Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimate d cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim Dates 1. Create a master schedule that provides classroom teachers with duty-free lunch ensuring a minimum of 25 minutes for lunch Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Lori Disclafani Master Scheduler Reduced number of discipline referrals from cafeteria Safe cafeteria environment Survey lunch coverage staff District Funded Cafeteria Monitors Admin August 2016-June 2017 2. Establish a system for supervision in the cafeteria. Semeika Stewart, Assistant Principal LaTaisha Atkinson Cafeteria Monitor Dina Alvarado Cafeteria Monitor Reduced number of discipline referrals from cafeteria Improved student behavior Informal observations of cafeteria N/A Admin Behavior Modification Technician (BMT) Student Support Services Cafeteria Monitors August 2016- June 2017 13
2. Provide teachers, including Exceptional Children (EC) and English as a Second Language (ESL) quarterly, full planning days to participate in professional development, create assessments, analyze data and plan for instruction. Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Dean of Students Vanetia Howard Facilitator Increase student EOG scores Insight survey EC, ESL strategies integrated into lesson delivery N/A Grade level facilitators Teachers October 2016-May 2017 16
Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim 1. Liaison / Bully-prevention Staff training conducted by the student support services team providing information to teachers and support staff regularly Bully prevention activities throughout the year Behavior committee to encompass character education and promote the anti-bullying curriculum. Fergison Principal Stephon Portlock Counselor Natasha Patterson Counselor Beverly Camp BMT Improved attendance Reduction of bullying referrals N/A Admin Counselors Teachers August 2016- June 2017 17
2. Character Education Communicate monthly character trait daily via closed circuit Morning meeting topics discussed throughout the school year as well as individual counseling sessions with counselors Implementation of Praise All Well-Behaved Students (P.A.W.S) as a school-wide student recognition program to include quarterly celebrations based on earned P.A.W.S Lydia Fergison Principal Stephon Portlock Counselor Natasha Patterson Counselor Beverly Camp BMT An environment that is safe and inclusive for all students and adults Generate a common language and culture that fosters positive peer recognition and encourages all members of the school community to exemplify and reward behavior consistent with core values and ethical decision making Reduced number of discipline referrals Increase in student responses to survey “I feel safe at school” N/A Admin Counselors Teachers August 2016-June 2017 3. Healthy Active Child 30 min. Shared resources by Dr. Curt Hinson (Dr. Recess) via an online platform to illustrate a variety of physical activities for students Andrew P.E. Teacher Darius Jones P.E. Teacher Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Structured activities during recess Master Schedule Recess observations N/A School Nurse Admin Teachers August 2016-June 2017 18
Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim Dates 1. Solicit support from the Elementary Science Specialist in the Teaching and Learning Department to support the newly created 5th grade team with lesson planning, common assessments and analyzing data. Lydia Fergison, Principal Melissa 5th Grade Administrator Vanetia Howard, 5th grade Facilitator Wayne Fisher Science Specialist Agenda Minutes Shared Resources Modeling of Lessons Increased GLP and CCR scores as measured by the EOG N/A Admin 5th grade Facilitator District Personnel 5th Teachers August 2016- May 2017 20
2. Provide science teachers with professional development on science curriculum, instruction, and resources. Implementation of Wayne Fisher’s “The Ultimate Survival guide to Maximize Student Achievement in the 5th Grade Science EOG” Lydia Fergison Principal Melissa Thiel 5th Grade Administrator Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Wayne Fisher, District Science Specialist Teachers using the unpacking document and resources from the district Science site to inform instruction and planning for misconceptions in weekly PLC meetings. Increase EOG science scores Local and state PD funding Admin 5th teachers 5th grade Facilitator District Personnel August 2016-May 2017 3. Attend any additional outside professional development that will enhance teaching and learning, instructional practices, student achievement, and school culture. Capitalize on the district’s paid membership to North Carolina Association of Supervision and Curriculum (NCASCD) Lydia Fergison Principal Melissa Thiel 5th Grade Administrator Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Wayne Fisher, District Science Specialist Teacher articulation of support for craft and learning. Observation of teachers implementing instruction at high levels for effective student outcomes. Increase EOG science scores Local and state PD funding Admin 5th grade teachers 5th grade Facilitator District Personnel August 2016-May 2017 21
5. Provide observation, coaching and feedback to improve teacher practice. Create a documented observation feedback cycle using the instructional round problem of practice protocol Attend professional developments on coaching and feedback. Assess the effectiveness on teacher practice based on Insight Survey results, school surveys, student achievement data, etc. Invite Learning Community Superintendent and Executive Director to observe coaching and feedback sessions following instructional walkthroughs. Fergison Principal Melissa Thiel 5th Administrator Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Steve Esposito Executive Director Charity Bell Learning Community Superintendent Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data Coaching/ feedback forms Weekly lesson plans N/A Admin Instructional leadership team (ILT) Learning community staff 5th grade Facilitator September 2016-June 2017 6. Maximize instructional time devoted to science instruction. Ensure a core science curriculum is being provided to address the common core standards. Utilize data to differentiate instruction for teacher led Lydia Fergison, Principal Melissa Thiel 5th Grade Administrator Vanetia Howard Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data Data Analysis Protocols utilized N/A Instructional leadership team Learning community staff September 2016-June 2017 23
