KDE Needs Assessment
Barren County Middle School
Barren County
Lori Downs, Principal
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
Document Generated On December 21, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
1
Data Analysis
2
Areas of Strengths
3
Opportunities for Improvement
4
Conclusion
5
KDE Needs Assessment
Barren County Middle School
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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KDE Needs Assessment
Barren County Middle School
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 using K-PREP, MAP, and Scrimmage Test data to evaluate the overall academic performance of our school. We are using the TELL
Survey to gauge the climate and culture of the school.
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KDE Needs Assessment
Barren County Middle School
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?
The MAP test showed that over 60% of 7th and 8th grade students are scoring at or above grade level.
We are continuing to meet in PLCs and Data teams to refine instructional practices, and we are in the beginning stages of implementing
Visible Learning high effect strategies in all classrooms.
The Tell Survey indicated that the vast majority of our staff considered BCMS a good place to work. We will continue to maintain a positive
school culture and climate.
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KDE Needs Assessment
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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?
KPREP data indicated that we need to reduce our novice and apprentice scores in the areas of reading, math, and writing. PLCs and Data
teams will be utilized as a time for teachers to collaborate to look at the data to determine the best strategies for improving student
performance in these areas.
Implementation of LDC modules in language arts classes will take place this year. LDC focuses on increasing the reading, writing, speaking,
and listening skills of all students and can be utilized in all content areas.
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KDE Needs Assessment
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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 will continue to monitor and evaluate all aspects of our school and will work collaboratively to address areas of concern. We will also
monitor the implementation of our CSIP to ensure that our goals are being effectively addressed.
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