KDE Comprehensive School
Improvement Plan
Mckell Middle School
Greenup County
Nathan Sutton, Principal
129 Bulldog Lane South Shore, KY 41175
Document Generated On February 1, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Executive Summary
Introduction 3 Description of the School 4 School's Purpose 5 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 6 Additional Information 7
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 2016
Overview 9 Goals Summary 10
Goal 1: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the non-duplicated gap
group at McKell Middle School from 41.7% in 2015 to 66.9% in 2019 11
Goal 2: Increase the average combined reading and math proficient KPREP scores for students at McKell Middle
School from 49.2% in 2015 to 71.5% in 2019. 14
Goal 3: Novice Reduction--The number of students scoring in the novice performance level will decrease. 19
Goal 4: All students at MMS will become College and Career Ready. 23
Activity Summary by Funding Source 27
KDE Needs Assessment
Introduction 33 Data Analysis 34 Areas of Strengths 36
Opportunities for Improvement 37 Conclusion 38
KDE Compliance and Accountability - Schools
Introduction 40 Planning and Accountability Requirements 41
KDE Assurances - School
Introduction 56 Assurances 57
The Missing Piece
Introduction 63 Stakeholders 64 Relationship Building 65 Communications 66 Decision Making 68 Advocacy 70 Learning Opportunities 71 Community Partnerships 72 Reflection 73 Report Summary 74
Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement
Introduction 76 Improvement Planning Process 77
School Safety Report
Introduction 79 School Safety Requirements 80
Equitable Access Diagnostic
Introduction 83 Needs Assessment 84 Equitable Access Strategies 85 Questions 87
Introduction
The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to
ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by 2015. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on
student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and
closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality
planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools. Your
school's plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly
address gaps in student achievement.
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Executive Summary
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Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by
which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful
to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder
engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student
learning.
The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and
challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school
perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it
provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis.
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Description of the School
Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include
demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated
with the community/communities the school serves? McKell Middle School is located in rural Greenup County, Kentucky. The school is made up of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students with an
average yearly enrollment of 300 students. The majority of students come from unfortunate economic backgrounds. The average yearly
percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch services is 65%. There are 16 regular education teachers, 5 special education
teachers, 1 media specialist, 1 counselor, and 2 administrators who service the students of McKell Middle School. The school is located in a
community with very limited employment opportunities. This creates obstacles for families in the area and many
MMS students. There is a lack of exposure to the arts and diverse cultural opportunities in the community. Creative and resourceful
planning is used when allocating resources and funds to meet student needs in these areas
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School's Purpose
Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the
school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. The mission of McKell Middle School is to offer a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that provides students the opportunities to grow socially,
physically, and intellectually. The purpose of the middle school is to develop each student to his/her potential by providing appropriate
experiences through the instructional program. Continuous efforts are made to improve programs, pedagogical methods, and the social and
physical well being of each child so that he/she is on track to become college and career ready. Effective collaboration between faculty,
students, and parents will result in high levels of student achievement and student success.
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Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for
improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. McKell Middle School has achieved success and accolades in several areas in recent years. MMS students have done outstanding work in
the classrooms and on the competitive field. Students at McKell Middle School participate in several extracurricular events and contests.
Throughout the years, our students have experienced a lot of success in these endeavors. We have had many students win district, region,
and state essay contests. Several students each year participate in the Duke Talent Search Program. Each year, approximately 45
students participate in Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) Conference. During this conference, many students have been awarded
Outstanding Delegate and Outstanding Speaking Awards. Recently, our KYA program was awarded the Outstanding Delegation Award at
the annual KYA Conference
Our athletic teams have experienced great amounts of success in recent years. Our girls' basketball team recently won its conference
championship. The boys' basketball teams have won several invitational tournament titles and just last year won the conference
championship. Our football teams have won regular season conference championships as well as made deep runs in state playoffs.
As a school, we have improved our overall academic index since 2012 and were labeled a Proficient School in 2014. We are currently in the
63rd Percentile among state middle schools.
In regards to testing and accountability, McKell Middle School reached Proficiency for the 2013-2014 school year. We are chipping away at
our Proficiency, GAP, and CCR goals within our CSIP and implementing strategies and activities to reduce the novice students in reading
and math. Our plan is our roadmap and we will utilize that roadmap to reach our destination. Our plan is geared toward having high levels of
students showing growth, closing the achievement gap of the "at risk" students, and getting all of our students at college ready benchmarks.
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Additional Information
Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous
sections. With the many challenges that the students and community of McKell Middle School face, improvements in assessment scores can
sometimes seem difficult. The faculty and staff do what they can to focus on the "controllable" aspects of the students' education. It is a
constant battle, but it is a battle that is winnable. With the efforts and initiatives in place at McKell Middle, gains will be made, gaps will be
closed, proficiency maintained, and becoming a distinguished school inevitable.
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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 2016
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Overview
Plan Name
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 2016
Plan Description
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Goals Summary
The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section.
# Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding1 Increase the average combined reading and math
proficiency ratings for all students in the non-duplicated gap group at McKell Middle School from41.7% in 2015 to 66.9% in 2019
Objectives:2Strategies:3Activities:9
Academic $0
2 Increase the average combined reading and mathproficient KPREP scores for students at McKellMiddle School from 49.2% in 2015 to 71.5% in2019.
Objectives:2Strategies:4Activities:12
Academic $0
3 Novice Reduction--The number of students scoringin the novice performance level will decrease.
Objectives:2Strategies:3Activities:8
Academic $0
4 All students at MMS will become College andCareer Ready.
Objectives:2Strategies:3Activities:10
Academic $300
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Goal 1: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in
the non-duplicated gap group at McKell Middle School from 41.7% in 2015 to 66.9% in 2019
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Measurable Objective 1:51% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Reading by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREPassessments.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score at lower thanproficient on KPREP assessments. These students will then receiveservices to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level. Students will setindividual goals for themselves and come up with plans for meeting theirgoals. Much of this work will take place through Data Notebook Days andwithin their ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff as well as staff attending trainingsby district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
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(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Measurable Objective 2:43% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Mathematics by 12/31/2015 as measured byKPREP assessments.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score at lower thanproficient on KPREP assessments. These students will then receiveservices to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level. Students will setindividual goals for themselves and come up with plans for meeting theirgoals. Much of this work will take place through Data Notebook Days andwithin their ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Goal 2: Increase the average combined reading and math proficient KPREP scores for students
at McKell Middle School from 49.2% in 2015 to 71.5% in 2019.
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff as well as staff attending trainingsby district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
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(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Measurable Objective 1:58% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Reading by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP assessments.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score below theproficient level. Students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will use their ownassessment data to create goals. They will then create goals based off thedata. This work will take place when students work with data notebooksand ILPs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Reading Class Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered to students in reading. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Targeted students will take a reading class throughout the school year.Reading comprehension strategies will be regularly taught to students.Reading instruction will be the focus for these students and classes.Students receiving these classes will be students who perform below theproficient level.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, ELA Team
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff. Staff members also will attendtrainings offered by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
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Strategy 4: Professional Learning Communities - Staff will attend embedded professional learning throughout the school year to analyze data and learn new instructional
strategies. Category: Professional Learning & Support
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
Activity - Angela Hildabrant Academies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ELA team attends academies with Angela Hildabrant, learning up-to-dateinstructional practices as well as analyzing student performance data toimprove instruction.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
ELA Team
Activity - PLCs at Work Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff regularly attend PLC meetings. Topics will include studentperformance, Kagan, instructional practices, questioning strategies, anddata analysis.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Measurable Objective 2:51% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Mathematics by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP assessments.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score below theproficient level. Students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered to students in reading. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will use their ownassessment data to create goals. They will then create goals based off thedata. This work will take place when students work with data notebooksand ILPs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Reading Class Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Targeted students will take a reading class throughout the school year.Reading comprehension strategies will be regularly taught to students.Reading instruction will be the focus for these students and classes.Students receiving these classes will be students who perform below theproficient level.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, ELA Team
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Goal 3: Novice Reduction--The number of students scoring in the novice performance level will
decrease.
