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R w f p EST 2 c e 1 y 13 SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE 2012 RECOGNITION PROGRAM y S i FOR j 1 NG LEARN Application Cover Page RESA 4 Sh1 4 3 RF G Type of School 5 fi If Previous School of Elementary School B ary Stliool MitlEle Sc Elemen om Lnbr MiqM1 Scnool n gp SUOOi or Vo aiionap Excellence Indicate Year s Name of Principal of Recognition Christina Bailey MiJ c Mrs Miss MS pecly NA Email Address us wv kl2 crbailey@access youwiJ111inPeoHlclalrew a Nem tls Principal Home Address PO Box 706 Craiqsville VW 26205 304 742 6051 r 5lafe zipCOee epnone Homeie Craiqsville WV 26205 Y 304 742 5271 Stafa LpCOOe one Telep Official School Name Craigsville Elementary School ww se n m me axmai omsi a School Address County 100 School Stree Nicholas Fax 1304 7425279 IhavereviewetllheapplicaHOn includinglheeligibilityrequirementsonpage4 obeaccurate anticertilyallinformation ttn i nn tJ o I la PnndPalYSi9naNr Name of Superintendent Oafe Mrs Bevedy Kingery 6petllyl M9 MI55 Mrs @ M Districl Name Nicholas Counry Schools istrict Address 400 West Main Street Summersville WV 26251 304 872 3611 ro c e sra zipcoee reieynone I have reviewed ie applic ion i ati i i S uding the eligibility reqviremen s on page 0 antl certify ali in ormation to be aaura e nnte i ph PsSi 12 aNreJ Dale Name o School Board President Dr Isoemr ma vriss mn or mr pRtt tioqinclutlingtheeligibili Ihavereviewetlt e ormationtobeaccura anticertifyallin yrequirementsonpage4 L ool8oard c s Sl9nalure sitlen Pi Oate Areparation of Application List the name position title of representative relevant stakeholder groups including administrators teachers other school staff students parents and the community involved in the Schools of Excellence application process and obtain their signature Name Title Position Christina Bailey Principal Tony Nichols Early Childhood Signature n u n 1n r Coordinator Teresa D Brown Kind Teacher Sherry Ward Kinderg Tea Monica Cox Fir G rade T eacher Carol Bay Firs Grade Teacher Peggy Sue Crowe Pre T Lori Crislip Aide Nina Stewart Aid Barbara Shafer Aide Linda Ward Cook Lori Holdren Custodian Missy Ervin Custodian Ginger McQueen Secretary Barbara Groves Second Grade Teacher Tammy Hunter Second Grade 7e Linda Spencer Third Grade Teacher Carolyn Cox Third Grade Teacher Rosemary Gordon Fou Grad Teacher Sharon Hadow Fourth Grade Teacher Oak Myers Fifth Grade Teacher Danny Cau Fifth Grade Teacher Helen Vance Spe Education Teacher Lori Cvetnick Specia E T Nina Gregory Spe Education Aide Amy Cowan Speech Therepist Mary Griffth PE Teacher Holly Miller Title One Teacher Sharon Neal Title One Teacher Sara Singleton Title One Teacher u i w il a 1 I u s i PART I ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Schools of Excellence Recognition Progrem for 21 Century Learning Please check the appropria e space for each of the eligibility criteria statements below 1 The school has been in ezistence for five full years True False 2 The school has not received recognition as a School of Excellence for 21 s Century Learning in the past five years True 3 False The school has current full accreditation status True False 4 The school has made Adequate Yearly Progress AYP underthe No Child Left Behind NCLB Implementation plan for the past two years True False 5 The school has not been identified as a persistently dangerous school within the last two years True False J 6 2011 WESTEST 2 data for the all student subgroup meet the required annual measurable objective academic indicators for reading language arts and mathematics Reading Mathematics 69 57 True 57 60 False 7 The student attendance rate for elementary and middle schools is at or above 93 percent True False NA 8 The high school student graduation rate is at or above 80 percent True False NA 3 ART II BACKGROUND AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA R District 1 Total number of Pre 12 students enrolled in the district K 2 Number of schools in the district 061 4 Elementary Schools High Schools 11 Middle Schools 2 Junior 0 High Schools 2 TOTAL 15 Scho01 3 When was the school built 4 Date of any major renovations 1955 1961 1969 1985 1988 1990 5 If the school has been renovated brieFly descnbe the nature of the renovation New classroom additions were added to the school to create more space new windows were installed and a new roof was put on the school 6 Total number of classrooms in the school 7 5 2 1 13 Number of years the principal has been in his her position at this school If less than three years how long was the previous principal at this school 8 Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grede level or its equivalent 16 9 43 Pre K K q2 37 1 q4 32 2n 38 3 a q 5 g 7 8 ethnic composition of students Racial ym 0 11 Zm Other Total American Indian Alaskan Native Pacific Islander Asian BlackorAfricanAmerican Hispanic 10 Student turnover or mobility rate during the past year or Latino 0 h 0 1 0 White h 99 Total 100 7 3 Note This rate should include lhe total number of students who transferred to or from different schools between October 1 and the end of the school year divided by the total number of students in school as your of October 1 multiplied by 100 PART II 11 BACKGROUND AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA Continued Students eligible for free priced reduced meals 71 Total Number 179 If his is not a reasonably accurate estimate of the percentage of students from low income families or if your school does not participate in the federally supported lunch program speciTy a more accurate estimate tell why you chose it and explain how you arrived at this estimate 12 Students receiving special education services 12 Number Served 30 Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to special education categories designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 1 0 0 13 Autism Deafness 0 7 0 Deaf Blindness Emotional Disturbance 10 11 1 Hearing Impairment 0 0 Mental Retardation 0 0 Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other Health Impaired Specific Learning Disability Speech or Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Blind Visuallmpairment Describeanysignifcantchangesinthedatareportedinitems4 tOthathaveoccurredduring the past five years and explain why the changes occurred There have been no signifcant changes in the data reported in items 4 10 in the past fve years 14 Indicate the full time and part time staff members in each of the categories below Number of Staff Time Full Time Part 13 0 Special Resources Teachers Specialists 6 1 Paraprofessionals 4 0 Support Staff 4 1 28 2 s Administrator Classroom Teachers Total Number 15 Average school studenFClassroom teacher ratio that is the number of students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers e 1 g 22 1 20 PART III SUMMARY STATEMENT Limited to two pages Welcome to Craigsville Elementary School located in the center of small rural Craigsville WV in Nicholas County The structure of a school begins with the foundation that holds it together Often times the foundation may appear to be weak or falling apart on the outside but what matters most is what is on the inside Craigsville Elementary School was built in 1955 on land purchased from a local man named Paul Plumber who still resides next to the school Walk down the halls of Craigsville Elementary School and any child or staff can tell you our mission I Think I Can I Know I Can and I Will Never giving up and putting our entire focus on students is the meaning behind our mission We believe we can make a positive difference in the lives of ALL students by providing consistency fairness stability and a safe environment actively engaging ALL students and building a foundation for a successful and productive future Craigsville Elementary School has around 250300 students each year and is Title One funded school We have 2 5 Title One teachers 2 academic specialists and 1 third grade critical skills teacher who work with staff and students to promote student achievement Craigsville Elementary is a family with many of our staff living in the community Most of the teachers have been working together for 15 20 years Our family is centered on our children At Craigsville Elementary learning is the focus for all including teachers Craigsville Elementary offers many unique opportunities for student engagement through our collaboration with the community such as the public library local fire department Nicholas County Career and Technical Center Senior Citizens and other local agencies Our goal is to provide students the chance to access 21 S century learning skills through varied means Craigsville Elementary boasts the highest number of Nationally Board Certified Teachers having 5 at our school We also boast a county teacher of the year and an Arch Coal recipient as well as student Young Writer s Winners Social Studies and Science Fair winners and state essay and poster contest winners Although our building may be old and unattractive on the outside our foundation is strong because our walls are held together by our students teachers families and community Nothing can tear down the bonds built within our old school building With that comes good news that our old school will be replaced with a new school consolidating with a smaller elementary school The new school is slated to open in 2013 with environmentally sound features and a larger more concrete building for our students While the construction is in process our students are without a playground In order to assure our students meet their physical fitness needs teachers and parents came together to purchase outside toys games etc and we are able to take the students to a field nearby to get physical activity The new Gauley River Elementary will be opened in 2013 Craigsville Elementary will be torn down and many years of laughter education and memories will also be torn down yet never forgotten One of Craigsville Elementary s successes is our SKIP Successful Kids in Progress program which demonstrates our focus of Intervention forAll This program provides intervention and enrichment for all students each day for 40 