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Northwest Independent School District

Love Elementary School

2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan

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Mission StatementNorthwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students in a premeir education preparing them to be successful, productive

citizens.

Clara Love Mission

Clara Love Elementary is a high-performing, safe school community that encourages student effort and focuses on academic growth as measured by campus,district, and state assessments. Our students will be prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

VisionThe best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:

Ready for collegeReady for the global workplace

Ready for personal success



Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6School Culture and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Family and Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Goal 1: Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Goal 2: Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement andlearning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Goal 3: Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely, open manner and engage parents and community members in positive partnershipopportunities in our schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Goal 4: Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student andcommunity pride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Goal 5: Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents and the community receive optimal educational services. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24State Compensatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Personnel for Love Elementary School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Title I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Schoolwide Program Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Ten Schoolwide Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Title I Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32



Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

2016-17 2015-16 659 717At-Risk 35% 32%504 8% 7%SpEd 7% 11%Speech 8% 13%ELL 4% 4%Dyslexia 6% 5%Econ Dis 29% 26%GT 7% 8%

Clara Love 717Ethnicity 19.94%American Indian or Alaska Native2.5%Asian 2.5%African American 11.85%Pacific Islander .69%White 66.24%

Demographics Strengths

Student enrollment has not increased/become steady.Students identified as Special Education, including Speech, has decreased.Using Data (TELPAS, Dyslexia Assessment, IEPs) to meet the needs of specific sub-pops



Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs

Problem Statement 1: The percentage of students identified as Economically Disadvantaged is increasing.



Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Math 3rd - Love 3rd - District 4th- Love 4th-District 5th- Love 5th- District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

74% +1 80% 76% +11 80% 89% +6 91%

2017 Masters GradeLevel

16% +3 27% 24% +12 29% 14% -2 29%

2016 Satisfactory 73% +1 83% 65% -13 81% 83% +14 86%2016 Advanced 13% +3 24% 12% -1 28% 16% +13 28%2015 Satisfactory 72% 83% 78% 78% 69% 83%2015 Advanced 10% 18% 13% 19% 3% 20%

Reading 3rd - Love 3rd - District 4th- Love 4th-District 5th- Love 5th- District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

81% +3 81% 75% -4 80% 87% +6 89%


33% +8 40% 24% +5 31% 20% -2 35%

2016 Satisfactory 78% -3 84% 79% -3 83% 81% +/-0 86%2016 Advanced 25% +8 34% 19% -8 28% 22% -5 34%2015 Satisfactory 81% 83% 82% 83% 81% 87%2015 Advanced 17% 28% 27% 28% 27% 33%

Science 5th- Love 5th- District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

64% -11 79%


11% +1 21%

2016 Satisfactory 75% +3 82%



2016 Advanced 10% +5 12%2015 Satisfactory 72% 82%2015 Advanced 5% 15%

Writing 4th - Love 4th - District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

45% -25 66%


4% -4 11%

2016 Satisfactory 70% -5 76%2016 Advanced 8% +2 20%2015 Satisfactory 75% 77%2015 Advanced 6% 10%

2017- Reading 2016- Reading 2017- Math 2016-MathAll 82% (+2) 80% 82% (+9) 73%African American 74% (-11) 85% 86% (+15) 71%Ec. Dis 75% (-1) 76% 72% (+6) 66%Special ED 39% (+2) 37% 39% (-2) 41%White 82% (+3) 79% 84% (+8) 76%2 or more races 80% (+5) 75% 60% (+2) 58%ELL 75% (+6) 61% 71% (+21) 50%Hispanic 80% (+/-0) 80% 74% (+5) 69%

ClaraLoveOn-Leveland

DRA K K - District 1st 1st District 2nd 2nd - District 3rd 3rd District 4th 4th- District 5th 5th -District

2017 OnLevel

81% +21 85% 85% +26 80% 76% +10 79% 83% +14 80% 70% -7 85% 85% +4 88%

2017 Growth 83% +31 92% +15 90% +32 92% +24



Growth Percentages for DRA 2

2016 OnLevel

60% 84% 59% 78% 66% 80% 69% 80% 77% 85% 81% 85%

2016 Growth 52% 77% 58% 68%

Student Achievement Strengths

Student Achievement Strengths

Math-

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students showed gains in their STAAR "Approaches Grade Level"performances.