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Larry Lazote, Katie Haycock
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff. Staff members also will attendtrainings offered by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
Measurable Objective 1:100% of All Students will collaborate to reduce the number of students scoring in the novice performance level in Reading by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREPassessments.
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(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered for MMS students in reading and math. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and Staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score at the novicelevel. These students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level. Each classroomwill set specific novice reduction goals for students based on data.Classroom goals will then inform the overall school goal.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Larry Lazote, Katie Haycock
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff as well as staff attending trainingsby district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
Measurable Objective 2:10% of All Students will collaborate to collaborate to reduce the number of students scoring at the novice performance level in Mathematics by 12/31/2016 asmeasured by KPREP assessments.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and Staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score at the novicelevel. These students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level. Each classroomwill set specific novice reduction goals for students based on data.Classroom goals will then inform the overall school goal.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
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(shared) Strategy 2: Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered for MMS students in reading and math. Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
(shared) Strategy 3: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and planned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will create and administer benchmark assessments in readingand math aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data and provide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff as well as staff attending trainingsby district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Administration
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Goal 4: All students at MMS will become College and Career Ready.
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement
Measurable Objective 1:10% of All Students will achieve college and career readiness in Reading by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP proficiency scores.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score below theproficient level. Students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will use their ownassessment data to create goals. They will then create goals based off thedata. This work will take place when students work with data notebooksand ILPs
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Study Island Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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(shared) Strategy 2: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support
(shared) Strategy 1: Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach proficiency, and provide
appropriate interventions for those students. Category: Continuous Improvement
Students complete individualized tasks within Study Island. These tasksare individualized based on the students current progress in reading andmath.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff. Staff members also will attendtrainings offered by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Measurable Objective 2:10% of All Students will achieve college and career readiness in Mathematics by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP proficiency scores.
Activity - Data Management Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Administration and staff will track student assessment data from multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to score below theproficient level. Students will then receive services to meet their individualneeds
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will use their ownassessment data to create goals. They will then create goals based off thedata. This work will take place when students work with data notebooksand ILPs
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
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(shared) Strategy 2: Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their learning through discussion and
questioning. Category: Professional Learning & Support
Strategy 3: College and Career Advising - Students experience various activities that promote college and/or career awareness and opportunities. Category: Continuous Improvement
Activity - Individualized Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students identified as likely to score in the novice performance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff members provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Study Island Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students complete individualized tasks within Study Island. These tasksare individualized based on the students current progress in reading andmath.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will be one buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff. Staff members also will attendtrainings offered by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
Activity - Cooperative Learning Implementation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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Activity - College Visits Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students meet with college advisors learning about various degree options.They get to tour the campus facility as well.
AcademicSupportProgram,Field Trip
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Activity - ILP Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students develop an ILP that targets their interests and directs themtoward colleges that are most suitable toward their possible degreeaspirations.
AcademicSupportProgram,CareerPreparation/Orientation
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Cornette,MMS Staff
Activity - Reality Store Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students are given a profession based on current academic performance.They are then in charge of developing a budget based on their income andfamily size. The activity builds motivation for students to perform better sothey can pursue the career that interests them, and one they can supportthemselves with.
AcademicSupportProgram,CareerPreparation/Orientation
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
MMS Staff
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source
No Funding Required
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Curriculum StandardAssessments
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there isalignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, and plannedbenchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Kagan Training Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will beone buildinglevel expert that delivers training to staff. Staff membersalso will attendtrainings offered by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Analyze Data School staff will analyze benchmark data and providefeedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Benchmark Assessments School staff will create and administer benchmarkassessments in reading and math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Analyze Data School staff will analyze benchmark data and providefeedback to teacher that include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Data Management Administration and staff will track student assessment datafrom multiplesources to identify those students who are likely to scorebelow theproficient level. Students will then receive services to meettheir individualneeds
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Name and Claim/BulldogBuddies
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are"at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed fromassessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff membersprovide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited totutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
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Analyze Data School staff will analyze benchmark data and providefeedback to teacher that include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Benchmark Assessments School staff will create and administer benchmarkassessments in reading and math aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Cooperative LearningImplementation
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lessonplans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration
Benchmark Assessments School staff will create and administer benchmarkassessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Study Island Students complete individualized tasks within Study Island.These tasks are individualized based on the studentscurrent progress in reading and math.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Kagan Training Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will beone building level expert that delivers training to staff. Staffmembers also will attend trainings offered by districtpersonnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration, Harbour
Reality Store Students are given a profession based on current academicperformance. They are then in charge of developing abudget based on their income and family size. The activitybuilds motivation for students to perform better so they canpursue the career that interests them, and one they cansupport themselves with.
AcademicSupportProgram,CareerPreparation/Orientation
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Goal Setting Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will usetheir ownassessment data to create goals. They will then creategoals based off thedata. This work will take place when students work withdata notebooksand ILPs
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Individualized Interventions Students identified as likely to score in the noviceperformance level will be provided individualized supportbased on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Kagan Training Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will beone building level expert that delivers training to staff aswell as staff attending trainings by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration, Harbour
Kagan Training Staff members trained on Kagan structures. There will beone building level expert that delivers training to staff aswell as staff attending trainings by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration, Harbour
Individualized Instruction Students identified as likely to score in the noviceperformance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data pointresults.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
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ILP Students develop an ILP that targets their interests anddirects them toward colleges that are most suitable towardtheir possible degree aspirations.
AcademicSupportProgram,CareerPreparation/Orientation
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Cornette,MMS Staff
Data Management Administration and staff will track student assessment datafrom multiple sources to identify those students who arelikely to score below the proficient level. Students will thenreceive services to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Goal Setting Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level.Each classroom will set specific novice reduction goals forstudents based on data. Classroom goals will then informthe overall school goal.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Reading Class Targeted students will take a reading class throughout theschool year. Reading comprehension strategies will beregularly taught to students. Reading instruction will be thefocus for these students and classes. Students receivingthese classes will be students who perform below theproficient level.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration, ELA Team
Individualized Interventions Students identified as likely to score in the noviceperformance level will be provided individualized supportbased on multiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Goal Setting Goal setting will occur by the students. Students will usetheir own assessment data to create goals. They will thencreate goals based off the data. This work will take placewhen students work with data notebooks and ILPs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Cooperative LearningImplementation
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lessonplans, walkthroughs, and observations to ensureimplementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration
PLCs at Work Staff regularly attend PLC meetings. Topics will includestudent performance, Kagan, instructional practices,questioning strategies, and data analysis.
