Comprehensive School Improvement
Plan
Carlisle County Middle School
Carlisle County Board of Education
Mrs. DeeAnne Arant
4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023-8860
Document Generated On September 27, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Executive Summary
Introduction
3
Description of the School
4
School's Purpose
5
Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
6
Additional Information
7
2013-2014 CCMS CSIP
Overview
Goals Summary
9
10
Goal 1: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency scores.
11
Goal 2: Increase GAP students' scores
13
Goal 3: Increase College and Career Readiness
14
Goal 4: Proficient Program Reviews
15
Activity Summary by Funding Source
17
KDE Needs Assessment
Introduction
21
Data Analysis
22
Areas of Strengths
23
Opportunities for Improvement
24
Conclusion
25
KDE Assurances - School
Introduction
27
Assurances
28
Compliance and Accountability - Middle Schools
Introduction
34
Planning and Accountability Requirements
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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
Carlisle County Middle School
Introduction
The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to
ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by 2014. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on
student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and
closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality
planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools.
Your school's plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and
clearly address gaps in student achievement.
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Introduction
Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by
which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful
to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder
engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student
learning. <br><br> The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the
strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of
how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to
reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis.
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Description of the School
Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include
demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated
with the community/communities the school serves?
Carlisle County Middle School serves students 6th through 8th grades. We have a total of 171 students. 100% of the faculty is highly
qualified. Carlisle County is a rural county with four small towns within it. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 1.17% Black or
African American, and 0.58% from two or more races. 2.92% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
A definite impact and concern is the economy. As with most school districts in the state over the past few years we have faced cuts in various
state programs. As we review the financial situation each year, it is a struggle to balance the budget with minimal negative impact on
instruction.
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School's Purpose
Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the
school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students.
Carlisle County Middle School vision is "CCMS... Where a safe, creative environment fosters productive, success-minded students." We
strive to create a safe environment that allows for creativity and ensures success and educational excellence for all students. Our motto is
"Creating Pride from Inside Out." This motto comes from our belief that success is a choice and pride in self, school, family, and community
yields success.
The small student/teacher ratio provides an ideal environment for both students and teachers.
Each classroom has internet access, and every student has access to computer training and usage . Individual needs of students are met
through gifted, exceptional, and alternative education programs. We continually look for new opportunities for students and teachers to
expand their knowledge and abilities.
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Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for
improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years.
The district was fully accredited by Advanced Ed. within in the last three years, meeting all standards put fourth by the organization. We
believe this is a great achievement and verifies the hard work our staff has been doing over the past years. We also received a stewardship
award from the state of Kentucky for energy savings during the 2010-11 school year. Over the next three years, the district plans to continue
to improve our achievement and have all three schools score at least proficient in the new Next Generation Testing program of the state. We
continue to implement and find new and exciting ways to teach the new core standards, as well as improve our focus on the arts through the
program reviews.
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Additional Information
Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous
sections.
Carlisle County Middle School system recognizes safety as high priority and every effort is made to maintain a safe learning environment.
We have a security guard that monitors who enters and leaves the campus. We have a crisis management plan that is updated yearly.
Teachers incorporate technology into daily lessons and assessments. MAPs, BrainPOP, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, CIITS, and
other resources are used.
We continually assess and prioritize the needs of our students based on data from both inhouse and state testing.
All of our professional development is focused on student achievement.
CCMS offers a variety of activities for students. We offer Basketball, Soccer, Yearbook, Cheerleading, FCC, BETA club, Student Council,
Academic Team, and Cross Country.
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2013-2014 CCMS CSIP
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Overview
Plan Name
2013-2014 CCMS CSIP
Plan Description
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Goals Summary
The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section.
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1
Goal Name
Increase the average combined reading and math
proficiency scores.
2
Increase GAP students' scores
3
Increase College and Career Readiness
4
Proficient Program Reviews
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Goal Details
Objectives:1
Strategies:7
Activities:7
Objectives:1
Strategies:4
Activities:4
Objectives:1
Strategies:5
Activities:7
Objectives:1
Strategies:2
Activities:2
Goal Type
Organizational
Total Funding
$10050
Organizational
$500
Organizational
$300
Organizational
$600
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Goal 1: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency scores.
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase the combined math and reading proficiency score by 05/30/2014 as measured by the KPREP assessment.
