Assess students using the DIBELS, STAR Reading, and adopted program assessments in reading and the annual State assessment 1. Analyze student performance data to identify focus areas and develop strategies to enhance student achievement Each September, January and May Lead: Building principal, SLICC, PLCs Support: Building leadership team Summary analysis by school to Asst. Supt. Monitor and adjust instruction to best meet the Common Core State Standards and district goals. 1. Evaluate current student interventions strategies and modify as necessary to serve the individual learning needs of students (formative assessment) 2. Complete an alignment of adopted instructional materials used in ELA to the Common Core State Standards and identify supplemental and interventional materials needed. Ongoing Ongoing Lead: SLICC, PLCs Support: Building leadership team Lead: SLICC, PLCs Support: Grade Level District Teams Formative/Summative student data Report to ILT Assess teachers’ skills and use of best instructional strategies 1. Implement and strengthen the Big 5 standards 2. Provide teacher training to support the learning needs of our teachers for students Throughout the school year. As determined by Building Leadership Team Lead: Building Principal Support: Teacher Leader Cadre Lead: Building Principal Support: Building Leadership Team Enduring Understandings, Teacher Evaluations using Charlotte Danielson Model Initiative #1 Ensure continuous student academic improvement GOAL 5 (MATH): 80% of students will make 1 years growth or more, which will result in the percentage of our students at or above benchmark/standard increasing by 5% or more as measured by the Smarter Balance (if available) and District Benchmark Assessments. In addition, each school will have an Washington State Achievement Index of 5.67 or higher. Strategy Activities Date Expected / Completed Person/People Responsible Lead Person / Other Evidence of Implementation & Impact
district and state assessment data to guide system-wide instructional decisions Make student assessment data accessible to all staff. Include all four types of data (demographic, school processes, perceptual and student assessment) annually to determine and prioritize district areas of improvement need Ongoing Lead: Asst. Supt. Current assessment Use classroom and district/state- wide assessment data to inform building/grade level instructional decisions Provide in-service to all administrators and teachers on data driven instruction decisions including: Student learning data available (state, district, school, classroom, etc) Accessing and gathering data Each fall Lead: Asst. Supt Support: Principals Collaborative team action logs or meeting notes that include data analysis and plans of action based on the data Principals will observe teachers using data to make instructional decisions Initiative #1 Ensure continuous student academic improvement GOAL 9 (GRADUATION): The number of high school seniors who begun in the fall of their senior year with senior status (18 credits), but do not graduate in June will decrease by 10% each year. Strategy Activities Date Expected / Completed Person/People Responsible Lead Person / Other Evidence of Implementation and Impact Utilize data systems that support a realistic diagnosis of the number of students who drop out and that help identify individual students at high risk of dropping out (diagnostic). Collect data to answer the following questions. What is the scope of the dropout problem? Which students are at high risk of dropping out? Why do individual students drop out? When are students at risk of dropping out? Yearly -- September - initial data collection Ongoing - update data quarterly throughout the school year Lead: Principal/Assistant Principal Support: Student Assistance Team Collection of baseline data and regular updates Assign adult advocates to Continue to have grade specific ‘Devil Time’ Ongoing Lead: ‘Devil Time’ classes exist
students at risk of dropping out (targeted intervention). classes to connect small groups of students to a staff member and provide targeted interventions on a regular basis. Continue to update the ‘Devil Time’ to maintain relevancy for students and focus on meeting the needs of students. Principal/Assistant Principal Support: Counselors/‘Devil Time’ Coordinators and meet on a regular basis. ‘Devil Time’ is updated and implemented with fidelity by the staff. Provide academic support and enrichment to improve academic performance (targeted intervention) Offer additional opportunities for instruction in reading and math outside the school day. Math tutoring Collection of Evidence classes Offer additional opportunities to retrieve credits in programs offered during and outside the school day. Ongoing Ongoing Lead: Principal/Assistant Principal Support: Teacher Tutors, Credit Retrieval Teachers, Counselors, ‘Devil Time’ Teachers Documentation of number of students who take advantage of an afterschool tutoring lab. Documentation of students’ grade improvement as a result of participation in afterschool tutoring. Collect data on the number of credits earned by students in this program and its impact on achieving their goal of graduation. Recognize student accomplishments. Continue Renaissance Program with focus of recognizing students who do the right thing. Reward students for small successes (as they may be big to an at-risk student) with positive notes, phone calls home, etc. On-going Lead: Principal/Assistant Principal Support: Counselors, Intervention Specialist, Community Resource People Documentation of student participants choosing to improve behavior and social skills and its impact on their academic achievement. Data collection of response of student/parent from positive recognition Promote extracurricular activities. Encourage students to participate in extra- and activities. On-going Lead: Principal/Faculty Council Support: Entire Staff Monitor grades of at-risk students who show an increased participation in school activities. Provide students with the skills needed to graduate and serve them after school. Work with students to complete a High School and Beyond Plan that allows them to see the multiple paths available to them to achieve their On-going Lead: ‘Devil Time’ Coordinators Every student has a High School and Beyond Plan in their portfolio.
