2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Chattahoochee Elementary
AdvancED Standards
FCS Departments
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Academics & Accountability
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Continuous Improvement Goal
Reading:
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Guided Reading Instruction K-5 with
Daily 5 and Cafe Implementation
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K-2 Phonics Instruction with Reading
Horizons Program
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Increased Rigor in Reading Instruction
with Common Core Standards Alignment
Writing:
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Improve Quality of Writing Instruction
and student achievement with K-5
Implementation of Lucy Callkins Common Core
Aligned Writing Program
Math:
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Guided Math Implementation
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Performance Based Math Training
Science/Social Studies:
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Integrated Problem Based Unit
Development
Technology:
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
AdvancED Standards
Support from FCS Department(s)
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
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Monetary Support to Build Leveled
Book Library
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Continued PD Support for Rigorous
Reading Instruction
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Guided Math Training
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Performance Based Assessment PD
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Problem Based Assessment PD
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ELA and Math Literacy Leaders Ongoing
Training and Support
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Continued Technology PD and Support
at the Classroom Level
Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems
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Continued Gifted Certification Class
Offerings
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Integration of Technology as Learning
Tool to Increase Student Engagement and
Global Connections
Differentiation:
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Homeroom Teachers to be Gifted
Certified With in 3 Years
Work Habits:
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Continued implementation of Olweus
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Introduction of Character Education
Program
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Chattahoochee Five Year Plan for School Improvement
8.26.13
“Children and adults thrive in a school that is filled with the joy of working, learning, and succeeding together.”
Belief: Chattahoochee Elementary is a positive learning environment where risk-taking can occur without fear of failure and where team work is vital for realizing our vision.
Vision: Chattahoochee Elementary is a vibrant and engaging learning environment where we share a passion for quality learning for all.
Goal: Improve instructional practices in every classroom that results in continuous improvement in student achievement.
Outcome: The FCS Graduate Profile becomes a reality for all students.
Curriculum and Planning
Standards-Based Instruction
1. Plans with deep knowledge of content and
delivery.
2. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the
curriculum.
3. Plans interdisciplinary instruction with realworld connections.
4. Uses the curriculum to plan instruction and
assessment.
5. Uses an organizing framework to plan instruction.
6. Plans assessment to measure mastery of the
curriculum.
1. Demonstrates research-based strategies.
2. Engages higher-order thinking skills.
3. Uses appropriate differentiation.
4. Uses flexible grouping practices.
5. Uses accessible technology.
6. Demonstrates high expectations.
7. Communicates learning expectations.
8. Provides effective feedback.
Assessment of Student Learning/
Student Achievement
Professionalism
1. Uses diagnostic assessment strategies.
2. Uses formative assessment strategies.
3. Uses a variety of summative assessment strategies.
4. Uses data to design interventions.
5. Academic achievement progress in CCGPS
Curriculum.
6. Academic achievement progress in non-CCGPS
curriculum.
1. Maintains a positive learning environment.
2. Maximizes instructional time.
3. Fosters a sense of community belonging.
4. Helps students take responsibility for behavior and
learning.
Establishes relationships with families and
community.
5. Grows professionally through job-embedded
learning.
6. Enhances knowledge and skills through professional
learning.