Strategy 1:
CIITS--Use CIITS to plan, formatively assess, colaborate, and analyze student data. - Teachers will use CIITS to write lesson plans, formatively assess students,
colaborate with teachers within and outside our district, and improve
instructional practices.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - PLC
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers will meet in PLC for the purpose of learning about and using
CIITS to increase student proficiency at least quarterly.
Professional
Learning
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$500
Source Of
Funding
District
Funding
Staff
Responsible
Dorisanna
Hall-CCMS
CIITS
coordinator
all teachers
Strategy 2:
Accelerated Reader - Teachers will require all students to read AR books and collect points according to their individual reading levels. Rewards will be given to
students' that take AR tests and get points.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning, see website
http://research.renlearn.com/
Activity - AR Points
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Students will collect AR points by reading and taking tests on AR books.
Academic
Support
Program
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$500
Source Of
Staff
Funding
Responsible
General Fund Erin Provow,
Hannah
Gilland, Vicky
Donelson
Strategy 3:
Vocabulary - Teachers will use Thoughtful Education Vocabulary CODE strategies to deepen student understanding and meanings of words and use them
appropriately on assessments. Teacher will also quiz students on vocabulary terms.
Research Cited: Silver & Strong
Activity - CODE vocabulary
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Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Resource
Assigned
Source Of
Funding
Staff
Responsible
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Teachers will CODE vocabulary in each subject area.
Direct
Instruction
01/09/2013
05/30/2014
$200
General Fund Angela
Gilbert, Erin
Provow
all teachers
Strategy 4:
STAR reading test - CCMS students will be tested quarterly on the STAR reading test. Teachers will be utilizing RTI to help struggling students.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning
http://research.renlearn.com
Activity - STAR test every 6 weeks
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Students will be STAR tested every 9 weeks to monitor their progress.
Academic
Support
Program
01/14/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$2000
Source Of
Staff
Funding
Responsible
General Fund DeeAnne
Arant, Angela
Gilbert, all
teachers,
Vicky
Donelson
Strategy 5:
ACC Math/STAR Math Test - Teachers will use ACC math in class and with the after school program to review, give extra practice, and supplement teaching.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning
http://research.renlearn.com
Activity - STAR Math Test
Activity Type
Students will take the STAR Math Test. Teachers will use the assessment Academic
to individually assign ACC math problems to differentiate instruction.
Support
Program
Begin Date
End Date
02/04/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$1850
Source Of
Funding
Other
Staff
Responsible
Megan
Saxton,
Kirsten Byrn
Resource
Assigned
$5000
Source Of
Funding
District
Funding
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
ESS daytime
waiver
teachers
Strategy 6:
MAP testing - Students will be tested in house a minimum of 3 times per year.
Research Cited: Northwest Evaluation Association
Activity - ESS daytime waiver
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Students will be pulled out of non core classes for rediation in math and
reading as needed according to the MAP test given at least 3 times per
year.
Academic
Support
Program
10/22/2012
05/30/2014
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Strategy 7:
Implement Common Core Standards - Teachers will create units based on the common core standards.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Common Core lessons and assessments
Activity Type
Teachers will teach and assess students directly aligning with the Common Direct
Core Standards.
Instruction
Begin Date
End Date
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
all teachers
Goal 2: Increase GAP students' scores
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase GAP students' scores by 05/30/2014 as measured by KPREP.
Strategy 1:
Teaching with Poverty in Mind - The faculty and staff members are using strategies from the book Teaching with Povery in Mind to help our gap students be
successful.
Research Cited: Eric Jenson
Activity - PLC
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers will discuss effective strategies from the book Teaching with
Professional
Poverty in Mind during PLC meetings twice per month. We will continue to Learning
learn and practice strategies to help our students be successful.
12/12/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
Strategy 2:
Tell Survey - We will use the Tell Survey data to improve our school.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Analyze Tell Survey data
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers and SBDM Council will use the Tell Survey data to improve our
school and increase student achievement.
Other
11/05/2012
05/30/2014
Strategy 3:
Flex Advisor/Advisee instruction - Students will receive "soft skills" instruction and work on various interpersonal skills.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
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Activity - Flex
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers will utilize FLEX time to teach interpersonal skills, mentor
students, and give additional instruction when necessary.
