Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: EC Stevens CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

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1 Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: EC Stevens CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Guiding Belief : The WPS Learning Community will provide the personal and academic challenges and learning necessary to prepare students to perform their personal best in the real world in the future Students will master foundational skills and knowledge at every level of their education Students will be excellent communicators Students will learn and develop their competencies for working independently and with others Students will be highly prepared for their next challenge in school and in life Students will explore and understand their own strengths, challenges, and interests and make connections between themselves and the real world of learning, work and life DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Intervention Models of Excellence ProActive Student Supports with a Future Focus Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences Personalized Learning Authentic Learning Opportunities Anytime/Anyplace Learning Capstone Student Success Plans Relevant Learning Global Awareness Capstone Competency Based Learning Academic Choice PD, then implementation Actions Person(s) Responsible Indication of Success Resources Due Date Teachers, Interventionists Theme Based Units Integrated Units of Study: (ELA, Math, Science, SS): Real world experiences across content areas Curriculum Mapping Learning Academies STEM, math, or literacy Phase 1 Exploration Phase Phase 2 Implementation Phase Teachers, Interventionists, various content curriculum committees Teachers, Interventionists, Higher levels of engagement, academic successes Higher levels of student & teacher engagement, academic successes Higher levels of student & teacher engagement, academic successes (GLMs?) Staff Meetings (GLMs?), sharing expertise of which lessons are working PD (for Curriculum mapping) (GLMs?) 1

2 various content curriculum committees Real world experiences in a unit (interactive through Daily 5 or learning centers?) Teachers, curriculum committee members Higher levels of student engagement, academic successes (GLMs?) Review language, questioning strategies (in curriculum units or implement them into units) to support student discourse as a way of becoming excellent communicators & listeners (i.e. implementing talk moves ) Teachers, curriculum committee members Engaged listeners & more productive questions student to student (GLMs?) Parental awareness of fundamental skills Teachers, parents, interventionists, principal Educational opportunities for parents Time after school? Explanation of skills for each grade level (and examples of what each looks like, etc.) as visual for parents Unpack Math Units Teachers, Interventionists Higher levels of student & teacher engagement, academic successes, more productive implementation of lessons (deeper conceptual understanding) (GLMs?), time to learn HOW TO navigate through Google & Google docs Math Common Core Unit/ Learning Planning (total of 3 half day meetings with grade level teachers throughout the school year) to review the math unit curriculum, assessments, materials and teaching strategies. Classroom Teachers, Principal Track My Progress Math results, Performance Assessments Math Units, Manipulatives, Assessments 2

3 Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: E.C. Stevens COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH Goals: Students, parents, families and the community will have access to pertinent information about our schools 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Students and parents will be able to access information about student progress on a regular basis All stakeholders will have a better understanding of the vision, mission, operations and needs of the school district All stakeholders will have opportunities to provide feedback and suggestions To maintain consistent communication practices among all schools To graduate students who are ready to meet the challenges that await them after they leave WPS Students will benefit from the work of older students, alumni, senior citizens and town officials Students will benefit from input, support and involvement of parents and family groups Students will contribute to and benefit from their interaction with community groups Students will contribute to and benefit from reciprocal relationships with colleges, universities and post secondary institutions DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Proactive Student Supports with a Future Focus Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences Models of Excellence Actions Person(s) Responsible Indication of Success Resources Due Date Principal, Webmaster school web page tech time May, 2015 staff meeting Implement and expand use of Bright Arrow as a communication tool Virtual BackPack Web Upgrade Use Bright Arrow to advertise school sponsored events such as Math Night, Holiday Fair, etc. Principal Increased attendance Tech Support May, 2015 Provide information regarding apps to teachers as a potential communication tool Computer Teacher Additional teachers using this app Faculty time meeting to explain/give examples May,

4 Create and implement before/after school or evening events to support family involvement (e.g., Math Night, LIteracy Night) Continued & expanded use of individual classroom events to support family involvement (Nat l Education Week Plans) Use of school wide family events to promote family involvement and to build community (e.g., Movie Nights, Ice Cream Social, Holiday Fair) Family Math Nights, Family STEM Night, Family Literacy Night Eblasts to parents Teachers, staff, families Teachers, staff, families Teachers, Staff, Families, PTO A teacher to share how to send eblasts Attendance at events; parent feedback (forms or surveys) Attendance at events; parent feedback Planning time Winter, 2016 Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall, 2015 Attendance Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall, 2015 Special Teachers EBlast Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall, 2015 Staff participation at PTO meetings Teachers Attendance Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall, 2015 Assemblies & Programs: Veteran s Day Concerts Separation of Open House and Family Night Improvement of Communication for bilingual families Principal, Classroom Teachers Principal, Classroom Teachers Principal, Classroom Teachers Veteran attendance, Parent and student attendance Newsletters, Flyers May, 2015 Increased Attendance Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall, 2015 Increased Attendance Newsletter/Flyers/Eblast Fall,

5 Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: E.C. Stevens DISTRICT AND SCHOOL CLIMATE Goals: All staff members will feel respected and included in the school community All staff will feel connected to the professional learning community District employees will model understanding of the code of professional responsibility All students will be educated in effective problem solving skills so that they experience fairness in their interactions with all members of the school community Students will feel they are in a safe, healthy environment that respects individual differences (social, academic, emotional and cultural) DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Proactive Student Supports with a Future Focus Student Success Plans Advisory College & Career Readiness Authentic Learning Opportunities Positive Behavior Intervention Support Student Attendance (Check & Connect) Responsive Classroom Actions Announcements: Various staff members lead morning announcements Students create weekly tips or reminders about rules/character traits Periodic bucket filler earnings Bustache Honorees (further development of Bustache program to include Pond Hill) Announcement Fun Friday weekly music. Pond Hill Stevens Community Building with Spirit Days Person(s) Responsible Principal, Staff, Students Pond Hill Team Indication of Success Resources Due Date Number of students/staffers engaged/participating in morning announcements Survey of Staff Bustache collection data Sept,

