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Richardson Independent School District

District Improvement Plan

2017-2018 Goals/Performance Objectives/Strategies

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Mission StatementTo serve and prepare all students for their global future

VisionRISD - Where all students learn, grow, and succeed

ValuesIntegrity - Inspiration - Inclusiveness - Innovation

FocusStudents are the primary focus of the RISD staff, and staff is the primary focus of the administration



Table of Contents

Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Goal 1: Students are highly engaged in their educational life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Goal 2: Profound curriculum is the foundation for learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Goal 3: RISD has high performing, student focused teachers and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Goal 4: RISD ensures excellence in operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Goal 5: Student Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Goal 6: Parent/Community Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57



Goals

Goal 1: Students are highly engaged in their educational life.

Performance Objective 1: Deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using instructional strategies designed to engage learners in meaningful learningexperiences

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: 100% of RISD Campuses Meet Standard

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactReviews

Formative SummativeNov Jan Mar June

1) Implement Lead4ward strategies and protocols PK-12focused on campus and central level leadership.

Deputy Superintendent

AssistantSuperintendent forElementary &Secondary

Executive Director forProfessionalDevelopment

Performance Growth Goals

Walkthrough Analytics

System Safeguard Strategy2) Identify 3-5 core strategies to promote continuousimprovement


Executive DirectorSpecial StudentServices

Director DyslexiaProgramming

ELL Director


Web resources

Professional Development Catalog

Walkthrough Analysis

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00, 199 - State Compensatory Education - $0.00



System Safeguard Strategy3) Provide professional development for all Pk-12 teachers on3-5 core instructional strategies to promote continuousimprovement in Special Education, Dyslexia, and ELLprograms.


Executive Director ofProfessional Learning

Executive Directors ofElementary andSecondary C&I


Professional Development Catalog & Feedback Surveys


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




Performance Objective 2: Integrate digital content and tools into instruction in meaningful ways to encourage student use of available resources to enhancelearning

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Move as a district from Emerging to Proficient in overall measurement in the area of classroom on theBrightBytes Survey. This includes teacher and student use of the 4C's (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity), teacherand student Digital Citizenship skills, and using digital methods for assessment within the classroom.




1) Continue to seek input from a variety of stakeholder toprovide needs assessment, research, and action items forTechnology to implement in accordance with the TechnologyPlan

AssistantSuperintendent ofSecondary

Executive Director ofInstructionalTechnology

Research & Planning Documentation

Bright Bytes Survey Results

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00

2) Enhance access to technology with increased number ofdevices to students



Increased devices available

Bright Bytes Survey Results


3) Develop and maintain a dynamic parent information site tosupport We Grow 1:1 Initiative to include FAQs andparent/student resources



Chief CommunicationsOfficer

Website Hits

Student Climate Survey Results

Staff Climate Survey Results

Parent/Community Engagement Survey Results



4) Provide differentiated professional development for all staffto ensure an effective technology implementation. (Twitter,Conference, Snack Attacks, etc)



Executive Director ofProfessionalDevelopment


Professional Development Survey Feedback Results

5) Create parent workshops to support We Grow 1:1Technology Initiative. Topics include: Digital footprint;Managing digital environment; Cybersafety at home



Executive Director ofStudent Services

Workshop Dates and Topics

Session Attendance

Session Feedback

6) Broaden the opportunities for students to take an on-linelearning course.


Director of Counseling

# courses taken

# courses offered

% of students taking at least one online courseFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00





Performance Objective 3: Create Pk-12 programing to support healthy life choices by students and staff

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: 100% of students identify programs and levels of support available when in crisis




1) Strengthen program for drug/alcohol awareness andprevention

AssistantSuperintendent ofOperations

AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary &Secondary


Program Description



2) Strengthen program of services for students identified at-risk for self-harm




Program Description

Teen Screen Results


3) Evaluate and make recommendations to enhance currentcrisis support team and their identified continuum of services



Crisis Team Protocols



4) Implement behavior support specialists (teacher and staffsupport)


Executive Director ofSpecial StudentServices

Discipline Data Report



Parent/Community Engagement and Climate Survey Results5) Ensure 100% of students have a school/home connection(club, extra curricular, activity, an adult at school)


Executive Directors ofFine Arts & Athletics

Student Involvement Report

6) Increase recess time in grades 3-5 AssistantSuperintendent ofElementary

New elementary Master Schedule

7) Implement health and wellness plan as recommended by theSHAC Committee


Executive Directors ofElementary &Secondary C&I

Director of Health, PE& Wellness

Wellness Plan Results



8) Ensure systems of support are provided to students at-riskincluding:

a. Refugee/Asyleesb. Homelessc. Foster Care



Program Descriptions

Service Reports




Goal 2: Profound curriculum is the foundation for learning.