minutes Reading math and writing are the focus for SKIP groups Collaboration among teachers is key to our success in increasing student achievement Strategies and resources are provided during our Professional Learning Communities which meet every Friday If something t working then we try something new Everything we do at Craigsville Elementary is isn centered around what effect it will have on our most valuable players our students There may be cracks in our walls tiles missing from the ceiling a leaky roof or a toilet that won t flush but what makes Craigsville Elementary School so wonderful are the laughter smiles and enthusiasm from teachers students and parents The holes in our walls are covered by the best writings of our kindergarten the art woric of our 4 graders hand made postcards from 1 graders accelerated reading wall of our 2 ntl graders and all the other work of our celebrities our students Plain and simple we are here for our students and when our students succeed Craigsville Elementary Succeeds PART IV MISSION STATEMENT Limited to one page I Think I Can I Know I Can and I Will is our mission statement Every child teacher parent and staff member knows it and lives by this each day Our staff met this summer at Carnifex Ferry and worked together in groups to talk about what we wanted for our school our students and ourselves as professionals Each team explored the surroundings of the park and had to come up with what their vision for educating our students looked like Sticks items from cars rocks leaves and other items were used to build a vision Each team performed a skit and demonstrated their vision At the end of the day our mission was clear and our goals and vision came together for what we believed and wanted for our school Thinking you can do something knowing you have the support of your school family and knowing that failure is not an option means success will happen Each child is seen as an individual at Craigsville Elementary School It is our responsibility to ensure the success of each student Our vision and goals are that we believe we can make a positive difference in the lives of ALL students by providing consistency fairness stability and a safe environment actively engaging all students and building a foundation for a successful and productive future When staff came together and began discussing our beliefs and goals for the school mission and vision it all came together perfectly A Student Focus and Support A1 How does your school assure that all students receive the academic support they need to achieve at high levels How is your school structured to meet the varied needs of your student population Craigsville Elementary School s master schedule reflects the philosophy Intervention ForAll Priorities are set when developing the master schedule Students with special needs are accommodated first as these teachers work in and out of regular classrooms SKIP Successful Kids In Progress is a school wide intervention model providing two primary and upper blocks of instruction targeting specific skill deficits andlor enrichment Assessment and regrouping occurs every 6 weeks or as needed All classroom teachers instructional aides academic specialists Title One teachers special education teachers principal and physical education teacher have a SKIP group Two academic specialists work with all grade levels while another is a Critical Skills Teacher who works with third grade only three days a week Title One teachers collaborate with classroom teachers in reading and math groups and provide support in smaller pull out groups A daily two hour valued and protected literacy block includes ninety minutes of reading and thirty minutes of writing Every classroom implements thirty minutes of reading and math in small groups Every classroom is equipped with three teachers for small group reading and two teachers for small group math At the beginning of the year the staff met to discuss collaboration time It was decided that Friday would be the best day for Professional Learning Communities to meet to discuss data and instruction Students receive intervention Monday through Thursday and teachers use Friday to collaborate Student achievement has steadily increased from the meetings Teachers collaborate to improve instruction Teachers have embraced learning over teaching A short Talk it OuY time is used to vent issues but positive learning experiences are shared weekly Collaboration is a key component in the leaming process at CES While teachers are meeting in PLC s students receive additional instruction in art music and other special projects Programs such as fire safety are scheduled during PLC times to maximize instructional time In addition to the Friday PLC times the schedule provides grade level teachers common planning time daily A full time physical education teacher and half time teacher provides art music and cultural education experiences A reading consultant coaches the staff and assists with data to establish a focus Currently the focus is writing Guidance is provided to teachers and students on the writing process and WV Writes The staff has completed lwo book studies Robust Vocabularv to implement effective vocabulary strategies in their classrooms and 7 Ke s to Comprehension focusing on higher order questioning and depth of knowledge A2 What comprehensive student support system is available for addressing student physical social and emotional needs How does the school intervene when student personal needs are preventing academic success The school participates in the 21st Century Learning Grant providing students with an after school program three days a week The program is completely staffed by present faculty Students receive a healthy snack and dinner each day as well as homework help enrichment and intervention services Many times the School Assistance Team arranges for struggling students to attend the program as a strategy for helping the child succeed Many students personal needs often interfere with academic success Counseling services are provided once a week by the school counselor both individually and as classroom experiences arise The principal counselor meet regularly to discuss students who may be having personal emotional social or behavioral problems Early intervention sometimes eliminates the need for discipline referrals later Follow ups occur weekly with each identified child as a valuable part of our Student Assistance Team Craigsville Elementary is a big family Teachers have taught children s parents and know the history of each family Every child and parent is treated with resped and dignity Trust is established through a comfortable and respectful environment eliminating potential problems Staff will often buy items for students who may have needs The principal has developed positive relationships with students and families Students and parents are greeted each morning by the principal or designee at the door or in the car lane creating a convenient safe environment This small effort is appreciated by students and parents Gaging a child s demeanor before entering the door eliminates potential bad days Furthermore the school works with several social agencies and companies to ensure students receive clothes food and shelter Folla Coal Company provides students with new coats Little Union Baptist Church supplies shoes for students and a clothing pantry in the building provides students with clothes socks deodorant and other supplies The Parent Teacher Association supplies students with welcome back kits and survival kits for students taking Westest The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant provides students with healthy fruit and vegetables that can also be taken home Craigsville Elementary works with the Department of Health and Human Services communicating student needs and issues The school also works closely with KVC child services department which provides counseling for children and families Several students are voluntarily enrolled in the programs and counselors visit weekly to interact with students and gather information from school employees A3 How has your school demonstrated a commitment to addressing the accessibility of its faci ities and programs to students with disabilities 10 Craigsville Elementary School is a staple for students with special needs Ten students from smaller schools are enrolled at Craigsville Elementary because of the services available here Teachers embrace new students with varying needs from MI to autism An increase in population often does not mean extra academic assistance with a new teacher or aide The staff always accommodates and attends all trainings and professional development to meet the needs of students Westest data is scrutinized to determine successes of special education students This student population may not reach mastery but make considerable gains As a family does special education students are included in every aspect of our school In addition to on campus invents students also participated in a Down Syndrome Awareness Day by having a Hat Day for one student To honor the student several staff members participate in the Buddy Walk in Charleston This child s family remains at the school despite being closer to other more convenient schools because of the support received Occupational Speech and Physical therapists work with students The building is handicap accessible despite its old appearance with ramps and an elevator A preschool program is a vital part of our school We have board of education head start collaboration with 16 students The preschool program participates preschool in all school activities and creates activities of their own Each year they bring in change from home and the teacher purchases 2 bikes to be given to the Toys for Tots This teaches the students the value of giving to others in need Our preschool also sponsors Pops and Pizza where they invite all fathers grandfathers and significant male role models of students in for pizza and skating This time allows students to interact with their male role models A special Mothers Day breakfast is also held for the significant women in the children s