worth the $800,000+ investment? Response: Yes, we believe it is. While the investment in DreamBox Learning is significant, the potential benefits for our students and teachers are substantial. DreamBox brings coherence and alignment to core instruction and assessment. When supplemental resources align with the core curriculum (Eureka) and assessment tools (NWEA MAP), students receive consistent instruction and reinforcement of key concepts. This consistency helps students build a strong foundation and reduces confusion that may arise from conflicting approaches or terminology. Recent data shows promising growth among FWISD students using DreamBox Math, with an average of 1 grade level of growth. Students completing 5+ lessons per week achieve an even higher average of 1.3 grade levels of growth. We believe that by investing in DreamBox, we are providing our students with tools that align with their core instructional resources, supporting their ability to become strong critical thinkers and problem solvers, essential skills for mastery on the STAAR assessment and success beyond the classroom. Trustee Dr. Michael Ryan: Is this a supplement to our regular curriculum? Response: Yes, DreamBox Learning is a supplemental resource designed to enhance our core curriculum. It helps students fill learning gaps by building foundational skills, which in turn elevates their understanding of the lessons taught by their classroom teachers. Teachers across FWISD have reported students making connections between DreamBox lessons and core curriculum concepts, demonstrating the positive impact on their overall understanding. Trustee Dr. Michael Ryan: What makes this promising to raise low math scores? Response: DreamBox Learning has shown promising results in raising math scores among our students. The platform's ability to personalize learning experiences, fill learning gaps, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills directly contributes to improved student performance on assessments like the STAAR test. Furthermore, DreamBox's embedded professional development support empowers our teachers to effectively utilize the platform and prioritize instruction for students who need it most. Ensuring consistent usage and measuring impact through an Academic Return on Investment process (AROI) is something else we believe is important to consider.  To maximize the benefits of our investment in DreamBox Learning, it is crucial to ensure consistent usage across all schools and grade levels. Setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support for teachers and administrators will foster a culture of regular DreamBox usage, leading to more significant growth and improvement in student outcomes. Moreover, measuring the true impact of DreamBox Learning through AROI process