School Improvement Plan - Colon Community Schools · School Improvement Plan Archive Date:...

School Improvement PlanArchive Date: 09/12/2012, Report Status: Transmitted

School Year: 2012 - 2013

School District: Colon Community School District

ISD/RESA: St. Joseph County ISD

School Name: Leonidas School

Grades Served: PK,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Mr. Mitch Miller

Building Code: 05231

District Approval of Plan: Authorized Official Signature and Date

Board of Education Approval of Plan: Authorized Official Signature and Date

School Improvement PlanContents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3School Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Vision, Mission and Beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Goal 1: Improve Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Goal 2: Improve Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Goal 3: Improve Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Goal 4: Improve Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Goal 5: Improve Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Resource Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Assurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Statement of Non-Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Supporting Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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IntroductionThe SIP is a planning tool designed to address student achievement and system needs identified through theschool's comprehensive needs assessment (CNA). Additionally, the SIP provides a method for schools to addressthe school improvement planning requirements of Public Act 25 of the Revised School Code and the Elementaryand Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as applicable.The SIP is a planning tool designed to address studentachievement and system needs identified through the school's comprehensive needs assessment (CNA).Additionally, the SIP provides a method for schools to address the school improvement planning requirements ofPublic Act 25 of the Revised School Code and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) asapplicable.

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School Information

School: Leonidas School

District: Colon Community School District

Public/Non-Public: Public

Grades: PK,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

School Code Number: 05231

City: LEONIDAS

State/Province: Michigan

Country: United States

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Vision, Mission and BeliefsVision Statement

We are becoming a community known for educational excellence. We are innovators that others will want toemulate. We will exert a positive influence on everyone who steps through our doors.

Mission StatementOur mission is to provide a place where parents, educators and community work together to provide everyopportunity to all learners to develop a solid foundation of skills, knowledge and the understanding necessaryfor maximum growth possible for every child.

Beliefs StatementWe will identify our common goals and look for ways to move forward emphasizing communication, availablecommunity resources, and each child's need to be well parented and well educated. Our students will becomelife long learners who are caring, sensitive and adaptive human beings.

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GoalsName Development Status Progress Status

Improve Math Complete Open

Improve Reading Complete Open

Improve Science Complete Open

Improve Social Studies Complete Open

Improve Writing Complete Open

Goal 1: Improve Math

Content Area: MathDevelopment Status: Complete

Student Goal Statement: All students will be proficient in math in accordance with common core standards by2014.

Gap Statement: MEAP Summary Report shows gaps in fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, geometryskills/shapes,area and perimeter, computation, measurement and connections. Currently there is a gap betweenproficient and non-proficient students.

Cause for Gap: Analysis of curriculum alignment using the MEAP report and Pinnacle Insight indicates thatstudents performed at a lower level on items assessing geometry, measurement, and basic computation skills.Many students are ESL learners. The new cut scores have increased this gap. Other indicators include a need forimproved alignment to the Common Core State Standards and common assessments

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement: MEAP, Terra Nova,Pinnacle Insight, Golden Package, Delta Math

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitorprogress and success of this goal? Leonidas Elementary will strive to show growth on all measures noted above.

Contact Name: Angelic Bower

List of Objectives:

Name ObjectiveImproveMath

The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy or more on the state assessments will increase ateach grade level. More specifically, each grade level cohort will increase by 5% from the 2011 MEAPthe number of students performing at or above 80% accuracy on the 2013 MEAP Assessment.

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1.1. Objective: Improve Math

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal: The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy ormore on the state assessments will increase at each grade level. More specifically, each grade level cohort willincrease by 5% from the 2011 MEAP the number of students performing at or above 80% accuracy on the2013 MEAP Assessment.

List of Strategies:Name StrategyCommonAssessments

The staff will identify and implement common math assessments and align curriculum withthe Common Core.

CurriculumAlignment

Staff will align and implement Common Core State Standards. This will be accomplishedby creating curriculum maps which include pacing guidelines at each grade level.

Research BasedInstruction

Teachers will implement Common Core Standards with fidelity, including activities thatsupport learning of geometry, fractions, and computation instruction through daily drills,games and manipulatives.

1.1.1. Strategy: Common Assessments

Strategy Statement: The staff will identify and implement common math assessments and align curriculumwith the Common Core.

Selected Target AreasI.2.A.3 A collaborative culture that incorporates a philosophy of continuous improvement exists at theschool or within a program. Staff members work as teams to gather and analyze information and makedecisions regarding the modification of their instructional practice.I.3.A.1 Assessments are aligned with the curriculum and instruction. They have been designed by matchingthe appropriate measurement method to the type of learning targets (knowledge, reasoning, skill,performance or disposition.)I.3.A.3 Student assessment is viewed as an essential component in the monitoring of student achievement.Aligned standardized assessments, periodic benchmark assessments as well as a variety of culminatingassessments are incorporated into daily practice. In addition, teachers use frequent formative assessmentactivities to inform instruction.

