School Improvement Plan Lenoir County Public Schools. Southwood Elementary 1245 Hwy 58 S., Kinston, NC (252)

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1 School Improvement Plan Lenoir County Public Schools Southwood Elementary 1245 Hwy 58 S., Kinston, NC (252) School Improvement Plan 2014 through 2016 Michelle Hill Template 1.1 Edit Date: 4/26/2012

2 Southwood Elementary School Improvement Plan Goals and Vision State Board of Education Goals: Goal 1 North Carolina public schools will produce globally competitive students. Goal 2 North Carolina public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Goal 3 North Carolina Public School students will be healthy and responsible. Goal 4 Leadership will guide innovation in North Carolina public schools. Goal 5 North Carolina public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems. District Goals for Lenoir County Public Schools (540) District Goal 1 LCPS Students will graduate from high school prepared to begin a career in the workforce or with a plan to complete their preparation for a career in an institution of higher education or the military. District Goal 2 LCPS students will all have the opportunity to complete two years of college work while in high school. District Goal 3 LCPS students will enter into ninth grade ready to complete their core high school classes within the first five semesters of high school. District Goal 4 LCPS students will complete Integrated Math I while in either seventh or eighth grade. District Goal 5 LCPS students will transition from the fifth to the sixth grade without a dip in their academic and behavior performance. District Goal 6 LCPS students will be proficient in reading by the end of the second grade. District Goal 7 LCPS students will enter kindergarten ready to complete the standard course of study work required for the kindergarten year. School Improvement Plan - Page 2 of 25

3 District Mission and Vision for Lenoir County Public Schools (540) Mission Lenoir County Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to be successful in an ever-changing world. Vision Lenoir County Public Schools aspires to be the school system of choice by introducing, exploring, and specializing in a variety of educational and career opportunities. School Vision and Mission for Southwood Elementary Vision: The staff of Southwood Elementary believe that our students will graduate with the knowledge, skills, motivation, and attitudes to serve responsibly in an ever changing diverse society. Mission: Preparing all students to work collaboratively, learn continuously, and compete successfully in a global economy. School Improvement Plan - Page 3 of 25

4 Cover Sheet Southwood Elementary LEA or Charter Name/Number: Lenoir County Public Schools School Name/Number: Southwood Elementary / 340 School Address: 1245 Hwy 58 S., Kinston, NC Plan Year(s): School Improvement Team Membership Committee Position Name Principal Michelle Hill Teacher Representative Richard Rouse Inst. Support Representative Angeli Jarman Teacher Representative Melissa Ball Teacher Representative Christy Groves Teacher Representative Danielle Sheppard Teacher Representative Jessica Lowman Teacher Representative Beverly Taylor Teacher Representative Elizabeth Vance Inst. Support Personnel Lora Pearsall Teacher Representative Caroline Suddreth Teacher Representative Gail Outlaw Teacher Assistant Representative Kelly Bennett Teacher Assistant Representative Conner Jordan Parent Representative Burt Waters Parent Representative Joy Waters Parent Representative Dominique Coples Parent Representative Anthony Coples Central Office Teresa Anderson Percentage of Staff Approval: 100 % Principal Signature: Michelle Hill September 22, 2014 Local Board Approval Date: 11/03/2014 Date School Improvement Plan - Page 4 of 25

5 School Improvement Team Meetings Meeting Date Meeting Time Posted Date September 3, :15 Safety September 5, :15 Safety September 9, :15 September 5, 2014 September 16, :15 September 5, 2014 September 18, :15 September 5, st Wednesday of each month 3:15 September 5, 2014 Executive Summary Southwood Elementary Synopsis of School Demographics We currently have 49 staff members including our teachers, teacher assistants, office support personnel, custodial, cafeteria, and administration. Of these staff members, 25 are teachers with one guidance counselor, one digital learning specialist, and one media coordinator. Southwood Elementary School has a current enrollment of 364 students. Of these students, 71% are white, 13% black, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian or multi-racial and 46% of our students are male. We have seen an increase in our overall student numbers. We have also seen a slight increase in the number of Hispanic students. A review of results from test scores and student data indicate we need to focus our greatest attention and resources in reading, while also increasing our math scores. We will be implementing the Multi-Tier Systems of Support in our school this year to boost our early reading success and aligning all instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Southwood Elementary School AMO Report 2014 Met 21 (or 77.8%) out of 27 target goals School Test Subgroup 2014 Target 2013 % Proficient 2014 % Proficient Status Southwood Math Reading ALL WHITE Not Met Not Met EDS CI SWD CI AIG Met Not ALL Met School Improvement Plan - Page 5 of 25

