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Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Indicator 3.10
Grading and reporting are based on clearly defined criteria that represent the attainment of content knowledge and skills and are consistent across grade levels and courses.
Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement
The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
Indicator 5.1
The school establishes and maintains a clearly defined and comprehensive student assessment system.
Continued support of the development of a comprehensive local assessment system.
Continued training and support in the development and utilization of performance-based assessments.
Continued support of district collaboration to ensure consistent communication of results (standards-based report cards).
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Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Indicator 3.1
The school’s curriculum provides equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life skills that lead to success at the next level.
Continued support of district collaboration to develop common curricular units and resources.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Goal: Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
SMART Goal: Increase the percentage of students that exceed standards in the areas of Science and Social
Studies on the 2014 C.R.C.T.
Increase the percent correct in the domain of Informational/ Media Literacy on the 2014 Reading C.R.C.T.
School Name: _Haw Creek Elementary __ School Year: _2013-2014
Standard 3: Teaching and
Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Standard 5: Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)

Teacher and Administrator training in Performance-Based
Assessments.
 Development and administration of Performance-
Based Assessments.

Analysis of results of
Performance-Based
Assessments used to inform instructional planning and differentiation.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers have a deeper understanding of the use of
Performance-Based
Assessments, then they will have more comprehensive student data to better inform instructional planning and differentiation.
Timeline

August 13- ongoing
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?

PBA training for Haw
Creek Admin. And PBA team.
 OAS Access

It’sLearning Resources

Academics and
Accountability
Department Support
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Goal: Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
SMART Goal: Increase the percentage of students that exceed standards in the areas of Science and Social
Studies on the 2014 C.R.C.T.
Increase the percent correct in the domain of Informational/ Media Literacy on the 2014 Reading C.R.C.T.
School Name: _Haw Creek Elementary __ School Year: _2013-2014
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Standard 3: Teaching and
Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Standard 5: Using Results for
Continuous Improvement

Teachers and administrators will participate in current data teams training.

Develop and implement a school-wide data teams plan.

Monitor student progress through data teams led by trained teacher leaders.
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If teachers work collaboratively to monitor student progress, then they will have specific student data to better inform instructional planning and differentiation.
October 13- ongoing

Data Teams training for admin. And teacher leaders

Learning Station

Academics and
Accountability
Department Support
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Goal: Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
SMART Goal: Increase the percentage of students that exceed standards in the areas of Science and Social
Studies on the 2014 C.R.C.T.
Increase the percent correct in the domain of Informational/ Media Literacy on the 2014 Reading C.R.C.T.
School Name: _Haw Creek Elementary __ School Year: _2013-2014
The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
Standard 3: Teaching and
Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)

Identify a TKES Pilot teacher team.

Implement the TAPS portion of the TKES with the pilot team.

Job embedded professional learning to orient all faculty on the TKES process and TAPS
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers have a deep understanding of the standards/ elements of effective teaching practices
(TAPS), then they can reflect on their own teaching practices and seek continuous improvement with a positive impact on student
Timeline

August 13-
March 14
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?

Admin. TKES training

DOE Platform access

Admin. redelivery and facilitation of the TKES process.

Human Resources
Department
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Goal: Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
SMART Goal: Increase the percentage of students that exceed standards in the areas of Science and Social
Studies on the 2014 C.R.C.T.
Increase the percent correct in the domain of Informational/ Media Literacy on the 2014 Reading C.R.C.T.
School Name: _Haw Creek Elementary __ School Year: _2013-2014
Standard 5: Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
Standard 3: Teaching and
Assessing for Learning
The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) achievement.

Encourage and provide opportunities for peer classroom observations both at the school level and among district schools to improve the quality of differentiated instruction informed by balanced assessment results.

If teachers observe quality instruction in colleagues’ classrooms, then they will reflect on their own instructional practices to find new and varied ways to help students achieve at a higher level.
Timeline
October 2013-
February 2014
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?

Subs or coverage for observation opportunities
 HCES Teachers /Admin
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X
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Goal: Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
SMART Goal: Increase the percentage of students that exceed standards in the areas of Science and Social
Studies on the 2014 C.R.C.T.
Increase the percent correct in the domain of Informational/ Media Literacy on the 2014 Reading C.R.C.T.
School Name: _Haw Creek Elementary __ School Year: _2013-2014
Standard 5: Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
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All teachers will become proficient in the development and instructional use of performance based assessments.
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Teachers will utilize collaborative planning, participate in peer observations within school and within district schools, and become knowledgeable of the Teacher Keys.
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All teachers will understand and utilize the data teams process.
 Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards.
 Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students.
August 1
Pre-Planning (School)
August 2
Pre-Planning (District)
August 5
Pre-Planning
August 6
Pre-Planning
August 7
Pre-Planning
August 28
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School)
8
8
8
8
8
3.5
Introduction to School Improvement Planning
Grade level collaborative planning
District collaboration – Grade level curriculum overviews, report card updates
Grade level collaborative planning
ITS Learning training
Grade level collaborative planning
Grade level collaborative planning
Grade level collaborative planning
TKES Orientation
Mandated Reporter
CPR, First Aid Training
Report Cards- 3 vs.4 Discussion
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September 18
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
February 14
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
May 27
Post-Planning
May 28
Post-Planning
8
8
Total Hours: 79
3.5
8
8
District Collaboration across LAC Group by Grade Level- ITS Learning Resources, 3 vs 4 on Report Cards,
Common Assessments, Interim Results Analysis
Continue TKES familiarization
Data Teams
Performance-Based Assessments
District Collaboration
Grade level collaborative planning
Data Team Meetings
Continue TKES familiarization
Data Analysis for School Improvement
TKES Pilot Team Reflections
Grade Level Collaboration and Summative Data Analysis
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