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Mission Statement The mission of Lancaster ISD, in collaboration with parents and communities, is to ignite learning that translates into sustainable success for all students in an ever-changing society Vision All students achieve self-sustaining success and leave a lasting legacy Generated by Plan4Learningcom 2 of 55
THE LISD GRADUATE will: transition from one work environment to another seamlessly execute every task and action with fidelity and excellence know themselves and how they fit into the world at large be knowledgeable of STEM and the opportunities available from STEM know how to apply what they have learned identify and utilize the technological tools to achieve a positive end result acquire the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy that are necessary to arrive at an end result without relying on technology persevere and achieve success despite barriers in life recognize and embrace diversity make socially responsible, personal, and professional decisions to support their future goals apply the ability and responsibility to positively improve their lives and impact others have the autonomy (free will) to channel their passions and strengths possess the confidence and curiosity to lead them into becoming responsible researchers use their creative thinking skills to generate innovative ideas demonstrate effective leadership skills and know when to lead and when to follow be able to communicate in multiple languages and will be proficient in all forms of communication understand how all parts of a system influence one another in order to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving Generated by Plan4Learningcom 3 of 55
Core Beliefs In Lancaster ISD, we believe that: Equity in education is a human right Educators, parents and students share in the responsibility of developing well-rounded individuals Engaged, relevant learning experiences provide for a quality education leading to quality of life Learning is a life-long process that is enhanced by taking risks A person has the capacity to learn from past experiences Purposeful planning to meet individual student needs leads to intentional outcomes for student success Generated by Plan4Learningcom 4 of 55
VISION 2020 KEY STRATEGY CORRESPONDING DISTRICT GOALS 1 We will assimilate the use of technology to produce creative and innovative learners GOAL 1: INSTRUCTION 2 We will provide collaborative, relevant training to all stakeholders that is interfaced with all instructional initiatives, including STEM, PBL, and CScope GOAL 4: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS GOAL 1: INSTRUCTION GOAL 2: TEACHER RETENTION 3 We will utilize 21st century practices to design a recruitment, retention, and development system for personnel that capitalizes on strengths and talents GOAL 4: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS GOAL 6: SAFE ENVIRONMENT GOAL 2: TEACHER RETENTION GOAL 4: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS 4 We will empower, educate, and encourage families to embrace involvement in education GOAL 3: COMMUNICATION GOAL 4: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS 5 We will create new experiences that will result in an overall positive perception of the community 6 We will collaborate with businesses and community leaders to invest in the vision and mission of LISD GOAL 5: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3: COMMUNICATION GOAL 5: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS GOAL 6: SAFE ENVIRONMENT GOAL 3: COMMUNICATION GOAL 6: SAFE ENVIRONMENT GOAL 7: FISCAL OPPORTUNITIES 7 We will provide customized learning environments to ensure that all learners reach selfsustaining learning potential GOAL 2: TEACHER RETENTION GOAL 1: INSTRUCTION GOAL 4: STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS GOAL 6: SAFE ENVIRONMENT Generated by Plan4Learningcom 5 of 55
LISD Board Goal 1: Accountability/Student Achievement The Lancaster ISD TEAM of 8 will provide leadership to support continued improvement in academic achievement and accountability by adopting policies that support academic initiatives that lead to high levels of learning for all students and increased academic ratings for Lancaster ISD LISD Board Goal 2: College and Career Readiness/STEM The Lancaster ISD TEAM of 8 will provide leadership to support continued improvement in graduates college and career readiness and preparation for STEM fields after graduation LISD Board Goal 3: Human Capital Management System The Lancaster ISD TEAM of 8 will provide leadership and approve personnel policy that will ensure the recruitment, development and retention of excellent employees and the establishment of a 21st Century Human Capital Management System LISD Board Goal 4: Finance/Fiscal The Lancaster ISD TEAM of 8 will provide financial and fiscal leadership by setting an appropriate tax rate and approving a budget that will protect the financial stability of Lancaster ISD LISD Board Goal 5: Community/Parents/Partnerships The Lancaster ISD TEAM of 8 will provide leadership and serve as an ambassador and advocate for the District and the stakeholders Generated by Plan4Learningcom 6 of 55
Table of Contents Comprehensive Needs Assessment 8 Demographics 8 Student Achievement 9 District Culture and Climate 11 Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention 13 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 15 Family and Community Involvement 18 District Context and Organization 19 Technology 21 Programs 22 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation 24 Goals 25 Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well 25 Goal 2: We will attract, retain, develop, and evaluate high quality personnel to ensure all staff are held accountable and receive the support necessary to achieve our mission and District Aims 37 Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community 37 Goal 4: In concert with the learner, family, and instructional staff, we will refine and consistently implement throughout the district a system to ensure students achieve personally challenging goals related to academics, interest, and career aspirations 44 Goal 5: We will identify, integrate and model the principles of character, as well as develop means of assessing student demonstration of these principles 48 Goal 6: Lancaster ISD will develop and/or refine strategies to maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning and employee effectiveness 51 Goal 7: Lancaster ISD will continue to pursue funding and resource options that will provide an equitable and quality education for all students while ensuring fiscal responsibility and accomplishing the mission and goals of the District 53 System Safeguard Strategies 54 2014-2015 District Improvement Committee 55 Generated by Plan4Learningcom 7 of 55
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Demographics Demographics Summary Lancaster ISD is a suburban public school district located in Lancaster, Texas on the southern border of the Dallas metroplex are It operates 11 campuses, of which seven are elementary, three are secondary and one is an alternative education program Lancaster ISD serves approximately 7,000 students Our student population is 78% African American, 18% Hispanic and 3% White 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged Demographics Strengths Lancaster ISD is one of the largest predominantly African American districts in the state and we are proud of the significant accomplishments of our students For three consecutive years, more than 95% of our students graduated with a diploma and a letter of acceptance to a college, university, trade school or the military LISD is on the forefront for achieving high performance within a high poverty context Demographics Needs Due to the diversity of our district, there is a need to ensure that we continue to provide culturally relevant instruction activities that support increased student learning outcomes We must continue to provide extra and co-curricular opportunities that draw upon the strengths of our students and equip them to become well-rounded individuals that are prepared to be contributing members of a global society By focusing upon the academic and social developmental needs of our students, we will ensure that every student graduates with knowledge, skills and experiences needed to successfully pursue their postsecondary goals Generated by Plan4Learningcom 8 of 55
