Annual Presentation
Runkle School Improvement Plan
2013-2014
September 30, 2013
Agenda
I. Creating the S.I.P.
II. 2013-2014 School Goals
III. Principal Goals
IV. Curriculum Updates
V. Q & A
I. School Needs Survey Summary (2011)
*Participation
*Areas of Focus
-School Climate
-Communication
-Learning Environment
-Curriculum and Instruction
-Administration
-Transition
School Climate
STRENGTHS:
*Collegial
*”Bully-Free”
*Welcoming
*Opportunities to be involved
*School Pride.
SUGGESTIONS:
*Communication
*Building Community
*Safety and Wellness
Communication
STRENGTHS
*Adequate notice about events
*Communication is prompt (94%)
*Staff is accessible
*Student progress is communicated
effectively
SUGGESTIONS
*Communication
*Community
*Student Achievement
Learning Environment
STRENGTHS
*Runkle is warm and welcoming
*Class size
*Class furniture
*Technology
SUGGESTIONS
*Safety and Wellness
*Student Achievement
Curriculum and Instruction
STRENGTHS
*English/Language Arts
*Mathematics
*Science
*Social Studies
*Learning Extensions
SUGGESTIONS
*Communication
*Academic Excellence
Administration
STRENGTHS
*Overall operation
*Arrival/dismissal procedures
*School discipline plan supported
*Handbook is useful
*Conference time sufficient
SIP SUGGESTIONS
*Communication
*Safety and Wellness
II. School Goals for 2013-2014
Goal 1: Academic Excellence
Goal 2: Increase Achievement in Literacy
Goal 3: Increase Achievement in
Mathematics
Goal 4: Technology
Goal 5: Building Community and a Positive
School Culture
Goal 6: Promoting Safety and Wellness
SIP Goal 1: Academic Excellence
Extension of the AALSP in grades 5-8
Monitor participation in ECS
Implement Screening tools ELA/Math
Explore opportunities for additional
support in grades 6-8
SIP Goal 2: Literacy
Literacy Collaborative
Literacy Coaching
Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2; 3-5)
Training of a grade 3-5 Literacy Coach
SIP Goal 3: Mathematics
Employ screening tools/pre-assess skills
Co-teaching with Math Specialist
MCAS Boost – Individualized program
Explore options to provide additional
support for students in 6-8
SIP Goal 4: Technology
Additional Professional Development
Pilot programs for ipads and clickers
Providing time to share successes
Best practices of electronic communication
Building digital research proficiency
SIP Goal 5: Building Community
Understanding Disabilities
Common Area Expectations
Establish a “Green Team”
Develop plan for outreach efforts
Improve two-way communication
Promote additional grade partnerships
SIP Goal 6: Safety and Wellness
Analyze Olweus OBQ data (Spring 2013)
Develop and implement plan to
address “hot spots”
Kick-off events for staff, students, and
families
Quarterly staff meetings to assess
progress
III. Principal Goals
Communication
Collaboration
Connections
Curriculum
IV. Curriculum Updates
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Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health
Olweus
English/Language Arts
http://www.brookline.k12.ma.us (Choose I am
focused on “learning expectations”)
Questions?
What would you like to hear more about?