What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?

Dr. Robert Marzano - What Works in Schools, 2003;Classroom Instruction That Works, 2012Dr. Rick Stiggins: Common Formative Assessments,Classroom Assessment and Grading That Works, 2006School Improvement Framework, MDE, 2009

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List of Activities:Activity Begin

DateEndDate

Staff Responsible

Create Common Assessments 2012-09-04

2013-06-28

All staff

Identification and implementation ofcommon math assessment

2012-09-04

2013-06-28

All staff

Staff training for common mathassessment implementation

2012-09-04

2013-06-28

Administration,ISD, math committee,curriculum coordinator, and all staff.

1.1.1.1. Activity: Create Common Assessments

Activity Type: Professional Development

Activity Description: Staff will work to create and identify common benchmark assessment in all gradelevels. Curriculum Crafter and the ISD consultant(s) will be used as a resource.

The math committee will attend professional development pertaining to: Delta Math and Pinnacle,curriculum alignment/common assessments with the Common Core and Project Magellan (math datastudy)

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Administration and staff

Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 2012-09-04, End Date - 2013-06-28

Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A

Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:Resource Funding Source Planned

AmountActualAmount

1.1.1.2. Activity: Identification and implementation of common mathassessment


Activity Description: After review of all available assessments the grade levels will make arecommendation for implementation of common math assessments.

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Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff




AmountActualAmount

1.1.1.3. Activity: Staff training for common math assessment implementation


Activity Description: All staff will align curriculum and create assessments based on the CommonCore.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Administration,ISD, math committee, curriculumcoordinator, and all staff.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff, ISD, and administration.




AmountActualAmount

1.1.2. Strategy: Curriculum Alignment

Strategy Statement: Staff will align and implement Common Core State Standards. This will beaccomplished by creating curriculum maps which include pacing guidelines at each grade level.

Selected Target AreasI.1.A.2 The school's curriculum framework is based upon and organized around the adopted state and localcurriculum documents.I.1.B.1 Communication and articulation about the curriculum is a high priority for the entire staff. A dialogis promoted between and across grade levels and content areas. Particular emphasis is paid to thecurriculum dialog of teachers from one instructional level to another.

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I.2.A.1 The content of the curriculum is directly aligned and consistent with the district's curriculumframework. Processes used to develop cohesive and essential content require articulation within and acrossgrade levels and content areas.


Dr. Robert Marzano - What Works in Schools - Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, 2003

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleCreate Curriculum Maps/Pacing Guides 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All staff and ISD.Everyday Math/Common Core State Standards comparison 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All staff and ISD.

1.1.2.1. Activity: Create Curriculum Maps/Pacing Guides


Activity Description: Instructional staff will design and utilize curriculum maps for math to determinethe learning progression at each grade level. The goal will be to have strong vertical and horizontalalignment. Pacing guides will guarantee staff implements Common Core Standards for all studentswithin the determined time frame.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff and ISD.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff and ISD.




AmountActualAmount

1.1.2.2. Activity: Everyday Math/Common Core State Standards comparison


Activity Description: Staff will work at grade level and across grade levels to determine curriculumalignment; more specifically the skill alignment in Everyday Math with the Common Core State

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Standards. Staff will use this information to modify/adjust our implemented curriculum.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff and ISD.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff and ISD.




AmountActualAmount

1.1.3. Strategy: Research Based Instruction

Strategy Statement: Teachers will implement Common Core Standards with fidelity, including activitiesthat support learning of geometry, fractions, and computation instruction through daily drills, games andmanipulatives.

Selected Target AreasI.2.B.3 Staff believe that active student engagement is a key feature of student success and there is anexpectation that all teachers will design lessons and assessments that engage their students.II.2.B.4 Monitoring of the school improvement plan is the responsibility of all staff implementing strategiesas the result of the plan. Data analysis occurs on a continuous basis and staff members frequentlycollaborate to make adjustments in the plan based upon the data analyzed.I.1.A.2 The school's curriculum framework is based upon and organized around the adopted state and localcurriculum documents.I.1.B.1 Communication and articulation about the curriculum is a high priority for the entire staff. A dialogis promoted between and across grade levels and content areas. Particular emphasis is paid to thecurriculum dialog of teachers from one instructional level to another.