Student Achievement Student Achievement Summary The 2013-2014 STAAR data shows that there is a need to continue to focus upon providing rigorous curriculum, instruction and assessment practices aligned to state standards which support student s attainment of CCRS, 21 st century skills and STEM synthesis The TEKS Resource System (TRS) is our guaranteed and viable curriculum The (TRS) curriculum is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and provides a rigorous instructional framework that supports student development of higher level thinking skills and preparation for postsecondary success The data also shows that we need to continue to provide our teachers with high quality professional development opportunities Our professional development should focus uponing strengthening teacher content and pedagogy knowledge so that we develop high quality faculty who will have a direct, positive impact on student achievement and growth In order to accomplish this in a timely manner, we have a developed a professional development model that immerses teachers in deep and meaningful conversations around good teaching practices and student learning outcomes It is also necessary to build the instructional leadership capacity of our campus leaders to support their ability to make data-driven decisions focused upon academic goals and student achievement By focusing upon growing leadership capacity we are able to effectively leverage the skills of our campus leaders to support the attainment of district academic goals We have developed a Principal Learning Community for our current principal leaders and an Aspiring Principal Leadership Cadre for Assistant Principals to build and sustain our campus leadership capacity Student Achievement Strengths All LISD Campuses Met Standard under the 2013-2014 Texas Accountability System LISD Campuses received 20 Distinctions under the 2013-2014 Texas Accountability System LISD has the highest graduation rate in the Best Southwest Region The 2014 Graduating Class of LHS received $5, 204, 568 in scholarships UIL Academic / Athletic participation International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Primary Year Programme Over 95% of LHS students graduated with a letter of acceptance to a college, university, trade school or the military Student receiving college scholarships Performance levels above state in all areas of TELPAS testing Generated by Plan4Learningcom 9 of 55
More students taking the SAT and ACT tests based upon college admission requirements Increased graduation completion rates over 90% Student Achievement Needs LISD student data shows a need to focus upon building student literacy and mathematical proficiency District data shows the need to focus on strengthening LISD's Early Childhood program to ensure students are proficient in reading and math by the third grade There is also a need to focus upon our special populations, in particular, our economically disadvantaged students and special education students We must continue to focus upon providing student interventions and strategies that bridge the gaps in student learning Our data shows the need for students to learn at deeper cognitive levels and develop 21st century thinking skills Students must be able to make use of critical thinking skills to successfully master the state assessments For our students at risk of retention, we must continue to provide summer remediation and interventions There is a need to focus upon growing our early childhood programs so that we can maximize student learning opportunities and accelerate student's learning Generated by Plan4Learningcom 10 of 55
District Culture and Climate District Culture and Climate Summary Lancaster ISD has developed a positive culture and climate where students, parents, community stakeholders are valued and contribute to the success of our school district We have instituted a team approach and marketed as a learning institution We have empowered our students with not only the latest technology as 21 st century learners, but also the strong values that make our society elite, character education, known as The Tiger Way The educators within the organization are given the responsibility of modeling The Tiger Way behaviors, the students are given the responsibility of learning The Tiger Way model, while the community stakeholders are given the responsibility of exhibiting The Tiger Way model, while collectively we all are given the responsibility of living The Tiger Way model in real time District Culture and Climate Strengths The Tiger Way Character Education Program Parent Connect Satellite Centers Campus STEM Expos LISD Annual 21st Century STEM Learning Expo and STEM Rites of Passage Teacher STEM Surveys Youth Truth Student Surveys Review 360 Discipline Program More Than a Diploma District Culture and Climate Needs Ensure lessons are more relevant to the real world students live in today and will live in the future Continue developing strategies to increase parent and community engagement Generated by Plan4Learningcom 11 of 55
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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary Lancaster ISD will attract, retain, develop, and evaluate high quality personnel to ensure all staff are held accountable and receive the support necessary to achieve our mission and district goals In order to attain this district goal, we continue to monitor district and campus level data to develop systems of support that prepare every member of the LISD organization to be a highly productive and value-adding member of the team Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths Lancaster ISD has made a commitment to providing relevant professional development for all teachers that equip them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to provide high quality instruction to students We have developed a tiered professional development model that supports the needs of our teachers At the campus level, teachers meet weekly in cluster meetings led by campus instructional specialists The cluster meetings provide time for teachers to delve deeply into issues of curriculum, instruction and assessment In the cluster meetings, teachers work in collaboration, share best practices, analyze student data and develop instructional strategies that support increased student achievement The weekly cluster meetings serve to foster deep and meaningful conversations around good teaching practices and student learning outcomes Teachers also meet weekly in professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on content development During these weekly meetings, content area teachers work interdependently with campus instructional specialists, and our district STEM coordinators and coaches, in analyzing their content specific student expectations, sequencing the curriculum, and strengthening their content knowledge The content-focused PLCs allow teachers to gain the deep content knowledge needed to be able to determine the best methods of communicating the concepts to students The weekly PLCs and cluster meetings work simultaneously to enhance teachers content and pedagogical proficiency and prepare them to support the success of all students Lancaster ISD s district level professional development model makes use of student and teacher data to promote continuous learning opportunities that address prioritized teacher needs The professional development is structured so that days for training are allotted in summer months, during the regular school year, during the school day and online Our district professional development model supports the professional learning, growth and retention of our teachers by providing them with focused learning opportunities that strengthen their skills and prepares them to positively impact student learning Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs Collection and sharing of data between groups, departments, campuses and employees Continue to survey and share results with stakeholders Generated by Plan4Learningcom 13 of 55
Continue to refine website to ensure easy access to hiring information Expand recruitment strategies to increase pool of quality applicants Educate district employees on hiring activities and practices Implement District Leadership Academy to develop future district leaders Provide training for paraprofessionals and support personnel to enhance their ability to work with students Provide training for district leaders on hiring practices, interviewing and employee selection Generated by Plan4Learningcom 14 of 55
