2.4 Continue the Gifted and Talented Program aligned with requirements. -Place GT students in same class. -ELA/Social Studies activities/lessons -Math/STEM curricular activities/lessons 2.5 Provide appropriate education services for students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. -Provide professional development for our on the needs of Autistic students -Educate non-disabled peers related to different disabilities, and in particular autism spectrum disorder, through introductory activity and diversity day. - Students in the autism program will be provided with opportunities with their general education peers through assemblies, lunch, physical education classes, and Pride Time buddies. 2.6 Support students’ social and emotional health to maximize learning. -Continue to provide professional development on ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and Trauma Informed Classrooms. the MindUP Curriculum during weekly lessons in 6th grade classes to build coping skills among students. -Encourage staff to complete Kognito online training modules. -Counselors will continue to provide individual and group support to students with specific stressors. -Continue to partner with community mental health agencies to support students and their families. 2017-2018 2017-2018 2017-2018 development participation and collaboration with colleagues -Adopt co-teaching model -Feedback of staff after October faculty meeting that will have an autism focus -Feedback from students after diversity day activities related to disabilities -Increase in number of students participating in Pride Time buddies program who are partnered with students in the autism program during Pride Time, field trips, and other activities. -Feedback from staff who have attended workshops and trainings on Trauma Informed Teaching as to how they are implementing ideas into their practice and where they would like more support. -Ongoing collaboration and discussion among 6th grade teachers piloting the MindUP curriculum and the counseling department. -Increased percent attendance and decreased percent of major office referrals for this year’s group of 6th graders compared to last year’s group of 6th graders. -Track number of new and existing referrals to agencies such as PCMS and LRS and analyze impact on grades, attendance, and behavior. School Improvement Goal 3. Provide a secure, orderly, modern environment. Strategic Actions Time Line Measures of Success / Desired Performance Level
Reduce incidents of bullying and disrespect -Educate students on cyber-bullying and appropriate use of technology -School Counselor Presentation in all classes -Educate and counsel students who demonstrate disrespectful and inappropriate behavior toward their peers and teachers. -Review school discipline data; bullying and disrespect -Increase distribution of PRIDE cards -Increase Positive Office Referrals Promote exercise/fitness and healthy nutritional habits to build morale and self-efficacy among the students and the staff. 2017-2018 2017-2018 2016-2017 Data Office Referrals – 910 Referrals - 440 -Decrease incidents of bullying and disrespect by 10% 2016-2017 Data Bullying- Major Referrals - 3 Disrespect - Major Referrals 92 Referrals 114 Increased distribution of PRIDE cards and Positive Office Referrals by 10% 2016-2017 Data Positive Office Referrals - 84 total PRIDE Cards: 6th grade: 10,920 7th grade: 1,068 8th grade: 1,408 -Continue participation in Play 60 Fitness Club -Hold student Health Fair -Continue the process for installing a walking/running path on Shiloh fields -Promote school activities -Include Fit Tips in electronic newsletters.