20 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2025–2026
OUR MISSION At Douglas Elementary School, we foster curiosity and a love of learning in a joyful, inclusive community. We are committed to providing a quality, equitable education that empowers all students to become brave, compassionate global citizens. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS • We worked across the school to improve our Tier 1 instruction, focusing on consistent implementation of Universal Design for Learning and ensuring that all of our students could access the curriculum. We discussed the intersection of UDL and Culturally Responsive Teaching to support all students. • We worked to improve writing across the school, col- laborating with Think SRSD for schoolwide professional learning. Several grade levels held “writing boot camps” to support these efforts. • We continued implementing our EL literacy curriculum, with staff collaborating closely with our literacy coach and participating in district-wide professional learning. • Our Instructional Leadership Team brainstormed how best to support initiatives across the building, including writing and, eventually, the reorganization of the schools/district with AB Forward. • We continued to use the Second Step social-emotional curriculum, establishing a shared language for students to discuss challenges. Additionally, we used the DESSA screener to monitor and support students’ social- emotional skills three times a year.
Larry Wolpe PRINCIPAL Nelia Patrick ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Our SOAR Values: S Show Perseverance O Offer Compassion A Act Responsibly R Respect Others and Self
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