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary GOAL 1: We will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 1 Establish and refine effective tools and interventions for our teachers to use along with our selected curriculum to motivate and actively engage all students PRIORITY Implement a rapid, responsive, accelerated intervention system Use TEKS Resource System as the district s viable curriculum in core subjects Implement a comprehensive assessment system Continue to align and select a library of instructional resources, including technology, to use in intervention for all students Provide staff development to teachers on all district resources that are tied to the TEKS/STAAR Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths STEM Education Problem Based Learning Advanced Placement (AP) Generated by Plan4Learningcom 15 of 55
International Baccalaureate (IB) The Tiger Way College & Career Readiness TEKS Resource System D-MAC Campus Formative Assessments Teacher Advancement Program Human Capital Management System Instructional Services Team Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs Data Sources: District Surveys: Students, Parents, Staff TAKS Data/College Readiness/Special Populations: Academic Excellence Indicator System Discipline Incidents: ESchool data, PEIMS Submission data Attendance/Dropout/Graduation Rates: PEIMS Submission Data, ESchool reports Student Demographics: AEIS, District Enrollment by Student Population Campus/District Technology Needs Assessment District Strategic Plan 1 Increase math and science instruction, intervention, and instructional resources for all students 2 Address the academic needs of special education and ELL students 3 Implement a guaranteed, viable curriculum that will address the new state assessment 4 Focused and targeted professional development for teachers and staff (district/campus) 5 Provide services for at-risk students (academic, homebound/prs, attendance, dyslexia services, counseling, and intervention) through the RTI process and etc 6 Improve campus and district student/staff attendance rates 7 Decrease the number of discipline student referrals 8 Consistent districtwide character education program 9 Expand/upgrade technology in classrooms 10 Increase technology integration that includes educational, information and communication technology and hardware/ software to increase student and staff efficiency 11 Increase parental involvement through district and campus activities 12 Improve communication (internally and externally) 13 Recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff Generated by Plan4Learningcom 16 of 55
14 Maintain and provide additional science/math instructional support staff 15 District/campus safety initiatives 16 Continue to be fiscal responsible 17 Implement a comprehensive assessment plan with data analysis training 18 Use STEM focus to increase college/career readiness 19 Expand CTE courses and career pathways based on student needs 20 College preparation programs/curriculum such as AVID 21 Provide full day pre-kindergarten program to enhance early childhood program Generated by Plan4Learningcom 17 of 55
Family and Community Involvement Family and Community Involvement Summary There is a consensus among the campuses to strengthen parental involvement As a result of these findings, the district is committed to ensuring the parent centers are visible and accessible to our clients It is our goal in Lancaster ISD to increase our family and community involvement through collaboration and the establishment of successful partnerships with local businesses Family and Community Involvement Strengths Lancaster ISD demonstrates a willingness to partner with families and the communities Currently our district maintains relationships with local agencies that provide emergency assistance (food, clothing,shelter), job trainnig for parents and services to assist our students with transitioning to employment and higher education after high school Family and Community Involvement Needs Family and Community Involvement Needs Training of staff (how to use volunteers, Spanish) Training of volunteers (how to volunteer, computer skills, English, parenting) More business involvement Consistency across district in use of volunteers Greater access to technology Generated by Plan4Learningcom 18 of 55
District Context and Organization District Context and Organization Summary In Lancaster ISD, over 400 LISD teachers are committed to providing our 7,000 students with high quality learning experiences District leaders, campus leaders and support staff work in collaboration with teachers to ensure that all students are provided with a safe, student-centered learning environment conducive to learning The collaboration between our district and community stakeholders further ensures that our students have the resources and necessary support to achieve their personal learning goals District Context and Organization Strengths Our District STEM initiative provides all LISD students with opportunities to develop 21st century skills that prepare them for postsecondary and lifelong learning success Through our STEM implementation, students are immersed in PBL's that provide them with authentic learning experiences for students to design solutions and demonstrate their knowledge of curriculum standards Summer bridge programs expose students to additional STEM experiences that increase their critical thinking skills and STEM proficiency Our More Than a Diploma program has supported student succes and resulted in LISD recording the highest graduation rate of the Best Southwest Region and more than 95% of our students graduated with a letter of acceptance to a college, university, or military Our Fine Arts department provides students with high quality experiences that increase student moviation, discipline, and develop them to be well-rounded member of our global society Generated by Plan4Learningcom 19 of 55
District Context and Organization Needs Implement additional parent outreach strategies that support parent involvement in student learning Enhance the use of technology within the learning environment Continue to provide opportunities for parents and community stakeholders to learn about LISD's STEM initiative Generated by Plan4Learningcom 20 of 55
Technology Technology Summary Develop appropriate policies and procedures for staff and students Differentiating classroom technology needs to meet 21st Century learning Develop and implement student device deployment (personal & district) District hardware standardization-process and application Instructional support staff to meet campus and teacher needs Staff technology competencies defined Technology funding resources Technology Strengths District-wide wireless network environment Netrwork infrastructure upgrades Virtual Desktop Integration clients for all computer labs Implementation of 21st Century learning with technology initiative Increased mobile technology availability on each campus Professional development management system- SchoolObjects Workshop Professional development for teaching and learning with technology opportunities StaffNet and StudentNet-student and teacher online resources Technology Needs Technology competencies program for all stakeholders (administrators, paraprofessionals, support staff, etc) Technolgy refresh plan to maintain effective implementation of digital tools to meet 21st Century learning Increase student access to technological devices Increase interactive technologies to all classrooms (projectors, interactive white boards) Expand technology professional development to include face-to-face, hands-on, online, web-enabled, video conference training delivery Instructional support of technology integration with an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist model Technology support staff to support and manage hardware and software needs of the district Generated by Plan4Learningcom 21 of 55
Programs Programs Summary Lancaster ISD has a plethora of academic programming that ensures that the district maintains high standards for academic success and enriches the life-long learning of professionals, teachers, staff, students, and community stakeholders Programs Strengths Lancaster ISD has comprised a comprehensive list of programs that enhance the teaching and learning of the educational enterprise The following program offerings are considered strengths of the organization: Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) College & Career Readiness (More Than A Diploma) International Baccalaureate Program (IB) Advanced Placement Program (AP) UIL Academics UIL Athletics Career & Technology Education (CATE) College Center Renaissance STAR Math & Reading (K-12 th ) ISTATION Reading (3 rd -8 th ) Think Through Math (3 rd -8 th ) TEKS Resource System (TRS) Texas Treasures Voyager Math/Algebra Pre-K 3 Program Tiger Time Student Council (Pk-12) Student Leadership (Pk-12) Individual Academic Plan Special Education Services (SPED) Response To Intervention (RtI) Generated by Plan4Learningcom 22 of 55
