Achievement in Motion System Plan Year 4, DRAFT

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1 SYSTEM GOAL - The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board delivers an extraordinary educational experience for every student with a commitment to continual improvement and success for all. ACTION PLAN 1 Every student demonstrates the skills and values to contribute positively to their chosen communities. Each student is unique all students can achieve. Our commitment is to every student. JAN MONTGOMERY Action steps 1. Students will demonstrate improved achievement in literacy. ELEMENTARY: reading and writing, and making meaningful connections to construct meaning from non-fiction text. SECONDARY: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and Grade 9 EQAO Math. By June 30, 2009, elementary students will demonstrate an 8 percent improvement in EQAO results in using the skill of making meaningful connections to construct meaning from text. By June 30, 2009 elementary boys will demonstrate a 10 percent increase in EQAO writing results. A thorough analysis of EQAO Grade 9 results and the results of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will be completed. By October 2008, school and system targets for improvement on EQAO Grade 9 and Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will be set. April 2009 CASI (comprehension, attitude, strategies, interest) results show an improvement of students achieving Levels 3 and 4 on Question 7 which demonstrates ability to make connections to deepen comprehension. Agendas for secondary administrators meetings reflect regular review of data. (ongoing) By November 2008, board and school improvement plans include targets for improved student achievement on EQAO Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Grade 9 Math and on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 1 of 10

2 2. Identify and implement strategies to reduce gaps in student achievement for students with Special Education needs, boys and Aboriginal students. 3. Improve credit accumulation for Grade 9 and 10 students to align with the 85 percent graduation rate mandated by the Ministry of Education. ACTION PLAN 2 Students select appropriate program pathways and experience success. Every student a successful pathway. Every pathway a valued destination. TRISH FITZGIBBON Address elementary to secondary transition planning through: Purchase and implementation of an electronic version of the academic planner for Grades 7 to 12. Development and distribution of school based resources for the delivery of the Parents as Career Coaches program for Grades 7 to 12. Continued differentiated instruction training for all Grade 7 and 8 teachers, as well as piloting the Ministry of Education Grade 9 and 10 differentiated instruction project. A thorough analysis of Student Success indicators, EQAO Grade 9 results and the results of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will be completed to identify students who require specific supports. By February 1, 2009 there will be an increased number of opportunities for all students to take courses and access resources to deepen understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture. By April 30, 2009, specific strategies to improve achievement for Aboriginal students are identified. The school improvement process includes setting of targets for credit accumulation which are in-line with the Ministry of Education mandate of an 85 percent graduation rate by By November 2008, board teams will compare board-based academic planner to the electronic version to ensure alignment of practice. Materials are developed by Guiding Student Success Committee for school-based delivery. Training is provided to Student Success teams. Mandatory rollout of Ministry of Education materials to support differentiated instruction to Grade 9 and 10 teachers. Provide further training to all Grade 7 and 8 teachers and to administrators on School-based Student Success plans, including targeted supports, are submitted in December By September 30, 2008 and aboriginal education coordinator has been hired. By December 2008 an inventory of existing courses, programs and resources relating to First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture has been conducted. Schools review credit accumulation rates by semester and compare to baseline data to constantly review and revise Student Success teams make data-driven decisions which result in increased credit accumulation. Tool available for January 2009 transition process. Materials available to schools for January 2009 transition process. Differentiated instruction is regularly featured on the agendas of elementary and secondary administrators. Training is provided to all Grade 9 and 10 teachers as per the Ministry of Education mandate. Training is provided to Grade 7 and 8 teachers through G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 2 of 10

3 2. Implement a new business intelligence tool at the elementary level to support the tracking of student success indicators and improved student achievement. ACTION PLAN 3 Maximize and align resources to provide excellent learning and working environments. DAVE RUTHERFORD differentiated instruction. Administrators are attending professional development opportunities on how to use the business intelligence tool to support the evidenceinformed decision making process. The business intelligence tool becomes a reoccurring item for discussion at the administrator meetings. Change in practices support improved student learning results from using the business intelligence tool to make informed decisions based on evidence. 1. Prepare for a Ministry of Education operational review. Current practices documented and gap analysis based on leading practices identified. 2. Coordinate interdepartmental management databases and associated applications. Identify potential efficiencies by connecting applications and implemented within the HR/Payroll and other systems. Databases are integrated resulting in improved workflow there is automation of existing manual processes. Reports from the information technology research coordinator on the progress of use by school administrators. School improvement plans reflect changes that are to occur to enhance student achievement. The software is monitored for use at the user level. Documentation in place by November 30, 2008 and gap analysis completed by May 1, Team develops a project plan with deliverables aligned with resources. Project plan includes an assessment component. ACTION PLAN 4 Ensure all students and employees experience safe, healthy, effective and respectful learning environments. TRISH FITZGIBBON 1. Update and/or develop protocols based on identified priorities, such as threat/risk assessment, police and emergency response. Work teams are established. Protocols/plans are refined. Agenda item on meetings for Safe Schools Advisory committee, Senior Admin., and school G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 3 of 10

