Positive teachers and leaders Staff recognizes importance of social/emotional needs as well as academic needs Child-centered Positive teacher/parent relationships Good retention of student population Staff Quality/ Professional Development Staff willing to help each other Positive attitude from top down Good pay scale Highly qualified staff Would like more relevant grade-level staff development Retain quality administration Maintain high pay scale to be competitive with surrounding districts Investigate the possibility of having additional professional development/work days, such as early release Targeted staff development for grade level and core content teachers in PLCs Increase implementation of differentiation strategies through staff development and instruction Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Strategies and activities are aligned with the TEKS/SEs to support mastery Willingness to work cross-curricular Willingness to be innovative CBA assessments are aligned to TEKS and STARR with higher order thinking skills PLCs vertically on a daily basis Need to improve reading, writing, and math scores Critical need to have additional materials and resources required to teach lessons due to lack of alignment in text books Expand the differentiated instructional strategies for all sub-populations Increased training in effective use of technology tools Critical need to have additional materials and resources required to teach lessons due to lack of alignment in text books Expand the differentiated instructional strategies for all sub-populations Need to collaborate vertically with other teachers to establish consistent strategies Implement curriculum with fidelity Implement CBA assessments as benchmarks for state assessments Implement ITBS beginning and end of year assessments Build Spanish materials resources Family and Community Involvement Students participate in many community service events Community partnerships such as Rotary Club and Chambers of Commerce Need more opportunities for families to be involved Research ways the school can help parents Work to increase involvement in PTSO Increase involvement in PTSO Investigate possibility of having fall or spring festival Implement Watch Dog program for fathers Involve local community leaders to interact in
PTSO meetings designed to get parents/families involved Fall Festival Investigate the possibility of having a fall or spring festival to involve community members as well as family members Continue to involve community leaders through Career Day Investigate opportunities for further school/community partnerships classrooms as well as Career Day and DEAR. Increase partnerships with local community leaders Increase involvement of staff and students in community events School Context and Organization New Teacher Orientation School has high expectations for the academic growth of all students Goal orientated mission for the campus Teachers that care Region X support for new teachers Small campus that fosters the feeling of belonging Highly qualified teachers ESL certified Teachers rewarded for perfect attendance Gym/cafeteria New schedule providing increased learning time Added a technology elective for 6th and Spanish for 7th & 8th Need to involve teacher input for assessments and programs Need for improved communication among all stakeholders Increased vertical and horizontal planning More specials for middle school - music More school activities including clubs, extracurricular activities Finish construction of gym/cafeteria Implement building of additional gym and classrooms in 2 phases Plan additional activities for student participation, such as clubs and extracurricular Need for improved communication among all stakeholders Technology Student computers with internet access in every classroom Teachers are technologically literate District has many useful programs District website Wi – Fi available Phone Call-out system Telephones in classrooms All security and administrative personnel have walkie-talkies Need an Intercom and Bell system Increase number of Interactive whiteboards for classrooms Continual and individually focused training technology currently available Digital library for student research Student response system or interactive software to use on laptops Need an Intercom and Bell system Continue adding interactive whiteboards as possible Continual and individually focused training for technology currently available Investigate additional digital resources for student research
Campus Improvement Plan Assessment and established Priorities Committee, 2014 TAPR and NCLB Report Cards District Director of Teaching and Learning will oversee implementation of TRS Curriculum and improvement of instructional strategies Superintendent District Director of Teaching and Learning Local funds August 2014 - July 2016 Agendas and sign-in sheets for curriculum meetings, Grade Level Meetings Improvement in achievement as shown on benchmark scores, grades and TAPR and NCLB report cards Benchmark Scores, TAPR and NCLB Report Cards 2, 8, 9 / I Provide tutorial times for student who are at risk of failure in core subject areas Principal, core subject teachers Title I, Local funds September June 2016 Tutorial schedules and roles Attendance logs, daily assessments Benchmark scores, State Assessments 2, 9 / I, II, IV Train teachers to write lesson plans which will address Depth of Knowledge and needs of individual students Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals, Teachers Title I, Title II, local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Professional Development agendas and sign-in sheets 100% of teachers will implement re-designed lesson plan, 10% increase of highly engaged students above baseline from previous Quarter, PLC observations, Walk-throughs, formal Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 3, 8, 9 /VII