Dr. Robert Marzano: What Works in Schools, The Art and Science of Teaching, 20032011 fall MEAP results, Project Magellan, Pinnacle Insight, and Delta Math.

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleGeometry, Measurement, and Basic Computation 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All staff

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1.1.3.1. Activity: Geometry, Measurement, and Basic Computation


Activity Description: Teachers will supplement the curriculum with interventions from Delta Math tosupport the Common Core targeting specific skills with daily math drills in geometry, fractions, andbasic computation. ISD will be used as consultants.


Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All Staff




AmountActualAmount

Math Professional Development General Funds 5,000.00 0.00

Goal 2: Improve Reading

Content Area: English Language ArtsDevelopment Status: Complete

Student Goal Statement: All students will be proficient in Reading in accordance with Common Core StateStandards by 2014.

Gap Statement: Our needs assessment showed that we have proficiency gaps in the areas of Informational Text,Comprehension, and Word Recognition/Word Study. DIBELS data shows a wide range of gaps with the largestoccurring in the upper grades. 100% of the students are at risk based on socio-economic data. Approximately 50%of the population is labeled English Second Language. We will continue to focus on Reading Comprehension,Informational Text, Word Recognition/Word Study and Fluency skills to further our academic achievement inthese areas.

Cause for Gap: Prior knowledge deficiencies; vocabulary mastery deficits; more than half the students score asEnglish Second Language learners; socio-economic data would qualify 100% of the student population as at risk.Multiple grades leads to limited instructional time.

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement: MEAP Scores*Benchmark Common Assessments * Terra Nova * Pinnacle Insight * DIBELS * Title III English SecondLanguage After School Literacy Program * ELPA

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitor

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progress and success of this goal? We will strive to show growth on all measures noted above by formative andsummative assessments, such as: common assessments, DIBELS, PALS and REWARDS, end of unit tests,benchmark assessments, and 6 Minute Solutions. Teachers will be trained in and pilot Standards Based Reportingaccording to Marzano's methodology.

Contact Name: Suzy Garner

List of Objectives:

Name ObjectiveImproveReading

The staff will continually analyze literacy data (MEAP, DIBELS, Terra Nova). Grade 3 will be at 70%proficiency. The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy or more on the state assessments willincrease at each grade level. Each grade level cohort will demonstrate growth in literacy data. Studentswill increase on benchmark scores from beginning of the year to the end of the year on DIBELSassessment.

2.1. Objective: Improve Reading

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal: The staff will continually analyze literacy data (MEAP,DIBELS, Terra Nova).Grade 3 will be at 70% proficiency. The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy or more on the stateassessments will increase at each grade level. Each grade level cohort will demonstrate growth in literacy data.Students will increase on benchmark scores from beginning of the year to the end of the year on DIBELSassessment.

List of Strategies:Name StrategyImplementation of RTI Model(Response to Intervention)

Teachers will utilize the RTI model by implementing DIBELS assessment toidentify students and group them according to ability.

Research Based Interventions Teachers will implement researched base intervention strategies in reading eg.Road to the Code, 6 Minute Solutions, REWARDS, PALS, K-PALS, UpperPALS, Deb Wahlstrom strategies.

Teaching Treasures Readingprogram

Teachers will teach the Treasures Reading series with fidelity. Curriculum willbe aligned with the Common Core and common assessments will be utilized.

2.1.1. Strategy: Implementation of RTI Model (Response to Intervention)

Strategy Statement: Teachers will utilize the RTI model by implementing DIBELS assessment to identifystudents and group them according to ability.

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Selected Target Areas


Leonidas Elementary will utilize the RTI model and apply research based interventions to assist studentneeds.

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleDIBELS Assessment 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 Classroom teachers will assess students.

2.1.1.1. Activity: DIBELS Assessment

Activity Type: Other

Activity Description: K-6th Grade will be DIBELS assessed a minimum of three times throughout theschool year. Will explore opportunities to progress monitor strategic or intensive students.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Classroom teachers will assess students.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity:




AmountActualAmount

Substitute Teacher Costs, Testing Materials/DIBELS website General Funds 1,500.00

2.1.2. Strategy: Research Based Interventions

Strategy Statement: Teachers will implement researched base intervention strategies in reading eg.Road to the Code, 6 Minute Solutions, REWARDS, PALS, K-PALS, Upper PALS, Deb Wahlstromstrategies.

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Selected Target AreasI.2.B.2 There is a strong belief within the school or program that all students can succeed. This isdemonstrated in the expanded use at both the school or program and classroom levels of a variety of bestpractices designed to meet the differentiated needs of individual learners. Technology is a key componentof instructional practice.I.3.A.1 Assessments are aligned with the curriculum and instruction. They have been designed by matchingthe appropriate measurement method to the type of learning targets (knowledge, reasoning, skill,performance or disposition.)


