AIKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Campus Improvement Plan
2011-2013
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Amended February 2,2012 & September 2012
Date Reviewed: 10/07/11 Date Approved: 10/17/11
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AIKIN ELEMENTARY
Mission
The mission of Aikin Elementary School is to educate children, enrich their lives, and enable them to reach their fullest potential.
Vision
We believe that Aikin Elementary School is a caring, child-centered environment where:
Positive learning takes place All children can learn Social skills and healthy relationships are developed Each individual is treated with dignity and respect Children realize their self-worth
and the worth of others Problem-solving skills are practiced so that children become productive citizens Today’s learning produces tomorrow’s leaders.
Nondiscrimination Notice AIKIN EL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.
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School Effectiveness Team
Name Position
Alsup, Paula Academic Coach Bratteli, Nancy Teacher Brigham, Michael Community Cannon, Kari; Lorie Wickes Teacher Cashion, Leslie;Allison Cain Teacher Gilbert, Pat Principal
Lamb, Sandy Teacher Loughmiller, Melanie Librarian McFadden, Debbie Teacher
Mosley, Jerod Parent Nolan, Marilyn Community Rosson, Sabrina Assistant Principal Sanders, Camesha Teacher Stevens, David Assistant Principal Taylor, Jennifer Teacher Amanda Green Parent Sharon Young Parent
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Resources IDEA Special Education Federal Migrant Federal School Improvement Grant Funds Federal Title I Federal Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Federal
Title III Bilingual / ESL Federal Parent Organization Other Principal Fund Other
Bilingual/ESL State Local Funds State State Compensatory State Technology Allotment Local
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No Child Left Behind Performance Goals
(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2011/2013 school year.)
Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language
arts and mathematics.
Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a
minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.
Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.
Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.
Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.
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Goal 1: A SELF-DISCIPLINED STUDENT BODY, LEARNING TOGETHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT.
Objective 1: Provide a learning environment where all students feel safe and valued as reflected on parent involvement survey where 80% respond that their students feel safe and valued at school.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. School-wide theme “Believe to Achieve” with an emphasis on 8 Keys of Excellence: Integrity, Failure Leads to Success, Speak with Good Purpose, This is it, Commitment, Ownership, Flexibility, Balance (Quantum Learning). Student assemblies to teach these keys quarterly (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Campus Instructional Technologist, Counselor(s), Academic Coach, Librarians, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011- 2013 school years
Parent Organization, Local Funds
Formative: Faculty Meeting Agendas; Monday Messenger Newsletter Summative: 80% of all students performing satisfactorily on STAAR
2. Counselors conducting individual, small group and classroom sessions with focus on bullying and self esteem. (Title I SW: 2,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 2,4)
Counselor(s), Principal 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Counselor schedule Summative: Less than 10% of students visiting the office for discipline more than three times
3. Staff will focus on the positive aspects of every student. All staff will use common terminology taught to students in assemblies-Above the Line/Below the Line and correct children that are Below the line in a respectful manner. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Dyslexia specialist, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Parent Organization, Local Funds
Formative: Parent Survey Summative: Improved Parent opinion of staff by 10% as evidenced in the Parent Survey
4. Distribute Title I Part A Parent Compacts and Parent Involvement Policy to parents. Review and Revise at May Parent Advisory Council Meeting. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I Formative: Signed compacts; minutes from Parent Advisory Meeting Summative: 100% of parent compacts returned signed or contact made with home.
5. Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers will collaborate to ensure alignment of curriculum and expectations in a transition from readiness to formal curriculum. Teachers will share data with grade above to ensure consistency in Response to Intervention (Title I SW: 7)
Pre-K& K teachers; Curriculum Director Elementary, Principal; Academic Coach; Pre-K Director,Pre-K Teachers, Head Start Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Teacher meeting with Pre-K; Summative: Improved Parent opinion of staff by 10% as evidenced in the Parent Survey; Successful transition of students entering public school for the first time or transitioning to larger school population
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6. Provide transition to Crockett Intermediate School for 4
th grade
students.
4th Grade teachers;
counselors, Principal 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Schedule for Crockett Visit; Newsletters; Successful transition of students to 5
th grade
Summative: Improved Parent opinion of staff by 10% as evidenced in the Parent Survey
Goal 1: A SELF-DISCIPLINED STUDENT BODY, LEARNING TOGETHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT.
