2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
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
Through the use of data teams we will creatively
synthesize all content areas to improve real world
comprehension and application.
 Integration of writing in all areas
 Collaborative learning teams
 Advanced content classes
 Increased use of leveled libraries (non-fiction)
 Building community and culture with
afterschool clubs
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
AdvancED Standards
Teaching and Assessing for 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.
Indicator 3.2
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are monitored and
adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple
assessments of student learning and an examination of
professional practice.
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Indicator 5.2
Professional and support staff continuously collect, analyze,
and apply learning from a range of data sources, including
comparison and trend data about student learning, instruction,
program evaluation, and organizational conditions.
Indicator 5.4
The school engages in a continuous process to determine
verifiable improvement in student learning, including
readiness for and success at the next level.
Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
Support from FCS Department(s)
Continued support from Academics & Accountability to
ensure our teachers have the tools design quality
learning experiences for all students. Alignment of:
 Common Assessments
 Pacing guides
 Rubrics
 Report Cards
Continued support from Special Education to ensure our
teachers have the tools and latest knowledge to best
meet the needs of our Special Education population.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
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
SMART Goal:
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content
areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
The percentage of 5th Grade Students exceeding in Writing will increase from 20% to 22%
and the overall Meets + Exceeds will increase from 88% to 90% by the end of 2014 school
year as measured by the 5th Grade Writing Test.
Continuous Improvement Goal:
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Focus on maintaining a daily RTI writing
time 2-5.
Grade 5 RTI groups are based on 4th
Grade Supplemental Writing
Assessment.
4th and 5th Grade implementation of
Criterion On-line writing program.
Provide structured time for data teams
to analyze and reflect on past and
present writing data.
Provide continuous professional
learning focused on building a
consistent approach to writing through
teacher workshops and collaborative
café sessions.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013-2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If we continued to maintain our daily
dedicated writing time with a
consistent approach, then daily
differentiated writing instruction will
produce strong writers.
If we provide and implement an
effective structure for teachers to
analyze data, then we will improve
writing instruction resulting in
increased achievement.
If teachers are provided with
appropriate learning opportunities for
writing instruction, then we will
improve writing instruction resulting in
increased achievement.
13-14 school year
Continued implementation of
master schedule designed to
create a focused writing block
grades 2-5.
Writing support for most at-risk
students will be provided
through the use of support
personnel.
Continued support in
implementation and knowledge
of Criterion On-line program.
Continued Data Team support
for teacher leaders.
Continue to provide time during
Power Planning for data analysis.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
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
SMART Goal:
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content
areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
The percentage of 5th Grade Students exceeding in Writing will increase from 20% to 22%
and the overall Meets + Exceeds will increase from 88% to 90% by the end of 2014 school
year as measured by the 5th Grade Writing Test.
Continuous Improvement Goal:
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Professional development focused on
effective teaching using the TKES model.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013-2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Continue to provide time during
Power Planning to focus on
effective teaching strategies.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
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
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content
areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
The
percentage
of
all students in grades 3-5 scoring at the Exceeds level in Mathematics
SMART Goal:
will increase from 64% to 66% and students with disabilities will increase from 83% to 85%
by the end of the 2013 school year as measured by the Mathematics CRCT administered in
April 2014.
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
School Year: 2013-2014
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Focus on building a strong guided math
program in grades K-5.
Provide structured time for data teams
to analyze and reflect on grade specific
data.
Provide continuous professional
learning focused on balanced
mathematics through teacher
workshops and collaborative café
sessions.
Advanced Content classes for 4th and 5th
grade mathematics students.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If we continued to develop the
effectiveness of our daily guided math
program, then daily differentiated
math instruction will increase student
achievement on the CRCT.
If we provide and implement an
effective structure for teachers to
analyze data, then we will improve
math instruction resulting in increased
achievement.
If teachers are provided with
appropriate learning opportunities for
mathematics instruction, then we will
improve math instruction resulting in
increased achievement.
13-14 school year
Support and resources for
providing professional
development in balanced
math/guided math.
Continued support in developing
GloSS/IKAN knowledge for
piloting teachers.