The RTI process has helped us to identify several research based intervention strategies to utilize includingK-Pals, Pals, Six Minute Solutions, REWARDS

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleProfessional Development in Reading 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 ISD staff

2.1.2.1. Activity: Professional Development in Reading


Activity Description: ELA training provided by the ISD.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: ISD staff

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff




AmountActualAmount

Substitute Time, Intervention Program Materials, ISD Staff Support Title II Part A 1,000.00

2.1.3. Strategy: Teaching Treasures Reading program

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Strategy Statement: Teachers will teach the Treasures Reading series with fidelity. Curriculum will bealigned with the Common Core and common assessments will be utilized.

Selected Target AreasI.1.A.2 The school's curriculum framework is based upon and organized around the adopted state and localcurriculum documents.I.3.A.1 Assessments are aligned with the curriculum and instruction. They have been designed by matchingthe appropriate measurement method to the type of learning targets (knowledge, reasoning, skill,performance or disposition.)II.2.B.4 Monitoring of the school improvement plan is the responsibility of all staff implementing strategiesas the result of the plan. Data analysis occurs on a continuous basis and staff members frequentlycollaborate to make adjustments in the plan based upon the data analyzed.


Utilization of the School Improvement Framework rubrics to identify effective strategies. Deb Wahlstrominstructional strategies and Dr. Robert Marzano Best Practices/Standards Based Reporting.

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleReading Curriculum 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All Staff

2.1.3.1. Activity: Reading Curriculum


Activity Description: Teachers will teach the Treasures reading program with fidelity. Interventionprograms consist of PALS, Rewards, Response to Intervention, and 6 Minute Solution.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All Staff

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All Staff




AmountActualAmount

Staff Time/Substitutes Title II Part A 2,000.00

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Goal 3: Improve Science

Content Area: ScienceDevelopment Status: Complete

Student Goal Statement: All students will be proficient in science according to the Common Core StateStandards by 2014.

Gap Statement: MEAP Score distribution show proficiency gaps in science processes, physical science, andearth science. Science strand analysis reveals that a high percentage of our students are not proficient in all areasof science. There was an overall gap in proficiency of 15% between (the higher score)life science and (the lowerscore) physical science.

Cause for Gap: Instructional time is impacted by teaching multiple grades within one classroom. A reason for thegap is science instruction with fidelity. There is a significant number of students that are ESL learners.Implementation of science curriculum alignment is needed. Materials for science instruction is needed.

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement: 2011 fall MEAPScores * Pinnacle Insight *

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitorprogress and success of this goal? Leonidas Elementary will strive to show growth on all measures noted above.Data will included MEAP * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse *

Contact Name: Becky Gray

List of Objectives:

Name ObjectiveImproveScience

The percentages of students achieving 80% accuracy or more on the state assessments will increaseat each grade level. More specifically each grade level cohort will increase by 10 % - 15%.

3.1. Objective: Improve Science

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal: The percentages of students achieving 80% accuracy ormore on the state assessments will increase at each grade level. More specifically each grade level cohort willincrease by10 % - 15%.

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List of Strategies:Name StrategyReplishishComsumableMaterials

Teachers will develop a list of materials / resources for implementation of the sciencecurriculum. Based upon the utilization of Curriculum Crafter to align sciencecurriculum at each grade level.

Standards - BasedScience Instruction

Teachers will utilize Curriculum Crafter to ensure that state content is being taught.Common assessments will be administered and collected for each grade level.

3.1.1. Strategy: Replishish Comsumable Materials

Strategy Statement: Teachers will develop a list of materials / resources for implementation of the sciencecurriculum. Based upon the utilization of Curriculum Crafter to align science curriculum at each gradelevel.

Selected Target AreasI.1.A.1 The curriculum documents are the basic framework for instruction. They contain essential andrigorous content that guides what is taught within and across grade levels. They provide consistency andcontinuity to the curriculum and instruction practiced at the school and reflects the belief that all studentsshould actively construct and apply knowledge.


2011 fall MEAP scores * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleReplenish Comsumable Materials 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All classroom teachers / science chair person.

3.1.1.1. Activity: Replenish Comsumable Materials


Activity Description: Teachers will submit a list of needed materials to the science chair as defined byCurriculum Crafter.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All classroom teachers / science chair person.

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Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff.




AmountActualAmount

Professional Development/Substitute Costs Title II Part A 150.00 0.00

3.1.2. Strategy: Standards - Based Science Instruction

Strategy Statement: Teachers will utilize Curriculum Crafter to ensure that state content is being taught.Common assessments will be administered and collected for each grade level.