lives In addition to these family events preschool also collaborates with kindergarten hosting a move up day for preschool students This gives them an opportunity to spend the day in kindergarten and experiencing a school day Students who are not enrolled in preschool are also invited to attend this kindergarten move up day as well B School Culture B1 What is the school s underlying norms values beliefs traditions and rituals that have built up over time as people work together solve problems and confront challenges How does the school culture enhance school improvement efforts Craigsville Elementary believes we can make a positive difference in the lives of all students by providing consistency fairness stability and a safe environment actively engaging all students and building a foundation for a successful and productive future Our mission I Think I Can I Know I Can and I Will supports our vision and goals The school has gone from the belief and statement of my class or my studenY to our 11 students By taking ownership for the learning of our entire school any problem or issue that arises is much easier to take care of Having time to collaborate with one another to solve issues gather resources or just get advice has been a tremendous support for staff Most of the staff has worked together for many years The family atmosphere creates an environment of caring and nurturing beyond academics Students needs whether they are academically socially personal or physical take priority in all aspects An off campus retreat is held at the beginning of the school year to work together in a threatening environment to review our mission vision and goals as a staff non 62 What intentionai initiatives have taken place to create centered learning a culture within the school a How does the academic success of all students remain a day to priority At Craigsville Elementary School a commitment to success of students is precedent Evervthina is done with students in mind Each morning begins with announcemenis news and birthdays A character quote mission statement or healthy heart fact is announced as well Students are reminded to work hard and do their best every day The SKIP program is an example stemming from students needs Teachers encourage students daily with positive praise and incentives Our staff continually asks if what we are doing or about to do is going to affect our students Many activities promoting the love for reading take place at Craigsville Elementary School Marathon Scholars is a program sponsored by a local hospital where students read 26 books and walk 26 miles throughout the year Reading and physical activity are encouraged A sports theme was selected to enhance the Accelerated Reader program Each grade has a football field and each class picked a team name Touchdowns are made each time a child reaches a goal Classes compete against each other to see who can get the most AR touchdowns Students have read 50 more since implementing the incentive program The immediate grades who rarely read for AR points have now doubled their paAicipation in the program The BEAR Be Excited About Reading program is also an incentive for students to read more Students who read at least 20 minutes per day and have their parents sign a read and respond card get a BEAR on the wall and a free movie and popcorn from our local video store Seeing their BEAR on the wall is a big morale booster for students Math is also a focus at Craigsville Elementary School Each year our students participate in the St Jude s Math thon getting sponsors for completing math a problems The money collected supports St Jude s Children Hospital t2 At Craigsville Elementary School we ensure the total success of our students Attendance is an issue impacting achievement Students arriving late and checking out early miss instructional opportunities Many students have 5 days or more of unexcused absences An incentive program was established to encourage student attendance and promote healthy lifestyles A score board was added to the hall way tracking attendance Students who are not absent leave early or arrive late each month get to play a game of CAT basketball with a staff member of choice Attendance basketball is the last Friday of every month Students and teachers are coming to school and becoming more active Students who get to play have increased from 10 to 40 To accommodate emergencies any child who has no more than 1 unexcused absence is eligible for a prize drawing each month such as I pods and scooters As our vision clearly states engaging all students is our focus Students achieve higher if engaged in the classroom A new reading initiative called Adventures Around the World was implemented to raise money for school events increase students love for reading and learn about social studies The read thon began in a October with a big kick off in the gym Indiana Brown a vivacious kindergarten teacher came to tell of her travels around the world In the meantime several bandits parents and other teachers robbed the school s supply of books In order to reclaim the books students had to collect sponsors and pledge to read and read Throughout the read thon each grade level studied a different continent After three months a Indiana Brown returned Students collected over 1 000 to earn the books back The bandits were captured and the read thon will become a yearly event for our school a Book buddies is another activity that promotes the love of reading and fosters caring relationships between students and teachers Teachers in the primary grades pair up with teachers in intermediate grades and establish a buddy system Students in the intermediate grades are paired with a student in the primary grades Weekly book buddy sessions are held where buddies spend quality time together reading to each other Snacks are provided for the reading time b What kinds of activities celebrations etc are sustained to build positive relations between and among staff students parents and the community9 Celebrating success is a key factor in a successful school and increasing achievement Each month the principal hosts a coffee hour for parents to discuss issues and concerns Some topics resolved were homework technology and bullying Each nine weeks an awards assembly is held to celebrate students Perfect attendance honor roll good character and a principal s award is presented for every classroom Teachers give positive praises and accolades over the intercom It is an effective morale booster A yearly special dinner is held to honor parents and community volunteers Each volunteer or community member is recognized for hard work and dedication to students Each month a parent luncheon is held for a grade level Parents appreciate the time 13 Children are celebrated at Craigsville through the EAGLES SOAR HIGH program promoting positive discipline and character Students earn a hole punch or sticker on an eagle card as follows E e ager to learn always attentive A goes the extra mile G learning is essential L engaged in learning E Once the card is full children receive a trip to the office for a prize from the prize box The eagle card is then placed on the wall in the main hallway and the process begins again Good data is celebrated A Westest pep rally happens each year and students receive a ticket each time they demonstrate the use of a test taking strategy After the test drawings are held for prizes An additional celebration is held when results come back The principal hires a DJ and a celebration dance is a highly anticipated event Teachers are seen handing out random smiles pats on the back or good jobs daily Each staff member selects a VIP student at the beginning of the year and mentors them throughout the year Teachers are celebrated as well A big tree is displayed in the hallway with an apple for each teacher Messages of hope and thanks are left on teachers apples Faculty Senate meetings are used to recognize teacher successes A stuffed eagle is passed from teacher to teacher as a momentum for good work Craigsville Elementary celebrates staff successes five Twenty percent of our staff is Nationally Board Certified with the highest number of any school in the county Five teachers are NBCT s Craigsville Elementary School also boasts at Nicholas County Teacher of the Year as well as an Arch Coal recipient In addition to those recognitions Craigsville Elementary was also recognized as an outstanding site for PEIA Wellness Program and was highlighted for the month in 2010 Our PE teacher coordinates and organizes a county wide wellness day at our school with 99 staff participation and about 40 participation from retired employees and surrounding schools Our students are recognized for their achievements in the county and state level as well First Place Winner for Young Writer s Essay Competition in Nicholas County in 2011 Second Place Winner for Young Writer s Essay Competition in Nicholas County in 2011 14 Third Place Winner for Young Writer s Essay Competition in Nicholas County in 2011 First Place Agriculture Poster Winner for West Virginia in 2012 Second Place Agriculture Poster Winner for West Virginia in 2012 Third Place Agriculture Poster Winner for West Virginia in 2012 Fifth Place Winner in County Spelling Bee in 2010 63 How does your school foster a sense of cooperation and collaboration among adults and students a What opportunities do students have to build supportive and caring relationships with teachers and other adults Craigsville Elementary teachers received training in Capturing Kids Hearts which is a nationally recognized program used to build relationships amongst students and staff Teachers and students established values and expectations of their classroom A social contract is created and signed by the teacher and the students in the classroom This serves as a governing contract for all which determines awards and consequences for acceptable behavior Capturing Kids Hearts gives students an opportunity to be responsible and corred negative behavior By building these strong relationships everyone benefits According to Flip Flippen founder of Capturing Kids Hearts if you capture a kid s heaR you