ProfessionalLearning,AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Data Management Administration and staff will track student assessment datafrom multiple sources to identify those students who arelikely to score at lower than proficient on KPREPassessments. These students will then receive services tomeet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Cooperative LearningImplementation
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lessonplans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Curriculum StandardAssessments
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there isalignment with learning targets, pacing guides, resources,and planned benchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
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General Fund
Name and Claim/BulldogBuddies
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are"at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students is developed fromassessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staff membersprovide uniquesupports for these students such as, but not limited totutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Cooperative LearningImplementation
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" in lessonplans, walkthroughs, and observations to ensureimplementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 Administration
Goal Setting Goal setting will occur at the classroom and school level.Students will set individual goals for themselves and comeup with plans for meeting their goals. Much of this work willtake place through Data Notebook Days and within their ILPwork.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Curriculum StandardAssessments
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensure that there isalignment with learning targets, pacing guides, resources,and planned benchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Angela HildabrantAcademies
ELA team attends academies with Angela Hildabrant,learning up-to-date instructional practices as well asanalyzing student performance data to improve instruction.
ProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 ELA Team
Data Management Administration and Staff will track student assessment datafrom multiple sources to identify those students who arelikely to score at the novice level. These students will thenreceive services to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Individualized Instruction Students identified as likely to score in the noviceperformance level will beprovided individualized support based on multiple data pointresults.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Name and Claim/BulldogBuddies
Activity designed to provide assistance to students who are"at risk" of underachieving. The list of students isdeveloped from assessment data, attendance data, andbehavior data. MMS staff members provide unique supportsfor these students such as, but not limited to tutoring,incentives and rewards for improvements, and counseling.
AcademicSupportProgram,Tutoring,BehavioralSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 MMS Staff
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
College Visits Students meet with college advisors learning about variousdegree options. They get to tour the campus facility as well.
AcademicSupportProgram,Field Trip
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Total $300
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KDE Needs Assessment
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Introduction The purpose of the School Needs Assessment is to use data and information to prioritize allocation of resources and activities.
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Data Analysis
What question(s) are you trying to answer with the data and information provided to you? What does the data/information tell you?
What does the data/information not tell you? In examining the 2015 KPREP assessment data for our school, we wanted to determine the areas of both strength and weakness.
Specifically, we looked at the grade level and subject area of each assessed area. The faculty and staff of McKell Middle School have
worked diligently to analyze this data as a staff and in department level PLC meetings. Within these meetings we have answered the
following questions about subject area assessments and specific grade level (6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade) assessment data.
-What does the data tell us?
-What does the data not tell us?
-What are the causes for celebration?
-What are the opportunities for improvement?
-What are our next steps?
In addition to looking at the achievement portion of our KPREP results, we are also focusing on the areas of Gap, Growth, College & Career
Readiness, and Novice Reduction. These areas will be instrumental in making up our school's overall academic index. During the data
analysis phase, we have determined where we are and our next steps that will ensure improvement.
Assessment data indicates that our students and school are above state averages in the majority of tested areas and in the 63rd percentile
among state middle schools. In reading, 20.7% of our students are performing at the novice performance level. That is .5% lower than the
state average. In regards to the NAPD calculation, our score 66.9, which is higher than the state average. Our percentage of students
performing at the proficient/distinguished levels is 54.4% which is .6% higher than the state average. In math, our novice scores aren't as
high as those in reading. Data tells us that 13.7% of our students are performing at the novice level compared to the 16.1% state average.
In regards to the NAPD calculation, our score is 1.8 points higher than the 63.4 point state average. Our percentage of students performing
at the proficient/distinguished levels is 43.9% which is 1.1% below the state average.
Social Studies Assessment data shows that 51.6% of our students are performing at the proficient/distinguished levels. This is lower than
the state average. Our NAPD calculation is 75.3, which is only .1 points lower than state average. We have more students performing at the
distinguished level that at the novice level which resulted in an 8.8 point bonus, which is higher than the state average, 3.2 point bonus.
Writing assessment data shows us that the proficient/distinguished percentage is at 36.7%, compared to the 39.2% of students across the
state. We achieved 61.7 NAPD points compared to the 62.5 among the state middle schools
Given the data in regards to our Gap scores, our school still has the label of a Focus School. The total points our school was awarded for
this area was 38.5. The Growth data of our students in reading and math remains above the state average which is encouraging. In the
area of College & Career Readiness, our school obtained 37.7 points which is below state average.
While the assessment data does tell us that there are several areas that need attention, the data does not illustrate the specific problems
within the areas. For example, in math we currently are unable to determine if our areas of weakness are in basic computation or math
reasoning. The subject area assessment data is not divided into specific disciplines within the subject area. Also, there is no data that
illustrates how well our students performed on multiple choice, short answer, or extended response questions on the assessments. We
cannot determine if our students are performing better on different type of questions compared to the other. We know we have room to
improve, we just are uncertain in what specific areas we need to focus our efforts the most given the assessment information provided by the
Kentucky Department of Education.
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Areas of Strengths
What were the areas of strength you noted? What actions are you implementing to sustain the areas of strength? What is there
cause to celebrate? Our school sits at the 63rd percentile among all state middle schools. This is an improvement from our 2012 32nd percentile rank. The
overall contributions that makeup are academic index created have created a positive improvement over time with our students and school.
While the assessment data did illustrate areas of concern, there were also some encouraging data trends that validate the instructional
initiatives that are taking place at McKell Middle School. In all the tested subject areas, our Novice percentages are below the state average
Novice percentages and are, for the most part, decreasing in all areas. In Math and Reading, our proficient/distinguished percentages
remain above the state average, as they do in Language Mechanics. This is very promising and a good sign that our students are moving up
instead of falling backwards. Our school received bonus points in Social Studies, as we had more distinguished students than novice.
We will continue to use Measures of Academic Progress assessments at MMS. The data we receive with these assessments will drive the
instructional decisions we make each day. We will continue to involve our students in goal setting activities that center around improvements
in not only MAP scores, but KPREP and Explore scores as well. We will continually refer to this data with our students and in PLC meetings
to improve our practices.
We continue to develop our RTI program and the programs within the program to help at risk students. Students are working in a small
group or one-on-one setting to meet their specific needs more effectively. Study Island has been a great tool for students to use as it
individualizes instruction for them.
Our teachers are heavily involved in academies and professional learning sessions. These are embedded throughout the year and help
them learn effective strategies that will build levels of engagement and with data analysis. Our staff is working to become better at
implementing Kagan structures within the classroom that will help them build those levels of student engagement.
Nearly all of our proficient/distinguished percentages are above state averages. In social studies we received bonus points for having
higher numbers of distinguished students than novice students. We are steadily making improvements in nearly all tested. We will celebrate
the fact that our novice numbers are shrinking and our proficient numbers are increasing. This is a general trend in each area of KPREP.
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Opportunities for Improvement
What were areas in need of improvement? What plans are you making to improve the areas of need? As indicated by the assessment results from the Kentucky Department of Education, McKell Middle School can still improve in all areas.
Even though our novice numbers are down, there are still students performing at this level. Our "battle cry" for the upcoming year is "No
Novice". We hope to cut our number of novice scores dramatically and increase the number of distinguished scores. Hopefully by doing this,
our distinguished numbers will outweigh our novice numbers and our school can earn some bonus points that will improve our overall score.
With the implementation of MAP assessments in our school, we are utilizing the data with more fidelity. The data is driving our daily
instruction. This opens the door for more differentiation and individualized instruction. The results of these assessments also allow us to
monitor and service at risk students. Our RTI program is more focused.
We are communicating each assessment result with students like never before. We have implemented Student Data Notebooks. Students
work with these notebooks regularly to analyze their own data and set goals for upcoming assessments. Our students are buying into their
own learning and achievement. The more personal we can make their assessments, the more pride the students will take in their effort and
results.
