West Virginia Board of Education and West Virginia Department of Education Strategic Plan Division, Office, RESA, CPD, OEPA Strategic Plan MASTER COPY 2007-2010 SUMMARY PAGE Goal 3 DRAFT GOAL GOAL 3: All students and school personnel shall develop and promote responsibility, citizenship, strong character and healthy living. OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES Objective 3.1 Increase the percentage of schools and school systems reporting improvements in school climate and student behaviors, such as respect, cooperation, responsibility and appreciate diversity among races, cultures, religions, and ethnicities. PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE SUBMISSION RESPONSIBILITY ANNUAL PROGR SUMMARY 3.1.a Annual decreases in the number of schools cited by OEPA for non-compliance in Multicultural Education*. (D-3) Pam Cain Base-line data 2006-2 3.1.b Annual decrease in the percentage of students removed from the classroom for violations of Policy 4373 Student Code of Conduct. (D3) Pam Cain Approximately 13% 14% of students are suspended annually The percentage of students expelled h increased. As a res professional development, princi are reporting data o more consistent bas 3.1.c Define Alternative Education and identify research based program components. (D-3) Pam Cain Task team will comp by January, 2008. 3.1.d Increase the number of counties with a research based Alternative Education program. Pam Cain 7 schools cited out Task team will comp by December 2008. County program assessment to be completed after ess program componen identified and appro 3.2 Increase the percentage of students who demonstrate personal wellness behaviors by scoring at or above proficiency on the FitnessGram and HEAP. 3.3 All school systems will have a wellness policy that meets federal standards. 3.1.e Increase the number of schools that have implemented research based character education programs. Pam Cain Data to be provided the end of school ye 2007-2008. 3.2 Annual increase in the percentage of students meeting the FitnessGram "Healthy Zone" and the HEAP proficiency categories. Pam Cain Data available Dece 2007. 3.3 Increase the number of counties meeting the high quality standards of the West Virginia Board of Education wellness position statement. (D-3) 2006-07 data share with county/school administrators & health/pe teachers; Technical assistance being provided for program improveme All counties have a wellness policy that meets federal stand Pam Cain It is recommended OEPA review implementation of t policy. Strategies 1. Develop and implement courses, programs processes, and technical assistance to increase positive student behavior and understanding of diversity. 2. Develop and implement courses and programs to increase student wellness and to develop healthy behaviors. 3. Develop and implement a measurement system and usage guidelines for school climate. Objectives 3.1 Project ISAAC 3.1.1 Students attending Project ISAAC will participate in activities to improve health and wellness. (R-7) 3.1.2 Students participating in Project ISAAC will have 3.1 Project ISAAC a. Students will display improved character throughout the regular school day, afterschool, and in their downtime. b. Students will display healthier lifestyle 3.1 Project IS 3.1 Project ISAAC Site Coordinators and Project ISAAC Directors Project ISAAC stude made greeting card long-term care patie baskets for hospital children, beautified school playgrounds, participated in cann food drives, pet sup drives, and fundrais the opportunity to build positive social and emotional behaviors. (R-7) Strategies Project ISAAC 1. Students will participate in character education programs as a part of the health and wellness goal, to include but not limited to Second Step, BABES, Character Counts, and other programs as purchased by the county Boards of Educations. (R-7) 2. All students will participate in a mandatory 30minute recreation period to promote healthy living. (R7) 3. All students will participate in alcohol, tobacco, and drug related prevention activities as a part of Project ISAAC. Materials vary by site but may include DARE, TATU, RAZE and other county purchased materials. (R-7) 4. Students will participate in regular community service activities as a Part of Project ISAAC. (R-7) C-1 Center for Professional Development O-1 OEPA D-1 Superintendent R-1 RESA I D-2 Division of Curriculum & Instruction R-2 RESA II choices and attitudes as documented through weight loss, increased fitness / agility, and improved FitnessGram scores. c. School and Community projects and organizations will benefit from student service activities. for local charities. Students at some si participated in creat student newspaper publications and we selected to participa student governing b during the afterscho program. D-3 Division of Student Support Services R-3 RESA III D-4 Division of Adult & Technical Education R-4 RESA IV D-5 Division of 21st Century Schools R-5 RESA V R-6 RESA VI R-7 RESA VII R-8 RESA VIII