Executive Summary for Ogden: Instructional Improvement Plan
• Students will be highly engaged at least 90% of the time.
• Staff will intentionally communicate with students, the school and
classroom daily expectations for movement, interaction, and learning
weekly.
• Students
will develop leadership skills by utilizing Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids.
• Teachers will utilize researched based instructional strategies in the
design of their lesson plans as related to the newly devised Standard
Course of Study 100% of the time.
• Teachers will select appropriate instructional technology as a tool to
enhance student learning weekly.
• Teachers will develop essential questions as a part of their instructional
planning in reading and math, daily.
• Teachers will design differentiated instruction and learning opportunities
that are reflective of student learning styles and needs 80% of the time.
• Teachers will implement relevant, meaningful, and rigorous instruction
90% of the time
• Teachers will clearly identify essential questions and criteria for success
for
every reading and math lesson 90% of the time.
• Students will be engaged in project based learning utilizing technology
at least twice during the year.
• Teachers will facilitate differentiated instruction in a variety of
instructional settings.
• Teachers will ask questions reflective of the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
and Webb's Depth of Knowledge
to promote critical thinking and problem solving daily.
•Teachers will implement research-based vocabulary instruction weekly.
•Grades 3-5 will
implement Cluster Grouping model
• Teachers will utilize a variety of quick and informal assessments to
assess the impact of researched based strategies to guide daily
instruction at least 95% of the time.
• Teachers will utilize 21st century technology as part of their formative
assessment plan, monthly.
• Teachers will develop and utilize common formative assessments to
guide instructional planning at least two times each quarter.
COMMUNITY BUILDING: CONTENT PLANNING:
INSTRUCTION: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING:
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Vision:
Mission:
School Vision and Mission Statements for Ogden
At Ogden Elementary School we provide a nurturing environment committed to achieving excellence. All students are challenged to reach
their maximum potential through individualized education that addresses their unique learning styles. We create a safe and positive learning
environment which is student centered, facilitated by teachers and supported by families and the community. Every student is provided the
tools needed to live responsible, creative and productive lives in a global society
Ogden Elementary School is striving to provide the ultimate 21st century educational experience for all learners. Teachers stay abreast of the latest
educational trends, are continual learners, and pilot programs in order to maintain a rigorous curriculum and facilitate critical thinking for all students. We seek
to sustain a safe, caring, engaging environment, where students are excited about learning and take pride and ownership of their learning. We establish
cohesive partnerships with parents, and maintain open lines of communication to ensure student success.
We continue to build relationships throughout the community, striving to involve local businesses in order to expand community partnerships and build the
community around us. We produce diligent, responsible citizens, equipped with the necessary problem solving and communication skills to play an active role
in a 21st century global society.
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
LEA or Charter Name/Number:
School Name/Number:
School Address:
Plan Year(s):
Date prepared:
Committee Position* Committee Position*
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
SIT Chair Person
Teacher Representative, Kindergarten
Teacher Representative, 1st Grade
Teacher Representative, 2nd Grade
Teacher Representative, 3rd Grade
Teacher Representative, 4th Grade
Teacher Representative, 5th Grade
Teacher Representative, Enhancements
Special Education Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
* Add to list as needed. Each group may have more than one representative.
Cheryl Keck
Margurite Martin
Dustin Bienias
Christina Dowe
Lisa Ryan
Helen Bell
Christie Johnson
Kristi Harper
Stephanie Washington
Maggie Matthews
Matt Uckert
Cynthia Gallagher
Michael Cobb
School Improvement Team Membership
Date
Tammy Bruestle
Annmarie Edwards
Timothy McAuliffe
From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to
the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance.
Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents
serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”
Name
Date
New Hanover County Schools - 650
Ogden 650356
3637 Middle Sound Loop Road
2014-2016
Aug-14
Principal Signature:
Local Board Approval Signature:
Name
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
English Language Arts 80 84.8 4.8
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade 84.8 66.7 88.3 59.1 16.7 >95
4th Grade 82.2 81.5 85.7 20.0 >95
5th Grade 72.6 74.7 58.8 12.6 >95
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade 87.3
4th Grade 84.7
5th Grade 75.1
Priority Goal 1 and Associated Strategies
School Goal 1: The proficiency of Ogden students will increase by a minimum of 2.5% in English Language Arts (ELA). Using CCR Composite
Growth
Supports this district goal:
SMART Goal (one- to three-
year projection)
New Hanover County Schools will achieve 85% proficiency as measured by EOG and EOC test results within the next 3-5 years.
