Highland Park Independent School District 2015-2016 Campus Improvement Plan Accountability Rating: Met Standard Distinction Designations: Academic Achievement in Science Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps 1 of 31
Mission Statement Ensuring Student Success Through a Committment to Excellence Vision Highland Park ISD is committed to leading the way through progressive technology and advanced instructional techniques to develop an educational experience that produces successful life-long learners Elementary Committment Statement At, we believe in order to teach the mind we must first touch the heart. We are committed to building strong character and are passionate about creating a school where every child is valued, respected, and given opportunities for life-long success. Nondiscrimination Notice Highland Park ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activites, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; X of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Goals Goal 1: Will be accountable to all stakeholders of the district by providing the necessary resources and support for the efficient operation of Highland Park 2 of 31
school facilities and programs. Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Goal 3: Will support the actions of the administration and staff that invest in building relationships with the community, families, and students that promote the advocacy of Highland Park Schools. Goal 4: Will support the necessary improvements in the district's curriculum and effective adjustments in instruction that will result in optimumstudent learning and increased student performance. Goal 5: Will provide a high degree of student safety and security for students and personnel including campus facilities and grounds. Ten Schoolwide Components 1, CNA 4, PD Comprehensive Needs Assessment Professional Development 7, T Transition 10, COORD Coordination and Integration of Federal, Local, and State Programs 2, RS 5, PI 8, TIA Reform Strategy Parental Involvement Teacher Involved in Assessment Decisions 3, Highly Qualified HQ 6, Recruitment/Retention R/R of Certified Staff 9, M Timely Assistance for Student Mastery 3 of 31
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Overview HB 5 Evaluation Weaknesses - GT - TELPAS Scores (growth) - UIL - Parent Involvement 4 of 31
Student Achievement Student Achievement Summary Student Achievement Strengths Needs Technology, Grading Policy RTI Progress Monitoring, TELPAS progress 5 of 31
School Culture and Climate School Culture and Climate Summary School Culture and Climate Strengths Needs Accommodating, low staff turnover, Communication Student attendance, consistent discipline within grade levels, classroom accountability 6 of 31
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary Staff Strengths Needs 100% Highly Qualified Substitute training, attendance, Inclusion & SpEd training, Modifying (how to) 7 of 31
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment Strengths Needs Data Disaggregation, Progress Portfolios, Writing, Phonics, Non-negotiables for Power Hour, Math & ELA 8 of 31
Family and Community Involvement Family and Community Involvement Summary Family and Community Involvement Strengths Needs Tuesday Folders info, Parents as Teachers, Safe School/Healthy Students Volunteers, Community Involvement 9 of 31
School Context and Organization School Context and Organization Summary School Organization Strengths Needs Security, notification to parents Parking, transportation 10 of 31
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 Federal Report Card Data Student Data: Assessments State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information) State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versions STAAR Released Test Questions Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results Student Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8 Local diagnostic reading assessment data Local diagnostic math assessment data Local benchmark or common assessments data Student failure and/or retention rates Running Records results Student Data: Student Groups Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groups Number of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etc Male / Female performance and participation data Special education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobility Migrant population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobility At-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobility ELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etc Section 504 data Homeless data Gifted and talented data 11 of 31
Dyslexia Data Response to Intervention (RTI) student achievement data Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators Attendance data Discipline records Violence and/or violence prevention records Student surveys and/or other feedback Employee Data Professional Learning Communities (PLC) data Staff surveys and/or other feedback Campus leadership data Campus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and data Professional development needs assessment data PDAS and/or T-TESS Parent/Community Data Parent surveys and/or other feedback Parent Involvement Rate Support Systems and Other Data Budgets/entitlements and expenditures data Study of best practices Action research results Other additional data 12 of 31