observations Writing Across the Curriculum will be fully implemented Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 – 2016 Lesson Plans, Samples of Writing in all core subjects Improved writing as graded by teachers Improved writing on state assessments 2, 8, 9/I, II, IV Fully implement a monitoring system for student progress and interventions with fidelity Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 - 2016 Data kept by principal and teachers on student progress and interventions Academic Performance will increase, effective instructional practices will increase, data used to identify students in need of intervention Increased scores on state assessments 1, 2, 8, 9/I, II, III Create a campus curriculum implementation committee to work with Director of Teaching and Learning Principal Teachers Director of Teaching and Learning Local Funds August 2014– July 2016 List of committee members, calendar of meetings, agendas Improvement in implementing TRS Curriculum Improved scores on state assessments 2, 8, 9 /I, II, III Provide professional development on instructional methodology to increase the mastery of the TEKS. Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Dedicated staff development time, August 2014 – July 2016 Staff Development Agendas, Sign-in Sheets Lesson plans, walk-through data, instruction based on Benchmark data, TAPR and NCLB Report Card 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 / III, VII
Coordinator Local Funds Title I Title II Part A benchmarks, TRS and state assessment data Monitor the effectiveness of instructional strategies through and semester assessments Principals, core subject teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning Title I Local Funds Each 6-weeks and semester September 2014 through April 2016 Grade level minutes, tracking sheets Improved and semester grades Higher passing and graduation rates 2 / I, II, III, IV Teachers in Waxahachie Middle School will be able to access student data including assessment information using Eduphoria and other sources Principal, subject teachers Title I Local Funds October 2014 – April 2016 Tracking data monitored Improved benchmark and objective scores Individual benchmark and STAAR scores 1, 2, 8, 9 /II Continue to provide opportunities for access to Professional Development in regard to current assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of student performance, effective instructional practices, and current State and Federal Guidelines and practices. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Directors, Coordinators, Principal, Consultants teachers Title I, Local funds Title III Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Staff Development Calendars, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, financial documentation Increased achievement by all students on grades, STAAR, PBMAS, Benchmarks, STAAR 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 / I, II, III, IV Benchmark and common assessments will be administered and data will be utilized to plan instruction. Principals, Core subject teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning Title I Local funds September 2014 – July 2016 Benchmark and assessment results and summaries Increased scores Benchmarks and STAAR scores 2, 9 / I, II, III
Provide transition activities from and 8th to 9th Grade Counselor and Secondary Staff Local funds April 2014 – August 2014, and April 2014 – August 2016 Invitations, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets, calendar Increased confidence for children and parents as evidenced by survey Number of students returning for additional years 2, 6, 7, 9, 10 / V, VI Provide and monitor accommodations and modifications for Special Education students All teachers Principal Counselor IDEA B, Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Teachers in maintaining modification sheets , Lesson plans Increased success of Special Education Students on assessments Passing rate for special education students on state assessments 2, 8, 9, 10 / I, II, III Implement tutoring program for science with strong math component required for students who are at risk of meeting the minimum state standards in science Principal, math and science teachers Local funds Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Tutoring schedule and student roles Daily assessments Benchmarks, state assessments 2, 8, 9 / I, II, IV Strategies will be developed and implemented to identify and increase the number of students being served through Gifted/Talented and Enriched instruction District and Campus Administrators Counselors Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 District and Campus G/T guidelines Increased number of students qualifying as identified Increased number of students served 2, 8, 9 / II
Provide ongoing training for teachers in how to effectively integrate the use of technology in instruction District Educational Technology Coordinator, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal Title II Part B July 2014 – July 2016 Trainings listed on website, Agendas, Sign-in sheets Increased use of technology provided by the district, improved instruction, and interest by students Improved use of technology by students, increased success on STAAR 2, 3, 4 / I, VII Improve effective use of resources for students and staff Educational Technology Director, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Student participation and projects, research, Evidence of projects,, research Star chart, Increased engagement on curriculum 2, 4, 10 / I, VII Utilize assessment reports generated by Eduphoria to collect and disaggregate data to improve instruction in all areas Teachers, Director of Teaching and Learning, Principals Educational Consultants Title I Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Data discussion in Vertical Team meetings, lesson plans Use of data analysis findings to improve instruction Improved scores on STAAR, TELPAS 3, 4, 8, 9 / I, II Implement StemScopes Science curriculum Principal, science teachers Title I August 2014 – July 2016 Lesson Plans Walk through observations and projects Improved science scores on STAAR 2, 4, 10 / I, II, VII Students will use Internet sites as well as computer software to enhance and extend their District Educational Technology Coordinator, all Title I, Local Funds IDEA B, Carl Perkins August 2014 – June 2016 Lesson plans Student products, assessments Benchmark and state assessments 2, 9 / I
