2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: _Otwell Middle School______________
AdvancED Standards
FCS Departments
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Academics & Accountability
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Continuous Improvement Goal
To increase our CCRPI score from 88.7
to a 93.7 over the next 3 years.
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
AdvancED Standards
Support from FCS Department(s)
#3 - Teaching and Assessing for Learning
(3.4-3.7)
#5 - Using Results for Continuous
Improvement (5.3 & 5.4)
Continued guidance from Academics &
Accountability on the latest instructional
strategies & Data resources with
opportunities of on-site professional
learning designed specifically to meet
the needs of OMS staff.
A continual push from Human
Resources to increase our allotments so
we can hire the best out there.
Support from Technology and
Information Services so we can continue
to engage our students with the best we
can offer.
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To maintain and improve upon the
culture and climate of Otwell Middle
School.
Purpose and Direction (1.3)
Governance and Leadership (2.4-2.6)
Continued guidance from Educational
Leadership providing supervision in
developing, achieving and maintaining
the best possible educational systems
Our image is so important in our
community and we could always use
help from Public Information and
Communications to promote the
positive aspects of being in the Central
cluster.
The Superintendent should continue to
inspire the vision for our system and we
will fall in line with that vision – Quality
learning and superior performance for
ALL – just like our vision at Otwell –
Teach, Inspire, Motivate - Every child,
every day!
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _6th
grade ELA goal is for students to move from 70% exceeding to 71% on the
CRCT Research and Writing assessment portion.
6th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 67% exceeding to 68% on the CRCT Grammar
and Sentence assessment portion.__
7th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 50% exceeding to 54% on the CRCT ELA
assessment.
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Indicator 3.3
Teachers engage students in their learning
through instructional strategies that ensure
achievement of learning expectations.
Indicator 3.4
School leaders monitor and support the
improvement of instructional practices of
teachers to ensure student success.
Indicator 3.5
Teachers participate in collaborative
learning communities to improve
instruction and
student learning.
Indicator 3.6
Teachers implement the school’s
instructional process in support of
student learning.
Sixth grade teachers will be placing
more emphasis on the writing
process which should contribute to
our one percent increase. In
addition to more writing based
lessons, our assessments will be
more written response and
application as well as CRCT level
one, two, and three questions.
Many different strategies will be
used such as small groups, peer
tutoring, differentiation, and project
based learning.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teachers will meet on a regular
basis to review student data and
plan for improvement.
2013-2014
Grade Level Teachers
School building leadership
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _6th
grade ELA goal is for students to move from 70% exceeding to 71% on the
CRCT Research and Writing assessment portion.
6th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 67% exceeding to 68% on the CRCT Grammar
and Sentence assessment portion.__
7th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 50% exceeding to 54% on the CRCT ELA
assessment.
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Seventh grade teacher will be
placing more emphasis on the
writing process which should
contribute to the overall increase of
ELA. Teachers will use CRCT
formatted questions in their tests as
well as open response, application,
and short answers. Through the use
of the Daily Grammar Practice and
other modalities of daily practice,
students will have the opportunity
to hone in on and refine the skills
necessary for common core
standards. Many different
strategies will be used such as small
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _6th
grade ELA goal is for students to move from 70% exceeding to 71% on the
CRCT Research and Writing assessment portion.
6th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 67% exceeding to 68% on the CRCT Grammar
and Sentence assessment portion.__
7th grade ELA goal is for students to move from 50% exceeding to 54% on the CRCT ELA
assessment.
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
groups, peer tutoring,
differentiation, and project based
learning. Students will take
ownership for their own learning by
tracking their progress to securing
the goals. ELA teachers will use
close reading strategies to focus not
only on reading but also on research
and writing.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
AdvancED Standard(s)
Indicator 3.3
Teachers engage students in their
learning through instructional
strategies that ensure
achievement of learning
expectations.
Indicator 3.4
School leaders monitor and support
the improvement of instructional
practices of teachers to ensure
student success.
Indicator 3.5
Teachers participate in collaborative
learning communities to improve
instruction and student learning.