3rd and 4th grade students showed gains in STAAR "Masters Grade Level" performances.

Reading-

3rd and 5th grades showed gains in STAAR "Approaching Grade level."

3rd and 4th grades STAAR "Masters Grade Level" showed significant gains

The percentage of students in Grades K-3 that met standard and made one year's growth significantly increased.

Problem Statements Identifying Student Achievement Needs

Problem Statement 1: STAAR 4th Grade Writing scores dropped 25% from 2016-17 and are the lowest scores in NISD.

Problem Statement 2: STAAR 5th Grade Science scores dropped 11% from 2016-17 and are the lowest scores in NISD.

Problem Statement 3: Reading and Math safeguard performance in the the seven federal student groups at the the federal safeguard target at 87% (AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged, SPED, White, 2 or more races, and ELL) all scores fell below the 87% target.



School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

Daily Attendance 2016-2017 95.9%



According to the Organizational Health Inventory completed during the Spring, 2017, the top 5 Dimensions based on staff perception were CommunicationAdequacy, Optimal Power Equalization, Goal Focus, Morale, and Cohesiveness.

School Culture and Climate Strengths

-Morning Meetings happen every day in every classroom.

-6 week Recognition- Lil' Texan and Trail Blazer Awards as well as classroom-based incentives for behavior.

-Overall strong Climate and Culture according to staff OHI.

Problem Statements Identifying School Culture and Climate Needs

Problem Statement 1: Common vision, language, and beliefs about student discipline is lacking school-wide.



Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Due to enrollment projections for 2017-2018 school year, Clara Love Elementary experienced a necessary reduction of four teachers - three classroomteachers and one special education teacher.

Total New Staff 2017-2018 - 3 (5%)

Total New Staff 2016-2017- 13 (20%)

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

Overall retention of teachers increased.Mentoring ProgramRetention of First Year TeachersIncrease in the number of teachers with GT hours and ELL certificationInclude Staff and Grade Level Teams during the hiring processEvaluating structures and supports within in grade levels. Adjusting teams based on the evaluations and needs identifiedUse of Instructional Coaches to improve quality of teaching practices.

Problem Statements Identifying Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

Problem Statement 1: Increase the number of ELL certified teachers.



Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

We utilized the district created curriculum and scope and sequence. As a theory of action in our Instructional Focus we utilized district instructional coaches. In the area of reading, four teachers were in a coaching cycle with our district literacy coach and our entire staff participated in several PLCs and PDdesigned around differentiated instruction and methodology. In the area of mathamatics, our grade levels utilized the district math coach. They coordinatedPLCs together, co-teaching opportunities and observations. The mathmatics coach also facilitated a training to solidify and establish a common language forTalk Moves for the entire Clara Love Staff.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Curriculum Writers on campusWeekly Grade Level PLC MeetingsUse data to inform instructionClear alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instructionUse of district Literacy and Math Coaches to increase quality of teaching, learning, and student growth.

Problem Statements Identifying Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

Problem Statement 1: As a result of the intense focus on reading and math instruction, writing and science scores dropped significantly.



Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Majority of Staff participation in PTAVolunteer Hours exceeded 6,000 hoursEnd-of-Year Volunteer Breakfast for top 25 volunteersWatchDogs and Moms on a MissionCommunity Nights (at least one per month)Coffee and Conversation with Administration 4 times throughout the year.Principal Newsletter every 3-4 weeksUse of Social Media, text messages, email to communicate with parents.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

Watchdogs and Moms on a MissionIncreased PTA Membership over prior yearsFamily Involvement Events- Clara Love Family Picnic, Veteren's Day Assembly, Grandparents Luncheon, Thanksgiving Luncheon,Reading/Math/Science Nights, Curriculum Night, and Open House.PTA-Sponsored Events throughout the yearFundraisers- Great American Fall Fundraiser and APEX Fundraiser (PTA Sponsored)Coffee and Conversations with Principal and Assistant PrincipalJunior Achievement in a Day for K-2 and 3-5Monthly calendars sent home to all families with information about upcoming events.