6 WHITE EDS Not Met Not Met SWD CI Not AIG Met READY Status: Southwood Elementary School READY Status Reading Southwood LCPS 12/13 13/14 13/14 Grade Grade Grade Mathematics Southwood LCPS 12/13 13/14 13/14 Grade Grade Grade Science Southwood LCPS 12/13 13/14 13/14 Grade Overall Composite School Improvement Plan - Page 6 of 25

7 Data Analysis Data Component Student Achievement Instructional Strengths/Strategies Perception Programs Patterns and Trends Strengths Areas of Concern Based on the data Reading: White Students of Reading: SWD EDS Southwood AIG continue to show growth, but fall Math: EDS Math: White short of SWD proficiency goals. AIG Based on the data, instructional strategies must be adapted to assist students in reaching unmet goals and improving proficiency percentages Based upon the data, Southwood has not met the majority of our goals and must plan and implement strategies to improve proficiency percentages. Emphasis on literature based programs Math Instruction Math proficiency percentages AR AM Saxon Phonics DIBELS Literacy Assessments Imagine Learning Star Reading Instruction Reading proficiency percentages Funding Continued access to programs Technology issues School Improvement Plan - Page 7 of 25

8 Data Summary What does the analysis tell you about your school s strengths? The strengths of Southwood Elementary are found in the support system of students, which includes parents, staff, and administration. While at this time, the proficiency percentages of Southwood are below the 2014 target, our support system continues striving to improve upon instruction and assessment strategies, as well as student support, in order to improve upon overall student experience and proficiency percentages. The staff is willing to learn and implement new programs and strategies to further improve upon teaching strategies. Research-based programs, such as Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math, will continue to be employed across applicable grade levels. Kagan strategies are put into practice throughout the school to assist students in active and engaged learning. The use of Saxon Phonics has also enhanced the education of students in grades K-2. In summary, Southwood consistently supports students learning through various programs and strategies. What does the analysis tell you about your school s gaps or opportunities for improvement and their root causes? Based upon test scores, Southwood must improve student scores in math and reading, with a concentration on reading. To ensure growth on End of Year assessments, the staff must strive to provide an engaging learning environment, as well as effectively implement the NCSCOS in all grade levels and all subject areas. While the root causes of Southwood s gaps are not directly identified by the data, Southwood is striving to increase parent involvement, parent-teacher communication, and classroom volunteers; and implementation of technology, in combination with afore mentioned programs, in order to fill in any gaps. Based upon the analysis conducted, what 3-5 top priorities emerge for the school? Improve math and reading proficiency percentages Create a concentration on reading instruction and proficiency Promote staff/parent communication, involvement, and volunteers within the school Equip staff with necessary tools to improve upon teaching and assessment strategies Provide more integration of technology in learning environments School Improvement Plan - Page 8 of 25

9 Goal 1 and Associated Strategies School Goal 1: Supports this District Goal: Assigned Implementation Team: In two years, students in K-2, will be proficient in Reading based on the End of Year TRC Benchmark in the MClass program. Grades 3-5 will exceed growth on the Reading EOG by 2015/2016. District Goal 6 LCPS students will be proficient in reading by the end of the second grade. SIT School Improvement Team Goal 1 Improvement Strategies Strategy 1: Review testing data for strengths and weaknesses. Implement a remediation program across all grades focusing on acknowledged weaknesses through Reading 3-D data, classroom performance, and EOG data. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Grade level meetings will be held to review testing data from previous school year. August Student data will be analyzed as assessment periods are completed. September Teachers will be trained in analyzing reading 3- November 2014 D data. Teachers will have the opportunity to attend October 2014 monthly literacy and student engagement workshops. The Leadership Team will be trained in October 2, 2014 analyzing Reading 3-D data DIBELS groups will be implemented based on student needs during progress monitoring October 6, 2014 October 2014 Strategy 2: Communicate with parents to keep them informed of student needs on a regular basis. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Progress reports will be sent each nine weeks to address student needs with an invitation for a conference. Middle of each nine weeks grading period Mid-year conferences will be held school-wide January 2015 to address student needs. Parent EOG workshop nights will be held for Spring 2015 School Improvement Plan - Page 9 of 25