Objective 2: Provide structure and consistency in the discipline plan and consequences with less than 10% of student population visiting the office for discipline.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Review and revise the Aikin Discipline Plan to meet the changing needs of our student population. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Discipline Committee Meeting Agenda; Plan revisions Summative: 10% decrease in number of discipline referrals to the office
2. Conduct assemblies with students about behavior expectations for the Aikin Family. Communicate the common terminology and examples of "Above the Line" and "Below the Line"
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: assembly schedules; notes from assemblies Summative: 10% Fewer discipline referrals to the office
3. Make home visits and phone calls to parents/guardians of students that have repeated office visits.
Assistant Principal(s) 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: logs from home visits and phone calls Summative: Attendance rate will exceed 90%
4. Implement a system for class work missed while student is in “In-School Suspension”. ISS Assistant will communicate with Intervention Team when students in ISS need instruction in core subjects. Students in ISS will still have computer-aided interventions available to them. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: At-risk)
Assistant Principal(s), Academic Coach, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Intervention logs/attendance sheets Summative: 10% increase in STAAR performance for students in “ISS”
5. Continue Mentoring program for 4th grade students. Mentors make personal contact with student at least once weekly. (one:one) All Mentors will attend training meeting to kick off the program. (Target Group: At-risk)
Counselor(s), Principal 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: communication between Counselor and mentors Summative: 10% increase in STAAR test scores for students in Mentor Program
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Goal 1: A SELF-DISCIPLINED STUDENT BODY, LEARNING TOGETHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT.
Objective 3: Aikin attendance will exceed the state requirements for student attendance of 90% or better for year 2012-2013.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Continue practice of calling parents when students are absent. When students reach 7-10 absences Assistant Principal will conduct home visits. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Registrar
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Phone logs and home visit logs; PEIMS attendance report; Summative: Attendance rate will exceed 90%;
2. Continue to utilize district truancy policy. (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Registrar
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: phone logs between Assistant Principal and Parents Summative: 10% decrease number attending Saturday School and failing due to attendance; Attendance rate will exceed 90%
3. Conduct Saturday School as needed for students with excessive absences. Students will do individualized work that they missed during absences. An Aikin teacher staffs Saturday School. (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Registrar, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: PEIMS attendance report Summative: Attendance Rate will exceed 90%
4. Continue to present Perfect Attendance Award for semester and continue to present Perfect Attendance Award for 5 years of perfect attendance in May. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Principal, Registrar 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: PEIMS attendance report; increase attendance percentage Summative: Attendance rate will exceed 90%
5. Make student work that is missed after classroom absence available. Student will not be penalized for absence in grading make-up work.
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Registrar
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: no missing grades in grade book from absences due to sickness or behavior placement Summative: No students failing a class due to missing make up work from absences.
6. Generate "Attendance Letters of Concern" weekly for 3, 5, 7 unexcused absences. Follow up letters with phone calls before filing truancy at 10th unexcused absence.
Assistant Principal(s), Registrar
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: copies of letters; phone logs; truancy paperwork filed; PEIMS Attendance report; Summative: Attendance rate will exceed 90%
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Goal 2: AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED COMMUNITY THAT ACTIVELY WORKS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE EDUCATION OF
RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE.
Objective 1: Promote an atmosphere where parents and community members are partners in education with the Aikin Staff as reflected on a parent survey with 80% of parents responding that they are partners in education with the Aikin staff.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Conduct Report Card Pick-up at Open House. School Library open during this night. Offer alternative times for parents that cannot attend. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)
Assistant Principal(s), Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Librarians, Principal
2011-2013 school year
Title I, Local Funds
Formative: sign in sheets; library circulation records Summative: 10% Increase in the number of parent participants
2. Make available a parent portal for CSCOPE lessons on the district and Aikin websites. Weekly lesson plans posted on Aikin website. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Instructional Facilitator, Principal, Teacher(s)
Each 6 weeks Title I, Local Funds
Formative: Communication home to parents Summative: 10% increase in number of responses on the parent survey about curriculum communication
3. Continue "Library" folders and "Monday" folders as a communication tool between teacher, parent, and library to monitor reading growth and school communications. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Librarians, Principal, Teacher(s)
Weekly Local Funds Formative: Current Lexile/Reading Levels in folder updated as the year progresses Summative: 80% of students reading at grade level goal by End of Year screening; 5% increased library circulation
4. Conduct field trips grades K-4 that provide students with experiences outside their everyday activities. Link trips to curriculum and community. (Title I SW:6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school year
Parent Organization
Formative: activity development; number of parent participants; classroom activities that link to field trip Summative: 10% increase in parent responses to field trips on parent survey
5. Provide Staff Development in "Customer Service" to all Aikin Staff to ensure positive interactions with parents, students, and community. (Title I SW: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Federal/State Programs Director, Principal, Teacher(s)
Weekly Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Local Funds
Formative: agendas and sign-in sheets Summative: 10% increase in positive comments in end of year parent survey results
6. Provide volunteer readers for struggling readers through the “Reach the Reader” Program (by Parent Organization) Readers meet with student weekly for the entire school year. (Title I SW: 2,6) (Target Group: ECD, At Risk)
Librarians, Parent Volunteers
2011-2013 school years
Parent Organization
Formative: communication between librarian, volunteers, and classroom teacher Summative: 80% of students participating in program reading at grade level goal by End of Year screening;
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Goal 2: AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED COMMUNITY THAT ACTIVELY WORKS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE EDUCATION OF
RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE.