6 Enhance Morning Meetings: Classes do morning meeting together Cross Curricular Graduation Standards built into morning meeting Student Ambassador to lead morning meeting Guest teacher, community member, family member or staff member to host morning meeting or share at the morning meeting One Book, One School that ties into character education: For staff For all ECS stakeholders Enhance Town Meetings: Skits modeling positive behaviors Invite families who have a child in one of the classes presenting Vertical Activities Between Grade Levels: K 2 Partner Classes Responsive Classroom Outside Consultant Three Times during school year to train classroom/specialist teachers Responsive Classroom Outside Consultant Train Recess Paras and Lunchroom Aides TO CONSIDER: Working Agreement A living document that is updated each year K 2 Classroom Teachers All Staff All Staff, Students, and Families All Staff, Susan Roser, RC Consultant teachers, paraprofessional staff Susan Roser Classroom Teachers, Principal Consultant, Principal, Aides, Social Worker All Staff Classes are in other rooms for morning meeting time Students demonstrate real world skills on a daily basis Log of guests who attended classroom morning meetings Class Meetings/Readings with Partner Classes Fewer reports of mean behavior will occur ECS calendar will list vertical events School Discipline referrals, Bus referrals Impoved Behavior in cafeteria Consensus and published document shared with school community Letter to send to families, staff, and community members A copy of the book for all classes Note home to invite families to the town meeting Names of buddy/partner classes Responsive Classroom Texts, articles and website, Texts: Yardsticks 3 rd ; Responsive School Discipline Poster reproduction Sept, 2015 Spring, May 1,

7 To CONSIDER: All Students and Staff learn as many ECS names as they can Name Tags Practice in morning meeting All members of the ECS School Community ECS members call each other by name Name tags for anyone who does not currently have one 7

8 Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: E.C. Stevens FACILITY Goals: Maintain facilities to meet all federal, state and local safety guidelines and regulatory codes Complete capital projects to sustain and enhance the educational process Ensure a safe, secure learning and working environment Develop energy efficiency throughout our facilities Doors to Gym (installation) Actions Person(s) Responsible Maintenance Indication of Success Resources Due Date Perimeter Fence for the fields and playground Outside Contractor Playground Upgrade (committee and PTO sponsorship) Principal, PTO, Maintenance Door Lock upgrade 8

9 Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: E.C. Stevens TECHNOLOGY Goals: Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary curriculum Ensure that all faculty members and staff are proficient in the use and integration of existing technology and ongoing professional development activities in emerging technologies are provided Ensure that all K 12 educational institutions have the capacity, infrastructure, staffing, and equipment to meet academic and business needs for effective and efficient operations and communications Develop a plan of current and future financing requirements to ensure that K 12 resources are available for all students, faculty members, and staff, so they can become technologically literate and proficient Develop a continuous process of evaluation and accountability for the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool, a productivity tool, a measurement and analysis tool for student achievement and a fiscal management tool DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences Leveraging Technology Relevant Learning Anytime/Anyplace Learning Actions Person Responsible Indication of Success Resources Due Date Staff training on parent engagement tools Remind, Bright Arrow, teacher websites Charlotte Robbins Increased use of technology for parent engagement technology and training June 2015 Integrate technology tools for students apps for ipads, tablets, netbooks (stylus use and basic troubleshooting/ management) Clickers Anne? ipad apps Dianna?, Erin Tablets Kate, Rob Kovi Netbooks Rob Kovi Increased use of devices by students technology and training June 2015 Training and follow up support provided for hardware and software for teacher productivity assessment software, tablets, Excel, Google Apps, file management, Tech Staff Increased of teacher productivity tools technology and training ongoing 9

10 websites for student instruction, visual bookmarking, Mail merge Create a set of basic technology skills for staff and evaluate staff to determine best course for professional development PD committee Increase in staff technology knowledge and skills Family Explore Tech Nights parent volunteers Increased student/parent engagement ISTE standards ongoing district technology and training June 2015 Acquire more devices for students GOAL 1 Classroom Smartboards Grade 2 5/6 Grade 1 6/7 Grade K 3/3 IT Department/ Staff Increase number of devices Grant opportunities ongoing NEED: 2 full systems ($6000) THEN: Bilingual/ELL education (650) Special Education (2) Music Room Art Room Pre-Kindergarten SMART Table 1. digital projector ($650 each) 2. mounted SmartBoard ($1500) 3. mounted projector electrical labor cost ($1500) GOAL 2 Personal One-to-One Computing (addl. 3 per classroom=60) 1. $300 each a. Special Education Team (COMPLETE-per Zion Team) b. Classroom Enrichment/Remediation Apps (6 shared) c. Need 6 i-pads for Lab IT Department/ Staff Increase number of devices Grant opportunities ongoing 10

11 e. Rosetta Stone software for ELL ($600) I-TUNES CARDS ($250) GOAL 3 Document Camera (Elmo/ Ziggy ) $100 each (20 classrooms)= $2000 IT Department/ Staff Increase number of devices Grant opportunities 11