10 parents of students in grades 3-5 Parents of students in grades K-3 and EC will be provided Reading 3-D Home Connect assessment data letter. Parents will receive training on how to interpret child s 3-D data. September 2014 January 2015 June 2015 October 2014 Strategy 3: Improve use of Accelerated Reader program for teachers and students. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Staff will be trained in effective use of September 2014 Accelerated Reader in establishing appropriate reading levels and goals for students A Buddy Reading Program will be set up across 2 nd Nine Weeks grade levels for struggling readers Accelerated Reader data will be monitored to address student needs September Parents will be informed as to how to access AR student data September 2014 What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity? Measure Jan June Jan June Student Assessment Data (Benchmark assessments/dibels/trc/formative assessments/summative assessments/etc.) AR reports What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps? Rosters for conferences and parent nights Grade Level Meetings/minutes Professional development agendas/rosters Parent contact information Parent EOG workshop sign-ins/agendas Conference schedules and notices School Improvement Plan - Page 10 of 25

11 Professional development sign-in sheets What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies? Goal 2 and Associated Strategies School Goal 2: Supports this District Goal: Assigned Implementation Team: By the end of the school year, all teachers will provide engaging learning environments with the integration of technology in weekly lesson plans. District Goal 1 LCPS Students will graduate from high school prepared to begin a career in the workforce or with a plan to complete their preparation for a career in an institution of higher education or the military. Curriculum Team SIT Goal 2 Improvement Strategies Strategy 1: Provide professional development to assist teachers in using technology as a learning strategy. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Staff will compile a list of professional October 2014 development that will target our students needs. Professional development and coaching will be October 2014 offered each nine weeks from the staff suggested list by staff members who are knowledgeable in a particular skill ilcps groups will be formed to plan the strategies needed for the ilcps initiative for our school September 2014 Strategy 2: Implement PLC s for lesson planning that incorporates technology. Action steps: Timeline: Status: School Improvement Plan - Page 11 of 25

12 Staff will participate in lesson planning PLC s as a part of the weekly grade level meetings. Lesson plans and units integrating technology will be created and shared among staff to target individual student needs. Staff will share ideas/activities/web sites used in their classrooms at the beginning of each staff meeting and/or through Google Docs Schoolnet will be used as a tool for lesson planning and the integration of technology October October 2014 September 2014 September 2014 Strategy 3: Use technological resources for collaboration among teachers in order to enhance student learning environments, Action steps: Timeline: Status: Teachers will utilize Google Docs or other forms of technology to communicate with each other, to develop resources, and to group students across grade levels based on DIBELS data.. October 2014 Teachers will post and implement at least one time per nine weeks to share innovative ideas for the classroom. October 2014 What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity? Measure Jan June Jan June Posts on school decided format What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps? Professional development agenda/rosters Staff meeting minutes Lesson plans School Improvement Plan - Page 12 of 25

13 School Net Google Docs and/or Blackboard Dialogue between staff Lesson plans Schoolnet Walk through instrument What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies? Goal 3 and Associated Strategies School Goal 3: Supports this District Goal: Assigned Implementation Team: Over the two year period of our School Improvement Plan, our staff will promote parent involvement and participation as measured by parent logs. District Goal 6 LCPS students will be proficient in reading by the end of the second grade. District Goal 1 LCPS Students will graduate from high school prepared to begin a career in the workforce or with a plan to complete their preparation for a career in an institution of higher education or the military. Community Climate SIT Goal 3 Improvement Strategies Strategy 1: Provide opportunities for parents to be invited into the school during the school day. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Academic recognition programs will be scheduled for each nine weeks to share student accomplishments. Parents will be invited to our PBIS Kick-off event to provide information on positive intervention strategies. Lunch with your Child dates will be scheduled for each semester to share student progress. Breakfast with moms and dads events will be scheduled to provide math and literacy informational resources. October 2014 June 2016 October 2014 January 2015 September 2014 School Improvement Plan - Page 13 of 25