504 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)/Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) Collaborative Environment (Internal/External with City, Business Partners, Community Members/Stakeholders) LISD Succession Plan Research & Development of LISD LEAD CENTER Post-Secondary Partners (Cedar Valley, UNT-Dallas, UT-Dallas, Paul Quinn College, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Public/Private Businesses, STEM Partners) *(This is NOT an exhaustive List of Programming provided by Lancaster ISD) Programs Needs Lancaster ISD has begun to establish a systematic way of evaluating the quantitative and qualitative value of the programming within the organization Continue to perfect this evaluative system and be able to generate BOY, MOY, & EOY reports to the Board of Trustees along with the community would be the continued need to improve Generated by Plan4Learningcom 23 of 55
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis: Improvement Planning Data District goals Campus goals Current and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plans Campus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting data State and federal planning requirements Accountability Data Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) data Performance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student Achievement Performance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student Progress Performance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance Gaps Performance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary Readiness Accountability Distinction Designations Student Data: Assessments State and federally required assessment information (eg curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information) State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versions STAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versions Student Data: Student Groups Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groups At-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobility Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators Completion rates and/or graduation rates data Attendance data Employee Data Highly qualified staff data Professional development needs assessment data Generated by Plan4Learningcom 24 of 55
Goals Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 1: Implement effective instructional tools and resources for teachers that support the TRS curriculum, motivate and actively engage all students, and support increased student achievement Summative Evaluation: Evidence of increased student performance will be monitored through implementation of TEKS Resource System (TRS), review of assessment data, intervention documentation and staff development documentation Strategy Description 1) Continue to use instructional digital resources to engage and motivate students with 21st Century learning tools such as Ed Modo, Safari Montage, and Web 20 tools to support problem-based learning and classroom instruction System Safeguard Strategies 2) Continue to use the TEKS Resource System as the district's viable curriculum in core subjects 3) Continue to use DMAC to support student data analysis and data mangament needs 4) Continue to align and select a library of instructional resources, including technology, to use in intervention for all students TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Deputy Superintendent, Executive Directors, Director of Instructional Technology, Instructional Media Specialist, Instructional Services Team, Master Teachers 1, 3 Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Executive Directors, Instructional ServicesTeam, Campus Master Teachers and Principals 1 Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Executive Director, Instructional Services,Team/Campus Master Teachers and Principals 1, 3 Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services Team, Campus Master,Teachers, Director of Instructional Technology,Media Specialists and Principals Evidence that Demonstrates Success Lesson Plans, Teacher accounts and usage reports, Student accounts, Staff development sign-in sheets, digital student projects Common Assessment/Benchmark Data District Dashboard STAAR Results Lesson Plans Common Assessment/Benchmark Data District Dashboard STAAR Results Inventory of resources, Campus Intervention Plans, STAAR Results Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June Generated by Plan4Learningcom 25 of 55
System Safeguard Strategies 5) Provide staff development to teachers on district resources that are tied to the TEKS/STAAR 6) Develop and implement program evaluation procedures and calendar for district programs 7) Using a combination of blended learning opportunities, train staff members in the use and implementation of STEM, PBLs and the Tiger Design 8) Strengthen the core academic program by incorporating scientifically based researched strategies concerning instructional delivery as outlined by the TAP/McCrel Rubric 9) Address the teaching and learning needs in the schools, and the specific academic needs of underperforming students 10) Conduct classroom walkthroughs, using campus/district developed templates, to monitor the quality of the instructional program and identify teacher professional development opportunities 1, 3 Deputy Superintendent,Instructional Services,Team/Campus Master,Teachers, Director of Instructional Technology, Principals Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services Team Instructional Service Team, STEM Design Team, PBL Coaches, Campus Administrators, Classroom Teachers Executive Directors, Assistant Superintendents, PBL Coaches, STEM Design Team, Campus Administrators, Classroom Teachers Campus Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Deputy Superintendent Instructional Services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Education Campus Leadership Team, District leadership Team Professional Development Transcripts Agendas Sign-in sheets Program Evaluation Committee Meeting records Calendar of Programs for evaluation Lesson Plans, Teacher accounts and usage reports Data Walk -Throughs Increased effective parental involvement; use of Learning Keys strategies in instruction; increased inclusion and accommodation use Walkthrough Data CFAs Benchmarks STAAR scores = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 26 of 55
Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 2: Establish effective mathematics, reading and writing practices and interventions for teachers to use to enhance the district curriculum Summative Evaluation: Evidence of increased student achievement in math, reading, and writing will be determined by analysis of data from intervention documentation, software reports, assessment reports and related professional development documentation Strategy Description 1) Increase STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) literacy for teachers, students, and parents System Safeguard Strategies 2) Create an environment in which students are actively engaged in learning math, reading and writing System Safeguard Strategies 3) Provideinstructional resources and technology for teachers to support district curriculum System Safeguard Strategies 4) Implement intervention programs - such as Think Through Math for math proficiency and IStation Think for Reading/Writing Proficiency - to assist with differentiated instruction and allow each student to be actively engaged to become successful at their own pace 5) Provide professional development to equip teachers with the tools to facilitate the intervention program TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Superintendent,STEM Coordinators,Principals Principals, Instructional Services Team, Master Teachers, Teachers Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services Team/Campus Master Teachers, Principals Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Executive Directors, Director of Literacy, Instructional Services Team, Campus Master Teachers, Principals, Teachers Director of Professional Development Instructional Services Team Campus Master Teachers Principals Evidence that Demonstrates Success STEM Projects/ Activities Parent Awareness Sessions Teacher Training agendas/sign in sheet STAAR Data Lesson Plans Walkthrough data Lesson Plans Resource inventory Teacher Observations Lesson plans STAAR Data Intervention reports Sign-in sheets Agendas Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June Generated by Plan4Learningcom 27 of 55
