Week 4: Action Planning and Personal Growth

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1 Week 4: Action Planning and Personal Growth Overview So far in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment of your selected campus, you have evaluated the various Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports and selected a target area of weakness. You have written a measurable goal and objective for the target area, and you have researched strategies and activities, including specific development, to address the target area and meet the goal and objective. This week, you will complete a campus action plan and an agenda for a one-day development that addresses the target weakness. Lamar University 1 of 12

2 Rubric Use the following rubric to guide your work. Tasks Accomplished Proficient Needs Improvement Unacceptable Week 4 Assignment: Action Planning and Professional Growth Part 1: Create a campus action plan Completes action plan with all critical elements from the lecture and PowerPoint addressed. Includes a minimum of three strategies/activities to address the objective in the action plan. (10 points) Completes action plan with five to six critical elements from the lecture and PowerPoint addressed. Includes two strategies/ activities to address the objective in the action plan. (8 points) Completes action plan with one to four critical elements from the lecture and PowerPoint addressed. Includes one strategy/activity to address the objective in the action plan. (7 points) Does not complete an action plan. (0 points) Part 2: Complete an agenda for one development day. Develops a development agenda that connects directly to the goal and objective stated in the action plan and includes the topic, subtopic, and strategies/activities for the agenda s delivery. Completes a detailed timeline and evaluation plan for follow-up development to ensure implementation. Develops a development agenda that addresses the goal/objective cited in the action plan but does not specify strategies/activities to deliver development. Creates a follow-up plan that lacks sufficient detail for timeline and/or evaluation plan. (8 points) Develops a development agenda that fails to address one of the following: the goal/objective cited in the action plan or a follow-up plan for development and implementation. (7 points) Does not tie the development agenda to the goal/objective stated in the action plan or state strategies/activities for development delivery. Does not create a timeline or follow-up development. (0 points) (10 points) Responses and Mechanics Few errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. Multiple errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. (5 points) Responses lack clarity and depth. (0 points) Lamar University 2 of 12

3 Part 1: Campus Action Plan (ELCC 1.1 s-ii;1.2 s-i, 1.3 s-ii; 1.4 k-i, ii, iv; 2.1 k-i, s-i, ii, iii, iv; 2.2 k-i; 2.3 k-i, s-i, ii, iii; 2.4 k-i, ii, s-i, ii, iii; 2.5 k-i, s-i, ii, iii; 2.6 k-i, ii; 2.7 k-i, s-i; 2.8 k-i, s-i, ii; 2.9 k-i, s-i, ii, iii, iv) For a campus to make lasting change, school improvement must be an ongoing, continuous process. In Part 1, you will demonstrate your understanding of continuous improvement by creating an action plan for an area of weakness that you identified in an analysis of AEIS data. Your budget for the plan is $10,000. Directions: In Resources, locate and view the PowerPoint, District and Campus Planning and Decision Making, from Education Service Center XV. This PowerPoint provides information that will help you successfully complete the action plan for your Application assignment. Review the Friend ISD Action Plan, and use it as an example for creating the action plan for your selected campus. Complete the action plan for your selected campus. Remember your budget is $10,000. This sample plan is very minimal. Research scientifically based strategies and programs including technology strategies and programs and development. (See Resources: Helpful Websites-Weeks 3 & 4). Be creative in your action plan. Sample Action Plan Goal: Friend ISD will have an Exemplary rating by Objective: By May 2010, 86% of all students and student groups*, including special education students tested, will pass all portions of the state assessment, and the performance gap will be reduced by 10% between student groups. Activity Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources/Estimated Cost Formative Evaluation Provide after-school tutorials for students atrisk for failure. Sonia Jones Oct. Nov Jan. April 2011 SCE Funds Materials: $ FTEs: $11,480 Students atrisk for failure will demonstrate improvement on six-week exams and benchmark tests, per disaggregated data reports. Hire two additional math teachers to reduce the studentteacher ratio from Edward Goodwin Aug May 2011 SCE 1.4 FTE: $42,000 (140 students, 5 math teachers, 70% at-risk Need 2 additional teachers to reduce the ratio to 20:1 Calculation: 2 teachers Improved sixweek grades for all students, especially those at-risk for failure in math. Lamar University 3 of 12