Objective 1: 100% of core academic classes will be taught by high qualified teachers, 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will meet NCLB requirements, and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Actively recruit highly qualified teacher professionals, and paraprofessionals Principal, Human Resources, Bilingual Consultant Website, billboards, Region X job fairs, Newspapers Title I Title II Part A June 2014– July 2016 Human Resource Records 100 % of core academic classes taught by HQ teachers 100% of paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 5 / VII Develop and implement HQ strategies/activities (i.e. job descriptions) to maintain HQ staff Principal, Human Resources Title I Title II Part A June 2014– July 2016 Job Descriptions, Spread Sheet of staff and qualifications 100% core academic classes taught by HQ teachers , 100% paraprofessionals meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 3, 4, 5 / VII Ensure that low income and minority students are NOT taught at higher rates than other students by unqualified, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers Principal, Human Resources Department Local funds August 2014 – July 2016 Master Schedules for each campus 100% of core academic classes taught by HQ teachers, 100% paraprofessional meet NCLB requirements Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance report to TEA 3, 4, 5, 9 / I, VII Provide monetary incentive to teachers who have perfect attendance for the year. Superintendent and school board Local Funds, Beginning of the following year Number of teachers how maintain perfect attendance Better preparation for assessments for students Number of teachers receiving compensation 3, 5 / VII The district will keep abreast of the development of creative techniques in instruction, assessment, evaluation, and administration to select and share with campuses Superintendent, Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Professional Organizations and research, TEA updates Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Attendance at professional organizations, TEA updates, research Professional development offered to teachers and administration Evidence of practices put in place by administrator and teachers 5 / VII
when appropriate. Human Resources sign-in, agendas District will provide monetary reimbursement for additional certification tests which the district requests a teacher to take and pass Superintendent and CFO Local Funds Following receipt of passing test results from the state Certifications awarded based on passing test results Teachers remain highly qualified for courses they teach 100% of teachers are highly qualified for what they teach 3, 5 / VII Goal 2: In Waxahachie Faith Family Academy Middle School, 100% of core academic classes will be taught by highly qualified teachers and 100% highly qualified staff will be maintained.
Objective 2: 100% of teacher and 100% of paraprofessionals with instructional duties will receive high quality professional development. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Provide meaningful, scientific, research-based professional development for all teachers and paraprofessionals Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/ Science Consultant, Educational Consultant Region X ESC, Title II Part A Title I August 2014 – July 2016 Schedule of professional development, agendas, sign-in sheets Professional Development evaluations Evidence of implementation by principals and teachers 3, 4 / VII Identify teachers and paraprofessionals who do not meet NCLB HQ requirements and provide specific professional development Principal, Human Resources Dept. Region X, Title II Part A Title I Beginning and end of each semester List of highly qualified teachers and Improved instruction and student success State assessments, students passing to next grade 3, 4 / VII Provide effective mentoring and ongoing support strategies for first year teachers (Classroom management, effective instructional strategies, content specific training.) Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Consultant, Educational Consultant, Reg. X mentors Staff time for mentor, Region X mentors Local Funds Title I Title II Part A Weekly August 2014 – July 2016 List of first year teachers and mentors Logs of mentors and teachers, PLC Agendas Principals and PDAS observations 3, 4, 5 / I, VII Provide content specific training to all core teachers Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Coordinator, Educational consultant Title I Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Completion of training sessions (sign-in sheets) and agendas Evidence of classroom implementation of strategies in walkthrough observations and PDAS Increased success on state assessments 2, 3, 4 / VII
Improve effective use of resources for students and staff District Educational Technology Director, Principal Title I Title II Part A Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Training documentation (sign-in sheets and agendas) student projects and credit recovery grade, Star Chart Increased use of technology by staff and students, improved products by staff and students Increased success of students on state assessments 2, 4, 10 / I, VII Goal 3: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy Middle School will be educated in a learning environment that is safe, drug free, and conducive to good health and well-being.
Objective 1: By May 2016, at least 100% of all students’ parents, and/or family members will participate in at least one school sponsored activity for/with their children, and business and community members will participate with Faith Family Academy in partnership in education activities. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Follow-up conferences will be held each six-weeks throughout the school year for parents and teachers to discuss students’ report cards and progress Principals, Teachers, Parents Local funds Conference time October 2014 – June -2016 Parent Contact Logs, Notes home, Increase in parental attendance at conferences Improved parent support, improved student grades and scores 2, 6, 8, 9 / I, V Back-to-school Orientation will be held at the start of each year for students to meet their teacher and parents given important information Parent Liaison, Principals, Teachers Local funds August 2014 and August 2014 Agendas and sign-in slips Number of students and parents attending orientation Calm and organized beginning of school 6 / V Continue to increase use of technology resources to enhance communication with parents and community, including the campus website Principal, All campus staff District Educational Technology Coordinator Local funds Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Information on website, increased use of other digital resources Parents accessing school information from technology resources Informed Parents and Community members 6 / V Provide numerous opportunities for parents to be involved in school activities, such as Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, ESL for parents, community-based instruction Principals Teachers Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Schedule of activities Sign-in Sheets and agendas for various activities Number of parents participating throughout the year 6 / V Goal 6: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School Middle School will improve student attendance and prompt arrival.