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Conclusion
Reflect on your answers provided in the previous sections. What are your next steps in addressing areas of concern? McKell Middle School will continue good work and make improvements on the 2016 Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress
(KPREP) scores. Our students will continue to show improvements in the tested areas, our Growth numbers need to maintain their levels,
our GAP scores will continue to rise, and our novice numbers must continue to shrink. With our proficient scores from the past, it is evident
that we can be a proficient school. We want to be consistently here and ultimately do things that will allow us to become a Distinguished
school. It is within reach and with the processes in place, it is attainable.
Improved instructional practices and effective communication with students about their progress will hopefully yield positive results.
Improving our college/career ready score is imperative as well. Our teachers are working hard within department PLCs and District Level
Academies to improve themselves as educators. Our students will benefit greatly from the efforts our teachers are making. There are
effective educators in the classrooms, supportive stakeholders in our community, and most importantly, great students engaged in daily
activities within our school.
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KDE Compliance and Accountability - Schools
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Introduction The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that
students reach proficiency and beyond by 2015. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing
together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between
subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds
that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools.
Your school’s plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address
gaps in student achievement.
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Planning and Accountability Requirements
The school has identified specific strategies to address areas for improvement identified in the TELLKY Survey results. Goal 1:
Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the non-duplicated gap group at McKell Middle
School from 41.7% in 2015 to 66.9% in 2019 Measurable Objective 1:
43% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Mathematics by
12/31/2015 as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Strategy2:
Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff as well as staffattending trainings by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearningAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs, and observationsto ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacher that includeresources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Strategy3:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment with learning targets,pacing guides, resources, and plannedbenchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in reading and maththat are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to score atlower than proficient on KPREP assessments.These students will then receive services tomeet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom andschool level. Students will set individual goalsfor themselves and come up with plans formeeting their goals. Much of this work will takeplace through Data Notebook Days and withintheir ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" of underachieving.The list of students is developed fromassessment data, attendance data, andbehavior data. MMS staff members provideunique supports for these students such as, butnot limited to tutoring, incentives and rewardsfor improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramTutoringAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Measurable Objective 2:
51% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Reading by 12/31/2016
as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Individualized Interventions ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will be providedindividualized support based on multiple datapoint results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to score atlower than proficient on KPREP assessments.These students will then receive services tomeet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom andschool level. Students will set individual goalsfor themselves and come up with plans formeeting their goals. Much of this work will takeplace through Data Notebook Days and withintheir ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" of underachieving.The list of students is developed fromassessment data, attendance data, andbehavior data. MMS staff members provideunique supports for these students such as, butnot limited to tutoring, incentives and rewardsfor improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramAcademicSupportProgramTutoring
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will be providedindividualized support based on multiple datapoint results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Strategy2:
Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Strategy3:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment with learning targets,pacing guides, resources, and plannedbenchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in reading and maththat are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacher that includeresources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff as well as staffattending trainings by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearningAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs, and observationsto ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
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The school identified specific strategies to increase the average combined reading and math K-Prep proficiency scores. Goal 1:
Increase the average combined reading and math proficient KPREP scores for students at McKell Middle School from 49.2% in 2015 to
71.5% in 2019. Measurable Objective 1:
51% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Mathematics by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Individualized Instruction ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will beprovided individualized support based onmultiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Reading Class ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Targeted students will take a reading classthroughout the school year. Readingcomprehension strategies will be regularlytaught to students. Reading instruction will bethe focus for these students and classes.Students receiving these classes will bestudents who perform below the proficient level.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, ELA Team
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to scorebelow the proficient level. Students will thenreceive services to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Strategy2:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Strategy3:
Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered to students in reading.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students isdeveloped from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staffmembers provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but notlimited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramTutoringAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur by the students.Students will use their own assessment data tocreate goals. They will then create goals basedoff the data. This work will take place whenstudents work with data notebooks and ILPs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation isoccurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff. Staff members alsowill attend trainings offered by districtpersonnel.
AcademicSupportProgramProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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All children-were screened for kindergarten readiness. If yes, name the assessment. N/A (this question does not apply)
The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of students who are Kindergarten ready. N/A (this question does not apply)
The school identified specific K-3 strategies to increase the average 3rd grade math and reading combined K-Prep proficiency
scores. N/A (this question does not apply)
The school identified specific strategies to address subgroup achievement gaps. Goal 1:
Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the non-duplicated gap group at McKell Middle
School from 41.7% in 2015 to 66.9% in 2019 Measurable Objective 1:
51% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Reading by 12/31/2016
as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, andplanned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Strategy2:
Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Strategy3:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs, and observationsto ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff as well as staffattending trainings by district personnel.
ProfessionalLearningAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment with learning targets,pacing guides, resources, and plannedbenchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in reading and maththat are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacher that includeresources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Measurable Objective 2:
43% of Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Mathematics by
12/31/2015 as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Individualized Interventions ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will be providedindividualized support based on multiple datapoint results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to score atlower than proficient on KPREP assessments.These students will then receive services tomeet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" of underachieving.The list of students is developed fromassessment data, attendance data, andbehavior data. MMS staff members provideunique supports for these students such as, butnot limited to tutoring, incentives and rewardsfor improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramTutoringAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom andschool level. Students will set individual goalsfor themselves and come up with plans formeeting their goals. Much of this work will takeplace through Data Notebook Days and withintheir ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Strategy2:
Common Assessments - Common assessment will be administered to MMS students in reading and math.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" of underachieving.The list of students is developed fromassessment data, attendance data, andbehavior data. MMS staff members provideunique supports for these students such as, butnot limited to tutoring, incentives and rewardsfor improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramAcademicSupportProgramTutoring
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Interventions ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will be providedindividualized support based on multiple datapoint results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to score atlower than proficient on KPREP assessments.These students will then receive services tomeet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur at the classroom andschool level. Students will set individual goalsfor themselves and come up with plans formeeting their goals. Much of this work will takeplace through Data Notebook Days and withintheir ILP work.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment with learning targets,pacing guides, resources, and plannedbenchmark assessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in reading and maththat are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Strategy3:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
The school identified specific strategies to increase the average freshman graduation rate. N/A (this question does not apply)
The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of students who are college and career ready. N/A (this question does not apply)
The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS
and writing. Goal 1:
Increase the average combined reading and math proficient KPREP scores for students at McKell Middle School from 49.2% in 2015 to
71.5% in 2019. Measurable Objective 1:
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacher that includeresources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs, and observationsto ensure implementation is occurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff as well as staffattending trainings by district personnel.
AcademicSupportProgramProfessionalLearning
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
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58% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency rating in Reading by 12/31/2016 as measured by KPREP assessments. Strategy1:
Common Assessments - Common assessments will be administered to students in reading.
Category: Learning Systems
Research Cited: Lazote and Haycock
Strategy2:
Cooperative Learning - Student engagement will increase through cooperative learning, thus making the students responsible for their
learning through discussion and questioning.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited: Kagan, Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Activity - Benchmark Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will create and administerbenchmark assessments in readingand math that are aligned to KCAS.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Curriculum Standard Assessments ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Teachers will revise the curriculum to ensurethat there is alignment withlearning targets, pacing guides, resources, andplanned benchmarkassessment dates.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required MMS Staff
Activity - Analyze Data ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
School staff will analyze benchmark data andprovide feedback to teacherthat include resources for next steps.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Kagan Training ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff members trained on Kagan structures.There will be one building level expert thatdelivers training to staff. Staff members alsowill attend trainings offered by districtpersonnel.
ProfessionalLearningAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration, Harbour
Activity - Cooperative LearningImplementation
ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Cooperative learning will become "look fors" inlesson plans, walkthroughs,and observations to ensure implementation isoccurring.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired Administration
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Strategy3:
Professional Learning Communities - Staff will attend embedded professional learning throughout the school year to analyze data and learn
new instructional strategies.
Category: Professional Learning & Support
Research Cited:
Strategy4:
Individual Student Needs - MMS staff will implement a series of activities that identify students who need additional services to reach
proficiency, and provide appropriate interventions for those students.
Category: Continuous Improvement
Research Cited: Lazote, Haycock
Activity - PLCs at Work ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Staff regularly attend PLC meetings. Topics willinclude student performance, Kagan,instructional practices, questioning strategies,and data analysis.
ProfessionalLearningAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Angela Hildabrant Academies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
ELA team attends academies with AngelaHildabrant, learning up-to-date instructionalpractices as well as analyzing studentperformance data to improve instruction.
ProfessionalLearning 01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No Funding
Required ELA Team
Activity - Data Management ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Administration and staff will track studentassessment data from multiple sources toidentify those students who are likely to scorebelow the proficient level. Students will thenreceive services to meet their individual needs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Goal Setting ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Goal setting will occur by the students.Students will use their own assessment data tocreate goals. They will then create goals basedoff the data. This work will take place whenstudents work with data notebooks and ILPs.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
Activity - Individualized Instruction ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Students identified as likely to score in thenovice performance level will beprovided individualized support based onmultiple data point results.
AcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Activity - Name and Claim/Bulldog Buddies ActivityType Begin Date End Date Funding Amount
& Source Staff Responsible
Activity designed to provide assistance tostudents who are "at risk" ofunderachieving. The list of students isdeveloped from assessment data,attendance data, and behavior data. MMS staffmembers provide uniquesupports for these students such as, but notlimited to tutoring, incentivesand rewards for improvements, and counseling.
BehavioralSupportProgramTutoringAcademicSupportProgram
01/04/2016 12/31/2016 $0 - No FundingRequired MMS Staff
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Introduction KDE Assurances - School
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Assurances
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentComprehensiveNeeds Assessment
The school conducted a comprehensive needsassessment, which included a review ofacademic achievement data for all students andassessed the needs of the school relative toeach of the schoolwide program components.
Yes Academic achievement data forall students is continuouslyanalyzed at PLC and Staffmeetings.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentCore AcademicPrograms
The school planned and developed Schoolwideresearchbased instructional reform strategies tostrengthen the core academic program,increase the amount and quality of learningtime, and provide additional support to allstudents.
Yes The staff participates in regulartrainings to develop effectivepractices utilizing Kaganstructures, which promoteimproved levels of studentengagement.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentPreschoolTransition
The school planned preschool transitionstrategies and the implementation process.
N/A
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentResearch-basedStrategies
The school planned and developed schoolwideresearchbased instructional strategies thatprovide additional instruction for studentsexperiencing the greatest degree of difficultymastering the state's academic achievementstandards.
Yes Implementing Kagan Structureswithin the classrooms to promoteimproved levels of studentengagement and ultimately highlevels of student achievement.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentHighly QualifiedTeachers
The school planned strategies to recruit andretain highly qualified teachers.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTitle I, Part ASchoolwide Funds
The school allocated and spent Title I, Part ASchoolwide funds only on allowable programsand activities and maintained appropriatefinancial records in this regard on its Title I,Part A programs and activities.
Yes
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Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentParentalInvolvement
The school planned or developed strategies toincrease parental involvement in the design,implementation, evaluation and communicationof assessment results of the Schoolwideactivities, which included the development andimplementation of a Parent Compact and aParent Involvement Policy.
Yes Multiple parent teacherconferences are held to discusscurrent class achievement as wellas any state level and districtlevel assessments. The schoolcouncil created and adopted aparent involvement policy.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentSchoolwidePlanning
The school incorporated the ten schoolwideplanning criteria into the existing schoolimprovement planning process.
No No
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentProfessionalDevelopment
The school planned or provided appropriateprofessional development activities for staffmembers who will be serving students.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentComprehensivePlan
The school an annual evaluation that addressesthe implementation of the comprehensive planand student achievement results that will informchanges when needed.
Yes The SIP is continually monitored.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentComprehensiveNeeds Assessment
The school conducted a comprehensive needsassessment, which included a review ofacademic achievement data, and establishedobjective criteria for identifying eligible Title Istudents.
Yes Conducted during staff and PLCmeetings.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentInstructionalStrategies
The school planned and developed researchbased instructional strategies to support andassist identified students.
Yes Instructional strategies aredeveloped to foster studentsuccess. Individualizedinstruction takes place within theregular classroom setting, duringRTI labs, and in Gifted andTalented endeavors.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTargetedAssistanceActivities
The school planned targeted assistanceactivities for identified students that coordinatedand integrate with other federal, state, and localprograms.
Yes Numerous activities are alignedto meet the needs of variousgroups of targeted students.FRYSC activities, RTI instruction,etc.
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Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTargetedAssistanceActivities
The school planned targeted assistanceactivities for identified students that coordinatewith and support the regular educationalprogram so identified students have access toboth.
Yes 21st Century, ESS, GT
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentSchoolwideActivities
The school planned activities to coordinate andintegrate with other federal, state, and localprograms.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTargetedAssistanceActivities
The school planned or developed strategies tomonitor and evaluate the success of targetedassistance activities with the identified studentsand will use the results of the evaluation toinform and improve instructional strategies andprofessional development activities.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentHighly Qualified The school assigned paraprofessionals who
met the requirements of Highly Qualified underESEA to work with targeted assistanceprograms and activities.
N/A
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentFederal ProgramFunds
The school allocated and spent federal programfunds only on programs and activities foridentified eligible students. The schoolmaintained appropriate financial records on itsTitle I, Part A programs and activities.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentParentalInvolvement
The school planned or developed strategies toincrease parental involvement in the design,implementation, and evaluation of the targetedassistance activities, which included theimplementation of a Parent Compact and aParent Involvement Policy.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTargetedAssistancePlanning
The school incorporated the eight TargetedAssistance Planning components into theexisting school improvement planning process.
No No
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Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentProfessionalDevelopment
The school planned or provided appropriateprofessional development activities for staffmembers who serve identified Title I students.
Yes All staff receive adequatelyappropriate professionaldevelopment opportunities thatenable them to better serve allstudents at MMS.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentComprehensiveImprovement Plan
The school planned an annual evaluation thataddressed the implementation of thecomprehensive plan and student achievementresults that informed changes when needed.
Yes The SIP is monitored throughoutthe year by staff and schoolcouncil.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTransparency The current school year Comprehensive School
Improvement Plan (CSIP) is available forstakeholders to examine on our school website(provide the website link below).
Yes http://www.greenup.kyschools.us/mckellmiddle_home.aspx
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentTeacher Quality The school notifies parents when their
child(ren) are taught for four or moreconsecutive weeks by teachers who are nothighly qualified.
No Not Applicable. All teachers arehighly qualified.
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentProfessionalDevelopment
The school provides professional developmentfor staff based on a comprehensive needsassessment, which included a review ofacademic achievement data and additionalcriteria, to ensure all students are college andcareer ready.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentRanking Report The school ensures that if the Title I Ranking
Report lists counselors, nurses, media,specialists or "other" staff for the school, thereis documentation indicating this need in order toimprove student achievement.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentPara-educators The school ensures that all para-educators with
instructional duties are under the directsupervision of a highly qualified classroomteacher and providing instruction rather thanclerical work.