14 Parents will be invited to musicals, presentations, and other extra-curricular activities during the school day. Parents will be invited to attend district literacy and student engagement workshops. September 2014 June 2016 October 2014 Strategy 2: Provide opportunities for parents to be involved during after-school hours. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Academic workshops will be scheduled for October 2014 parents. Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled at October 2014 convenient times for parents. Family Reading nights will be implemented. Spring 2015 Parents will be invited to musicals, arts, September 2014 presentations, and other extra-curricular activities during after school hours to make a connection to real-life experiences. ilcps parent workshops will be implemented October 2014 Strategy 3: Provide an effective means of communication between home and school. Action steps: Timeline: Status: Connect-Ed will be used to make calls to all of August 2014 the Southwood families to relay important school information. Quarterly school newsletters will be produced October 2014 and sent home with report cards. Class web pages will be designed and made September 2014 available to parents to view class assignments, upcoming dates, and resources. The Southwood webpage will be updated on a August 2014 regular basis. Student agendas will be used as a means of August 2014 communication between home and school Southwood s Facebook page will be updated August 2014 regularly to include parent resources and events. Renaissance Place will be utilized as a means of September 2014 School Improvement Plan - Page 14 of 25

15 communication between school and home. Home Base will be introduced to the parents as to how to use it as a connection for school and home. Weekly Progress Monitoring Forms will be used as a means of communication between school and home. Reading 3-D Home Connect letters will be sent home to keep parents informed of student progress and needs, October 2014 September 2014 September 2014 January 2015 June 2015 What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity? Measure Jan June Jan June Number of parents attending events Number of parents attending conferences What are the artifacts used to document the strategies and action steps? Newsletters Class/School WebPages Student agendas Family Night agendas/rosters Academic recognition invitations Academic night agendas/rosters Connect-Ed Weekly progress monitoring forms School Improvement Plan - Page 15 of 25

16 What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies? State and Local Mandates Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) Targets: Status: 65 % targets met Targets not met: We need to focus on reading with ED and SWD students. This school improvement plan addresses meeting AMO requirements. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Strategy 1 X X X Strategy 2 X X X Strategy 3 X X X Goal 4 Goal 5 Our school uses the following strategies to improve student achievement in order to meet AMOS for each subgroup in addition to those in the School Improvement Plan. Regular PLC s for lesson planning Professional development for best practices Parent awareness of students strengths and weaknesses Continual analysis of student data Accelerated Reader DIBELS Reading 3D Weekly Academic and Behavior Reports Agendas SRA HillRap Strategies for Improving Academic Performance of At-Risk Students Pursuant to General Statute 115C (b), All schools shall include a plan that specifies the effective instructional practices and methods to be used to improve the academic performance of students identified as at risk of academic failure or at risk of dropping out of school; Improving Academic Performance of At-Risk Students: This school improvement plan addresses meeting performance of at-risk students requirements. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Goal 1 X X X Goal 2 X X X Goal 3 X X X Goal 4 Our school uses the following strategies to improve at risk student achievement in addition to those in the School Improvement Plan. Goal 5 School Improvement Plan - Page 16 of 25

17 DIBELS Reading 3 D Accelerated Reader Data Parent involvement Parent conferences Integration of technology in lesson plans School net Star Testing SST K-2 assessments Kagan Classroom remediation PBIS PEPs Research-based programs Strategies for Providing Duty-Free Times Pursuant to General Statute 115C (b), All schools shall include a plan to provide a duty free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis or as otherwise approved by the school improvement team; and shall include a plan to provide duty free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C 301.1, with the goal of providing an average of at least five hours of planning time per week. Scheduled lunches by class Cafeteria monitoring schedule Scheduled Encore classes for 45 minute planning time per day 15 minutes before school and 30 minutes after school Schedules for morning/lunch duties posted Lunch tables set up outside of the cafeteria for duty-free lunch period Administrative support School Improvement Plan - Page 17 of 25

18 Strategies for Eliminating Unnecessary and Redundant Reporting Requirements Pursuant to General Statute 115C (b), All schools shall include a plan to identify and eliminate unnecessary and redundant reporting requirements for teachers and, to the extent practicable, streamline the school's reporting system and procedures, including requiring forms and reports to be in electronic form when possible and incorporating relevant documents into the student accessible components of the Instructional Improvement System. Use of for dispersal of information Use of grade level chairs for contact information Use of morning/afternoon announcements and reminders Newsletters Student information through Power School Report cards through Power School Weekly staff memos Weekly grade level meetings/google docs School Improvement Plan - Page 18 of 25

