Walton County School District, Strategic Goals 1-5, for PreK-12 Stakeholders Goal 1: Highest Student Achievement Goal 2: Instruction Goal 3: Communication PreKindergarten Students Improve kindergarten readiness Determine the most appropriate curriculum for PreK students Increase student participation in PreK programs Increase professional learning activities related to childhood instructional methods and strategies Communicate to parents and the community the standards for PreK instruction Communicate to parents the opportunities to participate in PreK programs K-12 Students Increase the percentage of students performing at grade level Increase student participation and performance in accelerated course options Use the MTSS process to maximize appropriate curriculum Expand STEM-related curriculum opportunities Increase the opportunities for differentiated instruction Improve the rigor of instructional strategies and methods to match accelerated course options Use the MTSS process to maximize appropriate instructional targets and strategies Increase STEM-related instructional practices Communicate to parents the expectations and increased rigor of Common Core State Standards Communicate opportunities for students to participate in accelerated course options and STEM related instruction Teachers & Leaders Increase the percentage of effective and highly-effective principals Increase the percentage of effective and highly-effective teachers Reduce the number of teachers Provide current, professional learning opportunities for all teachers and leaders related to instructional strategies aligned with Common Core State Standards and PARCC Assessment test item specifications Communicate information to assist teachers in becoming highly qualified and teaching in field Communicate to teachers and leaders District and State plans to transition to Common Core State Standards and PARCC Stakeholders Goal 1: Highest Student Achievement Goal 2: Instruction Goal 3: Communication Provide current, professional learning Increase professional learning opportunities related Communicate to teachers and leaders information
Priority: Improve kindergarten readiness 1.1 Percentage of VPK completers who ready on both state Kindergarten readiness assessments VPK completers: % VPK non-completers: % Ready Non-VPK participants: % Ready District: % VPK completers: 91% Kindergarten readiness assessments are and FAIR. Priority: Increase the percentage of students performing at grade level 1.2 Percentage of students scoring at or above on statewide English Language Arts, science, and mathematics assessments Reading: 62% Math: 65% Science: 56% District: Reading % District: Math % District: Science % Reading: 83% State: Math: 82% State: Science: TBD by state level is currently defined as Level 3 and above on FCAT 2.0 2017-2018 goals correspond to targets in the federal ESEA waiver that call for cutting in half the percentage of students scoring below grade level within six years. The goals will be reviewed in 2014-2015 when the new statewide assessment system is implemented. Performance Indicator (Goals 1 & 2) Current 2017-2018 Goal Notes 1.3 Percentage of students scoring at or above grade level on statewide English Language Arts, science, and mathematics assessments by subgroup to reduce the achievement gap Reading: American Indian % Asian % Black/African American % Hispanic % White % Economically Disadvantaged % English Language Learners % Students with Disabilities % Math: District: Reading: American Indian % Asian % Black/African American % Hispanic % White % Economically Disadvantaged % English Language Learners % Students with Disabilities % District: Math: The ultimate goal of the Board of Education is that 100 percent of students will perform at or above grade level in reading and math. level is currently defined as Level 3 and above on FCAT 2.0 2017-2018 goals correspond to targets in the federal ESEA waiver that call for cutting in half the percentage
1.4 Percentage of students scoring Level 4 and above on statewide assessments in reading and mathematics Reading: % Math: % District: Reading: % District: Math: % Reading: 56% State: Math: 61% The goals will be reviewed in 2014-2015 when the new statewide assessment system is implemented. Priority: Increase student participation and performance in accelerated course options 1.5 Number and percentage of students who passed a statewide high school credit bearing exam prior to ninth grade % X of X students TBD Goal to be determined when more than one year of data is available. Performance Indicator (Goals 1 & 2) Current 2017-2018 Goal Notes 1.6 Percentage of students completing at least one accelerated mechanism (AP, DE, AICE or Industry Certification) AP: % DE: % AICE: % Industry Certification: % Any Mechanism: % District: Any Mechanism: % State: Any Mechanism: 66% 1.7 Percentage of students who completed at least one accelerated course (AP, DE, AICE, or Industry Certification) and were eligible for the associated AP: % DE: % AICE: % Industry Certification: % Any Mechanism: % District: Any Mechanism: % State: Any Mechanism: 91% To be eligible for postsecondary credit, students must earn a grade 3 or above on AP/AICE exam, grade of C or better in DE course, or passed an industry certification exam.