Problem Statements Identifying Family and Community Involvement Needs

Problem Statement 1: Not all family events are well-attended.

Problem Statement 2: While numerous modes of communication exist, some parents have expressed they are not receiving important information.



Technology

Technology Summary

38 submissions for TechnoExpo3 IPad Carts for K-22 Netbook Carts for K-21:1 Chromebooks for 3-5Teachers have a district-issued ipad and laptopTechnology Support Teacher/Coach assigned to campusCTL and Campus WebmasterSocial Media- Facebook number of "likes" and visits increasedWebsite is updated regularly

Technology Strengths

Social Media- Facebook usedWebsite is updated regularlyText messaging to increase communication to parentsTeachers increase in technology integration into lessonsTeacher websites follow district guidelinesUtilizing Google Drive to streamline PD, RTI, PLCs, and access data more efficiently



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student AchievementPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student ProgressPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance GapsPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary ReadinessSystem Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) dataCritical Success Factor(s) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card DataPBMAS dataCommunity and student engagement rating dataAnnual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsProgress of prior year STAAR failuresSTAAR ELL Progress Measure dataTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsTexas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), Tejas LEE, or other alternate early reading assessment resultsStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments dataStudent failure and/or retention ratesRunning Records results



Observation Survey results

Student Data: Student Groups

Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsNumber of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.Economically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataMale / Female performance and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityMigrant population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.Section 504 dataHomeless dataGifted and talented dataDyslexia DataResponse to Intervention (RtI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Attendance dataMobility rate, including longitudinal dataDiscipline records

Employee Data

Professional learning communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataPDAS and/or T-TESS

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent Involvement Rate

Support Systems and Other Data

Organizational structure dataCommunications dataBudgets/entitlements and expenditures data



Study of best practices



Goals

Goal 1: Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.

Performance Objective 1: Clara Love teachers will design learning experiences that prepares all students to be future-ready, as identified by the NISDProfile of a Graduate.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increase number of students that met passing standard as measured by state (STAAR) and district (CBA)common assessments.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Title I Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactReviews

Formative SummativeOct Dec Feb Apr

System Safeguard StrategyPBMAS

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 7

1) The teacher, support staff, and/or administrators willparticipate in weekly PLC discussions involving targetedplans to address the needs of our seven federal studentgroups (African American, Hispanic, EconomicallyDisadvantage, SPED, White, 2 or more races, and ELL) inreading in math.

1, 2, 3, 4,8, 9

Teachers andAdministrators

-PLC Minutes-Lesson Plans-Walkthroughs


Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2

2) Students will set measurable goals for themselves inreading, writing and math.

1, 2, 9 K-5 ClassroomTeachers

-Documentation of students tracking their own progress overtime with goals-Data from Student-Teacher conferences-Increased Student achievement in reading and math (districtand local assessments)

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 6

3) The students will participate in a character educationprogram designed to develop social skills and learnerbehaviors.

All Staff -Disciplinary Referrals-Morning Meetings





4) Maintain the momentum from new learning in earlyliteracy instruction in 2016-2017 and build upon ourlearning in guided reading. Continue coaching cycles andprovide differentiated professional learning in the area ofguided reading based on individual and grade level needsso that all students made at least one year's growth inreading.

1, 2, 3, 4,9

Administrators,Teachers, STAARTeachers, ReadingRecovery, GTTeacher, SpecialEducation, andLiteracy Coach

-DRA-STAAR-Lesson Plans-PLC Minutes

5) Campus staff development provided by the districtliteracy coach on the implementation of instructionalstrategies within writers workshop (goal setting,conferencing, small group instruction, student exemplars,etc...). The training will provide a framework forinstruction and how to effectively implement the use ofWriting Pathways by Lucy Calkins.

