SHARON ES 1
2015-18 Sharon Elementary Executive Summary
Continuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals)
1. Writing
 School-wide implementation of
Lucy Calkins Units of Study
Writing Program (K-5)
 Explicit daily writing instruction
in every classroom with cross
content integration.
TKES – Professional Knowledge, Instructional Strategies,
Assessment Strategies, Assessment Uses
Learner Profile – Seek Knowledge and Understanding,
Listen, Communicate & Interact Effectively
2.
Personalized Learning
 RTI – Data Teams/Interventions
 its Learning – Blended Learning
Opportunities
 Differentiation
AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply)
X
Governance and Leadership
X
Personal & Cultural Understanding
 Embracing Diversity
 Character Education
 Service Projects
X
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
X
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
X
TKES – Positive Learning Environment, Communication
Learner Profile – Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities, Engage
and Compete in a Global Environment
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Continued support from Teaching &
Learning on the development of
resources for teachers to utilize in
their instruction of writing.
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.
Purpose and Direction
Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
Resources and Support
Systems
Continued support from Student Support
Services & Special Education in training
teachers on highly effective researchbased interventions.
Continued support from Technology to
allow us to be innovative and progressive
with technology integration.
Continued support from Teaching &
Learning on professional development to
enhance differentiation strategies and
techniques.
Continued support from Student
Support Services on identifying
speakers and resources specific to
the changing demographics of our
school.
Continued support from Student
Support Services on identifying highly
effective character education
resources.
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
* 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
Transportation
SHARON ES 2
2015-16 Sharon ES Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Writing: School-wide implementation of Lucy Calkins Units of Study writing program, K-5.
Personalized Learning: Consistent use of itsLearning for instructional support, parent communication, and blended learning
opportunities.
SMART Goal:
Writing: Using the rubrics from Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Grade 1 and Grade 3 writing, the percentage of Grade 1 students
performing on or above grade level will increase from 13% to 80% and the percentage of Grade 3 students performing on or
above grade level will increase from 2% to 80%.
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)
Writing

Explicit daily writing instruction, in every
classroom, with cross-content integration
using Lucy Calkins Units of Study

Instructional writing coach will provide
ongoing professional development and
support through model lessons and
itsLearning professional development
page

Thorough year-long professional learning
plan has been developed to provide
consistent training and follow-up to
support implementation.
Writing
If teachers provide explicit
daily writing instruction,
then end-of-year writing
assessment will reflect
increase in student writing
performance.
Writing
Ongoing
during the
2015-2016
school year
Writing

Lucy Calkins
Units of Study

Mentor Text

Swivel –demo
model lessons

Instructional
Coach

itsLearning

Peer Observation
Personalized Learning

Ongoing professional development
provided by our local ITS and district
personnel

Provide teachers with explicit
expectations for itsLearning usage

One TKES walkthrough, in 2nd semester,
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
Personalized Learning
If all teachers consistently
utilize itsLearning, then
there will be an increase in
parent communication,
instructional student
support, and Blended
Learning opportunities.
Personalized
Learning
Ongoing
Personalized Learning
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?





District ITS Support
– Farmer, Naile,
Aurish
School ITS Support
– Wilson
Blended Learning
Pilot Teachers
Clear Expectations
on itsLearning
Requirements
Explicit Feedback
(TKES)
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Writing:

Pre and Post On-Demand Performance Assessments of narrative, information, and argument/opinion writing

Classroom Observations
Personalized Learning:

TKES walkthrough of itsLearning (2nd semester)

itsLearning usage report
SHARON 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
July 30
Pre-Planning
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
4 hours
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)
October 27
Instructional Focus
November 10
Faculty Meeting
November 11
Instructional Focus
December 8
Faculty Meeting
December 9
3 hours
3 hours
Description of Learning Activities
Framing the Year: “The Beat Goes On” – Growth Mindset
Writing – Diving In
District Collaboration: itsLearning
1 hour per
grade level
All Day
itsLearning training
4 hours
Grade level/Department Meetings regarding Quarter 1
planning
Writing - Scoring On-Demand Performance Pre-Assessments
for Narrative Writing
itsLearning training with Jackie Aurisch during planning
1 ½ hours
1 hour
3 hours
1 ½ hours
1 ½ hours
TKES Pre-Conferences
Number Talks Professional Development w/Sherry Parrish
8:00-11:00 K-2 / 12:00-3:00 3-5
District Collaboration Day –Data Teams / School Improvement
Planning
Writing – Successful mini-lessons and class management
1 hour
Writing – Scoring On-Demand Performance Pre-Assessments
for Information Writing
AM- District Collaboration – Differentiation
PM – Writing – Model lessons
itsLearning training with Jackie Aurisch during planning
1 ½ hours
Writing – Share successes regarding writing conferences
1 hour
itsLearning training with Angela Wilson (ITS) during planning
1 ½ hours
Writing – Scoring On-Demand Performance Post-Assessments
for Information / Writing; Where are students on progression?
itsLearning training with Jackie Aurisch during planning
8 hours
1 hour
SHARON ES 4
** 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:
4 hours
4 hours
Revisit School Improvement Planning
 Revise goals and strategies
AM- District Collaboration – Differentiation
PM – Writing – Model lessons
Writing Wrap Up
4 hours
Goal Setting for 2016-2017
8 hours