Performance Objective 1: Align and maintain written, taught, and assessed curriculum at all grade levels and in all subject areas

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: 100% of RISD Campuses Meet Standard




1) Conduct a comprehensive Pk-12 Curriculum Audit andmake revisions to written curriculum as prescribed by auditfindings



Audit Findings

Action Plan to adjust curriculum according to Audit Findings

2) Refine elementary curriculum & instructional strategies to:-embed technology integration-provide enrichment/challenge


AssistantSuperintendent ofElementary

Executive Director ofElementary C&I

Curriculum Directors

Revised Curriculum

Audit Findings


3) Refine secondary curriculum & instructional strategiestargeting:-7th grade math-English I & English II-Innovative English II & III-7th & 8th Grade Science



Executive Director ofSecondary C&I

Curriculum Directors

Revised Curriculum

Audit Findings

Student Performance Goals




4) Provides student intervention resources and training Deputy Superintendent


Executive Directors ofElementary &Secondary Curriculumand Instruction


Professional Develop workshop feedback and survey results



5) Embed Lead4ward supports, tools and resources intocurriculum documents



Executive Directors ofElementary &Secondary Curriculum& Instruction

Campus Principals


Curriculum Document


6) Create and use supports to assist teachers in answering PLCQuestions



Executive Directors ofElementary &Secondary

Prioritized Curriculum

Curated resources

Teacher focus group results


PLC Reflections



7) Research and Identify a Pk-12 Writing Program Deputy Superintendent



Writing Program Identified

Research & Data to support identified writing program

8) Develop an implementation plan to include professionaldevelopment and implementation schedule




Implementation Schedule

Teacher Feedabck





Performance Objective 2: Integrate 21st Century learning and Texas College & Career Readiness (TCCR) skills and strategies into curriculum PK-12

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: % of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit, License or Certification (CCR Priority Goal);




1) CCRBecome a district where every student graduates with threecollege credits or a CTE certification or licensea. Continue to increase opportunities for students to earncollege credit through dual credit; increasing dual enrollmentb. Continue to increase opportunities for students to earncollege credit through APc. Continue to increase opportunities for students to earnlicenses and certifications after completing a sequence ofcoursesd. Create additional CCR communication tools to assiststudents and parents in making educational decisions and toshowcase district resources


AssistantSuperintendentSecondary

Executive DirectorCollege & CareerReadiness

Executive Director ofCTE

Director of Guidanceand Counseling

Career Path Awareness Activities Conducted

Plan for Graduates

Strategic Relationships & Partnerships

# of dual credit courses attained; % of students taking at leastone dual credit course

# of students with 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams; % of students with apassing AP sscore

# of licenses; %of students obtaining a license

# of certifications; % of students obtaining a certification

Total # of students graduating with dual-credit, AP hours,license or certification.




2) Continue to increase opportunities to increase career pathawareness in elementary and junior high schools to promotecollege-going culture

AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary, Secondaryand Operations



Director of Guidance ofCounseling

List of New Certifications/License Opportunities

Action Plan(s) to address student, parent & teacher awareness inunderstanding pathway options

Tech Titans Reflections

# of students declaring each endorsement in 4 year graduationplans

Naviance 6 yr plans for every student


3) Continue to monitor National Clearinghouse data forcollege enrollment and completion.


Increase of students completing college or postsecondaryprogram on time as defined by National Clearinghouse


4) Assess students for college readiness at district expense asfollows:a. Grade 8 ACT Aspire Summativeb. Grade 9 Pre-ACTc. Grade 10 TSId. Grade 11 ACT with writing


AssistantSuperintendentSecondary


Student results and analysis

Increase in # of students meeting ACT/TSI benchmark for beingcollege ready



5) Develop and implement a strategic walk-through system(electronic system with monitoring feature) to assist campusadministrators in assessing the delivery of curriculum with21st century, engaging student lessons


AssistantSuperintendents

Elementary &SecondaryCampus Administrators

Walk-through Documents (# of walkthroughs by administrators;# of walkthroughs for each teacher)

Staff and Student Climate Survey

Increase in staff positive response to TTESS and receivingmeaningful feedback






Performance Objective 3: Enhance Career & Technical (CTE) opportunities for students

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: % of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit, License or Certification (CCR Priority Goal) Goal:50%




1) Implement Year 3 of the 5-Year CTE Strategic Plan AssistantSuperintendent ofSecondary


Strategic Relationships & Partnerships

CTE Curriculum Enhancements

New Certifications & Licenses Available

CTE, Hiring/Retention information# of students graduating in each endorsement


2) Expand RISD RealSpace Program Superintendent




Increase of RealSpace Programs available to students

Student enrollment in RealSpace Programs

3) Implement RISD & City of Richardson Summer InternshipProgram

Superintendent




# of students applied to program

# of business partners committed to host an intern

# of students placed in program

Website and communication hub for program



4) Utilize partnership with Tech Titans to strengthen STEMProgram PK-12





Increase of students identifying STEM as pathway

Student Climate Survey Response

5) Research and make recommendations to implement PTECHmodel




Executive Director ofCCR

Program Recommendations

Potential PTECH Action Plan

6) Develop and implement a communication and marketingeffort to inform students, parents and community on thebenefits of a career pathway and CTE licenses/certifications





Increase in # of students completing pathways

Increase in positive student response on climate survey relatedto relevant courses

