Big Creek ES 1
2015-18 Big Creek Elementary Executive
Summary
Continuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals)
1. Develop and refine instructional and
assessment use practices that support
data-driven results and maximize
student learning and growth.
AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X
TKES – Professional Knowledge, Instructional Strategies,
Assessment Strategies, Assessment Uses
Learner Profile – Seek Knowledge and Understanding,
Listen, Communicate & Interact Effectively
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
Continued support from Teaching &
Learning on the development of
resources for teachers to utilize in
their instruction of writing.
Resources and Support
Systems
2. Train staff on the design and
implementation of personalized
learning.
 RTI – Data Teams/Interventions
 its Learning – Blended Learning
Opportunities
 Differentiation
X
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
X
Resources and Support
Systems
TKES – Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies,
Differentiated Instruction, Assessment Strategies, Assessment
Uses
Learner Profile – Seek Knowledge and Understanding, Think
Critically and Solve Problems
3. Build upon our 2014-2015 PLC design
implementations to include more
individualized learning opportunities
for staff which focus on instructional
delivery techniques and data-driven
results to develop high-impact
instruction.
TKES – Positive Learning Environment, Communication
Learner Profile – Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities, Engage
and Compete in a Global Environment
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
X
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Continued support from Student Support
Services & Special Education in training
teachers on highly effective researchbased interventions.
Continued support from Technology
(Jackie Aurisch) to assist staff with
conceptually understanding the desired
outcomes of personalized learning.
Continued support from Teaching &
Learning on professional development to
enhance differentiation strategies and
techniques.
Continued support From Teaching
and Learning to offer and act as
resources specific to the design of
the content-based interpretation of
our training.
Continued support from the Data and
Accountability department to share
information around the interpretation
of key data sources such as GMA
results and CCRPI. (data and
strategies will be added after GMA
results for this goal.)
* FCS Depts:
Educational Leadership
Facilities
Finance & Operations
Food & Nutrition Services
Human Resources
Public Inf. & Communications
School Safety & Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Teaching & Learning
Technology & Inf. Services
Big Creek ES 2
Transportation
2015-16 Big Creek ES Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Instruction: School-wide implementation of mini-lesson with data analysis that informs leveled opportunities for students in
all content areas, K-5, resulting in the percentage of students in K-3 scoring at or above grade level on the end-of-year F & P
testing increasing by 5%. For grades 4th and 5th, increasing our exceeding average by 30%.
Personalized Learning: Consistent training in to refine the use of itsLearning for instructional support, parent communication,
and blended learning opportunities.
SMART Goal:
Instruction: 100% of certified staff will be trained in the framework of mini-lesson followed by guided and leveled opportunities to
enhance learner outcomes in all content areas.
Personalized Learning: 100% of teachers will set up and maintain their course dashboard and planner according to FCS guidelines
and will use itsLearning for instructional support and parent communication on a weekly basis.
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...”
Statements)
Timeline
Instruction: Analyzing the pretest data on
F&P as well as pre-interim assessments by
content area. Development of a plan to
build upon that analysis with current data
that informs grouping and instructional
approaches. Collaboration with support
programs such as EIP, Gifted, Think Lab,
ESOL, and Sped to create connections for
students.
If teachers create an
environment in their
classrooms that is based on
concise mini-lessons that
yield leveled opportunities for
practice with guided learning
time, then students will
increase their mastery levels
and foster engagement and
confidence in autonomous
learning.
Ongoing
during the
2015-2016
school year
Ongoing professional development provided
by our local ITS and district personnel
Provide teachers with explicit expectations
for itsLearning usage
One TKES walkthrough will be conducted to
monitor growth and provide feedback to
teachers
Participate in district pilot for Blended
Learning opportunities
Offer parent forums to educate parents on
itsLearning
If all teachers consistently
utilize itsLearning, then there
will be an increase in parent
communication, instructional
student support, and Blended
Learning opportunities.
Ongoing
during the next
three years
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Instructional Strategies and Assessment:

Data Teams

PLCs

Observations of these systems as well as in the classroom
Personalized Learning:

TKES walkthrough of itsLearning (2nd semester)

itsLearning usage report
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
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Continued support
from county on
mastery of
differentiation
techniques
Internal
development of
key staff who will
provide contentbased delivery of
learning
District ITS Support
– Farmer, Naile,
Aurish
School ITS Support
– Wilson
Blended Learning
Pilot Teachers
Clear Expectations
on itsLearning
Requirements
Explicit Feedback
(TKES)
Big Creek ES 3
2015-16 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Our professional learning goal is to provide teachers with high quality professional development that will have direct application on
their instructional practices resulting in increased student achievement. Specifically, this year we are focused on providing
professional learning that will elevate the writing instruction in each classroom, as well as helping teachers develop personalized
learning through the use of itsLearning.
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Our professional learning plan was designed to align with our school improvement plan. The professional development listed below
directly supports our school improvement initiatives on writing and increase utilization of itsLearning.
Date
# Hours
Description of Learning Activities
July 30
Pre-Planning
4 hours
Concurrent learning sessions in ItsLearning, Socratic Design,
Data Teams, Best Practices
July 31
Pre-Planning (District)
August 3
Pre-Planning
August 4
Pre-Planning
August 5
Pre-Planning
August 18
Faculty Meeting
August 21
Instructional Focus
September 1
3 hours
District Collaboration: itsLearning
1 hour per
grade level
All Day
itsLearning training
4 hours
1 ½ hours
Grade level/Department Meetings regarding Quarter 1
planning
Data review and goal-setting
1 hour
Data analysis of pre and post by grade level and by teacher
3 hours
Facilitator training and planning session
September 2
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
September 8
Faculty Meeting
October 13
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
October 23
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
3 hours
District Collaboration Day –Deep data analysis and planning by
grade level and teacher
Share and discuss plans among teams on creating peer
observation needs-analysis
Differentiation– Working on identifying key areas
October 27
Instructional Focus
November 10
Faculty Meeting
November 11
Instructional Focus
December 8
1 hour
AM- District Collaboration – Differentiation
PM – Review of GMA and running record analysis and
implications
ItsLearning update and check in with Suhela
1 hours
Learning reflections and proposed adjustments
1 hour
Concurrent sessions ~ sharing of reflection findings among
certified observers and action steps
Discussion of round 2 and 3 observation schedules
1 ½ hours
1 ½ hours
8 hours
1 hours
TKES Pre-Conferences
Big Creek ES 4
Faculty Meeting
December 9
** Faculty Meetings during the 2nd
semester will continue to focus on
writing program implementation
January 4
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
May 31
Post-Planning
June 1
Post-Planning
TOTAL HOURS:
1 hour
itsLearning training with Jackie Aurisch during planning
4 hours
4 hours
Revisit School Improvement Planning
 Revise goals and strategies
AM- District Collaboration – Differentiation
PM – Brian Lack ~ what’s coming in math
Outcome celebration!
4 hours
Goal Setting for 2016-2017
8 hours
64 hours