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AdvancED Standards
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Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Continuous Improvement Goal
CCRPI
(7 Elementary Schools)
 Increase score in the area of
Progress Points
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
AdvancED Standard(s)
1 and 5
School
Brookwood ES
Department(s)
Academics and Accountability:
IKAN/Gloss; support working with middle
schools; support for mini-GAPSS
Technology and Information Services:
facilitate use of technology to enhance
instruction and BYOT roll – out
Human Resources: professional learning
for TKES
Special Education: SLD support training
3
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Raise score in Achievement by
concentrating on Math and Writing
with use of Data Teams
Academics and Accountability: Title 1
support, professional learning for teachers
on special assignments and Data Teams
support
Improve CCRPI score
Special Education: research based
programs and training; ongoing support for
writing IEPs and meeting student needs in
LRE
1, 3, 4 and 5
Chestatee ES
Cumming ES
Academics and Accountability: Title 1,
ESOL and EIP support; collaboration to
increase capacity of all teachers;
professional learning for administrators
and teachers
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AdvancED Standards
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
Special Education: collaboration and
support
Technology and Information Services:
open communication to promote usage
and reach goals
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Increase CCPRI by analyzing data,
includes raising ELA and math
instruction, improving reading and
writing across content and grade
levels, increase Performance Based
Assessments, pilot IKAN/Gloss for
math, integration of science and
social studies, and building
relationships vertically
1, 3 and 5
Increase CCRPI score in the area of
Progress Points by analyzing
student data, includes Data Teams,
implementation of STEAM, and
BYOT integration
3 and 5
Johns Creek ES
Human Resources: TKES professional
learning and tools
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning related to goals
Human Resources: TKES professional
learning
Mashburn ES
Academics and Accountability: data
teams, assessment for learning, PBA and
balanced literacy/math; professional
learning around science, technology,
engineering, arts and math
Human Resources: support of TKES
implementation
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AdvancED Standards
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2.
3.
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
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Increase CCPRI score with
continued focus on Common Core
implementation, data
analysis/differentiation and an
increased science focus
3 and 5
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
Settles Bridge ES
Technology and Information Services:
open communication to promote usage
and processional learning for
implementation of technology
Academics and Accountability: SLDS/SGP
training and support for staff; professional
learning for details listed in goals; ESOL,
EIP and gifted director support; continued
development of pacing guides, rubrics,
report cards and common assessments
Technology and Information Services:
support and open communication for
BYOT implementation and media center
improvement
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Increase CCRPI score with
professional growth and
improvement of instruction, aligning
the five year plan with AdvancED
standards, and developing culture
1, 2 an 3
Shiloh Point ES
Special Education: support for teachers
Facilities: media center improvements
Academics and Accountability: focused
professional learning, K-12 alignment of
Learner Profile, collaboration at all levels
and CCRPI and SLDS support
Human Resources: TKES support
Technology and Information Services:
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AdvancED Standards
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
technology support
Superintendent and Communications:
support and resources to make district
vision reality
Student Support Services and
Communications: support of projects
relative to goal details
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
(14 Elementary Schools)
1 and 3
 Writer’s Workshop implementation
across curriculum and grade levels
3 and 4
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Big Creek ES
Academics and Accountability: develop
anchor papers, locate mentor texts and
modify rubrics to support implementation;
professional development
Chattahoochee ES
Finance: monetary support
Reading, Writing, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Technology,
Differentiation and Work Habits
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning
Technology and Information Service:
professional learning and support
Human Resources: continued gifted
certification offerings
5
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Chestatee ES
TBD
Performance Based Assessments in
all content areas
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AdvancED Standards
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
3
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Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
Coal Mountain ES
Performance Based Assessments,
Guided Math training and raising
math instruction/assessment;
improve writing ; integration of
CCGPS and easement data
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning related to goals
Technology and Information Services:
support of BYOT and updated technology
Academics and Accountability and
Communications: feedback on CI and
alignment to district
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Provide differentiation, group
instruction in reading, writing, and
math; use Writing Workshop
3
Daves Creek ES
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning math; more ELA
assessments; narrow the list of “focused
on”/prioritized items
Technology and Information Services:
continue BYOT and tours; additional
itslearning training
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Fully engage Data Team
5
Daves Creek ES
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Develop balanced assessment
system to inform instruction and
communicate standards
3 and 5
Haw Creek ES
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Develop and utilize collection of
appropriate level texts integrated
across content areas
3
Haw Creek ES
Special Education: additional personnel
Academics and Accountability: more ELA
assessments; DATA team training
Academics and Accountability:
development of local assessment system;
development and training of Performance
Based Assessments; and district
collaboration
Academics and Accountability: district
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AdvancED Standards
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
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Using 10 TKES standards focus on
“What is effective teaching?”