goals Provide students with career or theme based educational pathways to pursue in high school to facilitate the achievement of their post-high school goals. Provide students with opportunities to conduct a job shadow in their chosen career area. Provide opportunities for students to access and have assistance with the entire college process including FAFSA, college selection, college entrance requirements, appropriate academic testing, visitations, scholarships, etc. On-going On-going On-going Support: ‘Devil Time’ Teachers Support: ‘Devil Time’ Teachers, Chamber of Commerce Lead: Gear-Up Coordinator, Counselors Support: ‘Devil Time’ Teachers Evidenced by the numbers of students who take college entrance exams, apply to college, apply for scholarships, attend visitations, etc. Initiative #2 Build strong partnerships with parents and community to support student learning. GOAL 1: Involve parents and volunteers as partners for student academic improvement and reinforce significant role parents play in academic achievement of their children. Strategy Activities Date Expected / Completed Person/People Responsible Lead Person / Other Evidence of Implementation & Impact A. Provide regular information to parents and the community on student academic progress. 1. Conduct regular meetings to explain student performance on state tests in a manner that is meaningful and encourages parent/community active involvement. 2. Student achievement data will be communicated in district newsletter At least once a year Each Fall Lead: Principals Support: Asst. Supt, DIET Lead:Director of Communications Parent academic night PTA,PTO /Booster Club Meetings See newsletter B. Invite parents to serve on 1. Recruit parents to serve on district-wide and ongoing Lead: Superintendent Invitations presented as
school-related committees. building committees. 2. Encourage ethnic diversity of parent participation. 3. Announce opportunities for participation in buildings and district ongoing ongoing Support: Principals Lead: Principals Lead: principals Support: PTA, PTO Boosters, staff, needed Report of progress to Superintendent Report of progress to Superintendent C. Actively support parent organizational leadership efforts to increase parent participation in school-related activities. 1. Provide time at annual meetings near beginning of year for parent support groups to recruit (school events, conference week & throughout the year). 2. Provide link for parent support groups’ page on school web site. ongoing ongoing Lead: PTA, PTO, Boosters Lead: Director of Communications Support: PTA, PTO, Boosters Notes of annual meeting Website link D. Establish communication channels between school and parents. 1. District website, newsletters, reader boards, informational fliers, and message service ongoing Lead: Bldg./Director of Communications Support: PTA, PTO, Boosters District website, newsletters, School Messenger, reader boards, informational fliers, and message service. E. Provide parents with specific activities and examples of how they can assist and support their children’s academic work. 1. Family Nights PreK -5 2. Transition Night EVC 3. Conferences K-12 One - Three times per year Lead: Principals, SLICCs, Pre-K Leadership Team Support: Staff, PTA, PTO, Boosters Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas, invitations Initiative #2 Build strong partnerships with parents and community to support student learning.
GOAL 2: Create partnerships with agencies, businesses, parents, community members and others to maximize resources and coordinate services, activities and programs. Strategy Activities Date Expected / Completed Person/People Responsible Lead Person / Other Evidence of Implementation & Impact A. Promote community support and knowledge of school programs through the media and student presentations. B. Continue opportunities for students, staff, community members and administrators to contribute to district-wide decision-making process and leadership. C. Plan and implement career preparation presentation for all students 8-12. Formal career orientation program developed to meet needs of all students. Articles about school programs presented to news media (radio, newspapers). Reader board kept up to date with school activities. Web site used to inform community about upcoming events. District newsletter will contain articles and calendar of events about school programs and opportunities. Encourage Membership/Leadership in the following: School board School board work sessions Committees Associated Student Body Parent – Teacher Association organizations/booster Budget sessions 1. Speakers from at least three different pathways will be brought to school to address students annually. 2. CTE leadership clubs for programs currently offered. (changes every year) 3. Expand CTE program to meet interests of students. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Update as needed Monthly Ongoing Annually Lead: Director of Communications Lead: Principals Lead: Director of Communications Support: Staff, Lead: Director of Communications Support: All administration Lead: All Administration Support: Staff Lead: Counselors, CTE Director, Special Education Staff Support: Teachers, Principals Articles Reader Board Website Newsletters Attendance Rosters Course Guide Initiative #2
