Instruction, Assessment Willingness to be innovative CBA assessments are aligned to TEKS and STARR with higher order thinking skills Time provided for teachers to collaborate vertically with other teachers to establish consistent strategies Added Spanish I Added RTI teacher Capped class sizes to maximize instruction resources required to teach lessons Expand the differentiated instructional strategies for all sub-populations Need additional Special Education support Need for homeroom/tutoring days Need additional Spanish curriculum for LEP students Need for more Secondary level reference materials resources required to teach lessons Expand the differentiated instructional strategies for all sub-populations Implement CBA assessments as benchmarks for state assessments Implement ITBS beginning and end of year assessments Build Spanish materials resources Family and Community Involvement Addition of District Director of Support Initiatives and Community Engagement Participation in many community events Fall Festival in November Students participating in two Interact Club projects Community partnerships such as Rotary Club and Chambers of Commerce PTSO meetings designed to get parents/families involved Have bilingual staff to help parents Fall Festival/Chili Cook-Off Need more opportunities for families to be involved Offer and promote more volunteer opportunities Research ways the school can help parents Work to increase involvement in PTSO Investigate the possibility of having a fall or spring festival to involve community members as well as family members Continue to observe National Family Week and Grandparents Day Implement the Watch Dog program for fathers Continue to involve community leaders through Career Day Investigate opportunities for further school/community partnerships Increase involvement in PTSO Implement Watch Dog program for fathers Increase partnerships with local community leaders Increase involvement of staff and students in community events School Context and Organization Teachers that care Region X support for new teachers Small campus that fosters the feeling of belonging Highly qualified teachers Implement Building Phase 2 - building of classrooms Need to involve teacher input for assessments and programs Need for improved communication Implement Building Phase 2 – building of classrooms Plan additional activities for student participation, such as clubs and extracurricular Need for improved communication among all
Improve instruction in all core areas to raise rigor for all students by using student achievement data to determine individual needs on specific SE’s Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum team, Principal, Teachers Title I, Local funds, August 2014-June 2016 Use of data by class and individual student profiles to plan instruction Use of data to determine individual needs in classroom, lesson plans, walk-throughs Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 8, 9/I, II, III Use Sheltered Instruction strategies which have been proven to help students Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal, Teachers Title I, III, local funds August Professional Development agendas and sign-in sheets Walk-throughs, Lesson Plans, formal observations Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 9/I, II, III, Vii Train teachers on writing lesson plans which will address Depth of Knowledge and rigorous instructional strategies 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 lesson plan, 10% increase of highly engaged students above baseline from previous Quarter, PLCs Walk-throughs, formal observations Benchmark scores, State Assessments, CBAs 2, 3, 8, 9 /VII The District will utilize the 12 Stage Analytic Writing process across all grade levels Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 – June 2016 Lesson Plans, Writing samples with editing by students Improved writing as graded by teachers Improved writing on state assessments 2, 8, 9/I, II, IV 2014-
Fully implement a monitoring system for student progress and interventions with fidelity Principal, teachers Title I, Local funds September 2014 - 2014 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 Provide tutorials for students who did not meet standard on state assessments Principal, core subject teachers Title I, Local funds August 2014 - June 2016 Tutorial schedules, and rolls Attendance logs, daily assessments Benchmark scores, State Assessments 2, 9 / I, II, III, IV Provide professional development on instructional methodology to increase the mastery of the TEKS. Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Math/Science Coordinator Dedicated staff development time, Local Funds Title I Title II Part A August 2014 – July 2016 Staff Development Agendas, Sign-in Sheets Lesson plans, walk-through data, instruction based on benchmarks, CBAs and state assessment data Benchmark data, TAPR and NCLB Report Card 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 / III, VII Provide intervention during the school day for students who have been identified as needing additional help to meet state standards Principal, Teachers, RTI, SPED/intervention teacher Local Funds, Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Tutorial Schedules, logs, benchmarks, grades, tracking data 6-Weeks and Semester grades, benchmark data, tracking data Benchmark data, STAAR, TPRI, PBMAS 2, 8, 9 / I, II, III, IV
Provide transition activities from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten and from Kindergarten to 1st Grade, 5th to 6th Grade, and 8th to 9th Grade Counselor, PK and K teachers, Principal and teachers Local funds April 2014 – August 2014 and April 2015 – August 2015 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 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, IV Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will demonstrate exemplary performance in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential. Objective 2: The district will provide a well-balanced and appropriate curriculum to all students.
