Special education services are available for qualified students with learning disabilities, speech or language difficulty, guidance needs, or students who are English Language Learners. Four full-time teachers support the faculty and students; BYU Facilitator, Title I Specialists in Math and Title I Specialist in Language Arts. Teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities weekly. They collaborate on individual student needs and best teaching practices. Columbia enjoys the services of a supportive PTA and School Community Council. Columbia has a Family Learning Center that provides support for qualified children and parents with financial, social or counseling needs and computer, GED and English classes are offered Critical Needs and School Analysis Summary 1. Maintain a Master Schedule. Grade levels need to collaborate to reach common curriculum goals. Educators need to focus on the Utah State Core Curriculum, instruction and assessment to improve student achievement. Professional Learning Communities could provide structure for data analysis, aligned curriculum planning and collaboration that will lead to improved instruction and student achievement. 2. Continued professional development is needed to provide school wide, level and teacher training. Adequate resources for professional development need to be provided. Teachers need time to clarify performance standards and ensure they are clearly communicated, evident in classrooms, and observable in student work. Professional development in the areas of Language Arts, WIDA training, Math, Response to Intervention training and Professional Learning Communities will lead to improved student achievement. 3. The Economically Disadvantaged and ELL subgroups have the greatest opportunity for improvement in Language Arts, Math and Science. These students need to be provided additional instruction and intervention to improve achievement. CRT data indicates an upward growth trend but there is still opportunity for growth. Both formative and summative evaluation data will need to be analyzed to plan for continuous improvement for each student, subgroup of students, and the school as a whole. Effective, varied, and differentiated research-based instructional strategies need to be implemented in the classroom to meet the needs of all students. Materials need to be purchased and utilized to support and enhance student achievement. These needs will be addressed through the Master Schedule that provides for a 180-minute Language Arts block. Within that block there is a Guided Reading Hour that focuses on at-risk students. Highly qualified trained
Monitor the of teachers and adapt professional development to provide continued literacy content knowledge. as their peers. Continued Professional development and time for teachers to implement and practice literacy content knowledge. 2.0 Respond to student needs by implementing Tier I and Tier II interventions or enrichment activities to close the achievement gap and accelerate learning of all students through best practices and technology. In PLC’s teachers identified students that need interventions or enrichment according to assessment data. Continued PLC’s and progress monitoring of students. In-service pay will be provided for teachers who participate off-contract. Substitutes will be provided for on-contract teachers. A,C,D,E,F Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Continued Professional development and time for teachers to implement and monitor student mastery of essential learning standards or additional academic support. May 2015 2.1 Out of a 3-hour Language Arts block provide a 60-minute Guided Reading Block focusing on literacy skills appropriate for individual-level instruction. At-risk students will receive a full 60-minute Guided Reading Block with the teacher, specialists and/or Implementation of a master schedule. Monitoring of teachers to ensure the 60 minute block. Continued professional development of research based content literacy. Professional Development in the three specific literacy blocks of CBL focusing on Tier I teaching in Shared Reading and Writing. B,D Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Continued Professional development and time for teachers to implement and monitor student mastery of essential learning standards or additional academic May 2015 $190,000
strategies and time for teachers to implement and monitor student mastery of essential learning standards. Teachers progress monitor reporting based on the status of those identified students. Track SuccessMaker, Waterford and Imagine Learning computer applications to ensure student success. and Imagine Learning computer applications to ensure student success. 2.4 Identified students will receive Tier II small group interventions by the classroom teacher and highly qualified para-professionals. Progress monitoring and on-going interventions will be taught to match student individual needs. Purchase and implement intervention materials and use of technology with fidelity. Provided Power hour time for Para-professional to teach small group of identified students that are not meeting standards. On going professional development and instruction to assist the aides in targeting student needs and provide them with materials that are researched and district approved. Continue to track and monitor identified students being taught by the aides and adjust instruction as needed on individual basis according to assessments given. Open lines of communication between teachers and aides to ensure the progress and success of student learning. C,D,F Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. There was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Continued Professional development and time for teachers to implement and monitor student mastery of essential learning standards or additional academic support. May 2015 2.5 Provide kindergarten extensions for identified students and/or full-day kindergarten program to ensure students have a solid academic foundation in Language Arts and Math to secure their academic achievement. Provide full day sessions of kindergarten as determined by student placement test. Monitor student needs and adjust students to move from half-day to full day as necessary. F, G Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. There was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress May 2015 $60,000