7) Create district curriculum for all CTE courses AssistantSuperintendent ofSecondary


Completed Scope & Sequence

Completed exemplar lessons for teachers





Performance Objective 4: Develop a K-12 Literacy focus.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: 100% of RISD Campuses Meet Standard% of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit, License or Certification




1) Integrate best practices to support literacy across thecurriculum

AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary andSecondary

Executive Directors ofElementary andSecondary Curriculum& Instruction

List of best practices



Evidence of best practices in curriculum documents


2) Continue to offer professional development workshops fordistrict wide day and after school professional development tosupport literacy across the curriculum


Elementary andSecondary CurriculumDirectors



Record of Attendance

Workshop Feedback






3) Provide on-going effective professional development toprincipals to support literacy across the curriculum(Lead4Ward)


Executive Directors ofElementary andSecondary

Workshop Feedback




4) Create a curated resource center to support literacy acrossthe curriculum, including digital literacy.




Curated Resource Center

# of teachers accessing resource center







Goal 3: RISD has high performing, student focused teachers and leaders

Performance Objective 1: Hire certified, qualified and dedicated staff from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increase in diverse demographic representation in RISD hiring




1) Conduct salary study and make recommendations to supportRISD becoming an "employer of choice"


AssistantSuperintendent HumanResources

Superintendent'sAdvisory Council

Results of Salary Study

Action Plan to Address results of Salary Study

Decrease in turnover; Increase in Retention rates; Increase inyears of teaching experience; Increase in diversity of staff hired


2) Continue to support the TTESS implementation throughprofessional development and support resources to teachersand administrators

AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary, Secondaryand Human Resource

Executive DirectorsHuman Resources,Elementary, Secondaryand ProfessionalDevelopment

Walkthrough data analysis

Staff Survey/Formative Feedback

TTESS Final Evaluations

Goal Attainment

Increase teacher feedback on Climate Survey to positiveresponse of 90%

3) Continue to support the development of EffectiveLeadership through TPESS

AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary, Secondaryand Human Resource

Executive Directors ofHuman Resources,Elementary, Secondaryand ProfessionalDevelopment

TPESS Final Evaluations

Goal Attainment

Increase positive principal feedback on Climate Survey to 90%(supervisor provides meaningful feedback)



4) Evaluate and make recommendations to enrich RISDrecruiting program including offering "open contracts" tohighly-qualified staff


AssistantSuperintendent ofHuman Resources

Completed Action Plan

Increase in number of applicants

Increase in experience of applicants hired

Decrease in open positions in summer of 20185) Partner with Commit to determine RISD's most effectiveteachers and identify the best practices used in thoseclassrooms



Executive Directors ofHuman Resources

Commit Action Plan

Decrease in turnover; Increase in retention rate; Increase inyears of experience of RISD teachers

6) Expand the Early Teaching Internship Program (Grow yourOwn model)


Executive Director ofRecruiting, Mentoring,Development andRetention

# of students in Teaching Internship Program

7) Utilize a variety of social media mediums to attract andrecruit diverse, highly-qualified teaching and support staff



Executive Director ofRecruiting, Mentoring,Development andRetention


Increase in # of applicants for open positions





Performance Objective 2: Seek employee input and feedback from RISD staff to inform decision making

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Increase in positive response rate of staff in focus group response and/or staff survey responses




1) Continue to seek employee input via Staff Climate Surveyand maintain greater than or equal to 85% participation rate


AssistantSuperintendent HumanResources

Executive DirectorAccountability &ContinuousImprovement

Staff Climate Survey ResultsGreater than or equal to 85% Participation Rate


2) Provide support to campuses as they engage in activitiesdesigned to address topics specific to campus needs based onsurvey data to maintain positive staff perception in thefollowing areas:

TransportationFeedbackTTESSFeeling supported by supervisor

AssistantSuperintendentsOperations, HumanResources, Elementary& Secondary

Executive DirectorAccountability &ContinuousImprovement


Staff Climate Survey Results Perceptions greater than or equalto 90% Positive Response (Strongly Agree/Agree) forTransportation, Feedback TTESS and Feeling Supported bySupported by supervisor






Performance Objective 3: Provide necessary professional development to successfully implement the 2020 Vision

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Increase in positive response rate by staff on professional development session evaluation responses (True NorthLogic Evaluation)




System Safeguard Strategy1) Continue to provide professional development in allcurricular areas to enhance instructional strategies

AssistantSuperintendentsElementary &Secondary

Directors Curriculum& InstructionElementary &Secondary


Number of Sessions & Participants feedback


System Safeguard Strategy2) Continue to provide professional development forinstructional staff to support students with disabilities

Executive DirectorSpecial StudentServices


Number of Sessions & Participants



3) Ensure all G/T teachers complete required G/T training Executive DirectorCollege & CareerReadiness


Director AdvancedAcademic Studies

G/T Training Documentation



4) Continue to provide professional development to supportthe following district focus areas:

a. Professional Learning Communities (4 Questions)b. Lead4Ward Strategies for planning instruction and dataanalysisc. Technology Integration




