of particular strength as reflected in the percentage of students meeting the state passing standard: English I End Of Course — 80% STAAR English II End Of Course — 88% STAAR-A English II End Of Course — 83% STAAR-ALT2 English II End Of Course — 100% STAAR-ALT2 Algebra I End Of Course — 80% STAAR Biology End Of Course — 100% Biology End Of Course — 100% STAAR US History End Of Course — 100% STAAR-A US History End Of Course — 80% STAAR-ALT2 Combined End Of Course Exams — 84% STAAR-ALT2 Combined 8th Grade Exams (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies) — 88% STAAR-ALT2 Combined Science (Grades 5, 8 and Biology)—100% Combined Social Studies (Grade 8 and US History) — 86% The passing rate for TSBVI students taking STAAR End of Course and STAAR-Accommodated End Of Course exams on their first try exceeded the overall passing rate of Texas students in special education on the following exams: US History US History-A Biology-A English II English II-A Re-testers exceeded the overall passing rate of Texas students in special education on the following exams: English II Algebra I-A English I-A English II-A US History-A Needs 4 of the 12 students in grades 3-6 taking STAAR Math passed (33%). 10 of the 46 TOTAL STAAR exams taken in grades 7-8 were passed (22%). 1 of the 20 TOTAL STAAR-A exams taken in grades 7-8 were passed (5%). 1 of 10 elementary/middle school students taking STAAR Science passed (10%). 0 of 5 students taking STAAR English I End of Course passed (0%) Test scores of students in areas will require improvement to reach the state standard passing rate. The consolidation of STAAR, STAAR-A, and STAAR-L into a single testing platform may present some challenges this year. Teachers and administrative staff have required additional mid-year trainings to familiarize them both with the new testing options and with the new accommodations, since these changes immediately affect decisions made during ARD meetings. Those students using an online testing platform will need to be re-trained as the online system has changed. Continued training and support is needed for state-funded programs for teaching math and language arts skills through ThinkThroughMath and Compass Learning. Teachers will benefit
activities to provide inclusion and awareness of PPC for new students. Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 2. Continue to provide drug education and substance prevention focus. Delivery will be through the weekly skill for success focus, counselor provided groups, and additional classroom experiential activities. Delivery to the student body will occur throughout the school year. Committee 3. Provide training for new faculty and review for existing faculty positive proactive behavior support and Behavior Intervention Review and revision of TSBVI Positive Behavior Support techniques and strategies will continue to occur in the summer of 2017 focusing on development of on line training blended with didactic and experiential personal trainings. Training for new faculty in existing proactive behavior support systems and Behavior Intervention Plans will occur as close as possible to the beginning of school in the fall of 2017. Reviews will occur as needed. Courtney Wilson Shah Carrie Clark Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 4. Create “Healthy Choices” focus events. Provide opportunities for Initiate in fall of 2017, continue Committee
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES NEEDED: Various identified staff PROJECT LEADER: Shelly Allen & parents to be identified SPECIFIC EXPECTED RESULT OF STRATEGY: Students improved knowledge of healthy lifestyle components. Compliance with Senate Bill 19 and required School Health Programs. CRITICAL EVENTS: Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 1. If approved, hold a Wellness Fair on campus during parent weekend for staff and families to improve awareness of the impact of healthy choices. November 2017 Shelly Allen Patti Robinson Social Workers Set up fair, invite various health related groups to participate and provide activities and information 2. Offer evening class options to students on healthy snack and meal time ideas. 2017-18 Shelly Allen Cheryl Austin 3. Send home to parents once each semester, (Fall and Spring) activities that families can do with their child at home related to fitness and improved health. Fall/Spring 2017-18 Shelly Kristine Seljenes Send in progress report mailings . 4. Continue to collect heights and weights on all students at beginning and end of the school year. October 2017 May 2018 Shelly Elina Mullen Existing scales and height measurement tools Action Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status
