Algonkian Elementary School
LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
ALGONKIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
ALGONKIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Our school improvement plans need to meet our school’s goals and be aligned to the district’s goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment to LCPS goals.
- These goals guide improvement at the school level. - School Evidences of Meeting These Goals. -
 All students will demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of the first grade or will have an individualized program of reading instruction.
All first grade students who are not demonstrating grade-level reading proficiency in first grade are provided with reading support through reading literacy groups. This is a component of our Steps to Literacy Reading Program.
 English language proficiency and achievement will improve among non-English speaking students.
 Eliminate the disparity in achievement among identified racial/ethnic and socio-economic groups.
 At least 90% of students will pass all required
SOL tests.
 All graduates will demonstrate readiness for continuing education and entry level skill for immediate employment.
 LCPS will promote programs that enhance students’ health, safety, and well-being.
Algonkian Elementary will continue the success of closing the achievement gap between non-English speaking and English speaking students in Math. We will however continue to work on closing the achievement gap in other content areas with a focus in reading.
Algonkian Elementary has recognized that our focus will be on the following AYP subgroups (Special Education, Hispanic, and Limited English Proficient) and eliminating the disparity in achievement amongst these identified groups in the area of reading.
2004/2005 SOL SCORES
Grade 5
English 93%
Writing 94%
Math 99%
Science 90%
Social Science 79%
Grade 3
English 83%
Math 96%
Science 87%
Social Science 84%
Algonkian Elementary implements the “Character Counts” Character Education
Program to promote good and productive citizens.
Algonkian Elementary implements a high quality physical education program providing students with the opportunity to enhance their physical fitness.
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We strive each year to include representation from the diverse community representing our school. We value and appreciate the time, energy, and talent of each of our steering committee members.
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- why we exist -
- what we hope to become -
Everyone is committed to being a life long l learner
• All students will be provided with differentiated instruction to meet their individual learning needs
• High expectations will be established resulting with students achieving a measure of success
• A safe a nurturing environment will be maintained encouraging students to be independent and confident learners
• All students will become good and productive citizens
• All students will feel accepted regardless of diverse backgrounds
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This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of Reading.
Members of this team analyzed data for reading, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the reading program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in reading.
Thanks to These
Team Members
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District Goal Area
School Objective
Student Achievement
Evidences of Need
Multiple data points that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this particular objective. Include disaggregated data.
Evidences of Success
Data that show end-of-year achievement targets and success.
• 5 th Grade Reading SOL test results indicate that economically disadvantaged scored 15% lower than the non-economically disadvantaged population
• 5 th Grade Reading SOL test results indicate 20% of 5 th grade students with disabilities passed the SOL test at the proficient level
• 5 th Grade Reading SOL test results indicate 67% of Limited
English Proficient students passed the SOL test at the proficient level
• Combined 5 th and 3 rd Grade Reading SOL test indicates
58% of Hispanic students passed the SOL test at the proficient level
•
Close the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged and non-economically disadvantaged population by 10% on the 5 th Grade Reading SOL Test
• Increase the percent of 5 th grade students with disabilities pass rate on the 5 th Grade Reading SOL Test from 20% to
69% with an increase of 4% points each school year there after (AYP target 77% by 2008)
•
Increase the percent of 5th grade Limited English Proficient students pass rate on the 5 th Grade Reading SOL Test from
67% to 77% with an increase of 4% points each school year there after (AYP target 77% by 2008)
• Increase the combined percentage pass rate of 3 rd and 5 th grade Hispanic students from 58% to 69% on the 3 rd
5 th and grade Reading SOL Test with an increase of 4% points each school year there after (AYP target 77% by 2008)
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
Curriculum
1.1 Implement Steps to
Literacy –Balanced
Literacy Reading Program in grade K-2 including
ESL, Reading Resource and Special Education
CTAG
Subtasks
Training provided to all
Lab and Non Lab classroom teachers, lab
ESL teacher, lab special education teacher, and reading resource teachers through Central
Administration Staff
Development Office.
Resources Needed to
Complete Task
• Observation time
• Trained instructors
• Materials for new special education teachers
• Steps to Literacy materials
(kits)
Budget
Implications
• Funding will need to be provided to support the costs of the supplies for the program as well as substitutes for training.
Funding should be supplied through Central
Office,
Instructional and Staff
Development funds.
1.2 Expand Book Resources to include novel sets that represent all subgroups for use in all grade levels through grade 5 to be used in Literature Circles
CTAG
Instruction
1.3 Develop Literacy groups for targeted students based on priority needs, to receive additional reading instruction in grades K-2
CTAG
Provide a section in the
Book Room for staff members to review catalogues to make selections from.