Directors Curriculum& InstructionElementary &Secondary

Campus Administrators

Executive Director ofInstructionaltechnology


Walkthrough data analysis


Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00, 211 - Title I, Part A - $0.00

5) Assess effectiveness of individual professional developmentsessions to ensure that sessions meet the needs of at least 90%of participants


Professional Development Evaluation

Increase teacher positive response on professional developmentsurvey and on district climate survey


6) Implement New Teacher Academy for teachers with 0 yearsexperience


Executive Director ofRetention, Recruitingand Mentoring

Increased retention of 0 year teachers to RISD

Increased positive response to RISD mentoring survey in allareas

7) Implement Grow RISD Conference annually to supportteacher's TTESS goals and RISD district areas of focus


# of teachers attending

Increased positive response to 90% related to quality ofprofessional development/support provided to teachers





Performance Objective 4: Strengthen the leadership capacity of central and campus administrators.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4:




1) Redesign REV meetings to strengthen instructional capacityof campus/central administrators in the areas of:

a. PLC (4 Questions)b. Lead4Ward Strategiesc. TTESSd. Feedback

Superintendent




Principal Feedback

Meeting Agendas


Increase positive response on climate survey

2) Implement monthly meetings to address operationalleadership capacity of campus/central administrators in theareas of:

a. School safetyb. Campus discipline & Drop-Out Ratesc. District operations


AssistantSuperintendents ofElementary, Secondary,Operations, Financeand Communications


Principal Feedback

Increased positive response on climate survey by principals(feeling supported by supervisor; I have the necessarymaterials/supports to successfully do my job)

3) Create choice professional development options forprincipals to address TPESS goals



TPESS Goals Attained

Principal Feedback

Increased positive response on climate survey by principals(feeling supported by supervisor; have the necessarymaterials/supports to successfully do my job)



4) Central administrators will visit campuses weekly andprovide quality, timely feedback to campus administrator

Superintendent


AssistantSuperintendents andChief Officers

Campus Visit Logs

Increased positive response on climate survey by staff (feelingsupported by supervisor)




Goal 4: RISD ensures excellence in operations.

Performance Objective 1: Operate in a fiscally responsible, effective, and efficient manner in all financial matters to ensure adequate resources to supportcontinuous improvement in student achievement

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Maintain district FIRST rating; maintain district bond rating




1) Benchmark cost per pupil by function with select districts tocompare efficiency of current allocation of resources

Chief Financial Officer Analysis of Benchmark Data


2) Maintain Multi-Year Financial Plan to project future needs Chief Financial Officer Maintenance of Multi-Year Financial Plan


3) Seek stakeholder input regarding budget recommendationsat least once per year

Chief Financial Officer Budget Review Team (BRT) Meeting & Recommendations


4) Communicate the 2017-18 budget planning timeline Chief Financial Officer Timeline, communications


5) Recommend district operating budget for approval in June Chief Financial Officer Approval of Budget


6) Manage Bond 2016 expenditures & Create andcommunicate calendar for bond expenditures

Chief Financial Officer Completion of Scheduled Bond Projects






Performance Objective 2: Provide a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment at all campuses

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Increased positive response rate from internal and external stakeholders in focus group and/or survey responses;




1) Monitor effectiveness of security systems and processes onall campuses on a continual basis throughout year (announcedand unannounced walkthroughs/observations)


District Safety Officer


Facilities Services

Completion of Yearly Review

Funding Sources: 211 - Title I, Part A - $0.00

2) Perform safety audits include RPD on campuses on three-year-cycle (or as necessary based on changing circumstances);Develop, implement, and report recommendations forimprovement based on audit results


District Safety Office


Elementary &Secondary ExecutiveDirectors

Annual Audits & Recommendations


3) Maintain District Crisis Plan on-line with yearly training forcampus administrators throughout school year (monthly)


Student Services

Annual Training Dates & Protocols




4) Provide periodic practice of emergency procedures at allcampuses throughout the year

AssistantSuperintendentOperations

District Safety Officer


Elementary &Secondary ExecutiveDirectors

Emergency Drills & Recommendations


5) Conduct a mock crisis drill with Richardson PoliceDepartment and provide follow-up review and training ofcrisis protocols




Completed Mock Drill

Video/Reflections of Mock Drill

6) Update handbooks to include crisis plan for RISD newfacilities and review with RPD



Updated crisis plans

RPD Feedback

7) Complete a district facility capacity study AssistantSuperintendentOperations

Executive DirectorFacilities Services

Facility Capacity Document


8) Maintain a high level of facilities managements andconsistency in facilities learning environment


Executive Director ofFacilities Management

Increase of positive response on staff and student climate surveyregarding quality of learning environment




9) Create a transportation action plan AssistantSuperintendent ofOperations

Director ofTransportation

Increase positive result of climate survey for transportation

10) Research and create an implementation timeline to employdistrict staff to add additional transportation routes


Chief Financial Officer


Increase positive result of climate survey from transportation

11) Update protocol to determine crossing guard locations andstaffing



City of Dallas and Cityof Richardson

Recommendations and protocols for crossing guardhiring/locations

Log of meetings held





Performance Objective 3: Ensure all business, human resources and student information systems meet the needs of students, staff and parents.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3:




1) Create a Request for Proposal for Business SoftwareSolution

AssistantSuperintendents forHuman Resources andOperations


RFP Posted

2) Make recommendations for new system implementationbased upon results from RFP



Recommendation made and Board approval of proposedsolution

3) Create implementation timeline for new system upgradesbased upon results from RFP and staff recommendations



Completed Timeline and Implementation Plan

Evidence of communication to all staff impacted byimplementation




Goal 5: Student Performance

Performance Objective 1: Improve student performance and ensure 100% of campuses are rated "Met Standard"

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: 100% of campuses meet standard; meet or exceed district performance growth goalsPerformance Growth Goals are based on 100%-Current Performance divided by 4. (100-82=18/4=5% Growth Goal)


TEA Priorities: 4. Improve low-performing schools.



System Safeguard Strategy1) Provide training to campus and central leadership in bestinstructional practices through Lead4Ward Training.

a. Lead4Ward 101 Trainingb. Data and Analysisc. Planning Instruction




STAAR State Assessment Results


Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00System Safeguard Strategy

2) Design and deliver content specific professional learningaligned with district identified needs; TEKS & BlueprintTraining (Lead4ward)




Professional Development Evaluation Results





System Safeguard Strategy3) Utilize district-wide professional development days tosupport and train teachers how to analyze data to informinstructional decisions in the classroom




Inclusion of strategies in Campus Plan based on data

Walkthrough analysis



4) Provide teachers with choice professional developmentopportunities to support their knowledge in identified areas ofgrowth either through self-assessment or data analysis


TTESS Refinement Activities



Grow RISD Conference attendance and feedbackFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00

System Safeguard Strategy5) Provide professional development to teachers onintervention strategies (Lead4Ward Strategies)

Executive Directors ofElementary andSecondary Curriculumand Instruction



Performance Growth GoalsFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00

6) Provide training on Performance Matters to ensureimplementation across the district


Executive DirectorStaff Development

Executive DirectorAccountabilityAssistantSuperintendent

Elementary andSecondary

Executive DirectorsElementaryand Secondary

Professional Development Evaluation

Results/End of Year Review

Data Meetings as scheduled by Central Office Staff


Staff Climate Results




7) Instructional Delivery/Curriculum Refinement

Continue to refine curriculum to assure tight alignment withthe written, taught, and tested curriculum


Curriculum Directorsand Specialists

Review of item analysis of district assessments administeredeach 9 weeks

Evidence of Lead4Ward Strategies



8) Deploy specialist support to meet the varying needs ofcampuses across the district

Elementary andSecondary AssistantSuperintendents

Elementary &Secondary CurriculumDirectors

District Intervention Team will identify IR and Priority Campusneeds, create a plan for support, and implement plan, adjust planas needed

Review of student performance data each 9 weeks

Staff Feedback


System Safeguard Strategy9) Monitoring/Accountability

Evaluate and monitor all student groups measured foraccountability


District and CampusStaff

Improved Student Performance on state required assessments(STAAR, TELPAS)

Review of student performance data by student groups each 9weeks

Review of student performance data by student groups byteacher each 9 weeks

Data Meetings as called by Central Office Staff




System Safeguard Strategy10) Review state assessment results and identify instructionalstrengths and weaknesses

AssistantSuperintendent ofElementary andSecondary


Implementation Plan & Results

Review of student performance data each 9 weeks

Review of item analysis each 9 weeks

Review of student group performance each 9 weeks

Review of student group performance by teacher each 9 weeks

TTESS refinement activities

Performance Growth GoalsFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00, 211 - Title I, Part A - $0.00, 199 - State Compensatory Education - $0.00

11) Research, design and implement teacher academy fornew/new to RISD elementary teachers to support readinginstruction


AssistantSuperintendent ofElementary

Executive Director ofElementary Curriculum& Instruction

iSIP increase

Reduction in number of students served through Tier II and TierIII in reading






Performance Objective 2: Increase District Graduation Rate from 88.3% to 92%

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: District graduation rate meets or exceeds district performance growth goal




1) Provide comprehensive training in the following areas:a. Cultural awareness/Proficiencyb. Understanding Poverty training


AssistantSuperintendentsElementary & Secondary

Executive DirectorsElementary andSecondary


Implementation Plan and Timeline

Dropout Rate

Graduation Rate

Student Survey Results



2) Provide teachers with professional development on positivebehavior intervention supports (PBIS)



# of discipline referrals; % decrease of student disciplinereferrals


Focus data analysis (Triggers & Interventions)Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00

3) Provide PD on Tier I and Tier II Behavior ManagementTechniques and Strategies



Professional Development

Evaluation Results

# of discipline referrals; % decrease of student disciplinereferrals




System Safeguard Strategy4) Provide teachers with professional development onresearch-based Response to Intervention strategies (RTI)

AssistantSuperintendentsElementary andSecondary

Executive Director ofSpecial Student Services

CampusAdministrators/Staff

RTI services implemented

Student performance results


5) Continue to strengthen and expand Edgenuity on allcampuses for credit recovery