7. Actively supports the school improvement plan.
Year One
Focus: Assessment
Curriculum and Planning
Year Two
Focus: Assessment
Curriculum and Planning
Year Three
Focus: Instructional Design
Curriculum and Planning
Deconstruct standards ELA, Math
Book Study: The Common Core Lesson Book
K-5
RTI groups/Champ Challenge
Daily 5/Cafe, Third Grade
Guided Reading Groups
Foundational Technology Standards
BYOT Introduction
Create school wide behavior plan
Deconstructing standards ELA, Math
Book Study: The Common Core Lesson Book
K-5
Daily 5/Café K-5
Guided F&P Reading Groups
New Phonics Program K-2, Reading Horizons
Writing Curriculum K-5 Lucy Calkins
Add Science Special
Foundational Technology Standards
integrated into Science lab instruction
Begin planning Integrated Units
Curriculum Night 2X including a Math
Science Night
PE add Health/Nutrition to program
Deconstructing Standards in Math
Daily 5/Café K-5
Guided F&P Reading Groups
Phonics Program K-2, Reading Horizons
Writing Curriculum K-5 Lucy Calkins
Science Lab moving toward Stem Program
Foundational Technology Standards
integrated into Science lab instruction
Design 2 integrated units with real-world
connections K-5
Mastery teaching of Phonics Program K-2
Curriculum Night 3X including a Math
Science Night
PE add Health/Nutrition to content
Standards-Based Instruction
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Provide effective feedback/learning targets
Year Four
Focus: Instructional Design
Curriculum and Planning
Year Five
Focus: Teach and Reflect
Curriculum and Planning
Reflect/re-design integrated units
Design 4 integrated units with real-world
connections
Standards-Based Instruction
Standards-Based Instruction
Fully integrated units K-5
Flexible multi-age learning groups
Differentiated homework/bell work
Formalized feedback loop school/home
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in Reading
Technology integration to increase rigor
Introduction of School wide behavior plan
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Begin Differentiation in Guided Math
Groups
Provide effective feedback/communicate
learning targets in Reading and Math
Homework/bell work restructuring
Begin writing across the curriculum
Technology/BYOT integration K-5
Data Team process
FCSS Data Team training
Data Team grade level meetings
Running Records F&P 3x
FCSS Common Formative/Summative
Assessments
Literacy Folders K-5, F&P, writing samples
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Teach Work Habits to students
Standards-Based Instruction
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Data Team process including bi-weekly
IST/SST/RTI meetings with Literacy Team
Leaders
FCSS Data Team training, add teachers
IKan/IGloss math AFL pilot grades 4&5
Data Team grade level meetings using data
to design interventions in Reading, Writing
and Math
Running Records F&P 3x
Grade Level Common Formative/Summative
Assessments
Matching assessments to standards
Alternate forms of AOL and AFL
Checks for understanding
Observation/Conversation
Performance Based Assessment
Literacy Folders w/student goal sheets
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Directionality Training and implementation
on grade levels
Actively support School Improvement Plan
TKES Training for HR teachers
Maximize instructional time
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase parental involvement, grade level
Family Nights
Implementation of School wide behavior
plan
Standards-Based Instruction
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Differentiated Math groups K-5
Provide effective feedback/communicate
learning targets in all subject areas
Homework rigorous and differentiated
Formalized feedback loop school/home
Differentiated homework/bell work
Continue intentional writing across the
curriculum
Technology/BYOT integration K-5
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Student led conferences Grades 4-5
Digital Literacy Folders
End of year Student/Teacher Conference
and Goal Setting K-5
Student led conferences Grades 4-5
Digital Literacy Folders
End of year Student/Teacher Conference
and Goal Setting K-5
Professionalism
Professionalism
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Data Team process including bi-weekly
IST/SST/RTI meetings with Literacy Team
Leaders
Writing conferences K-5, student goal
setting
IKan/IGloss math AFL K-5
Data Team grade level meetings using data
to design interventions
Running Records F&P 3x additional as
needed
Alternate forms of AOL and AFL
Checks for understanding
Observation/Conversation
Performance Based Assessment
Matching assessments to standards
Literacy Folders w/student goal sheets in
reading and writing
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
Increase parental involvement in
classrooms
Increase community involvement in
classrooms
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement
Plan
Increase parental involvement in
classrooms
Increase community involvement in
classrooms
Professionalism
TKES evaluation for all Homeroom teachers
used as growth opportunity
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Directionality implementation on grade
levels
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Maximize instructional time
Grade level 3 person teams
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
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Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase parental involvement, grade level
Family Nights
Increase community involvement in
classrooms
Action Steps:
Action Steps:
Action Steps:
Order Daily Five and Café Books K-2, 5 for
summer reading
Revisit Mission/vision
Organize PAC Teams into Learning Groups
for preparation of Integrated Units: DOK,
Brain Based Learning, PBA, technology
integration, etc.
Character Education curriculum research
Identify and register teachers for gifted
certification class
Phonics Training K-2
K-5 Writing training
Add to the Leveled Library
Guided Math observations and instruction
BYOT observations and technology lesson
support
Integrate Science and S.Studies with
Reading/ELA; grade level and vertical
alignment
Add Literacy quality work, Math quality
work
Integration of a variety of AFL strategies
Push in EIP, Sped, ELL into HR classrooms as
much as possible with adjustments to
master schedule
Add Science Special
Admin meet with grade levels bi-weekly for
Data talk/review and goal setting
Admin meet with grade levels bi-weekly for
TKES training
Weekly grade level Power Planning focused
on increasing the rigor work to align w/
CCSS
TKES training
Implement Character Education program K5
Staff Training K-2, EIP, ESOL Reading
Horizons Phonics
Action Steps:
Action Steps:
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