coaching session 3rd grade administrator attends weekly planning sessions PL facilitator attends 3-5 plannings as needed 2. Provide instructional and support staff with professional development on balanced literacy, close reading, academic discourse, DDI, Personalized Learning, Continuum of Literacy Learning, and Guided Reading Survey staff of PD needs to design individualized learning PD Mondays during planning Wednesday staff meetings with a literacy PD focus Utilize 4 district early release days Attend district PD sessions Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Professional Development Agendas District ILT Meetings District Coaching Visits with Personalized Learning $14,000 1 Funds, Workshop Expenses, Contracted Services and Staff Development Admin ILT District Personnel Teachers August 2016-June 2017 27
the IPA model to staff using the weebly (cmsplc.weebly.com) and other resources. Identify the entry point (module) for each PLC based on level surveys of implementation Provide professional development to each PLC based on identified needs. Select appropriate to attend The Northeast Learning Community IPA trainings. Implement IPA professional development that has been provided within PLCs to influence instructional practices. Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Howard5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data 5. Provide observation, coaching and feedback to improve teacher practice. Create a documented observation feedback cycle. Attend professional developments on coaching and feedback. Assess the effectiveness of teacher practice based on Insight Survey results, school surveys, student achievement data, etc. Utilize staff appropriately to Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd MAP Data TRC Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A ILT Team District Personnel August 2016-June 2017 29
provide literacy instructional support. Invite Learning Community Superintendent and Executive Director to observe coaching and feedback sessions following instructional walkthroughs. Continue to provide problem of practice opportunities for PLCs through the Instructional Rounds process Facilitator Nelson 4th Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Steve Esposito Executive Director Charity Bell Learning Community Superintendent 6. Utilize resources (people, time, money) to better support literacy instruction. Provide professional development to teachers to support their understanding of the core literacy block (Independent Reading, Interactive Reading, Guided Reading, Word Work, and Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students MAP Data TRC Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data Title 1 funded literacy tutor ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016-June 2017 30
Mini Lessons). Provide effective LLI instruction for students outside of core literacy instruction. Utilize support staff (AP, Dean, and Facilitators) to appropriately provide literacy instructional support. Provide outside professional development as needed. Provide full and/or half day planning sessions for teaching staff after each quarterly assessment. Hire and train title 1 literacy tutor Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Iris Vega Romero Title 1 tutor 7. Evaluate the progress of subgroups (EC, LEP) to determine the effectiveness of core and invention programs. Utilize WIDA Can Do descriptors in planning sessions Incorporate SIOP strategies in lesson delivery ESL/EC teachers attends planning and is assigned particular grade levels Implement EC contracted Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator MAP Data TRC Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel EC teachers ELL teachers Teachers August 2016-June 2017 31
services agreement created in conjunction with the learning community based on a comprehensive needs assessment Jenny Nelson4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Sean Story District SIOP Coach Carl Izzard EC Coordinator Corinne Turner Itinerant Coordinating Teacher 8. Refine the core and intervention programs based on the various needs of the subgroups. Implementation of IPA model beginning with a clear understanding of what students need to know Consistent use of unpacking documents for standards Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Dean of MTSS Alignment Intervention Block Used Word Work implementation with fidelity during intervention block Student work personalized N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers October 2016-May 2017 32
interpretation Ensure internal and external alignment Content knowledge improved upon based on PD that addresses the rigor of standards Create complex for students in conjunction to selecting complex texts Differentiate lesson delivery based on classroom subgroups understanding of modifications and EC and ESL grading practices Students Jen Boysko 3rd Facilitator Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Small group instruction Increased positive performance on assessments 33
Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline Interim Dates 1. Develop a coaching and instructional caseload to support teachers in PLCs and with teaching and learning. 5thgrade facilitator is dedicated to only 5th grade teachers (total of 6) Dean of students is dedicated to 5th grade and shares coaching load with facilitator based on need Principal meets with 5th grade facilitator weekly for a one on one 45 minute coaching session Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Problem of practice instructional rounds Walkthrough data Formal observation feedback Peer observations Coaching minutes N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel August 2016-June 2017 34
2. Provide instructional and support with professional development on reading, academic discourse, DDI, and Personalized Learning and any other strategies that will support math instruction. Shared resources from district ILT PD sessions Early release day PD sessions Wednesday staff meeting PD sessions PD Mondays Provide instructional assistants with PD regarding the workshop model and Math Investigations PL facilitator providing PD on the 4 cornerstones of PL District PL tours District PL coaching visits Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Lisa Allred, District PL coach MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016-June 2017 36
3. Attend additional professional development that will enhance teaching and learning, instructional practices, student achievement, and school culture. Attend district Math Conversations PD Solicit support from district specialist Gabr’l Stackhouse and Susan Copeland Admission into Uncomplicating Math district PD cohort for 4th and 5th teachers Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016- June 2017 37