Assistant SuperintendentSecondary

Executive DirectorsSecondary



End of Course results

# credits recovered



6) Strengthen school to work programs and participationthrough CTE pathways



# of students participating in work programs7) Ensure monitoring of students at risk of losing credits Campus

Administrators/Staff



End of Course Results

Meeting to discuss status of students

# of students behind on credit attainment; % of students behindon credit attainment






Performance Objective 3: Maintain ACT percentage at 25%

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: District ACT performance meets or exceeds district performance growth goal




1) Create a culture of academic rigor for all students Deputy Superintendent




TTESS

Student Performance review each 9 weeks

% of students meeting ACT/TSI benchmark for collegereadiness


2) Create a student conferencing system related to college andcareer readiness



Conferences held

# of students graduating with each endorsement; % of studentsgraduating with each endorsement

Increased parent and student positive climate survey results


3) Utilize ACT assessments 7-12. Executive Director ofCCR

Executive Director ofSecondary Curriculumand Instruction

ACT results review



% of students meeting ACT benchmark for college readinessFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00



4) Embed ACT standards into RISD curriculum documents. Executive DirectorCollege and CareerReadiness


Executive DirectorsSecondary andCurriculum $ Instruction

Curriculum documents

Evaluation Results

STAAR/EOC results

Walk-through observation data



5) Provide detailed curriculum resources aligned with collegeand career readiness standards to secondary campuses

Executive DirectorCollege and CareerReadiness

Executive Director ofSecondary C&I

Curriculum Review



6) Support teachers with implementation of strategies tosupport college and career readiness standards


Instructional Specialists


Executive DirectorsSecondaryAssistant SuperintendentSecondary


Walk-through data





7) Provide secondary principals, curriculum directors,specialists and instructional coaches training on ACT dataanalysis and what to look for in ACT targeted classrooms






Evaluation Results

Walk-through observation data



8) Monitoring, Compilation, Analysis, and use of Data

Analyze student data to drive curricular and instructionaldecisions (embedded in PLC process)


Executive Director ofSecondary Curriculumand Instruction


Student Performance review each 9 weeks

STAAR results/EOC results/TELPAS results

PLC agendas, minutes



9) Research and collaborate with ACT high performingdistricts (Coppell, Phoenix, Irving, Cy-Fair, LaJoya)










Performance Objective 4: Maintain student performance on SAT and remain above state and nation as we transition into the new SAT

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: District SAT performance meets or exceeds district performance growth goals




1) Increase National Merit Finalists:Provide National Merit information sessions for parentsregarding benefitsProvide training for counselors, teachers and administratorsa. on the National Merit System and student outreachstrategies





National Merit Finalist Reporting



2) Implement Superintendent Scholar Program designed toidentify potential NMSQT qualifers





Implementation Plan and Results





3) Utilize College and Career Coordinators and Counselors tosupport Superintendent Scholars from early identificationthrough qualification process


Executive DirectorCollege and Career



Implementation Plan and results







Performance Objective 5: Increase AP Participation to 94% and AP passing rate to 60%

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: % of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit, License or Certification (CCR Priority Goal);District will meet or exceed district performance growth goal




1) Provide districtwide professional development on district-wide definition of Pre-AP and anchoring philosophy to allinternal and external stakeholders

Campus Administrators/Staff

Executive Director Collegeand Career Readiness




Evaluation Results



2) Require all AP and Pre-AP teachers to attend CollegeBoard Summer Training at least once every four years






Evaluation Results





3) Require all new teachers to attend College Board SummerTraining







4) Provide teachers, principals, counselors and parents withinformational sessions regarding AP potential




Implementation plan and timeline



5) Continue to refine the district-wide aligned AP scope andsequence and curriculum-based assessments

Curriculum/AssessmentDepartment






6) Analyze student AP data to drive curricular andinstructional decisions (embedded within PLC's)

CampusAdministrators/Teachers



Evidence of 4 PLC Questions



7) Utilize calibrated walkthroughs to ensure implementationof the College Board Curriculum



Walk-through documents and data





8) Continue to utilize common unit assessments/benchmarksto provide formative feedback to teachers, campus anddistrict support personnel




Evidence of 4 PLC Questions

Item analysis

STAAR results

TELPAS results






Performance Objective 6: Increase Dual Credit Enrollment

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6: % of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit, License or Certification (CCR Priority Goal);District will meet or exceed district performance growth goal




1) Provide on-going training for counselors, teachers andprincipals on the design of dual credit offerings

Executive Director ofCollege and CareerReadiness






Evaluation Results



2) Communicate with parents and students the design of thenew dual credit programa. Benefits of dual creditb. Qualifications for dual creditc. Process for enrollment into dual credit


Executive DirectorCollege and

Career Readiness








3) Create professional development in support for dual creditand OnRamps (University of Texas Blended dual-creditcourses) for teachers






Evaluation Results

% of students who graduate with 3 hours of AP, Dual-Credit,License or Certification (CCR Priority Goal)