Direct
Instruction
08/07/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
Resource
Assigned
$500
Source Of
Funding
Other
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
all teachers
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
all teachers
Resource
Assigned
Source Of
Funding
Staff
Responsible
Strategy 4:
ValEd Survey - The ValEd Survey will be given on the years opposite of the TELL survey.
Research Cited: KY Dept of Education
Activity - ValEd
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
The ValEd survey will be given every other year to get information about
the school environment and leadership.
Professional
Learning
08/07/2013
05/30/2014
Goal 3: Increase College and Career Readiness
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase CCR by 05/30/2014 as measured by Explore test.
Strategy 1:
Units/Assessments - Teachers will teach units and give assessments using the Explore standards.
Research Cited: ACT
Activity - Explore units and assessments
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers will teach units that directly correlated to the Explore standards.
Direct
Instruction
08/08/2012
05/30/2013
Activity - Practice tests
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Teachers will give students practice Explore test to prepare them for the
test.
Other
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Activity - Explore books
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Strategy 2:
Explore practice - Students will practice and prepare for the Explore test.
Research Cited: ACT
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Explore books were purchased and will be used to prepare students for the Academic
assessment.
Support
Program
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
$300
Title I School all teachers
Improvement
(ISI)
Begin Date
End Date
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
FLEX
teachers
Angela Gilbert
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
Angela Gilbert
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
Angela Gilbert
Strategy 3:
ILP - Students will create ILPs according to their grade levels.
Research Cited: KY Department of Educaiton
Activity - Research & Activities
Activity Type
Students will develop ILPs, do the activities for their grade levels, and
research possible career choices and colleges that align with their ILPs.
Career
09/04/2012
Preparation/O
rientation
05/30/2014
Strategy 4:
Reality Store/Truth & Consequences - Students will take part in 2 programs to prepare them for their future.
Research Cited: 4H
Activity - Reality Store
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Students will go through Reality Store, given an education level, job,
number of children, etc. They will learn how to live within a budget and
consequences of not doing so.
Career
03/03/2014
Preparation/O
rientation
03/03/2014
Activity - Truth and Consequences
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Students will go through the Truth and Consequences program and learn
how drugs and alcohol affect people's lifes.
Academic
Support
Program
03/01/2014
03/01/2014
Strategy 5:
Vision/Mission - CCMS stakeholders will revisit the mission and vision of the school and possibly change it to better serve our students' future.
Research Cited: unknown
Activity - Mission/Vision update
Activity Type
We will analyze the CCMS mission and vision and edit it to better guide us Policy and
to prepare our students for their futures.
Process
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End Date
01/22/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
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Goal 4: Proficient Program Reviews
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to demonstrate proficiency on all 3 Program Reviews. by 05/30/2014 as measured by Program Review Rubric.
Strategy 1:
Scheduling - We will schedule students so that they have more access to arts, humanities, practical living, and career studies.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Elective classes
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
7th and 8th grade students will have a choice for electives.
Direct
Instruction
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Source Of
Funding
No Funding
Required
Staff
Responsible
DeeAnne
Arant
Strategy 2:
Program Review Committees - All 3 Program Reviews will have a committee of teachers that oversee and review each program.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Meetings
Activity Type
Each committee will meet at least 3 times per year to review their program. Policy and
Process
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End Date
08/31/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$600
Source Of
Staff
Funding
Responsible
General Fund DeeAnne
Arant
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source
General Fund
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
CODE vocabulary
Teachers will CODE vocabulary in each subject area.
Direct
Instruction
01/09/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$200
Staff
Responsible
Angela
Gilbert, Erin
Provow
all teachers
Erin Provow,
Hannah
Gilland, Vicky
Donelson
DeeAnne
Arant, Angela
Gilbert, all
teachers,
Vicky
Donelson
DeeAnne
Arant
AR Points
Students will collect AR points by reading and taking tests
on AR books.
Academic
Support
Program
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
$500
STAR test every 6 weeks
Students will be STAR tested every 9 weeks to monitor their Academic
progress.
Support
Program
01/14/2013
05/30/2014
$2000
Meetings
Each committee will meet at least 3 times per year to review Policy and
their program.
Process
08/31/2012
05/30/2014
$600
Total
$3300
Staff
Responsible
all teachers
DeeAnne
Arant
Angela Gilbert
No Funding Required
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
Practice tests
Teachers will give students practice Explore test to prepare
them for the test.
Teachers and SBDM Council will use the Tell Survey data
to improve our school and increase student achievement.