4 2. Establish a multi-departmental work team consisting of Information and Technology Services, Facility Services and Special Education Services, to develop a framework for the implementation of digital surveillance systems for schools. 3. Identify and implement priorities for progressive discipline through: Revision and distribution of progressive discipline and school safety resource documents. ing schools in establishing and implementing safe and healthy school teams. Implementation of a progressive discipline enhanced support initiative in two schools with Grade 7 and 8 students. Training is provided to administrators and appropriate staff. Work team is established. Framework is approved and communicated. Year 1 priorities are implemented. Documents are revised and distributed. Networking and training opportunities for safe and healthy school teams are provided. Alignment is evident with school effectiveness framework, student success, community culture and caring, character development, student engagement, and healthy active schools. Two pilot schools are identified and engaged in identifying and implementing enhanced support initiative for progressive discipline. administrator meetings. Protocols/ plans approved by May Agenda item on meetings for Safe Schools Advisory committee, senior administration, and school administrators. Agenda item on meetings for Safe Schools Advisory committee, senior administration, and school administrators. Ongoing sharing of best practices from safe and healthy school teams through school administrator meetings. Quarterly report on success of enhanced support initiative for progressive discipline. SYSTEM GOAL SYSTEM OF CHARACTER All partners within the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board community know, understand and demonstrate a commitment to the Growing with Character attributes (caring, cooperation, honesty, humour, integrity, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness). These attributes provide the foundation to the realization of the system goals. SYSTEM OF CHARACTER ACTION PLAN 1 Integrate Growing with Character into system and school culture, operations and practices. KATHY SOULE SYSTEM OF CHARACTER 1. Embed the attributes in system and school, such as print, electronic and live presentations. Evidence of Growing with Character messaging in promotional materials, speeches, website. Meeting agendas reference Growing with Character. Included in remarks for Director s Meetings. Articles in school and central office newsletters, signage, news releases, system memos. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 4 of 10

5 2. Develop presentations to promote school and system accomplishments that reflect character attributes. 3. Provide to the system, school and community partners presentations that reflect Growing with Character. A minimum of two presentations is created, one for internal audiences and one for external audiences. Presentations are being used with internal and external audiences. Presentations are created by the fall of 2008, with updates through the spring of Monthly tally of presentations given to internal and external audiences. SYSTEM GOAL The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is an organization where every employee counts, every employee cares, and every employee shares in the success of our students. ACTION PLAN 1 Recognize employee achievements and their contributions to student success. ROB McGALL 1. Refine and sustain employee recognition programs, with a focus on service recognition. 2. Create an inventory all system employee recognition practices and develop a framework that is inclusive of recognition provided to all employees. Information is available regarding program delivery, participation rates and participant satisfaction. An employee recognition inventory is available for review with recommendations to the senior team. Quarterly updates to review data with refinement recommendations to the senior team. Quarterly updates to collect and review the inventory with recommendations to the senior team. ACTION PLAN 2 Actively promote wellness and healthy active living for all staff. DAVE RUTHERFORD 1. Promote a full system approach to health and wellness and encourage inclusive Wellness updates continue, workplace Solicit and analyze feedback. and voluntary participation. events/programs in place. 2. Analyze benefit program offerings. Modernize benefit plans. Undertake cost/benefit analysis. Consult with participants. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 5 of 10