Select students to participate in Literacy groups based on teacher recommendation, observation survey,
PALS, and DRA.
• A variety of Catalogues that include leveled readers
• Training for designated teachers (Reading
Specialist, Special
Education, and ESL)
• Funding from
Algonkian PTA
($6,000)
• Funding provided through Central
Office,
Instructional and Staff
Development funds for training and substitutes.
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
September 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
September 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
September 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Monitoring
Dates
Evaluate progress of program at the end of each school year through review of PALS and DRA.
Monitoring Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Observations of teachers using Steps to Literacy components in all appropriate classrooms
 Students reading on grade level at the end of 1st and
2 nd grade.
 All Kindergarten students passing the PALS each spring.
 SOL test results for the school year 2007-2008 should show an increase in Reading and Writing as a result of this Balanced
Literacy Program
Inventory the book room at the end of the school year and evaluate the needs of new novels for the upcoming school year
Ongoing
Fall, Mid Year
(Feb.), and Spring
 Inventory
 Variety of novels at various levels for all readers
 Evaluate progress by number of students ready to exit out of literacy groups
 DRA scores Fall, Mid-Year as needed, and Spring
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
1.4 Implement Reading Support in Grades 3-5 for students who need reading remediation. Support in grades 4/5 provided by
Reading Specialist and grade 3 provided by tutor through PALS funds
Assessment
1.5 Administration of the PALS assessment for students in grades K-3 to plan for instruction
CTAG
Subtasks
Reading Specialist collaborates with 4 th and
5 th grade teachers to determine where support is needed.
Principal collaborates with 3 rd grade teachers to review PALS scores and determine where support is needed
. Reading Specialists disseminate all pertinent guidelines and dated information to K-3 teachers about PALS tests.
Resources Needed to
Complete Task
• Reading Assessment
Results
• Teacher observation
• Teacher recommendation
Budget
Implications
• PALS monies provided by
Central
Administration
Office
• PALS scores
• PALS tutor
• PALS Assessments
• PALS guidelines
• Administering Dates
• No additional funding needed.
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Fall, Mid Year as needed, and
Spring of each school year
Monitoring
Dates
Monthly through the end of each school year
Fall, Mid Year as needed, and
Spring of each school year
Monitoring Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Increase in scores from
Fall to Spring on PALS assessment in Grade 3
 Improvements in reading comprehension and fluency demonstrated on classroom assessments
 SOL Reading Test Results
 Increase in scores from
Fall to Spring
1.6 Administration of DRA to all children grades 1-5 including special education and ESL students
CTAG
1.7 Utilize the Accelerated
Reader program K-5 including special education and ESL students
CTAG
Principal plan for DRA training of 4 th and 5 th grade teachers in
August 2006
Librarian provide staff with
• Access to instructional video
• DRA kits for each teacher administering the DRA
• County trainer of administering the DRA
• Classroom/Library computers
• Accelerated Reader Books
• Funds will be needed to pay for the DRA training – Staff
Development funds can be used.
• Library
Instructional
Funds
August 2006
Ongoing during the school year.
Fall, Mid Year as needed, and
Spring of each school year
 Consistent assessment across all grade levels
 Increase in scores from
Fall to Spring
Monthly Reports  Increase in accuracy of comprehension and an increase in reading levels
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This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of writing . Members of this team analyzed data for writing, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the writing program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in writing.
Thanks to These
Team Members
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District Goal Area
School Objective
Student Achievement
Evidences of Need
Multiple data points that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this particular objective. Include disaggregated data.
• 40% of 5 th grade students with disabilities passed the 5 th
Grade SOL Writing Test with 70% being the pass rate for state accreditation
• 60% of 5 th grade students who are Limited English
Proficient passed the 5 th Grade SOL Writing Test with 70% being the pass rate for state accreditation
Evidences of Success
Data that show end-of-year achievement targets and success.
•
Increase the percent of 5 th grade students with disabilities pass rate on the 5 th Grade SOL Writing Test from 40% to
70%
• Increase the percent of Limited English Proficient 5 th grade students pass rate on the 5 th Grade SOL Writing Test from
60% to 70%
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
Curriculum
1.1 Implement Steps to
Literacy –Balanced
Literacy Reading
Program in grade K-2 including ESL, Reading
Resource and Special
Education
CTAG
Subtasks
Training provided to all
Lab and Non Lab classroom teachers, lab
ESL teacher, lab special education teacher, and reading resource teachers through Central
Administration Staff
Development Office.
