Annie E. Fales Elementary School
Improvement Plan: 20162017 The Fales School Council is pleased to present our 20162017 School Improvement Plan for review. This plan was created by the Fales School Council in collaboration with the Fales Staff and Fales families. The areas for improvement that we have addressed are aligned to the district's Strategic Plan goals. We are excited to put these goals into action. 20152016 Fales School Council Lisa Chace Parent Representative Kathy Lay Teacher Representative Rebecca Scotchie Parent Representative Maryann Stannard Principal Julie Zaremba Teacher Representative This plan includes the following sections:
❖ Update on the goals for the 20152016 school year ❖ Goals and Action Steps for the Following Areas:
● Teaching and Learning ● Student Support and Engagement ● Family, Community, Faculty Connections, & Values ● Facilities ● Communication, Management and Organization
Update on the 20152016 School Improvement Plan Goals: Goal # 1 Curriculum and Instruction: ● Implemented iPads into the classroom to enhance instructional practices, support student creativity
and critical thinking skills ● Developed a cohesive plan for integrating librarymedia and technology into K3 curriculum ● Continued collaboration on refining our practices for differentiating instruction across the curriculum
Goal # 2 Professional Development: ● Focused on integration and effective use of iPads to enhance instructional practices and learning
opportunities ● Focused on new science content and practice standards as well as the implementation of Full Option
Science System (FOSS) Goal # 3 Student Services: ● Created a committee to review and refine the schedule to increase effectiveness in meeting needs of
students and staff ● Expanded our implementation of coteaching practices in ELA and Math
Goal # 4 Technology: ● Introduced and implemented the integration and use of iPads into classroom instruction ● Introduced and implemented PowerSchool as the new student information system used by staff and
families Goal # 5 Facilities: ● Updated and reorganized our main office area to provide more space for visitors and to provide a more
professional work environment for staff
Annie E. Fales Elementary School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Goal 1: Teaching and Learning Continue to refine curriculum, instruction, and assessment so all students receive a guaranteed curriculum.
Action Steps
Action Team
Integrate and implement 60 additional iPads into our instructional practices across grade levels.
Technology Department, Principal, Faculty
Provide professional development and peer to peer sharing and collaborative opportunities related to technology integration and science.
Technology Department, K6 Science Coordinator, Principal
Implement increased support to PreK3 faculty with PreK3 English Language Arts and Science Coordinators.
Assistant Superintendent, Principal, K3 English Language Arts and Science Coordinators
Sustain shared understanding of proficient teaching practices and share key takeaways from the Sheltered English Immersion course work.
Principal, Fales Team Leaders, and Fales Faculty
Implement Eureka Math Program into Grade 3 classrooms with support of Math Coordinator.
Principal, PreK3 Math Coordinator, Grade 3 Team
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Annie E. Fales Elementary School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Goal 2: Student Support and Engagement Continue to develop instructional approaches that meet the diverse needs of all learners within an inclusive environment and a least restrictive setting for all of our students.
Action Steps
Action Team
Continue to support and develop the implementation of of coteaching practices across grade levels and extend into our English Language Learner instruction.
Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Director, ELL Coordinator, Principal, Sped Coordinator, and Faculty
Continue to develop and refine our Response To Intervention approach and practices by adding an additional intervention block three times per week to our kindergarten program.
Principal, Fales Team Leaders, and Fales Staff
Implement an additional collaboration block per month for faculty to design instruction for all students.
Principal, Fales Team Leaders, and Fales Staff
Annie E. Fales Elementary School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Goal 3: Family, Community, Faculty Connections, and Values Continue to provide an educational experience grounded in cultural proficiency that honors, respects and meets the needs of all students, staff, and families who are part of the Westborough Public Schools.
Action Steps
Action Team
Provide opportunities for faculty to increase their awareness of global perspectives and concepts of cultural proficiency as they relate to meeting the needs of our students.
Westborough Leadership Team, Principal, Fales Staff
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Continue to celebrate all that makes us special as individuals and as a community by providing opportunities for us to gather together for events such as: Open House, School Meetings, Family Fun Day, Grade Level Pot Luck Dinners, Park and Walk Days, and more.
Principal, Fales Team Leaders, Fales Faculty, Fales Staff, Character Education Council, Diversity Council, Fales Parent Group
Provide opportunities throughout the year that value the physical and emotional wellness of our students, staff, and families through the development of practices such as Yoga 4 Classrooms, No Homework Breaks, and Park and Walk School Days.
District Wellness Committee, Principal, Fales Team Leaders, Fales Staff, Character Education Council, Diversity Council, and Fales Parent Group,
Annie E. Fales Elementary School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Goal 4: Facilities Plan for and provide appropriate facilities for our learning community to the specifications of current instructional and educational needs.
Action Steps
Action Team
Support faculty to provide the most appropriate space for sustaining the student learning experience and a functional work environment.
Director of Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds, Maintenance Staff, Custodial Staff,, and Principal
Continue to maintain active participation in the PreK3 Building Committee
Superintendent, Director or Buildings and Grounds, and Principal
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Annie E. Fales Elementary School Improvement Plan
School Improvement Goal 5: Communication, Management, and Organization Continue to provide important information to our community regarding curriculum and important school events through our school webpage, emails, and paper based updates when needed. Continue to refine school schedule to provide educators time to collaborate.
Action Steps
Action Team
Continue to provide staff and families with needed information by maintaining and frequently updating the school web page with important dates, pictures, district and school information, tweets, and more.
Director of Technology, Webmaster, Principal, Technology Paraeducator, and Staff
Continue to provide Weekly News and Notes as well as a weekly email update from the principal to the Fales learning community.
Principal, Technology Paraeducator, and Fales Staff
Provide monthly grade level updates to families regarding curriculum and use of technology.
Principal, Grade Level Teams, Technology Paraeducator
Ensure our educators have the time they need to reflect and collaborate on curriculum and instruction through the thoughtful planning of our use of time and exploring new ways to find time.
K6 Leadership Team, Principal, Fales Team Leaders, and Fales Staff
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