Strengths: Overall reading proficiency is 84.8% as
measured by CCR Composite and even higher using
state scores. Profiency increases each year. Teachers
continue to use research based practices to teach ELA.
Teachers use formative assessment to monitor growth
and progress and guide instruction.
By June of 2014, reading results for percent proficient and growth will increase as outlined in the chart below as measured by EOG
tests.
Opportunities For Improvement: Teachers will
participate in Professional Learning Communities
geared toward improving vocabulary instruction.
Information/Data needed that you do not have
2013-2014 ELA Percent Proficient by Subgroup
Percent Proficient
2014-2015 ELA Target Goal Percent Proficient by Subgroup
What data supports the SMART Goal above? (Insert data or put data in summary form. If too large, reference the data's location)
Pla
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lan
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Measure(s)
Goal 1 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
3. Implement interventions with help of Instructional Coach and Interventionist to raise comprehension proficiency
1. Use TRC to measure comprehension K-3 and as needed in 4-5
2. Use comprehension data to differentiate instruction
Action steps:
1. Use DIBELS to measure fluency K-3 and as needed in 4-5
2. Use fluency data to differentiate instruction
Strategy: Seek proficient reading fluency
3. Implement interventions with help of Instructional Coach and Interventionist to raise fluency proficiency
Strategy: Seek proficient reading comprehension
BOY, MOY, EOY
Action steps:
Reported When Summative MeasuresReported When
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine if the
overall goal was met (Impact)
Formative Measure(s)
Strategy 2 and 3: BOY,
MOY, EOY
Strategy 1: Quarterly
Strategy 2 and 3: Use of
DIBELS and TRC fidelity
checklist.
Pla
n/D
o
Strategy 2:
Strategy 3:
Strategy 1:
Strategy: Emphasize academic vocabulary in all reading instruction.
1. Focus Professional Learning Communities on vocabulary instruction
2. Vocabulary instruction included in plans weekly
3. Learning-focused vocabulary strategies present in classrooms (word walls, Frayer models, etc.)
Action steps:
Act D. If not successful, what
changes will be made?
.Strategy 1: Lesson plans will include
vocabulary instruction 85% of the time
Strategy 2 and 3: Fluency and comprehension homework for students scoring below the benchmark goal will be included in weekly lesson plans.
NC EOG Proficiency Scores Jun-15
Strategy 2 and 3: Baseline will be BOY
DIBELS and TRC, then benchmark
data from MOY and EOY.
Strategy 1: If plans are not implemented, further training will be made available on vocabulary instruction as well as sample lesson plans. The
principal will work one-on-one with teachers who need assistance with following the plan for Goal 1
DIBELS/TRC data
Check
A. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine
if the strategy was implemented/completed
(Completion Data)
Reported When
Strategy 1: Quarterly
Strategy 2 and 3: BOY,
MOY, EOY
Strategy 1: Observation
of teacher lesson plans
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly (Fidelity)
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2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Mathematics 80.2 82.2 2
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade 77.6 50.0 80.2 59.1 16.7 >95
4th Grade 84.2 85.9 71.4 40.0 >95
5th Grade 85.8 89.5 64.7 25.0 >95
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
By June of 2014, reading results for percent proficient and growth will increase as outlined in the chart below as measured by EOG tests.
Priority Goal 2 and Associated Strategies
Pla
n/D
oSchool Goal 1: The proficiency of ABC students will increase by a minimum of 2.5% in Math. Using CCR Composite
Supports this district goal: New Hanover County Schools will achieve 85% proficiency as measured by EOG and EOC test results within the next 3-5 years.
