2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION School Improvement Plan (SIP) Form SIP-1 Proposed for 2011-2012 April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 1 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 2011 – 2012 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PART I: SCHOOL INFORMATION School Name: Somerset Academy East Preparatory District Name: Broward Principal: Mary C. Stuart Superintendent: James F. Notter SAC Chair: Cara Mendez Date of School Board Approval: Student Achievement Data: The following links will open in a separate browser window. . School Grades Trend Data (Use this data to complete Sections 1-4 of the reading and mathematics goals and Sections 1 and 2 of the writing and science goals.) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Trend Data (Use this data to complete Sections 5A-5D of the reading and mathematics goals and Section 3A-3D of the writing goals.) Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Trend Data (Use this data to inform the problem-solving process when writing goals.) Highly Qualified Administrators List your school’s highly qualified administrators and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an administrator, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Position Name Degree(s)/ Certification(s) Principal Mary C. Stuart Doctorate in Leadership, Nova Southeastern University; MS in Elementary Education from FIU;BA in Liberal Studies from FIU;K6/ESOL April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Number of Years at Current School 3 Number of Years as an Administrator 7 Prior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year) 2010- 2011 Data School Grade – A AYP- No High Standards in Rdg- 64% High Standards Math- 73% Lrng. Gains Rdg- 58% Lrng Gains Math- 72% 2 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Endorsement/Educationa l Leadership Lowest 25% gains Rdg- 67% Lowest 25% gains Math- 78% 2009-2010 Data School Grade - C AYP-No High Standards Rdg-68% High Standards Math-59% Lrng. Gains Rdg- 59% Lrng. Gains Math-61% Lowest 25% gains Rdg - 60% Lowest 25% gains math - 67% 2008-2009 Data Previous School - Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy School Grade- A AYP - No High Standards Rdg - 60% High Standards Math - 88% Learning gains rdg - 62% Learning gains math - 82% Lowest 25% gains rdg - 55% Lowest 25% gains math - 76% 2007-2008 Data Previous School-Doral Academy School Grade - A AYP - Yes High Standards Rdg - 85% High Standards Math - 87% Learning gains rdg - 76% Learning gains math - 72% Lowest 25% gains rdg - 70% Lowest 25% gains math - 73% 2006-2007 Data Previous School - Doral Academy School Grade - A AYP - Yes High Standards Rdg - 85% High Standards Math - 85% Learning gains rdg - 68% Learning gains math - 56% Lowest 25% gains rdg - 52% Lowest 25% gains math - 58% April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 3 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 2005-2006 Data Previous School - Doral Academy School Grade - A AYP - Yes High Standards Rdg. - 88% High Standars math - 83% Learning gains rdg - 69% Learning gains math - 69% Lowest 25% gains rdg - 66% Lowest 25% gains math - N/A Assistant Principal N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Highly Qualified Instructional Coaches List your school’s highly qualified instructional coaches and briefly describe their certification(s), number of years at the current school, number of years as an instructional coach, and their prior performance record with increasing student achievement at each school. Include history of school grades, FCAT performance (Percentage data for Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Instructional coaches described in this section are only those who are fully released or part-time teachers in reading, mathematics, or science and work only at the school site. Subject Area Reading Name Cara Mendez April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Degree(s)/ Certification(s) MS- Reading, Florida Atlantic University; BS- Elementary Edu.,Florida Atlantic University;/Elementary Edu K-6; Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum;ESOL Endorsement;Reading K12 Number of Years at Current School 3 Number of Years as an Instructional Coach 3 Prior Performance Record (include prior School Grades, FCAT (Proficiency, Learning Gains, Lowest 25%), and AYP information along with the associated school year) 2010- 2011 Data School Grade – A AYP- No High Standards in Rdg- 64% High Standards Math- 73% Lrng. Gains Rdg- 58% Lrng Gains Math- 72% Lowest 25% gains Rdg- 67% Lowest 25% gains Math- 78% 2009-2010 DataSchool Grade- C AYP- No Reading Mastery- 68% Math Mastery- 59% Learning Gains Rdg- 59% Learning Gains Math- 61% Lowest 25% Rdg- 60% 4 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Lowest 25% Math- 67% 2008-2009 DataPrevious School-Fox Trail School Grade- A AYP- Yes Reading Mastery: 87% Math Mastery: 91% Learning Gains in Rdg: 75% Learning Gains in Math: 72% Lowest 25% Rdg: 64% Lowest 25% Math: 63% Highly Qualified Teachers Describe the school-based strategies that will be used to recruit and retain high quality, highly qualified teachers to the school. Description of Strategy Person Responsible Projected Completion Date 1. In-house training based on participants' needs in Reading Cara Mendez Ongoing 2. Sharing of Best Practices Ongoing 3. Planning Time Grade Level Team Leaders K-2: Amber Geary 3-6:Anna Riley Dr. Mary Stuart 4. Peer Buddy Support within Grade Levels Grade Level Team Leaders K-2: Amber Geary 3-6:Anna Riley Ongoing April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Not Applicable (If not, please explain why) Ongoing 5 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Non-Highly Qualified Instructors List all instructional staff and paraprofessionals who are teaching out-of-field and/or who are NOT highly qualified. Name Belinda Hollis Certification Elementary Education K-6 Teaching Assignment 1st Grade Professional Development/Support to Become Highly Qualified Working on obtaining ESOL Endorsement by taking courses at Barry University Staff Demographics Please complete the following demographic information about the instructional staff in the school. *When using percentages, include the number of teachers the percentage represents (e.g., 70% (35)). Total Number of Instructional Staff % of First-Year Teachers % of Teachers with 1-5 Years of Experience % of Teachers with 6-14 Years of Experience % of Teachers with 15+ Years of Experience % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees % Highly Qualified Teachers % Reading Endorsed Teachers % National Board Certified Teachers % ESOL Endorsed Teachers 14 0% (0) 92.9% (13) 7.1% (1) 0% (0) 21.4% (3) 100% (14) 0% (0) 0% (0) 7.1% (1) Teacher Mentoring Program Please describe the school’s teacher mentoring program by including the names of mentors, the name(s) of mentees, rationale for the pairing, and the planned mentoring activities. Mentor Name Team Leader K-2: Amber Geary April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Mentee Assigned Holli Horton Stacie DiNitto Belinda Hollis Shanna Gadaleta Nina Watkins Rationale for Pairing Planned Mentoring Activities Amber Geary is the team leader with several years experience in the classroom. She provided ongoing support for the K-2 teachers. * Weekly conferencing * Evaluation of lesson plans * Data chats * Sharing of best practices developed from PLC meetings * Sharing of strategies and 6 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Team Leader 3-6: Anna Riley Mirsa Goldstein Caroline Francis Kristin Nunez Rene Mondejar Ana Riley is the team leader with several years experience in the classroom. She provided ongoing support for the 3-5 teachers. Reading Resource: Cara Mendez Holli Horton Stacie DiNitto Belinda Hollis Shanna Gadaleta Amber Geary Nina Watkins Mirsa Goldstein Caroline Francis Kristin Nunez Ana Riley Rene Mondejar Cara Mendez is a highly qualified teacher with certification in Reading. She provided ongoing in the area of Reading to teachers K-5. implementation of various focus skills *Informal observations * Weekly conferencing * Evaluation of lesson plans * Data chats * Sharing of best practices developed from PLC meetings * Sharing of strategies and implementation of various focus skills *Informal observations * Weekly conferencing * Evaluation of lesson plans (Reading Only) * Data