Students will go through Reality Store, given an education
level, job, number of children, etc. They will learn how to
live within a budget and consequences of not doing so.
We will analyze the CCMS mission and vision and edit it to
better guide us to prepare our students for their futures.
Teachers will teach and assess students directly aligning
with the Common Core Standards.
Other
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$0
Other
11/05/2012
05/30/2014
$0
Career
03/03/2014
Preparation/O
rientation
Policy and
01/22/2013
Process
Direct
08/08/2012
Instruction
03/03/2014
$0
05/30/2014
$0
05/30/2014
$0
Analyze Tell Survey data
Reality Store
Mission/Vision update
Common Core lessons and
assessments
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Truth and Consequences
Research & Activities
Explore units and
assessments
Flex
PLC
Elective classes
Students will go through the Truth and Consequences
program and learn how drugs and alcohol affect people's
lifes.
Students will develop ILPs, do the activities for their grade
levels, and research possible career choices and colleges
that align with their ILPs.
Teachers will teach units that directly correlated to the
Explore standards.
Teachers will utilize FLEX time to teach interpersonal skills,
mentor students, and give additional instruction when
necessary.
Teachers will discuss effective strategies from the book
Teaching with Poverty in Mind during PLC meetings twice
per month. We will continue to learn and practice strategies
to help our students be successful.
7th and 8th grade students will have a choice for electives.
Academic
Support
Program
Career
Preparation/O
rientation
Direct
Instruction
Direct
Instruction
03/01/2014
03/01/2014
$0
Angela Gilbert
09/04/2012
05/30/2014
$0
08/08/2012
05/30/2013
$0
FLEX
teachers
Angela Gilbert
all teachers
08/07/2013
05/30/2014
$0
DeeAnne
Arant
Professional
Learning
12/12/2012
05/30/2014
$0
DeeAnne
Arant
Direct
Instruction
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
$0
DeeAnne
Arant
Total
$0
District Funding
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
PLC
Teachers will meet in PLC for the purpose of learning about Professional
and using CIITS to increase student proficiency at least
Learning
quarterly.
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$500
ESS daytime waiver
Students will be pulled out of non core classes for rediation Academic
in math and reading as needed according to the MAP test Support
given at least 3 times per year.
Program
10/22/2012
05/30/2014
$5000
Total
$5500
Staff
Responsible
Dorisanna
Hall-CCMS
CIITS
coordinator
all teachers
DeeAnne
Arant
ESS daytime
waiver
teachers
Other
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
STAR Math Test
Students will take the STAR Math Test. Teachers will use
the assessment to individually assign ACC math problems
to differentiate instruction.
The ValEd survey will be given every other year to get
information about the school environment and leadership.
Academic
Support
Program
Professional
Learning
02/04/2013
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$1850
08/07/2013
05/30/2014
$500
Total
$2350
ValEd
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Staff
Responsible
Megan
Saxton,
Kirsten Byrn
DeeAnne
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Title I School Improvement (ISI)
Activity Name
Activity Description
Explore books
Explore books were purchased and will be used to prepare Academic
students for the assessment.
Support
Program
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Activity Type
Begin Date
End Date
08/08/2012
05/30/2014
Resource
Assigned
$300
Total
$300
Staff
Responsible
all teachers
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KDE Needs Assessment
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Introduction
The purpose of the School Needs Assessment is to use data and information to prioritize allocation of resources and activities.
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Data Analysis
What question(s) are you trying to answer with the data and information provided to you? What does the data/information tell you?
What does the data/information not tell you?
We are trying to determine in what areas our students need the most help and how to best serve those students. We are also trying to
determine which groups of students need the most help so that we can taylor interventions to help them grow. The data we received tells us
our strengths and weaknesses. Some of the things the data does not tell us is how our students did on individual questions and large parts
of the test.
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Areas of Strengths
What were the areas of strength you noted? What actions are you implementing to sustain the areas of strength? What is there
cause to celebrate?
Our 8th grade social studies, 7th grade science scores, and reading scores were all above the state average. Overall we had 57.1% of our
students show growth. Reading growth is 64.3%; math growth is 49.7% We have one science teacher going to the meetings regarding the
new science standards, staying abreast to the upcoming changes. We also have math and ELA teachers attending meetings, learning new
strategies, and collaborating with others from our region. We are continuing with instructional practices that have proven themselves such as
Thoughtful Education strategies. We use our ESS daytime waiver to pull out students for additional help in reading and mathematics. All
strengths and gains are causes to celebrate. We believe celebrating success, breeds success.