3
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
Kelly Mill ES
collaboration to develop common units
and resources
Academics and Accountability: CCGPS
professional development; and literacy
instruction which is content based
Finance: flexibility of school-based
decisions regarding resources
Technology and Information Services:
support instructional latitude with
resources aligned to CCGPS and TKES
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Increase rigor in all areas by
implementing Common Core, Data
Teams, guided reading and
balanced literacy, Performanced
Based Assessments and using
BYOT to transform teaching
3 and 5
Use balanced assessments to
differentiate learning in reading and
math
3 and 5
Integrate technology, increase
Matt ES
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning relative to goals
Technology and Information Services:
support for BYOT implementation and
provide access to technology
Midway ES
Human Resources: additional EIP
teachers
Finance: continued flexibility to purchase
resources
3 and 5
Midway ES
Academics and Accountability: provide
exemplars, and professional learning
relative to goals
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AdvancED Standards
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3.
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
nonfiction texts and writing in all
content areas to improve student
learning
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning relative to goals, and
continue IE2 flexibility in staffing and
programming
Finance: continue flexibility in purchasing
resources
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Use data teams to synthesize
content and improve real world
application for writing, collaborative
learning teams, advanced content,
non-fiction usage and student clubs
3 and 5
Common Core Implementation with
integration of ELA and content
areas, non-fiction text, common
assessments, writing, instructional
strategies, technology and vertical
collaboration
1, 3 and 4
Technology and Information Services:
continued support for innovation and
integration
Sawnee ES
Academics and Accountability: continued
support and alignment of assessments,
pacing guides, rubrics and report cards
Sharon ES
Special Education: support and tools for
teachers
Academics and Accountability: alignment
of pacing guides, rubrics, report cards and
common assessments; professional
learning around ELA Common Core
Finance: flexibility for purchasing
resources
3
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Guided math training, Performance
Based Assessments, integrated
Silver City ES
Technology and Information Services:
continued support for integration
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AdvancED Standards
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5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
units of study based on CCGPS, and
21st century tools to enhance
learning
Academics and Accountability:
professional learning relative to details in
goals
3 and 5
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Highly trained faculty that is skilled
with assessment of and for learning,
Performance Based Assessments,
leveling of readers, Data Team
implementation, math assessment
using IKAN/GLOSS and integration
of technology for data collection,
management and analysis
STEM learning opportunities and
integration; STEM certification by
end of 2015-16
Vickery Creek ES
Special Education: collaboration to ensure
that staff and resources are available
Technology and Information Services:
support for BYOT and updated technology
Academics and Accountability:
professional development for areas listed
in goals; Data Team training
1, 3, 4 and 5
Whitlow ES
Technology and Information Services:
continued support for implementation and
updated technology
Academics and Accountability: dedicated
times for and specific resources in support
of STEM literacy; support achieving STEM
certification
Human Resources: opportunities for
science and math endorsements
Academics and Accountability, and
Communications: collaboration between
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AdvancED Standards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Purpose and Direction (7)
Governance and Leadership (3)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning (23)
Resources and Support Systems (5)
Using Results for Continuous Improvement (17)
Elementary School – District
Improvement Alignment
Whitlow, other schools and community
partners
TKES (Not Listed Prior)
(3 Elementary Schools)
2, 3 and 5
 Introduce teachers to TKES process,
and increase SGPs and SLOs
Big Creek ES
Human Resources: support to guide
implementation and opportunities for
improving process
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Implementation of TKES
2 and 5
Daves Creek ES
Human Resources: continued guidance
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Acclimating teachers to TAPS and
focus on increasing SGPs
5
Sharon ES
Human Resources: reliability from school
to school on TAPS, and implementation
guidance with focus on personnel/time
management
3 and 4
Big Creek ES
Technology and Information Services:
support and participation in tours;
guidance for ITS and other staff to
integrate technology with Common Core
Technology Integration and BYOT (Not
Listed Prior)
(1 Elementary School)
 BYOT walkthroughs, professional
learning experience and model
teachers
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