TAB PAGE 1. Cover Page, Signature Pages and Assurances 1 2. Description of School System 10 3. Executive Summary of Needs Assessment Findings 16 Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, Beliefs 33 Demographic Report 35 District Administration Directory 36 Organizational Chart 37 4. Improvement Plan: Goals & Action Plans 38 STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT FOR DISTRICT PLAN (Mandated Component) List the name of persons who were involved in the development of the district strategic plan. A participant for each numbered category is required. POSITION NAME 1. Superintendent Betty Bagley 2. Principal Martha Hanwell 3. Teacher Leigh Burton 4. Parent/Guardian Sharesa Goodine 5. Community Member Anna Johnson 6. Private School Representative(s) (Title II Requirement) Dr. Bob Hanley 7. District Level Administrators(s) (Title II Requirement) Dr. Sonia Leverette 8. Paraprofessional(s) (Title II Requirement) Pamela Evans
3.2 Curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the system are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Using data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice, system and school personnel systematically monitor and adjust curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment and alignment with goals for achievement and instruction and statements of purpose. There is a systematic, collaborative process in place to ensure alignment each time curriculum, instruction, and/or assessments are reviewed or revised at the system or school level. The continuous improvement process has clear guidelines to ensure that vertical and horizontal alignment as well as alignment with the system's purpose are maintained and enhanced in curriculum, •Curriculum guides •A description of the systematic review process for curriculum, instruction, and assessment •Common assessments •Surveys results •Curriculum writing process •Lesson plans aligned to the curriculum Level 4 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 3.3 Teachers throughout the district engage students in their learning through instructional strategies that ensure achievement of learning expectations. Teachers throughout the district are consistent and deliberate in planning and using instructional strategies that require student collaboration, self- reflection, and development of critical thinking skills. Teachers personalize instructional strategies and interventions to address individual learning needs of each student. Teachers consistently use instructional strategies that require students to apply knowledge and skills, integrate content and skills with other disciplines, and use technologies as instructional resources and learning tools. •Examples of teacher use of technology as an instructional resource •Examples of student use of technology as a learning tool •Student work demonstrating the application of knowledge •Surveys results •Examples of professional development offerings and plans tied specifically to the approved or prescribed instructional strategies and programs Level 4 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 3.4 System and school leaders monitor and support the improvement of instructional practices of teachers to ensure student success. System and school leaders formally and consistently monitor instructional practices through supervision and evaluation procedures beyond classroom observation to ensure that they 1) are aligned with the system's values and beliefs teaching and learning, 2) are teaching the approved curriculum, 3) are directly engaged with all students in the oversight of their learning, and 4) use content-specific standards of professional practice. •Supervision and evaluation procedures •Surveys results •Administrative classroom observation protocols and logs •Professional development offerings and plans tied to the prescribed education program, instructional strategies, developmentally appropriate practices, and student success Level 4 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating
3.5 The system operates as a collaborative learning organization through structures that support improved instruction and student learning at all levels. All system participate in collaborative learning communities that meet both informally and formally on a regular schedule. Frequent collaboration occurs across grade levels, content areas, and other system divisions. Staff members implement a formal process system-wide that promotes productive discussion about student learning and the conditions that support student learning. Learning, using, and discussing the results of inquiry practices such as action research, the examination of student work, reflection, study teams, and peer coaching are a part of the daily routine of all staff members. System personnel can clearly link collaboration to improvement results in instructional practice, system effectiveness, and student performance. •Common language, protocols and reporting •Agendas and minutes of collaborative learning committees •Calendar/schedule of learning community meetings •Survey results •Professional development funding to promote professional learning communities •Peer coaching guidelines and procedures •Evidence of informal conversations that reflect collaboration about student learning Level 