4) Strengthen and establish new partnerships with Higher Edpartners including DCCCD, UTD, and UT







5) Develop parent information and marketing resource centerat each high school campus for all advanced academicsofferings



Assistant SuperintendentSecondaryExecutive DirectorsSecondary


Performance Growth Goal


6) Administer TSI to all 10th grade students Executive DirectorCollege and CareerReadiness

Assistant SuperintendentSecondaryCampus Administrators






7) Research and develop implementation timeline for ECHSand P-TECH models at all 4 high schools




Assistant Superintendentof Secondary

Action Plan for Implementation





Performance Objective 7: Increase student performance for the following student groups; Special Education, English as a Second Language and otherstudent groups identified in needs of improvement

Evaluation Data Source(s) 7: 100% of identified students meet district growth goals.


TEA Priorities: 4. Improve low-performing schools.



System Safeguard Strategy1) Monitor special programs such as BE/ESL, CTE, FederalSafeguards, and Special Education

AssistantSuperintendent ofElementary andSecondary


Improved Student Performance on TELPAS and STAAR

Review student group performance by 9 weeks

Review of student performance data by student groups byteacher each 9 weeks

Item analysis review each 9 weeksData Meetings as called by Central Office Staff

PBMAS Action Plan

Performance Growth GoalsFunding Sources: 199 - State Compensatory Education - $0.00, 211 - Title I, Part A - $0.00, 199 - General Fund - $0.00



System Safeguard Strategy2) Evaluate ARD, LPAC, 504, and other district leadershipcommittee decisions concerning state assessments andinterventions



Implementation Plan & ResultsStudent use of technology programs (Usage report)

Intervention calendar, students attending, review of studentprogress

Monitoring of plan implemented at the campus level by DistrictStaff

Data Meetings as called by Central Office Staff

Student Success on individual plan created by campuscommittees each 9 weeks

PBMAS Action Plan

Performance Growth GoalsFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00, 199 - State Compensatory Education - $0.00, 211 - Title I, Part A - $0.00

System Safeguard Strategy3) Target missed state system safeguards in all identified areas


District & Campus staff

PBMAS Action Plan


Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00, 199 - State Compensatory Education - $0.00

4) Provide all secondary special education teachers onLead4ward strategies (strategies targeted to meet the needs oflearners served through special ed)



Training Participation

Professional Development Feedback


PBMAS Action PlanSystem Safeguard Strategy

5) Continue to provide professional development forinstructional staff to support ELL students


Directors Elementary& Secondary ESL


TELPAS results


PBMAS Action PlanFunding Sources: 199 - General Fund - $0.00



6) Continue to provide professional development forinstructional staff on dyslexia and present Dyslexia Modules toall new employees


Director DyslexiaProgramming



Number of sessions and Participants


7) Provide targeted reading intervention for students in specialeducation or ESL identified with specific reading deficits(iStation, Language Live, LLI, Reading Mastery/CorrectiveReading)





Accelerate Reading Skills (iSip K-8)

Reading Assessment Inventories (9-12)

PBMAS Action Plan

8) Equip all special education teachers with training on 3-5core instructional strategies




PBMAS Action Plan9) Targeted programming for specific student needs includingacademic and social/emotional (Structured Classrooms,Development Classrooms, Behavioral Program)



IEP Goal Attainment

10) Train campus teams to better identify and accommodatestudent's with disabilities served through 504




Student/Parent Feedback

Campus Team Feedback




Goal 6: Parent/Community Engagement

Performance Objective 1: Increase links between home and school by providing systemic opportunities for parent engagement

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increase in positive response rate by parent/community in focus groups meetings and/or survey results




1) Promote positive parent relations and maintain parentengagement at or greater than 85%

Superintendent'sAdvisory Council


Parent Survey ResultsGreater than or equal to 85% Responses (Strongly Agree/Agree)


2) Continue partnership with Council of PTAs to supportparent engagement through the PTA membership drive


AssistantSuperintendents

End of Year Membership Report (Goal 21000 members)


3) Enrich the district-wide translator/interpreter program toprovide support to non-English speaking parents

General Counsel Program Report


4) Continue to provide programs at the Family LiteracyCenter.A. Adult Education ClassesB. HIPPY and PAT programs for at risk preschool students

Executive Director ofGrants & Entitlements

Program Evaluation

Student success upon entering regular classroomsFunding Sources: 211 - Title I, Part A - $368,298.00

5) Increase business and community partners to supportlearning objectives including REALspace and RichardsonMayor's Fellow Internship Program

Superintendent




# of partners for RealSpace and Mayor's Program



6) Provide parent information workshops in the area ofsocial/emotional needs and digital literacy


PTA

# and Title of Parent Workshops

Parent Feedback

Increase positive response on climate survey

% of parents attending at least one parent information workshop





Performance Objective 2: Enhance communication processes to provide stakeholders with timely, effective and reliable communication via a dynamiccommunication system

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Increase of positive response rate from internal and external stakeholders in focus group and/or survey responses