Objective 1: Promote an atmosphere where parents and community members are partners in education with the Aikin Staff as reflected on a parent survey with 80% of parents responding that they are partners in education with the Aikin staff.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
7. Coordinate with The Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry to provide volunteers to read to 2nd grade classes in conjunction with its “Reading to the Future” program. Reading to the Future is open to individuals or groups of people to adopt a classroom and read aloud to them each week.
Librarians, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: schedules of Community volunteers Summative: 10 % increase in favorable comments on End of Program evaluations from The Lamar County Coalition of Education, Librarian, and 2nd grade teachers
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Goal 2: AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED COMMUNITY THAT ACTIVELY WORKS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE EDUCATION OF RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE.
Objective 2: Provide parenting and support and education for Aikin parents and guardians with 95% of parent conferences or parenting activities.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Provide parenting workshops and materials; provide liaison between parents and school. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Counselor(s), Federal/State Programs Director, Parent Involvement Coordinator
2011-2013 school years
Title I,Local Funds
Formative: workshop flyers, sign in sheets Summative: 10% increase in number of parent participants
2. Continue special events/activities to encourage parent involvement such as Music Extravaganzas, Grandparents Lunch, Volunteer Lunch, Summer Library, Open House/Report Card Pick-up, and Semester Awards Assemblies. Conduct events/activities at extended hours and multiple sessions so that more parents may attend. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All)
Librarians, Parent Teacher Organization, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I,Parent Organization, Local Funds
Formative: Sign in sheets; flyers for events; Monday Messenger Summative: 10% increase in parent involvement survey results
3. Include Kindergarten Teachers in creation of new Kindergarten Report Card that accurately reflects expectations of district curriculum.
Kindergarten Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principals, Curriculum Director
2012-13 School Year
Local Formative: meeting notes; report card that reflects district curriculum Summative: 10% increase in positive comments about report card on parent survey;
Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 1: {Math} Provide a challenging math curriculum for every child as evidenced in May 2011, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on all portions of the math sate assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Utilize high quality/research based materials for differentiation in Math for Grades K-4. Provide staff development in best practices for math materials that are purchased. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)
Core Subject Teachers, Federal/State Programs Director, Academic Coach, Instructional Facilitator
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: sign in sheets; agendas; budget requisitions Summative: 10% increased raw score on state mandated tests and reading assessments
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 1: {Math} Provide a challenging math curriculum for every child as evidenced in May 2011, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on all portions of the math sate assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
2. Continue Successmaker (computerized intervention program) for identified students in core curriculum areas. (Title I SW: 2) (NCLB: 1)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: attendance records for Successmaker lab Summative: 10% of Successmaker students will improve scores on state test
3. Increase the use of math stations to allow small group teaching time; continue to use math, science, & social studies stations during learning station time in reading. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom observations Summative: 10% increase scores on state math test
4. Ensure consistency and fidelity in interventions with math RtI students. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: RtI folders to document progress Summative: 10% increase of raw scores on state mandated test with RtI students
5. Implement STAR Math as universal screening and progress monitoring tool in grades 1-4. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: STAR Math reports; Targeted instruction for students that are in need of assistance Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated test
6. Utilize data from STAR Math and CSCOPE assessments to individualize math instruction. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: lab schedules and reports from STAR Math Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated math test
7. Continue Waterford Early Reading Lab for grade K with math and science components integrated into program. (Title I SW: 2)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: Waterford schedule; attendance sheets for program Summative: 10% increase in scores on K ITBS and STAREL tests
8. Continue distribution of CSCOPE math units each 6 weeks; Weekly planning time and Waiver Day provided each Six Weeks to plan instruction
Curriculum Director Elementary, Instructional Facilitator
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Planning meeting notes and lesson plans Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated math test
9. Continue benchmarking for grades 3 & 4 to prepare for STAAR test (math, Reading & Writing)(Title I SW: 8)
Instructional Facilitator, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: 6 weeks grades; benchmark reports Summative: 10% increase raw scores on STAAR
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 1: {Math} Provide a challenging math curriculum for every child as evidenced in May 2011, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on all portions of the math sate assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
10. Add 2nd grade (math & reading) in district benchmark system and adding Math CSCOPE assessments to DMAC (Title I SW: 8) (Target Group: All)
Instructional Facilitator, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: 6 weeks grades; Bench mark reports in DMAC Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated tests
Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 2: {READING} ensure that 80% of students are proficient readers by the end of 3RD grade and continue to read on grade level every year thereafter and provide a challenging learning environment for each student as evidenced that 80% of all students and each student group, including and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the reading state assessment. Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Continue implementation of a balanced literacy program in grades K-4 using a 3 Tier Reading Model. (Title I SW: 2)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom observations Summative: 10% increase on raw score on state mandated reading test and state mandated early reading assessment instrument