will capture his head Student achievement is a result of these relationships b How does your school promote positive student interaction and prepare students to succeed in a culturally and socially diverse environment At Craigsville Elementary School positive student interaction is encouraged and students succeed in a culturally and socially diverse environment Teachers work together to provide multicultural educational experiences for students The WVU 6ctension staff work with students on multicultural activities such as folk dancing The public library supports activities and events such as Read to Me Day Dr Seuss Birthday celebration Community Christmas Store and other activities The after school program provides students with activities that promote cultural awareness such as karate cooking and career days Community members sponsor a Heritage Day to read a story teach a trade or demonstrate an activity from different cultures This year a career day will be held for students to practice interviewing skills and explore careers Theater WV offers a theatrical program at the school site On WV Read to Me day the school invited the county assessor magistrates business owners coal miners and JROTC members to read to students Students also collected canned food for the local food bank with the help of the JROTC Students also brought in money for the Haiti earthquake victims In the meantime teachers discussed HaitPs culture and the effects the earthquake had on Haiti in their classes Each year kindergarten students take a field trip to Charleston to the Town Center and to Build Bear This is a cultural experience for many of our students as some have a never been out of Nicholas County The experience of touring Charleston and going to 15 the mall is rewarding for many Last year the entire school attended the Ringling Brothers and Barnabum Bailey circus in Charleston Craigsville Elementary students adopted a soldier this year One of our teacher s sons came to visit our school and talked about his travels and work in Afghanistan and Iraq He discussed the cultural differences and shared pictures and stories with students and teachers Students worked together and collected items to send in care packages for soldiers as well as made cards and letters for soldiers C Challenging 21 Century Curriculum SGndards C1 Successful schools establish rigorous curriculum standards for all students How does your school establish high expectations for all students and ensure that students achieve at high evels in the core subjects At Craigsville Elementary high expectations are a priority A rigorous curriculum is provided for all students With the implementation of the social contract expectations are established by the entire class and school In 2011 Craigsville Elementary School was in the top 40 of elementary schools in the state of WV Craigsville Elementary 4th graders scored the highest in math at the county level on the Westest and scored second highest in the county for reading All 3rd 5th graders scored above the state average on the Westest for reading and math The expectations of our mission I Think I Can I Know I Can and I Will serves as a catalyst for students always giving 100 on every aspect of their educational experience a English Reading and Language Arts Reading is the core of our academic framework Reading is essential in every core academic subject Wi h the use of Pearson Reading teachers present a whole group lesson on Mondays and Tuesday through Friday the lessons are broken down into small groups to ensure learning for all Students use leveled readers to focus on grammar spelling vocabulary writing and comprehension The small groups encompass literature circles vocabulary games podcasts and power points as a means of learning Each class has three teachers for small group time b Mathematics Everyday Math provides opportunities for students to explore math solutions in many different ways With the help of Family Links parents can work with students at home through games and technology Each week math groups are formed so engaging activities can be done to explore math Two teachers work in math groups each day in order to maximize the instructional levels Math scores at Craigsville Elementary continue to excel as students consistently seek ways to improve their math skills c Science Our science program is integrated into our reading program as well Science experiments are often a means of teaching and learning for students Tech Step projects generally involve using the scientific process Every other year our students participate in the school county and state science fair Our after school program offers a variety of science activities to enhance the learning A recycling program was started last year for students and teachers By working 16 together and educating ourselves we were the third highest in our recycling efforts in the county d Social Studies Each year students participate in the school county and state social studies fair A thirty minute block is designated for students to learn social studies Engaging activities are a big part of the social studies curriculum One of our third grade classrooms studied and watched the bald eagle hatch eggs via technology This type of learning keeps all students engaged and learning e Foreign Language Although we do not have a formal foreign language program offered at our school students have the opportunity to explore other countries and learn about their customs and languages f The Arts Our planning teacher incorporates a variety of arts programs in her classes Art projects are ongoing each day for students and students are often entered into contests where they fair pretty well Each year a skit or play is performed involving our students Students also participate in the art contest hosted by the Craigsville Fall Festival Committee Music is appreciated at Craigsville Elementary School even though we have no o cial music program Grants are being written to have programs involving music come into our school Local band students were invited to talk with our students as well C2 How does your curriculum address 21 century content civic literacy financial economic and business literacy global awareness and health and wellness awareness What emphasis do you place on these content areas in your curriculum Strong emphasis is placed on teaching 21st century learning skills for all students Kindergarten students work on a money project each year Our lwo kindergarten teachers co wrote the money lesson for TEACH 21 website that is viewed and practiced around the state Students learn how money is made the value of money and how to write checks Students in 5th grade complete eMensive projects and programs in social studies involving the Donner Party Concentration Camps and World War II Students are engaged in the learning process and a result more prepared for the 21st century Each morning a heart healthy fact is read for students Students participate in the American Heart Association jumping rope and playing basketball All money goes to support the American Heart Association Students also participate in the cardio program through WVU Students are given a series of health tests to determine if they are at risk for heart disease Healthy lifestyles and nutritious plans are provided Preschool students take a field trip to a local greenhouse and learn how to garden and purchase their plants for their garden Upon returning they plant a garden in their classroom C3 How do you ensure that diverse learners g students with disabilities e students identified as gifted and talented students with limited English 17 proficiency students identified as migrant students placed at risk all have the opportunity to learn challenging content and achieve at high levels Craigsville Elementary is committed to learning for all The success of our SKIP program see section A is proof of this Students are provided intervention or enrichment for their academic needs Learning expectations are clearly defined for all students to reach success Students may learn at a different level or pace but are expected to learn The Student Assistance Team meets regularly to ensure the success of all students A process is available for teachers to refer students who may be having academic social or behavioral issues The team consists of administrator regular education teacher special education teacher and a Title One teacher C4 What curriculum offerings provide rigorous educational opportunities that transition students to post secondary education and or careers Students at Craigsville Elementary School are consistently preparing for middle high and higher education Through our continued efforts and hard work students are prepared with skills needed to succeed at the next level By setting high standards for all students we are ensuring their success Each year transition meetings are held for special education students going to middle school Collaboration among the elementary teacher special education teacher and middle school special education teacher takes place in April Parents are invited to discuss concerns and plan for their child s middle school experience Students are invited to participate in summer programs such as basketball camps science and math camps and other activities hosted by the middle and high school These programs provide a basis for building positive relationships when they enter the secondary schools Preschool students have the oppoAunity to explore kindergarten during move up day each April This allows a chance to learn kindergarten standards and expectations D Engaging Instruction D1 How is the development of core literacy skills an integrel part of insVuction across all grades and subjects Developing critical skills is a focus at Craigsville Elementary School Increasing student achievement is our top prioriry Critical skill deficits were noted through assessment and skill groups were planned according to specific needs Some students work in a comprehension group and use literature circles and novel studies as a means of learning where as other groups may be concentrating on consonant c usters By mastering these basic skills students