Yes Para-educators work closely withteachers to ensure that qualityinstruction is provided tostudents.
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Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentPara-educators The school ensures that all para-educators with
instructional duties that involve targetedstudents are under the direct supervision of ahighly qualified classroom teacher andproviding instruction rather than clerical work.
N/A
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentPara-educator Non-Instructional Duties
The school ensures that there is a schedule ofnon-instructional duties for para-educatorsdemonstrating that the duties are on a limitedbasis only.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentPara-educator Non-Instructional Duties
The school scheduled non-instructional dutiesfor para-educators working with targetedstudents demonstrating that the duties are on alimited basis only.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentCap SizeRequirements
The school met its cap size requirementswithout using Title I funds.
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment AttachmentCap SizeRequirements
The school met its cap size requirementswithout using Title II funds.
Yes
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The Missing Piece
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Introduction This report provides a comprehensive response to the six objectives of The Missing Piece set for the by the Commissioner's Parent Advisory
Council (CPAC). This diagnostic uses performance measurement and progress, as well as relationship building, resources and support to
build capacity within schools and districts measure parent involvement and the desired outcome being made. Use the links below to navigate
the diagnostic content and respond to the questions.
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Stakeholders
What stakeholders (name and title) did you engage for the purpose of completing the Missing Piece diagnostic? Nathan Sutton, Principal
Kristy Wilcox, Assistant Principal
Sandra Cornette, Guidance Counselor
Jenifer Webster, Media Specialist
Mark Justice, Teacher
Jessica Lewis, Teacher
Kacey Carver, Teacher
Levi Dalton, Teacher
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Relationship Building
Overall Rating: 2.86
Statement or Question Response Rating2.1 Parents report that school staff understands
and demonstrates how strong relationships withparents contribute to effective teaching andlearning.
Parents report that school staff understandsand demonstrates how strong relationships withparents contribute to effective teaching andlearning.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating2.2 School staff implements systematic steps to
welcome the parents of new and English as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students (for example,using home visits, personal calls or letters,open houses and/or other methods).
School staff implements systematic steps towelcome the parents of new and ESL students(for example, using home visits, personal callsor letters, open houses, and/or other methods).
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating2.3 Parents and other stakeholders report that they
are actively welcomed when they visit theschool.
Parents and other stakeholders report that theyare actively welcomed when they visit theschool.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating2.4 School staff implements systematic steps to
encourage parents to attend school activitiesand participate in decisions about theirchildren's learning.
School staff implements systematic steps toencourage parents to attend school activitiesand participate in decisions about theirchildren's learning.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating2.5 School staff involves parents in personal
communication about their students' progressat least once a month.
Administrators and school staff are available toparents by appointment only to discuss theirstudent's progress.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating2.6 School staff completes needs assessment with
all parents to determine resources necessaryfor their child's academic success.
School staff completes needs assessment withall parents to determine resources necessaryfor their child's academic success.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating2.7 All parents are asked for feedback on the
school's efforts to welcome and engage parentsand the feedback is used to improve theschool's efforts.
All parents are asked for feedback on school’sefforts to welcome and engage parents, and thefeedback is used to improve school’s efforts.
Proficient
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Communications
Overall Rating: 3.0
Statement or Question Response Rating3.1 School staff implements systematic efforts to
inform parents about academic goals, classwork, grades and homework for their children intheir home language. (For example, classroomcontracts, student assignment books,homework websites, and online grade books).
School staff implements systematic efforts toinform parents about academic goals, classwork, grades and homework for their children intheir home language. (For example, usingclassroom contracts, student assignmentbooks, homework websites, and online gradebooks.)
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating3.2 School staff offers varied ways that parents can
share information with teachers about theirchildren's learning needs. (For example, phoneand e-mail contacts, offering parentconferences, making home visits, or othermethods).
District/school staff, parents and communitystakeholder’s work together to learn from theuse of all resources available to meet thestudent’s and parent’s learning needs.
Distinguished
Statement or Question Response Rating3.3 School staff partners with community leaders
and organizations to build parent understandingof academic expectations, school strategies,and student achievement results.
School staff partners with community leadersand organizations to build parent understandingof academic expectations, school strategies,and student achievement.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating3.4 School staff offers parents opportunities to
discuss school-wide achievement issues,including assessment data, at least once asemester.
School staff offers parents opportunities todiscuss school-wide achievement issues,including assessment data, at least once asemester.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating3.5 School staff implements systematic efforts to
maximize parent-teacher conferenceparticipation. (For example, offering multiplelocations, convenient times, follow-up withparents who do not reply to first notices, andopportunities for student-led conferences).
A conference is held twice a year for allstudents and includes parent or advocate,student and teachers. School council developsways to address data that is collected.
Distinguished
Statement or Question Response Rating3.6 At least 50 percent of parents respond to
annual school and/or district stakeholdersurveys.
District-wide stakeholder surveys are given toparents and teachers encourage parents torespond.
Apprentice
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Statement or Question Response Rating3.7 Stakeholder survey data is consistently used to
plan school improvement efforts and toevaluate their effectiveness.
School staff develops a survey that is sent toparents, with low response rate and results arereported in school improvement plan.
Apprentice
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Decision Making
Overall Rating: 2.29
Statement or Question Response Rating4.1 The school staff offers professional learning
community opportunities, workshops, and easilyaccessible written information to equip parentsfor service on the SBDM council andcommittees.
School staff offers professional learningcommunity opportunities, workshops, andaccessible written information to equip parentsfor service on SBDM council and committees.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating4.2 School council and committees facilitate broad
parent participation by actively recruitingdiverse membership, providing interpreters andtranslated materials when needed, settingconvenient meeting times, and seeking wideparent input. At least 40 percent of parents votein SBDM parent election.
School council and committees have someparent members, may provide translators, meetat time and place convenient to staff. Electionsare held at convenient times and are publicized,but less than 20% of the parents vote in SBDMparent election.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating4.3 Parents on the SBDM council and committees
engage and mentor many other parents byreporting to multiple groups and seeking inputthrough surveys, meetings, and varied othermethods.
School council chair reports feedback to headof largest parent organization who then decidesfurther dissemination methods or input. There isno provision for parent input other than asrequired by school law.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating4.4 The school council adopts measurable
objectives and plans coherent strategies tobuild authentic parent participation, and theschool council monitors the implementation andimpact of that work.
School council adopts measurable objectivesand plans coherent strategies to build authenticparent participation, and the school councilmonitors the implementation and impact of thatwork.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating4.5 School council policies ensure active roles for
parents on SBDM council and committees, andother groups making decisions about schoolimprovement.
School council encourages parents to serveonly on SBDM committees that deal with parentinvolvement and/or school climate.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating4.6 Parents report that they are treated as valued
partners on school leadership teams, SBDMcouncil and committees, the school council, andother groups making decisions about schoolimprovement.
Parents report that they are sometimesencouraged to take part in discussions aboutschool improvement.
Apprentice
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Statement or Question Response Rating4.7 School staff has a plan to identify new and
experienced parent leaders who support andbuild capacity for parents to serve effectively onthe school council and committee work.
School staff provides opportunities for outgoingparent council members to meet with newparent council members to share knowledge ofserving on the council.
Apprentice
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Advocacy
Overall Rating: 2.67
Statement or Question Response Rating5.1 School staff ensures every student has a parent
and/or another adult who knows how toadvocate, or speak up for them, regarding thestudent's academic goals and individual needs.
