Teacher Capacity Person Responsible Status 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019 2020 Use extended faculty meetings to provide professional development for regular education teachers and special education teachers on K-12 inclusion based upon areas of need identified by the district. SPED Director Principal Team Chair X X Planned Provide annual review/staff development on the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) for all MSMS staff to build their capacity to apply it designing instruction for students. SPED Director Principal Team Chair X X X Annual Provide professional development for in the areas of special education guidelines/laws for regular education and special education students. SPED Director Principal Team Chair X X X Annual Provide collaboration time for staff to model and share best practices to differentiate instruction including tests, quizzes, homework, class assignments, and grading modifications to address the needs of all students. Principal Team Leaders X X Ongoing Collaborate with professionals in other school districts to best implement inclusion practices. Principal SPED Director X X Planned Continue “refresher” training for classroom teachers regarding service delivery requirements for ELL students. Asst Supt ELL Teahcer X X X Annual Measuring Impact - Early Evidence of Change Benchmark Changes in practice, attitude, or behavior when the initiative is having its desired impact Person Responsible Target Date Status Staffing , programs, and schedules meet the needs of all students and are equitable and inclusive. Principal Team Leaders Annual Ongoing Self-assessment on inclusion practices is completed. SPED Director Principal Team Chair 2019 Planned Presentations on inclusion and special education guidelines/laws are conducted at MSMS faculty meetings and parent meetings. Principal SPED Director Team Chair Annual Ongoing Site visits to exemplary inclusion programs at other public schools are conducted to learn how MSMS program could be improved. Team Teachers June 2019 Planned Professional development is conducted for staff in the areas of inclusion, differentiation, DCAP, and English language learners. SPED Director Asst Supt Principal Annual Ongoing Instructional initiatives and opportunities are communicated to staff and parents. Principal Team Leaders Teachers Annual Ongoing Bridge and Life Skills Programs are implemented. Team Chair Principal 2017 Completed Resources to Support Implementation The staff and financial resources allocated to support this initiative. Funding and dedicated time for professional development priorities in the of inclusion, differentiation, DCAP, ELLs, etc. Provide collaboration time for teachers to discuss curriculum modifications and differentiation with colleagues Funding and staffing to implement the middle school “Bridge” and “Life Skills” programs.
Social Emotional Learning Person Responsible Target Date Status Staff demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to social emotional learning needs of students. Principal Team Leaders Teachers Annual Ongoing Faculty meeting discussions evidence student-centered focus with staff sharing best practices and student work. Principal Team Leaders Teachers Annual Ongoing Bullying incidents are reduced from one year to the next. Principal Team Leaders Annual Ongoing Students and parents utilize school webpage to report bullying incidents. Students Parents Annual Ongoing YRBS and school climate survey results evidence a decrease in risky behaviors and a positive school climate. Principal Health Teachers K-12 H/PE Director Every Other Year Ongoing Parents report satisfaction in the level of communications from teachers and administration. Principal School Council Annual Ongoing Teacher Capacity Person Responsible Target Date Status Teachers participate in staff development programs on social emotional learning strategies. Principal Teachers Annual Ongoing Bi-monthly curriculum meetings address social emotional learning needs of students. Principal Team Leaders Annual Ongoing Resources to Support Implementation The staff and financial resources allocated to support this initiative. and resources for staff development and program development for social emotional learning. Continued funding of the School Resource Officer for MSMS. Resources for instructional and school climate surveys. Resources for continuing the YRBS survey. Action Plan 2 2016 - 2020 Final Draft: 02 09 17 Strategic Objective 2 Relationships – Strengthen relationships between and amongst students, staff, families, and the community to ensure high quality, engaged learning for every student.