chats in Reading * Sharing of best practices developed from PLC meetings * Sharing of strategies and implementation of various focus skills in Reading *Informal observations Additional Requirements Coordination and Integration-Title I Schools Only Please describe how federal, state, and local services and programs will be coordinated and integrated in the school. Include other Title programs, Migrant and Homeless, Supplemental Academic Instruction funds, as well as violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, career and technical education, and/or job training, as applicable. Title I, Part A Title I, Part C- Migrant Title I, Part D Title II- N/A April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 7 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Title III- N/A Title X- Homeless- N/A Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)- Free FCAT tutoring October- April Violence Prevention Programs- Safety Patrols/ S.A.F.E with Miramar Police Department Nutrition Programs- Health Education Housing Programs- N/A Head Start- N/A Adult Education- N/A Career and Technical Education- N/A Job Training- N/A Other Response to Instruction/Intervention (RtI) School-Based RtI Team Identify the school-based RtI Leadership Team. The Response to Intervention (RTI) Leadership team consists of the Principal (Mary Stuart), School Psychologist (Suzanne Spindler), Reading Teacher (Cara Mendez), ESE Specialist (Alison Siegel), Speech Language Pathologist (Antony Moussignac), Case Manager, General Education Teacher, Reporter and Bilingual School Psychologist. Describe how the school-based RtI Leadership Team functions (e.g., meeting processes and roles/functions). How does it work with other school teams to organize/coordinate RtI efforts? The case manager meets with the assigned teacher regarding the student. Together, they brainstorm specific interventions, monitor progress, collect data, and observe the student in a classroom setting. General education teacher relays student progress to the team. If necessary, the team meets with the general education teacher following Tier 2 data collection to determine the next step. The team analyzes the data collected throughout the various tiers and makes further recommendations. This is done as needed. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 8 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 In addition, the team meets bi-monthly to engage in the following activities: Review progress monitoring data gathered at the grade level meetings by each teacher. Team will identify students who are meeting/exceeding benchmarks, at moderate risk or at high risk for not meeting benchmarks. Based on the above information, the team will identify several strategies to better assist students' specific needs. Describe the role of the school-based RtI Leadership Team in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan. Describe how the RtI Problemsolving process is used in developing and implementing the SIP? The RtI team provides educational support for all students. The process is a standardized procedure that guides data collection, development of interventions, and monitoring of student progress. RTI is a structured problem-solving process with follow-up so no student is left behind. The purpose of the RtI leadership team is to increase student achievement through specific research-based interventions. RtI Implementation Describe the data source(s) and the data management system(s) used to summarize data at each tier for reading, mathematics, science, writing, and behavior. Data sources include weekly assessments (Cold Reads), Mini-BATs, Behavior Frequency Charts, Rigby, IRI’s, Anecdotals, and Fluency Probes. Progress Monitoring and Reporting Network (PMRN) will be used to record the data for FAIR/FLKRS and Echoes for Kindergarten. The Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) for our English Language Learners (ELLs). All students in grades 3+ will partake in the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Describe the plan to train staff on RtI. Our highly-qualified specialist teachers will train the faculty in their area of expertise. Teachers will also be trained in proper conferencing techniques, data analysis, and proper intervention techniques to be used in the classroom and the collection and monitoring of data through the three tiers. All teachers will receive refresher training during the 2011-2012 school year. Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) School-Based Literacy Leadership Team Identify the school-based Literacy Leadership Team (LLT). Dr. Mary Stuart- Principal Cara Mendez- Reading Leader Ana Riley- 3-5 Team Leader Amber Geary- Primary Team Leader Alison Siegel- ESE Specialist Describe how the school-based LLT functions (e.g., meeting processes and roles/functions). The school-based Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) meets on a monthly basis to review monthly focus skills, best practices, classroom walkthroughs,and any April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 9 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 professional development regarding literacy. The team will also focus on progress by monitoring data gathered at each grade level meeting. The team will identify students who are meeting/exceeding benchmarks at moderate risk or at high risk for not meeting benchmarks. Based on the above information, the team will identify several strategies to better assist students' specific needs. During team meetings, the team will also desegregate data. The team will also collaborate regularly, problem solve, share effective practices, evaluate implementation, make decisions, and practice new processes and skills. This team then disseminates the information via team meetings and faculty meetings held monthly. What will be the major initiatives of the LLT this year? The LLT will meet with the principal and the SAC to help develop the SIP. The team provided data on: academic as well as social/emotiional areas that may be addressed. The team will also help set clear expectations for instruction through quarterly guides and pacing guides. Another goal for the LLT is to develop and model differentiated instruction by integrating reading across the curriculum while addressing all six areas of reading. NCLB Public School Choice Notification of School in Need of Improvement (SINI) Status Upload a copy of the Notification of SINI Status to Parents in the designated upload link on the “Upload” page. Public School Choice with Transportation (CWT) Notification Upload a copy of the CWT Notification to Parents in the designated upload link on the “Upload” page. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Notification Upload a copy of the SES Notification to Parents in the designated upload link on the “Upload” page. *Elementary Title I Schools Only: Pre-School Transition Describe plans for assisting preschool children in transition from early childhood programs to local elementary school programs as applicable. N/A *Grades 6-12 Only Sec. 1003.413(b) F.S For schools with Grades 6-12, describe the plan to ensure that teaching reading strategies is the responsibility of every teacher. N/A April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 10 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 *High Schools Only Note: Required for High School- Sec. 1008.37(4), F.S., Sec. 1003.413(g)(j) F.S. How does the school incorporate applied and integrated courses to help students see the relationships between subjects and relevance to their future? N/A How does the school incorporate students’ academic and career planning, as well as promote student course selections, so that students’ course of study is personally meaningful? N/A Postsecondary Transition Note: Required for High School- Sec. 1008.37(4), F.S. Describe strategies for improving student readiness for the public postsecondary level based on annual analysis of the High School Feedback Report. N/A PART II: EXPECTED IMPROVEMENTS Reading Goals April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 11 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents (e.g., 70% (35)). Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement READING GOALS Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: Anticipated Barrier Strategy 1. Students achieving proficiency (FCAT Level 3) in 1.1. Specific areas of 1.1. Professional need within the development in the reading Reading Goal #1: 2011 Current Level of Our goal is to ensure that Performance:* every child not only 43% (35 out of meets and maintains at 82 students tested) least this level of achievement, but continuously improves to a higher level. . 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 44% of our students will achieve proficiency level on the FCAT. school must be identified. This can be difficult due to the wide range of variables. Time must also be allotted to plan and implement workshops meeting the specific needs of the school. areas of differentiated instruction and appropriate reading strategies. 1.2. Determine leveled the county, new reading groups to the public according to specific school system skill areas requiring (i.e. those who early data have never taken analysis/quick the FCAT) and identification. those who scored a level one or two need to be closely 1.2. Students new to April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1.Team Leaders; 1.1. Follow-up activities 1.1. BAT Reading Teacher; from trainings will be Assessment, MiniESE Specialist; discussed BATs, CWTs, Principal during team meetings and FCAT, Classroom PLC's. Assessments 1.2.Principal; 1.2. Through data Reading Teacher; chats, progress ESE Specialist; ELL monitoring charts, and Contact; All classroom assessments, Teachers student growth will be continuously monitored. 1.2. BAT Assessment, MiniBATs, CWTs, FCAT, DAR Word Lists, Fluency Probes, Classroom Assessments 12 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 monitored. 1.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 2. Students achieving above proficiency (FCAT Levels 4 and 5) in reading Reading Goal #2: 2011 Current Level of The specific needs of our Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 1.3. Anticipated Barrier 1.3. Strategy 1.3. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 1.3. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 2.1. Early identification 2.1. High Achiever 2.1.Principal;Readin 2.1.Through data 2.1. BAT of qualifying students Classrooms through a is essential to provide Multiaged setting them with the appropriate education. g Teacher; ESE Specialist; Classroom Teachers chats, progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored Assessment, MiniBATs, CWTs, FCAT, Classroom Assessments 2.2. Technology must 2.2. Provide students 2.2. Classroom 2.2. Through data 2.2. Rubrics be updated and maintained. with research opportunities and note taking skills to expand their reading knowledge. Incorporate project-based learning into activities. Teachers; IT technicians. chats, progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored. 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 level 4 and 5 students 21% (17 out of 82 22% of our students tested) students will must be addressed in achieve FCAT order to maintain and levels 4 and 5 in accelerate student reading. achievement. Our goal is not to increase student work but to expand the depth of their knowledge. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: Anticipated Barrier 3. Percentage of students making Learning Gains in 3.1. General Ed. Teachers not having reading Reading Goal #3: Our goal for all of our April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 3.1. Provide differentiated 3.1. Classroom instruction to students Teachers; Reading the knowledge of how in small groups Teacher; ESE to provide according to skill levels, Specialist differentiated utilizing different instruction and meet modalities according to 2.3 Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 3.1. Through data 3.1. BAT chats, progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored. Assessment, MiniBATs, CWTs, FCAT, Classroom Assessments, Fluency Probes, 13 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 58% (29 out of 50 59% of our students is to not allow needs of all the students tested) students will them to stagnate or learners. make learning become complacent with gains in reading. current levels, but to consistently strive for higher levels of achievement. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 4. Percentage of students in Lowest 25% making learning gains in reading Reading Goal #4: 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 67% (20 out of 30 68% of our lowest 25% will make learning gains in reading . Our students is to increase the students tested). Lowest 25% making learning gains in reading through additional support in the content area. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 students’ learning styles. Provide teachers with professional development in this area. Classroom walkthroughs. Project Rubrics Walkthrough evaluation 3.2. General Ed. 3.2. Provide differentiated 3.2. Classroom 3.2. Through data chats, 3.2. BAT teachers needing additional assistance with analyzing data and making instructional choices. instruction Teachers; Reading to students in small Teacher; ESE groups according to skill Specialist levels, utilizing different modalities according to students’ learning styles. Provide teachers with professional development in this area. progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored Assessments, MiniBATs, FCAT, Classroom Assessments, Fluency Probes, Project Rubrics 3.3. 3.3. 3..3. 3.3. Anticipated Barrier 3.3. Strategy 4.1. Offer students who need of receive a level one and instruction in two on the FCAT will addition to what receive tutoring to they reinforce necessary receive in the skills classroom in order to meet reading proficiency and make learning gains. Funding for our FCAT Tutoring Program, 4.1. Students are in Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 4.1.Principal; 4.1. Through data 4.1. BAT Classroom Teachers who are tutoring; Reading Teacher chats, progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored. Assessment, MiniBATs, CWTs, FCAT, Classroom Assessments, Fluency Probes, DAR Word Lists Pre/Post Test 14 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 however, could be a potential barrier. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the applicable subgroup(s): 5A. Student subgroups not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in reading Reading Goal #5A: Ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian) Reading Goal #5A: The subgroups that did not make AYP include Black, and Hispanic. Our goal is to increase their April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* White: 100% (2/2) Black: 65% White: 100% Black: 69% Hispanic: 51% 4.2. Students are in need of additional reading instruction, therefore a double dose of reading will be provided throughout the day. Scheduling times for double dose is considered a barrier. 4.2. All students who receive a 4.2. Reading Resource, level one and two on the FCAT Classroom teachers will receive a double dose of intensive reading instruction throughout the day (other than their 90 minute reading block). 4.2.Through data chats, progress monitoring charts, and classroom assessments, student growth will be continuously monitored 4.2. BAT Assessment, MiniBATs, CWTs, FCAT, Classroom Assessments, Fluency Probes, DAR Word Lists Pre/Post Test 4.3 4.3. 4.3. 4.3. Anticipated Barrier 4.3. Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5A.1.Students arrive to 5A.1. Provide 5A.1. Classroom school with different capabilities. teachers differentiated instruction to ensure that students receive a variety of reading strategies. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 5A.1. Work samples will 5A.1. Classroom be collected and assignments, state monitored for growth and district along with the analysis of assessments; BAT state and district Assessments, and assessments. Mini BATs 15 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 (33/51) proficiency through differentiated instruction. Hispanic: 45% (15/33) Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 5B. Student subgroups Reading Goal #5B: not making Adequate English Language Yearly Progress (AYP) in Learners (ELL) reading 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.3. Anticipated Barrier 5A.3. 5A.3. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5A.3. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 5A.3. 5B.1. 5B.1. 5B.1. 5B.1. 5B.1. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.3. Anticipated Barrier 5B.3. 5B.3. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5B.3. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 5B.3. 5C.1. 5C.1. 5C.1. 5C.1. 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.2. Strategy Evaluation Tool Reading Goal #5B: N/A 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* Enter numerical data for current level of performance in this box. Enter numerical data for expected level of performance in this box. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 5C.1. 5C. Student subgroups Reading Goal #5C: not making Adequate Students with Disabilities Yearly Progress (AYP) in (SWD) reading Strategy Evaluation Tool Reading Goal #5C: N/A 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* Enter numerical data for current level of performance in this box. Enter numerical data for expected level of performance in this box. 5C.2. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 16 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 5C.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: Anticipated Barrier 5D.1. Students lack 5D. Student subgroups Reading Goal #5D: not making Adequate Economically Yearly Progress (AYP) in Disadvantaged reading 5C.3. Strategy 5C.3. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5D.1. Parents will be 5C.3. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 5D.1. Reading given pointers to work Teacher; collaboratively with their Classroom children in the Teachers completion of homework assignments during SAC Meeting. 5D.1. Increased 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. additional reinforcement at home. Reading Goal #5D: 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 5C.3. 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* Those students who are economically 58% (38 out of 66 63%of the students tested) students will be disadvantaged did not proficient in make AYP. Our goal is to reading. raise this level of performance by providing reinforcement at home. 5D.1. Sign in sheet participation in homework for meetings will be assignments used to determine who received the information and the teachers will monitor progress and student participation in homework. Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus Differentiated Instruction/ Centers Small Group Instruction FCAT Focus Skills Grade Level/Subject PD Facilitator and/or PLC Leader Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of school-wide) meetings) Team Leaders Kindergartenand Reading School-Wide Fifth Grade Teacher Once a month during team meetings and PLC's Team Leaders Kindergartenand Reading School-Wide Fifth Grade Teacher Once a month during faculty meetings and PLC's Kindergarten- Team Leaders School-Wide August 15, 2010 April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Sharing of Best Practices; Reporting follow-up activities Sharing of Best Practices; Reporting follow-up activities Sharing of Best Practices; Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Team Leaders and Reading Teacher Team Leaders and Reading Teacher Reading Teacher 17 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 and Interactive Word Fifth Grade Walls and Reading Teacher Pre-Planning Follow-up after teacher observations Reading Budget (Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities/materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Provide instruction to students in small groups according to skill levels, utilizing different modalities according to students’ learning styles. Intensive Reading Intervention Practice Books Provide instruction to students in small groups according to skill levels, utilizing different modalities according to students’ learning styles. Description of Resources Accelerated Reader Program and Library Books Funding Source Budget- AR Program Implementation Grant- Books Amount $1,821 $27,040.76 Essential Skills in Reading: Modeled/ Guided/ Independent practice books grades 3-5. Budget $375 Implementation Grant $1,000 Treasures Reading Series (additional materials for new students) Subtotal: Technology Strategy Utilize technological resources to reinforce reading skills taughtPromethean Boards, Laptops, Laptop Carts, Computer Software, Document Cameras, and Desktops Description of Resources Funding Source Implementation Grant Amount $49,535 Updated Technology Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Professional development in the areas of center activities, word walls and appropriate reading strategies. Utilize technological resources to reinforce reading skills taught – Promethean flipcharts. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Description of Resources Reading in the Content Area Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Promethean Board Training N/A N/A 18 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Professional development in the areas of differentiated instruction and appropriate reading strategies. Differentiated Instruction N/A N/A Subtotal: Other Strategy Offer students a Before School Reading Program to reinforce necessary skills. Description of Resources Funding Source FCAT Reading Tutoring Budget Amount $11,000 Subtotal: Total: End of Reading Goals Mathematics Goals * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement MATHEMATICS GOALS Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 1. Students achieving proficiency (Level 3) in mathematics Mathematics Goal #1: The results of the 2010- 2011 Current 2011 FCAT Mathematics Level of Test indicates that 34% Performance:* of students achieved level 3 proficiency. Our goal for 34% (28) the 2011-2012 school year is to increase level 3 student proficiency by 1 percentage point. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 35% Anticipated Barrier 1.1. Strategy 1.1. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 1.1. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 1.1 Evaluation Tool 1.1 Based on the 2011- Provide opportunities for Leadership Team 2012 administration hands-on mathematical RTI Team of the FCAT Math test, operations using General Ed. number sense: base manipulatives that are Teacher ten and fractions is appropriate standard the content area that specific and provide the the students need students with concrete most help in. items to understand Students lack number concepts that are sense and this abstract. impedes students ability to successfully complete operations. District Benchmark Assessments (the school FCAT follow the districts testing calendar) Informal Assessments Beginning and End of Year assessments Observations Pre/Post Tests 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 19 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 2. Students achieving above proficiency (Levels 4 and 5) in mathematics Mathematics Goal #2: 2011 Current The results of the 2010- Level of 2011 FCAT Mathematics Performance:* test indicates that 39% of 39% (32) students achieved level 4 and 5 above proficiency. Our goal for the 20112012 school year is to increase level 4 and 5 student proficiency by 1 percentage point. 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 40% Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: Anticipated Barrier 2.1. 2.1. 2011 Current The results of the 2010- Level of 2011 FCAT Mathematics Performance:* Test indicates that 72% of students made learning 72% (36) gains. Our goal for the April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 73% (37) Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 2.1. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 2.1. Evaluation Tool 2.1. Based on the 2010- Provide opportunities for Leadership Team 2011 administration operations using RTI Team of the FCAT Math test, numbers and basic math General Ed. number sense is the problems (depending on Teacher area students need grade level appropriate most help in. specific standards), Students lack prior through the use of daily knowledge in number practice and operations and this manipulatives. impedes student’s ability to successfully understand number concepts. District Benchmark FCAT Assessments (the school follow the districts testing calendar) Informal Assessments Beginning and End of Year assessments Observations Pre/Post Tests 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 Anticipated Barrier 3. Percentage of students making learning gains in 3.1. mathematics (excluding 9th grade; learning gains will Based on the 2010not be available for this grade) Mathematics Goal #3: Strategy 2011 administration of the FCAT Math Test. Number: base ten and fractions seems to be the content cluster students need most help in. Students demonstrate lack of Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 3.1. 