Strategy/Activity Responsible Person(s) Timeline Estimated Cost Parents will be notified of extra-curricular programs/ classes/ opportunities (e.g., ExploreMore, Duke TIP) that are available for students identified as GT. Melanie Schaefer 8/11 – 6/12 N/A A parent meeting will be held informing parents of the identification process, services provided, etc. Amity Kukla Melanie Schaefer 1/12 N/A Students identified as GT will receive specially designed instruction in a pull-out program provided by the staff developer. Melanie Schaefer 10/11-6/12 N/A Differentiation strategies will be implemented in the classroom to meet the needs of students identified as GT. Amity Kukla Melanie Schaefer Classroom Teachers 8/11 – 6/12 N/A Goal A4: Extended School Services (ESS) All students receiving extended school services (ESS) will show a 5% growth in their targeted content areas on the May 2012 MAP assessment. Strategy/Activity Responsible Person(s) Timeline Estimated Cost Students will be referred by teachers for ESS based on formal (e.g., MAP) and informal classroom assessments. Parents will be notified of the referral and available services. ESS Coordinator (Chrissy Roseberry) 10/11 N/A A daytime waiver will be used to provide strategic support for grade students. Amity Kukla ESS Coordinator (Chrissy Roseberry) 10/11-5/12 $2065 (ESS funds) Compass/Odyssey labs will be provided after school (fall and spring sessions) for students in 2nd-5th grades. Students will work on activities specifically geared towards their academic needs and performance levels. Amity Kukla ESS Coordinator (Chrissy Roseberry) 10/11-12/11 3/12-4/12 $1830 (ESS funds/ instructional budget may be needed
Cost Students will be referred by the classroom teachers for Response to Intervention (RtI) based on MAP scores and classroom performance. The RtI team, including the classroom teacher, will communicate the interventions that are in place and the students’ progress with parents/guardians on a consistent basis. Melanie Schaefer Andrea Spears Classroom Teachers 8/11-6/12 N/A In addition to the core reading and math programs, students in RtI will receive targeted interventions within the classroom. Those requiring more intensive intervention programs will participate in research-based intervention programs, such as Voyager Reading, V-Math, and Fast ForWord. The students’ progress will be consistently monitored in order to determine next steps. Melanie Schaefer Andrea Spears Amity Kukla 8/11-6/12 Varies (cost of Voyager materials) Primary teachers will provide intentional integration of science and social studies concepts during the reading block. (Students who participate in Fast ForWord often miss science/social studies time.) Classroom Teachers 8/11 – 6/12 N/A Goal A7: Service-Learning All students will participate in service-learning projects that are closely connected to the curriculum and make a positive impact on society. Strategy/Activity Responsible Person(s) Timeline Estimated Cost Implement a “Service-Learning Showcase” wall to display information about GLE’s successes, current projects, and possible future projects. Darcy Albers Michele Augsback Caity Baker (SL coordinator) 1/12-6/12 $300 (grant funds) Increase student reflection during and after service-learning projects are completed. Classroom teachers 8/11-6/12 N/A Continue to serve as a model for service-learning in our district and community and encourage other schools to participate. Amity Kukla Caity Baker (SL coordinator) 8/11-6/12 $3000 (grant funds)
Goal B2: Community and Family Engagement Community and parent involvement will increase. Strategy/Activity Responsible Person(s) Timeline Estimated Cost B1. There will be a focused effort to increase community business involvement in the classrooms. Every classroom will involve at least one community business in at least one learning activity throughout the year. (i.e., service learning project, guest speaker, field trip, etc.) Classroom teachers 8/11-6/12 Varies depending on project B2. School-wide curriculum-related family nights will be offered at least once per trimester. (Individual grade levels may also provide family nights.) Amity Kukla Melanie Schaefer PTA Classroom Teachers 8/11-6/12 Varies depending on event B3. In order to increase the involvement of male family members, the Watch D.O.G.S. program will be implemented. Linda Cross 11/11 – 6/12 $300 (FRC funds) Component C. Promote New Technology Priority Needs Goal (Addresses the Priority Needs) In order to support 21st Century Learning skills and the district goals, our students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to use technology. Parent and student survey results gathered in the fall of 2011 showed a need for more technology in the building and student use of the technology. Increase staff and student access to and use of modern relevant technology.