BELLS HIGH SCHOOL
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
2015-2016
BELLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Joe Moore, Superintendent
Approved by Board of Trustees:
November Board Meeting
Board President
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Table of Contents
Campus Improvement Committee Members
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District Goals
4
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
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Goal 1
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Goal 2
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Goal 3
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Goal 4
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Professional Development Plan
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Glossary of Acronyms
25
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Bells High School
Campus Improvement Committee Members
Administrative Representatives
Josh Weger, Principal
Yalonda Ivers, Assistant Principal
Teacher Representatives
Jennifer Sewell
Pam Neal
Shawn Poe
Carolyn Emory
Jason Fox
Parent and Community Representatives
James Gill
Nicki Cunliffe
Cindy Bankston
Jamie Derzapf
Corrie Branham
Guinnevere Simons
Margaret Hughes
Kelly Lewis
VISION STATEMENT
Bells ISD will create an innovative learning environment of high expectations to help students achieve personal success while
becoming responsible citizens.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of Bells ISD to provide engaging, purposeful learning experiences every day that develop graduates who are
productive citizens in a technologically advanced job market.
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DISTRICT GOALS for 2015-2016
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bells ISD will promote high standards for academic
achievement to ensure that every student earns a high school
diploma and meets postsecondary goals.
Bells ISD will support a positive and safe working environment
for all Bells ISD employees and students.
Bells ISD will cultivate a system of strong communications that
promotes family engagement and community partnership.
Bells ISD will commit resources to attract and retain highly
qualified employees for all positions in the district.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Prioritized Strengths and Areas of Concern
CURRENT ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS - MET STANDARD
Met Standards on:
 Student Achievement (91)
 Student Progress (30)
 Closing Performance Gaps (51)
 Postsecondary Readiness (85)
2015 PERFORMANCE INDEX REPORT
100
90
80
70
60
50
BHS Score
40
Target
30
20
10
0
1 - Student
Achievement
2 - Student
Progress
3 - Closing
4 - Postsecondary
Performace Gaps
Readiness
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DISTINCTIONS
Reading / ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
*Student Progress
Performance Gaps
Postsecondary
Readiness
2015 vs 2014 BHS STAAR Passing Results - Spring (All Students)
120
100
80
2015
Need to be in the top 10
to earn a distinction.
60
Note:
th
11 of 40 comparison
schools in Performance
Gaps
40
12th of 40 comparison
schools in Postsecondary
Readiness
0
2014
2015 Adv
2014 Adv
20
English I
English II
6
Algebra I
Biology
US History
2015 BHS VS STATE STAAR Results - Spring (All Students)
120
100
97
93
94
92
91
86
81
80
80
State Testing Data
Continued
66
63
BHS
State
60
BHS Level III
State Level III
40
28
21
20
15
6 8
20 18
23
5
0
0
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US Hist
Note: The passing rate for first-time test takers in English II was 90% for BHS (73% statewide).
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BHS SCORES WITH NEW PHASE IN STANDARDS (All Students)
120
100
93
86
80
80
State Testing Data
continued
97
87
80
77
94
92
89
77
73
74
64
Phase in 1 (2014-2015)
60
54
Phase in 2 (2015-2016)
Final (2021-2022)
40
20
0
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US History
Note: The new standards are scheduled to be implemented this Spring.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Additional Data
Annual Grade Level
Passing Rate
2014-2015
Bells High School
9th Grade – 100 %
10th Grade – 100%
11th Grade - 100%
12th Grade – 100%
This is after students paid for and attended summer school.
Percentage of at-risk students (current)
Bells High School: 27%
Percentage of economically disadvantaged
students (current)
Bells High School: 28.8%
Most Recent Dropout Rate (2012-2013)
Bells High School: .9%
SAT and ACT scores (2014-2015)
28 BHS Students took the ACT in 2014-15
(29.7% of Juniors and Seniors)
Previous years participation:
2013-14 - 28 students
2012-13 - 15 students
2011-12 - 19 students
2010-11 - 9 students
ACT Results
22
21.5
21
20.5
BHS 2014-15
20
State 2014-15
19.5
BHS 2013-14
19
18.5
18
English
9
Math
Reading
Science Composite
SAT Results
510
500
490
22 BHS Juniors and Seniors took the SAT in
2014-15 (23% of Juniors and Seniors)
480
470
BHS 2014-15
460
State 2014-2015
450
BHS 2013-14
440
430
420
410
Reading
Advanced classwork statistics (2014-2015)
Math
Writing
Honors English 9th-11th - 29.8% (31.6% in 2013-14)
AP English - 0% (10.5% in 2013-14)
AP Calculus - 6% of Seniors (7% in 2013-14)
Dual Credit English - 40% of Seniors (26.3% in 2013-14)
Dual Credit Government - 38% of Seniors (43.9% in 2013-14)
Dual Credit Economics - 8% of Seniors (10.5% in 2013-14)
Dual Credit US History - 22.45% of Juniors (36% in 2013-14)