3.1. 3.1. 3.1. The student will utilize online interventions through Carnegie Cognitive Tutor 5 times a week. Increase the use of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support math understanding Leadership Team RTI Team General Ed Teacher District Benchmark Assessments (the school follows the districts testing calendar) Carnegie Reports Pre/Post Tests FCAT 20 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 2011-2012 school year is to increase student learning gains to 73% or more. basic mathematical skills. 3.2. 3.2. 3.2. 3.2. 3.2. 3.3. 3.3. 3.3. 3..3. 3.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 4. Percentage of students in Lowest 25% making learning gains in mathematics Mathematics Goal #4: 2011 Current Level of Performance:* On the 2010-2011 FCAT mathematics test, 78% of students made learning 78% (21) gains. Our goal for the 2011-2012 school year is to increase student student learning gains to 79%. 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 79% Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the applicable subgroup(s): 5A. Student subgroups notmaking Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in mathematics Mathematics Goal #5A: April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Mathematics Goal #5A: Ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian) Anticipated Barrier Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 4.1. 4.1. 4.1. 4.1. 4.1. Based on the 20092010 administration of the FCAT math test, students demonstrate lack of basic mathematical concepts Incorporate FCAT Explorer practice into the math curriculum. Offer before school tutoring in math. Incorporate problem solving and critical thinking skills into the math curriculum. Leadership Team RTI Team General Ed. Teacher District Benchmark Assessments (the school follows the districts testing calendar) Carnegie Reports Observations Pre/Post Tests FCAT 4.2. 4.2. 4.2. 4.2. 4.2. 4.3. 4.3. 4.3. 4.3. 4.3. Anticipated Barrier 5A.1. White: No Barriers evident For the sub group of black and Hispanic is lack of background knowledge of basic number concepts. Strategy 5A.1. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5A.1. Students will be Leadership Team provided with daily RTI Team practice through General Ed. differentiated instruction Teacher using the software Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 5A.1. 5A.1. Data chats Classroom walkthroughs Teacher made tests FCAT Mini-BAT'S BAT's 21 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 2012Expected On the 2010-2011 FCAT 2011 Current Level of mathematics test, 67% of Level of Performance:* Performance:* students in the Hispanic White: 100 (2) White: 100 subgroup met AYP. Our Black:71 (37) Black: 74 goal for the 2010-2011 school year, is that 71% Hispanic: 67 (22) Hispanic: 71 Asian: NA Asian: NA of the subgroup of American Indian: American Indian: Hispanic students will NA NA make AYP. On the 20102011 FCAT Mathematics 5A.2. Test, 71% of the subgroup of Black 5A.3. students made AYP. Our goal for the 2011-2012 school year, is that 74% of the subgroup of Black students will make AYP. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 5B. Student subgroups Mathematics Goal #5B: not making Adequate English Language Yearly Progress (AYP) in Learners (ELL) mathematics Mathematics Goal #5B: On the 2010-2011 FCAT mathematics test, 53% of students in the ELL subgroup met AYP. Our goal for the 2011-2012 school year, is that 58% of the subgroup of ELL students will make AYP. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 53% (9) 58% program Carnegie Cognitive Tutor. Students will also receive instruction through small group instruction within the classroom setting. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.2. 5A.3. 5A.3. 5A.3. 5A.3. Anticipated Barrier 5B.1. Strategy 5B.1. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 5B.1. 5B.1. 5B.1. Limited grade Students will receive appropriate leveled vocabulary vocabulary in the area support using lessons of mathematics. with audio and animation. Leadership Team RTI Team General Ed. Teacher Data chats Classroom walkthroughs Teacher made tests FCAT Mini-BAT'S BAT's 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.2. 5B.3 5B.3. 5B.3. 5B.3. 5B.3. 22 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: Anticipated Barrier 5C. Student subgroups Mathematics Goal #5C: 5C.1. not making Adequate Students with Disabilities Lack of prerequisite skills in the area of Yearly Progress (AYP) in (SWD) mathematics. mathematics 2011 Current Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 5C.1. 5C.1. Expand students' prior knowledge with lessons containing enrichment activities, cross curricular activities and skill practice based on information on IEP. Leadership Team General Ed. Teacher RTI Team Grade level data chats and Pre/Post Test Data classroom walk throughs. BAT's FCAT 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.2. 5C.3. 5C.3. 5C.3. 5C.3. 5C.3. 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 5C.1. 46% Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 5D. Student subgroups Mathematics Goal #5D: not making Adequate Economically Yearly Progress (AYP) in Disadvantaged mathematics April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5C.1. Mathematics Goal #5C: On the 2010-2011 FCAT Level of Performance:* mathematics test, 40% 40%(2) of students in the SWD subgroup met AYP. Our goal for the 2011-2012 school year, is that 46% of the subgroup of SWD students will make AYP. Strategy Anticipated Barrier 5D.1.Lack of resources and assistance at home. Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 5D.1.Provide students with free 5D.1. tutoring and provide parents Leadership Team with assistance through parent Classroom Teacher meetings. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 5D.1. Pre-post tests BAT Informal Assessment Evaluation Tool 5D.1. BAT Pre-Post Test FCAT 23 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Mathematics Goal #5D: On the 2010-2010 FCAT 2011 Current Mathematics Test, 68% of Level of Performance:* this subgroup met AYP. 68(45) Our goal for the 20112012 school year, is that 72% of this subgroup will meet AYP. 2012Expected Level of Performance:* 72% 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.2. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. 5D.3. Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus Training on Go Math PD Facilitator and/or PLC Leader Grade Level/Subject All Grades Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of school-wide) meetings) HRD Mathematics Early release and Planning Walk-through and Data Meetings Day Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Leadership and Team Leaders Mathematics Budget(Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Utilize all materials provided in our adopted math series – as well as supplemental materials on site to provide differentiated instruction at all levels. Description of Resources Houghton Mifflin Go Math Funding Source Implementation Grant Amount $4200.00 Subtotal: Technology Strategy April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Description of Resources Funding Source Amount 24 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Utilize online programs that meet the needs of the individual learner Carnegie Cognitive Tutor School Budget $1794.00 Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Other Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Mathematics Goals Science Goals * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement SCIENCE GOALS Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: Anticipated Barrier 1. Students achieving proficiency (FCAT Level 3) in 1.1. Based science Science Goal #1: Enter narrative for the goal in this box. On the 2011 administration of the Science FCAT, 29% of students achieved April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 29% ( 6) 31% ( 8 ) Strategy 1.1. on our data Provide a variety of analysis our hands-on inquirystudents based learning demonstrated a lack opportunities for of prior knowledge students to analyze, and exposure to draw appropriate scientific thinking conclusions, and and were not able apply key to make real-world instructional connections. concepts, as well as Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. Leadership Team RTI Team General Ed Teacher Science projects weekly Informal Assessments Observations District Benchmark Assessments (the school will follow the testing calendar) FCAT Science Investigations Lab reports 25 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 proficiency. The expected level of performance for 2012 is 31% to achieve proficiency. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 2. Students achieving above proficiency (FCAT Levels 4 and 5) in science Science Goal #2: Enter narrative for the goal in this box. On the 2011 administration of the Science FCAT, 38% of students scored above proficiency. The expected level of performance for 2012 is 5% above proficiency. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 38% (8) 5% (5) multimedia resources through Safari Montage to explore how science connects to the world around them. Anticipated Barrier 2.1. Strategy 2.1 Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 2.1. Based on our data . Provide enrichment Leadership analysis, our activities for students Team students to design and develop RTI Team demonstrated a lack science and General Ed of prior knowledge engineering projects Teacher and exposure to to increase scientific scientific thinking thinking. Provide and were not able after-school to make real-world opportunities for connections. students to design and develop science and engineering projects to increase scientific thinking, and the development/discussion of inquiry-based activities that allow for testing of hypotheses, data analysis, explanation Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 2.1 2.1. Science labs Teacher made tests District Benchmark Assessments (the school will follow the testing calendar) Project requiring scientific process FCAT Science Investigations Lab reports . observations 26 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 of variables, and experimental design. 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.2. 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus Develop PLC's specific to Science Grade Level/Subject K-5 Focus on Scientific Thinking Tech Integration PD Facilitator and/or PLC Leader Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of school-wide) meetings) Trainer/Prof essional General Ed. Teachers Development K-5 Team Leaders General Ed. Teachers K-5 Science Coach General Ed. Teachers Start September 2011-Monthly PLC meeting minutes and logs Start September 2011-Monthly Walkthroughs and Observation by Team observations Leaders and PLC Leader Walkthroughs and August 2011 observations Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Administrator Administrator Administrator Science Budget (Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities/materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Provide instruction to students in small groups according to skill levels, utilizing different modalities according to students’ learning styles. Description of Resources Science Fusion K-5 Funding Source Implementation Grant Amount $19,716.25 Subtotal: Technology April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 27 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Strategy Utilize science software to assist students are their ability level. Set weekly goals for students and monitor progress. Description of Resources Education City (Science Component) Funding Source Implementation Grant Amount $1,876 Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Focus on Scientific Thinking and Technology Integration Description of Resources Team Leaders’ Workshops Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Subtotal: Other Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Science Goals Writing Goals * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement WRITING GOALS Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 1. Students achieving Adequate Yearly Progress (FCAT Level 4.0 and higher) in writing Writing Goal #1: 2011 Current Level 2012 Expected of Performance:* Level of Performance:* All of our students were proficient in 81% (21/26) writing. In order to increase the number April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Anticipated Barrier Strategy 1.1. 1.1. Students have difficulty organizing their thoughts on paper. Graphic organizers to assist with the organization of expository and narrative prompts. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1. Kindergarten 1.1. Work samples will 1.1. Monthly school through fifth Grade classroom teachers be collected and monitored for growth wide writing prompts with planning sheets, and graphic organizers FCAT rubrics 82 % of our students will achieve a level 4.0 or higher in writing. 28 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 of 4.0 and higher our goal is to differentiate instruction through writing groups. 1.2. 1.2. Students come to school with a limited vocabulary. Enrich the writing process by expanding the students’ vocabulary through interactive word walls. 1.3. Provide differentiated instruction to ensure that students receive a variety of strategies to scaffold their writing capabilities. 1.3. Students arrive to school with different capabilities. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following group: 2A. Student subgroups not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in writing Writing Goal #2A: Ethnicity Anticipated Barrier Strategy 1.2. Kindergarten 1.2. Work samples will 1.2. Monthly school through fifth Grade classroom teachers be collected and monitored for growth. wide writing prompts and FCAT rubrics 1.3. Kindergarten 1.3. Work samples will 1.3. Monthly school through fifth Grade classroom teachers be collected and monitored for growth. wide writing prompts an FCAT rubrics Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 2A.1. Maintain current AYP status. 2A.1. 2A.1. Continue to differentiate, model Classroom teachers and increase vocabulary instruction. 2A.1. Writing samples/ Rubrics 2A.1. Writing FCAT / Classroom Assessments and student work samples 2A.2. 2A.2. 2A.2. 2A.2. 2A.2. 2A.3. Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 2A.3. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 2A.3. 2B.1. 2B.1. Writing FCAT / Classroom Assessments and student work samples (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian) Writing Goal #2A: 100% of our Fourth Graders scored a 3 or above on FCAT. Our goal is to maintain this percentage. 2011 Current Level 2012 Expected of Performance:* Level of Performance:* White:100% (2/2) White: 100% Black: 100% Black: 100% (14/14) Hispanic: 100% Hispanic: 100% (8/8) 2A.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 2B. Student subgroups Writing Goal #2B: not making Adequate English Language Yearly Progress (AYP) in Learners (ELL) writing April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 2A.3. Anticipated Barrier 2B.1. Maintain current AYP status. Strategy 3B.1. 2B.1. Continue to differentiate, model Classroom teachers and increase vocabulary instruction. Writing samples/ Rubrics Evaluation Tool 29 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Writing Goal #2B: 2011 Current Level of 100% of our Fourth Performance:* Graders scored a 3 or above on FCAT. Our goal 100% (2/2) is to maintain this percentage. 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 100% 2B.2. 2B.2. 2B.2. 2B.2. 2B.2. 2B.3. 2B.3. 2B.3. 2B.3. 2B.3. Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: Anticipated Barrier 2C.1. 2C. Student subgroups Writing Goal #2C: not making Adequate Students with Disabilities Maintain current AYP status. Yearly Progress (AYP) in (SWD) writing Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 2C.1. 2C.1. Continue to differentiate, model Classroom teachers and increase vocabulary instruction. 2C.1. Writing samples/ Rubrics 2C.1. Writing FCAT / Classroom Assessments and student work samples 2C.2. 2C.2. 2C.2. 2C.2. 2C.2. 2C.3. 2C.3. 2C.3. 2C.3. 2C.3. Writing Goal #2C: 2011 Current Level of Performance:* 100% of our Fourth Graders scored a 3 or 100% (2/2) above on FCAT. Our goal is to maintain this percentage. 