Resources Needed to
Complete Task
• Observation time
• Trained instructors
• Materials for new special education teachers
• Steps to Literacy materials
(kits)
Budget
Implications
• Funding will need to be provided to support the costs of the supplies for the program as well as substitutes for training.
Funding should be supplied through Central
Office,
Instructional and
Staff
Development funds.
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
April 2005
Ongoing
1.2 Implement Vertical
Articulation Committee to develop continuity among grade levels K-5 with the writing curriculum
Instruction
1.3 After School SOL remediation Classes
CTAG
Principal make committee assignments with representation from each grade level as well as representation from special education, resource and specialty areas
• Designated Thursdays for meetings (once a month)
Determine students who will participate in classes for each grade level
(grades 3-5) based on current instructional needs, previous test scores, and subgroups
• Teachers to instruct after school classes
• No additional funding needed
• Funding for instructors of
SOL remediation classes provided by
Central
Administration
August 2005
June 2008
Spring 2006
Spring 2007
Spring 2008
Monitoring
Dates
Evaluate progress of program at the end of each school year through review of PALS and DRA.
Monitoring Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Observations of teachers using Steps to Literacy components in all appropriate classrooms
 Students reading on grade level at the end of 1st and
2 nd grade.
 All Kindergarten students passing the PALS each spring.
 SOL test results for the school year 2007-2008 should show an increase in Reading and Writing as a result of the Steps to
Literacy Balanced Literacy
Program
Monthly Meetings  Students will be well prepared when transitioning from one grade level to the next
 5 th Grade SOL Writing test results will be maintained
 Results of writing assessments
Review when SOL scores are returned the summers following the remediation classes
 SOL Tests
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
1.4 After School 5 th Grade
Homework Club
CTAG
Subtasks
Determine how many days a week and who will supervise
1.5 After School 4 th Grade
Homework Club
CTAG
Determine how many days a week and who will supervise
Resources Needed to
Complete Task
5 th Grade
Classrooms
Budget
Implications
• None
4 th Grade
Classrooms
• None
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
9/05-5/06
9/06-6/07
9/07-6/08
Monitoring
Dates
Monthly (through the end of the school year)
11/05-5/06
9/06-5/07
9/07-5/08
Monthly (through the end of the school year)
Monitoring Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Checklist for handing in homework assignments
 Observations of students being better prepared for tests and quizzes
 Checklist for handing in homework assignments
 Observations of students being better prepared for tests and quizzes
Assessment
1.6 Grade Level Rubric for
Writing
Principal will determine team that will be responsible for developing writing rubric
• Designated time to create rubric
• Writing Curriculum
• SOL
• Sample rubrics to use as guides
• Funding needed for substitutes while team develops writing rubric
Develop Spring 06
Implement Fall 06
Monthly (through the end of the school year)
 Results of student writing assessments
 SOL test
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Thanks to These
Team Members
This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of mathematics . Members of this team analyzed data for math, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the math program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in math.
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District Goal Area
School Objective
Student Achievement
Evidences of Need
Multiple data points that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this particular objective. Include disaggregated data.
• Math Skills have been a strength for Algonkian Elementary
Evidences of Success
Data that show end-of-year achievement targets and success.
• Algonkian Elementary would like to continue our success in the area of math
• 92% of the third grade students passed the 2005 SOL Math test
• 97% of the fifth grade students passed the 2005 SOL Math test
• Maintain the percentage of third grade students passing the
SOL Math test
• Maintain the percentage of fifth grade students passing the
SOL Math test
•
Continue the success of closing the achievement gap in the area of Math
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
Curriculum
1.1 Implement Vertical
Articulation Committee to develop continuity among grade levels K-5 with math curriculum and math program
Instruction
1.2 Continue with Flexible
Grouping of students in grades 2-5 based on math proficiency levels
CTAG
1.3 Continue Implementation of the departmentalization model in 5 th grade and begin implementing the model in 4 th grade
Assessment
1.4 SOL Math Tests given at the end of 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grades
1.5 Math Benchmark Testing in grades 3-5
Subtasks
Principal make committee assignments with representation from each grade level as well as representation from special education, resource and specialty areas
Teachers in grades 2-5 continuously monitor students progress on each math skill taught through pretests and posttests
4 th grade teachers collaborate with 5 th grade teachers about the organization of the departmentalization model
Classroom teachers prepare students for
SOL math tests
Resources Needed to Complete Task
• Designated Thursdays for meetings (once a month)
• SOL Predictor Tests
• Teacher Recommendations
• End of Year Inventory
Tests
• Pacing guides
• Assessment resources
• Scheduling priority
• SOL tests
Classroom teachers use pacing guides to teach students in math
• Benchmark Tests
Budget
Implications
• No additional funding needed
• No additional funding needed
• No additional funding needed
• No additional funding needed
• No additional funding needed
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
August 2005
June 2008
August 2005
June 2008
August 2005
June 2008
Spring 2006
Spring 2007
Spring 2008
Oct. 05,06,07
Dec. 05,06,07
Feb. 05,06,07
Apr. 05,06,07
Monitoring
Dates
Monthly Meetings
At the beginning and end of each new math skill taught
Monitoring
Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Students will be well prepared when transitioning from one grade level to the next
 3 rd and 5th Grade SOL
Math test results will be maintained
 Results of Math assessments
 3 rd and 5 th Grade SOL
Math test results will be maintained
 Results of Math assessments
Monitor monthly at grade level meetings through collaboration
 3 rd and 5 th Grade SOL
Math test results will be maintained
 Results of math assessments
Summer 2006
Summer 2007
Summer 2008
Oct. 05,06,07
Dec. 05,06,07
Feb. 05,06,07
Apr. 05,06,07
 SOL Math test results for
3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grades
 Results of Benchmark
Tests
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Thanks to These
Team Members
This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of science . Members of this team analyzed data for science, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the science program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in science.