Dual Credit Totals
34 Juniors and Seniors (36%) were enrolled in a dual credit course.
They took 71 courses in the fall and 67 courses in the spring.
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DATA REVIEWED
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District Goals/Plan
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool
Disaggregation of longitudinal TAPR data using AWARE.
Disaggregation of current-year state assessment data using AWARE.
Prior year budgets/entitlements and expenditures in relation to current year funding
priorities.
Staff development needs surveys
District and Campus-led administrative meetings
Results of State and Federal planning requirements
Teacher retention rates
Student retention rate
SAT / ACT Results along with High Ed Coordinating Board Reports
PBMAS Report
STRENGTHS
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DATA SOURCE
STAAR performance in all areas
STAAR performance of economically disadvantaged and special
education subgroups (closing performance gaps)
Student progress
ACT performance in Science and Math (Q1)
Number of students participating in Dual Credit and honors courses
Implementation of technology in classroom instruction
Meeting Requirements of HB 5 (Foundation Plan + Endorsements)
Parent communication and involvement
Participation in extra-curricular activities
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2014 State Assessment Reports
2014 Distinction Summary (TEA)
Surveys
AREAS OF CONCERN
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DATA SOURCE
Level III (advanced) performance and new phase in standards
Accountability Distinctions
English I and II retesters
District-wide writing curriculum
Student certifications (MOS, Adobe, etc…)
Student apathy, increasing student engagement, higher expectations
SAT performance
Vocabulary
Academic competitions (UIL)
Advanced coursework (AP) options in History and Science
2014 State Assessment Reports
2014 Distinction Summary (TEA) – Q4
Teacher Staff Development
CAMPUS NEEDS ASSESSMENT DATA
Curriculum and Instruction
 Improved model of Accelerated Instruction
 Substitute Training
 Additional Computers
School Safety
 More cameras outside/parking lot
 Fencing to secure exterior doors
 More Bullying awareness (motivational speaker)
 Appropriate use of technology training for students
Parent Involvement
 JH to HS transition with students and parents
 Possible volunteer program (PTO)
Special Programs
 Closing the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged / special
education students and all students
 Strategic Planning Process
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Spring 2014-15 Needs Assessments
Legend of Symbols for Completion of Objectives and Strategies
1 = Not yet started
2 = Implementation initiated
3 = Work in progress
4 = Completed
ACADEMICS
GOAL # 1:
Bells High School will promote high standards for academic achievement to ensure that
every student earns a high school diploma and meets postsecondary goals.
OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIES
RESOURCES
EVALUATION/
STAFF
TIMELINE
INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL
NEEDED: HUMAN,
EVIDENCE OF
RESPONSIBLE
START/END
DEVELOPMENT
MATERIAL, FISCAL
MONITORING
Target Goal #1: Improve student success rates to achieve the highest standards on State and Federal Accountability.
Meet all PBMAS compliance
Supt,
Local Funds
2016 PBMAS Report
August - May
indicators in 2015-2016 by
Asst Supt,
3
conforming to federal and state
Principals
requirements for all academic
programs
Meet State Accountability Targets Supt,
Local Funds
2016 State Accountability August - May
in all four indices of the state’s
Asst Supt,
Ratings
system: Student Achievement,
Principals
3
Student Progress, Performance
Gaps, and Postsecondary
Readiness.
Conduct comprehensive needs
Principals
Time
Tabulated Needs
Spring 2016
assessments related to
Assessment Instrument
3
accountability data, all school
programs, all student populations
Conduct accountability data
Principals,
Time
Agenda and notes from
August - May
3
review meetings each six weeks
Teachers
PLC meetings
Review formative assessments in Principals,
Time
Data from unit tests
August - May
3
department meetings / PLC
Teachers
3
Improve attendance rate (goal =
98%) monitoring excessive
absences weekly, warning letters
and phone contacts, Friday Night
School and truancy as
Principals, aide
Personnel,
Time
13
PEIMS Data
August - May
punishment.
