Action Step Develop a bi-weekly common assessment program that will assess and document students’ achievement of curriculum standards. 2015 Teachers Instructional Facilitator PLC Coach Computers and Data Trackers CFAs Classroom Response Systems Paper, Ink, Binders $4000 Title I $2000 Title I Data Notebooks Increase student RLA achievement Action Step Support new and struggling teachers according to TEM 4.0 protocols. Ensure all non-highly qualified teachers are working towards becoming highly-qualified status. August 2015 Principal PLC Coach Learning Coaches Master Teacher PIT Crew Support Documentation Professional Development Materials District Funded Support Logs TEM Data Student Achievement Data Increase student RLA achievement Action Step Implement secondary literacy strategies to improve vocabulary acquisition and reading abilities. 2015 Teachers PLC Coach Professional Development Materials $500 Title I TEM Data Student Achievement Data Increase student RLA achievement Action Step Implement a Drop Everything and Read program to increase reading skills. October 2015 Teachers PLC Professional Development Materials Reading Materials $500 I $500 Title I TEM Data Student Achievement Data Increase student RLA achievement Action Step Teachers will analyze the following relevant academic data every three weeks to determine the strengths and needs of our students: TCAP data Performance Systems Weekly classroom assessments Suspension Data Attendance Data Constructed Response Assessments Data will be shared with parents and stakeholders at curriculum nights. August 2015 All teachers $1000.00 copier paper (Title (I) Power SMS Reports Power Teacher Reports Title One—Data conferences $1000.00 light snacks and resources; $3,000 Substitutes-- SIP Monitoring of weekly lesson plans Observations PLC Walkthroughs Departmental meetings Intervention plans Increase student RLA achievement Action Step The Administration, teachers and paraprofessionals will increase their expertise in technology, subject matter, and data analysis by attending professional development in-services and conferences that focus on the use of proven instructional strategies for student achievement. August 2015 Administration staff All regular education teachers N. Boyd, PLC Coach R. Chapman, Facilitator SPED Inclusion Teachers Additional SmartBoard, Classroom Performance Systems, Navigation Systems and Projectors BrainPop Subscription Course Recovery - E-Learning (Extended Contract) Copier\Paper $4,000 Assessment Data, Classroom Assessment Data, and Progress Reports Increase student RLA achievement 2014- May 2014- May May 2014- 2014- 2014- May May
LITERACY ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT: WRITING School: Kirby High School Section A: Describe your goal and identify which need(s) it addresses. (Remember that your TSIP identified the strengths and challenges/needs.) Goal To increase the number of students scoring 12 on the TCAP Writing Assessment. Which need(s) does this Goal address? Student Achievement How is this Goal linked to the District’s Strategic Plan? The district’s five-year plan provides for increasing the number of students performing at proficient and advanced levels while decreasing the number of students performing below proficiency. The Five Year Plan proposes to provide timely interventions as outlined in SCS Policy 5013. ACTION STEPS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Section B – Descriptively list the action you plan to take to ensure you will be able to progress toward your goal. Action steps are strategies and interventions which should be scientifically based where possible and include professional development, technology, communication, and parent and community involvement initiatives within the action steps of each goal. Section C – For each of the action steps you list, give timeline, person(s) responsible, projected cost(s)/required resources, funding sources, evaluation strategy and performance results/outcomes. (For Evaluation Strategy, define how you will evaluate the action step.) Timeline Person(s) Responsible Required Resources Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources Evaluation Strategy Performance Results/Outcomes Action Step Implement secondary literacy strategies to improve vocabulary acquisition and writing skills. Students will write reflections in journals after each DEAR session is complete. October 2015 Teachers PLC Professional Development Materials $500 Title I TEM Data Student Achievement Data Increase student writing skills. Action Step The faculty and staff will provide frequent opportunities for students to practice persuasive writing within the content areas. Practice writing assessment in class (2-3 mock assessments) School-wide writing blitz - January Graphic Organizer\Thinking Maps to model writing – prewriting, drafting, October 2015 PLC Coach Teachers Facilitator Paper\Pencil Computers Assessment Material Title I Funds Writing Rubric Discovery Assessment Data Classroom observation Lesson Plan analysis Increased percentage of students scoring six and/or five on TCAP writing assessment