Selected Target AreasI.1.A.2 The school's curriculum framework is based upon and organized around the adopted state and localcurriculum documents.I.1.A.3 The school's curriculum documents are designed in a way that ensures cohesion within and acrossgrade levels and content areas.I.2.A.1 The content of the curriculum is directly aligned and consistent with the district's curriculumframework. Processes used to develop cohesive and essential content require articulation within and acrossgrade levels and content areas.I.3.A.1 Assessments are aligned with the curriculum and instruction. They have been designed by matchingthe appropriate measurement method to the type of learning targets (knowledge, reasoning, skill,performance or disposition.)


2011 MEAP * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse * common assessment

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleProfessional Development 2012-10-04 2013-06-28 Classroom teachers, data coach, and ISD staff.

3.1.2.1. Activity: Professional Development


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Activity Description: Curriculum maps and common assessments will be created.Marzano's standards-based reporting training.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Classroom teachers, data coach, and ISD staff.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Classroom teachers, data coach, and ISD staff.




AmountActualAmount

Professional Development / Substitute Teacher Cost Title II Part A 600.00 0.00

Goal 4: Improve Social Studies

Content Area: Social StudiesDevelopment Status: Complete

Student Goal Statement: All students will be proficient in Social Studies by 2014.

Gap Statement: MEAP data reports reveal a proficiency gap in civics, history, and knowledge process skills.

Cause for Gap: Instructional time is impacted by teaching multiple grades within one classroom space. Socialstudies needs to be taught with fidelity. A significant number of the students are ESL learners.

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement: 2011 MEAP Scores* Pinnacle Insight data warehouse * common assessment

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitorprogress and success of this goal? Leonidas Elementary will strive to show growth on all measures noted above.

Contact Name: Adam Bowen

List of Objectives:

Name ObjectiveImproveSocialStudies

The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy or more on the state assessment will increase.More specifically, each grade level cohort will increase by 10% - 15% from the 2011 MEAPnumber of students performing at / or above 80 % on the 2012 MEAP assessment.

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4.1. Objective: Improve Social Studies

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal: The percentage of students achieving 80% accuracy ormore on the state assessment will increase. More specifically, each grade level cohort will increase by 10% -15% from the 2011 MEAP number of students performing at / or above 80 % on the 2012 MEAP assessment.

List of Strategies:Name StrategyStandards Based SocialStudies Instruction

Teachers will utilize Curriculum Crafter to ensure that all curriculum standards arebeing taught at each grade level. Common assessments will be administered andcollected at each grade level.

4.1.1. Strategy: Standards Based Social Studies Instruction

Strategy Statement: Teachers will utilize Curriculum Crafter to ensure that all curriculum standards arebeing taught at each grade level. Common assessments will be administered and collected at each gradelevel.

Selected Target AreasI.1.A.1 The curriculum documents are the basic framework for instruction. They contain essential andrigorous content that guides what is taught within and across grade levels. They provide consistency andcontinuity to the curriculum and instruction practiced at the school and reflects the belief that all studentsshould actively construct and apply knowledge.I.1.A.2 The school's curriculum framework is based upon and organized around the adopted state and localcurriculum documents.I.1.B.2 The school makes a concerted effort to ensure that all students have a clear understanding of whatthey are studying and why they are studying it.I.2.A.2 Instructional planning is focused upon ensuring student success. Instructional practice is designedaround the needs, interests and aptitudes of the individual students. The result is a curriculum that allowsstudents to derive meaning from all of their educational experiences.III.2.C.3 Teacher input is a key feature in the analysis of professional development initiatives. Results aresolicited and analyzed based upon the changes in classroom practice, implementation of the curricular andinstructional program, and the impact on student achievement.


2011 fall MEAP scores * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse * common assessment

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List of Activities:Activity Begin

DateEnd Date Staff Responsible

Standards - Based ProfessionalDevelopment

2012-09-04

2013-06-28

All classroom teachers, data coach, and ISDstaff.

4.1.1.1. Activity: Standards - Based Professional Development


Activity Description: Curriculum maps will be created as well as common assessments. Marzano'sstandards-based reporting training.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All classroom teachers, data coach, and ISDstaff.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All classroom teachers, data coach, and ISD staff.




AmountActualAmount

Professional Development / Substitute Costs Title II Part A 600.00 0.00

Goal 5: Improve Writing

Content Area: OtherDevelopment Status: Complete

Student Goal Statement: All students will be proficient in writing According to Common Core State Standardsby 2014.