Improve attendance rate through
Principals
Gift cards
PEIMS Data
August - May
positive rewards. Prize drawings
3
each month for perfect
attendance, exemptions from
semester exams.
Target Goal #2: Improve access to a challenging curriculum that engages students, promotes critical thinking and achievement at all
levels in all student groups.
Ensure a guaranteed and viable
Principals,
Local Funds
Lesson Plans,
August – May
curriculum by using the TEKS
Teachers
Unit Tests
3
Resource System in all core
classes
Incorporate student-centered,
Principals,
Lesson Plans,
Lesson Plans,
August - May
hands-on instruction to enhance
Teachers
Professional
Observations and Walk3
mastery of the curriculum and
Development
Throughs
higher levels of cognitive learning
Maintain 22:1 class size ratio (or
School Board,
Personnel
PEIMS data
August - May
4
less) to ensure high student
Supt,
performance
Principals
Target writing instruction
Asst. Supt,
Local Funds
Writing documents,
August - May
3
Principals,
STAAR ELA scores
Teachers
Target Goal #3: Improve student success rates for all learners including struggling learners and all student groups.
Use AWARE to disaggregate
Principals,
Personnel,
Lists of students,
August - May
accountability data to identify atTeachers
Funds
STAAR data
3
risk students and students with
special needs
4
3
Utilize morning, afternoon, and
advisory tutoring opportunities for
intervention and accelerated
instruction (at-risk students,
economically disadvantaged,
special needs). Assign students
to the learning lab as needed.
Engage in efforts to mainstream
students into the regular
classroom and provide solid
inclusion support for students with
special needs. Maintain a special
Principals,
Teachers
Local Funds
Master Schedules,
Progress Reports
August - May
Supt,
Diagnostician,
Counselors,
Principals
Professional Develop,
IDEA funding
PEIMS data,
PBMAS report,
TAPR report
August - May
14
3
4
3
2
education rate less than 8%.
Monitor and increase
performance of economically
disadvantaged students on state
assessments in all subject areas.
Provide a list of these students to
teachers.
Provide at-risk students with
accelerated instruction
opportunities within the master
schedule (English / Alg & Bio Lab
/ US History Accelerated
Instruction)
Implement Odysseyware program
as a credit recovery opportunity
and to offer courses typically not
available
Continue the Rite Flite program
for dyslexia services
Principals,
Teachers
Local, State, and
Federal funding
STAAR data 2016
June
Principals,
Teachers
Time
STAAR data,
Report Cards
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Transcripts,
Progress Reports
August - May
Principals,
Reading
Specialist
Principals
Title I Funds
Benchmarks,
STAAR data,
Observations
TAPR report
August - May
Furnish GED information for any
Personnel
student that decides to drop out,
4
encourage enrollment in GED
classes or registration for the
GED test
Provide appropriate curriculum for Principals,
Personnel,
Program Reviews
gifted and talented students as
Teachers
Time,
outlined in the Texas
Local Funds
2
Performance Standards Project
for GT. Teachers receive training
and implement strategies into
their lesson plans.
Provide training for teachers on
Principals,
Time
Professional
challenging all students and
Teachers
Local Funds
Development activities,
2
teaching to the upper-level (Ron
PLC meetings
Clark)
Target Goal #4: Improve the preparation of students for college-level coursework and career opportunities..
At least 75% of students will take
Principals
Parents,
Program Reviews
3
either a college entrance exam or
Local Funds,
15
August - May
August - May
August - May
August – May
4
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
meet TSI requirements
Administer the PSAT to all juniors
and offer the opportunity to
interested freshmen and
sophomores.
Provide resources that will enable
100% of all high school students
access to SAT and ACT prep
materials (Career Cruising) and
inform parents of opportunities
Provide incentives for students to
work on the Method Test Prep
program in Career Cruising
(prizes for reaching a certain
level)
Explore the possibility of using an
outside consultant to teach
testing strategies for the ACT /
SAT exams
Host a practice test day in our
computer lab using Method Test
Prep if 20+ will sign up
Address concern with students’
lack of vocabulary, weekly word
nerd winners, lead4ward
vocabulary tools
Continue opportunities for dual
enrollment courses (currently
offering English, Government,
Economics, US History, Math).
Communicate about the reduced
cost possibilities for low-income
students.