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Opportunities for Improvement
What were areas in need of improvement? What plans are you making to improve the areas of need?
Our greatest needs lie in GAP students' scores being less than our Non-GAP students' scores and the large amount of novice in reading and
math. To improve our GAP students' scores, we are utilizing strategies from our book study, Teaching with Poverty in Mind. We have also
made sure that all teachers can identify which students are GAP students so that they can better diffentiate instruction. We are also using
our ESS daytime waiver to pull students out for additional instruction in math and reading. Our MAP testing data and STAR reading test data
help us to identify and target areas of need for our students.
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Conclusion
Reflect on your answers provided in the previous sections. What are your next steps in addressing areas of concern?
We regularly assess student performance and adjust teaching as needed. Teachers are continually improving teaching and learning. Our
intervention pyramid, RTI, and ESS waiver will continue to help us address our concerning areas. Teachers are providing students with
learning targets daily. Formative assessments are used daily to drive instruction.
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Assurances
Assurance
Response
The school conducted a comprehensive needs Yes
assessment, which included a review of
academic achievement data for all students and
assessed the needs of the school relative to
each of the schoolwide program components.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned and developed Schoolwide Yes
researchbased instructional reform strategies to
strengthen the core academic program,
increase the amount and quality of learning
time, and provide additional support to all
students.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned preschool transition
strategies and the implementation process.
Comment
does not apply to middle school
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned and developed schoolwide Yes
researchbased instructional strategies that
provide additional instruction for students
experiencing the greatest degree of difficulty
mastering the state's academic achievement
standards.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned strategies to recruit and
retain highly qualified teachers.
Comment
There is no plan in place at this
time.
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned instruction by
No
paraprofessionals who meet the requirements
of NCLB and teachers who are Highly Qualified
under NCLB.
Comment
NA
Attachment
Assurance
The school allocated and spent Title I, Part A
Schoolwide funds only on allowable programs
and activities and maintained appropriate
financial records in this regard on its Title I,
Part A programs and activities.
Comment
Attachment
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No
Response
No
Response
Yes
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Assurance
Response
The school planned or developed strategies to No
increase parental involvement in the design,
implementation, evaluation and communication
of assessment results of the Schoolwide
activities, which included the development and
implementation of a Parent Compact and a
Parent Involvement Policy.
Comment
Attachment
There are strategies in place to
encourage parental involvement,
however there is not a Parent
Compact or Parent Involvement
Policy.
Assurance
The school incorporated the ten schoolwide
planning criteria into the existing school
improvement planning process.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned or provided appropriate
professional development activities for staff
members who will be serving students.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school an annual evaluation that addresses Yes
the implementation of the comprehensive plan
and student achievement results that will inform
changes when needed.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school conducted a comprehensive needs
assessment, which included a review of
academic achievement data, and established
objective criteria for identifying eligible Title I
students.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned and developed research
based instructional strategies to support and
assist identified students.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned targeted assistance
Yes
activities for identified students that coordinated
and integrate with other federal, state, and local
programs.
Comment
Attachment
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The school planned targeted assistance
activities for identified students that coordinate
with and support the regular educational
program so identified students have access to
both.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned activities to coordinate and Yes
integrate with other federal, state, and local
programs.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned activities that coordinate
with and support the regular educational
program.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school planned or developed strategies to Yes
monitor and evaluate the success of targeted
assistance activities with the identified students
and will use the results of the evaluation to
inform and improve instructional strategies and
professional development activities.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school assigned paraprofessionals who
met the requirements of Highly Qualified under
ESEA to work with targeted assistance
programs and activities.
Response
No
Comment
NA
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school allocated and spent federal program Yes
funds only on programs and activities for
identified eligible students. The school
maintained appropriate financial records on its
Title I, Part A programs and activities.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned or developed strategies to
increase parental involvement in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of the targeted
assistance activities, which included the
implementation of a Parent Compact and a
Parent Involvement Policy.
Comment
There are strategies in place,
however there is no Parent
Compact or Involvement Policy.
Attachment
Comment
Attachment
Response
No
Assurance
Response
The school incorporated the eight Targeted
Yes
Assistance planning components into the
existing school improvement planning process.
