Vero Beach, FL, September 7, 2021–A new drive-thru COVID-19 rapid antigen testing location, exclusively for SDIRC students and staff members who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, has opened at the Indian River County Fairgrounds. Visit our website for details: www.IndianRiverSchools.org.

Vero Beach, FL, July 29, 2021–Today, the FLDOE released the 2020-2021 Spring Assessment results for the FSA Grades 3-10 ELA; Grades 3-8 Mathematics; Statewide Science Grades 5 and 8; and EOCs in Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Civics, and US History. As anticipated, the statewide data is reflective of the learning disruptions due to COVID-19. Acknowledging this, this data still demonstrates that the SDIRC has shown resiliency in instruction and learning during this past year. Our district’s state rankings within each of the areas measured, show increases based upon current results, with the exception of Algebra. It is important to note, that prior to 2019, the district did not encourage student access to this course in middle school and delayed enrollment in high school until the 10th grade. As a result, we increased participation in this course by 36%.Visit our website for the full article. www.IndianRiverSchools.org

Vero Beach, FL, July 19, 2021–The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) Office of Curriculum and Instruction presented Reignite the Lite 2021 at Storm Grove Middle School beginning today, July 19th through July 21st. Reignite the Lite will provide principals, assistant principals, and district administrators the opportunity to focus on the school improvement process through collaborative planning, data dives, and various breakout sessions. Each school will be represented with a team of leaders dedicated to “Leading Innovation & Transformation in Education”.

Vero Beach, FL, July 2, 2021–The Florida Department of Education has placed Amplify Education’s CKLA Florida Edition, Grades K through 5 instructional materials on the approved adoption list.