Gap Statement: The data from the 2011 MEAP reveals that students at both grade levels were not proficient inthe writing process. Small student numbers in each grade demographics doesn't reveal a trend.

Cause for Gap: Writing needs to be taught with fidelity.A significant number of the students are ESL learners.

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement: MEAP Scores *

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Collins Writing Prompts (3 times a year)scored with teachers' rubric * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitorprogress and success of this goal? Increased proficiency percentages on MEAP writing reports and CollinsWriting Folders.

Contact Name: Suzy Garner

List of Objectives:

Name ObjectiveIncrease WritingProficiency

Increase the percent of students proficient on the MEAP writing to 50% at grades fourand seven.

5.1. Objective: Increase Writing Proficiency

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal: Increase the percent of students proficient on the MEAPwriting to 50% at grades four and seven.

List of Strategies:Name StrategyCollins Writng FolderReviews

All teachers will utilize Collins Writing Folders. The writing team will review theCollins Folders two or more times per year.

5.1.1. Strategy: Collins Writng Folder Reviews

Strategy Statement: All teachers will utilize Collins Writing Folders. The writing team will review theCollins Folders two or more times per year.

Selected Target AreasI.2.B.1 The school or program ensures that students have the supports they need to meet the requiredstandards. Teachers provide opportunities for students to use many and varied approaches to demonstratecompetency. The school or program continuously adapts curriculum, instruction, and assessments to meetits students' diverse and changing needs.I.2.B.3 Staff believe that active student engagement is a key feature of student success and there is anexpectation that all teachers will design lessons and assessments that engage their students.III.2.C.3 Teacher input is a key feature in the analysis of professional development initiatives. Results aresolicited and analyzed based upon the changes in classroom practice, implementation of the curricular andinstructional program, and the impact on student achievement.

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2011 MEAP scores * Collins Writing Folders * Pinnacle Insight data warehouse * data coach

List of Activities:Activity Begin Date End Date Staff ResponsibleMEAP related writing 2012-09-04 2013-06-28 All classroom teachers.

5.1.1.1. Activity: MEAP related writing


Activity Description: Collins Writing Folders and Folder Reviews.

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: All classroom teachers.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: All staff.




AmountActualAmount

Collins Writing Materials Substitute Costs General Funds 300.00 0.00

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Resource ProfileFunding Source Planned Amount Actual Amount

Title II Part A $4,350.00 $0.00

General Funds $6,800.00 $0.00

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Additional RequirementsComprehensive Needs Assessment

The comprehensive needs assessment (CNA) requirement is met by completing a School Data Profile/Analysis(SDP/A), School Process Profile, and Summary Report. The comprehensive needs assessment must be completedprior to creating a new plan or annually updating an existing school improvement plan.

Use the results of the comprehensive needs assessment to develop Goals/Objectives/Strategies and Activities.Ensure that the Gap Statements and Causes for Gaps included in the Goals information address all four measuresof data: student achievement data, school programs/process data, perceptions data (must include teachers andparents; student data is encouraged), and demographic data.

1. How was the comprehensive needs assessment conducted?

We analyzed the School Process Rubrics and addressed areas of need within the School Improvement Plan.The School Data Profile confirmed areas of need.

Curriculum Alignment that Corresponds to the Goals

1. Describe how the curriculum is aligned with State standards and how this alignment will help the school

meet the academic Goals. Describe the process for review and revision of the curriculum; evidence couldinclude a timeline for curriculum review or a description of the review process.

Curriculum is aligned with Common Core State Standards. Use of Curriculum Crafter, the Pinnacle Insightdata warehouse, and common assessment are incorporated into meeting academic goals.

2. Describe how decisions about curriculum, instruction and assessment are made at this school, and how all

stakeholders are involved in the process.

Our curriculum is data driven. Purchases in curriculum are made based on a as need basis. Considerationfor curriculum purchase begins in specific content areas and moves to a building consensus to a districtconsensus. This involves all stakeholders.

Staff Development

Use the results of the comprehensive needs assessment to create a written professional development plan thatidentifies ongoing, sustained professional development that is aligned to the Goals, Objectives and Strategies.These specific professional development activities must be included as Activities under the Goals section. Districtprofessional development activities that align to the school's CNA should also be included in the school-levelActivities section.

Alternative Measures of Assessment

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1. Describe the process for developing, or the alternative measures of assessment used, that will provide

authentic assessment of pupils' achievements, skills, and competencies.

Use Curriculum Crafter common assessments, MEAP, Terra Nova, ELPA, and research based interventionsmeasure students' achievement and skills.