2. Incorporate “Phonics Dance” to all reading instruction in grades K-3; supplement in grade 4 as needed with At-Risk learners identified with Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic Phonics Inventory and STAR Reading. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach
2011-2012 school years
Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: SRI/SPI reports; STAREL/STAR Reading reports; Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state mandated reading test; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
3. Continue to plan instruction in Professional Learning Communities (horizontal and vertical) to ensure all TEKS are being met in math, English/ Language Arts, science and social studies; Coordinate vertically so that teachers stay in their lane with instruction. (Title I SW: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school Years
School Improvement Grant Funds, Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: PLC notes; agendas from faculty meetings; notes from vertical team meetings Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 2: {READING} ensure that 80% of students are proficient readers by the end of 3RD grade and continue to read on grade level every year thereafter and provide a challenging learning environment for each student as evidenced that 80% of all students and each student group, including and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the reading state assessment. Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
4. Reading teachers coordinate with content area teachers to incorporate content vocabulary/content topics of study in small group teaching. Use non-fiction/current event reading materials with content areas. (Title I SW: 2)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, SIP grant; State Compensatory
Formative: PLC notes; budget requests Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
5. Provide staff development in best practices for materials purchased. 5 Components: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension (Title I SW: 2)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal, Reading Recovery Teacher
2011-2013 school years
SIP Grant, Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Agendas from staff development sessions; Coaches logs; budget requests Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
6. 2. Provide training for new teachers and teachers changing grade levels. (Title I SW: 4)
Assistant Principals, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Instructional Facilitator, Principal, Reading Recovery Teacher
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom observations; sign in sheets Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
7. Incorporate a formal fluency component in all reading classrooms so that all students receive focused fluency practice with progress monitoring. (Title I SW: 2)
Assistant Principals, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom observations Summative:10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
8. Utilize data from running records, STAR Early Literacy, STAR Reading and SRI/SPI to individualize reading instruction and student library selections. (Title I SW: 2)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Librarians, Reading Recovery Teacher
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: reports from all programs Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
9. Continue Reading Recovery 1:1 and Reading Recovery Literacy Groups with identified students in Grades K-4 (Title I SW: 9)
Assistant Principal(s), Federal/State Programs Director, Academic Coach, Principal, Reading Recovery Teacher, Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Reading Recovery reports/notes; attendance for literacy groups Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 2: {READING} ensure that 80% of students are proficient readers by the end of 3RD grade and continue to read on grade level every year thereafter and provide a challenging learning environment for each student as evidenced that 80% of all students and each student group, including and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the reading state assessment. Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
10. Continue to use Renaissance Place for AR, AM, STAR Reading and STAR Early Literacy to supplement reading instruction. (Title I SW: 2)
Core Subject Teachers, Librarians, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Accelerated Reader reports; STAR Reading & Math reports Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments in math and reading; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
11. Continue to build a library collection that supports all curriculum areas and reading interests; incorporate library skills and independent reading skills during library enrichment time; Provide summer library program. (Title I SW: 2)
Librarian, Teachers 2011-2013 school years
Title I, Parent Organization, Local Funds, SIP Grant, State Compensatory
Formative: library circulation records Summative:10% increase in state mandated test scores in reading, writing and math
12. Continue Reading Renaissance certifications/celebrations. Provide instructional aide for Reading Renaissance. (Title I SW: 2)
Librarians, Reading Renaissance Aide; Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: certification reports; increased library circulation Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
13. Continue System 44 lab for students identified as struggling readers in grade 3. (Title I SW: 9)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: attendance records; Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state reading assessment
14. Provide 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading instruction daily.
Core Subject Teachers, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Classroom schedules Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
15. Continue to integrate technology into the reading instruction. (Title I SW: 2)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom observations; tech fair attendance Summative10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
16. Encourage parents to read daily to/ with their children using “take home” materials. (Title I SW: 6)
Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: classroom newsletters and home/school communication Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
17. Ensure consistency and fidelity in interventions with Reading RtI students.
Assistant Principals, Core Subject Teachers,
2011-2013 school years
SIP Grant, Title I, Title IIA
Formative: RtI folders monitored to document interventions and progress
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 2: {READING} ensure that 80% of students are proficient readers by the end of 3RD grade and continue to read on grade level every year thereafter and provide a challenging learning environment for each student as evidenced that 80% of all students and each student group, including and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the reading state assessment. Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
(Title I SW: 9) Academic Coach, Reading Recovery Teacher
Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Summative: 10% increased raw scores on classroom assessments, benchmarks and appropriate state mandated tests.