4 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 3.6 Teachers implement the system's instructional process in support of student learning. All teachers throughout the system use an instructional process that informs students of learning expectations and standards of performance. Exemplars are provided to guide and inform students. The process includes multiple measures, including formative assessments, to inform the ongoing modification of instruction and provide data for possible curriculum revision. The process provides students with specific and timely feedback about their learning. •Survey results •Examples of assessments that prompted modification in instruction •Letter from State Superintendent Level 3 Indicator Statement or Question Response Evidence Rating 3.7 Mentoring, coaching, and induction programs support instructional improvement consistent with the system's values and beliefs about teaching and learning. System personnel are engaged in mentoring, coaching, and induction programs that are consistent with the system's values and beliefs about teaching, learning, and the conditions that support learning. These programs set expectations for all system personnel and include measures of performance. •Survey results •Descriptions and schedules of mentoring, coaching, and induction programs with references to district and school beliefs and values about teaching and learning •Professional learning calendar with activities for instructional support of new staff •Personnel manuals with information related to new hires including mentoring, coaching, and induction practices Level 3
Implement research-based interventions for at-risk students August 2013 - August 2018 Instructional Services $50,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Provide opportunity and training for students to effectively utilize instructional technology August 2013 - August 2018 Instructional Services $10,000 PDSI, I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, funds Fund guidance counselor ratios at 250:1 on American School Counselors Association August 2013 - August 2018 District Initiative $400,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Utilize walk-through evaluations by the school instructional team and district administrators at all levels. August 2013 - August 2018 Instructional Services Content Directors Principals and teams $5000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Activity Timeline Start/End Date Person Responsible Est. Cost Funding Source Monitor Completed YES/NO Discontinue (REASON) Continue Modify Develop a for providing reading tutoring for students based on student weaknesses. August 2013 - August 2018 Content Directors $10,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds STRATEGY: SA5 The percentage of high school students who enroll in AP, IB or Dual Credit classes will increase annually. Activity Timeline Start/End Date Person Responsible Est. Cost Funding Source Monitor Completed YES/NO (REASON) Continue Modify w/date Provide ACT/SAT Prep classes. August 2013 - August 2018 High School Principals $5000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, funds Provide students with test taking strategies and materials. August 2013 - August 2018 Strategies, CP, AP, IB, Honors Teachers $15,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, funds
Provide support for AP, IB, and Dual Credit courses August 2013 - August 2018 Instructional Services $125,000 STRATEGY: SA12 The achievement gap between demographic groups will decrease 2% per year in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. Activity Timeline Start/End Date Person Responsible Est. Cost Funding Source Monitor Completed YES/NO (REASON) Continue Modify w/date Provide professional development for teachers on working with children from poverty. August 2013 - August 2018 Professional Development/ Instructional Services $5000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Provide eLearning, before or school programs or other options for students not meeting success in the regular classroom setting. August 2013 - August 2018 Director $50,000 PDSI, I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, funds Fully implement AVID strategies at the middle and high schools where funding is available. August 2013 - August 2018 AVID Coordinator, principals, academy directors $100,000 PDSI, I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Provide professional development related to ELL strategies. August 2013 - August 2018 Instructional Services $5000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Provide support for inclusion. August 2013 - August 2018 Special Education $200,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds Provide eLearning to support Special Education instruction. August 2013 - August 2018 Special Ed. Director $60,000 PDSI, Title I, II, III K-5/6-8 Lottery Federal, District, State funds
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2013-2018 DATE: April 30, 2013 Performance Goal Area: Student Achievement Teacher/Administrator Quality School Climate (Parent Involvement, Safe and Healthy Schools, etc.) District Priority PERFORMANCE GOAL:SA2 (desired result of student learning) The percentage of grade 3 – 8 students who meet standard on PASS/SMARTER BALANCED ELA will increase 2 percentage points above the prior year from 2013-2018. INTERIM PERFORMANCE GOAL: The percentage of grade 3 – 8 students who meet standard on PASS/SMARTER BALANCED ELA will increase 2 percentage points DATA SOURCES(S): Testing Results OVERALL MEASURES: ELA *Represents projections of improvement