Increase the number of
articulated courses with Grayson
College
Increase the opportunities for
concurrent enrollment courses
through the college (Humanities,
Art History, College Algebra,
Activity Funds
Principals
Test Results
Fall 2015
Principals
Local Funding
TAPR Report
August - May
Principal,
Teachers
Local Funding
TAPR Report
August - May
Principals,
Parents
Parents
TAPR Report
August - May
Principals,
Teachers
Local Funds
SAT / ACT results
August - May
Assistant
Principal,
Teachers
Local Funds
SAT / ACT results
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Master Schedule
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Letter to Parents
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Master Schedule
August - May
Principals,
Teachers
16
3
Speech, Music Appreciation)
Continue support of Pre-AP and
AP programs in language arts
and mathematics. Strive for all
students involved in an AP course
to score a 3 or better on the
exam.
Publish a Guidance Handbook for
8th-12th grade that clearly
communicates graduation
requirements for BHS students
Host student / parent preenrollment conferences with all 8th
grade students before entering 9th
grade
Conduct registration events for
9th-11th grade students to review 4
year plans and college career
pathways
Increase the number of students
in Business and Technology
courses who are taking the
Microsoft and Adobe certification
tests in Spring 2016 (Goal of
25%). Involve local business
leaders
Provide students in Business and
Technology courses access to
Certiport practice activities for
improving skills in Microsoft Office
and Adobe products
Continue to offer Technology
Career Prep classes such as
game programming, robotics,
digital design, and art and
animation
Have a robotics team compete in
the NTBest competition
4
Provide students and parents with
3
4
4
3
2
2
4
School Board,
Supt,
Principals,
Curriculum
Director
6399 Funds,
Title II Funds
PEIMS roster,
Program Reviews,
Progress Reports
Each Six Weeks
Assistant
Principal,
Curriculum
Director
Principals,
Parents
Local Funds
Completed Document
December 2015
Local Funds
Distribute materials,
Completed documents
April-May 2016
Principals
Local Funds
Distributed materials,
Completed Documents
April – May 2016
Principals,
Tech Teachers
Carl Perkins Funding
Certificates awarded
June 2016
CTE Teachers
Carl Perkins Funding
Certiport Reports,
Certifications
June 2016
Principals
Local Funds
Master Schedule
August - May
Teacher,
Principal
Local Funds
November 2015
Principals
Time
Completed design,
Participation in the
competition
Student 4 year plans
17
April - May
guidance and counseling over the
different endorsements offered at
BHS.
Host Generation Texas week in
Principals,
Time
3
November to promote college and Teachers
career initiatives
Target Goal #5: Increase student and teacher access to advanced technologies.
2
3
1
2
3
Increase technology training
for teachers through 30 hours
of online, self-paced
professional development
opportunities in a Fall and
Spring Tech Challenge, topics
include Google Drive, Twitter,
PBL, Website Updating, etc . .
Upgrade high school CTE
computer labs (new computers
in Mrs. Faber’s lab, her old
computers moved to Mrs.
Fuller’s lab)
More computers available in
the library for online courses
Increase parent / community
awareness of instructional
resources by showcasing
technology resources used by
students and staff (smart board,
mimeo, ipads, netbooks)
Improve network infrastructure
and bandwidth, went from 20
megs to 100 megs, our average
usage is around 40-60 megs
Student Evaluations
November 2015
Principals,
Technology
Director,
Teachers
Local Technology
Funds
Comprehensive Needs
Assessment
August - June
Technology
Director
Local Technology
Funds
Budget Ledgers
Fall 2015
Technology
Director
Technology
Director,
Teachers
Local Technology
Funds
Time
Budget Ledgers
Fall 2016
Sign-in sheets
August – May
Technology
Director
Local Funds
General Ledger
June 2014
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SCHOOL CLIMATE
GOAL # 2:
Bells ISD will support a positive and safe working environment for all Bells ISD
employees and students.
OBJECTIVES/ STRATEGIES
INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
2
1
4
3
4
3
3
3
Provide programs for drug
prevention (Red Ribbon Week),
suicide prevention, and
violence prevention
Motivational speaker for drug
prevention, bullying, cyber
bullying, etc…
Continue a drug-testing
program for all students
involved in extracurricular
activities or that drive to
campus
All students will receive a
Student Code of Conduct and
discipline expectations. These
will be reviewed by the teachers
in advisory periods
Disciplinary Alternative
Educational Placement (DAEP)
will be provided to enforce
proper student behavior if
needed
Implement a district suicide
prevention plan created by
counselors.