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District Goal Area
School Objective
Student Achievement
Evidences of Need
Multiple data points that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this particular objective. Include disaggregated data.
Evidences of Success
Data that show end-of-year achievement targets and success.
• 50% of students with Limited English proficiency scored at the proficient level for 5 th Grade Science.
• 50% of students who are Economically Disadvantaged scored at the proficient level for 5 th Grade Science.
• 0% of students with Limited English proficiency scored at the proficient level for 3 rd Grade Science.
•
Increase in the percent of Limited English Proficient 5 th grade students passing the SOL Science Test from 50% to
70%
•
Increase in the percent of Economically disadvantaged 5 th grade students passing the SOL Science Test from 50% to
70%
• Increase in the percent of Limited English Proficient 3 rd grade students passing the SOL Science Test from 0% to
70%
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
Curriculum
1.1 Supplement science curriculum with more developmentally appropriate materials
Subtasks
•Principal will distribute original science supply list to all grade levels.
•Grade level lists of needed science supplies to be checked off throughout the school year.
Instruction
1.2 Implement Vertical
Articulation Committee to develop continuity among grade levels K-5 with the science curriculum.
1.3 Implement Precision
Teaching to Special
Education Students to reinforce science concepts
Assessment
1.4 Identify students who are not succeeding among
AYP subgroups and develop assessment to be used to determine progress that is consistent within each grade level CTAG
•Determine special education teacher to implement precision teaching
•Determine special education students to implement precision teaching to
•Develop cumulative assessment consistent among grade levels to monitor students progress
Resources Needed to
Complete Task
• Non fiction DRA leveled books to support science curriculum in book room
• Access to more hands-on activities
• Parent volunteers to set up and clean up activities
•Vertical Articulation
Committee Established:
Teacher representation from each grade level.
• School wide science closet to house and organize science materials for use by all grade levels
• Designated Thursdays for meetings (once a month)
Budget
Implications
• DRA leveled science books
• County will replenish science supplies
• No additional funding needed.
• Special Education Teacher
• Precision Teaching Training by Special Education
Department
• Time designated in schedule
• Resource classroom
• No additional funding needed
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Monitoring
Dates
June
(Supply List submitted by grade levels of materials needed to be replenished)
Monthly meetings
Quarterly: At the end of each 9 weeks
Monitoring
Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Grade level supply listed completed and turned into principal.
 Reporting back to grade level from Vertical
Articulation Committee.
 Students will be well prepared when transitioning from one grade level to the next
 3 rd and 5th Grade SOL
Science test results
 Success at end of nine weeks as noted on Report
Card and Progress
Reports
 SOL Test Results
 Annual IEP
• Information to determine economically disadvantaged students
• Child Study Team
• Student Assistance Team
• Examples of science assessments to review
• Database examples
• Funding needed for substitutes from
Staff
Development
Funds while team develops cumulative assessments
(Spring 2006)
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Quarterly: At the end of each 9 weeks.
 Monthly grade level meetings through Student
Assistance Team.
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This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of social studies . Members of this team analyzed data for social studies, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the social studies program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in social studies.
Thanks to These
Team Members
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District Goal Area Student Achievement
School Objective
Evidences of Need
Multiple data points that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this particular objective. Include disaggregated data.