Continue to hold annual Math and Literacy Night along with additional parent classes to keep them informed of student progress and content. grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Continue with annual Math & Literacy Night to support student success and parent understanding. Provide parents with classes and brochures to ensure success in student language arts content. 4.1 Provide Family Math/Literacy nights for parents, students and pre-school children to help students increase their proficiency, prepare preschool children for school and increase family support of their children’s academic progress. By holding the annual Math and Literacy Night to support student learning. Brochures were provided to the community explaining math standards. Families received math manipulatives that corresponded with specific grade level standards. The manipulatives were sent home allowing for further practice and family support at home. Continue to hold annual Math and Literacy along with additional parent classes to keep them informed of student progress and content. B, H, F Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. There was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Continue with annual Math & Literacy Night to support student success and parent understanding. Provide parents with classes and brochures to ensure success in student language arts content. May 2015 $7,000 5.0 Purchase materials, assemblies, fieldtrips, specialists and technology to enhance learning and broaden experiences in Language Arts and provide incentives and recognition for student effort and progress. Teachers to attend conferences and Core Academy to broaden learning in Language Arts. Teachers will be attending Language Arts conferences and Core Academy to broaden their B Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. There was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not May 2015
learning. Further technology trainings on the iPads and Smartboards are taking place for teachers to enhance learning. I-Pads will be purchased for grades 1-3 for students to further their technological understanding. making the same progress as their peers. Further monitor the implementation of manipulatives, the usage of narrative and informative text, and technology in classrooms to provide quality education. 5.1 Purchase technology and software to challenge students’ thinking. Technology will be provided to support Language Arts interventions and enrichment. Purchase a mobile computer lab. Provide technology professional development. Provide a computer assistant to work with students on Math and Language Arts projects. We are in the process of purchasing mini I-pads for grades 1-3. The I-pads will be used in small group settings to supplement math content. Professional developments are being held monthly for teachers to attend and gain further knowledge of the device and incorporating appropriate applications in Language Arts content. I-pad training for teachers in grades 1-3 to enhance student learning and understanding of math content for both an intervention and extension groups. Grade level technology specialists have been identified to lead teachers in their grades to knowledge and application of the i-pads in a classroom setting. D,E, Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students increased. There was an overall trend throughout the grades of ELL students not making the same progress as their peers. Further monitor the implementation of the into the classroom and provide ongoing support and professional development to help with understanding. Identify appropriate apps for those students with the greatest need to help further solidify their literacy content. May 2015 Classroom sets of Mini-iPads Computers to manage the classroom sets of mini iPads. @$300 each plus, covers and charging cart. 5.2 Purchase books, equipment and supplies to strengthen Language Arts skills. Purchased equipment to enhance learning and broaden experiences. Monitor the use of equipment and supplies during Language Arts to evaluate the effectiveness of tier 1 instruction. B Student achievement declined according to SAGE. The gap between ELL and Non-ELL students May 2015
Professional Development Plan: to achieve goal PD Activity Details (include presenter address, contact #’s, locations, dates, etc.): Person Responsible for Completion Materials/ Resources Needed Budgeting Plan Who will attend (Teachers, Parents) Evaluation Process or Product Shown Completion Date 1.Professional Learning Communities (PLC) training will be provided to teachers. PLC analyze data, identify student needs and respond to needs. Professional development will be provided on several levels. District Leaders will provide an overview of effective PLC. Curriculum Specialist, G/T Specialists and, Curriculum Specialists will provide on site coaching, National Presenters will train on PLC model and application. Teachers will implement PLC on off contract time will be compensated at in-service rate. Specialist, Title I funded District personnel, Principal Substitutes or in-service pay for teachers who attend PD and PLC. Focus Book, Common Core Book and PLC Binder fore each teacher. REF 1.0. PD/Inservice $35,000 Teachers and administration PLC weekly summary notes, results of common and records of student progress On-going Curriculum Planning 2. Smaller class size, paraprofessionals, full-day kindergarten, Interssion District and school specialists Supplies, manual, manipulatives, teacher pay or substitutes $190,000 Smaller class size $210,000 Full-day kindergarten $60,000 Intersession $105,000 Teachers, specialists assistants in the classroom setting. May 2015
3. District and school reading specialist will teach reading skills, strategies and how to administer assessments. Professional development will be provide within the school, district and through conferences. Teachers will be provided substitutes to attend professional development during contract time or will receive pay at in-service rate for attending professional development during off-contract time. Teachers will observe other teachers on site and at other locations. Teachers, assistants and the administrator will have the opportunity to attend conferences. District Reading Specialist, Reading Specialist with math emphasis Reading manuals, materials, library, and additional books, Cost of conferences and pay for substitutes or pay for teachers who take classes off track Specialists $81,000 Teachers, administration, specialists Teachers will student progress and collaborate to decide student individual needs: or enrich concepts needed. Continuous progress monitoring and of subgroups May 2015 4, Technology professional development will be provided after school and during contract time. Teachers will be paid at in-service rate for after time and substitutes will be provided during contract time. District and School Specialists Substitutes
Parent/Community Involvement Plan: Describe how parents and/or community members will be involved in helping to achieve this goal through Volunteering, Parenting, Learning at Home, Communication, Community Involvement, and/or Decision Making (Put a “X” in the applicable box next to each activity.) Activity Volunteering Parenting Learning @ Home Community Involvement Decision Making 1.School wide master schedule and family /student support presented at Back to School Night. Parents, teachers and community will provide information booths and help with coordinating and supervising activities. Parents will become informed as to the and character education that is taught to their child and become more aware of how to help their child transition Activities will be provided to extend learning at home. Compact and in dual to provide to the to build support between parents and teachers. booths will Community and District services will be invited to participate and support academic goals by providing information booths and literature. **Inform parents they can participate in PTA and SCC.