bandwidth standards 1.13 Percentage of schools meeting the minimum CBT readiness % District: % State: 100% Priority: Expand STEM-related educational opportunities 1.13 Percentage of career and technical education (CTE) students enrolled in STEM programs % District: % State: 33% Performance Indicator (Goals 1 & 2) Current 2017-2018 Goal Notes Priority: Increase career and technical educational opportunities 1.14 Percentage of high school students earning an industry certification % District: % State: 10% Data will be disaggregated by weight. Teachers and Leaders Performance Indicator (Goals 1 & 2) Current 2017-2018 Goal Notes Priority: Increase the percentage of effective and 2.1 Number and percentage of effective and highly-effective TBD TBD Goal to be determined when more than one year of data is
ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder ASL – America Sign Language ATD - Applied Technology Diploma B BA – Bachelor of Arts BAT – Benchmarks for Advanced Tiers BCBA – Board Certified Behavior Analyst BC/BS – Blue Cross/Blue Shield BEC – Bureau of Educator Certification BS – Bachelor of Science C CAC – Child Advocacy Center – Content Area Reading Professional Development CBA – Collective Bargaining Agreement CBT - Computer-Based Training CCD - Course Code Directory CCRP – Comprehensive Core Reading Program CCSS – Common Core State Standards CELLA - Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment CEU - Continuing Education Unit CFO – Chief Financial Officer CLAST - College Level Academic Skills Test CNG – Compressed Natural Gas COBRA - Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act C of C – Code of Conduct CPT (FCELPT) – College Placement Test CRP – Comprehensive, research-based, Reading Plan
D DAC – District Advisory Council DAR – Diagnostic Assessment of Reading DART – Disaggregate, Assess, Review and Target DCT – Diversified Cooperative Training DE – Dual Enrollment DIAP – District Improvement, Assistance and Intervention Plan DJJ - Division of Juvenile Justice DOC - Department Of Corrections DOE - Department Of Education DOP – Dropout Prevention DROP – Deferred Retirement Option Program DSS - Department of Social Services DSS – Developmental Scale Scores E EBD – Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities ECAP – EnergyCAP ED – Educationally Disadvantaged ELL – English Language Learner EOC – End-of-Course ePDC – Electronic Professional Development Center ERDA – Reading Diagnostic Assessment ERSI – Reading Screening Instrument ERIC - Educational Resource Information Center ESE - Exceptional Student Education ESEA – Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESOL - English of Speakers of Other Languages ESY – Extended School Year F
FAA – Florida Alternate Assessment FACTS – Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students FADSS – Florida Association of District School Superintendents FAIR – Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading FAPE – Free and Appropriate Public Education FASA - Florida Association of School Administrators FBO - Faith-Based Organization FCAT - Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test FCIM – Florida Continuous Improvement Model FCPT – Florida College Placement Test FCRR – Florida Center for Reading Research FDLRS – Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System FDOE – Florida Department of Education FEFP – Florida Education Finance Program FELE – Florida Educational Leadership Examination FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FIN – Florida Inclusion Network FIRN - Florida Information Resource Network FLKRS – FLorida Kindergarten Readiness Screener FLVS – FLorida Virtual School FMLA – Family Medical Leave Act FORF – Florida Oral Reading Fluency FOIL – Florida Organization of Instructional Leaders FRL – Free and Reduced FRS – Florida Retirement System F.S. – Florida Statutes FSBA – Florida School Board Association FTCE – Florida Teacher Certification Examinations FTE - Full Time Equivalency FY - Fiscal Year G
MTSS – Multi-tiered System of Support N NAEP - National Assessment of Education Performance NCLB – No Left Behind NCTM – National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics NGA - National Governors Association NGCARPD – Next Generation Content Area Reading Professional Development NGSSS – Next Generation Sunshine State Standards NRT – Norm Referenced Test NSDC – National Development Council O OCR – Office of Civil Rights OPPAGA - Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability OPS - Other Personnel Services P PAEC – Panhandle Area Educational Cooperative PAF – Personnel Action Form PARCC – Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers PAS – Performance Appraisal System PECO - Public Education Capital Outlay PD – Professional Development PIC - Private Industry Council PBL – Project Based Learning PBS – Positive Behavior Support PLF – Professional Learning Facilitator PLP – Professional Learning Plan PMRN – Progress Management and Reporting Network
SPP – Student Progression Plan SRD – School Resource Deputy SREB – Southern Regional Educational Board SIT – School Improvement Team SLP – Speech Language Pathologist SSS - Sunshine State Standards STW - School-To-Work SWD – Students With Disabilities SY – School Year T TA - Technical Assistance TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education TDE – Temporary Duty Elsewhere V VPK – Voluntary PreKindergarten W WDB – Workforce Development Board WISE – Walton Initiatives for Success in Education WVS – Walton Virtual School