1, 2, 4 All Staff -increase writing STAAR to 75%-Improvement in narrative writing stages K-3 using thedistrict narrative rubric.-Daily lesson plans/skills block with direct, small group,and/or individual grammar instruction.-Walkthroughs


6) Students will be provided differentiated instruction in aneffort to decrease student achievement gaps in the areas ofreading and math. This will support all students within theseven federal student groups (African American,Economically Disadvantaged, Hispanic, SPED, White, 2 ormore races, and ELL) and meet the federal safeguard targetof 87%.

1, 2, 9 All Staff -Lesson Plans-Walkthrough evidence of differentiation-Increase in the students mastering grade levelIncrease the approaching grade level- STAAR Progress Measure-ELL Progress Measure


7) Collaborate the District RTI Facilitator (DCSI) to designan effective plan that is focused on the implementation ofRTI and ensure integrity of the implementation.

1, 2, 4, 10 RTI Committee(Principal,interventionist,counselor, AP, RTIfacilitator)

All Staff

-All students meeting the federal safeguard target of 87%

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue



Goal 2: Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize studentengagement and learning.

Performance Objective 1: Clara Love will foster a culture that will help to develop, retain, and recognize highly motivated staff in order to providemeaningful instruction for students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: -Increased retention of staff members-TTESS-Staff feedback on surveys will increase





1) All teachers will collaborate in PLCs to fosterprofessional growth in all teachers and improve studentperformance

4, 5 Teachers,Administrators, andLeadership Team

-Improved Student Performance

Critical Success FactorsCSF 3 CSF 6 CSF 7

2) Provide team building opportunities to improve theeffectiveness of grade level teams.

5 Leadership team andAdministrators

-Improved collegial relationships amongst teachers.

3) Use the RIVS system to screen applicants effectively Principal andAssistant Principal

-Recruit and retain effective teachers

4) Use protocols as a way to structure professional learningand growth for all teachers.

4, 5 Administration andTeam Leaders

- Improved collaboration-Retention of teachers

5) Promote autonomy and collaborative leadership bystructuring staff meetings that allow for discussion andinput from all staff. Overall, providing voice and a sharedownership of students and data.

5 Administration, TeamLeaders, Staff,Counselor

- Motivate and retain staff

6) Recognize staff at professional learning by providingthem the opportunity to show their appreciation for otherstaff members.

5 All Staff -Motivate and retain staff

7) Recognize teachers every six weeks at the Trailblazerawards from peer nominations based on the NISD Profileof and Educator.

5 All Staff - Staff retention-Staff appreciation






Goal 3: Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely, open manner and engage parents and community members in positivepartnership opportunities in our schools.

Performance Objective 1: Clara Love will communicate in a timely, open manner, and engage parents and community members in a positive partnershipwith the school.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: -Parent Survey will indicate effective communication-Attendance parents at school-wide events




Critical Success FactorsCSF 6

1) Use social media at least weekly and send an e-newsletter biweekly to increase parent awareness ofactivities and events so that parents can be fully informed.

6 Administrators, Web-master, Teachers

-Increased visits and "likes" on Love's Facebook page-Parent survey-Increased attendance at school events


2) We will partner with local organizations to promote thesuccess and experiences for all students.

6 All Staff -Community involvement in JA in a Day-Increase the number of organizations the school is currentlyworking with

3) Increased participation, collaboration, andcommunication with PTA

6 Administrators - More parents and staff involved in the school events andPTA membership

4) Administrators will host "Meet n' Greets" with parents ata community location (ie. neighborhood park)once everysix weeks to discuss campus instructional focus, overallschool culture, and elicit feedback for school improvement.

6 Administration -Increased parental involvement

5) Increase community nights to include beginning of theyear Family Picnic, Family Science Night, WatchdogKick-off Basketball game, and Painting with Mom's on aMission roll-out

6 All Staff - reach more parents in the neighborhood and increaseparental involvement.




Goal 4: Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment andfoster student and community pride.

Performance Objective 1: Clara Love will provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: -Student and parent surveys-Safety team audits and meetings





1) Development and implementation of a school-widecharacter education to provide a positive safe learningenvironment for all.