Goals Goal 1: Will be accountable to all stakeholders of the district by providing the necessary resources and support for the efficient operation of Highland Park school facilities and programs. Performance Objective 1: will recruit highly qualified applicants. 100% of the teaching staff will meet NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Teaching Personnel. Summative Evaluation: Highly Qualified report 1) Recruiters will go to college job fairs. 5 Administrators Job fair applications 2) Hire only personnel who are highly qualified according to NCLB definition of Highly Qualified Faculty and Staff. 3) Create an interview team composed of teachers and specialists that utilize a common set of interview questions. 3 Administrators Highly Qualified records 5 Administrators Interview team notes 4) Recruit ESL certified teachers to address needs of LEP students. 3 Administrators Applicant records 5) Recruit GT teachers to address needs of GT students. 3 Administrators Applicant records 13 of 31
Goal 1: Will be accountable to all stakeholders of the district by providing the necessary resources and support for the efficient operation of Highland Park school facilities and programs. Performance Objective 2: Provide a working environment in which staff members understand their work is valued and are provided on going support and encouragement. Summative Evaluation: 95% retention rate of staff 1) Principals will conduct individual conferences with each teachers to discuss walkthroughs and T-TESS 2) Teachers will be provided with opportunities to observe other classrooms to view best practices. 3) Provide in-class support and staff development opportunities for teacher needs identified during walkthroughs and observations. 4) Incentives for teachers to become certified in ESL will be provided after passing appropriate TEXES exams. 5 Principals conference notes 4 Administrators Observation records 4 Principals, Curriculum Coordinator Conference records 2, 4, 10 Administrators Certification records 5) Incentives will be provided for staff members that have perfect attendance. 2, 4 Administrators Attendance records 14 of 31
Goal 1: Will be accountable to all stakeholders of the district by providing the necessary resources and support for the efficient operation of Highland Park school facilities and programs. Performance Objective 3: will provide training that is aligned with the instructional needs of the faculty and staff. 1) Provide training to staff that pertains to the goals and objectives of the campus improvement plan. 4 Administrators staff development agendas 2) Weekly collaboration meetings will focus on district/campus needs. 4 Administrators agendas and notes 3) Curriculum coordinator will provide in-class support and planning assistance to all teachers. 4) Provide campus training for general education and special education staff on instructional strategies for high need populations. 3, 4 Principals and curriculum coordinator planning logs and lesson plans 2, 4 Administrators staff development agendas 5) Staff will be provided with CPI training and updates. 4, 10 Administrators, CPI certifications trainer 6) Substitute teachers will be provided a professional development training that will include expectations and emergency/safety information. 2 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators staff development agendas State System Safeguard Strategies 7) To support writing instruction teachers will be provided with Empowering Writers (2nd - 5th Grade), campus wide writing using rubrics, writing across all content areas 8) Teachers will participate in curriculum team meeting (Math team & Literacy team) 1, 2 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinator, Teachers 1, 4 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinator 9) All Math teachers are trained in AVMR Administrators,Curriculum Coordinator Lessons seen in the classrooms staff development agendas assessment & instructional implementation of numeracy education 15 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 1: Continue to use assessment and data disaggregation as well as vertical and horizontal planning to improve achievement to reach state and federal achievement standards on all tests by all subgroups. 1) Teachers, administrators, and support personnel will meet after each curriculum based assessment to discuss results of data, identify and plan for individual student needs. 2) Disaggregate benchmark data and use results to make needed adjustments to curriculum and instruction. 1, 8 Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator 8 Principal, teachers, Curriculum Coordinator STAAR data reports, Renaissance Learning Scores, Six Week Assessments, Portfolios, DMAC STAAR data reports, Renaissance Learning Scores, Six Week Assessments, Portfolios, DMAC 16 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 2: Teachers will use successful and exemplary practices daily to ensure student success in all core content areas. Teachers will implement lessons as the basis of instruction to diagnose, prescribe, and reteach skills as necessary. Teachers will supplement lessons with grade level activities and content-based assessments. 1) Teachers will work with students at-risk of not passing assessments or weak in specific TEKS during Power Hour (intervention time). 2 Teachers, Principals Report Cards, STAR reports, assessment data, STAAR scores, DMAC 2) Teachers will disaggregate data from all ongoing assessments. 2 Teachers, Principal, Portfolios, STAR reports, report cards, DMAC RTI team 3) Use data disaggregation to track the response to intervention of at-risk students. 2 Principals, Teachers, Curriculum Coordinator Portfolios, STAR reports, assessment data, DMAC 4) Teachers work in collaborative teams together to meet specific students needs. State System Safeguard Strategies 5) Provide multiple opportunities for daily writing across all content areas. 