District Goals 2012-2013
Strategic Focus Area: IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING
1. The district will implement and meet the requirements of the Keystones to Opportunity
Grant (KtO) with midyear and year-end reports to the School Board in the following
areas:
o Early Childhood Education
o Elementary ESL Instruction
o Secondary RtII Programs
o Transitional Support for Students K-12
2. The district will review and offer proposals for improvement involving current
programming in the following areas by April 2013: -Personal financial literacy -Safe and
appropriate use of technology -Career education
3. The district will expand its instructional use of online resources, such as the Khan
Academy, flip classrooms, hybrid learning, online courses, etc.
Strategic Focus Area: TECHNOLOGY
1. The district will finalize current technology initiatives identifying timelines, deadlines,
and ongoing challenges, particularly in terms of Smart classrooms, wireless access, and
the HS 1:1 program.
2. The district will establish a long-term plan to implement mobile technology and to
eliminate computer labs in all elementary buildings.
3. The district will continue its collaboration with local school districts in order to finalize
an open campus pilot project for 2013/2014.
Strategic Focus Area: 21st CENTURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
1. The district will investigate various options to lower healthcare costs without sacrificing
quality coverage with a report of progress to the School Board by March 2013.
2. The district will inaugurate at least two new cost-saving partnerships with local school
districts by June 2013, especially in the areas of transportation and special education.
3. The district will successfully implement and complete a collaborative capital campaign as
a new alternative revenue source to address improvements in the stadium complex by
June 2013.
Strategic Focus Area: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
1. The district will establish a community-wide plan to educate students, staff, and parents
on the diverse options available after graduation by June 2013.
2. The district will implement and complete an inclusive process for addressing the state’s
comprehensive plan by involving all community stakeholders for submission to PDE by
November 2013.
3. The district will inaugurate at least two new initiatives in providing meaningful and
relevant information/education programs for our parent stakeholders.
LONG-TERM INITIATIVES
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Preparation for the Common Core Standards and Keystone Exams
Data analysis to drive curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development
Formal implementation of the CV Instructional Framework into lesson planning and
curriculum writing
Response to Intervention and Instruction (RtII) at all levels
Continued support of the ISTE standards for staff and students
School-wide positive behavior programs, including character education and bullying
prevention
Learning opportunities (especially online options) beyond the regular classroom
Subgroup proficiency
Ongoing focus on the Parent Portal as a communications tool in grades K to 12
Cost-saving energy initiatives
Keystones to Opportunity Grant
Staff Members Involved
Brownstown Elementary
1. Lori Ditzler
2. Julie Upson
3. Sarah Wertz
4. Marsha Fabian
5. Nicole Mathewson
6. Cassie Rumbaugh
7. Cara Moore
8. JoEllen Castronova*
9. Melanie Sola
10. Debbie Denlinger
11. Laura Gingrich
12. Chris McCleary
13. Dawn Utley*
14. Andrew Graybill
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 6
Grade 6
Grade 6
ESL
ESL
Literacy Committee
Reading Specialist
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Principal
Fritz Elementary
1. Julia Connolly
2. Katie Davis
3. Emily Ficchi
4. Sue Gehman
5. Kevin Burkholder
6. Sadie Moore
7. Linda May
8. JoEllen Castronova*
9. Hilary McQuate
10. Pam Loose
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 6
Grade 6
ESL
ESL
Literacy Committee
Reading Specialist
11. Ashley McDonough
12. Jennifer Cangialosi
13. Mary Strohm
14. Colleen Hovanec
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Principal
Leola Elementary
1. Athena Billis
2. Gwen Fellenbaum
3. Heidi Morgan
4. Alison Blanshine
5. Jill Schnader
6. Dori Shetter
7. Lee Ann Davies
8. CJ Whitaker
9. Fran Dennis
10. Katie Schneider
11. Craig Ausel
12. Laura Neff
13. Tina Brenneman
14. Dawn Utley*
15. Colleen Pavlovec
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 6
Grade 6
Grade 6
ESL
ESL
Literacy Committee
Literacy Committee
Reading Specialist
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Principal
Smoketown Elementary
1. Lauren deDufour
2. Donna Jones
3. Kim Kingsley
4. Amber Hoffman
5. Michael Bowers
6. Sandy Halpin
7. Alan Wissinger
8. Becky Keyser
9. Cindy Deforge
10. LeAnne Kellenberger
11. Gina Georgallis
12. Amy Leed
13. Kathy Slick
14. Jane Basciano
15. Randy McCarty
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 6
Grade 6
Grade 6
ESL
Literacy Committee
Literacy Committee
Reading Specialist
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Principal
Middle School
1. Sue Fisher
2. Vicki Henderson
3. Beth Ann Hinnenkamp
4. Kevin McCarty
5. Mike Querry
6. Allison Irwin
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English
English
English
English
English
English
7. Linda Michel
8. Melissa Hess
9. Andrew Blass
10. Kerry Mulvihill
11. Ramon Rivera
12. Maria Stern
13. Roger Campbell
14. Doug Davidson
15. Mark Olcott
16. Jim Orr
17. Tamara Rotz
18. Carol Schriver
19. Sheila Hains
20. Val Houtz
21. Travis Whiteside
22. Ava Murray
23. Trietia Smucker
24. Erin Evans
25. Kelie Root
26. Gina Bray
27. Jennifer Gabryluk
28. Dave Martin
29. Lauren Nichol
30. Diane Mummert
31. Robert Houghton
High School
1. Matt Brubaker
2. Susan Grammer
3. Brandon Hershey
4. Roxannah Hunter
5. Shaun Karli
6. Chelsea Mearig
7. Todd Paradine