19 Requirement Meaningful two-way communication between school and home Promotion of responsible parenting Involvement in student learning Promotion of volunteering Involvement of school decisions that affect children and families Parental training Community collaboration Promotion of student health awareness Additional strategies for promoting parent involvement in student learning Additional Required Plans Parent Involvement Plan Strategies Students agendas will be used as a daily form of communication between home and school. (see Goal 3) Parent workshops will be offered school-wide as well as district-wide. Parent-teacher conference will be routinely scheduled. Parents will have access to student information through the Parent Portal in Power School. PTA will establish a volunteer pool through letters sent home during Orientation. Am online volunteer sign-up has been implemented. Southwood s guidance counselor will be a liaison between parents and school. Parents will serve on the School Improvement Team. Southwood will offer Academic Nights for parents. Southwood Alumni and PTA coordinate school beautification project. Hearing and vision screenings will be annually held at various grade levels. The dental van will provide dental care to qualifying students. Dissemination of health information is available through the district home page. Southwood will have family fun nights as well as academic nights. Professional Development Plan Professional Development Activity Date School Net 8/19/ 2014 Accelerated Reader 9/15/ 14 ilcps 9/17/ 2014 DIBELS 9/5/ 2014 SIP/District Goal Targeted Participants State Conference/Districtwide/In- school Fund Source 2/1 Teachers In school NA 1/6 Teachers In school NA 2/1 All staff In School NA 5/6 Teachers District State School Improvement Plan - Page 19 of 25

20 School Net Lesson Plans ilcps at the school level Kagan 9/18/ rd Wed. of each month Sept /6 Teachers In School NA 1/1 Staff In School NA 1/1 Teachers District District LEA Funding Flexibility Pursuant to General Statute115C , When a school improvement plan is accepted under G.S. 115C , the local board of education may transfer and approve transfers between funding allotment categories requested below. Program Description Flexibility Relationship to SIP Goals Classroom Material / Transfer allowed to textbooks Goals 1 and 2 Instructional Supplies / Equipment only if in SIP Teacher Assistants Transfer into teacher Goal 1 assistants is acceptable. If included in SIP, transfers form teacher assistants to dollars for classroom teachers are allowed. Teacher assistant positions must be vacant to transfer. Textbooks Transfers only to classroom Materials/ Instructional Supplies / Equipment allowed if included in SIP. LEAs do not have to obtain a waiver to purchase off the state adopted list. Goal 1 and 2 School Improvement Plan - Page 20 of 25

21 Title I School-Wide Compliance Review and Plan A comprehensive school improvement plan must address all of the components defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Section 1114(b) of Title I). Each required component is described below, with an explanation of how each contributes to the creation of a successful school-wide program. The goals and strategies you've already developed may fulfill many of these requirements. School-wide reform strategies: Instructional strategies and initiatives in the comprehensive plan must be based on scientifically based research, strengthen the core academic program, increase the quality and quantity of learning time, and address the learning needs of all students in the school. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Strategy 1 X X X Strategy 2 X X X Strategy 3 X X X Goal4 Our school is addressing the need for school-wide reform in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Professional development Reading Foundations Implementation of PLC s School Net Kagan PBIS SST SRA Hill Rap Goal 5 Instruction by highly qualified teachers: High poverty, low-performing schools are sometimes staffed with disproportionately high numbers of teachers who are not highly qualified. To address this disproportionality, the ESEA requires that all teachers of core academic subjects and instructional paraprofessionals (employees of a LEA who provide instructional support) in a school-wide program school meet the qualifications required by section Student achievement increases in schools where teaching and learning have the highest priority, and students achieve at higher levels when taught by teachers who know their subject matter and are skilled in teaching it. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 Strategy 3 X X X Goal 3 Goal4 Goal 5 Our school is addressing the need for highly qualified teachers in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: School Improvement Plan - Page 21 of 25