Effective Use of Technology

1. Describe the methods for effective use of technology as a way of improving learning and delivery of

services and for integration of involving technology in the curriculum.

We acknowledge the importance of technology by implementing the following tools for teachers, as thestudent population is restricted from using technology based on religious reasons: Curriculum Crafter,Delta Math, Powerschool, and Powergrade.

Evaluation of the School Improvement Plan

1. Describe how the school annually evaluates the implementation of, and results achieved by, the SIP, using

data from the State's annual assessments and other indicators of academic achievement.

The School Improvement Plan is aligned around our data. The improvement team and core curriculumcommittees analyze the data and align instruction to fit the needs of our student population. We refer toMEAP data on an annual basis and local assessment to monitor student progress. Trends in studentperformance are monitored and used to identify the strengths / weaknesses in our curriculum and / orinstruction.

2. Describe how school and student information and progress will be shared with all stakeholders in a language

that they can understand.

Student progress is presented through staff meetings, committee meetings and board meetings. Studentprogress is presented using a variety of multimedia graphs, charts, etc... Parents have access to studentprogress, they are provided with mid-term and regular progress reports.

Building Level Decision-Making

1. Describe how school stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process, including, but not limited tothe development of the Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Activities included in the school improvementplan. School board members, school building administrators, teachers and other school employees, pupils,parents of pupils attending that school, parents of pupils attending that school, and other residents of theschool district shall be invited and allowed to voluntarily participate in the development, review andevaluation of the district's school improvement plans.

Stakeholders are responsible for selected areas of the school improvement plan. Curriculum committees

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analyze MEAP and local data and a representative of each committee serves on the School ImprovementTeam. The Improvement team aligns the school goals based upon the data. Our ISD staff and our datacoach have been actively involved in providing staff with information to use the data to guide instruction.

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AssurancesEdYES!

1. Literacy and math are tested annually in grades 1-5 (MCL 380.1280b)

Response: Yes

Comments:

2. Our school published a fully compliant annual report. (The Annual Education Report (AER) satisfies this).

If yes, please provide a link to the report on your website in the comments field (if applicable).

Response: Yes

Comments:

Educational Development Plan (EDP)

1. Our school has the 8th grade parent approved Educational Development Plans (EDPs) on file.

Response: No

Comments: Our school has an Amish population and it is their belief that they do not attend school after

grade eight.

2. Our school reviews and annually updates the EDPs to ensure academic course work alignment.

Response: No

Comments: Our school has an Amish population and they do not attend school after grade eight.

Health and Safety (HSAT)

The following assurances come directly from the Healthy School Action Tool (HSAT) Assessment(http://www.mihealthtools.org/hsat), an online tool for school buildings to assess their school healthenvironments. If your school completed the HSAT in the past year, you may refer back to your report to answerthe following assurances. Responses to these assurances are necessary - whether you've completed the HSAT ornot. These assurances are designed to help school improvement teams think about conditions for learning in theirschool, specifically related to student health and safety, and develop strategies in their school improvement plan toaddress any identified needs.

1. Our School has a written policy on school safety that supports proactive, preventative approaches to ensure

a safe school environment.

Response: Written policy, fully implemented

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http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-380-1280b

http://www.mihealthtools.org/hsat

Comments:

2. All teachers in our school have received professional development in management techniques to create

calm, orderly classrooms.

Response: Yes

Comments:

3. Our school communicates all of our health and safety policies to students, staff, substitute teachers, parents

and visitors through the parent handbook or newsletter at least once a year.

Response: Yes

Comments: The Student Handbook contains this information.

4. Our school has used data from a student health/safety assessment at least once in the past two years to assist

in planning actions that will improve our school's environment and/or to determine the impact of changesthat we have made on student attitudes and behaviors.

Response: Yes

Comments: MiPHY, Health/Safety Committee

5. Our school has taken action on the Michigan State Board of Education Policy on Comprehensive School

Health Education.

Response: Reviewed policy, but not yet adopted

Comments:

6. All teachers who provide health education instruction received annual professional development/continuing

education specifically related to health education.

Response: Yes

Comments:

7. The health education curriculum used in our school is the Michigan Model for Health® Curriculum.

Response: No, but use a health education curriculum

Comments:

8. The health education curriculum used in our school involves student interaction with their families and their

community.

Response: No

Comments:

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9. Our school has taken action on the Michigan State Board of Education Policy on Quality Physical

Education.

Response: No action taken

Comments: Classroom teachers teach PE as this is a basic skills school.

10. At our school, physical education teachers annually participate in professional development specific to

physical education.

Response: No

Comments: The classroom teachers are the PE teachers.