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 100% Based on the analysis of student achievement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement for the following subgroup: 2D. Student subgroups Writing Goal #2D: not making Adequate Economically Yearly Progress (AYP) in Disadvantaged April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Anticipated Barrier 2D.1. Maintain current AYP status. Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 2D.1. 2D.1. Continue to differentiate, model Classroom teachers and increase vocabulary Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 2D.1. Writing samples/ Evaluation Tool 2D.1. Writing FCAT / Classroom Assessments and student 30 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 instruction. writing Rubrics work samples Writing Goal #2D: 2011 Current Level of 100% of our Fourth Performance:* Graders scored a 3 or above on FCAT. Our goal 100% (18/18) is to maintain this percentage. 2012 Expected Level of Performance:* 100% 2D.2. 2D.2. 2D.2. 2D.2. 2D.2. 2D.3. 2D.3. 2D.3. 2D.3. 2D.3. Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus Differentiated Instruction in Writing Grade Level/Subject K-5th Grade Teachers April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Facilitator PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and and/or (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of PLC Leader school-wide) meetings) Team Leaders and Reading School-Wide Teacher Team Leader Meetings (monthly) Sharing of Best Practices; Reporting follow-up activities Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Team Leaders and Reading Teacher 31 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Writing Budget (Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities/materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount N/A N/A N/A N/A Subtotal: Technology Strategy Utilize technological resources to reinforce reading skills taught – Promethean flipcharts Description of Resources Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Promethean flipcharts Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Provide differentiated instruction to ensure that students receive a variety of strategies to scaffold their writing capabilities. Description of Resources Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Melissa Forney's Online Resources Subtotal: Other Strategy Students will be instructed on the revision and editing process in order to facilitate self monitoring. Description of Resources Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Monthly Writing Prompt Subtotal: Total: End of Writing Goals April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 32 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Attendance Goal(s) * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-solving Process to Increase Attendance ATTENDANCE GOAL(S) Based on the analysis of attendance data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement: Anticipated Barrier 1.1. 1. Attendance Attendance Goal #1: Strategy 1.1. Students may have a Incentives are pattern of absences used to reward good 2011 Current 2012 Expected and/or tardies. attendance habits (i.e. Attendance is vital Attendance Rate:* Attendance Rate:* perfect attendance, to student’s 97%(228). 98% interventions, and/or academic administrator contacts 2012 Expected performance. Our 2011 Current Number of Students Number of Students families to offer goal for this year is with Excessive with Excessive assistance). to increase the Absences Absences number of students (10 or more) (10 or more) who attend school 9% (15) 6% (10) on a regular basis from 97% to 98%. 2011 Current Number of Students with Excessive Tardies (10 or more) 2012 Expected Number of Students with Excessive Tardies (10 or more) 17% (29) 15% (20 April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 1.1. Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 1.1. Daily Attendance IMT; Classroom Teacher Leadership Evaluation Tool 1.1. Attendance Report 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 33 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus TERMS Symposium Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Facilitator PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and and/or (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of PLC Leader school-wide) meetings) Grade Level/Subject IMT Harriett Walters Information Management Technician August 2011 Printed report on absences and tardies Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring IMT Attendance Budget(Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Technology Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Other Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Attendance Goals April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 34 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Suspension Goal(s) * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-solving Process to Decrease Suspension SUSPENSION GOAL(S) Based on the analysis of suspension data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement: 1. Suspension Suspension Goal #1: By May 2012, the number of suspensions will decrease significantly. 2011Total Number of 2012 Expected In –School Number of Suspensions In- School Suspensions 1 Anticipated Barrier Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. Students in need of an individualized behavior plan. Positive behavior plans will be implemented. (certificates, special activities). Classroom teachers; ESE Specialist; Principal County discipline matrix Daily or weekly behavior logs. Behavior contract. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 0 2011Total Number of 2012 Expected Students Suspended Number of Students In-School Suspended In -School 0 0 2011Number of Out- 2012 Expected of-School Number of Suspensions Out-of-School Suspensions 2 0 2011Total Number of 2012 Expected Students Suspended Number of Students Out- of- School Suspended Out- of-School 0 0 Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus County discipline matrix Grade Level/Subject K-5 April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Facilitator PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and and/or (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of PLC Leader school-wide) meetings) Principal Classroom teachers Pre-planning and monthly County discipline matrix; behavior logs, etc. faculty meetings Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring All classroom teachers 35 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Suspension Budget(Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Technology Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Other Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Suspension Goals Dropout Prevention Goal(s) Note: Required for High School- F.S., Sec. 1003.53 April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 36 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-solving Process to Dropout Prevention DROPOUT PREVENTION GOAL(S) Based on the analysis of parent involvement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement: 1. Dropout Prevention Anticipated Barrier Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1. N/A 1.1. N/A 1.1. N/A 1.1. N/A 1.1. N/A 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. Dropout Prevention Goal #1: *Please refer to the percentage of students who dropped out during the 2010-2011 school year. N/A 2011 Current Dropout Rate:* 2012 Expected Dropout Rate:* Enter numerical data for dropout rate in this box. 2011 Current Graduation Rate:* Enter numerical data for graduation rate in this box. Enter numerical data for expected dropout rate in this box. 2012 Expected Graduation Rate:* Enter numerical data for expected graduation rate in this box. Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus N/A Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Facilitator PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and and/or (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of PLC Leader school-wide) meetings) Grade Level/Subject N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring N/A Dropout Prevention Budget (Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 37 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Technology Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Other Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Dropout Prevention Goal(s) Parent Involvement Goal(s) * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 38 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Problem-solving Process to Parent Involvement PARENT INVOLVEMENT GOAL(S) Based on the analysis of parent involvement data, and reference to “Guiding Questions”, identify and define areas in need of improvement: 1. Parent Involvement Parent Involvement Goal #1: *Please refer to the percentage of parents who participated in school activities, duplicated or unduplicated. During the 2010-2011 school year, parent participation was 100%. Our goal for the 20102011 school year is to maintain parent participation at 100%. 