School staff ensures every student has a parentand/or another adult who knows how toadvocate, or speak up for them, regarding thestudents’ academic goals and learning needs.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating5.2 Most parents participate actively in student led
conferences or other two-way communicationabout meeting their child's individual learningneeds.
Some parents are involved in informalconversation with school staff to address theirchild's individual learning needs.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating5.3 Parents report participating actively and
effectively in required planning for individuallearning, for example, Individual EducationPlans, Individual Learning Plans, Gifted StudentPlans, 504 Plans, and intervention strategies toensure college readiness (Senate Bill 130).
Parents report that district and school stafffacilitates sharing of ideas and training toeffectively participate in developing IEPs, ILPs,GSPs, 504 plans and interventions for collegereadiness.
Distinguished
Statement or Question Response Rating5.4 School staff gives parents clear, complete
information on the procedures for resolvingconcerns and filing complaints, and the councilreviews summary data on those complaints toidentify needed improvements.
School council has a policy and a process toresolve issues or complaints and outcomes aresometimes tracked and reported to the council.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating5.5 School staff ensures that parents and
community members are well informed abouthow to become educational advocates, or howto access a trained educational advocate whenneeded.
School staff ensures that parents andcommunity members are well informed abouthow to become an educational advocate or howto access an educational advocate whenneeded.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating5.6 As students are identified by school staff as
having disabilities or performing at the novicelevel, additional intentional steps are taken toensure that parents have the option to use atrained advocate to assist them in speaking fortheir child's needs.
Novice level students are identified by schoolstaff to receive targeted strategies for academicimprovement. Parents are informed of thestrategies but do not receive training on how touse those strategies or how progress will bemeasured.
Apprentice
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Learning Opportunities
Overall Rating: 2.33
Statement or Question Response Rating6.1 Parents have multiple opportunities to learn
about and discuss the following: - Kentuckystandards and expectations for all students -The school's curriculum, instructional methods,and student services - The school's decision-making process, including opportunities forparents to participate on SBDM councils andcommittees - Their children's learning anddevelopment, along with legal and practicaloptions for helping their children succeed, suchthe IEP and/or ILP process - Communityresources to support learning - Opportunities toparticipate in state and district schoolimprovement efforts, such as forums,committees, and surveys.
Parents have multiple opportunities to learnabout and discuss: • Kentucky standards andexpectations for all students. • School'scurriculum, instructional methods, and studentservices. • School's decision-making process,including opportunities to participate on SBDMcouncils and committees. • Their children'slearning and development, along with legal andpractical options for helping their childrensucceed such as participation in IEP and/or ILPprocess. • Community resources to supportlearning. • Opportunities to participate in stateand district school improvement efforts, such asforums, committees, and surveys.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating6.2 School staff makes systematic use of written
communications (for example, newsletters,websites, and bulletin boards) to help parentsunderstand their own children's progress andthe progress of the school.
School staff makes systematic use of writtencommunications (for example, newsletters,Web sites, bulletin boards) to help parentsunderstand their own children's academicprogress and the progress of school.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating6.3 School staff displays proficient student work
with scoring guides to demonstrate academicexpectations to parents and students, andupdates the displays regularly.
School staff displays proficient student workwith scoring guides to demonstrate academicexpectations to parents and students, andupdates the displays regularly.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating6.4 School staff offers parent workshops and
meetings in convenient locations to helpparents develop skills in supporting theirchildren's learning and the school'simprovement efforts.
School staff offers targeted parent workshopsand meetings to help parents develop skills tosupport their child's learning.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating6.5 School council has a classroom observation
policy that welcomes families to visit allclassrooms.
School staff allows parents to visit regulareducation classrooms upon request. There isno school policy.
Novice
Statement or Question Response Rating6.6 School staff develops parent leaders who
contribute regularly to other parents'understanding and who help meet other parentlearning needs.
School staff relies on the parent organizationsto provide learning opportunities for parentleadership.
Apprentice
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Community Partnerships
Overall Rating: 2.33
Statement or Question Response Rating7.1 School leadership regularly shares information
on student achievement and involves businessand community leaders in school improvementefforts.
School leadership periodically meets with somebusiness leaders to discuss information onstudent achievement.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating7.2 School leadership develops partnerships with
several businesses, organizations, andagencies to support student learning and creatementors for students and parents.
Some teachers ensure that students participatein programs within the community that arelinked to student learning.
Apprentice
Statement or Question Response Rating7.3 School leadership collaborates with employers
to support parent and volunteer participation instudents' education.
School leadership rarely invites employers tosupport adult participation in education.
Novice
Statement or Question Response Rating7.4 School staff collaborates with businesses,
organizations, and agencies to addressindividual student needs and shares thatinformation with parents.
School staff collaborates with businesses,organizations, and agencies to addressindividual student needs and shares thatinformation with parents.
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating7.5 Parents make active use of the school's
resources and community resources and reportthat they provide meaningful help to resolvefamily challenges that could interfere withstudent learning. (For example, FRYSC or TitleI coordinators connect family with communityresources and follow up).
Parents make active use of school andcommunity resources and report that theyprovide meaningful help to resolve familychallenges that could interfere with studentlearning. (For example, FRYSC or Title 1coordinators connect family with communityresources and follow up).
Proficient
Statement or Question Response Rating7.6 School staff offers and publicizes community-
based learning activities aligned with thecurriculum, such as tutoring linked to thecurriculum and internships, for all students andparents.
School staff offers and publicizes community-based learning activities, such as tutoring linkedto the curriculum, for all students and parents.
Proficient
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Reflection
Reflect upon your responses to each of the Missing Piece objectives. Our areas of strength included communication and relationship building. We strive to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
Our areas of growth needed were decision making and community partnerships. We plan to partner more with local businesses in order to
foster relationships with them in hopes of more involvement with our staff and students. In addition, we plan to allow more decision making
opportunities for all stakeholders.
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Report Summary
Scores By Section
Sections
1 2 3 4
Section Score
Relationship Building
Communications
Decision Making
Advocacy
Learning Opportunities
Community Partnerships
2.86
3
2.29
2.67
2.33
2.33
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Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement
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Introduction The responses should be brief, descriptive, and appropriate for the specific section. It is recommended that the responses are written offline
and then transferred into the sections below.
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Improvement Planning Process
Improvement Planning Process
Describe the process used to engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of the institution's improvement plan. Include
information on how stakeholders were selected and informed of their roles, and how meetings were scheduled to accommodate
them. Representatives were chosen from various content areas, as well as from the Program Review Team. These representatives were chosen
based on their willingness to and experience in analyzing data. Meetings were scheduled around their various planning times, as well as after
school duties. Team members shared information and decision-making making with their respective team/content area and grade level team
members.
Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their
responsibilities in this process. The representatives from the various content areas comprise a wide array of teachers from opposite ends of the spectrum. There are
teachers with over 20 years of experience to a teacher with only one year of teaching experience. The guidance counselor representative
has approximately 20 years of experience and was able to give expertise in the ILP portion, special education areas, and stakeholder
involvement areas. The Program Review representative is our music and humanities teacher. He is also a new teacher, so his views on
things were fresh and from a different perspective than most. All representatives were asked for input and guidance in all areas and asked to
deliver information back to their departments.
Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which
stakeholders receive information on its progress. The final plan will be communicated to all stakeholders through a faculty meeting to all faculty members; it will be placed on our website for
all parents, community members, and other stakeholders to see; it will be digitally sent via e-mail to our central office for the central office
staff and others to review. This will be a continual process.