increase their knowledge 18 D2 What school wide practices or processes are used to accelerate the learning of students who fall beiow mastery Once again Craigsville Elementary s focus is Intervention forAll with the mindset that all students will learn and be successful The Student Assistance Team SAT provides a means for teachers to seek guidance and strategies from a team for students who fall below mastery Specific research based strategies are discussed and planned as a result of these meetings Students are progress monitored for improvement and further meetings are held as needed Each teacher also ensures the success of her VIP student seleded at the beginning of the year If a VIP student falls below mastery the teacher or staff member will begin working with the child on interventions With the help of academic specialists Title One teachers principal and volunteers students who fall below mastery are given one on or small group intervention The use of Ed mark Sonday System and Sidewalks are supplemental programs used for students who fall below mastery Teachers work together to ensure students who fall below mastery are provided an instructional program that meets his needs Title One teachers step in and provide intervention services for the child Consistent progress monitoring ensures students will not fail Every decision made at Craigsville Elementary is made for the benefit of our students D3 What research based instructional strategies and organizationai methods do teachers use to engage students at high levels and assure students deep understanding ofcontentratherthan coverage of materials Teachers use a variety of research based instructional strategies and organizational methods to engage students For example teachers can be observed doing literature circles with students for a novel study This style of learning offers all students an opportunity to participate and engage in the lessons Another example is the Pizza Fraction Lesson in third grade Teachers purchase personal pan pivas and Hershey bars to teach fractions to their students By using something students enjoy and can eat afterwards they gain a better understanding of fradions The engagement level is high during this lesson Science experiments and social studies projects help keep students engaged in their learning The Accelerated Reading Program is a research based program that enhances a child s love for reading The program is not graded or mandatory however the program incentives foster a deeper love for reading Our sports themed program we implemented this year has increased our accelerated reading by 50 19 The Sonday System and Sidewalks are used to work with students who are struggling readers Students are grouped according to their levels and academic specialists Title One or special education teachers work with them on these programs D4 What processes strategies and or management systems are used to assure a safe and orderly schoollclassroom environment Capturing Kids Hearts refer to section B3 a is a discipline process that incorporates an opportunity to build positive relationships with students At the beginning of the year teachers and students collaborate on their social contract which governs their classroom rules and expectations therefore their behavior There are four questions involved in this process What are you doing What are you supposed to be doing Are you doing it What are you going to do now The success of the program is so great that teachers also develop a social contract among themselves The process is also used by the principal if child is referred to the office A fifth question is then asked What is going to happen if you do this again The process gives students an opportunity to take responsibility for their own behavior Discipline issues have decreased as a result of this process and stronger relationships have been formed amongst students and teachers Teachers keep a discipline log of student incidents and work with parents to ensure student success Parents teachers and students sign a contract for appropriate behavior each year Teachers also establish a partner teacher with whom they coordinate a buddy system if a child is having culty di in a classroom Anytime a child is removed from class a reflection sheet is complete and discussed with the child D5 Demands of the 21 century require that students be proficient in a variety of learning skills and adept at using 21 century tools How dces classroom instruction prepare students for success in the 21 centuryT A variety of learning skills are taught for students preparing them for the 21 century Technology is a key component in teaching and learning I Pads and I Pods are used daily by teachers and students to work on projects communicate with other classrooms and other students across the world Craigsville Elementary teachers have embraced Apple Technology with an Apple mobile lab as well as using the features on Apple Our fifth grade uses Podcasts for small reading groups and has begun using them for math projects as well 20 Technical art projeds are also incorporated into math lessons using measurement to construct linear prospectives With the construction of the new school students have opportunities to observe drfferent machinery and the building process D6 How do teachers differentiate the instructional process to meet the varied needs of learners Teachers differentiate instructional practices for all students Through our SKIP program see section A 1 differentiation is a key component for learning Differentiation is driven by assessment data which is ongoing Within the classroom teachers differentiate through a variety of ineans Math groups are formed based on individual skills and teachers work together to co teach specific content standards that need addressed All teachers work together to differentiate for students D7 What oppoRunities do students have to apply learning to real world situations Students have the opportunity to apply their learning daily in varied situations Students are taught how to manage money and apply this by going grocery shopping with parents Students are also taught cooking skills through the after school program and demonstrate these when they get home As a means to maximize instruction on snow days teachers created Snow Packets for students to complete during a 20 day period The packets include real world activities rather than worksheets Students measure watch and monitor weather patterns create and try recipes create a N show and a variety of other real world applications Professional Learning Communities E1 What opportunities do teachers and other staff have to participate in professional learning communities Every Friday teachers meet in professional learning communities to discuss data instruction and celebrate successes of students Currently K 2 teachers meet together for an hour and 3 5 meet for an hour Several staff members were trained through the WV Collaborative Teams Network and provide leadership with four teachers and the administrator Teachers were asked to participate in the leadership program to encompass o e member from each level and specialty area Teachers were then nominated to attend the sessions After each session of the Collaborative Teams training the leadership team would come back and present what they learned with their colleagues The kindergarten teacher from the leadership team serves as the K 2 PLC facilitator and the 5th grade teacher from the leadership team serves as the 3 5 PLC facilitator Teachers discuss assessment data to form SKIP groups for intervention The PLC time provides teachers an opportunity to collaborate through grade level or vertical team to raise achievement The primary level teachers discuss assessments such as DIBELS QPS and PASI After 6 weeks students are assessed and regrouped Students are grouped according to skill deficit The upper level PLC spends time analyzing Acuity reports One teacher and administrator was extensively trained to use Acuity to determine student academic supports Desegregating data and identifying 21 instructional strategies and resources are key roles of PLC s WV Writes is being used to increase reading scores for Westest PLC time is an opportunity to focus on learning for students and teachers Teachers learn from each other Teachers share Acuity scores compare instructional decisions to decrease discrepancies between similar skilis in different classrooms Teachers plan teaching lessons according to skill level co s was a new concept for many veteran teachers but has become an accepted PLC practice for collaboration The Friday PLC meetings increase student achievement E2 How does a coherent approach to professional development ensure ongoing learning for staff How do organizational arrangements such as time and teaching assignments make professional development a priority Is there a long term plan Craigsville Elementary teachers meet weekly in professional learning communities as Professional development Teachers who have attended an off campus professional Development present to the entire staff Professional development needs are determined at the beginning of the year based on student needs The school is a member of the VN Department of Education Collaborative Teams Network developing common assessments Technology was an area of need for professional development A teacher and administrator attended the WV Technology conference to gather valuable information and tools for implementing technology into the classrooms and school The Capturing Kids Hearts training has decreased discipline referrals The amount of discipline referrals has decreased by 10 with the implementation of Capturing Kids Hearts Teachers create a social contract as well at the beginning of the year to help govern and ensure staff meetings run smoothly We also do a book study after school Last year we did Bringing Words to Life by Isabel Beck and Creating Robust Vocabulary by Isabel Beck Teachers participated in literature circles and activities using vocabulary They in turn took the lessons back to their classrooms and began implementing the use of vocabulary Our word usage in the writing portion increased