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Putnam County School District
Putnam County School District - Data-Driven Strategies for Academic Excellence
Implemented literacy programs and leveraged ACT results to optimize teaching strategies and academic outcomes.

Introduction
Client Background
Putnam County School District (PCSD) focuses on improving outcomes through innovation, facing challenges in data use and supporting Special Education students.
Project Goal
The goal was to implement a Birth to Five Literacy Program, integrate ACT results into instruction, and improve Special Education student attendance and achievement.
Project Timeline
— 12 Months/
Research/Discovery
Planning
Execution
Deployment
Testing/Iteration
Challenge
Limited literacy awareness, low ACT scores, and missed instruction affected achievement.
- Lack of awareness about early literacy's impact on long-term success.
- ACT results below benchmark, with underused data to guide teaching.
- 80% of SPED students missing 40% of core instruction, affecting achievement.
Solutions
Strategy
Cannsult partnered with PCSD to implement a Birth to Five Literacy Program, integrate ACT results, and optimize the Special Education model to improve attendance and outcomes.
Approach:
- Analyzed current practices using ACT data to guide targeted interventions.
- Worked with SPED staff to improve service delivery and boost student engagement.
- Focused on improving instructional effectiveness for better student outcomes.
Execution:
- Launched Birth to Five Program to highlight early literacy’s impact.
- Trained teachers to use ACT data to target student needs.
- Reduced pullout time to improve access to core instruction and special education.
Results
35%
Increase in ACT data use improved instruction.
25%
Reduction in Special Ed pullout time boosted engagement; graduation rose 5% to 89.6%.
Successful launch of Birth to Five Program enhanced early literacy.
Conclusion
Cannsult’s strategic initiatives helped Putnam County School District improve student performance in early literacy, ACT outcomes, and Special Education. These efforts led to a more effective and inclusive learning environment.
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