2.7 Provide Positive management strategies using CHAMPS and Leader in Me to increase student engagement. Provided Professional Development training and support for teachers. Continue ongoing training and implementation of CHAMPS and Leader in Me. 9 Student achievement declined according to SAGE. There is a need to focus on ELL students not making the progress as peers in same grade. Continued Professional development and time for teachers to implement and monitor their teaching of CHAMPS, Leader in Me and setting clear expectations of classroom procedures. May 2015 2.8 Provide pre-school experience to ensure students have a solid academic foundation in Language Arts and math. 8 May 2015 3.0 Provide on-going school wide professional development in the area of math instruction for Tier I, Tier II interventions and enrichment. Professional development sessions focused on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies and essential learning outcomes. Continued Professional development focusing on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies, ELL/WIDA strategies and essential learning outcomes. 2,4,5 Student achievement declined according to SAGE. There is a need to focus on ELL students not making the progress as peers in same grade. Continue to progress monitor and track student achievement using research-based strategies discussed in Professional Developments and in District ESL endorsement classes. May 2015 Ref. 2.4 LA 3.1Provide math training as school wide professional development for all teachers using research-based math concepts and best practices in pedagogy. In-service pay will be provided for teachers who participate off-contract. 2 Student achievement declined according to SAGE. There is a need to focus on ELL students not making May 2015
Substitutes will be provided for on-contract teachers. Books, supplies and cost of presenter will be funded. Teachers will be provided substitutes or pay at in-service rate for attending the math classes. Professional development sessions focused on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies and essential learning outcomes. Continued Professional development focusing on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies and essential learning outcomes. the progress as peers in same grade. Continue to progress monitor and track student achievement using research-based strategies discussed in Professional Developments. 3.2 Provide professional development for math assistants/teachers by Math Specialist and District specialists. Professional development sessions focused on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies and essential learning outcomes. Continued Professional development focusing on content knowledge with emphasis in Tier I teaching, strategies and essential learning outcomes. 2 Student achievement declined according to SAGE. There is a need to focus on ELL students not making the progress as peers in same grade. Continue to progress monitor and student achievement using research based strategies discussed in Professional Developments. May 2015
Parents) 1.Professional Learning Communities (PLC) training will be provided to teachers. PLC analyze data, identify student needs and respond to needs. Professional development will be provided on several levels. District Leaders will provide an overview of effective PLC. Curriculum Specialist, G/T Specialists and, Curriculum Specialists will provide on site coaching, National Presenters will train on PLC model and application. Teachers will implement PLC on off contract time will be compensated at in-service rate. Specialist, Title I funded District personnel, Principal Substitutes or in-service pay for teachers who attend PD and PLC. Focus Book, Common Core Book and PLC Binder for each teacher. Teachers and administration PLC weekly summary notes, results of common and records of student progress PD Planning before school starts 2. District and school specialists Supplies, manual, manipulatives, teacher pay or substitutes ESL Classes Teachers, specialists assistants in the classroom setting. May 2015 3. District and school math specialist will teach classes from the CMI Math. Comprehensive Math Instruction (CMI) professional development will support teachers in implementing practices such as explicit teaching and the use of higher-level process skills found in common core. Teachers will be provided substitutes to attend professional development during contract time or will receive pay at in-service rate for attending professional development District Math Specialist, Title I Specialist with math emphasis Math manuals, manipulatives, calculators, math library, additional math books such as; Investigations Math, books, Cost of National Presenter, cost of conferences and pay for $65,000 Teachers, administration, specialists Teachers will student progress and collaborate to decide student individual needs: or May 2015
Activity Volunteering Parenting Learning @ Home Community Involvement Decision Making 1.School wide master schedule Community members will be encouraged to volunteer. Parents will become informed about common core and master schedule. Activities will be provided to extend learning at home. in Spanish and English will be provided. Community and District will be invited to participate and support academic goals. 2. Family Literacy/Math Night Community members will be encouraged to volunteer and support school goals. Parents are taught skills to help support students’ academic progress Activities will be provided to extend learning at home. the activity well in advance in dual Community and District resources will be highlighted at the activity. 3. Parent Classes Classes will help parents feel capable and comfortable to volunteer at school to support student academic progress. Provide parents with skills to support in making academic progress. Parents will be able to be involved and assist their child at home with Classes will help to open within the school and to student success. Increase awareness and help parents access information and resouces in the community. Empower parents to participate in school decisions. homework