1, 3, 7 Teachers assessment data, portfolios, DMAC 1, 2, 3 Teachers, Principals lesson plans, observations 17 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 3: 10% of students in each subgroup will perform at the advanced academic level on STAAR assessments. Summative Evaluation: STAAR scores 1) Classroom teachers will implement small group instruction and technology integration that addresses rigor for all learners. 2) Each classroom will provide an enrichment time (Power Hour) to address, all academics needs/levels. 2 Teachers, administrators academic scores, observations 2 Classroom Teacher, Class Schedule, academic scores, observations Principal 18 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 4: Provide multiple opportunities for daily writing across all content areas. 1) Use common writing strategies/structures Teachers, Principal, Curriculum Coordinator journals, graphic organizers 19 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 5: Utilize Response to Intervention to identify and implement Tier I, II and III intervention strategies to strengthen classroom instruction and intervention processes in effort to reach achievement standards at each grade level and subgroup. 1) Utilize universal screenings to identify at-risk students earlier and track progress of interventions 2) Focus on Tier I instructional practices through Fundamental Five to provide high quality instruction to all students in the regular education classroom. 3) Provide training and support for staff with special education students in order to provide effective intervention for individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2, 9 Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, RTI team STAAR data, Six Week Assessments, Renaissance Learning Testing (Reading, Math & Early Literacy) 2, 3 Classroom TeachersWalk-throughs, T-TESS, STAAR data, Six Week Assessments, Renaissance Learning 4, 7 Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator agenda, session notes 20 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 6: 75% of ESL students will meet standards for STAAR. 1) Provide training in ESL strategies to all teachers. 4 ESL and Curriculum Agendas, increase in the number of certified ESL teachers Coordinators 2) Provide TELPAS rater training for all ESL teachers. 4 ESL Coordinator Training Records and agenda 3) Majority of current/future staff will be ESL certified Principal Teacher certifications 21 of 31
Goal 2: Will support the actions of the school administration and staff that promotes the general welfare and success of the students enrolled in Highland Park campuses. Performance Objective 7: Increase the scores of economically disadvantage and at-risk students on state assessments by 15% by identifying areas of need for each subgroup in academics, behavior, and parental involvement. 1) Provide training and support for classroom teacher in addressing the needs of special education and economically disadvantaged students. 2) Provide staff development on inclusion, as well as working with students with an emotional disturbance. 3) Review the number of special education students taking STAAR ALT II/STAAR Accommodated and increase the number of special education students served through inclusion. 2, 3, 4 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator 2, 3, 4 Administrators, Curriculum Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator 2, 9, 10 Special Education Coordinator, Principals Training agendas, walkthroughs Training agendas, walkthroughs STAAR Accommodated/ALT II rosters, SPED placement data 4) Provide multiple parent trainings Principals, Safe Schools Healthy Students, Parents as Teachers Parent surveys after training is provided 22 of 31
Goal 3: Will support the actions of the administration and staff that invest in building relationships with the community, families, and students that promote the advocacy of Highland Park Schools. Performance Objective 1: Improve communication with parents and community members by encouraging involvement with school events/activities. 1) Grade level newsletter will be sent home in Tuesday folders and posted on the HP website. 2) Representatives from each grade level will attend all Parent Involvement meetings. 6 Teachers, Principals Campus website 6 Administrators PTO agendas 3) All parents will be contacted for at least 2 conferences (Fall & Spring). 6 Teachers, Principals Parent sign in sheets 4) Campus website will be updated frequently to provide current information with parents and students. 5) Parents will also have opportunities to communicate via Class DoJo, classroom folders 6) Begin using HP Elementary social media outlets to get information out to parents. 6 administrators website logs 6 Teachers, Parents Parental Contacts Principals email, parent portal information, Facebook page 23 of 31
Goal 3: Will support the actions of the administration and staff that invest in building relationships with the community, families, and students that promote the advocacy of Highland Park Schools. Performance Objective 2: Plan and implement a variety of activities to involve all parents in the education of their students. Summative Evaluation: Sign in sheets, parent surveys, campus calendar, grade level newsletters 1) The following opportunities will be provided for parent involvement: 6 Administrators sign in logs Back to School Blast Sept. 3rd @ 5:30-7:00 Homecoming Sept. 11th Student Yearbook Pictures Sept. 18th Fall Book Fair Sept. 21st-25th Pastries for Parents Sept. 23rd Grandparent Lunch October 16th Monster Mash - November 29th Veteran's Day Program November 11th Parent Day November 13th Music Program (3rd, 4th & 5th) December 10th Christmas Party December 17th Music Program (Kinder, 1st & 2nd) February 11th Valentines Party February 12th Career Day - February 22nd Hornet Hoopla March 10th STAAR Test (4th & 5th) - March 29th & 30th Spring Book Fair April 11th 15th Donuts for Dad April 13th Literacy Night April 14th Muffins for Mom May 4th STAAR Test (3rd, 4th & 5th) May 9th, 10th & 11th Health Day May 12th & 13th Kindergarten Graduation May 20th @ 9:00 Sports-A-Rama May 20th Awards Assemblies May 25th Backyard Blast May 26th 2) Invite parents and community members to work as volunteers on regular basis. 6 Administrators Volunteer logs 24 of 31