18. Provide Supplemental library services through Region 8. (Title I SW: 2)
Federal/State Programs Director, Librarian
2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: budget request; usage reports from Electronic resources (Encylcopedia Britannica, Ebsco, Discovery Education streaming video) Summative: 10% increase on raw scores on state mandated reading tests and classroom assessments
19. Continue academic coach position to provide professional development and assist in the implementation of the reading and math curriculum. (Title I SW: 4)
Assistant Principal(s), Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, State Compensatory
Formative: coach’s logs; sign in sheets for staff development sessions Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
20. Continue distribution of CSCOPE ELAR units each 6 weeks; Weekly planning time and Waiver Day provided each Six Weeks to plan instruction
Core Subject Teachers, Curriculum Director Elementary, Instructional Facilitator, Principal, Assistant Principal, Academic Coach
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Planning meeting notes and lesson plans Summative:10% improved raw scores on state assessments; state mandated early reading assessment instrument
21. Supplement Reading Curriculum with Achieve 3000 (emphasis on non-fiction reading, interaction with technology and teacher) in grades 3 & 4. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: At-risk) (NCLB: 1)
Core Subject Teachers, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: Achieve 3000 schedule Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state reading assessment
22. Utilize high quality/research based materials for instruction to meet the needs of Special Education students. Provide staff development in best practices for materials purchased
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Principal; Special Education Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Agendas from staff development sessions; budget requests Summative: 10% increased raw scores assessments taken by identified Special Education students
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 3: {Science and Technology} Provide a challenging technology and science curriculum for every child as evidenced that 80% of each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the science State assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible
Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Utilize reading and audiovisual materials with a science focus. Supplement science curriculum with high quality materials to build a science vocabulary. (Title I SW: 2)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Librarians
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: budget requests; classroom observations Summative: Meet or Exceed state average on state mandated science test
2. Continue distribution of CSCOPE science units each 6 weeks; Weekly planning time and Waiver Day provided each Six Weeks to plan instruction
Curriculum Director Elementary, Instructional Facilitator; Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Planning meeting notes and lesson plans Summative: Meet or Exceed state average on state mandated science test
3. Continue Virtual Science Lab for grades K- 4. (Title I SW: 2)
Principal, Teacher(s); Science lab Teacher
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Virtual Science Lab schedule and attendance Summative: Meet or Exceed state average on state mandated science test
Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 3: {Science and Technology} Provide a challenging technology and science curriculum for every child as evidenced that 80% of each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will have an acceptable raw score on the science State assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible
Timeline Resources Evaluation
4. Provide staff development on using current technology to increase use of technology in content areas through best practices lesson sharing. (Title I SW: 4)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: sign in sheets and agendas Summative: 10% increased raw scores on state mandated math, science and reading tests
5. Utilize mobile laptop labs in grades K-4
Campus Instructional Technologist, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Parent Organization
Formative: lesson plans and schedule Summative: 100% TEKS in technology are met each year
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6. . (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Parent Organization, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Classroom observations; repair records; budget requests Summative: All classrooms have Multimedia teaching stations.
7. Continue to add classroom computers to increase student access and replace computers that do not meet current district minimum specifications (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Principal
2011-2012 school years
Title I, Parent Organization, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Inventory list of computers; repair records Summative: All classrooms have at 2 computers that are accessible to students and meet district specifications
8. Provide high quality, relevant staff development opportunities in Science. (Title I SW: 4) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Instructional Facilitator, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, State Compensatory
Formative: Sign in sheets and agendas Summative: Meet or Exceed state average on state mandated science test
9. Continue “All Science Day” (October) and Aikin Science Camp. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Academic Coach, Parent Teacher Organization, Parent Volunteers, Principal
October 2011 & October 2012
Title I, Parent Organization, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Brochure of Science camp; Lesson Plans for all science day Summative: : Meet or Exceed state average on state mandated science test
10. Continue technology lab during rotation for all grades (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Lab Schedule Summative: Meet of Exceed AYP and AEIS standards for science
11. Provide distance learning opportunities (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Campus Instructional Technologist, Principal, Teacher(s)
Monthly Title I, Parent Organization, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Budget requisitions; teacher lesson plans; Distance learning opportunities from District Tech Integration Specialist Summative: 10% improved raw scores on state assessments.
Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 4: {Writing} Provide writing instruction so that every student understands and develops skills in the writing process as evidenced that 80% of all 4th grade students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will pass all portions of the writing State assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
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Goal 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ALIGNED, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIES REAL-WORLD SKILLS.