Initiative #4 Alignment of district resources to support the strategic plan with full accountability and fiscal transparency. GOAL 1: Prioritize the allocation of resources in alignment with Strategic Plan Initiatives and planning goals. Strategy Activities Timeline Person/People Responsible Evidence of Implementation & Impact Maintain fiscal accountability and compliance. 1. Establish a target ending fund balance. a. Research effective practices for like size organizations. b. Board makes decision annually about target end fund balance. Ongoing Ongoing Superintendent, Business Manager School Board Done annually with board and meeting annual ending fund balance – The district is working hard to keep adequate fund balance as federal stimulus funds go away. Prioritize and coordinate student learning needs with available resources. 1. Align, with available resources, School Improvement Plan. a. By July of each year, board will adopt School Improvement Plan and set budget priorities for coming year. b. Administration will determine and recommend staffing needs based on enrollment and student interest and needs expressed on individual learning plans. c. Administration will determine and assign classroom budgets based on resources available, established needs, and district goals. d. Assign program budgets based on resources available, established needs and district goals. e. Staff person responsible for program or classroom will develop classroom and program budgets. f. District budget set after review. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing By August 30 each year Superintendent, Business Manager Superintendent, business manager, principals Principals Business manager Program directors, classroom teachers School Board Done annually with challenges with state funding cuts. Done Done annually with budget planning Done annually with principals Done annually Done with building leadership teams and principals Done annually
Initiative #5 Recruit and retain quality personnel in all positions. GOAL 1: Develop, implement and maintain on-going quality staff recruitment, retention and professional development program. Strategy Activities Timeline Person/People Responsible Evidence of Implementation & Impact Establish a staff development program to meet the goals established by the strategic plan. Develop and conduct annual staff development survey Review needs assessment Make recommendations for areas that should be addressed through staff development based on these and other factors Ongoing School Teams, teachers, ESAs,, Principals, district administration HR Schools conduct annual needs assessment and work with leadership teams. Admin team develops annual plan Establish a staff development program to further the District and School Improvement Plans. Review the need for professional development for new teachers to the district. Review and accept requests for personal staff development from individual staff members (teachers, administrators, and classified staff). Develop annual staff development plan. Ongoing School Teams, Staff (teachers, ESAs), Principals, district administration HR Done annually in schools with leadership teams and most conducted through use of collaboration time. Each school responsible for internal plan with district umbrella “big 5” Assure that all beginning teachers are provided ongoing support from expert, caring, mentor teachers in becoming more skillful in teaching all children to high standards. Danielson Framework Evaluation Teacher Leader Cadre Mentoring for 1st and 2nd years teachers Ongoing District Administration, school principals, Teachers Association, Employee Bargaining Teams HR Done in buildings with frequent meetings with principal and buddy teacher programs. Evaluations done in first 90 calendar days.
Develop and implement an intensive recruitment campaign for teachers, ESAs and administrators with a focus on increasing the diversity of the applicant pool and increasing diversity among employed personnel. Establish a program to encourage the retention of staff. Strengthen substitute recruitment strategies and provide quality orientation. Actively recruit hard-to-fill positions by attending job-fairs and career fairs and communicating with higher education training institutions. Develop, hire, and mentor administrators from the ranks of teachers. Improving the effectiveness of teacher recruitment fairs. Examine current system for retaining quality staff. Examine current system of identifying, recruiting, training and retaining quality substitutes. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing District Administration, school principals, Teacher Association, Employee Bargaining Teams HR HR, District Administration District administration HR Have posted positions as bilingual and bi-literate preferred to staff up for dual language and support positions. Review annually and as teacher leave district. Continually working to attract and evaluate/remove subs.
Initiative #6 Enhance student learning through the integration of technology to develop a blended classroom. GOAL 1: To utilize technology to enhance student learning and provide students with interactive learning opportunities that personalize their learning experience to better meet their needs and lead to increased growth and achievement Strategy Activities Timeline Person/People Responsible Evidence of Implementation & Impact Continue to progress to a blended learning initiative to maximize this opportunity for all students in grades K through 12. Determine number of necessary devices and create purchase plan for ensuring this happens within the timeline By the start of the school year Assistant Superintendent Tech Director Tech Team All students in K-12 with a device Provide professional development to increase the enhancement of student instruction with blended learning opportunities that integrate best instructional practices with the use of technology. Annual staff technology survey regarding use and professional development needs. Professional development activities targeted at areas of needs identified in the staff survey. Colleague sharing to highlight the staff uses of technology in the classroom Annually Ongoing Ongoing Assistant Superintendent Tech Director Tech Team Completion of the staff survey Record of ongoing professional development activities Analysis of student growth data Engage the community in providing clear guidelines for student computer use at school and at home, in providing student email accounts, and in enhancing student learning through technology. Community Forums with Q & A sessions Newsletters and other communications with relevant information Informational activities for students and parents Ongoing Assistant Superintendent Tech Director Tech Team Sign in sheets Completed communications