Maintain the district Crisis
Management Plan and educate
teachers in handling crisis
situations, schedule drills to
practice different scenarios
Take measures to create a
STAFF
RESPONSIBLE
RESOURCES
NEEDED: HUMAN,
MATERIAL, FISCAL
EVALUATION/
EVIDENCE OF
MONITORING
TIMELINE
START/END
Principals,
Teachers
Local Funds
Safe-Schools Survey
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Budget ledger
August - May
Principals
Local Funds
Test Results
August - May
Principals
Teachers
Time
Discipline referrals
and records
August - May
Principals,
DAEP teacher
Local Funds
Discipline records
August - May
Principals
Time,
Local Funds
Sign-in sheets,
Certificates
August - May
Superintendent,
Principals
Time
District Needs
Assessment
August - December
School Board
Local Funds
Board meeting
Spring 2015
19
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
safer facility, fencing around the
perimeter, locking exterior
doors
Superintendent
minutes
Make sure all visitors to the
campus are screened and
required to have a visitor’s pass
Review the Anti-bullying and
Harassment Policy with
students annually. Students will
be informed that bullying and
sexual harassment will not be
tolerated.
Make FCA available to all
students on a weekly basis.
Use this organization for
activities such as SYATP,
Fields of Faith, etc…
Give students, parents, and
staff the opportunity to
complete Region 10 SafeSchools Survey
Utilize Remind 101, email,
memos, conferencing website,
and messenger system to keep
teachers and parents aware of
immediate school safety issues
Provide CPI training and
updates to campus team
annually
Utilize BISD School Resource
Officer on a daily basis, work
together to increase school
safety
Provide training to students on
bus evacuations procedures
Principals
Office Secretaries
Local Funds
Sign-in sheets
August - May
Principals,
Teachers
Time
Sign-in sheets,
Safe-Schools Survey
1st six weeks
Teachers,
Students
Time
Sign-in sheets
August - May
Assistant
Superintendent,
Principals
Time
Survey Results
supplied by Region
10
February 2016
Principals,
Teachers
Time
Documentation
August - May
Principals
Time
Certificates
August - May
Superintendent,
Principals
Local Funds
Time Sheet
August - May
Principals,
Teachers
Time
Documentation
Fall 2015
3
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PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
GOAL # 3:
3
3
3
4
4
1
2
Bells ISD will cultivate a system of strong communication that promotes family engagement and community
partnerships.
OBJECTIVES/ STRATEGIES
INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
100 club – all students that log
100 hours of community service
throughout their high school
career will receive a special
distinction during graduation
Provide students with
opportunities to participate in
projects (Bells Christmas
project, community food drive,
coat drive, Highway clean-up,
Blood drive, youth mentoring)
Update and maintain the
campus website, teacher webpages, extracurricular pages,
and weekly emails.
Publish online district
newsletter to highlight
accomplishments
Improve club participation rates,
reach students not active in
anything, showcase available
organizations to the incoming
8th graders. Continue Fish
Camp to help with the transition
to High School.
Create more clubs (Robotics,
Spanish, FCCLA, Chess, Auto,
Future Teachers of America) to
give more options to students
Invite parents to chaperone
student activities such as field
trips and social events
STAFF
RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION/
EVIDENCE OF
MONITORING
Student Log
TIMELINE
START/END
Assistant Principal
RESOURCES NEEDED:
HUMAN, MATERIAL,
FISCAL
Time
Principals
Teachers,
Community members
Time,
Local Funds,
Community donations
Record of donations
August - May
Principals,
Teachers,
Coaches
Time
Visitor counts to the
district website
All year
Assistant
Superintendent,
Principals,
Teachers
Principals,
Teachers,
Sponsors and
students
Time,
Local Funds
Newsletter posted
All year
Time
Sign-in Sheets
Spring 2016
Principals,
Teachers
Time
Sign-in sheets
August - May
Principals,
Teachers,
Parents
Time
District survey
August - May
21
August - May
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Provide facilities for communitywide activities within Board
policy guidelines
Issue press releases and other
information for publication in a
timely manner
Increase use of Messenger
Service and Remind 101 to
notify parents, employees, and
students of school updates,
emergency situations, and
weather reports
Use website, newsletter,
newspaper, faculty meetings,
student events to recognize
student achievements Feature
the names of all students that
made the honor roll each six
weeks.
Provide parents with up-to-date
information regarding STAAR
testing as it relates to their child
(testing calendar, graduation
requirement, results, etc . .)
