Presented by:Aaryenne Strickland

LaQueshia WhiteSharone WoolenKimberly Goree

Needs Assessment

ofEagle

Elementary

PurposeEagle Elementary has received an Academically

Unacceptable rating from the TEA for three consecutive years.

•Poor test performance

•High teacher turn over

•Ratio of African American males

receiving special

services

Purpose

We measured the causes for the

school’s steady decline in

academic success. Our aim was to

solicit strategies to help improve

the campus.

Population

Ratio of students at Eagle elementary.

Student Ratio 2010-2011

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Student Ratio 2006-2007

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Population

Ratio of teacher at Eagle elementary.

Teacher Ratio 2010-2011

1st Year

1-5 Years

6-10 Years

11-20 Years

Over 20 Years

Teacher Ratio 2006-2007

1st Year1-5 Years6-10 Years11-20 YearsOver 20 Years

Population

Ratio of Support Staff

Support Staff 2010-2011

Adminstation TeachersProfessional Support

Paraprofessionals

Parental Support Volunteers

Community Members made resource donations but had no physical presence.http://www.slideshare.net/queshia03/ethnic-distribution

How ConductedCollection of Data

•Needs Assessment Survey

•Comprehensive Strengths Matrix

•Observations

•Interviews

Data Collection

Tools used in data collection

AEIS Reports from the following years:• 2006-2007• 2007-2008• 2008-2009• 2009-2010• 2010-2011

•PEIMS Reports•Parental Involvement Nights documentation (sign-in sheets)

•DMAC•TPRI•AIMSWEB

Data CollectionNeeds Assessment Survey

Data CollectionComprehensive Strengths and Needs Matrix

What are the strengths? What are weaknesses?

Curriculum Instruction Organization

Strength Need Strength Need Strength NeedStudents more conceptual

approach increased student

engagement

small student teacher ratio Improved

attendance according to PEIMS report

Implement character development programs

student performing below grade level expectations

instructional extended hours (2)

days a week for after school tutorials

increased implementation of technology

Staff revision of Scope and Sequence and pacing guide

vertical alignment of maps

Kagan Structures Coach4Success

lack of teacher training in new reading edition

inexperienced with content areas

provide professional development for effective instruction

Parents/Community

increase in PTA membership

lack of parental involvement in academic areas

enrichment classes for parents

offer incentives for attending meetings and workshops

Facilities/Materials

new installation of MAC mini’s and laptops

SMART Boards

motivational math and reading material

visual aids

library computers manipulatives for

student home use

ResultsRecommendations for campus improvement.

Improved Academic Performance

Increased Teacher Quality

Improved School Climate

Increased Use of Data Increase Parent Involvement

Increased Learning Time

Compare TAKS data to STAAR predictor using DMACAnalyze data and align curriculum in math and reading

Professional development with a focus on discipline and effective instruction

Provide experiences such as (Field trips, guest speakers, performers etc…) for extracurricular incentives Can be used as incentives for behavior.

Continue the use of DMAC in order to plan instruction accordingly It can be a Saturday planning day

Provide training for parents that is both academic and non-academic

Purchase 5 or more computers for student use

Develop comprehensive system to monitor student achievement

Develop a tool to monitor newly developed ideas

Incentives on a six week basis to encourage and acknowledge honor academics, attendance, conduct

Add TPRI/Tejas Lee component to DMAC for Tier II and III students

Student service projects for immediate surrounding areas

Encourage students to read with the use of AR and incentive program

Increase technology for student and teachers

Summer curriculum planning teams with stipends

Continue character development

Use AIMSWEB for student diagnostics and prescriptive instruction

Offer incentives for monthly attendance to parent meetings, workshops

During extended breaks provide take home materials geared to individual need

Extend instructional hour by (2) days

Observe high performing school with similar demographics

Replace repeat offenders in a self -contained class with certified teacher (DAEP)

Purchase material to send home with students

Purchase home connection material to help parents help their children

Motivational Reading materials Provide incentives for teacher attendance

Increase leadership effectiveness training for principal and assistant principal

Offer awards for outstanding parents (to be published in newsletter)

Motivational math materials Develop a consistent campus wide discipline plan and train staff on implementing the plan

Award parents in leadership roles such as PTA president, room mothers, volunteers

Visuals to increase student engagement

Goals

Short Term Goals Long Term Goals1. Improve School Climate through the

implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Services)

a. Teach coping skills and social skills-R Timeb. Teachers have discussions with students over

daily character scenariosc. Schedule Field trips and other in school related

functionsd. Recognize students and classes through awards

and incentives  

To continue to implement these services

2. Curriculum/Instructiona. Implement a more conceptual way of teaching

through the Investigations program in Mathb. Professional Development provided by a reading

specialist to assist in implementing best practices in reading

 

To continue to implement these services

3. Remove AU status through a. Interventions for studentsb. Professional development for teachers and staffc. More data driven decisions

To continue to implement these services

  Continue to develop teacher quality through professional development

  To remove AU status and retain highly qualified teachers