Provide right-on-time training in curriculum and instruction through Professional Learning Communities, side- by-side teaching, observations, and conferencing Director of Teaching and Learning, Coordinator, Educational consultants Title II Part A Title I Local Funds August 2032 – July 2016 Agendas and sign-in sheets, training logs Improved instruction, utilization of curriculum Improved scores on state assessments 3, 4 / I, II, III Goal 1: Students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will demonstrate exemplary performance in all areas of state and federal accountability to encourage and challenge students to reach their full educational potential
Objective 3: The district will implement and use technology to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration. Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Provide ongoing training for teachers on how to effectively integrate the use of technology in instruction Curriculum Director, 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, student interest Improved use of technology by students, increased success on End of Course, STAR chart 2, 3, 4 / I, II, III, V Improve effective use of resources for students and staff Director of Teaching and Learning Principals Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Student participation and projects, research Credits earned Star chart, Increased graduation eligibility 2, 4, 10 / I, II, IV Provide District Director of Assessment and Accountability to support campuses and teachers in utilizing data to improve instruction Superintendent, Director of Assessment and Accountability Principals Title I, Title II Part D August 2014 – August 2016 Data Reports to campuses, teachers, administration, Agendas Improved teacher use of data to improve group and individual instruction Increased number of students who met or exceeded standard 2, 3, 4, 8, 9/ I, II, III, IV Utilize assessment reports generated in Aware and Eduphoria to collect and disaggregate data to improve instruction in all areas Teachers, Curriculum Director, Principals Director of Assessment/ Accountability Title I Title II Part D August 2014 – July 2016 Discussion of data in PLCs lesson plans Use of data analysis findings to improve instruction Improved scores on STAAR, EOC, TAKS, TELPAS 3, 4, 8, 9 / I II, III, V Students will use Internet sites as well as computer software to enhance and extend their knowledge in curriculum areas District Educational Technology Coordinator, all teachers Title I, Local Funds IDEA B, Carl Perkins August 2014 – June 2016 Lesson plans Student products, assessments Benchmark and state assessments 2, 9 / I, IV Students will investigate education including community colleges, four-year All teachers, Counselors, Title II Part A Carl Perkins August 2014- June 2016 Student log-ins for computers College applications FAFSA papers Increased 2, 8, 9 / I, V secondary
Objective 1: 100% of core academic classes will be taught by highly 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 Schoolwide Components (Code by #) 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 / III, 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 / II, VII Teachers will be trained on CHAMPS and positive behavior strategies to improve classroom management Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning Local funds, Title II Part A August 2014 – August 2016 Training Agendas and Sign-in sheets Improved behavior and engagement in classroom Improved scores on state assessments 2, 3, 4, 9 / I, III, IV, VI, 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 who 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 when appropriate. Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum Director, Human Resources 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 sign-in, agendas Evidence of practices put in place by administrator and teachers 2 / III, VII 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 they teach 3, 5 / VII Goal 2: In Waxahachie Faith Family Academy, 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 Implementation 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, Educational Consultants, 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 paraprofessionals 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, Educational Consultants, And 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 observations 3, 4, 5 / VII Provide content specific training to all core teachers Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, Educational consultants Title I Title II Part A August 2012 – July 2014 Completion of training sessions (sign-in sheets) and agendas Evidence of classroom of strategies in walkthrough, and T-TESS observations Increased success on state assessments 2, 3, 4 / VII Improve effective use of resources for teachers, paraprofessionals, staff Director of Teaching and Learning, Principal Title I Title II Part A Local Funds Carl Perkins August 2014 – July 2016 Training documentation (sign-in sheets and agendas) student projects Increased use of technology by staff and students, improved Increased success of students on state assessments 2, 4, 10 / VII