SMART Goal (one- to three-
year projection)
Pla
n/D
o
Percent Proficient Growth
What data supports the SMART Goal above? (Insert data or put data in summary form. If too large, reference the data's location)
2013-2014 ELA Percent Proficient by Subgroup
2014-2015 ELA Target Goal Percent Proficient by Subgroup
Strengths: Protected instructional time as well as
common planning time, differentiated instruction, and
small group instruction have aided our improved math
achievement.
Opportunities For Improvement: Staff will
incorporate their vocabulary instruction into math
focusing on academic math vocabulary.
Information/Data needed that you do not have: We have
sufficient measurement instruments to measure data needed for
this goal.
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Measure(s)
Act D. If not successful, what
changes will be made?
Strategy 1: If plans are not implemented, further training will be made available on vocabulary instruction as well as sample lesson plans. The
principal will work one-on-one with teachers who need assistance with following the plan for Goal 1.
Strategy 2: Professional development will be made available to those needing further assistance on implementing said programs. Interventionist
will work closely with classroom teachers to provide interventions for students not performing satisfactorily.
Check
Strategy 2: Benchmark will be
BOY data from K-2 mClass Math
and 3-5 timed quizzes and
progress monitoring data
Strategy 2: BOY, MOY,
EOY
Strategy 2: Benchmark
and progress monitoring
data
Strategy 1: Lesson plans will
include specific math vocabulary
instruction 85% of the time.
NC EOG Proficiency Scores
A. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine
if the strategy was implemented/completed
(Completion Data)
Reported When
Strategy 2: BOY, MOY,
EOY
Strategy 1: QuarterlyStrategy 1: Observation of
adherence and sample
lesson plans available
Strategy 1: Quarterly
Jun-15
mClass Math grades K-2 BOY, MOY, EOY
Reported When Summative MeasuresFormative Measure(s)
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine if the
overall goal was met (Impact)
Strategy: Use data collection tools (ie. ScootPad K-5 and SchoolNet 3-5) to monitor and measure concept knowledge
2. Differentiate instruction based on performance
Reported When
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly (Fidelity)
Pla
n/D
oStrategy: Emphasize academic math vocabulary
Action steps:
1. Intentional vocabulary instruction during math lessons
1. Use mClass Math K-2 and timed quizzes 3-5 to monitor math fluency
2. Professional Learning Teams focused on vocabulary instruction
Action steps:
1. Create assignments based on objectives
2. Use fluency data to differentiate instruction
3. Assign fluency homework/interventions to students not meeting benchmarks
Goal 1 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
3. Inclusion of vocabulary instruction in weekly lesson plans
Strategy 2:
Strategy: Math fluency
Strategy 1:
Strategy 3:
Action steps:
3. Apply interventions to those not performing satisfactorily
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2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Science 76.3 82.1 5.8
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade 82.1 86.3 70.6 12.5 >95
AllAmerican
IndianAsian Black Hisp
2 or more
racesWhite EDS LEP SWD AIG
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
By June of 2014, reading results for percent proficient and growth will increase as outlined in the chart below as measured by EOG tests.
Priority Goal 3 and Associated Strategies
Pla
n/D
oSchool Goal 1: The proficiency of ABC students will increase by a minimum of 2.5% in Science. Using CCR Composite
Supports this district goal: New Hanover County Schools will achieve 85% proficiency as measured by EOG and EOC test results within the next 3-5 years.
SMART Goal (one- to three-
year projection)
Pla
n/D
o
Percent Proficient Growth
What data supports the SMART Goal above? (Insert data or put data in summary form. If too large, reference the data's location)
2013-2014 ELA Percent Proficient by Subgroup
2014-2015 ELA Target Goal Percent Proficient by Subgroup
Strengths: Protected instructional time as well as
common planning time, differentiated instruction, and
small group instruction have aided our improved science
achievement.
Opportunities For Improvement: Staff will
incorporate their vocabulary instruction as well as
Discovery Education into lessons.
Information/Data needed that you do not have: We have
sufficient data tools to monitor this measure.
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Measure(s)
Act D. If not successful, what
changes will be made?
Strategy 1: If plans are not implemented, further training will be made available on vocabulary instruction as well as sample lesson plans. The principal will work one-on-one with teachers who need assistance with following the plan for Goal 1
Strategy 2: Additional professional development on Discovery Education will be made available if needed.