4. Family Math and Literacy Nights, Parent Math and Literacy Classes. Activity nights encourage all family members to participate (from preschool to adult age) Parents and community helpers to assists activities. Provide to help parents assists students with Provide needed materials to assists parents with their child’s Provide about available Use community resources Specialists, teachers, PTA and parents to decide needed materials and resources. homework resource
coming decisions to be made. The newsletter is sent out monthly in English and Spanish. The newsletter has grown to 4 full pages. and are able to assist their students at home. 2.4 Provide letters, notes or monthly calendars in both Spanish and English. Continuous teacher education of the services available. 3 A tracking system will be put into place and training of the teachers to utilize the translation services of our FLC assistant. May 2015 2.5 Accommodate parent schedules by providing after school activities and grade level programs in the evening when more parents can attend. When evening programs are presented teachers will be compensated for their time at contract rate. We hold two parent involvement activities (Celebration of Learning and Math & Literacy Night). Offer more nightly activities for families to participate in. 3,5,7 Offer more nightly activities for families to participate in. May 2015 3.0 Improve percentage of parent volunteers to assist administrators, teachers and students in the school. The parent membership has grown significantly based on an entire new PTA board that has reached out the community. Maintaining memberships and achieving the goal of increasing total parent membership by 25%. 3,9 Volunteer luncheon at the end of year to celebrate the parent volunteers in the school. Continue to reach out to parent groups. May 2015 3.1 Invite parents to participate on PTA, School Community and advisory committees. School or community member will personally call parents of groups who are unrepresented to participate on PTA, SCC or and advisory committee or volunteer in the classroom. The parent membership has grown significantly based on an entire new PTA board that has reached out the community. Maintaining membership and achieve the goal of increasing total parent membership by 25%. 3,9 Continue to reach out to parent groups, sharing the benefits of being a member of the SCC and PTA. May 2015 3.2 Provide a variety of ways for parents to support students’ accomplishments. Provide awards assemblies, programs and send positive notes home to help parents recognize student 3,9 May 2015
Professional Development Plan: to achieve above goal PD Activity Details (include presenter names, address, contact #’s, locations, dates, etc.): Person Responsible for Completion Materials/ Resources Needed Budgeting Plan Who will attend (Teachers, Parents) Evaluation Process or Product Shown Completion Date 1. Adult Family Learning Center teacher Angela Drope Jacqueline Johnson Conference, videos, manuals $11,000 Parents and teachers Out Return and report May 2014 2. 3. 4. Attendance Assistant, Psychologist, Culture climate Specialists Attendance Assistance $12,900 Psychologist $26,000 Culture Climate Specialists $62,000
c. Homework Kits- Provide books and materials for families that will enable them to improve math and literacy skills at home. d. Math/Literacy Celebration school wide evening.- Literacy/ Math Celebration Night will be held in the spring. It will be a celebration of student progress and the reading minutes that were recorded during the year in our Road to Success Program. The Road to Success goal is 2,000,000,000 minutes. There will be an assembly for the bicycle drawing winners. We will recognize students and classes who made outstanding progress. e. Leap Frog Letter Factory CD/Video to help parents assist students with math using kits d. Parents will read 20 minutes each night with their child e. Parents will show leap Frog to students at home. kits to assist parents with 2.Increase school-to-home and home-to-school communication and provide night programs to best fit parent schedules. PTA will provide monthly Newsletter and their child’s by knowing grade level Families will have to guide their child’s learning at home. Parents are encourage to dialogue with their child’s teacher and to discuss ways to keep parents involved Skyward will be utilized to increase parent support and awareness Parents, PTA, SCC and ABC will provide in planning school
Parents are to check student planners and folders daily. Parents are to attend student the year. 3. Decision Making Committees: School Community, PTA, Trust Lands, Academic Behavioral Coaching Initiative Increase volunteers and parent involvement in classrooms, PTA, and SCC. Volunteer recognition/appreciation activity Encourage parents to become active participants in the school community through volunteering time to become part of committees. Recognize volunteers to validate efforts. Parents will help in and at home. Parents will be able to assist students in learning at home by helping students with Through parent will increase and support of students will increase student success. Increase awareness and help them to access information in the community. PTA and SCC will parents to in school 4. Activities offer numerous Provide to Activities to PTA to inform parents Use community parenting Parents to plan and
PTA sponsored activities to provide positive family interaction and promote parent support in academic settings. opportunities to volunteer in school, classrooms to model positive parenting skills and family interactions help foster parenting skills. and home, family and and families of activities and sponsored events. education classes to support positive parenting skills. out activities that unify the and the family.