Objective 4: {Writing} Provide writing instruction so that every student understands and develops skills in the writing process as evidenced that 80% of all 4th grade students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will pass all portions of the writing State assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Provide staff development in writing (Writer’s Workshop and best practices) and Thinking Maps so all staff has a common vocabulary in writing instruction. (Title I SW: 4) (Target Group: All)
Core Subject Teachers, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: 6 week writing samples in writing portfolios/writer’s notebook, Sign in sheets for staff development Summative:10% increase in raw scores on state mandated writing test
2. Meet with Writing Committee to develop a plan to ensure that district writing instruction is aligned vertically and horizontally, and that writing portfolios match district curriculum. Increase use of writing rubrics from CSCOPE (Title I SW: 4) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Local Funds
Formative: Samples added to writing portfolios/Writer’s Notebook each 6 weeks with rubric scores: Sign in sheets for staff development Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated writing test
3. Reinforce Paris ISD’s formal handwriting instruction at all grade levels; Provide writing journals to all students for morning writing journals. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Handwriting samples from morning writing journals Summative: Improved handwriting in student journals
Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 3: {Enrichment} Provide enrichment opportunities for all students in grades K-4
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Provide students with exposure to book selection/author study during rotation. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Librarians, Principal 2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: library circulation records Summative: 5% increase participation in after-school/summer library programs
Aikin Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 3: {Enrichment} Provide enrichment opportunities for all students in grades K-4
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
2. Provide physical education/fitness program to address childhood obesity and life-long fitness. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Rotation Schedule; Fuel Up to Play 60 assembly Summative: Students meet/exceed state fitness guidelines with FitnessGram Program
3. Provide character education/social skills program. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Counselor(s), Principal 2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Monday Messenger Summative: 10% decrease in office/counselor referrals
4. Provide art in the rotation schedule. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Samples of students’ art work Summative: Students show an appreciation of art
5. Provide additional independent reading time to increase reading comprehension and fluency. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All)
Librarians, Principal 2011-2013 school years
Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Classroom schedules Summative: 10% increase in participation in after school library programs
6. Provide opportunities for students to participate in Dynamic Drummers and Choir. (Target Group: All)
Principal, Teacher(s) 2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Opportunities provided; Class record Summative: Performances at community events
7. Continue Student Council in Grades 3 & 4.
Assistant Principal(s), Principal
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Monthly Activities Summative: End of year community projects completed
8. Services for Gifted/Talented will be continued with participation in Socrates Grades 3 & 4), Future Problem Solving, Community Projects, Plays and WordMasters (Grades 3 & 4) (Target Group: GT)
GT Coordinator, Principal, Teacher(s)
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Lesson Plans; Student products Summative: FPS and CPS competition results; WordMasters results
Aikin Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 3: 100% of core classes will be taught by highly qualified teachers, 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will meet NCLB requirements and 100% Highly Qualified staff will be maintained.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible
Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Reimburse teacher expenses for certification tests/fees for teachers to become highly qualified, as funds are available. (Title I SW: 5)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
Monthly Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement
Formative: Applications for reimbursement Summative: 100% of teachers are highly qualified on TEA report
2. Provide professional development for instructional aides to pass proficiency tests (recruitment/retention incentive) (Title I SW: 5)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
Monthly Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement
Formative: Professional development scheduled Summative: 100% of aides are highly qualified on TEA report
3. Ensure that not highly-qualified, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers do not teach low income and minority students at higher rates than other students. (Title I SW: 3,5) (Target Group: All)
Principal, SET Member 2011-2013 Title I, Local Funds
Formative: Assignment of teachers to campuses Summative: 100% of low income and minority students are taught by HQ teachers
4. Hire teachers and staff who are highly qualified and child centered. (Title I SW: 3)
Principal, SET Member Each semester
Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement
Formative: Attend job fairs, Work with colleges and universities and ESC Region 8 Summative: 100% of the teachers meet the NCLB requirements
Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 4: 100% of teachers, principals, and support staff and 100% if paraprofessionals with instructional duties will receive high quality, campus-based and on-going professional development in areas determined by the campus needs assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Supervise instructional assistants. (Title I SW: 2)
Principal, Teacher(s) Monthly Local Funds Formative: Weekly reviews Summative: 100% of instructional assistants performance reviewed monthly
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 4: 100% of teachers, principals, and support staff and 100% if paraprofessionals with instructional duties will receive high quality, campus-based and on-going professional development in areas determined by the campus needs assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
2. Provide professional development to recruit/retain teachers, assistants, and other staff through district, service center and state sponsored workshops, conferences, and site visits in core academic subject areas to meet the needs of a diverse population. Continue staff development in increased rigor of state standards with study of TEKS, Supporting/Readiness Standards. (Title I SW: 4)
GT Coordinator, Academic Coach, Instructional Facilitator, Principal, Reading Recovery Teacher, Teacher(s)
Each Six Weeks
SIP Grant Funds, Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Title III Bilingual / ESL, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Purchase orders, MyLearning Plan sign in sheets and agendas from staff development sessions Summative: 100% of teachers will participate in high quality, on-going staff development in topics relevant to their assignment.
