2013-16 Executive Summary School Improvement Plan School Name: Haw Creek Elementary School AdvancED Standards FCS Departments Purpose and Direction Governance and Leadership Teaching and Assessing for Learning Resources and Support Systems Using Results for Continuous Improvement Academics & Accountability Educational Leadership Facilities and Operations Finance and Operations Food and Nutrition Services Human Resources Public Information and Communications School Safety and Discipline Special Education Student Support Services Superintendent Technology and Information Services Transportation Continuous Improvement Goal AdvancED Standards Support from FCS Department(s) Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Indicator 3.10 Grading and reporting are based on clearly defined criteria that represent the attainment of content knowledge and skills and are consistent across grade levels and courses. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. Indicator 5.1 The school establishes and maintains a clearly defined and comprehensive student assessment system. Continued support of the development of a comprehensive local assessment system. Continued training and support in the development and utilization of performance-based assessments. Continued support of district collaboration to ensure consistent communication of results (standards-based report cards).
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. Teachers and administrators will participate in current data teams training. Develop and implement a school-wide data teams plan. Monitor student progress through data teams led by trained teacher leaders. If teachers work collaboratively to monitor student progress, then they will have specific student data to better inform instructional planning and differentiation. October 13- ongoing Data Teams training for admin. And teacher leaders Learning Station Academics and Accountability Department Support
Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement. Identify a TKES Pilot teacher team. Implement the TAPS portion of the TKES with the pilot team. Job embedded professional learning to orient all faculty on the TKES process and TAPS If teachers have a deep understanding of the standards/ elements of effective teaching practices (TAPS), then they can reflect on their own teaching practices and seek continuous improvement with a positive impact on student achievement. August 13- March 14 Admin. TKES training DOE Platform access Admin. redelivery and facilitation of the TKES process. Human Resources Department
2013-14 Professional Learning Plan for School Improvement Planning School Name: Haw Creek Elementary Professional Learning Goal(s): Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s): All teachers will become proficient in the development and instructional use of performance based assessments. Teachers will utilize collaborative planning, participate in peer observations within school and within district schools, and become knowledgeable of the Teacher Keys. All teachers will understand and utilize the data teams process. Develop a comprehensive and balanced assessment system that informs instruction and clearly communicates students’ level of mastery of standards. Develop and fully utilize a comprehensive collection of appropriate level texts (informational and literary) integrated across all content areas to ensure challenging learning experiences for all students. Date # Hours Description of Learning Activities August 1 Pre-Planning (School) 8 Introduction to School Improvement Planning Grade level collaborative planning August 2 Pre-Planning (District) 8 District collaboration – Grade level curriculum overviews, report card updates Grade level collaborative planning August 5 Pre-Planning 8 ITS Learning training Grade level collaborative planning August 6 Pre-Planning 8 Grade level collaborative planning August 7 Pre-Planning 8 Grade level collaborative planning TKES Orientation August 28 Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School) 3.5 Mandated Reporter CPR, First Aid Training Report Cards- 3 vs.4 Discussion
September 18 Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District) 3.5 District Collaboration across LAC Group by Grade Level- ITS Learning Resources, 3 vs 4 on Report Cards, Common Assessments, Interim Results Analysis January 6 Prof. Dev. Day (School) 8 Continue TKES familiarization Data Teams Performance-Based Assessments 14 Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.) 8 District Collaboration Grade level collaborative planning Data Team Meetings Continue TKES familiarization May 27 Post-Planning 8 Data Analysis for School Improvement TKES Pilot Team Reflections May 28 Post-Planning 8 Grade Level Collaboration and Summative Data Analysis Total Hours: 79