2.Staff Development 2. Train teachers in integrating curriculum through HET and Learning Focused Models with an emphasis on the 5 elements of STEAM Administrators Reading/Math Coaches Magnet Coordinators June 2013 -May $100,000 ($50,000 from 2013 Title 1 Roll forward funds) Classroom Walkthroughs, Lesson Plans, records 3. Time 3.Participate in curriculum development training and opportunities to develop integrated curriculum Classroom Teachers Reading/Math Coaches Magnet Coordinators Administrators October 2013 - May 2-14 $5000 (Approx.) for subs Lesson Plans Classroom Walkthroughs 4.Student motivation 4A. Develop Student Data Notebooks at each grade level to provide progress monitoring tool for students. 4B Investigate implementation of a K-6 AVID program Classroom Teachers Reading/Math Coaches Magnet Coordinators Administrators August 2013-May 2014 $1000 for Notebooks and materials. Student Data Notebooks 5.Parent Involvement 5. Provide opportunities for parents to participate in a wide variety of programs about their students’ academic progress and support their efforts in the home. Title One Teachers Administrators August 2013-May 2014 $4800. (Title 1 Funds) Agendas and sign in sheets from the Parent nights offered. 6.Integrating content areas 6A. Model use of informational text and reflective writing in mathematics that ensures critical thinking learning environment. 6B. Incorporate a reflective writing section in student journals to summarize math lessons for students to explain their thinking. Math Coach classroom teacher schedule Student journals August 2013- May 2014 Student journals Math coach observations/peer coaching
7.Lack of Technology and training 7. Provide staff development in the integration of technology in the classroom to develop student centered learning and support differentiated instruction. Technology Specialist Administrators Classroom Teachers. August 2013-May 2014 $2-5000 for subs Classrooms Walkthrough observations. 8. Lack of rigor and fidelity in teaching the content area of science 8a. Provide PD in utilization of FOSS Kits 8b. Support teachers in the utilization of the FOSS Kits; set an expectation as to how many FOSS lessons they will be required to teach per semester 8c. Provide PD in best practices in science instruction and model how to incorporate project-based learning throughout the curriculum with an emphasis on engineering 8d. Develop STEAM Standards of Practice that engage students as they investigate the natural world around them while strengthening the knowledge base of faculty and staff about each individual component (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), while tying these standards to our varied Magnet Programs. STEAM Teacher (S for science) STEAM Teacher (S for science); Administration Magnet Coordinators; STEAM Teachers (S for science & E for engineering); Administration; Community Stakeholders Magnet Coordinators; STEAM Teachers (all); Administration; Faculty & Staff; Community Stakeholders October 2013 October October October 0 $3,000 for FOSS Kit consumable replacements $5,000.00 $1-2,500.00 for binders and ink Faculty Meeting Agenda Science Lab Schedule; Lesson Plans; FOSS usage tracking sheet Powerpoint Presentations; Exit Slips; Classroom Observations; Lesson Plans; Data Notebooks Binders; Lesson Plans; Classroom Observations; Lab Utilization; Exit Slips; Parent Surveys; Feedback from Community Partners
Non-Highly Effective Instructors Provide the number of instructional staff and paraprofessionals that are teaching and/or who are not highly effective. *When using percentages, include the number of teachers the percentage represents (e.g., 70% [35]). Number of staff and paraprofessionals that are teaching out-of-field/and who are not highly effective Provide the strategies that are being implemented to support the staff in becoming highly effective 18% (10) teachers are currently out of field for ESOL All teachers are currently completing professional development ESOL coursework being offered through the district.