3. Provide contracted services/fees for supplemental programs. Provide staff development for supplemental programs. (Title I SW: 4)
Federal/State Programs Director
August 2011-July 2013
SIP Grant Funds, Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, State Compensatory
Formative: 6 weeks grades; benchmarks Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated tests
4. Provide Instructional Facilitator to provide support to teachers, principals and academic coaches
Curriculum Director August 2011-July 2013
Title IIA Formative: Activity logs Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated tests
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 5: Provide support for inclusion of special services and at-risk students in general educational setting as evidenced that 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students tested, will pass all portions of the state mandated assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Continue total inclusion for special education students (Title 1 SW:9)
Principal, Special Services Director, Teachers, Inclusion Staff
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Student work; lesson plans; inclusion staff schedule Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on appropriate state mandated tests taken by special education students
2. Monitor activities of PBMAS and AEIS plan for special education students. (Title I SW: 9)
Principal, Special Services Director, Special Services Teachers
2011-2013 school years
Local Funds Formative: Inclusion students master TEKS objectives Summative: 10% increase raw scores on appropriate state mandated tests taken by special education students
Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 6: 80% of English language learners will increase one or more proficiency levels in English.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Identify/Serve ELL students in grades K-4 with certified ESL teacher and supplementary materials. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: SPED)
Principal, Special Services Teachers
2011-2013 Title III Bilingual / ESL, Bilingual/ESL, Local Funds
Formative: Attendance records; LPAC records; PEIMS, ESL annual review Summative: 10% increase raw scores on state mandated tests
2. Provide a yearly stipend for ESL teachers, and bilingual staff. (Title I SW: 3)
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Principal
2011-2013 Bilingual/ESL, Local Funds
Formative: Salary schedule Summative: 100% of staff will be Highly Qualified and hold a special language endorsement
3. Teachers that serve ELL students will obtain TELPAS certification. (Title I SW: 3)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
2011-2013 Bilingual/ESL Formative: Personnel records Summative: 100% of the teachers of ELL students have TELPAS certification
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 7: Coordinate Federal, State, and Local programs and services and address Federal requirements.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment a. Parent and staff survey b. Disaggregate, analyze, and evaluate data: STAAR,ITBS, STAREL, STAR Math, SRI, benchmarks c. Discipline/Attendance – d. Title I and SCE Programs. (Title I SW: 1)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal, SET Member
Spring 2012 & Spring 2013
School Improvement Grant Funds, Title I, State Compensatory
Formative: Meeting agenda; survey results Summative: Meet AEIS, AYP, TELPAS expectations; Use comprehensive needs assessment to develop programs and strategies to address needs
2. Provide: - Campus Report Card to parents -Individual student academic assessment results in a language that the parents can understand with interpretation of results - Communication to parents in a language parents can understand (English & Spanish) (Title I SW: 6)
Parent Involvement Coordinator, Principal
2011-2013 Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Distribution of reports and copies of communications with parents Summative: Parents informed of school’s progress and progress of their student(s)
3. Coordinate Federal, State, and Local services and programs. (Title I SW: 10)
Director of Technology, Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
August-June School Improvement Grant Funds, Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Title III Bilingual ESL, Bilingual/ESL, State Compensatory
Formative: Campus Improvement Plan; NCLB Application Summative: effective and efficient use of Federal, State, and Local programs and services
4. Reduce class sizes in dyslexia and ESL. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: At-risk)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal
2011-2013 school years
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, State Compensatory
Formative: 6 weeks progress Summative: STAAR results will verify closing of the achievement gap by 10% each year
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 7: Coordinate Federal, State, and Local programs and services and address Federal requirements.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
5. Actively recruit highly qualified minority teachers, professionals, and paraprofessionals with advertisements and university job fairs. (Title I SW: 3)
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Principal
Time of job opening
Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Attend job fairs, Work with colleges and universities and ESC 8 Summative: 100% core academic classes taught by HQ teachers, 100% paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements
6. The school will only recruit and hire core academic subject area teachers who meet the highly qualified teacher requirements as set forth in the NCLB, P. L. 107-110, Sec. 1119, and the Texas Education Agency Guidelines. Teachers who are highly qualified will only provide •Instruction in core academic subject area classes. •The school will provide high-quality, on-going professional development activities to retain highly qualified teachers. Teachers will be involved in selecting professional development activities. The school, in cooperation with the district, may require teachers to transfer from one campus to another in an effort to ensure that low-income and minority students are not taught at higher rates than other students by unqualified, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers. (Title I SW: 3,5) (NCLB: 3)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal, SET Member
August-June Title I, Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Local Funds
Formative: interview notes sign in sheets from Staff Development sessions Summative: 100% core academic classes taught by HQ teachers, 100% paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements
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Goal 4: RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION PROGRAM
Objective 7: Coordinate Federal, State, and Local programs and services and address Federal requirements.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
7. Various Federal, State, and local funds will be integrated and coordinated throughout the school to ensure their effective use and the elimination of duplication of effort. General operating funds will be used to provide the basic instructional program while other Federal and State funds, including but not limited to, Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and State Compensatory Education, will be used to implement the school wide program designed to upgrade the entire instructional program. (Title I SW: 10)
Federal/State Programs Director, Principal, SET Member
2011-2013 School Improvement Grant Funds, Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Title III Bilingual / ESL, Bilingual/ESL, State Compensatory
Formative: Federal grant applications Summative: Programs and funding are coordinated
Goal 5: A HIGHLY AND EFFECTIVLEY QUALIFIED STAFF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Objective 1: Provide appropriate staff development for the Aikin staff so that by May 2012, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and LEP students tested, will pass all portions of the state assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Assign a mentor to all first year teachers and staff new to the campus. (Title I SW: 3,4)
Principal August-June Local Funds Formative: Mentors assigned to first year teachers and staff new to the campus Summative: Score of Meets/Exceeds Expectations 1st year teachers on PDAS.