• 13% of 5 th grade and 11% of 3 rd grade limited English proficient demonstrated a consistent weakness with geography skills on the SOL test.
• Students within LEP, Black, Hispanic, and Special
Education subgroups have demonstrated low achievement levels with Social Studies skills as documented through
SOL test data. Areas of need see below:
Evidences of Success
Data that show end-of-year achievement targets and success.
• Increase in the percent of Limited English Proficient 3 rd grade students passing the geography skills portion of the
Social Science SOL Test from 87% to 93%.
• Increase in the percent of Limited English Proficient 5 th grade students passing the geography skills portion of the
Social Science SOL Test from 89% to 95%.
• Increase in the percent of 3 rd and 5 th grade AYP subgroups scores to 70% on the SOL Social Science Test as noted below:
Grade 5
HISPANIC 40%
LEP 25%
Grade 3
LEP 50%
SPED 40%
BLACK 50%
Grade 5
HISPANIC 70%
LEP 70%
*Please note that 5 th grade Social Science Test is given in 4 therefore strategies refer to 4 th grade students.
th grade,
Grade 3
LEP 70%
SPED 70%
BLACK 70%
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
Curriculum
1.1 Identify 5 th grade SOL geography requirements
1.2 Support Materials of geography skills to be supplied
Instruction
1.3 Provide After School
Remediation programs for students in the identified AYP subgroups that are not demonstrating proficiency of skills
CTAG
Subtasks
• 4 th grade teachers will determine which standards must be taught and will be assessed on end of year
SOL test.
• Grade Levels will determine what resources are needed to reinforce geography skills and submit to principal.
•4 th grade teachers determine participants of program based on needs of students across the grade level in
March.
Resources Needed to Complete Task
• 5th grade SOL list
• Maps
• Workbooks
• Hands on Material
• Classroom supplies
• 4 th Grade teachers will collaborate grade level expectations and SOL requirements
• SOL requirements for 4 th and 5 th grade
1.4 4 th grade teachers will need to provide instruction on 4 th and 5 th grade SOL Social
Science Requirements
(Geography)
Dissect SOL strands
Budget
Implications
• No additional funding needed
• Funding to be provided through instructional funds.
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
September and ongoing throughout the school year.
September and ongoing throughout the school year.
• Staff
Development
Funds provided by Loudoun
County Central
Office
April-June 2006
April-June 2007
April-June 2008
• No additional funding needed
September 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Monitoring
Dates
August 2006
August 2007
August 2006
August 2007
August 2006
August 2007
Monitoring
Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 SOL Test – Social Studies
 SOL Test – Social Studies
 SOL Test – Social Studies
Monthly from beginning until end of each school year
 SOL Test – Social Studies and classroom assessments
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Action Strategies/Tasks
(Use action strategies from the School Strategy
Cards here. Use 1 page for each action strategy.)
General
1.5 Develop a Resource time across the grade levels to remediate student needs during the school day CTAG
1.6 Utilize County Interpreters to communicate between non English speaking families and staff at the school CTAG
Subtasks
•Parent Liaison will inquire and research various strategies that can be used to incorporate such a program
Resources Needed to Complete Task
• Research time
• Classroom for instruction
•County Interpreter list will be made available to all employees through the front office
•Parent Liaison will research phone interpreter program
• Parent Liaison will collaborate with staff to coordinate the use of interpreters
• County Interpreter List
Budget
Implications
• Funding to pay for instructor in
Resource room
Dates of
Activity
(start-to-end)
.Research plan
1/06-6/06
Implement the resource time
2006/2007 school year
• Interpreters are paid for through
Central
Administration
Evaluate success during the
2006/2007 school year
Ongoing throughout the entire school year
Monitoring
Dates
Monthly during the
2006/2007 school year
Monitoring Indicators
Indicators that point to success at the end of a strategy.
 Classroom assessments
 SOL Tests
Monthly throughout the entire school year
 Participation in conferences and school activities
1.7 Implement the “Character
Counts” Character
Education Program
•A character trait focus will be determined for each month
• Guidance Counselor will disseminate information about the program to all staff
• Character Counts Bulletin
Board
• No additional funding needed
August 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
1.8 Implement Minority
Achievement Team
•Committee attends
Equity Training
• Equity Training
• Research Articles
• Data
• No additional funding needed
July 2005
(begin)
June 2008
(end)
Monthly throughout the entire school year
 School Attendance
 Student Discipline Referrals
 Suspension Rates
Monthly meetings  Closing the Achievement gap in SOL test scores
 Participation in school activities
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