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The school planned or provided appropriate
professional development activities for staff
members who serve identified Title I students.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school planned an annual evaluation that
addressed the implementation of the
comprehensive plan and student achievement
results that informed changes when needed.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The current school year Comprehensive School Yes
Improvement Plan (CSIP) is available for
stakeholders to examine on our school website
and linked to our district website. (provide the
website link below)
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school notifies parents when their
child(ren) are taught for four or more
consecutive weeks by teachers who are not
highly qualified
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school provides professional development
for staff based on a comprehensive needs
assessment, which included a review of
academic achievement data and additional
criteria, to ensure all students are college and
career ready.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school ensures that if the Title I Ranking
Yes
Report lists counselors, nurses, media
specialist or “other” staff for the school, there is
documentation indicating this need in order to
improve student achievement.
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school ensures that all para-educators with No
instructional duties are under the direct
supervision of a highly qualified classroom
teacher and providing instruction rather than
clerical work.
Comment
NA
Attachment
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Response
The school ensures that all para-educators with No
instructional duties that involve targeted
students are under the direct supervision of a
highly qualified classroom teacher and
providing instruction rather than clerical work.
Comment
NA
Attachment
Assurance
The school ensures that there is a schedule of
non-instructional duties for paraeducators
demonstrating that the duties are on a limited
basis only
Response
No
Comment
NA
Attachment
Assurance
Response
The school scheduled non-instructional duties No
for para-educators working with targeted
students demonstrating that the duties are on a
limited basis only
Comment
NA
Attachment
Assurance
The school met its cap size requirements
without using Title I funds.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
Assurance
The school met its cap size requirements
without using Title II funds.
Response
Yes
Comment
Attachment
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Introduction
The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that
students reach proficiency and beyond by 2014. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing
together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between
subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds
that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools.
Your school’s plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address
gaps in student achievement.
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The school has identified specific strategies to address areas for improvement identified in the TELL KY Survey results.
Goal 1:
Increase GAP students' scores
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase GAP students' scores by 05/30/2014 as measured by KPREP.
Strategy1:
Tell Survey - We will use the Tell Survey data to improve our school.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Analyze Tell Survey data
Activity
Type
Teachers and SBDM Council will use the Tell
Survey data to improve our school and increase Other
student achievement.
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
11/05/2012
$0 - No Funding Required DeeAnne Arant
05/30/2014
Staff Responsible
The school identified specific strategies to increase the average combined reading and math K-Prep proficiency scores.
Goal 1:
Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency scores.
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase the combined math and reading proficiency score by 05/30/2014 as measured by the KPREP assessment.
Strategy1:
Accelerated Reader - Teachers will require all students to read AR books and collect points according to their individual reading levels.
Rewards will be given to students' that take AR tests and get points.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning, see website
http://research.renlearn.com/
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Activity - AR Points
Students will collect AR points by reading and
taking tests on AR books.
Activity
Type
Academic
Support
Program
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
08/08/2012
$500 - General Fund
Erin Provow,
Hannah Gilland,
Vicky Donelson
05/30/2014
Strategy2:
STAR reading test - CCMS students will be tested quarterly on the STAR reading test. Teachers will be utilizing RTI to help struggling
students.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning
http://research.renlearn.com
Activity - STAR test every 6 weeks
Activity
Type
Students will be STAR tested every 9 weeks to Academic
Support
monitor their progress.
Program
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
01/14/2013
$2000 - General Fund
DeeAnne Arant,
Angela Gilbert, all
teachers, Vicky
Donelson
05/30/2014
Strategy3:
CIITS--Use CIITS to plan, formatively assess, colaborate, and analyze student data. - Teachers will use CIITS to write lesson plans,
formatively assess students,
colaborate with teachers within and outside our district, and improve
instructional practices.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - PLC
Activity
Type
Teachers will meet in PLC for the purpose of
learning about and using CIITS to increase
student proficiency at least quarterly.
Professional 08/08/2012
Learning
Begin Date End Date
05/30/2014
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
$500 - District Funding
Dorisanna HallCCMS CIITS
coordinator
all teachers
Strategy4:
Implement Common Core Standards - Teachers will create units based on the common core standards.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Common Core lessons and
assessments
Teachers will teach and assess students
directly aligning with the Common Core
Standards.