4 28:1 to 20:1 to meet the needs of students atrisk for failure in math. hired at $30,000 each; 70% of $60,000 charged SCE)* *Not included in the plan Campus Action Plan Goal: By 2013, the Science scores at Deer Park Elementary will improve and reach exemplary status to consistently remain in that range. Objective: The campus scores in Science will reach and consistently remain above 90% within the next three years and moving forward. Target Group(s): Activity/ Strategy (Include 3) Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources/Estimated Cost Formative Evaluation 1. Create a pre-post study and apply new curriculum to Science classes. Compare scores in current classes to those using new curriculum to determine if change is positive Lead Science teacher, working with other Science teachers August 2010 December 2010, January 2011 May 2011 Curriculum Materials - $3,000 Students at risk for failure will demonstrate improvement in Science grades by 6 th week of school year. This will be evidenced on weekly exams, benchmark testing, and classroom discussion. 2. Use an analytical tool such as ThinkingStyles Inventory to determine if there is a studentteacher style gap. Using Should be facilitated by different Science teacher each month. August 2010 December 2010, January 2011 May 2011 $0.00 Teachers will discover new ideas to bring into the classroom, and share proven methods with others. Lamar University 4 of 12

5 this data, create learning communities to engage teachers in group discussions that will include brainstorming activities to create and enhance new teaching techniques in the classroom. Monthly meetings will be held. Success will be evidenced with higher scores on weekly exams, benchmark tests and improved classroom discussion engagement by students. 3. Professional Development will be offered to all Science teachers once determination has been made of weaknesses in course delivery. Principal June 2011 December 2011 Seminars for 6 teachers: $3,000 Improvement in teaching methods, classroom activities, student engagement, confidence, and student scores will increase. Summative Evaluation: Explain the summative evaluation process for the campus action plan. Using the three activities/strategies above should result in improved scores by all Science students at Deer Park Elementary School. This will be evidenced in classroom exams and quizzes, as well as in benchmark tests such as TAKS. The scores of the school year will be compared to those of the school year. It will be determined if the desired increase has been accomplished, and if the increase has reached the potential result of 90% exemplary status. If the desired scores are reached, the new curriculum will be permanently adopted, learning communities will continue, and additional seminars will be identified to which to send teachers in all disciplines in the coming months. Lamar University 5 of 12

6 If the desired scores are not reached, the campus plan will be revisited, utilizing alternate methods to improve performance. The new plan will strongly consider replacement of teachers that did not gain these desired results. The summative evaluation will be performed each summer, and adjustments will be made accordingly. Lamar University 6 of 12

7 Part 2: Professional Development Agenda (ELCC 2.3 k-i, s-i, ii, iii; 2.4 k-i, ii, s-i, ii, iii; 2.6 k-i, ii, iii, s-i, ii, iii) Professional growth is an integral part of a Campus Improvement Plan. In learning communities, staff members understand that continuously honing one s skills is necessary for ongoing school improvement. In Part 2 of this week s Application, you will develop an agenda for a development day that addresses the targeted campus need and include a timeline for follow-up development. Directions: In Resources, locate and view the PowerPoint, Professional Development Planning: Matching Trainings to Teacher and Student Learning Needs, from the School Improvement Resources Center (SIRC) of Region XIII Educational Service Center. This PowerPoint provides information that will help you successfully complete the development portion of this assignment. Develop a one-day development agenda that does the following: - Connects directly to the goal/objective cited in the action plan. - Includes the topic and subtopics for the development day. - Includes strategies/activities from Week 3 research that are directly related to the goal/objective stated in the action plan. Develop a timeline and plan for follow-up development to ensure implementation. Follow-up can include coaching, classroom observations with feedback, staff meetings, lesson plan reviews, and other appropriate activities. Professional Development Agenda Action Plan Goal: By 2013, the Science scores at Deer Park Elementary will improve and reach exemplary status to consistently remain in that range. Action Plan Objective: The campus scores in Science will reach and consistently remain above 90% within the next three years and moving forward. Topic: Science Curriculum & Delivery Subtopics: Rationale, Classroom Activites, Science Fair Ideas, Mentoring, Modeling/Coaching, Professional Learning Community Grade Level: Facilitator: Location: Start Time: End-Time: 5 Principal School Library 8:00 am 5:00 pm Strategy/ Activity Purpose Description Steps Estimated Time Welcome & Introductions Ice-breaker This will be a short time used to introduce Tables will be arranged in circular or 15 minutes (8:00-8:15) Lamar University 7 of 12