Check
Strategy 2 Teachers will regularly
assign and maintain assignments
in Discovery Education
Strategy 2- Quarterly Strategy 2- Teacher created asssessments and progress in Discovery Education
Strategy 1 Lesson plans will
include explicit science vocabulary
instruction 85% of the time
A. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine
if the strategy was implemented/completed
(Completion Data)
Reported When
Strategy 2- Quarterly
Strategy 1- Quarterly
Strategy 1- Observation
of adherence and sample
lesson plans available
Strategy 1- Quarterly NC EOG Proficiency Scores Jun-15
Reported When Summative MeasuresFormative Measure(s)
C. List the measure(s) the team will use to determine if the
overall goal was met (Impact)
Reported When
Identify the measures you will use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.
B. List the measure(s) the team will use to
determine if the strategy was implemented
correctly (Fidelity)
Pla
n/D
oStrategy: Emphasize academic vocabulary
Action steps:
1. Intentional vocabulary instruction during science lessons.
1. Maintain assignments and explorations in Discovery Education 3-5
2. Professional learning teams focused on vocabulary instruction
Action steps:
2. Incorporate hands-on activities in science lesson plans quarterly
3.
Goal 1 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
3. Inclusion of vocabulary instruction in quarterly science plans
Strategy 2:
Strategy: Implement Discovery Education with hands-on activities from the science kits
Strategy 1:
Strategy 3:
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Statement of Responsibility for the School District Superintendent
The district superintendent is responsible for coordinating adoption and implementation of this plan, evaluating the principal's
performance with respect to school safety, monitoring and evaluating implementation of this plan at the school-level, and
coordinating with local law enforcement and court officials as appropriate.
New Hanover County Schools District Safety/Emergency Operations Plan is available at: (http://www.nhcs.net/crisisplan/)
Safe School Plan for Ogden Elementary
State Law SL 2011-145 (HB 200) Appropriations Act of 2011, and SL 2011-391 (HB 22) Technical corrections to the
Appropriations Act of 2011, requires a school safety plan be developed by each school. The school-level plan must address any
safety and discipline concerns of the school.
Name and role of person(s)
responsible for implementing this
plan:
Chris Hanson (chair), Michael Cobb (administration), Christie Johnson, Holly Parks, Dee
Colenda, Annmarie Edwards, Maggie Matthews, Vickie Lapp, Kristen Gambill, Matt
Uckert, Andrea Zwally, Lisa Miskech, Caress Clegg, Lisa Ryan, Rene Biddix, Sheryll
Cook, Valerie Willetts, Yasmin Bratcher
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
The school principal is responsible for restoring, if necessary, and maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly school environment.
The duties of the principal with respect to this include exhibiting appropriate leadership for school personnel and students,
providing for alternative placements for students who are seriously disruptive, reporting all criminal acts, and providing
appropriate disciplinary consequences for disruptive students.
Statement of the Roles of Other Administrators, Teachers, and Other School Personnel
School personnel are tasked as follows with restoring, if necessary, and maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly school
environment:
Assistant Principal(s): Michael Cobb
Statement of Responsibility for the School Principal
Teachers: All certified staff
Teacher Assistants: All classified staff
Services for At-risk Students
The following procedures are used to identify and serve the needs of students at-risk of academic failure, or of engaging in
disruptive or disorderly behavior, or both.
MTSS, Mindset Training/re-certification (annually), Individual Education Plans, 504 documents: Student progress is tracked using
classroom data (DIBELS, TRC, formative assessments, clasroom observation, etc). Concerning performance will initiate the
MTSS model and will involve parents, student, and staff. Documentation and progress monitoring will be regular and consistent.
The Seven Habits of Happy Kids program will be implemented school-wide as an appropriate behavior model. Severe
behavior/emotional concerns will be addressed by school administration, school psychologist, and guidance counselor in
conjunction with families and applicable community services.
Other School Staff:
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The following services are provided to students assigned to an alternative school or an alternative learning program.
