2013-16 Executive Summary School Improvement Plan School Name: Silver City Elementary________________ 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) Guided Math Training Performance Based Assessments Continued development of integrated units of study based on the CCGPS 21st tools to enhance student learning Teaching and Assessing for Learning Continued support for the implementation of BYOT and updated technology to connect our students’ learning to our global Continued collaboration with Special Education to ensure that staff and resources are available to provide the services necessary for students to reach their educational goals. Professional learning opportunities for administrators and teachers related to Assessment for Learning, Guided Math Training and integrated unit design.
New Phonics Program (Cindy Cupp) Implement Character Education instruction Establish norms for collaborative Planning real world connections Kindergarten SRA program Build School—wide Integrated Unit Themes Establish Science Lab with real world connections and Performance Based Assessments Address math instruction by piloting the New Zealand Numeracy Project Differentiated Math groups k-5 Incorporate technology Further expand Data Teams to research and monitor assessment results to drive differentiated instruction real world connections Continue to use Data Teams to research and monitor assessment results to drive differentiated instruction Expand the New Zealand Numeracy Project to all level classrooms. Assessment Strategies Assessment Strategies Assessment Strategies Assessment Strategies Assessment Strategies FCSS Common Formative/Summative Assessments Matching assessments to standards Matching assessments to standards FCSS Common Formative/Summative Assessments Matching assessments to standards FCSS Common Formative/Summative Assessments Uses formal and informal assessments for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes. Uses grading practices that report mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives. Introduction of Performance Based Assessments Involves students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress. Uses formal and informal assessments for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes. Uses grading practices that report mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives. Uses assessment techniques that are appropriate for the developmental level of students. Collaborates with others to develop common assessments, when appropriate. Varies and modifies assessments to determine individual student needs and progress.
Action Steps Action Steps Action Action Steps Action Steps Domains: (5)Assessment Strategies and (6)Assessment Uses Domains: (5)Assessment Strategies and (6)Assessment Uses Domains: (2) Instructional planning and (3) Instructional strategies (4) Differentiation (8) Rigor Focus: Teach and Reflect (7) Positive environment (10) Communication Actions: Deconstructing Standards DOK Training K-5 Edusoft Training Monitoring and Documenting Classroom Assessment Writing Assessment Reading Assessment (Leveling) Math Assessment Establish DRUM Group for student recognition Ron Clark Academy for Inspiration Create STARS team to lead Inquiry Actions: Assessing through observation and conversation Performance Assessment Students as assessors Leveling students (F&P) school wide Establish Houses for character education and student recognition Visit Ron Clark Academy for Inspiration Visit Sawyer Road for Inspiration State of the School Presentation Further implementation of STARS Actions: Collaborative unit design based on data, Integrating all content areas, leveraging inquiry, addressing engagement Embracing BBL, age grouping, fostering Establish LL for at risk writers Leveling students (F&P) school wide Kindergarten Reading Program SRA Create a science lab Actions: Embracing BBL, Multi age grouping, fostering rigor, relevance and relationships Establish math lab for at risk learners Pilot New Zealand Numeracy Project Provide two days for teacher collaboration on units. Fall & Spring Implement Data Team Process Advanced Content 4&5 BYOT Tour Initiate TKES evaluation k-5 (2 walkthroughs & formative evaluation) Actions: Continue math lab for at risk learners Embracing BBL, Multi age grouping, Embracing BBL, Multi age grouping, fostering rigor, relevance and relationships Implement the New Zealand Numeracy Project Provide two days for teacher collaboration on units. Fall & Spring Expand Advanced Content to 3rd Grade Implement full TKES evaluation