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2015-18 Executive Summary (continued from 2013-2016
Executive Summary due to last year of STEM certification process)
Continuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals)
1. All students will experience
inquiry-based, rigorous,
high-level, learning
opportunities through the
integration of STEM infused
with literacy every day in
every classroom.
AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply)
Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
Teaching and Assessing
for Learning
Using Results for
Continuous
Improvement
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

2. Whitlow Elementary will
become a STEM-certified
school by the conclusion of
the 2015-2016 school year.
Purpose and Direction
Resources and Support
Systems


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
* 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
Whitlow Elementary School
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
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 Goal:
The percentage of students in grades 2-5 scoring proficient and exceeding proficient in Math will increase on
the FCS Math Interim for the 2015-16 school year as measured by the growth from the Pre-Interim (August
2015) to the Post-Interim (March 2016) by the following measures:
Second Grade: Increase from 29% to 73%
Third Grade: Increase from 3% to 46%
Fourth Grade: Increase from 4% to 56%
Fifth Grade: Increase from 5% to 46%
Actions, Strategies and
Impact on Student and Adult
Resources Needed?
Interventions
Behavior
Timeline
Who is Responsible?
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
(“If…then...” Statements)
Math-Focused RTI Groups, Advanced
Content Classes and Differentiated
Strategies
Complete Technology Integration
Collaborative team planning to design
differentiation and promote concept
development in the area of math
instruction
STEM-Focused Instructional Strategies
and Community Connections
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.
If we provide opportunities to
integrate technology into
differentiated, 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 personal tool for learning.
If teachers plan and implement daily
lessons that integrate differentiated
and conceptual strategies based on
student data, then student
performance in math will increase.
If we promote STEM practices
throughout the school curriculum
and associated community-related
activities through our THINK
GLOBAL-ACT LOCAL initiative, then
Quarterly
By the EOY 20152016
By the EOY
2015-2016
EOY 20152016
Data Teams/RTI Meetings
Intervention/Enrichment
Programs and Materials
Math Professional Learning
(Teachers/Admin/QWF/Co
ach)
Impact Groups
Its Learning Training
Differentiated Tech
Training
Student/School Devices
and Programs
(Teachers/ITS and County
ITS)
Math Coach Training
Advanced Content
Impact Groups
Power Planning/Unit
Design
Number Talks
At-Risk/Data Teams
Meetings
Common STEM Processes/
Vocabulary
Continued use of the
Science Lab and STEM
Specials Integration
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Use of Student-Driven Assessment
Practices
students will develop an
understanding of STEM processes,
vocabulary, and careers and how
they connect to our local
community.
If teachers facilitate the use of selfassessment strategies, such as
student data collection notebooks,
self-reflection tools, and
student/data-focused conferencing,
to drive instructional planning and
delivery, then students will become
proficient at understanding and
communicating their knowledge and
growth in the classroom.
GO Days/Career Planning
Community Connections
(Teachers, Counselors,
PTA)
By the EOY 20152016
Informal Assessment
Models and Strategies
Student Data Folders
Data Teams
Student-Led Conferencing
Models
(Coach, Admin, CO
Experts)
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
In addition to the Pre- and Post-Interim Data collection and analysis, math progress will be monitored
through regular data team meetings using CFA and FAST (Universal Screening/Progress Monitoring) data.
2015-16 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
To “BE IMPACTFUL”: To provide meaningful, collaborative, professional development that will increase student
achievement in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math while supporting our continuous improvement
goal of becoming a STEM certified school.
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Whitlow Elementary will become an AdvancEd STEM-certified school by the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year.
All students will experience inquiry-based, rigorous, high-level learning opportunities through the integration of STEM
infused with literacy every day in every classroom.
Date
July 30
Pre-Planning
July 31
Pre-Planning (District)
August 3
Pre-Planning
# Hours
8
Description of Learning Activities
8
A Star is Born: Our Mission, Vision, and Culture
Vertical IMPACT Teams
DCD Day
8
Interactive Math Notebook Training
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August 4
Pre-Planning
August 5
Pre-Planning
August 17, September 21, October 5
and 19, November 2 and 16, December
14, January 4, February 1, March 7 and
21, April 18, May 2 and 16
MASH Meetings
August 18, September 15, October 20,
November 17, January 5, March 8,
April 12, May 17
August 26, September 23, October 12,
November 4
August 27, September 10 and 24,
October 29, November 12, December
10, January 14 and 28, February 11 and
25, March 17 and 31
IMPACT Vertical Teams
8
Open House and Collaborative Team Planning
8
Think Global, Act Local: STEM at Whitlow
5
M = Mission
A = Around the School
S = Shout Outs
H = Happenings
6
Math Data Teams
3
Tech Training: Its Learning with Jackie Aurisch
6
Monthly Dates TBD
Math Coach Training
September 2
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
September 9
Faculty Meeting
October 6, 7 and 8
Power Planning
October 7
Faculty Meeting
October 23
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
November 4
Faculty Meeting
December 1, 2 and 3
Power Planning
December 2
Faculty Meeting
January 4
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
February 3
Faculty Meeting
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
March 1, 2 and 3
Power Planning
6
4
Differentiated Professional Learning Teams:
Number Talks
Google Drive
Flipped Classroom
Class Flow
STEM Grants and Resources
Induction
Monthly Topics based on Surveyed Needs and District Math
Leaders’ Meetings as well as Data Folder Follow-ups
Data Teams and Differentiation
1
STEM Certification Updates
4
Assessment Analysis and Unit Design
1
ITS Learning and School Closure Plans
8
4
DCD: Differentiation
Think Global, Act Local: STEM Collaborative Teams
AdvancED STEM Process
WES STEM YouTube Channel
Assessment Analysis and Unit Design
1
STEM Celebration
8
Data Teams and Differentiation
Think Global, Act Local: STEM Collaborative Teams
TBD
1
1
8
4
DCD: Differentiation
Think Global, Act Local: STEM Collaborative Teams
Assessment Analysis and Unit Design
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March 2
Faculty Meeting
April 13
Faculty Meeting
May 11
Faculty Meeting
May 31
Post-Planning
June 1
Post-Planning
TOTAL HOURS:
1
TBD
1
TBD
1
TBD
8
Collaborative Team Planning
8
SIP and STEM Goal Reflection and Analysis
130