Continue to use Parent Portal
to keep parents up-to-date on
student grades. Use the ICU
document to improve
communication between
teachers.
Inform parents of college
admission standards and
possible financial aid. Create a
bulletin board in the commons
with scholarship information
and applications.
Superintendent
Facilities
District calendar of
events
All year
Principals,
Teachers,
Coaches
Principals
Time
Publicity Archives
August - May
Time,
Local Funds
Survey feedback
August - May
Principals
Time
Documentation
August - May
Principals
Time,
Local Funds
Letters,
Sign-in sheets
August - May
Principals,
Teachers
Local Funds
Grade reports
August - May
Principals
Time,
Personnel
Sign-in sheets
August - May
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PERSONNEL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL # 4:
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
Bells ISD will commit resources to attract and retain highly qualified employees for all positions in the district.
OBJECTIVES/ STRATEGIES
INCLUDING
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Ensure that teachers and
paraprofessionals meet the
requirements for highly
qualified
Present teacher contract
renewal recommendations at
April Board meeting
Provide TEKS Resource
System, AWARE, technology,
and other trainings to
teachers throughout the year
Incorporate book study (What
Great Teachers do
Differently) into faculty
meetings
Utilize PLC / department
meetings to stay abreast of
the transition to STAAR
testing and the Foundation
plan
Provide appropriate staff
development for regular and
special education teachers,
including strategies for
working with at-risk, special
education, economically
disadvantaged students, and
other populations
Continue the Christmas
bonus for staff
Small UIL stipends for
sponsoring / teaching events
STAFF
RESPONSIBLE
RESOURCES NEEDED:
HUMAN, MATERIAL,
FISCAL
EVALUATION/
EVIDENCE OF
MONITORING
TIMELINE
START/END
Assistant Supt,
Principals
Title II funds,
Local Funds
Highly Qualified
Report
October 2015
Principals,
Superintendent
Time
Board minutes
March 2016
Curriculum Director,
Principals
Time,
Title II Funds,
Local Funds
Staff Development
Records,
Certifications
August - May
Principals
Time,
Local Funds
Staff Development
Records
August - May
Curriculum Director,
Principals
Time
Staff Development
Records
August - May
Superintendent,
Principals
6399 Funds,
Title II Funds
Budget,
Program Review,
Comprehensive
Needs Assessment
August - May
Superintendent,
Board of Education
Superintendent,
Board of Education
Local Funds
Budget
Fall 2015
Local Funds
Budget
August - May
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2014-2015
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
STAAR and TEKS training / Analyzing High Priority Standards – Region 10 ESC
Ron Clark at Sherman High School
PLC and Department meetings over various topics
Book Study - What Great Teachers do Differently by Todd Whitaker
Data Analysis - AWARE
Lead4ward Relevant Review Workshop
Various Technology Trainings
Online or Notebook Compliance Trainings
GT Update Training
PDAS Trainings
PD 360 Online Trainings
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APPENDIX H: GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ADA = Average Daily Attendance
AP = Advanced Placement
AMAO = Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives
AYP = Adequate Yearly Progress
ARD = Admission, Review, Dismissal
CTE = Career and Technology Education
CPI = Crisis Prevention and Intervention
ELA = English Language Arts
EOC = End-of-Course
ESC = Education Service Center
ESEA = The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), renamed the "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act of 2001
ESL = English as a Second Language
FCCLA = Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
FIRST = Financial Integrity Resource System of Texas
GT = Gifted and Talented
H.B. = A bill originating in the House of Representatives
IDEA = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IMA = Instructional Materials Allotment
L.E.A. = Local Education Agency (your district)
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LEP = Limited English Proficiency
LPAC = Language Proficiency Assessment Committee
NCLB = No Child Left Behind
OLPT = Oral Language Proficiency Test
PAC = Parent Advisory Committee
PBMAS = Performance Based Monitoring Assessment System
PDAS = Professional Development Appraisal System
PEIMS = Public Education Information Management System
S.B. = A bill originating in the Senate
SCE = State Compensatory Education
SSI = Student Success Initiative
SBDM = Site Based Decision-Making
SIOP = Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
SSA = Shared Service Arrangement (Also known as a Co-op)
STAAR = State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
TAKS = Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
TAPR = Texas Academic Performance Reports
T.E.A. = Texas Education Agency
TELPAS = Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System
TEKS = Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
THEA = Texas Higher Education Assessment
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