5. Provide education program for EXIT team students and students on teams as appropriate to include students being able to identify their own pills, improved knowledge of their personal health conditions, schedule doctor appointments, and how to refill medications, all in preparation for student self-medication program attainment. 2017-18 Andrea Ashton Shelly Allen Nurses in the health Center 6. Continue to provide weekly options to participate in fitness opportunities on campus. 2017-18 Recreation staff, other staff who can teach or organize a class Use of gym, weight room, pool, yoga, track 7. Continue to provide after school physical activities options for all students on campus. 2017-18 Mark Gronquist Existing school resources and facilities 8. Continue to invite representatives from the Health Center and Food Service to participate in SHAC meetings. 2017-18 Shelly 9. Continue the school’s Jump Rope for Heart activities. 2017-18 Elina Mullen Contributions 10. Continue the school’s Special Olympics activities. 2017-18 Kristine Seljenes Elina Mullen 11. options for staff to improve mental/emotional health. 2017-18 Shelly Kate Ohlers Debra Sewell Existing school resources 12. Continue to provide diabetic care training yearly for all teams as necessary. 2017-18 Andrea Ashton Existing school resources Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status
13. Work with the school cafeteria and registered dietician to make small improvements to the food options available during the supper meal time. 2017-18 Cheryl Austin Brian McDonald Current school resounces 14. Continue the work of the physical activity and fitness planning subcommittee. Continue to measure fitness levels of students, (Fitnessgram) and compare over time. 2017-18 Elina Mullen Shelly Allen Current school resources 15. Continue to work with students who are selling food items on campus to select more healthy options for sale. 2017-2018 Shelly Current school resources 16. Continue to increase the number of students wearing” Fit Bits”as part of a team to promote healthy physical fitness competition on /off campus 2017-18 Shelly Allen Mark Gronquist Sponsored by USABA/Anthem Foundation Fitness Challenge Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired 2017-2018 Action Plan ACTION PLAN 7: Increase Teacher, Student and Parent Awareness of Issues Regarding Sexual Abuse and Other Maltreatment of Children. SUMMARY OF RESOURCES NEEDED: PROJECT LEADER: Miles Fain SPECIFIC EXPECTED RESULT OF STRATEGY: Increase in awareness of all school community members as required by TEC 38.0041. CRITICAL EVENTS:
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES NEEDED: Release time for teachers and money for substitutes for classroom coverage, stipend money, funds for any necessary supplemental materials PROJECT LEADER: Debra Sewell SPECIFIC EXPECTED RESULT OF STRATEGY: Students who are receiving modified or alternate instruction will have appropriate instructional materials in the core curriculum subject CRITICAL EVENTS: Action Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status Develop, or locate and adapt curriculum in core subject areas of Language Arts, Math and Social Studies for students receiving modified instruction. Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Janet Bean Classroom teachers Stipend Pay: $3000 Materials: $2500 Create Performance Indicators as needed for modified Instruction in core subject Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Janet Bean Classroom teachers Meet with Assistant Principals and Lead Teachers to discuss curriculum materials currently being used, and any additional materials that are needed for modified instruction. Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Janet Bean Assistant Principals Lead Teachers Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status Develop, or locate and adapt curriculum in core subject areas of Language Arts, Math and Science for students receiving alternate instruction. Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Bean Classroom teachers Stipend Pay: $3000 Materials: $2500
O&M: Continue the development of lessons/activities for the early intervention O&M guide – Texas Two Steps (2-year project). Conduct training on use of curriculum. Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Stephanie Walker (Region 11 ESC) Designated COMS Travel to Region 11 ESC: $3600 Sensory Efficiency: Provide training on the FVE/LMA publication Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Jennifer McGrath Laura Eric Grimmett Travel Funds: $3000 Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status Compensatory/Access Skills: Complete the update of Braille Fundamentals from EBAE to UEB braille code. Create a PI for Listening skills Create a PI for Note-taking skills Summer 2018 Debra Sewell Janet Bean Sue Mattson Private contractor Private Contractor fee: $5000 ILS: Update the Independent Living Curriculum. Summer 2018 Sewell Cheryl Austin Elysia Benton Sherry Hayes Jean Ann Hutsell Stipend Pay: $2000 Career Education: Continue the development of Vocational Routines Summer 2017 Debra Sewell Jesse Hoffman Michelle Jones Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired 2017-2018 Action Plan