Indicator 3.6
Teachers implement the school’s
instructional process in support of
student learning.
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _Math - ED students - pushing them to meet goals; ELL students to meet; & our gifted
students to exceed across the board___
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Professional Learning Communities
to focus on the following:
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teachers will meet on a regular
basis to review student data and
plan for improvement.
2013-2014
Grade Level Teachers
School building leadership
1) To bring all of our ED students up
to the meets standard
2) To bring all of our ELL students up
to the meets standard
3) To bring all of our gifted students
up to the exceeds standard
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
AdvancED Standard(s)
Indicator 3.3
Teachers engage students in their
learning through instructional
strategies that ensure
achievement of learning
expectations.
Indicator 3.4
School leaders monitor and support
the improvement of instructional
practices of teachers to ensure
student success.
Indicator 3.5
Teachers participate in collaborative
learning communities to improve
instruction and student learning.
Indicator 3.6
Teachers implement the school’s
instructional process in support of
student learning.
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _Shift our SWD & ELL population from DNM up the continuum (see below)_Science___
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Professional Learning Communities
to focus on the following:
1) To lower the science does not
meet percentage for students with
disabilities from 46.4% to 45%.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teachers will meet on a regular
basis to review student data and
plan for improvement.
2013-2014
Grade Level Teachers
School building leadership
2) To bring the science exceeds
percentage for students with
disabilities up to at least 11%
from9.5%.
3) To lower the science does not
meet percentage of ELL students
from 62.3% to 60%.
4) To bring the science exceeds
percentage of ELL students up to at
least 6% from 4.9%.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
AdvancED Standard(s)
Indicator 3.3
Teachers engage students in their
learning through instructional strategies
that ensure achievement of learning
expectations.
Indicator 3.4
School leaders monitor and support the
improvement of instructional practices of
teachers to ensure student success.
Indicator 3.5
Teachers participate in collaborative
learning communities to improve
instruction and student learning.
Indicator 3.6
Teachers implement the school’s
instructional process in support of
student learning.
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _Increase CCRPI___________________________________________
SMART Goal: _Shift our SWD & ELL population from DNM up the continuum (see below)_SS___
School Name: _Otwell Middle School________________ School Year: _2013-2014______________
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Professional Learning Communities
to focus on the following:
1) To lower the social studies does
not meet percentage for students
with disabilities from 35.7% to 34%.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teachers will meet on a regular
basis to review student data and
plan for improvement.
2013-2014
Grade Level Teachers
School building leadership
2) To bring the social studies
exceeds percentage for students
with disabilities up to at least 23%
from 22.6%.
3) To lower the social studies does
not meet percentage of ELL students
from 45.9% to 44%.
4) To bring the social studies
exceeds percentage of ELL students
up to at least 14% from 13.1%.
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2013-14 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: Otwell MS
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Professional Learning Goal(s):
# Hours
Date
Description of Learning Activities
August 1
Pre-Planning (School)
2
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Back to school scheduling and logistics
TKES overview with ELA and Math teachers
August 2 Pre-Planning (District)
3.5
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Teachers attend DCD classes
August 5
Pre-Planning
3.5
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Grade Level Planning
Open House
August 6
Pre-Planning
3.5
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Content Area Planning/Data Teams
Otwell Family Fun Picnic – Building Culture and Community
August 7
Pre-Planning
3.5
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Code of Ethics Review (Steve)
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Child Abuse Factors (Amy)
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Heath and Medication Updates (Nurse ‘Nita)
August 28 ER/Prof. Dev. (School)
1.5
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School Safety Procedures - Auburn
Introduction to Performance-Based Assessments
September 18 ER/Prof. Dev. (District)
2
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Teachers attends various DCD sessions
January 6 Prof. Dev. Day (School)
6

Performance-Based Assessments
February 14
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
6
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Teachers attend DCD sessions AM, Performance-Based Assessment focus for PM
May 27
Post-Planning
2
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Otwell’s successes for the year, looking ahead to next year
Content area meetings
Faculty luncheon
May 28 Post-Planning
Total Hours: 33.5
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