School Improvement Plan 2017-2018 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate. Draft Due: October 3, 2017 Final Copy Due: October 17, 2017 Dilworth Elementary School Contact Information School: Dilworth Elementary School Courier #: 367 Address: 405 E Park Ave Number: 980-343-2240 Charlotte, NC 28203 Fax Number: 980-343-2241 Learning Community: Central Learning Community School Website: Principal: Terry Cerio Hall Learning Community Superintendent: Tara Lynn Sullivan
Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. Strategic Plan Goal: SP Goal 4: Promote a system wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service and cultural competence. Strategic Plan Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Data Used: Survey results- teachers, parents, students; discipline referral data Strategies (determined by what data) (PD) Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline Dates 1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention: Implement the “On Fire” program that rewards students for positive behavior choices. Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly celebrations and positive behavior Dragon House rally Monthly guidance lessons implemented by counselors including ways to recognize and respond to bullying and understanding of CMS “Safety and Respect For All” policy. Continue the implementation of Love and Logic through professional development Small group targeted Counselor Admin Teachers RTI Coach Survey results showing“Students feel safe at school” increases the number of positive responses by 15%. Schedule of Dragon House Meetings / Celebrations Schedule of Counselor push in time as well as small group work Agenda items and planning documents from meetings Counselor Contact Log Behavior Plans Fewer discipline referrals as noted in N/A Dilworth staff Dragon House Comm. Admin Volunteer Love and Logic Com. Members of the Child Study team Counselors Aug. 2018 -
SMART Goal (5): 75% of the students in grades 3-5 who score in the bottom 25% on the BOY Reading MAP Assessment will exceed their EOY growth expectation Strategic Plan Goal: SP Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college-ready Strategic Plan Focus Area: IV: Closing achievement gaps Data Used: MAP data - Literacy performance 2017-2018 Strategies (determined by what data) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim 1. Strategically support one learners during IRT Create guided reading groups in 3rd and 4th Coach and train teachers on best practices Utilize LLI materials to support various reading levels RTI Coaches RTI Chair Increased performance in Level One Learners Implementation of research based programs Targeted reading support N/A Facilitator RTI RTI Coaches Teachers Oct 2017 - May 2018 2.Implement research based intervention programs for our lowest performing students. Fluency folders Guided reading groups LLI support groups Corrective Reading Literacy Facilitator Increased performance in One Learners Implementation of research based programs Targeted reading support N/A Facilitator RTI Chair RTI Coaches Teachers Oct 2017 - May 2018 3.Create action plans around weekly standards based discussions. Progress Monitor student growth with fidelity. Support RTI process through coaches and counselor input Utilize flexible group approach Meet to discuss data from Literacy Facilitator Systematic / regular Discussions surrounded around data and student achievement Flexible student reading groups N/A Facilitator RTI Chair RTI Coaches Teachers Oct 2017 - May 2018
needs Plan and facilitate ongoing PD surrounding our ILT work (Close Reading, Complex text, Writing) development plan and PowerPoints 3. Personalize learning for all levels of learners Create pathways of learning for students to follow Use data to help drive instructional focus DIscuss differentiation weekly during planning Teachers Teachers creating / utilizing pathways of development for students Student independent work is more aligned with individual needs Team planning agendas note section for differentiation and ideas N/A EC Nov. 2017 - May 2018
Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready. Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) (PD) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline Dates Common Assessments Quarterly common assessments will be given in each class with an opportunity to reteach and retest for a maximum score of 79%. Common Assessments are aligned to content standards. Pre and Post tests will be administered at the onset and the conclusion of each Math Topic & assessment Math Facilitator Literacy Facilitator Grade Level Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic. Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning and collaboration Teachers Grade level admin Math & Literacy facilitators Pre and Post Ongoing with each unit- teacher created