4. Implement the instructional planning approach (IPA) to school staff. Facilitators and admin development and introduce the IPA model to staff using the weebly (cmsplc.weebly.com) and other resources. Identify the entry point (module) for each PLC based on grade level surveys. Provide professional development to each PLC based on the identified needs. Select appropriate staff to attend The Northeast Learning Community IPA trainings. Implement IPA professional development that has been provided within PLCs in an effort to influence instructional practices. Provide full and/or half day planning sessions for teaching Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A ILT Team District Personnel August 2016- June 2017 38
5. Provide observation, coaching and feedback to improve teacher practice. Create a documented observation feedback cycle. Attend professional developments on coaching and feedback. Assess the effectiveness of teacher practice based on Insight Survey results, school surveys, student achievement data, etc. Utilize appropriately to provide math instructional support. Invite Learning Community Superintendent and Executive Director to observe coaching and feedback sessions following instructional walkthroughs. Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Steve Esposito Executive Director Charity Bell Learning Community Zone Superintendent MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016-June 2017 39
6. Maximize instructional time devoted to math instruction. Ensure a core math curriculum is being provided to address the common core standards. Utilize data to differentiate instruction for teacher lead small group during math workshop. Provide additional small group instruction beyond the core math and workshop time for students not showing mastery. Utilize flexible grouping among grade levels Utilize the intervention to provide targeted instruction to students Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016- June 2017 40
7. Evaluate the progress of subgroups (EC, LEP) to determine the effectiveness of core and invention programs. Utilize WIDA Can Do descriptors in planning sessions Incorporate SIOP strategies in lesson delivery ESL/EC teacher attends planning and is assigned particular grade levels Implement EC contracted services agreement created in conjunction with the learning community on a comprehensive needs assessment Lydia Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Grade Facilitator Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Heather Klinger Personalized Learning Facilitator Sean District SIOP Coach MAP Data Common Assessments Walkthrough Data Teacher Observation Data WIDA Can Do Descriptors ELLevation N/A Admin ILT Team District Personnel Teachers August 2016-June 2017 41
Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title) Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Funding (estimated cost / source) Personnel Involved Timeline (Start—End) Interim Dates 1. Common Assessments (CFAs) At Newell we believe CFAs are a means of measuring student performance on skills that were taught or will be taught (as in a common pre- assessment). Additional may be added to individualize the assessment, but score must be derived for the same items for each student by all teachers. (EC/ESL modifications needed) Assessments created using Mastery Connect and School Net aligned to objectives Quarterly Common Assessments will be created and used each quarter Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Facilitator Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Amy Le K-2 Literacy Facilitator Lori Disclafani K- 2 Math Facilitator Heather Klinger PL Facilitator Item analysis reports in Mastery Connect and School Net Full day plannings to plan instruction based on assessment results Flexible grouping of students N/A Admin ILT team Teachers October 2017-May 2017 43
2. Data disaggregation Disaggregate student data into subpopulations and tracking them by the previous year’s cohort performance to support us in planning appropriate programs and measuring growth Academic data will be monitored by standard/objective in order to facilitate appropriate research-based interventions Vanetia Howard 5th Grade Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Facilitator Jen Boysko 3rd Facilitator Amy Le K-2 Literacy Facilitator Lori Disclafani K-2 Math Facilitator Heather Klinger PL Facilitator Data reports in Mastery Connect and School Net Agendas in PLCs that ground data days in the creation of CFA’s Full day planning to plan instruction based on assessment results MAP Pathways document Lesson differentiation N/A Admin ILT team Teachers October 2017-May 2017 44
3. Flexible grouping Will be used to provide an environment where students are grouped as a way to personalize instruction after reviewing relevant student data and considering learner profiles. As a PL school we strive to ensure that assessments are frequent, and that high- quality instruction is always provided, so that students are frequently into appropriate Instructional groups according to their needs. Develop a process of grouping students according to academic need by objective as well as social, emotional need Vanetia Howard 5th Facilitator Jenny Nelson 4th Facilitator Jen Boysko 3rd Grade Facilitator Amy Le K-2 Literacy Facilitator Lori Disclafani K-2 Math Facilitator Heather Klinger PL Facilitator MAP Data Dibels TRC EVASS Predictive Data CFAs Learning Style Inventory Kindergarten Early Assessment (KEA) N/A ILT team Teachers October 2017-May 2017 45
4. Late and make-up work School expectations will be communicated for holding students accountable for completing assignments in accordance with CMS expectations Late and make-up work will be accepted by all teachers. Students who miss work because of absences, excused or unexcused will be allowed to make up work within five school days and will be initiated by the teacher If student was present in class on the due date, the work may be given less credit. Full credit will be given if the absence is excused. Unexcused absence make-up work may be given less credit. Fergison Principal Semeika Stewart Assistant Principal Melissa Thiel Dean of Students Newell Staff Handbook with CMS grading policies regarding late and make up homework. EC and LEP grading practices are included. Teachers receive PD regarding how to modify assignments ILT reviews report cards and progress reports for fidelity to expectations N/A Admin ILT team Teachers October 2017-May 2017 46