6) Evaluate and analyze data bi-weekly or monthly to make the necessary adjustments to increase student performance 7) Focus on strengthening the Early Childhood Program in order to build student's reading and math proficiency System Safeguard Strategies 8) Provide extended day learning opportunities - ie tutorials, Saturday School - to strengthen students academic skills and success Deputy Superintendent,Instructional Services Team/Campus Master Teachers, Principals Dr Mosely Lynn Glynn Margo Spencer Angie Knight Campus Principal Teachers, Sign-in sheets Agendas Data dashboards Common Assessment Data Universal Screener Data IStation Data Think Through Math Data CFAs Benchmarks CFAs Benchmarks Universal Screeners STAAR = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 28 of 55
Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 3: Design and implement the Response to Intervention Mode (RTI) to support increased student achievement Summative Evaluation: Implementation of an intervention plan as evidenced by related professional development documentation, process documentation, campus intervention documentation, and assessment data analysis of student performance Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Deliver high-quality core class instruction using the RTI model which consists of curriculum alignment, tiered lesson delivery and behavior management Deputy Superintendent, Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendents, Executive Directors, Director of Professional Development, RTI Coordinator, Instructional Services Team, Principals STAAR Data, RTI Intervention Reports 2) Provide staff development for the intervention needs throughout the year as topics that support student growth and development Deputy Sign-in sheets and agendas Superintendent, Executive Directors, Instructional Services Team, Campus Master Teachers, Principals 3) Train and use DMAC system for all student data that is readily available to teachers to support increased student learning outcomes Deputy Superintendent, Executive Directors, Director of Instructional Technology, Master Teachers, Principal DMAC database, Wireless Generation Reports Teacher Surveys Generated by Plan4Learningcom 29 of 55
4) Identify and implement allowable accommodations to improve individual student outcomes 5) Strengthen the core academic program by incorporating scientifically based researched strategies concerning instructional delivery as outlined by the Human Capital Management System (HCMS) and Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) rubrics and data walks Director of Special Education, Deputy Superintendent, Principal, Classroom Teachers Principal, Campus Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Instructional Services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Education, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendents, PBL Coaches STAAR Results, Increased student performance Classroom visits will reflect these practices being in place = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 30 of 55
Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 4: At-risk students will perform comparably to their peers on the STAAR assessment Summative Evaluation: Evidence of increased student performance for identified at-risk students as determined by intervention documentation, developed academic improvement plans and data analysis of student assessment performance Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) The district will comply with TEA documentation requirements and provide intervention for identified at-risk students based on TEA guidelines Principals, Teachers/Staff Counselors, Director of Accountability, PEIMS Clerk STAAR Results, Common and Benchmark assessment, Results, Student Files 2) Campuses can utilize an Academic Improvement Plan to monitor and evaluate services and intervention for identified at-risk students Principals Teachers/Staff STAAR Results,Common and Benchmark assessment Results, Student Academic Performance, Report Cards 3) Provide Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) training to increase the academic performance of LEP students on STAAR/STAAR M/ TELPAS with a targeted focus on reading, science, and mathematics Principal, Classroom Teachers, Instructional Service, Region 10 Specialists, Coordinator of Bilingual Education STAAR, TELPAS scores, Reduced time as LEP = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 31 of 55
Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 5: At-risk students will be provided with academic and learning supports appropriate to their particular need Summative Evaluation: Evidence of support for identified at-risk student will be determined by RTI meeting documentation, counseling and guidance documentation, counselor logs, homebound documentation, Head Start program documentation and Pre-Kindergarten services documentation Strategy Description TITLE I 1) Campuses will have regularly scheduled RTI meetings and a process that meets the needs of the campus 2) Students will participate in a comprehensive Counseling and Guidance curriculum 3) Campuses will have systems (processes and programs) to address anger management, conflict, and other identified issues 4) Campuses will identify students, notify parents/guardians, and create support structures for students in at risk situations such as dropping out of school, homeless services, nursing and counseling services 5) Identify students in need of pregnancy related services and other homebound services to ensure improvement 6) Continue partnership with Greater Dallas Head Start to identify Pre-Kindergarten classrooms to provide Head Start services 7) Continue to extend Pre- Kindergarten services from halfday to full day program Staff Responsible for Monitoring Principal/designee, RTI Coordinator Counselors, Counselor Supervisor Evidence that Demonstrates Success RTI meeting minutes/agenda Principals, Counselors Counselor's Log Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Director of School Improvement, Director of Accountability, Director of Special Education Principals and Homebound Coordinator Executive Director of Elementary Schools, Elementary Principals Counselor's schedule/lesson plans Parent notification, number of at risk students, student files Homebound logs, documentation of services Head Start student data, local developed report Principals, Executive Teacher schedule, lesson plans, attendance records Director of Elementary Schools, Pre- Kindergarten Teachers Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June Generated by Plan4Learningcom 32 of 55
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Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 6: LISD students will participate in STEM related activities that support their attainment of the learning standards, mastery of 21st century skills and prepare them for post-secondary success Summative Evaluation: Student proficiency will be determined by analysis of data from benchmarks in identified grades, lesson plan documentation of incorporated technology standards in lesson plans and NCLB annual technology reporting Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Provide parents with opportunities to learn about STEM through information tables at school programs, athletic events and community events Deputy Superintendent, Executive Directors, Instructional Coachers, Master Teachers, Principal, Teachers PBLs, STEM showcases, STAAR 2) Provide parents with hands-on introductory learning models that incorporate technology and 21st century skills Campuses, Principals, Teachers Parent Surveys, Parent engagement measures 3) Instructional staff will incorporate technology application TEKS in their subject areas and regular instruction incorporate 21st century learning skills Director of Instructional Technology, Teachers, Technology Support personell Lesson Plans, Walk-thrus 4) Create tiered teacher training that allows teachers to participate in collaborative opportunities that equip them with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement our STEM initiative Deputy Superintendent, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, STEM department, Lesson Plans, Walk thrus, STAAR 5) Provide staff development opportunities to increase information and communication literacy resulting in technology integration in instruction Director of Instructional Technology Sign-in sheets, Class evaluations and reflections 6) Ensure that each teacher is sufficiently proficient in the use of technology hardware Director of Instructional Technology Sign-in sheets, Surveys Generated by Plan4Learningcom 34 of 55