on the Westest This year we are working on comprehension using 7 Keys to Comprehension by Susan Zimmermann and Chryse Hutchins We learn keys to helping our students with comprehension and how to use testing strategies Our reading consultant is very beneficial in helping plan and coordinates our professional development We also send teachers to training on how to use Acuity WV Writes effective discipline strategies special education and content writing This is sponsored by our district and these teachers are then considered the expert in the area they attended If a teacher 22 has a question they need answered about one of the above they can go to the expert to learn As a result of implementing meaningful professional development student achievement increased by 5 Special education students gained at least 10 points in reading and math Although they may not have made mastery their scaled scores increased tremendously as a result of differentiated instruction E3 How has teacher professional development improved teaching It is about learning rather than teaching as a result of ongoing professional development for our teachers Teachers have found ihat when everyone is learning rather than focusing on teaching then student achievement increases Teachers have gone from the concept of my students to our students Everyone has a role in the learning process for every child in the school When we desegregate Westest data teachers are placed on teams Kindergarten teachers work with 5 grade on a team to look at data because the students in our school belong to everyone When a child learns it is the result of a team effort from everyone in our school including custodians and cooks The Professional development and especially our professional learning communities have taken our teachers on a new journey of teaching and learning It is no longer about finishing a teM book or running off worksheets but rather the learning that takes place right in their classroom Student data folders have been developed for every student to track their own learning process These data folders then travel with them to the next grade When students see their own learning it is rewarding for them When our teachers moved away with teaching from the book to student learning our test scores went up and our morale went up as well D Leadership and Educational Vitality F1 How does the instructional leader develop a school wide focus on teaching and learning How does the instructional leader work with teachers to improve curriculum instruction and student engagement How do school leaders work with teachers to improve their instructional skills7 The principal demonstrates skills of a strong instructional leader The principal has set a clear example on instruction and provides teaching and learning for all staff The principal often leads our professional development activities and participates in all activities and programs with staff The master schedule is designed to meet all students needs It may not be suitable for everyone but if instruction is in the center then the schedule is a success Continuous learning takes place year round and in the summer for teachers and our administrator She seeks strategies and tools that meet our students or teachers needs and provides feedback to all teachers that is constructive Some strategies are developing successful professional learning communities learning by doing common assessment learning targets and unwrapping common core standards 23 Through classroom walk throughs and observations the principal is able to see firsthand where needs may be and works with teachers to ensure they have needed materials tools and appropriate professional development to be a master teacher Student engagement was an area in need as a result of classroom walk throughs The data showed that students were not engaged in the teaching Many students were playing in desks or working on something else Through this data a professional development activity was presented to help increase student engagement Another area of need was the use of higher order thinking skills in classroom discussions As a result of this data a session on higher order thinking skilis and depth of knowledge was presented for staff F2 How is the principal a leader of learning How does the principal model lifelong learning The principal regularly attends all our professional learning community meetings and participates adding helpful strategies and encouragement She often provides praise to teachers who are doing great things She leads discussions on learning targets common and formative assessments and technology She attended the PLC Summit hosted by Solution Tree s Richard and Rebecca Dufour and had presenters such as Robert Marzano and Dr Anthony Muhammad How to successfully implement PLC s and dealing with difficult and resistant staff were sessions presented at the Summit Also working with common and formative assessments was an area addressed The most beneficial was celebrating data a session presented by an elementary principal The principal participates in the book studies we do for learning and facilitates professional development The principal is an instructional leader and usually presents all the staff development for our staff on ISE days and early dismissals Concepts such as WV Writes Acuity and Assessment have been sessions she has led throughout the years Each quarter she meets with teachers individually for data meetings to review progress of student learning and assist teachers in any manner they may need assistance This learning experience for teachers fosters a positive relationship and a growth model for teachers to expand their learning as well Our principal attended a summit on Assessment for Learning hosted by Nicole Vagle of Solution Tree She always brings back all the information and leads successful staff development for all staff Another tool we are using this year is the PD 360 site Our principal is able to assign videos and assignments based on the needs of individual teachers or groups of teachers Through the use of walk throughs she is able to observe our classrooms and look for ways to help each teacher be successful Sessions designed specfically for teacher needs are assigned individually through PD 360 For example a kindergarten teacher has an autistic child who is having behavioral difficulties A session on PD 360 discussed techniques and strategies to assist the teacher in handling the behavior Special education teachers are assigned lessons and videos on reading and math instruction for special education teachers 24 F3 How does the principal organize and lead the school toward collaborative continuous improvement processes How is the school improvement process organized and managed to ensure the school is always moving forwardl When the principal came to our school she began working with us on collaboration and how to successfully collaborate and use data to drive our instruction She helped us work our schedule so that each grade level had time to plan collaboratively at the same time This was very successful in helping teachers with the collaboration process She became the PLC facilitator guiding us through until we became more comfortable leading our own discussions By providing a flexible schedule and being willing to make changes if something did not work we were able to successfully implement PLC s into our school The outcome was so powerful once we began talking about data and using the data we had to drive our instruction F4 How is the Five Year Strategic Plan developed and how does it drive and target school improvement efforts Each year our leadership team and the five year planning committee meet to review our goals objectives and needs assessment After reviewing these the five year plan is devised or revised and discussed The team then takes the plan to the entire staff for review and input Our five year plan is devised based on our needs as a school instructionally Each meeting we have our goals mission and vision are discussed and reviewed Our five year plan is our governing body to ensure our success in our school F5 How does the principal s model the use of 21 century tools and applications in the role of manager and leader What processes are in place for integreting technology into the school classrooms and how is staff trained How is technology used to analyze school data Each teacher was given a lap top projector and Elmo for use in their classroom Teachers have begun to grasp the idea of using technology to present instruction We often have our meetings in the computer lab and work on technology needs Students are assessed using technology We also purchased an I Pod lab which teachers can check out for student use When we saw how well the I Pods worked for instruction we then purchased an I Pad lab for student use The technology we have now is great for working with lower leveled students because of the applications they have for struggling readers We also have an Apple mobile lab that teachers ca use and check out Most of our instruction is technological based and teachers and students are more engaged with these tools As a staff we are using PD 360 which is an online professional development site Through this site our principal can assign tasks readings or videos for teachers who may need support or assistance in a certain area Feedback can be given via the site and reflection questions can be answered This also allows teachers more time in their classroom rather than leaving the building for professional development Any topic a teacher may need assistance is there We can also collaborate with other schools and educators with the use of the PD 360 25 The principal utilizes technology for all staff meetings The use of devices such as ePearl has been implemented to provide a tracking system for data so it is readily available for teachers to present in data meetings Many staff development sessions are conducted in the computer lab in order to use the Elmo projector and technology programs Charts and graphs are also utilized in data meetings and professional development sessio s F6 What do you consider the major educational challenges