revising, editing and producing final draft Action Step Teachers will analyze the following relevant academic data every three weeks to determine the strengths and needs of our students: TCAP data Formative assessment data Weekly classroom assessments Suspension Data Attendance Data Data will be shared with parents and stakeholders at curriculum nights August 2014 through 2015 Administration Instructional Facilitator PLC Coach English Teachers copy PowerTeacher Grades Common Formative Assesment Data Title One $3,000 substitutes Monitoring of weekly lesson plans Classroom observations Classroom walkthroughs Departmental meetings Intervention Observation Increased percentage of students scoring six and/or five on TCAP writing assessment Action Step The Administration, teachers and paraprofessionals will increase expertise in technology, subject matter, and data analysis by attending professional development and conferences that focus on the use of proven research-based instructional strategies for student achievement. August 2015 Administration staff All regular education teachers N. Boyd, PLC Coach R. Chapman, Facilitator SPED Inclusion Teachers Additional SmartBoard, Classroom Performance Systems, Navigation Systems and Projectors BrainPop Subscription Course Recovery - E-Learning (Extended Contract) $4,000 Assessment Data, Classroom Assessment Data, and Progress Reports Increased percentage of students scoring six and/or five on TCAP writing assessment May services
outlined in weekly lesson plans. Teachers will use technology (i.e. Smartboards, calculators, computers, etc.) to increase proficiency. R. Chapman, Facilitator SPED Inclusion Teachers Lesson Plans 18.7% or more of students enrolled in Algebra II will score proficient/advanced on Algebra II EOC Action Step Support new and struggling teachers according to TEM 4.0 protocols. Ensure all non-highly qualified teachers are working towards becoming status. August 2015 Principal PLC Learning Coaches Master Teacher PIT Crew Support Documentation Professional Development Materials District Funded Support Logs TEM Data Student Achievement Data 61.7% or more of students enrolled in Algebra I will proficient/advanced on the Math EOC Assessment 18.7% or more of students enrolled in Algebra II will score proficient/advanced on Algebra II EOC
ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT School: Kirby High School Section A: Describe your goal and identify which need(s) it addresses. (Remember that your TSIP identified the strengths and challenges/needs.) Goal Goal 3: Kirby High School’s graduation goal is to increase graduation for all students by 2.3% from 63.9% to 66.2% in 2014. need(s) does this Goal address? Increase student achievement How is this Goal linked to the District’s Strategic Plan? SCS Goal1. Student Achievement – Accelerate the academic performance of all students. ACTION STEPS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Section B – Descriptively list the action you plan to take to ensure you will be able to progress toward your goal. Action steps are strategies and interventions which should be scientifically based where possible and include professional development, technology, communication, and parent and community involvement initiatives within the action steps of each goal. Section C – For each of the action steps you list, give timeline, person(s) responsible, projected cost(s)/required resources, funding sources, evaluation strategy and performance results/outcomes. (For Evaluation Strategy, define how you will evaluate the action step.) Timeline Person(s) Responsible Required Resources Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources Evaluation Strategy Performance Results/Outcomes Action Step Students with chronic behavior and attendance problems will be iddentified weekly by the classroom teachers, attendance clerk, family specialist and the behavioral specialist and action plans will be developed and implemented with the students and parents. Adopt a Senior Program will target at risk seniors and have teachers monitoring their progress on a monthly basis. August 2015 Parent Counselor, ISS, SART Team, Administrative staff, Teachers Flyers Brochures Parent link Materials Training for teachers Postage Copies Title I District/School funds $7,000-training materials, paper materials, professional development, printing