2. Provide reading teachers with a refresher staff development in literacy including Guided Reading, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop and Daily 5 topics. (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Academic Coach, Principal, Reading Recovery Teachers, Lead Teachers
Each 6 Weeks
Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds
Formative: Grade level and PLC meeting notes Sign in sheets Summative: 10% increase raw scores on STAAR and state mandated early reading instrument
3. Provide math teachers with staff development in differentiating instruction. (Title I SW: 4)
Core Subject Teachers, Instructional Facilitator, Principal
Each 6 Weeks
Title I, Local Funds
Formative: PLC meeting notes; Sign in sheets Summative:10% increase raw scores in state mandated math test
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Goal 5: A HIGHLY AND EFFECTIVLEY QUALIFIED STAFF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Objective 1: Provide appropriate staff development for the Aikin staff so that by May 2012, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and LEP students tested, will pass all portions of the state assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
4. Provide staff development in core curriculum areas by Team Leaders in each subject area and grade level. Team Leaders are trained by District, Regional and state level conferences and sessions.
Lead Teachers, Academic Coach, Principals, Curriculum Director
School Year 2012-13
Local Funds Formative: notes from meetings; budget requests for stipends Summative: 10% increase scores on local assessments and raw scores on state mandated tests
Goal 5: A HIGHLY AND EFFECTIVLEY QUALIFIED STAFF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Objective 2: Provide follow-up and focused staff development based on identified needs of Aikin students so that by May 2012, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students, will pass all portions of the state assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Extend staff development for existing programs/best practices during and after school. Including but no limited to: Best Practices for brain based learning, informal assessment, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Thinking Maps, Response to Intervention. (Title I SW: 4)
Curriculum Director Elementary, Federal/State Programs Director, Academic Coach, Instructional Facilitator, Principal
2011-2013 school years
School Improvement Grant Funds, Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement
Formative: Staff development schedule; Sign in sheets Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated tests;
2. Provide Staff Development on disaggregation using DMAC to develop student intervention plans. (Title I SW: 3,4)
Instructional Facilitator, Principal
2011-2013 Title I, Title IIA Principal/Teacher Improvement, Local Funds
Formative: Staff development schedule; Sign in sheets Summative: 100% of teachers in grades 2-4 will use DMAC to disaggregate data.
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Goal 5: A HIGHLY AND EFFECTIVLEY QUALIFIED STAFF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY.
Objective 2: Provide follow-up and focused staff development based on identified needs of Aikin students so that by May 2012, 80% of all students and each student group, including Special Education and ELL students, will pass all portions of the state assessment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
3. Continue Professional Learning Communities with each grade level during teaming time. (Title I SW: 4) (NCLB: 3)
Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Principal
2011-2013 school years
SIP Grant Funds, Title I, Local Funds, State Compensatory
Formative: Staff development schedule; Sign in sheets; PLC notes from meetings Summative: 10% increase in raw scores on state mandated tests;
Expenditures Source Amount Bilingual/ESL State As needed Local Funds State Migrant Federal As needed Parent Organization Other School Improvement Grant Funds Federal $173,738 Title I Part A Schoolwide Program Federal $517,202 Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement
Federal $87,906
Title III Bilingual / ESL Federal As needed State Compensatory Education State 209,821
8 Resource(s) Total: 814,930. Source: Federal Programs handout from Annual SET Meeting in May 2012