2011 Current level of Parent Involvement:* Anticipated Barrier Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring 1.1. Not all parents can 1.1. Academic family 1.1. Principal, SAC Participate due to individual nights will be advertised Chair, Teachers family working schedules. using a variety of methods including, but not limited to: flyers, agendas, e-mail, school/teacher websites, morning announcements, and phone links at various times to accommodate all families. 2012 Expected level of Parent Involvement:* 100% (233) 100% groups have different interest levels. 1.2. Principal, SAC provide activities that Chair, Teachers appeal to all age-groups to ensure participation. Evaluation Tool 1.1. Teachers/Volunteers 1.1. Documentation will provide a sign-in sheet of the number of at each academic family attendees at night. academic family nights. 1.2. Documentation will provide a sign-in sheet of the number of at each academic family attendees at night. academic family nights. 1.3. Provide written 1.3. Community 1.3. Teachers/Volunteers 1.3. Documentation 1.3. Lack of participation in letters, flyers and Involvement, will provide a sign-in sheet of the number of school wide brochures in English and Teachers, Principal at each academic family attendees at activities by home language night. academic family parents of English nights. Language Learners due to language barrier. 1.2. Different age 1.2. It is imperative to Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy 1.2. Teachers/Volunteers Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus How to involve Volunteers Volunteer training – opportunities for Grade Level/Subject Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Facilitator PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and and/or (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of PLC Leader school-wide) meetings) Cara Mendez Kindergarten – Volunteer School - Wide –Fifth Grade Liaison Parent Cara MendezSchool - Wide Volunteers Volunteer April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Employee Pre-Planning Proof of volunteer hours Principal/ Volunteer Liaison Monthly during SAC Meetings Proof of Volunteer hours Principal/ Volunteer Liaison 39 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 parent volunteering. Liaison Parent Involvement Budget * Please ensure that items included in the Parental Involvement Policy/Plan (PIP) are outlined in the following budget section. Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount N/A N/A N/A N/A Subtotal: Technology Strategy Utilize Parent Link to communicate school wide activities. Description of Resources Parent Link is a free communication tool which allows the principal to send recordings via the telephone. Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy N/A Description of Resources N/A Funding Source N/A Amount N/A Subtotal: Other Strategy Description of Resources Funding Source Amount N/A N/A N/A N/A Subtotal: Total: End of Parent Involvement Goal(s) April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 40 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Additional Goal(s) * When using percentages, include the number of students the percentage represents next to the percentage (e.g. 70% (35)). Problem-Solving Process to Increase Student Achievement ADDITIONAL GOAL(S) Based on the analysis of school data, identify and define areas in need of improvement: Anticipated Barrier 1. Additional Goal Additional Goal #1: 2011 Current Level :* N/A Strategy Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring Process Used to Determine Effectiveness of Strategy Evaluation Tool 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.2. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 1.3. 2012 Expected Level :* Enter numerical Enter numerical data for current data for expected goal in this box. goal in this box. Professional Development (PD) aligned with Strategies through Professional Learning Community (PLC) or PD Activity PD Content /Topic and/or PLC Focus Grade Level/Subject PD Facilitator and/or PLC Leader Please note that each Strategy does not require a professional development or PLC activity. Target Dates and Schedules PD Participants (e.g. , Early Release) and (e.g. , PLC, subject, grade level, or Strategy for Follow-up/Monitoring Schedules (e.g., frequency of school-wide) meetings) Person or Position Responsible for Monitoring N/A April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 41 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Additional Goal(s) Budget (Insert rows as needed) Include only school-based funded activities/materials and exclude district funded activities /materials. Evidence-based Program(s)/Materials(s) Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Technology Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Professional Development Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Other Strategy N/A Description of Resources Funding Source Amount Subtotal: Total: End of Additional Goal(s) April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 42 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 FINAL BUDGET (Insert rows as needed) Please provide the total budget from each section. Reading Budget Total: Mathematics Budget Total: Science Budget Total: Writing Budget Total: Attendance Budget Total: Suspension Budget Total: Dropout Prevention Budget Total: Parent Involvement Budget Total: Additional Goals Total: Grand Total: April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 43 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 Differentiated Accountability School-level Differentiated Accountability (DA) Compliance Please choose the school’s DA Status. (To activate the checkbox: 1. double click the desired box; 2.when the menu pops up, select “checked” under “Default Value” header; 3. Select “OK”, this will place an “x” in the box.) School Differentiated Accountability Status Intervene Correct II Prevent II Correct I X Prevent I N/A Upload a copy of the Differentiated Accountability Checklist in the designated upload link on the “Upload” page School Advisory Council School Advisory Council (SAC) Membership Compliance The majority of the SAC members are not employed by the school district. The SAC is composed of the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers, education support employees, students (for middle and high school only), parents, and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school. Please verify the statement above by selecting “Yes” or “No” below. X Yes No If No, describe measures being taken to comply with SAC requirement. Describe the activities of the School Advisory Council for the upcoming year. The primary objectives of the SAC shall be to help identify needs and recommend programs of action for the school. Through a community-wide commitment, the team will foster a positive learning environment, which sets high expectations and meets the diverse needs of the student body. SAC shall be a link between the school and the local community. The community consists of parents, business people, other community representatives, professional educators, and other school staff. The SAC shall be a resource to the school and principal. SAC goals shall include: (a)to facilitate the development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), (b) to monitor the implementation of the SIP, (c) to evaluate the SIP, (d) April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 44 2011-2012 School Improvement Plan (SIP)-Form SIP-1 to provide assistance in the preparation of the school's annual budget, and (e) to make recommendations as to the alignment of instructional staffing and instructional materials to support the SIP. Describe projected use of SAC funds. Parent nights held monthly to discuss how parents can help their child with specific strategies. April 2011 Rule 6A-1.099811 Revised April 29, 2011 Amount N/A 45