Counselor,administration,teachers

-Decrease number of discipline referrals

2) All students in grades K-5 will be provided theopportunity to participate in a self-selected, extracurricularclub to support School +2

All Staff 100% of students will participate in at least one club offered.

3) Implement a Principal Advisory Committee thatprovides insight and feedback at each grade level oninstruction, classroom environment, and culture.

Administration - Increase student voice and engagement.

4) Survey a sampling of 100 students each semester todetermine their beliefs on school culture, instruction, andsafety.

All Staff - Enhance campus EOP

5) Design a service learning project by grade level tosupport our surrounding and neighboring communities.

Teachers, Counselor -Increase student performance




Goal 5: Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents and the community receive optimal educationalservices.

Performance Objective 1: Clara Love will increase community involvement through partnership programs.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Participation Numbers/Data





1) Watchdog Basketball Kickoff, Red Ribbon week, JA ina Day, Mom's on a Mission Painting Kick-off, Math andReading Night, Student Showcase, Science Night, FamilyPicnic, Field Day

6 Counselor,Administrators,Teachers

participation Numbers/Data



2) Attendance Committee, made up of teachers and staff,will effectively monitor attendance of all students toincrease attendance to 97% for the 2017-2018 school year,design incentives for students based on good attendance,and provide recognition for good attendance every sixweek.

1, 2, 10 Teachers, office staff,and administrators

-Improved attendance to 97%




System Safeguard Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description

1 1 1The teacher, support staff, and/or administrators will participate in weekly PLC discussions involving targeted plans to addressthe needs of our seven federal student groups (African American, Hispanic, Economically Disadvantage, SPED, White, 2 ormore races, and ELL) in reading in math.

1 1 2 Students will set measurable goals for themselves in reading, writing and math.

1 1 4Maintain the momentum from new learning in early literacy instruction in 2016-2017 and build upon our learning in guidedreading. Continue coaching cycles and provide differentiated professional learning in the area of guided reading based onindividual and grade level needs so that all students made at least one year's growth in reading.

1 1 6Students will be provided differentiated instruction in an effort to decrease student achievement gaps in the areas of reading andmath. This will support all students within the seven federal student groups (African American, Economically Disadvantaged,Hispanic, SPED, White, 2 or more races, and ELL) and meet the federal safeguard target of 87%.

1 1 7 Collaborate the District RTI Facilitator (DCSI) to design an effective plan that is focused on the implementation of RTI andensure integrity of the implementation.

5 1 2Attendance Committee, made up of teachers and staff, will effectively monitor attendance of all students to increase attendanceto 97% for the 2017-2018 school year, design incentives for students based on good attendance, and provide recognition forgood attendance every six week.



State Compensatory

Personnel for Love Elementary School:

Name Position Program FTE

Crystal Williams Intervention Specialist Title I 1Rhonda Mcelhaney STAR Teacher Intervention 40% Comp. Ed.



Title I

Schoolwide Program Plan

Clara Love Elementary consists of 63 teachers and staff. There are 33 homeroom teachers, including 1 Pre-K classroom. There are 10 employees that servestudents in a different capacity: Counselor, Nurse, Media Specialist, Intervention Specialist, Reading Recovery teacher, GATES teacher, Art teacher, Musicteacher and PE Teacher. There are 2 special education teachers that serve students in Resource, Content Mastery, and Inclusion. There is also one specialeducation teacher that serves students in a SEAC classroom. There are 5 special education paraprofesionals and 3 instructional paraprofessionals serving ourstudents and teachers. There are 3 office personnel and 2 campus administrators.

Clara Love has 640 students with 37% being Economically Disadvantaged, 9% receiving Special Education services, and 5% identified as English LanguageLearners.

The data indicates that we have more students than require teir 2 and 3 interventions than our resources and staff can assist. We have two STAR teachers thatsee over 100 students combined and a Reading Recovery teacher who saw approximately 10 Reading Recovery students and approximately 30 additionalstudents.