Continued Data Team support
for teacher leaders.
Continue to provide time during
Power Planning for data analysis.
Consult with A&A on
implementing Advanced Content
models at the elementary level.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
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
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content
areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
The
percentage
of
all students in grades 3-5 scoring at the Exceeds level in Mathematics
SMART Goal:
will increase from 64% to 66% and students with disabilities will increase from 83% to 85%
by the end of the 2013 school year as measured by the Mathematics CRCT administered in
April 2014.
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
School Year: 2013-2014
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Professional development focused on
effective teaching using the TKES model.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Continue to provide time during
Power Planning to focus on
effective teaching strategies.
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2013-14 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Professional Learning Goal(s):
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
Support the Implementation of TKES through the professional
developing of effective teaching strategies.
Continue to develop an effective Guided Math program.
Date
The professional learning will support our continuous improvement goal:
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content areas to
improve real world comprehension and application.
# Hours
Description of Learning Activities
August 1
Pre-Planning (School)
2
Todd Whitaker: Motivational Speaking
August 2
Pre-Planning (District)
3
District Collaboration
August 5
Pre-Planning
2
Team Collaboration
August 6
Pre-Planning
n/a
Open House
August 7
Pre-Planning
n/a
School Based Information
August 28
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School)
2.5
September 18
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
2.5
Mini Sessions:
TKES, Literacy, Differentiation, RTI, GloSS/IKAN, Special Education, Writing
District Collaboration:
Grade Specific Collaboration and Criterion On-line training for 4th and 5th
Mini Sessions:
TKES, Guided Math, GloSS/IKAN, Writing, and Team Collaboration
District Collaboration: AM
School in PM: TKES & Team Collaboration
TKES
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
6
February 14
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
6
May 27
Post-Planning
1
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13-14
Power Planning
7
Power Planning for teachers to focus on effective teaching strategies (TKES), analyze data,
and to collaborate with team.
13-14
Collaborative Café Workshops
6
Workshops for Balanced Literacy & Math (Guided Reading & Math)
13-14
Faculty Meetings
5
Focus on effective teaching strategies (TKES), analyze data, and to collaborate on School
Improvement.
Total Hours: 43
Faculty Meetings
Leadership Team
Collaborative Cafes
(Wednesdays @ 3:30)
August 21st
October 23rd
December 11th
February 19th
April 30th
(Wednesdays @ 3:30)
August 14th
October 9th
December 4th
February 12th
April 23rd
May 7th
(Tuesdays @ 3:30)
September 24th – Math
October 29th – Reading
November 19th – Math
January 28th – Reading
February 25th – Math
March 25th – Reading
Power Planning
Fifth Grade
August 14th
October 9th
January 8th
February 19th
Fourth Grade
August 21st
October 23rd
January 15th
February 26th
(Wednesdays from 1:00-2:45)
Third Grade
Second Grade
First Grade
th
th
September 4
September 11
September 25th
th
th
October 30
November 6
November 13th
January 22nd
January 29th
February 5th
th
th
March 5
March 12
March 19th
Kindergarten
October 2nd
November 20th
February 12th
March 26th
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School Based Sessions: 9/18
1:00-1:45
School Improvement Meetings
& Teacher Expert Differentiation
Focus Session
TKES Volunteer Meeting
2:00-2:45
Teacher Expert Differentiation
Focus Sessions
IKAN/GlOSS Pilot
Mandatory for those who volunteered
Mandatory for those who participated in training
Literacy Liaison Meeting
High Achiever Differentiation
2:45-3:30
Teacher Expert Differentiation
Focus Sessions
Empowering Writers
High Achiever Differentiation
Meeting
Locations
Media Center 1
Learning Lab
(across from Jennifer)
Art Liaison Meeting
Literacy Interventions K-2
Literacy Interventions K-2
Stiffler’s RM
Science Liaison Meeting
Special Education 101
Literacy Interventions 3-5
Special Education 101
Literacy Interventions 3-5
Special Education 101
Sci Lab
McBrayer’s RM
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
RTI Team Leader Meeting
Henderson’s RM
Only for designated team leaders
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