School Strategic Plan for Jacana School for Autism School Number 5555 2014 – 2018 (DRAFT 01.01.15) Endorsements Endorsement by School Principal Signed Name: Corinne Pupillo Date: 05 12 2014 Endorsement by School Council Signed………………………………………. Name: Lisa Sette Date…………………………………………… School Council President’s endorsement represents endorsement of School Strategic Plan by School Council Endorsement by the delegate of the Secretary Signed………………………………………. Name…………………………………………. Date……………………………………………
Goals Targets Key Improvement Strategies Achievement Achievement refers to both the absolute levels of learning attainment and growth in student learning that schools strive to support. While recognising that literacy and numeracy are essential foundations for students’ success, achievement outcomes encompass a broader view of learning, spanning the full range of curriculum domains, as well as students’ co-curricular achievements. To develop learners with English (communication/ literacy) and numeracy skills which enable them to develop their educational potential. School Staff Survey – Principal/Teacher scores Overall score on Guaranteed & viable curriculum will rise from 276 on the Principal/teacher score to above the 33rd percentile Overall on school climate – Teacher Collaboration will rise from 312 to above the 33rd percentile ABLES Data 20% increase annually in student improvement for English (Speaking & Listening) domain using ABLES levels from February to October. 20% increase annually in student improvement for English (Reading & Writing) domain using ABLES levels from February to October. Set benchmark for annual improvement in Mathematics domain using ABLES levels. (When available) Student achievement data. 90% of students will achieve ‘good or better’ progress against the goals in their individual learning plans for mathematics (numeracy). 90% of students will achieve ‘good or better’ progress against Expand the school’s capacity for distributed leadership. Focus on the development, documentation and embedding of shared evidence based teaching and learning curriculum framework Extend teacher capacity to use a range of assessment strategies to effectively plan and assess teaching and learning. Implement high expectations and extension of personalised learning for all students. Full implementation of the eSmart framework Embed the PBS Model of escalation for supporting students to regulate behaviour
Wellbeing Students’ health, safety and wellbeing are essential to learning and development. An inclusive, safe, orderly and stimulating environment for learning is critical to achieving and sustaining students’ positive learning experiences. To foster a supportive school community that nurtures resilience and lifelong learning enabling students to be active participants in family and community life. Parent Opinion Survey The Transition mean on the Parent Opinion Survey will increase from …. to …. The Homework mean on the Parent Opinion Survey will increase from ….. to …. School Report Reduce absences from 20 days per student to 15 days Focus on strategies to develop a purposeful interactions with the community through outdoor education on school programs and processes designed to enhance student wellbeing and student management. Productivity Productivity refers to the effective allocation and use of resources, supported by evidence and adapted to the unique contexts of each school. Successful productivity outcomes when a school uses its resources – people, time, space, funding, facilities, community expertise, professional learning, class structures, timetables, individual learning plans and facilities – to the best possible effect and in the best possible combination to support improved student outcomes and achieve its goals and targets. To allocate resources (human, financial, time, space and materials) to maximise learning outcomes for students. Opinion Survey –Whole School scores scores Overall score on school climate will rise from 341 on the whole school score to above the 33rd percentile Parent Opinion Survey The Stimulating Learning mean on the Parent Opinion Survey will increase from …. to ….. Allocate resources according to DEECD and school priorities and evaluate their effect using the annual program budget process. ASD & PBS Coaches Healthy Living Program eLearning committee
School Strategic Plan 2014- 2017: Indicative Planner Key Improvement Strategies Actions Achievement Milestone Achievement To develop learners with communication, literacy and numeracy skills which enable them to develop their educational potential. Year 1 Refer to 2014 SSP & AIP Year 2 To develop a curriculum scope & sequence for English Introduce Teaching and Learning Coaches (ASD & PBS) Increase teacher capacity to identify students’ skills and to use this information to develop, implement and assess SMART goals (Research Project) Increase the use of technology as a learning tool across the school in English and Mathematics Explore AAC options for students & provide professional development for staff A documented English Scope and Sequence reflecting assessment tools and resources up to level 4 Staff operating under the PBS & Teaching & Learning Protocols A whole school (system) approach is established for assessing and moderating student performance and developing and monitoring ILP’s Staff using technology for educational purposes Increase communication system options for students requiring devices Year 3 Continue to develop scope & sequence for English including assessment tools and resources To develop curriculum & sequence for Mathematics A documented English Scope and Sequence reflecting assessment tools and resources used across the school A documented Mathematics and Sequence reflecting assessment tools and resources up to level 4
Expand JSA Social Skills programs across the school and evaluate current practice of programs and activities Year 3 Provide ongoing professional development for all staff in AusVEL’s in Personal Learning Implement Social Skills program Implementation of individual transition plans for students. A documented Personal Learning Scope and Sequence reflecting assessment tools and resources Documented JSA social skills programs and activities. Documented implementation of individual student transition plans Year 4 Implemented Personal Learning scope and sequence Continue to implement Social Skills programs Continue to implementation and student transitions profile and plans across the school Embedded assessment tools and resources for Personal Learning used consistently across the school. Embedded Social Skills programs across all year levels Embedded Transition profile and plans used across all year levels of the school Year 5 School review/Self evaluation - External school review report Wellbeing To foster a supportive school community that nurtures resilience and lifelong learning enabling Year 1 Refer to 2014 SSP & AIP Year 2 Investigate H&PE Programs for students with ASD Purchase an effective school based H&HR Program. All staff complete training Accreditation as an eSmart school.
Year 4 ASD Coach (LT) to continue to identify professional needs and support staff to build ASD knowledge and skills PBS Coach (LT) to continue to identify professional needs and support staff to build PBS knowledge and skills Continuation of Healthy Living Co-ordinator Role (ES 1-2) & Homecrafts/Food Tech Teacher Timetable eLearning committee on yearly planner allocate budget to reflect 4 year plan Allocate for the 2017 Master budget support whole school professional learning plan Development and implementation of an ASD Manual/Resource Book with comprehensive processes (including referral) and information for all staff Development and implantation of a PBS Manual/ Resource Book with comprehensive processes (including referral) and information for all To continue to implement and review documented Homecrafts/Food Tech programs Implement 4 year eLearning plan to reflect increase in English and Mathematics usage Full implementation of the 2016 whole school professional learning plan Year 5 School review/Self evaluation - External school review report