8. Desiree Samberg
9. Dara Slater
10. Mel Upton
11. Susan Neikirk
12. Christine Scanlon
13. Marshall Edens
14. Zulma Holloway
15. Rachel Loya
16. Candy Boyer
17. Joel Buch
18. Ben Feeney
19. Brad Herr
ESL
Science
Science
Science
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Reading Specialist
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Assistant Principal
Principal
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English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
ESL
ESL
Science
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
20. Liza Kuhn
21. Scott Gavey
22. Jennie Hartranft
23. Andy Hudson
24. Bridget Mead
25. Hank Oxendine
26. Erica Whitley
27. JJ Grisafi
28. Colette Barnett
29. Katie Fake
30. Nicole Reinking
31. Bob Capolupo
32. Lori Casanova
33. Doug Helsel
34. Jerry Wyble
35. Kim Melhorn
36. Michelle Trasborg
37. Dan Daneker
38. Dwight Sproul
39. Julie Trimmer
40. Perry Pritchard
41. Dan Sahd
42. Michael Thornton
Social Studies
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist
RtII Coordinator
Guidance Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Psychologist
Communications Supervisor
Science & Technology Supervisor
Social Studies & Business Supervisor
Special Education Supervisor
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Principal
District
1. Kelly Cartwright
2. Don Mann
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Director of Elementary Education
Director of Secondary Education
Pre-K
1. Michelle Harbaugh
2. Melissa Readman
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Steps to Success Director
Steps to Success Teacher
Pre-K
Elementary
Secondary
District
Total
2
56
73
2
133
9/9/12
Keystones to Opportunity
Professional Development Portfolio
All professional staff members participating in KtO professional development sessions are
required to attend a specified number of modules and submit a portfolio to your supervisor at
your end of year goals meeting. Participation in the KtO professional development modules may
be used as a Professional Growth Project for 2012-2013. You may choose your own format
(electronic or hard copy) for collecting your evidence from the professional development
sessions.
Please include the following in your portfolio:
 notes and handouts from each PD session
 information regarding related peer coaching, observations, literacy coaching, etc.
 action plan for each session and evidence of implementation
Teacher Name_________________________________________________________
Building___________________________ Subject/Grade Level__________________
Session Title
Building Blocks
Data Analysis
ELLs
Family Literacy
LDC
RA
Special Needs
Transitions
UDL
Date
Action Plan Evidence
KtO Professional Development Action Plan
Please complete these questions and submit them to your supervisor or principal
and your reading specialist within one week after attending the session.
Keep an additional copy in your KtO Professional Development Portfolio.
Name_________________________ Building/Grade Level_____________________
1. Which ideas, activities, and/or strategies from today’s session did you find applicable to
your classroom practice?
2. Which ideas, activities, and/or strategies can you take away from today’s session that will
inform your classroom instruction?
3. How can the building reading specialist/literacy coach support you to incorporate these
ideas, activities, and strategies?
4. How can your principal and/or supervisor support you to incorporate these ideas,
activities, and strategies?
5. Describe in detail your plan for transferring the acquired knowledge into your classroom
practice.
6. Attach evidence of action plan implementation.
My Learning Plan
As we seek to improve professional growth and development opportunities for all faculty and
staff, it is important for us to be able to gauge our progress along this journey. Therefore, all
professional development opportunities must be processed via “My Learning Plan”. My
Learning Plan Inc. features a flexible online system designed for fast and easy planning,
management and reporting of professional development offerings to support focused educator
growth, resulting in effective classroom instruction and improved student achievement.
On My Learning Plan, CV Staff may view and register for professional development offerings
that are available through Conestoga Valley School District and/or the IU13 by clicking on the
“District Catalog” or “IU13 Catalog”. Staff members are also able to review their participation
history. Administrators approve pending registrations online.
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU 13) is an education service agency dedicated to
delivering irresistible services and programs to school districts and communities across the state.
IU 13 is a leader in recognizing the needs of schools and in implementing programs to meet
those needs, with a core compelling purpose to improve student learning. IU 13 serves the 22
public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, as well as students in nonpublic
schools, preschools, and adult education.
A “Professional Collaboration Day” form is also available on My Learning Plan. This form is
used to propose an activity for the District Catalog. Once added, you must register yourself for
the activity if you plan to attend.
In My Learning Plan under the “LearningPlan” tab and the “Fill-In Forms” section there is an
option for staff to submit a “Special Workshop Request Form.” This form allows staff to submit
workshop requests for activities that may not be provided by CV, the IU or other providers listed
in MLP. This provides great flexibility and differentiation for staff members to learn and develop
on their own. With the district’s willingness for individualized professional development, staff
members are able to receive the customized professional development that they truly need to
reach their fullest potential.