2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Whitlow Elementary 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
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Continuous Improvement Goal
All students will experience inquirybased, rigorous, high-level, learning
opportunities through the integration of
STEM infused with literacy every day in
every classroom.
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
AdvancED Standards
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Support from FCS Department(s)
Dedicated times for and specific resources of
instructional and assessment practices that
best support STEM literacy:
 Inquiry-based learning
 Higher-order thinking
 Unit design & lesson planning
 Writing across the curriculum
 Common STEM language and
processes

Whitlow Elementary will become a
Georgia STEM-certified school by the
conclusion of the 2015-2016 school
year.
Purpose and Direction
Resources and Support Systems
Superintendent
Teaching and Learning
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
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Opportunities for teachers to achieve
Science and Math endorsements for
specialized certification
Facilitation of the collaboration between
Whitlow and other schools and
community partners
Support in writing the plan for an
achieving final STEM certification
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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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
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)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Math-Focused RTI Groups and
Strategies
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If we use multiple pieces of student
data to create student-centered math
intervention and enrichment groups and
strategies, then students will increase
their math scores on CFAs and other
classroom/school assessments.
Quarterly
Math Assessment Data
At-Risk/RTI Planning Meetings
Intervention/Enrichment
Programs and Materials
Math Professional Learning
(Teachers and Admin/QWF)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Complete Technology Integration
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If we provide opportunities to integrate
technology into daily learning tasks
through Its Learning, Flipped
Classrooms, and other BYOT initiatives,
then students will become digitally
connected at school and at home and
access technology as a tool for learning.
By the EOY 20142015
Impact Groups
Its Learning Training
Differentiated Tech Training
Student/School Devices and
Programs
(Teachers and ITS)
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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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Collaborative team planning to design
differentiation in the area of math
instruction
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If teachers plan and implement daily
lessons that integrate differentiated
strategies based on student data, then
student performance in math will
increase.
By the EOY
2014-2015
Math Endorsement class
Advanced Content
Impact Groups
Power Planning/Unit Design
At-Risk/Data Teams Meetings
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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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Math Literacy Strategies
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If teachers effectively use provided
instructional resources, scheduling and
training to implement content-literacy
strategies, then students will be engaged
in integrated learning opportunities that
connect acquired information to realworld applications and processes.
By the EOY
2014-2015
Training on Effective Math
Literacy Strategies
Power Planning for Unit Design
Interactive Math Notebooks and
Vocabulary
(Teachers, Coach and Admin)
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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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
STEM-Focused School Opportunities
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
If we promote STEM practices
throughout the school curriculum and
associated activities while planning
common instructional tasks, then
students will develop an understanding
of STEM processes, vocabulary, and
EOY 2014-2015
5 E’s Training
Common STEM Practices/ Vocab
Continued use of the Science Lab
and STEM Specials Integration
GO Days/Career Planning
(Teachers, Counselors, PTA)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
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
Continuous Improvement Goal: All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level,
learning opportunities through the integration and exploration of STEM (Math specific) infused
with literacy every day in every classroom and will demonstrate their understanding through a
variety of formal and informal assessments.
SMART Goals:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will
increase on the FCS Math Interim for the 2014-15 school year as measured by the growth from
the Pre-Interim (September 2014) to the Post-Interim (February 2015) by the following
measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 32% to 62%
Third Grade: Increase from 8% to 36%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 7% to 45%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 10% to 46%
School Name: Whitlow Elementary School Year: 2014-2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Use of Performance-Based and
Informal Assessment Practices
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
careers.
If teachers use performance-based tasks
and informal assessment opportunities,
then students will become proficient at
demonstrating their knowledge and
understanding outside of formal
assessments at least 50% of the time.
By the EOY
2014-2015
PBA Training and Examples
Informal Assessment Models
and Strategies
IKAN/GLOSS,
Number Talks
(Coach, Admin, CO Experts)
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