Hospital Homebound and Lake Forest Academy
The following mechanisms are used for assessing the needs of disruptive and disorderly students who are at risk of academic
failure, providing these students with services to assist them in achieving academically and modifying their behavior, and for
removing them from classrooms when necessary.
Individual behavior plans for all student exhibiting disruptive behaviors are in place and monitored regularly by staff and parents.
If a child's behavior escalates to the point of being removed from the classroom, administration notifies parents.
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Goal:
Target:
Goal:
Target:
Goal:
Target:
Target:
Target:
Target:
Professional Development Planned/Completed
The following measures are used to determine the effectiveness of the school's efforts to assist at-risk students, including
effectiveness of procedures. (Alternative Learning Programs).
Increase by 100% by September 2014
The following measurable (goals) for improving school safety and order are in place. (Copy as needed depending upon number of
goals.)
Implement Ident-a-kid as a safety measure for monitoring and tracking visitors.
The following planned or recently completed professional development aligns with the goals of our safe school initiative:
Increase by 100% by August 2014
Update all Crisis Notebooks to current information and completeness
Mindset Training
Monthly Fire Drills
Completed
Tornado Drill Planned
Lockdown Drill Planned
Students identified by the MTSS model receive differentiated instruction daily during Intervention/Enrichment time
Instructional coach is monitoring implementation and fidelity of interventions school-wide
Completed
Planned
Crisis Team Training Planned
MTSS paperwork Training
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Program or Strategy Being Funded Amount of Funding
Funding Uses and Sources – At-risk and Alternative Learning Schools and Programs
Source of Funding
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Title I School-wide Compliance Review and Plan
A comprehensive school improvement plan must address all of the components defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (Section 1114(b) of Title I) . Each required component is described below, with an explanation of how each contributes to the
creation of a successful schoolwide program. The goals and strategies you've already developed may fulfill many of these requirements.
Schoolwide reform strategies: Instructional strategies and initiatives in the comprehensive plan must be based on scientifically based
research, strengthen the core academic program, increase the quality and quantity of learning time, and address the learning needs of
all students in the school.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school is addressing the need for schoolwide reform in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the priority goals
listed in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Our school is addressing the need for highly qualified teachers in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the priority
goals listed in this plan:
Instruction by highly qualified teachers: High poverty, low-performing schools are sometimes staffed with disproportionately high
numbers of teachers who are not highly qualified. To address this disproportionality, the ESEA requires that all teachers of core
academic subjects and instructional paraprofessionals (employees of a LEA who provide instructional support) in a schoolwide program
school meet the qualifications required by section 1119. Student achievement increases in schools where teaching and learning have
the highest priority, and students achieve at higher levels when taught by teachers who know their subject matter and are skilled in
teaching it.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
High-quality and ongoing professional development: Teachers and other staff in schoolwide program schools must be equipped to
face the challenge of helping all students meet the State’s academic achievement standards. To do this, they must be familiar with the
goals and objectives of the schoolwide plan, and receive the sustained, high-quality professional development required to implement
them. The statute requires that professional development be extended, as appropriate, to those who partner with teachers to support
student achievement, such as principals, paraprofessionals, and parents.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school provides high quality, on-going professional development in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the
priority goals listed in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to high-need schools: Although recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers is
an on-going challenge in high poverty schools, low-performing students in these schools have a special need for excellent teachers.
Therefore, the schoolwide plan must describe the strategies it will use to attract and retain highly qualified teachers.
Our school uses the following strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to our high-need schools, in addition to our
focus on the priority goals listed in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Strategies to increase parental involvement: Research continues to demonstrate that successful schools have significant and
sustained levels of parental involvement. Therefore, it is important that schoolwide plans contain strategies to involve parents in the
school community. Additionally, state law requires parent representation on every school's improvement team, and federal
requirements specify that each school must develop: 1) an approach for communication with parents, 2) activities to involve parents,
and 3) an approach for training parents to better understand how to help their children excel in school.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school uses the following strategies to increase parental involvement, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed
in this plan:
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Plans for assisting preschool students in the successful transition from early childhood programs to local elementary
schoolwide programs: This component emphasizes the value of creating a coherent and seamless educational program for at-risk
students. Early childhood programs, including Early Reading First and others, provide a foundation for later academic success, and
effective schoolwide programs capitalize on this strong start.