7) Implement TSI intervention strategies that prepare students for success on the TSI exams and participation in Dual Credit Courses 8) Strengthen AP and IB programs by focusing on increasing teacher quality and student interventions Advanced Academic TSI Ready Students Director Dual Credit Course Offerings LHS Leadership Team Advanced Academic Director LHS Leadership Teacher Professional Development AP/IB participation AP/IB test scores = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 35 of 55
Goal 1: Lancaster ISD will ensure staff is using effective instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and develop necessary intervention plans for any student that is not performing well Performance Objective 7: Expand information and communication technology opportunities and delivery options Summative Evaluation: Evidence of increased implementation of information and communication technology will be determined through software inventories and usage reports, professional development for tools and resources documentation, and technology inventories Strategy Description 1) Provide access to electronic resources on the district intranet for staff anytime/anywhere 2) Provide access for staff and students to online learning with rich media such as streaming video, podcasts, applets, animation, etc 3) Utilize information tools and systems in the district for communication, management of schedules, resources, performance assessment, and professional development(ieeduphoria/dmac, Review 360,TEAMS) 4) Expand and upgrade technology to support student development of 21st century learning skills 5) Provide every core academic classroom with presentation devices that support student engagement in learning 6) Make use of satellite campuses to provide students with additional opportunities to use technology to support their learning outcomes TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Executive Director of Technology Executive Director of Technology, Director of Instructional Technology Director of Instructional Technology, Executive Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent Executive Director of Technology, Deputy Superintendent, Director of Instructional Technology 1 Executive Director of Technology, Director of Instructional Technology Executive Director of Accountability, Community partners, Principals Evidence that Demonstrates Success External access to intranet, Usage logs Access to online learning resource, lesson plans Schedules available in TEAMS Eduphoria Workshop used for professional development documentation DMAC utilized for data warehouse Technology inventory, Needs Survey Inventory of classrooms with presentation devices CFAs, Benchmarks, STAAR, Satallite campus usage reports Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June Generated by Plan4Learningcom 36 of 55
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Goal 2: We will attract, retain, develop, and evaluate high quality personnel to ensure all staff are held accountable and receive the support necessary to achieve our mission and District Aims Performance Objective 1: Offer innovative educational opportunities and incentives to attract quality staff and stipends for critical need areas Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by incentive programs available to staff, stipend documentation for critical needs areas, and documentation of activities related to the establishment of an employee childcare center Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Identify critical need areas as approved by Board of Trustees Director of Human Resources List of identified critical areas 2) Provide opportunties for teachers to complete a STEM Masters Degree or 18-hour STEM content update to develop and retain high quality teachers Director of Human Resources, Director of STEM District Leadership Team Completion of Degree Programs Retention of Teachers 3) Provide stipends to teachers who complete the STEM Master Degree or 18-hour Content update to retain high quality teachers Director of STEM District Leadership Team District Leadership Team Completion of Degree Programs Retention of Teachers 4) Attend job fairs, recruit from teacher certification programs, and advertise to maintain competitive avenues for attracting highly qualified teachers Director of Human Resources Teacher Recruitment in high needs areas = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 38 of 55
Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community Performance Objective 1: Enable LISD facilities to effectively utilize electronic media and displays for district communications to all stakeholders Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by key communicator responsibility and completion documentation, billboard displays in the community, key communicator professional development documentation, installation and utilization of campus display monitors Strategy Description 1) Continue to use key communicators at all facilities to assist with electronic media outlets in respective departments and on campuses 2) Continue to use communication template format for usage with media displays 3) Utilize billboards and other resources to display positive accomplishments/news about the district TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Communication Team, Media Specialist, Principals, Directors Communication Team, Executive Director of Technology Superintendent, Communication Team 4) Utilize media display monitors for each campus Executive Direcor of Technology Evidence that Demonstrates Success Staff identified Template created,messages created & displayed Display monitors purchased Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 39 of 55
Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community Performance Objective 2: Enhance the district website to be a more effective tool for external communication with all stakeholders Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by key communicator team established, website professional development documentation, and website information current and updated weekly Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring 1) Allocate staff to support the website Executive Director of Technolgody, Communication Team, Media Specialist 2) Utilize key communicators to provide current communication to the campus and department websites weekly 3) Utilize key communicators to create and maintain campus/department websites weekly Communication Team, Media Specialist, Campus Key Communicators Communication Team, Key Communicators, Department Directors Evidence that Demonstrates Success Role defined, Website support provided Website information provided Site pages created, Site pages maintained Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 40 of 55
Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community Performance Objective 3: Utilize all forms of digital and print media to communicate district information to students, parents, and community members Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by district information communicated via media outlets, high school media/journalism student photographs, videos and audio productions published on the website, Superintendent Tiger Vision, and School Messenger automated phone contacts log Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Explore the possibliity of broadcasting LISD Board of Trustee meetings via cable and internet Communication Team, Executive Director of Technology Meetings broadcast 2) Create public service announcements to air on the cable channel, local radio, or podcast on district website Communication Team District announcements aired on media outlets or posted to the website 3) Utilize LHS media and journalism students to produce and maintain items for enewsletters, public service announcements, and audio/video recording of special events Communication Team,High School Principal, High School Media Teacher, High School Journalism Teacher Articles produced by students Service announcements produced by students 4) Continue to stream key district events such as LHS graduation = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 41 of 55
Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community Performance Objective 4: Utilize print media to communicate with students, parents, and community members Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by district newsletters, campus newsletters, district information included in the City of Lancaster publications, and the high school media/journalism LISD Courier publication Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Produce district newsletter to be sent to parents and community a minimum of three times a year Communication Team Parent Newsletters Created 2) Continue to partner with City of Lancaster to distribute district information to reduce mailing costs Communication Team District information included in city newsletters = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 42 of 55
Goal 3: Enhance LISD's public image by increasing the effectiveness of internal and external communication, and marketing initiatives that will lead to greater understanding and trust among all facets of the district and community Performance Objective 5: Utilize new digital/media resources to communicate with students, parents, and community members with technology Summative Evaluation: Evidenced by posts on the Lancaster ISD Webo, Twitter, You Tube and Facebook Feedback from subscribers to the District's Webo, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Continue to use established posting protocol and schedules for selected digital technology Communication Team, Executive Director of Technology, Webmaster Protocols defined 2) Expand the use of digital communication technology by teachers and students Executive Director of Technology, Director of Instructional Technology Digital communication outlets use reports, access logs 3) Expand and evaluate the effective use of digital communication technology by teachers and students = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 43 of 55
Goal 4: In concert with the learner, family, and instructional staff, we will refine and consistently implement throughout the district a system to ensure students achieve personally challenging goals related to academics, interest, and career aspirations Performance Objective 1: Create and refine the process that will enable all students to master high quality rigorous learning standard while accomplishing personally challenging academic and career goals Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators will include documentation of print and media parent communication, campus/district sign in sheets and communication logs, campus/classroom site visit feedback, acceleration and tutorial schedules, college and career surveys and activities, completed choice sheets and pathway selection, College Go Get It Week activities, and AVID implementation Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Continue to use a communication system between parents, campuses and districts(ie, newsletters, email) Communication Team, Principals 2) Connect with parents throughout the school year using a variety of communication Executive Directors,Principals Teachers Written documentation to parents, Contact logs 3) Establish classroom visitation days throughout the school year Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Executive Directors, Principals Site Visit Schedule/Feedback 4) Each campus will design a Family STEM Night throughout the school year to keep parents informed of major events Executive Directors, Principals Sign-in sheets, Agendas 5) Establish flexible tutoring times for students that are convenient for parents (early morning as well as evening) Principals Teachers Tutoring Schedule, STAAR 6) Design instructional units that introduce elementary students to a variety of careers to include innovative opportunties such as campus visits, field trips, online field trips, College visits, and other technology mediums such as Skype, Oovoo, Edmodo etc Principals Counselors Teachers STEM Team Lesson plans 7) Administer career and academic survey to all middle school students Principals, Teachers, Counselor Survey results Generated by Plan4Learningcom 44 of 55
8) Utilize College & Career coordinator to provide higher education and career opportunities for all students 9) Establish criteria for middle school portfolios in conjunction with the Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) 10) Establish yearly meetings with each grade level counselor to ensure students are on the right academic track 11) Establish STEM career pathway opportunities that meet the needs of students to include bridging opportunties Counselors, Principals College/Career Coordinator Executive Directors Principals Teachers Principal,Teachers, Counselors Director of College/Career Readiness, STEM Design Team 12) Continue the "More Than a Diploma" Initiative Executive Director Director of College/Career Readiness Principal 13) Continue "College Go Get It Week" activities Director of College/Career Readiness AVID Teachers STEM Teachers Counselors 14) Continue to offer AVID program for teachers and students in secondary schools that align with the STEM pathways 15) Evaluate student results on state assessments and college entrance exams for continued improvement on College and Career Readiness standards for all students Executive Director of Secondary Schools, Director of College/Career Readiness, Director of School Improvement, Counselors, STEM Team Principal, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services Team, Director of Team College and Career Readiness Documentation of services College/career nights Texas Scholars agenda/ schedule Portfolio criteria Counselors sign-in sheets Choice sheets Course outline of career pathways Programs/activities, Surveys Feedback/evaluation Posters/agenda/list Teacher training logs/agendas, List of AVID teachers Students results on CCRS Generated by Plan4Learningcom 45 of 55
16) 3rd - 12th grade students will complete the Youth Truth Survey to share perceptions of the quality of the instructional programs, campus culture, and STEM STEM Evaluation Director Campus Principals Campus STEM Survey Leads Youth Truth Data = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 46 of 55
Goal 4: In concert with the learner, family, and instructional staff, we will refine and consistently implement throughout the district a system to ensure students achieve personally challenging goals related to academics, interest, and career aspirations Performance Objective 2: Consistently implement instructional processes throughout the district that support increased student achievement Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators will include professional development agendas and sign-in sheets, professional development catalog, and data meeting documentation Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Continue to train teachers on the connection between state accountability and STAAR exams Deputy Superintendent Sign-in sheets, Agendas 2) Require teachers to attend reflective data meetings utilizing information from common assessments and benchmarks Deputy Superintendent, Executive Directors, Master Teachers, Principals Sign-in sheets, Common Assessments,Benchmark Reports = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 47 of 55
Goal 5: We will identify, integrate and model the principles of character, as well as develop means of assessing student demonstration of these principles Performance Objective 1: Implement an effective education program on each campus that focuses on the principles of character, leadership and personal development for students, staff and parents Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators will include character program selection, documentation of student leadership development, documentation of character program activities on each campus in lesson plans, scheduled events and programs Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Implement character attributes identified in the Belief statements of the Vision 2020 Executive Directors Principals Counselors Counselor lesson plans 2) Provide students with opportunities to develop measurable goals in their academic, physical and social areas of life through the TIGER WAY and Character Education Executive Directors, Deputy Superintendent, PBL Coaches Campus Administrators, Counselors Monthly Counseling Reports = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 48 of 55