GOAL A: Students with visual impairments will demonstrate knowledge and skills to lead vocationally, personally and socially satisfying lives. GOAL B: Students with visual impairments will have equal access to quality education based on appropriate assessment, curriculum and instruction. GOAL C: Students with visual impairments will receive a quality education from qualified professionals and trained Student learning in Short-term Programs based on pre- and post-testing Surveys conducted on customer populations Enrollment population in Short-term Programs Need for alternative service delivery options to provide the expanded core curriculum to visually impaired students in Texas Credential of teachers to ensure all meet the standards for highly qualified status Staff surveys and IPC feedback regarding needs in training and staff development
approximately 20 different types of settings or arrangements (secondary classes such as Bistro and Catering, Camp Challenge, etc. which are managed as separate arrangements in part, even though they are grouped into one secondary academic program). Two needs that arise from this are: Finding enough qualified staff to work across all shifts. Several new strategies are being implemented to increase the summer staff pool: (a) provide additional New Employee Orientation in the winter and then bring those people in during the spring semester so they will be trained by summer; (b) visit each team of staff during the spring to encourage participation. Managing all the data and systems needing implementation every summer (e.g., class and dorm groups, food services, health center, etc.). We need to determine priorities for expanded use of the database for planning future summers. The Residential supervisors are struggling to manage the competing duties that We need an Assistant residential director for succession planning and so far we do not have a potential candidate. GOALS OBJECTIVES GOAL A: Students with visual impairments will demonstrate knowledge and skills to lead vocationally, personally and socially satisfying Objective 11: 88% of students in programs classes will demonstrate progress as measured by pre- and post-assessment. Objective 12: 90% of responding LEAs, parents, and students will rate the students’ learning experiences in school-year short-term programs as very satisfactory or outstanding. Objective 13: 90% of students’ learning experiences in summer programs will be rated by parents and local districts as very satisfactory or outstanding. GOAL B: Students with visual impairments will have equal access to quality education based on appropriate assessment, curriculum and instruction. Objective 14: Creation of three new Short-Term Program classes. Objective 15: 20% increase in the number of students enrolled in distance education classes. Objective 16: 20% increase in the number of students enrolled in online synchronous instruction.
ACTION PLAN 19: Provide Resources for Families to Better Understand and Advocate for the of Their Children with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness. SUMMARY OF RESOURCES NEEDED: Existing funds PROJECT LEADER: Cyral Miller SPECIFIC EXPECTED RESULT OF STRATEGY: Informed families will be able to partner effectively with their educational teams. CRITICAL EVENTS: Action Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 1. Work with DBS to offer a new leadership training series in the DFW area. August 2018 Rachel Simpson, Edgenie Bellah, Sharon Nichols and Adam Graves existing funds from both state and federal sources 2. Present statewide TX Focus conference with a pre-conference for families. March 2018 VI team existing funds from both state and federal sources 3. Bring together Texas family groups to share information and network. Quarterly virtual meetings Rachel Simpson, Edgenie Bellah and Cyral Miller existing funds from both state and federal sources Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired 2017-2018 Action Plan
