Terra Linda ElementaryAction Plan

By: Lisa Jackson, Jennifer Ludlow, and the Action Team

Our Journey to ActionReason for starting the Journey

Selection of committeeData and Article Reviews

Selection of key Action Steps and Strategies based on identified areas of needStaff Input- Additions, Tweaks, and Questions

Action: Ready Set Go!

MissionOur mission is to provide a safe,

nurturing environment where students will excel

academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.

VisionTerra Linda Tigers ROAR- We respect others and are responsible and safe. Here at Terra Linda, we build leaders

one child at a time.

Goals and Action Steps

Goal 1Strengthen

PLCs

Key Action Step Strengthening PLCs

● Common PLC agenda ( ___ Grade PLC agenda)● Agenda will be shared with team members by Wednesday by Midnight MST● Use Big Rocks and data to identify and guide discussions for the strategies during the PLC time● Turn in your average for the pre and post tests for Math and Language Arts Benchmarks ● Identify on, above, and below students in reading and math and report to Jen monthly. You can

choose to use whatever format works for your team (google doc, boards, etc…)● Begin with the end in mind- leave with a clear expectation of what is to be taught assessed in

the following week, and know what needs to be prepared for the next PLC.

Goal 2Create a Culture of

Achievement by Building A Positive School Community

Key Action Step 1Teachers are purposeful in building positive relationships

with every student.● Greet students by name at door daily (Listen for music cue)● Each class will create a way to recognize students for positive interactions in the

classroom. Teachers will report back on how it is being done by Sept 18, when they will be shared in faculty mtg..

● Teachers help students take ownership over Principal’s Pride and identify areas they are particularly proud of. Students will then self-select what they are celebrated for. (Refer to Leadership Notebook in culture week plans)

● Teachers will select Leadership Students on their assigned weeks for morning announcements and put their names on the google doc.

● Teachers/ Jen will give out at least 3 ROAR cards each week (tracked)

Key Action Step 2-42. Build a sense of community by guiding students to build positive relationships with each other to reduce bullying, teasing, disrespect, etc.3. Embedded Leader in Me components into daily class instruction.4. High expectations for rule following and responsible behavior building-wide

regardless of location, person, etc.

● Weekly positive message on morning announcements from Principal to set the tone for the day.● Post pictures of kids who receive Principal’s pride in the hallway.● Create and use a hand signal to get student attention in large group gatherings (5, 4, 3, 2, 1).● Provide a weekly DEAL Lesson for teachers to present on Fridays as the special feature on morning

announcements.● Set a theme for the year built around building a positive culture and climate within the school, with

a focus on building positive relationships. Use the book, the Energy Bus with Faculty, Staff, and students as the theme for the year.

● Teaching Social Skills as part of morning announcements.

Action Steps 2-4 Continued...

● School Psychologist will teach social skills as part of morning announcements weekly.

● Integrate Leader in Me/ 7 Habits into daily class instruction/ core curriculum standards.

● Reinforce rules, consequence, voice levels posted throughout the building. Bathroom voice level needs to change from a 2 to a 1.

● Each class will utilize a suggestion box (provided) where students can nominate each other for leadership spotlights.

Action Step 5:● High expectations for rule following and responsible behavior

building-wide regardless of location, person, etc.○ Staff will reinforce the voice levels and rules in each area of the

building.○ Staff will reinforce rules, rewards and consequences for visitors,

subs, aides etc.○ Improve behavior in the lunchroom and playground by seating

kids by class, implementing playground rules, and reinforcing expectations taught during culture week.

○ PLC teachers leave a report for teachers on class behavior during Meet the Masters Time. Teachers follow through with rewards/consequences

Action Step 6:+ Change the perception of roles of aides in the building by teaching

respect and compliance of adults. + Increase level of respect shown to all adults in building: subs,

parents, district employees, presenters, etc.○ Change the terminology: aides to teachers (ie. Reading aides

becomes reading teachers).○Teach students that respect level is the same regardless of the

adult’s role. Reinforce this concept in assemblies, with subs, on the playground in the lunchroom, etc.

Indicators of Success

Goal 3Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction with a

particular emphasis on Language Arts

Key Action Step 1Ensure dedicated time each day for the required

components of the Balanced Literacy Block: Writing, Guided Reading, and Shared Reading

● Follow the master schedule and teach the entire literacy block at its designated times.

● Do Guided reading 5 days a week-- lowest kids on Fridays. Suggested: Above level students  twice  a week, on level students 3 x a week, low kids 5 days a week.

● Have student write multiple times every day● Objectives in “I CAN” statements will be posted and referred to daily● Assess student progress at least twice a month in Literacy and Math using

common assessments and share the data and strategies in PLCs

Key Action Step 2Dedicate time throughout the year to strengthen Tier 1

instruction● Bi-Monthly planning time will be provided during music rotation ● Teams will have quarterly planning meetings● Once a month PD faculty meetings will be held to provide strategies

to strengthen Tier 1 instruction ● Jen will have a system in place for observing and providing feedback

in core areas● Jen will facilitate vertical teaming at least 3 times a year● Changing our mindset from fixed to growth using the motto:

“We work hard to do hard things”

Indicators of Success● Reduce by 10 % the number of students scoring below proficient on major

assessments ie: DIBELS, F & P, SAGE, math benchmarks, and language arts.● 100% of staff posting I CAN Statements for all core instruction.● 100% of staff following guidelines for the minimum time frame requirements for

Balanced Literacy components.● 80% of staff incorporating best practices in literacy instruction as measured by

classroom checks by Jen. What are 2 or 3 practices-- focused PD. Shared reading-Writing: How teaching skills, what evidence do we have that it’s improving instruction?

● 80% of students meeting individual and school wide goals● Students will confidently share goals and success with parents, teachers, and

other students throughout the school.

Staff Development+ Explicit training during opening meetings on Culture Week, Action Plan and Leader in Me

+ Book study on The Energy Bus for staff and students

+ Literacy block training-how to delve into F&P folder, minilessons. Differentiated when possible. Specific focus on Shared Reading and Writing.

+ Running records and using data to inform instruction.

+ Monthly sharing of strategies to increase student engagement during core instruction.

+ Data collection and analysis.