Activity
Type
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Direct
Instruction
08/08/2012
$0 - No Funding Required all teachers
05/30/2014
Staff Responsible
Strategy5:
Vocabulary - Teachers will use Thoughtful Education Vocabulary CODE strategies to deepen student understanding and meanings of words
and use them appropriately on assessments. Teacher will also quiz students on vocabulary terms.
Research Cited: Silver & Strong
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Activity - CODE vocabulary
Activity
Type
Teachers will CODE vocabulary in each subject Direct
area.
Instruction
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
01/09/2013
$200 - General Fund
Angela Gilbert, Erin
Provow
all teachers
05/30/2014
Strategy6:
ACC Math/STAR Math Test - Teachers will use ACC math in class and with the after school program to review, give extra practice, and
supplement teaching.
Research Cited: Renaissance Learning
http://research.renlearn.com
Activity - STAR Math Test
Activity
Type
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
Students will take the STAR Math Test.
Teachers will use the assessment to
individually assign ACC math problems to
differentiate instruction.
Academic
Support
Program
02/04/2013
$1850 - Other
Megan Saxton,
Kirsten Byrn
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
10/22/2012
$5000 - District Funding
DeeAnne Arant
ESS daytime
waiver teachers
05/30/2014
Strategy7:
MAP testing - Students will be tested in house a minimum of 3 times per year.
Research Cited: Northwest Evaluation Association
Activity - ESS daytime waiver
Activity
Type
Students will be pulled out of non core classes Academic
for rediation in math and reading as needed
according to the MAP test given at least 3 times Support
Program
per year.
05/30/2014
The school identified specific strategies to address subgroup achievement gaps.
Goal 1:
Increase GAP students' scores
Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to increase GAP students' scores by 05/30/2014 as measured by KPREP.
Strategy1:
Flex Advisor/Advisee instruction - Students will receive "soft skills" instruction and work on various interpersonal skills.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
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Activity - Flex
Activity
Type
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Teachers will utilize FLEX time to teach
interpersonal skills, mentor students, and give
additional instruction when necessary.
Direct
Instruction
08/07/2013
$0 - No Funding Required DeeAnne Arant
05/30/2014
Staff Responsible
Strategy2:
Tell Survey - We will use the Tell Survey data to improve our school.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Analyze Tell Survey data
Activity
Type
Teachers and SBDM Council will use the Tell
Survey data to improve our school and increase Other
student achievement.
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
11/05/2012
$0 - No Funding Required DeeAnne Arant
05/30/2014
Staff Responsible
Strategy3:
Teaching with Poverty in Mind - The faculty and staff members are using strategies from the book Teaching with Povery in Mind to help our
gap students be successful.
Research Cited: Eric Jenson
Activity - PLC
Activity
Type
Begin Date End Date
Teachers will discuss effective strategies from
the book Teaching with Poverty in Mind during Professional
PLC meetings twice per month. We will
12/12/2012
continue to learn and practice strategies to help Learning
our students be successful.
05/30/2014
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
$0 - No Funding Required DeeAnne Arant
Strategy4:
ValEd Survey - The ValEd Survey will be given on the years opposite of the TELL survey.
Research Cited: KY Dept of Education
Activity - ValEd
Activity
Type
Begin Date End Date
The ValEd survey will be given every other year Professional
to get information about the school environment Learning
08/07/2013
and leadership.
05/30/2014
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
$500 - Other
DeeAnne Arant
The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS
and writing.
Goal 1:
Proficient Program Reviews
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Measurable Objective 1:
collaborate to demonstrate proficiency on all 3 Program Reviews. by 05/30/2014 as measured by Program Review Rubric.
Strategy1:
Program Review Committees - All 3 Program Reviews will have a committee of teachers that oversee and review each program.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Meetings
Each committee will meet at least 3 times per
year to review their program.
Activity
Type
Policy and
Process
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
Staff Responsible
08/31/2012
$600 - General Fund
DeeAnne Arant
05/30/2014
Strategy2:
Scheduling - We will schedule students so that they have more access to arts, humanities, practical living, and career studies.
Research Cited: KY Department of Education
Activity - Elective classes
7th and 8th grade students will have a choice
for electives.
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Type
Direct
Instruction
Begin Date End Date
Funding Amount &
Source
08/08/2012
$0 - No Funding Required DeeAnne Arant
05/30/2014
Staff Responsible
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