Monitor behavior and attendance on a twenty day reoccurring action plans being monitored and implemented along with parental involvement Attendance and behavior should also improve from students, increased parental involvement graduation rate should improve Action Step The Professional School Counselors, Dual Enrollment Teachers, and AVID teachers will schedule monthly visits for college representatives, recruiters, and community August 2015 Professional School Counselors Teachers Parent Link, flyers, college Copies I 6,000.00 Surveys from college representatives, speaker evaluation rosters of attendees, and students applying for colleges. Students and parent’s knowledge will increase concerning higher education; students will have a better idea of what is
Action Step The Professional School Counselor will provide instructions and information to parents and students during quarterly meetings in order to develop a Four-Year High School Plan meeting the graduation requirements mandated by the State of Tennessee. October 2015 Professional School Counselors Attendance Secretary SMS coordinator Records Secretary Teachers District Supervisors Teaching and Learning Academy materials copies School Budget $2000,00 Review of Four Year Plan and records Progress Reports Report SMS data Surveys The four year plan will provide an avenue for students to meet graduation requirements while enhancing their skill for college curriculum. Action Step The school will provide space and resources for adequate operation of the parent resource room. August 2015 Administrative staff Title I Facilitator Professional School Counselors Parent Counselor, Teachers PLC Coach Instructional and professional reading materials, booklets on Gateway Exam, Computer access to websites, college, at-risk, and various parent handouts, Workshops Title I $3000.00 Increase of parental involvement, surveys, school climate survey, visible parental contact Increased awareness of strategies or the resources to help their child Action Step The school will sponsor quarterly curriculum nights to increase parent awareness of rigorous high school standards in the areas. August 2015 Administrative staff Title I Facilitator Professional School Counselors Parent Counselor, Specialist, Teachers Learning Coaches PLC Coach Paper, copies, demonstration supplies for departments Title I $2,500 Climate Surveys, Sign In Sheets and minutes from meetings, conferences, and community engagement activities assessment survey Participant evaluations Student Surveys Teacher Surveys failing grades report, and parent surveys Increased student achievement will result in increased graduation rate Increase in parental involvement Increase community involvement Action Step ACT Strategies Integrated in Core Class Instruction Students use ACT workbooks weekly to improve strategies ACT Prep Sessions offered on Mondays to prepare students for selected test dates October 2015 Administrative staff Title I Facilitator Professional School Counselor, Parent Counselor, Teachers Learning Coaches PLC Coach ACT Workbooks and Online Sources Salary and Materials Title I- $5000 Sign In Sheets and minutes from meetings, conferences, and community engagement activities Needs assessment survey Participant evaluations Parent Surveys Student Surveys Teacher Surveys Increase in parental involvement Increase community involvement Increased ACT Scores
ACT Data is reviewed by administration and Core teachers in grades 9-12 to develop a classroom action plan to improve each assessed area by 2+ points ACT and Plan Data is used to identify dual enrollment and AP students for upcoming year Action Step Graduation Rate Monitoring will be conducted as an on-going action to ensure that cohort members are receiving continuous education: Transcript Audits performed by counselors for grades 10-12 Tracking of withdrawals to endure continuous enrollment status Tracking of and out-of district transfer to ensure accurate records for all students Monitoring failing grades reports for progress and report card periods School-wide referral of failing students to Title I interventions Graduation Awareness for parents and August 2015 Administrative staff Title I Facilitator Professional School Counselors Teachers PLC Learning Coaches Copies District PD Substitutes- $1500.00 Sign In Sheets and minutes from meetings, conferences, and community engagement activities Needs assessment survey Participant evaluations Student Surveys Teacher Surveys Increase in parental involvement Increase community involvement Increased Graduation Rate