Our school uses the following pre-school-to-elementary transition strategies, in addition to our focus on the priority goals
listed in this plan:
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school uses the following strategies for developing teacher skills in formative assessment, in addition to our focus on
the priority goals listed in this plan:
Measures to include teachers in decisions regarding the use of academic assessments: In addition to State assessment results,
teachers need current and ongoing assessment data that describe student achievement. These data often come from less formal
assessments, such as observation, performance assessments, or end-of-course tests. The schoolwide program should provide
teachers with professional development that increases their understanding of the appropriate uses of multiple assessment measures
and how to use assessment results to improve instruction.
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Our school uses the following differentiation strategies, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan:
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty attaining proficiency receive effective and timely additional
assistance: The schoolwide program school must identify students who need additional learning time to meet standards and provide
them with timely, additional assistance that is tailored to their needs. This assistance must be available to all students in the school who
need it.
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs: Schoolwide program schools are expected to
use the flexibility available to them to integrate services and programs with the aim of upgrading the entire educational program and
helping all students reach proficient and advanced levels of achievement. In addition to coordinating and integrating services,
schoolwide program schools may combine most Federal, State and local funds to provide those services. Exercising this option
maximizes the impact of the resources available to carry out the schoolwide program.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school uses the following strategies to coordinate and integrate federal, state, and local services and programs, in
addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Compliance Review and Plan for Schools in Title I School Improvement
Each school identified for Title I School Improvement must, no later than three months after notification that the school is in Title I School
Improvement, develop or revise its school plan. This plan must be developed in consultation with parents, school staff, the local
education agency serving the school, and outside experts. The plan must cover a two-year period.
Professional development requirements: Schools in Title I School Improvement must 1) provide assurance that the school will spend
not less than 10 percent of its Title I funds each year for high quality professional development, 2) specify how these professional
development funds will be used to remove the school from school improvement status, and 3) incorporate a teacher mentor program.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school is addressing these three additional professional development requirements in the following ways, in addition to
our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Notification to parents: Schools in Title I School Improvement must describe specifically how the school will provide written notice
about the identification of the school as a Title I School Improvement school to the parents of each student enrolled in the school.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school is providing written notification to parents in the following manner:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
School, district and state agency responsibilities: Schools in Title I School Improvement are required to clearly define the
responsibilities of the school, LEA, and SEA in implementing improvement strategies. LEAs are minimally required to offer technical
assistance in the form of data analysis, budget analysis, and identification and implementation of improvement strategies. State-level
assistance may include provision of a state-wide system of support, including allocation of funding and other technical assistance.
Our school, the school district, and the state education agency are supporting improvement of our school in the following
ways:
School:
LEA:
SEA:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Strategies to increase parental involvement: Research continues to demonstrate that successful schools have significant and
sustained levels of parental involvement. Therefore, it is important that targeted assistance programs develop strategies to involve
parents of Title I students in the school community. Additionally, state law requires parent representation on every school's
improvement team, and federal requirements specify that each school must develop: 1) an approach for communication with parents, 2)
activities to involve parents, and 3) an approach for training parents to better understand how to help their children excel in school.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school uses the following strategies to increase parental involvement, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed
in this plan:
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Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Our school uses the following strategies to coordinate and integrate federal, state, and local services and programs, in
addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan:
Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs: Targeted assistance program schools are
expected to coordinate and integrate services, with other Federal, State and local programs and services.
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Date Revised: 9/25/2014
Priority Goal 1 Priority Goal 2 Priority Goal 3
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
This school improvement plan
addresses this requirement.
Please see the priority goals and
strategies noted to the right:
Our school uses the following strategies to support and coordinate with the regular education program, in addition to our
Plans must support and coordinate with regular education programs: Effective targeted assistance programs capitalize on strong
support and coordination with regular education programs. This component emphasizes the value of creating a coherent and seamless
educational program for at-risk students. This may include transitioning students from early childhood programs such as Early Reading
First and others to provide a foundation for later academic success.
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