2014-17 Executive Summary
School Name: _Daves Creek 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
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Continuous Improvement Goal
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
AdvancED Standards
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Teaching and Learning
Technology and Information
Services
Transportation
Support from FCS
Department(s)
All teachers will provide their students with quality
differentiated, flexible small group instruction in
reading, writing, and math on a daily basis.
 Differentiation through both process and
product based on continual assessment
 Increased use of non-fiction text
 Increased integration of technology
 Use of mentor texts across content areas
 Continued use of Writing Workshop at all
grade levels
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
-3.3 engaging students through instructional strategies
- 3.4 school leaders monitor and support improved
instructional practices
-3.6 implementing school’s instructional process in
support of student learning
-3.7 Mentoring, coaching and induction programs
support instructional improvement
Academics and Accountability:
-professional learning for math strategies
Administrators and classroom teachers will fully
implement the TKES process.
 Familiarize and acclimate all staff to the
TAPS process
 Utilize observational data to increase SGPs
and SLOs
Governance and Leadership
-2.6 Leadership and staffs supervision and evaluation
processes result in improved professional practice and
student success
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
- 5.2 collect, analyze and apply learning from data
sources
Human Resources
-continued guidance on the TKES process and any
future changes
Technology and Information Services
-continue with BYOT initiatives and tours
Special Education
- additional personnel to handle specialized
instructional needs
Student Support
-training on research-based interventions available at
the county level (On Cloud 9 math, etc.)
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AdvancED Standards
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Purpose and Direction
Governance and
Leadership
Teaching and Assessing
for Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing
for Learning
3.3- Engaging Students through
instructional strategies
Standard 5: Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
2014-15 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: _ All teachers will provide their students with quality differentiated,
flexible small group instruction in reading, writing, and math on a daily basis.
SMART Goal__ The percentage of 2nd grade students scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in ELA will
increase from the 2014-15 pre-assessment score of 63.4 % to 93% by the end of the 3rd quarter grading
period of the 2014-15 school year as measured by the FCS ELA Grade 2 Interim post-assessment
administered in February 2015.
Goal #3 The percentage of 3rd grade students scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase from the 2014-15 pre-assessment score of 14.2 % to 85 % by the end of the 3rd quarter grading
period of the 2014-15 school year as measured by the FCS Math Grade 3 Interim post-assessment
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(“If…then...” Statements)
Provide job-embedded professional
learning on a monthly basis through
Munch-n-Learn sessions during
teachers’ planning periods targeted at
differentiation strategies through small
group instruction and BYOT
If educators have a deeper
understanding of differentiation
strategies and can apply these
strategies in their classrooms based on
student need, then student
achievement will increase.
Monthly, beginning
September 10, 2014
through May 6,
2015.
Teachers will provide differentiated,
small group instruction in reading and
math throughout the school day.
Reading and Math small group
instruction will focus on guided groups
based on students’ assessment levels.
If teachers differentiate instruction
through process, product, content, and
learning environment, then student
achievement will increase.
Ongoing
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Literacy teacher, Instructional
Technology Specialist, and
additional teacher leaders will
provide teaching/sharing
sessions to grade levels on a
monthly basis. Resources
needed are determined by the
specific munch-n-learn.
Resources:
-Fountas and Pinnell Leveling
Systems
-Anecdotal record/ informal
assessment training (provided at
munch-n-learn session)
-Data Teams sessions (in grade
levels)
5.2- collect, analyze and apply learning
from data sources
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2014-15 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Provide teachers with individualized professional learning to increase instructional
capacity
As we continue to support teachers by providing them with additional instructional
strategies, grouping strategies, and extension/remediation support to add to their
“teacher toolbox”, teachers will build their own capacity
# Hours
Date
Description of Learning Activities
July 31
Pre-Planning
2
Technology/ itslearning updates, Code of Ethics, Mandatory reporting
August 1
Pre-Planning
6
PBA training (schools divided by grade level), itslearning help session
August 4
Pre-Planning
6 (K-3)
1 (4-5)
1
SLO (F& P) training grades K-3, itslearning help session (grades 4-5) 1 hour
August 6
Pre-Planning
3
TKES training, First Aid/ CPR/ EpiPen
August 27
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
4
Data Teams/ Goal Setting (determining GL AIM goals through data teams process)
September 10
Munch –n- learn
.5
Work smarter- utilizing anecdotal records for informal assessments
September 26
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School)
3
Diversity Training- Developing an understanding of the Indian Culture- guest speaker Dr. Vinita Sangtani from
North Georgia College and State University
October 1
Munch –n- learn
.5
Reaching High Achievers through questioning, tiered activities, and DOK
October 17
Prof. Devel. Day (County am)
6
November 12
Munch –n- learn
.5
AM: County Professional Learning: Effective Feedback
PM: School-based: DCE Conference sessions: 1) leveraging technology 2) Behavior interventions and data
3)Language needs 4)Running Record Analysis 5) RTI reading interventions 6) Differentiated math groups
Peer Observations
August 5
Pre-Planning
Open House prep
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2014-15 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Provide teachers with individualized professional learning to increase instructional
capacity
As we continue to support teachers by providing them with additional instructional
strategies, grouping strategies, and extension/remediation support to add to their
“teacher toolbox”, teachers will build their own capacity
January 5
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
6
January 15
Munch –n- learn
.5
AM: DCE Conference sessions: 1) Project-based learning 2)Reaching your high-flyers 3) SpEd strategies that
work 4) Help! They can’t behave! 5)Worksheets don’t grow dendrites (leveraging technology) 6) Daily 5/ CAFÉ
strategies
PM: Long-range grade level planning, updating AIM goals
Working Smarter (share what works with project-based learning)
February 11
Munch –n- learn
.5
Peer Observations
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District and School)
6
March 11
Munch –n- learn
.5
AM: District: Questioning Strategies
PM: School: DCE Conference sessions 1) Developing tiered activities 2) itslearning- using the Learner Profile for
differentiation 3)RTI help session 4)Quick and Easy Rubrics for multiple assessments 5) RTI reading/ math
interventions
Itslearning Learner Profile share session
May 6
Munch –n- learn
.5
Wrap it up: What do we still need to focus on (grade level determines focus for munch-n-learn)
May 26
Post-Planning
May 27
Post-Planning
Total Hours: 45.5
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