community stakeholders Action Step The teachers will increase their expertise in delivery of good first time teaching strategies by attending professional development in-services that are school based (data conferences, academy meetings, vertical teaming with feeder schools) local, state, and national conferences that focus on the use of proven research-based instructional strategies for student achievement. (See PD Plan in addendum). Non-highly qualified teachers will work towards highly qualified status. August 2015 Administration staff All core and new teachers Facilitator PLC Coach Mobile Lab Smart Board Teacher Material Title I Funds Increased Graduation Rate Increased Student Achievement Increase in parental involvement Increase community involvement Increased Graduation Rate Action Step The administration, faculty and staff will continue to communicate with all stakeholders on a quarterly basis by providing newsletters, progress reports, flyers, community meetings, family/parent training sessions, report card pick-up, parent\teacher conferences, Site Based Decision Making Committee meetings and parent link messages in order to support students academically and strengthen home-school connections. Principal, teachers, student and parent will also sign the home/school compact. August 2015 Administration staff, All core teachers, N. Boyd, PLC Coach R. Chapman, Facilitator M. Dotson, PTSA President, Thomas, Walker, Gibbs-Jackson, Pirtle, Professional School Counselors Paper Title I Funds $5,000 Light Refreshments (Title I) Sign In Sheets and minutes from meetings, conferences, and community engagement activities Needs assessment survey Participant evaluations Student Surveys Teacher Surveys Increased in parental involvement Increased community involvement Increased student achievement 2014 – 2015
The following plans describe our school’s professional learning activities/events, the content, process and context we plan for each, our implementation timeline, expected outcomes, data sources used to evaluate effectiveness and the budget commitment required. Goal 1: Kirby High School’s goal is to increase the percentage of all students taking the Algebra I End of Course Test who meet or exceed the state’s Annual Measurable Objective by 2.4 % from 61.7% to 64.1% in 2015. Kirby High School’s goal is to increase the percentage of all students taking the Algebra II End of Course Test who meet or exceed the state’s Annual Measurable Objective by 5.4% from 13.3% to 18.7% in 2015. Content: What will be learned? Process: What effective processes will be used? Context: What aspects of our learning environment will support this goal? Professional Learning Activities/Events Title Timeline Expected Outcomes What data sources will you use to evaluate effectiveness? (i.e., teacher data, student data) $____65,000___ PD Budget Balance New Teacher Orientation Professional Development (some strategies from Teach Like a Champion) N. Boyd, PLC Master Teacher Learning Coaches August 2014 Monthly New teachers will acquire information about general expectations, school policies and procedures, and how to increase student achievement. Observations Mentor Minutes, Surveys Evaluation Teacher observation through the district $500-binders and jump drives for monthly meetings Substitute coverage (14 x 95.00)= $1330 Mentor Training for Learning Coaches District Presenters Coronica Hall- PIT Crew July 2014 Monthly thereafter New mentors will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to support new teachers and to help them have successful school year. Mentor Logs Meetings My Learning Plan Logs 0 Good First Teaching and Learning By Design Teach Like a Champion Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach September 2014 - Ongoing Teachers will how to manage time; develop lessons Data Boards Classroom Observations Lesson Plans 0
Master Teacher Learning Coaches to meet the needs of students with varied learning styles: to use project-based assessments. Nine Weeks Grades My Learning Plan/OASYS N. Boyd, PLC Coach Coronica Hall, PIT Crew August 2014 Teachers and administrators will learn how to utilize the district technology to sign up for professional development sessions and observations. Classroom Observations 0 Data School Improvement Planning Review data that directly impact instructional decisions PLC Nikayla Boyd I Instructional Facilitator, R. Chapman Administrators, Jason Jackson, Mannie Lowery, Dr. Daniel Jack All stakeholders August April 2015 Ongoing Teachers will use data driven skills when developing lesson plans and delivering instruction. Data Boards Classroom Observations Lesson Plans Formative Assessment End of Course Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom $1500.00- Binders - $400 Dividers $100 Flash Drives to store Data – 50 x $20 - $1000 making