your school must face over the next five years and how do you plan M address them One of the major educational challenges our school must face over the next five years is moving into a new larger school This will create new staffing issues as well as a larger population of students Meetings are currently taking place with the lwo schools being consolidated into the larger school to discuss staffing physical space and other important factors This will create an increased population in special education as well with no added resources however a high quality staff ensures this is successful More training and resources will need to be provided Another major educational challenge is a change in rigor of student achievement In order to address these issues more attention to student time on task parent education and meaningful professional development will be needed Societal issues will play a big role in challenging our school system in the neM five years In order to successfully work with these issues a new school health clinic will be housed and incorporated into the new consolidated school E School Family and Community Partnerships G1 What community collaboration and partnerships are in place at your school How are these partnerships and relationships mutually beneficial resulting in the school being a respected and valued partner Craigsville Elementary is located in the center of Craigsville WV and plays an integral of all community activities Each year our school collaborates with the Craigsville Fall Festival and hosts the yearly festival in our town The school is used as the main location for all festival events A school employee serves on the board of directors for the festival and works with them to plan and coordinate all activities In connedion with the festival s Kid Night is held where children can compete in a karaoke competition a and win prizes A bike show and art show for our students are also held Craigsville Elementary collaborates on many projects and activities with the Craigsville Public Library which is located within walking distance of the school Students visit the library every other week to check out books The library also assists the school with projects such as Read to Me Day Science and Social Studies Read a Thon Local School Improvement Committee and the new school consolidation committee The library also hosts a community Christmas store for students to be able to purchase gifts for family members at a low cost Students look forward to this every year 26 The Nicholas County Career and Technical Center is also located within walking distance of the school and students have the opportunity to participate in several projects and activities listed below Start Cookinq Students in the class work with CES students on baking cupcakes Pro and cookies Green House Each year students are invited to tour the greenhouse and purchase any flower for 1 JROTC periodically come to CES to read to students present lessons on flag Cadets history and work on art projects with students 11 Memorial Service Each year students at CES walk to the NCCTC to participate 9 in the 9 11 Memorial Service Students learn about the events of the 9 11 Students are asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance Richwood High School students come to CES to do the RAZE presentation and work in classrooms on aA projects and music This is a great support system as the county has no music or art programs currently in the schools Craigsville Elementary also partners with the WVU EMension program bringing in programs on hygiene folk dancing career exploration preschool readiness read to me days and parent programs which include dinner for parents Craigsville Elementary also serves as a practice site and places teams in the Richwood Middle School Biddy Basketball League A parent from the school coordinates teams coaches and schedules to accommodate all students Games are held on Saturdays in Richwood Craigsville also partners with a local hardware store Hardware ThaYs Us on many projects The owner is a big supporter of the school and also purchases bags for the s recycling program school The Craigsville Senior Citizen Center is located within walking distance of the school and students are invited over to watch and help make homemade apple butter This is a great learning experience for the students G2 How does your school environment welcome and respect families from all walks of life solicit and value their meaningful input find multiple ways to invite and involve them in school initiatives and build a shared commitment to student success Craigsville Elementary School strives to ensure all families feel comfortable in our school A welcome packet is given to all new families and a tour of the school is also given Our parent coordinator hosts a welcome session for new families and makes them feel comfortable with any questions or concerns they may have A positive friendly environment is always evident when you walk through the doors of Craigsville Elementary School 27 G3 How does your school involve families in their children s education and student support programs Parents are a valuable part of the school and learning process Each year a welcome back open house is held to welcome families back to school and discuss the Westest results Parents are also given a survey at the open house to measure parent satisfaction with the school This year the school also had informational booths set up with valuable information regarding PTA Title One Services Volunteering Health and Nutrition and Technology Presentations Door prizes were given out after the presentations and refreshments are served Craigsville Elementary has 2 parent coordinators who work 17 5 hours a week One coordinator operates and runs the school library as well as the fresh fruit and vegetable program The other coordinator runs the accelerated reading program and recruits trains and schedules volunteers to work in the library and other areas of the school Throughout the year several parent workshops are held to assist parents with helping their children with school work Many of these are held during the school day so parents can see how the lessons are taught in class and then can eat lunch with their child The principal holds an informal coffee hour for parents Parents meet for coffee and bagels and discuss issues of choice Some topics discussed are how to help your chiid with homework cyber bullying technology programs used in school consolidation of schools Westest preparation and just general conversations Parents enjoy this time with the principal to discuss important issues Parent conferences are scheduled twice a year for parents on a Thursday evening to discuss student progress Parent meetings are also held periodically to discuss benchmark results with parents Each year the school hosts a Holiday Program for parents and families This is always a highlight of the holiday season Every class performs a skit or song The highlight of the program is the staff when the staff sings or does a skit to close the program Each month parents are invited to have a special lunch with their child The cook plans a turkey or chicken dinner and parents come eat and converse with one another Indicators ofSuccess H H1 Research indicates that highly effective schools are data driven What evidence do you regularly collect and analyze to judge the effectiveness of your school Each Friday in our PLC meetings teachers bring data to share In our K 2 PLC teachers often bring informal data that is taken throughout the week We also work with the QPS quick phonics screener to determine how students are performing using the phonics According to the skill level students are grouped accordingly to work on the specific skill deficits We also discuss the PASI phonemic awareness screener inventory This 28 provides our teachers more data to determine how the students are performing IPAP groups are formed and completed by our speech therapist Teachers also rely highly on the use of DIBELS data This information allows teachers an opportunity to identify those students are intensive strategic or benchmarked Informal observations daily also help with data collection Our 3rd 5th grade begins with desegregating the Westest data and develops groups based on that data Teachers are placed into Data teams at the beginning of the year and throughout the year are given assignments in working with data All teachers are on a data team not just 3rd 5th grade because the students in our school belong to everyone If Kindergarten knows what is expected in 5th grade then they can begin preparing their students We also create a writing grid based on the areas our students needed more support with At CES we put a strong emphasis on writing instruction and ensuring our students are successful in writing Last year we had the DIBELS Next for our 4th and Sth grade students which were very helpful for teachers because it found our students were weak in retell and fluency Acuity has become our main instructional tool for analyzing and collecting data Teachers use the benchmark reports to determine students individual needs as well as helping the teacher to know which standards need to be re taught or which ones were successful Acuity lessons are then assigned to students based on their needs and standards Each week during PLC s teachers compare and review the data from Acuity This data tool is not only beneficial for benchmarking our students but providing instructional support as well WV Writes is another data tool we use weekly Teachers pull WV Writes reports weekly to determine the success level of students on their writing Students then work with peer editors or teachers to correct their writing Odyssey and Ed mark are other tools we use in our school Ed mark has been very beneficial for our struggling readers and students who are least 2 3 years below grade level One student in 2nd grade who had just started at our school could not read or sound out any words or letters Once we started him on Ed mark he began reading Informal data is also recorded daily by our 3rd 5th grade teachers through student conferencing Teachers conference with