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7 ACTION PLAN 3 Promote a balanced approach to coaching, mentoring and professional development for all employees. ROB McGALL 1. Provide a full and inclusive system approach to identifying and meeting professional development needs for all employees. 2. Utilize and enhance the system calendar of events to: Promote and enable event participation Facilitate registration Issue participant reminders Track participation interest and involvement Survey of employee group needs, with a specific focus on support staff professional development and mentoring opportunities with ongoing recommendations to senior team. Professional development booking software enhanced to support promoting, registering, reminding and tracking functions. Departments trained and using enhanced software to facilitate professional development registration. Summary of professional development events tracked in which multiple employee groups were invited to participate. Monthly review at senior team meetings of large scale professional development and mentoring opportunities for staff. Summary of existing programs to senior team by April Updates on software development provided to the senior team. Training plan reviewed with the senior team. Summary of professional development event participation by multiple employee groups reviewed with the senior team. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 7 of 10

8 SYSTEM GOAL OPEN COMMUNICATION Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board strengthens public confidence through clear and transparent two-way communication, and is recognized as the system of choice in the communities we serve. OPEN COMMUNICATION ACTION PLAN 1 Promote HPEDSB as the system of choice through a focused marketing plan. KATHY SOULE OPEN COMMUNICATION 1. Ongoing promotion of celebrations of success with a focus on positive media coverage of school and system initiatives. Newspaper articles, radio reports, Board meeting agendas. Quarterly media monitoring updates to the senior team. 2. Establish a variety of opportunities for interactive discussion and feedback, such Online surveys, evaluation/feedback as electronic, face-to-face and print. questionnaires. 3. Communicate the system plan to internal and external audiences. System plan is available online. Copies mailed to municipalities, MPs and MPPs. Copies available at all school offices and at the Education Centre. Quarterly review and updates to the senior team. Evidence of paper copies on display in schools and at the Education Centre. Quarterly website updates. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 8 of 10

9 OPEN COMMUNICATION ACTION PLAN 2 Provide technological tools to improve communication and collaboration. KATHY SOULE OPEN COMMUNICATION 1. Implement a consistent and standardized approach to e-community, school newsletters, school and district websites. School websites have a common look and feel yet are individualized enough to illustrate the uniqueness of the school. School website content is current and relevant to the school community and district. District news is communicated in a variety of ways (e-newsletter, RSS feeds, district site) and in an automated fashion Positive feedback from users such as parents/guardians, students and employees. Greater number of hits illustrates greater access to and use of the district website. 2. Develop and implement a search function on the district website. Website has a search field that is easy to locate and use. Users feel less frustrated when trying to find information on the district website. ITS purchases a software/hardware solution to implement the search function. Assigned to ITS Coordinator in charge of web applications to ensure a successful implementation. Assessment component is embedded within project plan. Results communicated with all stakeholders Collect and analyze data on people accessing the website, such as frequency, location and potentially duration. Assigned to ITS Coordinator in charge of web applications to ensure a successful implementation. Assessment component is embedded within project plan. Results communicated with all stakeholders. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 9 of 10

10 SYSTEM GOAL COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board actively partners with students, families, communities and organizations to build engaging learning environments that contribute to the social, emotional and economic well-being of every student. COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS ACTION PLAN 1 Engage community partners in developing inclusive KATHY SOULE school communities that recognize and support diversity and equity. COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS 1. Develop a project plan to implement the Aboriginal Education initiative. A voluntary, self-identification process is in place in the HPEDSB by September Implement the recommended priorities of the Equity and Diversity Steering Committee. Work group and revamped steering committees are established. Resources are purchased and distributed. A minimum of two equity and diversity events are held by June Key contacts established at all sites by fall Meetings are held with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and other interest groups. Communications plan and project plan. Records of meetings. Resources are distributed by fall Feedback questionnaires from the events. Information is shared with all HPEDSB sites. COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS ACTION PLAN 2 Engage school communities and the broader community in the alignment of physical, human and financial resources. DAVE RUTHERFORD COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS 1. Continue to support the Accommodation Review Committees (ARC) in West Belleville and North Hastings and ensure information is communicated to all stakeholders at appropriate/required intervals. ARCs complete reports and recommendations are presented to Board for consideration within appropriate timelines. Participants provide positive support re process and outcomes. 2. Enhance community use of board facilities. Community use software implemented. Increased community use of facilities. Media scan. Short evaluation through a survey(s) and feedback questionnaire(s). Statistics on community use. Public accesses web based software. G:\DO\System plan\year 4\aim_year4_draft.doc Revised as of: 10/22/2008 Page 10 of 10