Association of Math Teachers Conference strategies to current lesson objectives and standards Math teachers (two) February 11-14 of student engagement will be increased. Specific learning of students will be addressed. Students’ knowledge base of mathematical concepts will increase. Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation $7500.00 Technological Innovations: SMARTBoard CPS Apperson Data Trackers R. Pruitt R. Chapman September 2014 October 2014 Teachers will be engaged in technology based professional development activities to enhance instructional delivery and to utilize the technology to assess students in order to develop a instructional plan for differentiated instruction Formative assessment, ACT/SAT Scores, End of Course Exams, Report Cards, Progress reports Lesson plans, Classroom Observation, Climate Surveys $2500-CD’s, Jump Drives, Binders, Light Refreshments, printing
Academy and tenth grade classes Observation Data, Climate Surveys Literacy Strategies Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach Raymond Chapman, Instructional Facilitator September 2014 -Ongoing Teachers will implement research-based literacy strategies in their classrooms to improve student achievement using the comprehensive literacy plan Formative assessment, ACT/SAT Scores, End of Course Exams, Report Cards, Progress reports Lesson plans, Classroom Observation, Observation Data Climate Surveys 500-Copies Action Plans The following describe our school’s professional learning activities/events, the content, process and context we plan for each, our implementation timeline, expected outcomes, data sources used to evaluate effectiveness and the budget commitment required. Goal 3: High School’s graduation goal is to increase graduation for all students by 2.3% from 63.9% to 66.2% in 2014. Content: What will be learned? How to incorporate strategies into instruction to increasing student achievement Process: What effective processes will be used? Professional Development workshops, mentoring, analysis of data and teacher collaboration. Context: What aspects of our learning environment will support this goal? PLC, planning time, Classroom visits, Embedded PD (Teaching sharing instructional strategies) focusing on instruction, continuous improvement, increasing student achievement.
*Based on data, staff may attend other local state national workshops-conferences as needed Professional Learning Activities/Events Title Presenters/Leaders Implementation Timeline Expected Outcomes What data sources will you use to evaluate effectiveness? (i.e., teacher data, student data) PD Budget Balance National Drop Out Prevention Conferences Guidance November 2-5, 2014 Team will how to increase the graduation rate and decrease the drop-out rate Sign-in Sheets, Attendance, Surveys, Evaluation, Climate Surveys AVID National Conferences Selected teachers and Administration June 2014 Ongoing Teachers will learn strategies and methodologies to increase participation in AP programs, ACT Prep and strategies that support college readiness. Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores Gateway/ End of Course Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation Observation Data The Summer Institute 2015: A Seminar on Brain Based Education and Gender Differences in Learning Selected Staff July 2015 Teachers will gain knowledge on gender education. Possibly to be implemented in the 2016 school year. Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores Gateway/ End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation 7000.00 Wired Differently SPED Teacher Regular Ed Teacher January 2015 Teachers will learn strategies Formative assessment $1000.00 printing materials from conferences
and methodologies to increase participation from students with behavior issues. ACT/SAT Scores End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation Observation Data Professional Learning Communities Teach Like a Champion Departmental Data Meetings Nikayla Boyd Learning coaches Master Teacher Select Teachers August 2015 Teachers will participate in small groups to share strategies to improve academic success. Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation Observation Data $500- Jump drives and binders SPED Inclusion training Leonida Bell, Math Teacher Dr. Albert Slater, SPED Teacher October 2014 Teachers will participate in training sessions on what and inclusion look like. Formative assessment ACT/SAT Scores End of Course Exams Report Card, Progress reports Lesson plans Classroom Observation Observation Data $0 Harvard Institute- Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners School Leadership Team July 6-July 10, 2015 $20,515 Action Plans