students at least 3 times a week This data is powerful in that teachers can see firsthand what problems a student may be having Students then are taking responsibility for their own learning Students keep data folders and I Can statements in their folders to be checked off when they have mastered a certain standard Students also assess how they performed on a test rather than just get a percentage grade the students go back and see the mistakes they made and have a chance to self correct them Data collection is ongoing in our school The principal meets quarterly with each teacher to review individual classroom data and determine if the teacher needs additional resources or to detect struggling students It truly is a team effort in that everyone is involved Teachers are placed on data teams at the beginning of the year The data teams consist of all teachers K 2 including instructional aides Teams work together to desegregate Westest data together and collaborate on a plan of action for students in grades 3 The motto for the data day is Why are you a winner Teachers work together on several tasks including breaking down the power standards that are taught 29 on the Westest to seleding VIP students to work with during the year Throughout the year the teams meet to review the data and work on plans to ensure continued success H2 Describe the daW management system s used to summarize analyze and report assessment resulis What assessment data are communicated to students educators parents and the community about student school and system performance Data management is a key component to keeping valuable information and tracking student progress Each teacher is given a data notebook to keep throughout the year and bring to all PLC meetings each week Students in grades 2nd 5th are also given data notebooks to keep track of their learning Every student has a writing folder to keep writing samples and this contains the writing rubric for each grade level These folders travel with the students from year to year so their progress can be charted Each year a letter is sent home with parents of 4th and 5th graders with their Westest results and a meeting to share the school results is held at our annual open house in September Parent teacher conferences are held at least twice a year where data is shared with parents and students who are struggling academically have conferences when needed This year we are sharing the Acuity individual reports with parents so they can see their child s actual progress Our Title One teachers also keep track of all assessment data and records and help assess students needed more support Every new child who enrolls in our school is given some assessments to determine their SKIP group Through our Student Assistance Team referrals teachers bring their data notebooks and student data notebooks to the meeting to discuss with parents Community members are informed of our data results through media resources such as the local Nicholas Chronicle and through our Local School Improvement Committee report given to the Board of Education each year We also have our Five Year Strategic plan readily available for parents or community members to view which states our data results goals and vision for our school The principal meets individually with students in grades 3rd 5th to discuss their academic successes and needs Students are provided with helpful insights and encouragement to do well on their Westest and all academic behavioral and social areas At the beginning of the year teachers conference individually with students to review Westest data with them and discuss individual plans of action This provides an incentive and ownership for students to do well H3 How do you use assessment results to understand and improve student and school performance7 How dces your use of assessment data contribute to making issues of quality and equity part of the everyday conversation at your school How do data influence decision making Data is the main influence on decisions at Craigsville Elementary School Data tells the true story of our successes and needs By using data to make our instructional 30 decisions our students beneft Each week in our PLC meeting teachers discuss and share data We regroup and group our students based on data and what their particular needs are By having our SKIP Successful Kids in Progress program we can meet all students needs Every child receives either specialized instruction on critical skill deficits or enrichment We want to ensure the success of all our students We use data collected from informal observations DIBELS QPS PASI Acuity Westest WV Writes and classroom assessments to drive our instructional decisions With the SKIP program every child gets the personalized instruction he needs to be successful H4 Describe your school s balanced assessment system approach that includes high quality summative benchmark and formative ciassroom assessments used to improve teaching and learning This year our principal attended a session on Assessment for learning and brought back the information to the staff With the use of data folders students can track their own learning and see their own progress Rather than giving grades and next concept students have an opportunity to go back and see what self correct their work It becomes a learning experience rather than assignment or assessment Teachers create learning targets based students and they assess on those targets moving on to the they missed and a graded on the CSO s for b Benchmark Assessment Results Teachers use Acuity on a daily basis for benchmark results Students are benchmarked three times throughout the year and the teachers then collaborate and review the benchmark scores With the classroom matrix report on Acuity teachers are able to determine which CSO s need more emphasis and which standards may need to be re taught Teachers can also assign students instructional resources to go with the CSO s they may have difficulty with Teachers in grades K 2 use the DIBELS benchmark assessment to determine the level their students are on Teachers again use the PLC time to review the data and determine a plan of instructional action for each student Our SKIP program breaks down the specific skills and ensures each child get the personalized learning 31 Grade 23 a I60 112 176 First Grade 12 c Formative Classroom Assessments Teachers use an informal reading assessment to test for reading fluency and basic retell Again the use of Acuity provides important details in skill areas students need more reinforcement or instruction DIBELS provides teachers a clear definition of what plan of action students need WV Writes is used as an assessment tool for students to be able to demonstrate their writing skills and practices Odyssey is a tool used to assess students levels as well H5 FOR HIGH SCHOOIS ONLY H6 What specific improvements have been made in school procedures and practices as a result of your analysis and use of assessment data7 As a result of our analysis of data the school schedule was restructured to meet the needs of all students For example teacher schedules were reorganized to ensure students received personalized instruction Title One teachers met and reorganized schedules to put more support in our 3rd 5th grade to assist students with writing skills and comprehension H7 What evidence is available of effective overall school performance a What was your schools record for the past three years in the b What was your school s record for the past three years in the area of school safety discipline and drug prevention In the past three years there have been no discipline issues involving drugs Each year a drug prevention program is presented by high school students The program is both informative and engaging for students 32 In the past three years we had lwo employee incidents where one employee fell in the computer lab and hurt her back and another where an employee was climbing on a ladder to hang something and tripped on the way down Student incidents are reported within 24 hours to our safety director The safety committee meets four times a year to review safety issues With the implementation of Capturing Kids Hearts discipline referrals have decreased by 5 Students are taking ownership of their behavior and making positive choices The EAGLES Soar High program presents a positive spin on the responsible student program where students are rewarded for good character Bullying prevention is also a priority for Craigsville Elementary School Each year presentations are given to educate our students on bullying and prevention The local fire department comes yearly to present fire safety programs Every student participates in the fire safety poster contest and firemen come and judge the posters MC Axe and the Fire Crew from Rhode Island came and presented fire safety with the use of comedy and two fire trained dogs They presented the program for free to our students in memory of 2 fallen firefighters our community lost in a house fire H8 Which awards received by your school staff or students are most indicative ofschoolsuccess7 Nicholas CounN Teacher of the Year Teresa Brown was named Nicholas County teacher of the Year for 2011 Arch Coal Recipient Teresa Brown received the Arch Coal award and will be honored on March 5 2012 National Board Certified Teachers Currently Craigsville Elementary School as the highest number of Nationally Board Certified Teachers Distinstuished Scholar Award for New Princioal Academv Craigsville Elementary s principal was selected as a Distinguished Scholar in 2010for her action research project for our school involving creating a writing program for our school Martin Luther Kina Jr Writinq Award Craigsville Elementary had a fifth grade student win first place in the state of WV for the MLK Jr Essay contest Nicholas Countv Youns Writer s Contest Craigsville Elementary School boasted a first second and third place winner for the county competition WV As riculturel Poster Contest Craigsville Elementary Schools boasted a first second and third place winner in the state poster competition 33

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