8 ourselves using a creative game to relax participants and set the pace for the remainder of the day rectangular shape to allow all participants to see and talk to one another. All participants will introduce themselves and tell who their favorite cartoon character is, and why. For the rest of the day, they will be called by the name of that character. Rationale for meeting To give all a clear understanding of the purpose and expected outcomes of the meeting. This will be used to present data and to elicit ideas to begin activities Principal will explain data with presentation software 30 minutes (8:15-8:45) Classroom Activites & Science Fair Ideas To discuss successful classroom activities & Science fair ideas with others This will be used to share, gain, and spur ideas from others Balloon Toss: Supplies: toy balloons, small note pads, and writing utensils. 1 hour (8:45-9:45) Have group members write ideas to a given challenge on a piece of paper (one per sheet), fold the paper and put it inside a balloon. Blow up balloons, and tie them. When all are done, everyone tosses the balloons for seconds, and captures a balloon. Each person takes the new Lamar University 8 of 12

9 idea they have received, and builds on it, then reports to the group. Break 15 minutes (9:45-10:00) Mentoring To team new teachers with more experienced teachers This will team together teachers with varying experiences and ideas, giving them someone to share with throughout the school year Break group into teams of two, making sure each pair contains teachers with the greatest division possible in years of experience. Give teams time to remove themselves away from the rest of the group and share stories and experiences of their teaching careers. Let pairs know they will be working together throughout the year. 1.5 hours (10:00-11:30) Lunch 1 hour (11:30-12:30) Guest Speaker - Modeling To bring ideas and a model to be used as a guideline in their teachings from a successful, experienced teacher from another school This will give participants a fresh look at the delivery of Science materials and activities from someone with which they have not formerly worked or shared ideas. Speaker should bring visual representations of activities they have successfully implemented in the classroom to increase productivity and success in their students. Q & A session should fill the last 30 minutes of presentation. Lamar University 9 of 12

10 Professional Learning Communities To form a venue to be used throughout the school year in which teachers can learn from each other through their trials and experiences This will reinforce activities and ideas that have come from day s activities. Principal will explain the concept of Professional Learning Communities, how they work, and their expected outcomes. The group will be instructed to meet monthly, keeping journals of their activities and outcomes. Facilitation responsibilities of the meetings will be rotated throughout the group. 4 hours (12:30-4:30) Wrap-up To discuss day s activities and plan for future This will provide an opportunity for all to share their thoughts on the day s activities, and to express their expectations of the coming year. Principal will facilitate discussion of the day s activities, provide a calendar of the upcoming year s planned activities, and schedule a follow-up meeting at the half-way point and end of the year. 30 minutes (4:30-5:00) Professional Development Follow-up Explain in a paragraph how you would follow up your development agenda. Include the strategy/activity and a timeline. This agenda will be followed up with monthly Professional Learning Community Meetings and two group meetings to be held just prior to the Christmas break and after the last day of the school year. The meetings will serve as feedback forums for activities throughout the year. Successes and areas with room for improvement will be discussed and ways to improve will be shared. Seminars and/or other development opportunities will be identified to Lamar University 10 of 12

11 assist the teachers in honing their skills. The timeline for such activities will be as follows: September May: Professional Learning Community meetings will be held on the last Monday of each month. Class observations will be conducted by principal, fellow teachers, and school board members throughout the school year. Lesson plans will be perused by principal and fellow teachers as an additional avenue to offer ideas to teachers. Last day before Christmas break: Group meeting will be held to report successes and areas of room for improvement. November: Science fair to showcase students work from first months of school year. May: Science fair to showcase students work from second half of school year. Feedback will be sought from teachers, aides, parents, school board members, and community members concerning their thoughts of the new approach to Science in the school. Test data will be examined and compared to previous year to determine if new approaches and methods have increased scores as desired. Day following last day of school: Group meeting will be held to report successes and areas of room for improvement, and to plan for upcoming year. June-August: Appropriate development seminars will be attended by all Science teachers. E-portfolio assignment: Complete II-007 Decision Making and Problem Solving Course- Embedded Internship Log 2. E-portfolio assignment: Complete III-008 Budgeting, Resources Allocation, and Financial Management Course-Embedded Internship Log 2. Lamar University 11 of 12

12 Continue to complete and post Campus-Supervised internship reflection logs in the e-portfolio. All Course-Embedded and Campus-Supervised logs must be completed by your 11th course in the program prior to the EDLD 5398 Internship course. Lamar University 12 of 12