*Represents projections of improvement DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2013-2018 DATE: April 30, 2013 Performance Goal Area: Student Achievement Teacher/Administrator Quality School Climate (Parent Involvement, Safe and Healthy Schools, etc.) District Priority PERFORMANCE GOAL:SA8 (desired result of student learning) The percentage of high school students who pass HSAP on the first attempt will increase from 2 percentage points a year from 2013-2018. INTERIM PERFORMANCE GOAL: The percentage high school students who pass HSAP will increase by 2% 2013 – 2014 2% 2014 – 2015 2 % 2015 – 2016 2% 2016 – 2017 2% 2017 – 2018 2% DATA SOURCES(S): State Testing Results
ACTIVITY TIMELINE (Start and End Dates) PERSON RESPONSIBLE ESTIMATED COST FUNDING SOURCE INDICATORS OF IMPLEMENTATION Reinstate the Parent Advisory Council. August 2013-June 2018 Superintendent $500 General Fund Agendas Reinstate the Student Advisory Council. August 2013-June 2018 Superintendent $500 General Fund Agendas 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
* Represents projections of improvement DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2013 - 2018 DATE: April 2013 Performance Goal Area: Student Achievement Teacher/Administrator Quality School Climate (Parent Involvement, Safe and Healthy Schools, etc.) District Priority – TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE GOAL: T2 (desired result of student learning) The district will provide professional development for to accommodate for the evolving technological needs of a 21st century learner. INTERIM PERFORMANCE GOAL: 2013 – 2014 - Provide professional development opportunities to staff that will allow them to earn 12 professional development credits. DATA SOURCE(S): Professional development credit logs, meeting attendance logs OVERALL MEASURES: Source: Professional development credit logs and meeting attendance logs Average Baseline 12 points 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 Projected Actual 22 Points 34 Points 46 Points 58 Points 70 Points
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2013 - 2018 DATE: April 2013 Performance Goal Area: Student Achievement Teacher/Administrator Quality School Climate (Parent Involvement, Safe and Healthy Schools, etc.) District Priority – TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE GOAL: T7 (desired result of student learning) The district will maintain and expand its technological software lifecycle to accommodate the instructional strategies of the district. INTERIM PERFORMANCE GOAL: 2013-2014 – District software will be refreshed and replaced as needed to accommodate instructional strategies. DATA SOURCE(S): Purchase orders OVERALL MEASURES: Source: Purchase orders issued Average Baseline 100% 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 Projected Actual 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% TECHNOLOGY ACTION PLAN FOR STRATEGY #1: T1 EVALUATION
ACTION PLAN FOR STRATEGY #2: T2 EVALUATION ACTIVITY TIMELINE (Start and End Dates) PERSON RESPONSIBLE ESTIMATED COST FUNDING SOURCE INDICATORS OF IMPLEMENTATION Staff will earn 70 technology professional development points. 2013-2018 Anna Baldwin $30,000.00 annually Local Technology Funding Continue 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
ACTION PLAN FOR STRATEGY #5: T5 EVALUATION ACTIVITY TIMELINE (Start and End Dates) PERSON RESPONSIBLE ESTIMATED COST FUNDING SOURCE INDICATORS OF IMPLEMENTATION Restore 11 elementary computer facilitator positions eliminated 2013-2014 Anna Baldwin/Wesley Grant $550,000.00 Local Technology Funding Continue Increase technology department staff by 2 FTE due to increased responsibilities 2013-2014 Wesley Grant $100,000.00 Local Technology Funding Continue Expand district eLearning and integration staffing to accommodate additional professional development opportunities 2014-2015 Anna Baldwin $50,000.00 Local Technology Funding Continue 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
ACTION PLAN FOR STRATEGY #6: T6 EVALUATION ACTIVITY TIMELINE and End Dates) PERSON RESPONSIBLE ESTIMATED COST FUNDING SOURCE INDICATORS OF IMPLEMENTATION The district’s internet enabled devices for students will increase by 20% each year beginning 2013-2014 2013-2018 Anna Baldwin/Wesley Grant $1,325,000,000 annually Local Technology Funding Continue The district’s internet & wide area network bandwidth speeds will be increased each year as needed to meet instructional strategies 2013-2018 Wesley Grant $25,000.00 annually Local Technology Funding Continue The schools hardware will be updated and replaced as needed to meet the instructional strategies required 2013-2018 Anna Baldwin/Wesley Grant $275,000.00 annually Local Technology Funding Continue The district’s core infrastructure will be updated and replaced as needed to meet the instructional strategies required 2013-2018 Wesley Grant $100,000.00 annually Local Technology Funding Continue 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.