Ten Schoolwide Components

1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Math 3rd - Love 3rd - District 4th- Love 4th-District 5th- Love 5th- District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

74% +1 80% 76% +11 80% 89% +6 91%

2017 Masters Grade Level16% +3 27% 24% +12 29% 14% -2 29%2016 Satisfactory 73% +1 83% 65% -13 81% 83% +14 86%2016 Advanced 13% +3 24% 12% -1 28% 16% +13 28%2015 Satisfactory 72% 83% 78% 78% 69% 83%2015 Advanced 10% 18% 13% 19% 3% 20%

Reading 3rd - Love 3rd - District 4th- Love 4th-District 5th- Love 5th- District



2017 Approaches GradeLevel

81% +3 81% 75% -4 80% 87% +6 89%

2017 Masters Grade Level33% +8 40% 24% +5 31% 20% -2 35%2016 Satisfactory 78% -3 84% 79% -3 83% 81% +/-0 86%2016 Advanced 25% +8 34% 19% -8 28% 22% -5 34%2015 Satisfactory 81% 83% 82% 83% 81% 87%2015 Advanced 17% 28% 27% 28% 27% 33%

Science 5th- Love 5th- District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

64% -11 79%

2017 Masters Grade Level11% +1 21%2016 Satisfactory 75% +3 82%2016 Advanced 10% +5 12%2015 Satisfactory 72% 82%2015 Advanced 5% 15%

Writing 4th - Love 4th - District2017 Approaches GradeLevel

45% -25 66%


4% -4 11%

2016 Satisfactory 70% -5 76%2016 Advanced 8% +2 20%2015 Satisfactory 75% 77%2015 Advanced 6% 10%

2017- Reading 2016- Reading 2017- Math 2016-MathAll 82% (+2) 80% 82% (+9) 73%



African American 74% (-11) 85% 86% (+15) 71%Ec. Dis 75% (-1) 76% 72% (+6) 66%Special ED 39% (+2) 37% 39% (-2) 41%White 82% (+3) 79% 84% (+8) 76%2 or more races 80% (+5) 75% 60% (+2) 58%ELL 75% (+6) 61% 71% (+21) 50%Hispanic 80% (+/-0) 80% 74% (+5) 69%

ClaraLoveOn-Leveland

Growth Percentages for DRA 2

DRA K K - District 1st 1st District 2nd 2nd - District 3rd 3rd District 4th 4th- District 5th 5th -District

2017 OnLevel

81% +21 85% 85% +26 80% 76% +10 79% 83% +14 80% 70% -7 85% 85% +4 88%

2017 Growth 83% +31 92% +15 90% +32 92% +24 2016 OnLevel

60% 84% 59% 78% 66% 80% 69% 80% 77% 85% 81% 85%

2016 Growth 52% 77% 58% 68%

2: Schoolwide Reform Strategies

Through campus Professional Learning Communities, teachers will differentiate and plan lesson, as well as continuously monitor individual studentprogress, so that all students will make make gains to close the achievement gaps in reading and mathematics.

PLCs will build a foundation for collaboration and commit to the professional work as a PLCTeachers will plan instruction using the principles of Backward DesignTeachers ensure there is clear alignment between instruction, learning tasks, and the TEK(s)Teachers design learning experiences and instruction that meets individual student needs.Lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of ALL learners.Teachers monitor individual student progress in reading & math.



Teachers will utilize RTI and the structures in place to meet students where the are and support their learning in the classroom.

3: Instruction by highly qualified professional teachers

Teachers will continue their professional learning in the areas or reading and mathematics inorder to support their students learning in the classroom anddifferentiate for the learners needs. The professional learning will occur in whole group and specialized as needed in the grade level teams.

All teachers participated in the profesional learning related to their content area and curriculum.

New teachers will participate in differentiated professional learning provided by the district ELA and math instructional coach.

All new applicants will go through a screening process either by being invited initially to interview through video, written, or phone interview. Whenreviewing applicants, we will confirm they are highly qualified in the content areas they have applied for.

By the end of 2017-18, all teachers will be ESL certified. 100% of ELA teachers serving ELL students are currently certified.

We will assign each new teacher a mentor to support his/her first year and assign a buddy teacher to teachers who have experience so they have a "go to "person on campus and ease transition.