3) Encourage and invite families to join Parents as Teachers. 6 PAT coordinator, Principal PAT enrollment 25 of 31
Goal 3: Will support the actions of the administration and staff that invest in building relationships with the community, families, and students that promote the advocacy of Highland Park Schools. Performance Objective 3: Attendance rates will reach and/or exceed 97% 1) Conduct home visits for students who are frequently absent and utilize the courts to support Compulsory Attendance Laws. 6 Administrators Attendance reports 2) Conference/Call parents of students who are frequently absent/tardy. 6 Teachers, Attendance reports, parent contact reports Administrators 3) Send notice in US mail to parents to notify parents about their child's excessive absences. 6 Administrators attendance records 26 of 31
Goal 4: Will support the necessary improvements in the district's curriculum and effective adjustments in instruction that will result in optimum student learning and increased student performance. Performance Objective 1: Educate our "digital" students as 21st Century learners. 1) All Elementary Classrooms will use Smart Boards, Mimio and IPads as instructional tools with students. 2) All teachers with access to a Smart Board or Mimio will use it as an instructional tool. 3) All General Education students complete Renaissance Learning and Special Education students complete Unique for assessing students to guide intervention. 4) All appropriate classrooms will have access to Istation & Think Through Math (TEA online resource) to support student improvement & success 5) Utilize science lab to provide enhanced opportunities for hands-on instruction of science concepts. 6) Use of technology lab, laptops, and ipads to allow students opportunities for individual hands-on application of Technology TEKS. 2 Principals, technology coordinator walkthroughs 2 Principals walkthroughs 1, 8 Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator 2 Administrators, Science teachers Reports Reports, improvement in Math & ELA Science grades and STAAR scores 2 Teachers Technology usage, walkthroughs 27 of 31
Goal 5: Will provide a high degree of student safety and security for students and personnel including campus facilities and grounds. Performance Objective 1: The campus will provide a safe, modern learning environment for all students. Summative Evaluation: safety record 1) Provide ongoing training for staff and students on procedures to maintain and protect the campus. 2) Support student transition from 5th grade to the Middle School by participating in an orientation at the end of the school year. 3) Support student transition from PK to the Kindergarten by participating in a teacher/class visit at the end of the school year. 4) Implement district Bullying Protocol and campus prevention through Bully Reporter, Counselor Lessons and Character Counts. 6 Administrators, Chief 7 Administrators, 5th grade teachers 7 Administrators, PK and Kindergarten teachers 2 Administrators, Counselor, Character Counts Teachers Safety reports orientation documentation orientation documentation Decrease in referrals 28 of 31
Goal 5: Will provide a high degree of student safety and security for students and personnel including campus facilities and grounds. Performance Objective 2: will prepare staff and students for emergency situations. Summative Evaluation: safety audit 1) Train required personnel in CPR and AED equipment. 4 Nurse, Administrators 2) Conduct drills frequently to ensure staff and students know procedures. Administrator, Chief of Police 3) Before being allowed entrance into the building, all visitors must state the reason for their visit. Then every visitor must sign in through our computer system. Before leaving they must sign out. Administrators, office staff, Chief 4) Utilize video monitoring system to enhance security. Administrators, Chief 5) Classroom doors are to remain locked at all times. Teachers, Administrators, Chief 6) Every grade level will be provided with a walkie talkie for any events outside of the building. Training logs Drill logs sign in/out logs Safety records Doors are closed and locked Teachers, Principals constant contact with teachers 29 of 31
Goal 5: Will provide a high degree of student safety and security for students and personnel including campus facilities and grounds. Performance Objective 3: Promote the development and demonstration of positive behavior and character traits from all students and staff. 1) Provide a positive and safe learning environment for students through the Campus Positive Behavioral plan and Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies. 2 Teachers, Administrators 2) Provide weekly Character Counts lessons focused around the 6 pillars. 2 Administrators, Character Counts Teachers 3) Class DoJo will be used in grades 1st-5th Administrators, Teachers decrease office referrals and maximize classroom instruction. Increase of Positive referrals and mystery motivators. Referrals 30 of 31
Goal Objective Strategy 1 3 7 State System Safeguard Strategies Description To support writing instruction teachers will be provided with Empowering Writers (2nd - 5th Grade), campus wide writing using rubrics, writing across all content areas 2 2 5 Provide multiple opportunities for daily writing across all content areas. 31 of 31