Goal 5: We will identify, integrate and model the principles of character, as well as develop means of assessing student demonstration of these principles Performance Objective 2: Promote parent involvement and develop partnerships with businesses and local agencies and organizations as part of the district Character Education initiative Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators will include agendas and sign-in sheets from community information and training sessions, documentation of increased partnerships to support STEM implementation and character education activities, and documentation of student service activities and learning projects Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Continue to recruit knowledgeable and motivational speakers to introduce the program to our partners Executive Directors Principals Counselors Meeting agendas 2) Conduct regular ongoing information and training sessions for community members Executive Directors Principals Counselors Agendas/sign-in sheets 3) Use a variety of forums to promote the Character Education initiative Executive Directors Principals Counselors Student/Parent Support Coordinator Agendas/sign-in sheets 4) Continue to develop and implement opportunities for students to work with community partners to promote and demonstrate character traits through activities and service learning projects Executive Directors Principals Counselor Communication Team College/Career Readiness Director Evidence of community projects 5) Expand partnerships with community groups and organizations to serve as mentors for the Character Education initiative Executive Directors Principals Counselor Communication Team Contact log, List of mentors and partners = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 49 of 55
Goal 5: We will identify, integrate and model the principles of character, as well as develop means of assessing student demonstration of these principles Performance Objective 3: Provide effective and appropriate programs and strategies to address behavior, discipline and other barriers Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators will include meeting agendas, sign-in sheets, and lesson plan documentation of programs and activities for teacher, parent, and student awareness of disciplinary procedures, prevention of sexual abuse, dating violence, school health programs, and issues related to dropout rate, attendance, and graduation rate Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) The district will continue to implement/monitor the Discipline Handbook to consistently implement disciplinary procedures that will provide due process for all students Principals,Assistant Principals, Executive Directors Discipline Handbook, Decrease in number of referrals/removals 2) Implement Review 360 Behavior Management System to implement and track students Principals Behavioral Specialist Individual Student and campus Behavior reports 3) Increase staff, student, and parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of children Principals Counselors Campus data PTA agendas Handouts 4) Address issues related to education about and prevention of dating violence Counselors Principals Nurses/Nurse Assistant LISD Police Department Campus reports/ Handouts/agendas 5) Provide a Coordinated School Health Program PE/Health Teachers, Director of Nurses Meeting minutes/agendas Lesson plans 6) Address issues related to dropout rate, attendance, and graduation rate Executive Directors Principals State/locally developed reports = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 50 of 55
Goal 6: Lancaster ISD will develop and/or refine strategies to maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning and employee effectiveness Performance Objective 1: Establish and refine safety plans across the district to ensure students and staff are safe in the event of a crisis Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators for safety will include documentation of the anti-bullying campaign program and schedule, the district/campus crisis plans, activities and lesson related to online safety and appropriate behavior and discipline data analysis Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Continue anti-bullying and anti-cyber bullying curriculum and or programs Principals Assistant Principals Executive Directors Chief of Police Director of Instructional Technology Survey Results Discipline referrals Counseling Logs 2) Ensure the implementation of comprehensive district and campus crisis plans Principals Chief of Police Counselors District/Campus Crisis Plans 3) Provide instruction in appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response Executive Director of Technology Technology Teachers Media Specialists Counselor Lesson Plan documentation, Curriculum Instructional Planning Guides 4) Review district discipline data to ensure that a safe and orderly environment is maintained PEIMS Clerk Director of Accountability Executive Directors Principals State/Locally developed reports 5) Track discipline placement assignments for various offenses for each campus by each grading period throught the 2013-2014 school year Principal, Staff, Campus Administrators, Deputy Superintendent, Director of Special Population Review 360 will provide campuses with data that will demonstrate fewer discipline incidents compared to prior school year data for a specific period Generated by Plan4Learningcom 51 of 55
6) Monitor campus entry protocols to ensure they support the safety of students and staff Police Department Asst Superintendents Campus Principals Sign-In Sheets Campus Incident Reports = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 52 of 55
Goal 7: Lancaster ISD will continue to pursue funding and resource options that will provide an equitable and quality education for all students while ensuring fiscal responsibility and accomplishing the mission and goals of the District Performance Objective 1: Ensure fiscal responsibility, financial transparency and proper allocation of resources to improve student achievement Summative Evaluation: Evaluation indicators for fiscal responsibility will include documentation of internal controls, quarterly reporting, and professional development agendas and sign-in sheets Strategy Description TITLE I Staff Responsible for Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews Nov Jan Mar June 1) Conduct annual review of the internal controls CFO Directors Principals Annual reports 2) Quarterly financial reports showing actual budget compared to adopted budget CFO Business Office Staff Monthly and/or Quarterly reports 3) Provide training for all necessary district personnel on the district financial procedures CFO Directors Principals Training agendas/minutes/ sign-in sheets = Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue Generated by Plan4Learningcom 53 of 55
Goal Performance Objective Strategy Description System Safeguard Strategies 1 1 2 Continue to use the TEKS Resource System as the district's viable curriculum in core subjects 1 1 5 Provide staff development to teachers on district resources that are tied to the TEKS/STAAR 1 2 2 Create an environment in which students are actively engaged in learning math, reading and writing 1 2 3 Provideinstructional resources and technology for teachers to support district curriculum 1 2 4 1 2 8 Implement intervention programs - such as Think Through Math for math proficiency and IStation Think for Reading/Writing Proficiency - to assist with differentiated instruction and allow each student to be actively engaged to become successful at their own pace Provide extended day learning opportunities - ie tutorials, Saturday School - to strengthen students academic skills and success Generated by Plan4Learningcom 54 of 55
2014-2015 District Improvement Committee Committee Role Name Position Business Representative Jimmy Henderson Edge Group Classroom Teacher Kratrina Cooper West Main Elementary Teacher Classroom Teacher Willisa House Lancaster Middle School Teacher Classroom Teacher Ketra Davenport - King Lancaster High School Teacher Classroom Teacher Chasity McKissic Rolling Hill Elementary Teacher Classroom Teacher Cherish Pipkins Belt Line Elementary Teacher Classroom Teacher Gregory Primus Houston Elementary Teacher Classroom Teacher Gail Rodgers Lancaster ElementaryTeacher Classroom Teacher Vonikki Stephenson Rosa Parks Millbrook Elementary Teacher Classroom Teacher Knikole Taylor George Washington Carver 6th Grade STEM Teacher Classroom Teacher Katrina Vance Pleasant Run Elementary Teacher Community Representative Raelynn Pineda Turn Around Agenda District-level Professional Tamela Horton Executive Director of School Improvement Paraprofessional Sharina Glover BLE Parent Kenneth Govan Parent Tasha Murry Parent Parent Tracy Terrell Parent Parent/Community Member - Board Chair of Lancaster Chamber of Commerce/Business Member - Oncor E Generated by Plan4Learningcom 55 of 55