1SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT 2012-2013 ~ ONE PAGE DOCUMENT Completed Once Yearly ~ Add and Remove Rows & Columns as Necessary School Dayton Elementary School Principal Lyon County School District Destined for Greatness Cory Sandberg GOALS & MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES (Add or Delete Lines As Necessary) GOAL #1 Dayton Elementary School (DES) will increase student achievement in English/Language Arts for all students to meet proficiency targets as measured by the 2013 CRT and MAP data, with an emphasis on our IEP and LEP subgroups in the area of Comprehend, Interpret and Evaluate Literature and Informational Text, and Depth of Knowledge levels DOK 2 and DOK 3. G-1 MEASURABLE OBJECTIVE #1 All students at DES, with an emphasis on LEP and IEP subgroups, will increase reading proficiency to 75% as measured by the 2013 Spring CRT and MAP data. Subgroups performing at or above targets will increase 5-10% based on 2011-2012 levels, to remain on track for maintaining proficiency. Subgroups performing below targets will demonstrate 15-25% increases, based on their previous performance to close the achievement gap. GOAL #2 Dayton Elementary School (DES) will increase student achievement in math for all students to meet proficiency targets as measured by the 2013 CRT and MAP data, especially our IEP subgroup, with an emphasis on Number Sense/ Computation and increasing the Depth of Knowledge levels DOK 2 and DOK 3. G-2 MEASURABLE OBJECTIVE #1 All students at DES, with an emphasis on the IEP subgroup, will increase Math proficiency to 85% as measured by the 2013 Spring CRT and MAP data. Subgroups performing at or above targets will increase 5-10% based on 2010-2011 levels, to remain on track for maintaining proficiency. Subgroups performing below targets will demonstrate 10-15% increases, based on their previous performance to close the achievement gap. Goal #3 Dayton Elementary School (DES) will increase student achievement in writing for all students to meet proficiency targets as measured by the 2013 4th Grade Writing Proficiency and K-5 Quarterly WFTB Writing Samples, especially our IEP and Hispanic subgroups, with an emphasis on Conventions, Descriptive Language and Extended Sentences. G-3 MEASURABLE OBJECTIVE #1 All students at DES will increase writing proficiency to 75% as measured by the 2013 4th Grade Writing Proficiency and K-5 Quarterly WFTB Writing Samples. Subgroups performing below targets will demonstrate 15-20% increases, based on their previous performance to close the achievement gap. Subgroups performing at or above targets will increase 5-10% based on 2012-2013 levels, to remain on track for maintaining proficiency. Key Concepts for Measurable Objectives (Abbreviate Retaining Key Concepts – Add or Delete Lines as Necessary) G-1 Action Steps for MO #1 1. To improve DOK 2 and 3 levels, students will participate in rigorous instruction that uses research-based practices and strategies, including, but not limited to, Thinking Maps, Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching and follows grade level ELA Common Core Standards. (a guaranteed and viable curriculum) G-2 Action Steps for MO #1 1. Students will participate daily in components of Balanced Math to increase DOK 2 and 3 levels. Teachers will use common core standards to guide their instruction. 2. At a minimum of four times per week, targeted IEP students will participate in inclusive general education instruction in reading. 2. Students will use iPads to access the internet, as well as educational applications, to enhance instruction in the regular classroom setting to support Math Common Core Standards. G-3 Action Steps for MO#1 1. Students will participate daily in direct writing instruction and guided/independent practice, with an emphasis on conventions, descriptive language and extended sentences following the WFTB program. Primary (K-2) 20 minutes minimum daily and upper grades (3-5) 30 minutes minimum daily. 2. Students will use the writing process outlined in Write From The Beginning to complete five writing samples. Teachers will self-evaluate and peer-evaluate their writing 3. All students will participate at a minimum of three times per day in hands-on activities and/or best language practices including, but not limited to, student conversation, graphic organizers and accessing and building background knowledge. 4. Students will use iPads to access the internet, as well as educational applications, to enhance instruction in the regular classroom setting to support ELA Common Core Standards. 5. K-5 students will receive reading interventions/strategies that provide an instructional match using the instructional consultation (IC) process. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 3. samples using the WFTB rubric. The first, third and fifth writing sample will be scored on all the traits. The second and fourth writing samples will be scored in an identified, common area of weakness. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.