4: High-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, student servicespersonnel, parents, and other staff

As a campus we will provide professional development in the areas of reading and math to support our students and target the seven federal safeguardgroups. The district offers ongoing professional development in all content areas.

Through the use of our curriculum coordinators and subject coaches; reading, math, science, social studies, all teachers will receive support in all contentarea.

Through frequent walk throughs, instructional rounds, and conversations; teachers will be encouraged to attend staff development where there is a need.

PLCs will determine areas of needed growth as a team and partner with campus administrators to develop a plan for professional learning.

5: Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers

Competitive salaries, state of the art facilities, up to date technology, high quality staff development, partnership with parents and community, andprofessional growth through leadership opportunities; we will attract and retain highly qualified teachers.

6: Strategies to increase parental involvement



Frequent communication through multi-media formats: Facebook, School Messenger newsletters, flyers, and text messages. We will continue to increaseour forms of communication with more frequent Facebook posts and parent newsletters.

Provide food at all nighttime activities to increase participation.

Time with both campus administrators to welcome parents, share information, elicit feedback, and answer any questions.

Several nighttime events, including Family Math Night, Family Literacy Night, Family Science Night, Open House, Clara Love Family Picnic, StudentShowcase, will be held at the campus and district level so students can showcase their work and parents can feel welcomed at our school and district.

Clubs will be opened to parent sponsors so parents can have an active part in sharing a hobby/past time with students. Will increase the frequency of clubsand offer new opportunities during the school day. All students are encouraged to particpate in at least one extracurricular activity during the school year.

Junior Achievement volunteers will be opened to parents so they can have an active part in learning with our students.

Watch DOGS program will be open to all male adults to provide a good role model for our students.

MOMs (Mom on a Mission) program will be initiated to provide an opportunity for involvement at school.

Partner with the PTA to provide family events, such as Fall Festival, HoHoHo Down, and Spring Dance.

Daytime activities; Grandparents Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving luncheon, Career Day will be offered so the entire community can participate.

7: Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs to elementary school programs

Preschool personel will take part in planning with Kindergarten staff for transition of students academic needs to elementary school classrooms. Kindergarten Round-Up and website information for parents to know about Kindergarten

8: Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments in order to improve the achievement of individualstudents and the overall instructional program

Weekly PLCs will be utilized to vertically align, data disaggregate, and differentiate instruction to improve the individual achievement of students andemploy safety nets to ensure that the needs of our students are met. In addition faculty will participate on either our Leadership Team and Response toIntervention Task Force; therefore, all grade levels and special areas are well represented.

Through our SST (student support team) meetings, teachers will bring students who are struggling academically, socially, emotionally, or behaviorally anddiscuss various strategies to implement in the classroom for success.



Several teachers will participate in writing district curriculum.

PLCs will use Backwards Design when designing learning experiences, beginning with well-aligned assessment measures. During hte planning process theteachers will differentiate the learning of all students to meet their individual needs. The students success will be closely monitored to ensure growth inclosing student achievment gaps.

9: Activities to ensure effective timely assistance for students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academicachievement standards

Professional Learniing Communities will use district universal screeners to identify students who experience difficulty in mastering proficient or advancedlevels of academic success. Student needs will be addressed through instructional plans, additional staff such as Reading Recovery, InterventionSpecialists or GATES teachers. Student data for growth will be monitored for a year or more growth through RIT and progress monitoring notebooksupdated weekly by classroom teachers. The RtI Task Force Committee will support teachers and help campus administrators ensure systems are usedeffectively.

10: Coordination and integration of federal, state and local services and programsDistrict Improvment Plan and Campus Improvement Plan are both in place with services to transition Pre-K students into Kindergartend services, studentsthat recieve ESL services, and 504 services. By providing snack packs, school supplies, angle tree, canned foods, coats, and clothing for economicallydisadvantaged and homeless students, support is established.

Collaborate with student services department to ensure Title I compliance.



Title I Personnel

Name Position Program FTE

Crystal Williams Intervention Specialist Student Intervention 1Marla Hand Title I Para School Wide Intervention 1



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