22 Professional Development Opportunities Allotted time for planning and planning with peers Professional Development Plan Renewal credits for Teacher recertification School Net High-quality and ongoing professional development: Teachers and other staff in school-wide program schools must be equipped to face the challenge of helping all students meet the State s academic achievement standards. To do this, they must be familiar with the goals and objectives of the school-wide plan, and receive the sustained, highquality professional development required to implement them. The statute requires that professional development be extended, as appropriate, to those who partner with teachers to support student achievement, such as principals, paraprofessionals, and parents. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 Strategy 3 X X X Goal 3 Goal4 Goal 5 Our school provides high quality, on-going professional development in the following ways, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Professional development to analyze AR data Professional development to utilize School Net Professional development to analyze DIBELS data Professional development for research based learning programs (such as SRA, Number Worlds, Connecting Math Concepts, and Hill Rap) Kagan training Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to high-need schools: Although recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers is an on-going challenge in high poverty schools, low-performing students in these schools have a special need for excellent teachers. Therefore, the school-wide plan must describe the strategies it will use to attract and retain highly qualified teachers. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 X X Strategy 3 X X Goal 3 Goal4 Goal 5 Our school uses the following strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to our high-need schools, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Assigned mentors Duty free lunch period provided Opportunities provided for fun and fellowship among staff Community based school Strong PTA Organization Emphasis on strong sense of community School Improvement Plan - Page 22 of 25

23 Positive opportunities for interaction with parents outside of school Professional development opportunities Minimal behavioral problems Strategies to increase parental involvement: Research continues to demonstrate that successful schools have significant and sustained levels of parental involvement. Therefore, it is important that school-wide plans contain strategies to involve parents in the school community. Additionally, state law requires parent representation on every school's improvement team, and federal requirements specify that each school must develop: 1) an approach for communication with parents, 2) activities to involve parents, and 3) an approach for training parents to better understand how to help their children excel in school. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 X X Strategy 3 X X Goal4 Our school uses the following strategies to increase parental involvement, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Goal 5 Plans for assisting preschool students in the successful transition from early childhood programs to local elementary school-wide programs: This component emphasizes the value of creating a coherent and seamless educational program for at-risk students. Early childhood programs, including Early Reading First and others, provide a foundation for later academic success, and effective school-wide programs capitalize on this strong start. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 X X Strategy 3 Goal 3 Goal4 Goal 5 Our school uses the following pre-school-to-elementary transition strategies, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: PEP s developed based on Kindergarten Assessment data Deep Run Child Care feeder pre-k Use of Kindergarten Assessments for equal distribution of students into classrooms Kindergarten Round-up Staggered Enrollment Kindergarten Screening School Improvement Plan - Page 23 of 25

24 Measures to include teachers in decisions regarding the use of academic assessments: In addition to State assessment results, teachers need current and ongoing assessment data that describe student achievement. These data often come from less formal assessments, such as observation, performance assessments, or end-of-course tests. The school wide program should provide teachers with professional development that increases their understanding of the appropriate uses of multiple assessment measures and how to use assessment results to improve instruction. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Strategy 1 X X Strategy 2 X X Strategy 3 X X Goal 3 Goal4 Goal 5 Our school uses the following strategies for developing teacher skills in formative assessment, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: PLC S Committees Professional development Google Docs Web 2.0 tools Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty attaining proficiency receive effective and timely additional assistance: The school-wide program school must identify students who need additional learning time to meet standards and provide them with timely, additional assistance that is tailored to their needs. This assistance must be available to all students in the school who need it. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Strategy 1 X X X Strategy 2 X X X Strategy 3 X X X Goal4 Our school uses the following differentiation strategies, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Goal 5 SST PBIS Multi-Tier System (MTS) ESL services for qualified students EC services for qualified students PEP s Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs: School-wide program schools School Improvement Plan - Page 24 of 25

25 are expected to use the flexibility available to them to integrate services and programs with the aim of upgrading the entire educational program and helping all students reach proficient and advanced levels of achievement. In addition to coordinating and integrating services, school-wide program schools may combine most Federal, State and local funds to provide those services. Exercising this option maximizes the impact of the resources available to carry out the school-wide program. This school improvement plan addresses this requirement. Please see the priority goals and strategies noted to the right: Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Strategy 1 X X X Strategy 2 X X X Strategy 3 X Goal4 Goal 5 Our school uses the following strategies to coordinate and integrate federal, state, and local services and programs, in addition to our focus on the priority goals listed in this plan: Technology is supported by school, local, state, and federal funds. Teachers are supported by state and federal funds. PBIS is supported by school, state, and federal funds. Instructional materials and supplies are supported by school, local, state and federal funds. School Improvement Plan - Page 25 of 25