1) Bolder approach within campus communication outreach toparents and communitya. Enhance training opportunities provided byCommunications Departmentb. Develop campus website recognition program based uponcompetitive promotion among schools of strategic districtinitiativesc. Evaluate design of existing campus communication liaisonsand web coordinators


Improved news/event promotion for campuses with theirfamilies and communities. This will refresh communicationoutreach to these target audiences, complimenting the newlyredesigned campus websites


2) Redesign www.risd.org to incorporate responsive design,improved navigation, modern look, content update, districtbranding


Redesigned website in key facets, including: visual appeal,updated content, improved navigation, expanded informationsharing

Customized accessibility across a platform of devices, includinga mobile presence which has increased almost 300 percent sincelast redesign

Filtered content and dynamic content will increase push-outcapabilities of message delivery

Increased Parent/community positive result for communicationson climate survey

3) Absorb day-to-day operations of the Excellence InEducation Foundation within the Communications Department


Alignment of district initiatives with EIE goals and objectives

Improved offerings of support to students, teachers

Expansion of EIE presence in the corporate community

Increase in partnerships



4) Create two new video series, including a superintendentspotlight, to visually showcase district offerings


Increased traffic to internal social media outlets, which expandsdistrict's ability to utilize public in pushing out messaging

Increased number of RISD YouTube channel subscribers

Increased positive response rate by parents/community onclimate survey for communications

5) Engage community to answer questions regarding RISD andprovide accurate information on timely/relevant topics


Increased effectiveness with Inside RISD participation

Continued facilitation of "We're Glad You Asked" web responsetool

Timely updates to frequently asked questions and betterutilization of timely issues

Increased positive response rate by parents/community onclimate survey for communications


6) Inform and educate the community on timely topics ofinterest, such as:a. RISD Vision 2020b. Accountability/Community & Student EngagementAccountability System (CSEAS)c. School Financed. Legislative Issuese. Breaking News


Compilation of Webpage Hits, Twitter Followers, FacebookFans, Newsletter Subscribers


7) Maintain positive and proactive communication withEnglish and Spanish media outlets


Media Highlights for 2016-17


8) Implement Parent Corner on RISD website to support WEGROW implementation




# of hits We Grow

Parent Feedback on Climate Survey

Parent Focus Group Feedback



9) Create comprehensive College and Career Readinessstudent and parent information program K-12





Live new CCR website

# of hits on new website

Parent Focus Group Feedback

10) Expand community partnerships in support of students andinitiatives:a. Increase Partners Program participationb. Increase Partners Fund awards to RISD teachers andcounselorsc. Acknowledge RISD Partners participations via RISDcommunication channels.

Chief CommunicationsOffier

Increased partnerships

# of commendations for partners





Performance Objective 3: Increase community involvement in the district planning process.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Completed 3-5 year Long-Range Strategic Plan representative of staff, students, parents and community.




1) Form a strategic planning team comprised of staff, studentsand community members to create the district mission, beliefs,strategic parameters and objectives (3-5 Year Plan)

Superintendent


Completed Strategic Plan

Planning team roster

2) Create action teams co-facilitated by staff and community toaddress the objectives created by strategic planning team

Deputy Superintendent Rosters of Action Plans

Completed Action Plans3) Communicate strategic planning process and outcomesdynamically throughout the process using a variety ofmediums



Strategic Planning Website

# of hits

# of participants involved

Community Feedback

Updated FAQ4) Annually report progress towards strategic plan strategiesand objectives.



Annual Report




System Safeguard Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description1 1 2 Identify 3-5 core strategies to promote continuous improvement

1 1 3 Provide professional development for all Pk-12 teachers on 3-5 core instructional strategies to promote continuous improvementin Special Education, Dyslexia, and ELL programs.

3 3 1 Continue to provide professional development in all curricular areas to enhance instructional strategies3 3 2 Continue to provide professional development for instructional staff to support students with disabilities

5 1 1 Provide training to campus and central leadership in best instructional practices through Lead4Ward Training. a. Lead4Ward101 Training b. Data and Analysis c. Planning Instruction

5 1 2 Design and deliver content specific professional learning aligned with district identified needs; TEKS & Blueprint Training(Lead4ward)

5 1 3 Utilize district-wide professional development days to support and train teachers how to analyze data to inform instructionaldecisions in the classroom

5 1 4 Provide teachers with choice professional development opportunities to support their knowledge in identified areas of growtheither through self-assessment or data analysis

5 1 5 Provide professional development to teachers on intervention strategies (Lead4Ward Strategies)5 1 8 Deploy specialist support to meet the varying needs of campuses across the district5 1 9 Monitoring/Accountability Evaluate and monitor all student groups measured for accountability5 1 10 Review state assessment results and identify instructional strengths and weaknesses5 2 4 Provide teachers with professional development on research-based Response to Intervention strategies (RTI)5 7 1 Monitor special programs such as BE/ESL, CTE, Federal Safeguards, and Special Education5 7 2 Evaluate ARD, LPAC, 504, and other district leadership committee decisions concerning state assessments and interventions5 7 3 Target missed state system safeguards in all identified areas5 7 5 Continue to provide professional development for instructional staff to support ELL students



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