Data School Improvement Plan Review data that directly impact instructional decisions ` PLC Coach, N. Boyd Administrators- Jason Jackson Department Chairs August 2014 -Ongoing Teachers will learn how to use data to make decisions when delivering instruction and developing lesson plans. Data Boards, Classroom Observations, Lesson Plans, Formative Assessment, Observation Data, Discovery Assessment report 0- binders and jump drives for Biology teachers Substitutes-500.00 (title one) National Science Teacher Association Biology and Chemistry Teacher March 2015 Level of student engagement will be increased. Specific learning needs of students will be addressed. Students’ knowledge base of science concepts will increase. Formative assessment, ACT/SAT Scores, End of Course Exams, Report Cards, Progress reports Lesson Classroom Observation, , Climate Surveys 4035.00 *Based on data, staff may attend other local, state and national workshops-conferences as needed School: Kirby High School Principal: Dr. Daniel L. Jack Budget: Included in PD Budget Date: August 26, 2014 (last revised) PLC Coach: Nikayla Boyd Instructional Facilitator: Raymond Chapman
416-1960 New Teacher Mentoring Plan Beginning Teachers Name Assigned Mentors Name Jerry Calhoun Sheila Morgan Gavin Wigginson Jessica Pollard Deanna Clark Marlen Delgado Carl Barbarin Bridgett McAdam Kendrick Alexander Jennifer Rucker-Leake Monica Swauncy Kirby High School’s mentoring plan is designed to introduce new teachers to Tennessee’s Performance Standards for teachers and to the TEM 4.0 Evaluation Model. It also ensures that new teachers understand school policies and procedures. Our Mentoring Plan is directly related to the Goals and Action Steps of our School Improvement Plan. Teacher Mentoring Program Complete Action Plan for developing and implementing a mentoring program Date Action Step Person Responsible Expected Outcomes July 2014 New Teacher Orientation Learning Coaches To ensure that new teachers understand school policies and procedures. August – (on-going weekly) Learning Coach mentoring meetings Presenters: Learning Coaches Master Teacher PLC Coach To ensure that new teachers understand school policies and procedures. To assist teachers in a smooth transition from the workforce to working in a classroom To address the needs of teachers who have taught at other schools but are new to Kirby High school
Teachers will receive assistance in requested areas (i.e. classroom management, differentiated instruction, etc). August 2014 Navigating the Teacher Evaluation Process Presenters: Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach Learning Coaches Master Teacher To introduce new teachers to the TEM 4.0 To provide information on district-level training on the model . Date Action Step Person Responsible Expected Outcomes Weekly Learning Coach Training Presenters: PIT Crew- Coronica Hall To Learning Coaches on being effective mentors for new or struggling teachers. August - (on-going monthly) Teaching Strategies: Differentiated Instruction Connecting with Students What Great Teachers Do Differently Writing and verbalizing Instructional Objectives Strategies to Improve Test Scores Presenters: Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach Raymond Chapman, Instructional Facilitator Master Teacher Teachers will to implement a series of strategies. Students will be engaged in mini lessons designed to improve student achievement
Lesson planning September-May Infusing Technology My Learning Plan Google/Gaggle Classroom Performance Systems Microsoft Office Teacher Smartboards Presenters: Rosalyn Pruitt, Teacher Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach Raymond Chapman, Instructional Facilitator Teachers will be given hands on training on how to use technology to enhance instruction and record-keeping Date Action Step Person Responsible Expected Outcomes July (quarterly, thereafter) Topics: Strategies for Students with Diverse Learning Styles Adjusting lesson plans to students with Disabilities Students classified as 504 Improving Test Performance of Students with Disabilities Gary Beasley, SPED Chair Nikayla Boyd, PLC Coach Monica Swauncy, ESL Chair Marilyn Guidance Counselor Developing lesson plans that incorporate different learning styles Teaching students on their individual performance level Understanding an IEP Learning to work with minority students August-May Informal Observations and Feedback Learning Coaches Master Teacher PLC Instructional Facilitator Teachers will be observed and will be feedback to improve teaching and learning. Novice teachers will also conduct peer observations obtain Best Practices. 2015 Evaluate and Revise Plan Presenters: PLC Coach Instructional Facilitator Assistant Principals Principal Mentors To solicit input and reflections from mentors and the administration regarding the current and upcoming year’s plan.