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs Implement and train on the District behavior management program, CHAMPS, to improve student behavior in all areas of the campus Principal, CHAMPS coordinator, CHAMPS campus committee CHAMPS Training, Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Students exhibiting behavior reflective of the CHAMPS training Improved student behavior and engagement, fewer referrals At least 10% reduction in referrals, positive environment for all 2 / VI Enhance and expand district-wide guidance education program to include, drug and alcohol resistance and refusal skills, and personal safety, membership and belonging Counselor, All teachers Counselor , Title I, Local Funds August 2014 – July 2016 Character Lesson Plans, schedule of student community service activities Decreased referrals Student initiated service projects, numbers of students voluntarily doing community service 2, 9, 10 / VI Implement bullying prevention initiative for staff Principals, Counselor Local Funds Monitor number of incidents reported at the end of each semester Bully Prevention Training Agenda and Sign-in Sheets Reduction in the number of bullying incidents and office referrals PEIMS 425 Report 2, 10 / VI Provide training to prevent sexual violence to students in schools Counselor Local funds August 2014 – October 2016 Agenda, Sign-In Sheets Student Survey No date-based sexual violence reported 10 / VI Counselor will implement a Suicide Prevention program Counselor Local Funds August 2014 – June 2016 Outline of program Schedule of training and events No suicides in WFFA 10 / VI Goal 3: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will be educated in an environment that is safe, drug-free, and conducive to good health. Objective 2: All students in Faith Family Academy will acquire knowledge and skills to promote good health and a physically-active lifestyle throughout their life span.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I SW Components/ Related CSFs The SHAC (Student Health Advisory Committee) will plan and implement activities that promote good health through the school year SHAC Local funds August 2014 – June -20145 4 Times per year August 2014 – June 2016, Schedule of events planned Students and Teachers participating in events 10 / VI Physical Education classes will be taught by certified physical education teacher to ensure quality of the program Physical Education teacher Human Resources Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Certification of teacher Students participating in quality program Students continuing to participate in physical activity 10 / VI Physical Education classes will include competency in movement, motor skills, fitness goals, safety practices, and social development leading to a physically active lifetime. Physical Education teacher Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Local Funds Fitness Now Program Students participating in the program Individual student assessments on report cards, Fitness Grams 10 / VI Goal 4: All students in Waxahachie Faith Family Academy will graduate from high school. Objective 1: By May 2016, a dropout rate of less than 1% for all students and all student groups will be maintained, and a completion rate of 100% will be achieved.
Conferences will be held throughout the school year for parents and teachers to discuss 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 / 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 2016 Agendas and sign-in slips Number of students and parents attending orientation Calm and organized beginning of school 6 / V, VI Implement a Community Service Project for each grade level from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade Principals, Director of Support Initiatives and Community Engagement, Parent Liaison, Parents Local Funds September 2014 – July 2016 Scheduling of project and needed transportation for student to participate Results of project, pictures, documentation and writing by students Increased awareness and desire of students to serve in their community 3, 4, 5 / V, VI Provide parents with information about the opportunity for secondary students to receive dual credit for some courses offered at the high school level Coordinator of Support Initiatives, Principals, Counselor Title I August 2014 – June 2016 Brochures, PTSO agendas Students enrolled in dual credit classes Dual credit awarded to students 2, 6 / V, VI Conduct a Title I Parent-School Compact meeting and formulate a compact for FFA Parent Liaison, Parents PTSO Funds Title I Funds Local Funds August 2014 Completion of compact Increased cooperation between parents and school Number of students graduating high school 6, 2 / V
Conduct parent/student awareness session on college and /or career awareness Counselor, Principal Local Funds September 2014 – June 2016 Sign-in Sheets and Agendas Increased support of students’ attending college and trade schools Number of students, graduating, attending college and trade schools 6 / V, VI Increase school/community partnerships with local community leaders through Career Day and other identified opportunities Principal Counselor Teachers Local Funds September 2014 – July 2016 Career Day agendas and sign-in sheets Documentation of other opportunities Increased number of community leaders involved in the school Greater awareness and appreciation of students for careers available to them 6 / V. VI Continue to increase use of technology resources to enhance communication with parents and community, including the campus website and telephone call-out system 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, VI Goal 6: Waxahachie Faith Family Academy High School will improve student attendance and prompt arrival. Objective 1: At least 97% of the student population will arrive at school on time and remain at school until dismissal.
Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of Implementation Evidence of Impact Formative/ Summative Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #) Other incentives and recognition to students for (1) percentage rates of attendance and (2) perfect attendance Principal, Teachers, Parents Local funds Attendance records August 2014 – June 2016 Attendance data each six-weeks Increase in attendance rates 97% attendance rate for year 2, 8, 9 / I, V, VI Communicate with parents regarding their child’s tardies and absences by phone and notes sent home Principal, Teachers Local funds August 2014 – June 2016 Teacher and principal Phone and mail logs. And emails Increase in number of students who are in attendance and on time Improved attendance 6 / V, VI