11. The physical education curriculum used in our school is:

Response: Other curriculum

Comments: Use of the state standards.

12. At least three times during the past 12 months, our school offered programs, activities or events for

families about physical activity.

Response: Yes

Comments:

13. Our school offers the following amount of total weekly minutes of physical education throughout the year.

Response: 150 minutes or more at elementary level, 225 minutes or more at middle/high level

Comments:

14. Our school has taken action on the Michigan State Board of Education Policy on Nutrition Standards.

Response: Adopted policy, fully implemented

Comments:

15. The food service director/manager participated in professional development related to food or nutrition

during the past 12 months.

Response: Yes

Comments:

16. The food service director/manager supports/reinforces in the cafeteria what is taught in health education.

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Response: Yes

Comments:

17. During the past 12 months, our school collected information from parents to help evaluate/improve school

meals or foods offered a la carte, in concessions, school stores, vending machines, or as a part of classroomcelebrations/parties or at school events.

Response: Yes

Comments: Chartwell Survey

18. Our school makes a good faith effort to ensure that federally reimbursable school nutrition programs are

the main source of nutrition at school rather than vending or a la carte.

Response: Yes

Comments:

19. Our school has a health services provider or school nurse accessible to students.

Response: No

Comments:

20. Our school has a written policy on school safety that involves parents, and broader community, in

collaborative efforts to help ensure a safe school environment.

Response: Written policy, fully implemented

Comments: Policy 8400

21. Our school has a system in place for collecting relevant student medical information.

Response: Yes

Comments:

22. Our school has taken action on the Michigan State Board of Education Positive Behavior Support Policy.

Response: Reviewed policy, but not yet adopted

Comments:

23. During the past 12 months, the school counseling staff has provided professional development to school

health staff about identification and referral of students related to violence and suicide prevention.

Response: No

Comments: We do not have a health staff but teachers and parapros have been informed.

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24. During the past 12 months, the school counselor/psychologist/social worker offered information to students

(presentations, materials, individual or group counseling activities, events) about bullying, harassment andother peer to peer aggression.

Response: Yes

Comments: Teachers make presentations.

25. During the past 12 months, the school counselor/psychologist/social worker has collaborated with

appropriate school staff or community agencies to implement programs or activities related to bullying,harassment and other peer to peer aggression.

Response: No

Comments: Our school does not have this type of support staff but the teachers address bullying,

harassment and other peer to peer aggression.

26. During the past 12 months, the school counseling staff identified students who are at risk of being victims

or perpetrators of violence.

Response: No

Comments: The teachers are the primary identifiers.

27. Our school's mission statement includes the support of employee health and safety.

Response: Yes

Comments:

28. During the past year, our school supported staff participation in health promotion programs by having a

budget for staff health promotion.

Response: No

Comments:

29. During the past year, our school supported staff in healthy eating by providing healthy food choices at staff

meetings.

Response: No

Comments:

30. Our school has a written family involvement policy that advocates for strong connections between the

home, school and the community as a means of reducing barriers to student achievement.

Response: Written Policy, but not fully implemented

Comments: Our district utilizes a district policy so that there is no conflict between building and district

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operations.

31. Our school has a parent education program.

Response: Yes

Comments:

32. During the past 12 months, our school collected information from parents to help evaluate/improve school

health education in our school.

Response: No

Comments:

33. During non school hours the community has access to indoor facilities for physical activity (such as gym,

weight room, hallway for walking, pool, basketball court).

Response: Access to no indoor facilities

Comments:

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StakeholdersList of names, positions and e-mail addresses of the stakeholders (staff, parents, community/business membersand, as appropriate, students) who were involved in the planning, design, monitoring, and evaluation of this plan.

Title First Name Last Name Position E-mailMr. Lloyd Kirby Superintendent [email protected]. R. Mitch Miller Principal [email protected]

Mrs. Colleen SaxmanGrants/CurriculumCoordin

[email protected]

Ms. Becky GraySchoolImprovementRepres

[email protected]

Mrs. Sharon Wickey Teacher [email protected]. Kylie Bowen Teacher [email protected]

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Federal Office for Civil Rights

The institution complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirementsand regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of this school that no person on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, height, weight, marital status or disability shall besubjected to discrimination in any program, service or activity for which the district/school is responsible, or forwhich it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact Information

Schools/Districts are required to designate an employee to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out non-discrimination responsibilities.

Name/Position: Mitch Miller, Principal

Address: 328 E. State St.

Telephone Number: 269-432-2121

References

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964The Age Discrimination Act of 1975The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Elliott-Larsen prohibits discrimination against religion

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Supporting Documentation

No documentation was attached.

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