ACTION PLAN 20: Collaborate with Statewide Partners to Improve Services to Students with Visual Impairments. SUMMARY OF RESOURCES NEEDED: Existing funds from both state and federal sources PROJECT LEADER: Cyral Miller SPECIFIC EXPECTED RESULT OF STRATEGY: New resources will be available for statewide programs. CRITICAL EVENTS: Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 1. Provide active leadership in the Texas Action Committee on the Education of Students with Visual Impairments group on Transition activities for students with VI. August 2018 Eva Lavigne and David Wiley existing funds from both state and federal sources 2. Provide active leadership in the TX Action Committee on the Education of Students with Visual Impairments group on Early Childhood. August 2018 Sara Kitchen, Renee Ellis and Holly Cooper existing funds from both state and federal sources 3. Develop new materials related to literacy in collaboration with the ESCs. August 2018 Cyral Miller existing funds from both state and federal sources
GOALS OBJECTIVES GOAL C: Students with visual impairments will receive a quality education from qualified professionals and trained staff. Objective 25: Completion of a written needs assessment and plan for schoolwide staff development needs. GOAL F: programs and departments will receive high quality products and services from qualified, trained TSBVI administrative and support staff to accomplish the mission of the School. Objective 26: Completion and implementation of student records procedures. Objective 27: Development of a contract management process to comply with all state contract rules and federal grant requirements. Objective 28: Development of a comprehensive Information Resources Plan to support campuswide needs with input from all departments. Objective 29: Development of a comprehensive plan to enhance campus security and visitor transparency. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ACTION PLANS BY GOAL AREA 2017-2018
Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status 3. Support logistics & documentation for training in technology - individualized and computer-based training offered throughout the year guided by staff professional development plans and Accessibility Committee. August 2017- May 2018 Patti Robinson Time and computer access 4. Coordinate train and document staff training in positive behavior support using "The Mandt System" Relational, Conceptual and Technical chapters to support direct care staff. Training for new staff and refresher training for current staff Patti Robinson Time, space, printing cost of Mandt materials & test packets, substitute use for those attending. 5. Behavior Support Initiative Summary will be offered during NEO. Monthly NEO, August 2017- June 2018 Patti Robinson Garner Vogt Sara Merritt Presenter time, space, printing costs of Student Supervision Procedure & Behavior Support Procedure. 6. Foundations in Visual Impairments: Coordinate and Document training for new staff according to policy DMBA. (Some make-up sessions for staff will be added to monthly department in-service days and homework assignments as appropriate.) 45 total on prep days and Fridays throughout the school year. To be completed by May 2018 Patti Robinson Cyral Miller Bill Daugherty Garner Vogt Shelly Allen Fain Presenter time, training space, printing cost of handouts, staff schedule accommodations Action Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status
7. Continue to work with team to make online version of Foundation in Visual Impairments more meaningful and available to our current population and staff working with them. May 2018 Patti Robinson Cyral Miller Bill Daugherty Garner Vogt Sara Merritt G'Nell Price Tad Doezema Dr. Jane Erin Eve Thompson Steven Landry Collaboration Time Online version is ready to be piloted. 8. Coordination and document day trainings and monthly Thursday afternoon trainings for school day staff as recommended by the instructional Planning Council Monthly August 2017- May 2018 Miles Fain Eden Hagelman Tad Doezema G'Nell Price Patti Robinson Valerie Perwein Susan Hauser Time, training space, printing cost. 9. Coordinate and document weekly Braille Reading classes (1.5 hrs each) conducted school. Fall and Spring Semesters to be completed by April 2018 Patti Robinson Miles Fain Dr. Rita Livingston Presenter time, participant time, possible extra hours or sub time 10. Coordinate and document Basic Sign Class training (45 minutes each) conducted after school. Fall and Spring Semesters to be completed by 2018 Patti Robinson Deanna Peterson Fain Presenter time, participant time, possible sub use 11. Coordinate and document new TA training. (7 topics, 1 hour each) May 2018 Robinson Randy Stephenson Presenter time, participant time/scheduling, training space Action Steps Timeline for Completion Person(s) Responsible Resource Allocation Status HEALTH AND SAFETY