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School Safety Report
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Introduction In response to recent tragic events in our nation’s schools, during the 2013 legislative session the Kentucky General Assembly took action,
through the passage of Senate Bill 8/House Bill 354, to assure that our schools are safer places for students and staff to work and learn.
Among other things, SB8/HB354 required changes to emergency plan requirements, the development of school safety practices, and
additional severe weather, lockdown and earthquake drills. The bill also required local school district superintendents to verify to the
Kentucky Department of Education that all schools in the district are in compliance with these requirements. This diagnostic is the means by
which this reporting is accomplished.
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School Safety Requirements
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Does each school have a written Emergency
Management Plan (EMP)?Yes The EMP is developed and then
approved by the school councileach year.
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment2. Did the SBDM Council adopt a policy requiring
the development and adoption of an EMP?Yes The Emergency Plan Policy was
adopted by the school council onOctober 24, 2013.
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment3. Did the SBDM Council adopt the EMP? Yes The EMP was approved on
August 27, 2015.
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment4. Has each school provided the local first
responders with a copy of the school's EMPand a copy of the school's floor plan?
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment5. Has the EMP been reviewed and revised as
needed by the SBDM council, principal, andfirst responders (annually)?
Yes August 27, 2015
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment6. Was the EMP reviewed with the faculty and
staff prior to the first instructional day of theschool year?
Yes August 4, 2015
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment7. Were local law enforcement and/or fire officials
invited to review the EMP?Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment8. Are evacuation routes posted in each room at
any doorway used for evacuation, with primaryand secondary routes indicated?
Yes
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Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment9. Has the local Fire Marshal reviewed the
designated safe zones for severe weather andare they posted in each room?
Yes August 7, 2015
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment10. Have practices been developed for students to
follow during an earthquake?Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment11. Has each school developed and adhered to
practices designed to ensure control of accessto each school (i.e., controlling access toexterior doors, front entrance, classrooms,requiring visitor sign-in and display ofidentification badges)?
Yes
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment12. Has each school completed all four emergency
response drills during the first 30 days of theschool year? (Fire in compliance with <ahref="http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/815/010/060.htm" TARGET="_blank"> Fire Safety</a>regulations), Lockdown, Severe Weather andEarthquake)
Yes August 7, 2015
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment13. Are processes in place to ensure all four
emergency response drills (Fire in compliancewith <ahref="http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/815/010/060.htm" TARGET="_blank"> Fire Safety</a>regulations), Lockdown, Severe Weather andEarthquake) will occur within the first thirtyinstructional days beginning January 1?
Yes
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Equitable Access Diagnostic
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Introduction As part of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) each state is required to develop strategies to ensure that poor and minority children are not taught at
higher rates than other children by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field teachers. The results of this effort became a national push to
ensure all teachers were highly qualified (HQT); meaning each teacher holds the appropriate certification for the content and/or grade level
for which they are assigned. National data show that poor and minority continue to be taught by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field
teachers. As a result, in 2014, the United States Department of Education (USDOE) required states to develop equity plans and use
evidence based strategies to address this issue. The focus of the plan is to move away from the concept of “highly qualified” to “high
effective”.
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Needs Assessment
What are the barriers identified? Teacher pay in our district is one barrier to attracting top notch applicants for teaching positions. Our district is among the lowest in our area
in terms of teacher pay. The result: we are not a top destination for aspiring teachers. Another barrier is the geographical location of our
school district. We are situated in rural Kentucky which equates to low income families and a plethora of subpar living areas and lower than
normal educational backgrounds of our families. What sources of data were used to determine the barriers? Regional Teacher Pay Data, Applications for Employment, Census Data, Household Income Data What are the root causes of those identified barriers? Lower pay scale has been in place in the GCSD for years. What does the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System data say about the effectiveness of teachers in the school? The teachers in the school that have been rated using the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System are rated as accomplished. PGES
has allowed teachers to put focus into areas of the profession that were not separate domains under the previous evaluation system. This
system allows teachers to develop plans to improve in areas where they may be ineffective or developing.
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1.1 Has a review of the data has been conducted to
determine barriers to achieve equitable accessto effective educators within the school?
Yes A thorough review of multiplesources of data was conducted toensure all students haveequitable access to effectiveeducators.
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Equitable Access Strategies
Placement: Describe school policies or procedures that address the assignment of students to ensure low income and minority
students are not assigned to inexperienced, ineffective or out-of-field teachers more often than their peers who are not identified
as low income or minority students. Students are placed in classes based on their academic needs regardless of their income, language, or disability. Data from a universal
screener (MAP) is analyzed and students are placed in classes according to their needs. Placement: How is data used to make student assignment decisions to ensure low income, minority, Limited English Proficient
and Exceptional Children and Youth are not assigned to inexperienced, ineffective or out-of-field teachers more often than their
peers? Student assessment data is analyzed in an effort to determine what additional supports need to be provided to students. Often these
additional supports take the form of some type of remediation or Response to Intervention services. Sometimes these services take the form
of an additional teacher that is allocated to the school. Recruitment and Retention: How does the school analyze student level data to design targeted recruitment of effective and diverse
teachers? We have a good relationship with area universities that place teacher candidates in our school to observe and student teach. We use
student level data to determine if there are specific needs that could be addressed with improved teacher performance and in some cases,
more teaching placements. Recruitment and Retention: How does the school recruit teachers who are effective in implementing practices that are targeted to
support the diverse learning needs of minority students, low income students, Limited English Proficient and Exceptional Children
and Youth? Continuous improvement is emphasized for all teachers. This training is designed directly from teacher requests and feedback obtained via
anonymous surveys by our school district. In addition, teacher engagement is measured via anonymous surveys with plans being developed
and implemented in an effort to address teacher concerns to improve the working environment. Teacher awards are also given each year for
those teachers who obtain more than 50 hours of professional learning, and awards are given for an elementary, middle school, and high
school teacher of the year Recruitment and Retention: How does the school retain effective teachers? Identify any incentives. Providing all teachers with support is one way in which we attempt to retain our teachers. By showing support to our teachers, we feel that
trust and relationships are strengthened to levels that teachers do not want to leave our school because they are having positive experiences
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working with students each day. We also provide incentives such as bus duty passes and various shout outs for teachers that exhibit high
quality work. Professional Learning: Identify supports, including mentoring and/or induction, provided to meet the needs of first year,
inexperienced and out-of-field teachers. New teachers go through new teacher training offered by our school district. New teachers are also members of valuable academies and
PLCs that assist them in developing quality lessons, engaging instruction, and proper data analysis tools. Another important support in place
for new teachers in our school is KTIP, where they work closely with a mentor teacher throughout the year. Professional Learning: Utilizing PGES data, how are the professional learning needs of teachers with an effectiveness rating
below accomplished addressed? Teachers complete a self-reflection on their performance at the beginning of the school year. Based on the data, teachers then create a
growth plan targeting one low area. Professional learning is developed based on growth plans that will help teachers improve in these areas.
Our school district has been very intentional in offering trainings and professional learning opportunities focusing on student engagement and
questioning which are two components where the majority of MMS teachers scored themselves as developing. Working Conditions: How are TELL Kentucky results being addressed to increase recruitment, retention and professional learning
needs of staff? TELL results are steadily improving. There are a few areas that need some attention and the administration and staff of MMS are working to
improve them.
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Questions
Identify all goals, objectives, strategies and activities created that support equitable access and the responses in this diagnostic. The Proficiency Goal, Gap Goal, CCR Goal, and Novice Reduction Goal all support equitable access. Within each of these goals, the
strategies and activities aligned also support equitable access. We are doing things that support the needs of our students and teachers.
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