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Bleckley County School SystemSchool Improvement Plan
2014-2015
School Name: Bleckley County Primary School (BCPS)
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 1: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS Kindergarten students will be identified as low risk in Nonsense Word Fluency as indicated by their scores on the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Next assessments.
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
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Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
5Teachers will use DIBELS Next and IPI as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant,DIBELS Next Assessment Materials, IPI Assessment Materials
Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator (Amanda Dillard)
DIBELS Next BookletsIPI Assessment MaterialsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores
5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student scores into the DIBELS Next student data bases.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant, DIBELS Next Assessment Materials, HGRESA
Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator (Amanda Dillard), Connie Howell (HGRESA)
DIBELS Next ScheduleStudent database of scores
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&5Teachers will review summative data to develop literacy pacing guides, establish specific literacy goals for each grade, and revise curriculum maps.
Summer 2014
SRCL Grant,Summative Data
Department Chairs, Teachers
Pacing guidesAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
3Faculty will participate in high-quality and ongoing professional development.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant,HGRESA, Professional Learning Sessions and Modules
Principal, Assistant principal
RegistrationSign-in sheets,Expense formsIncreased student achievement
3Literacy Team members and administrators will evaluate current practices in all classrooms using the PRWT form to determine strengths in literacy instruction and to identify needs for improvement.
3x/year SRCL Grant, PRWT Form
Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Team Members
PRWT data compiled from Ewalk ProgramProfessional learning will be provided when a need has been identified
3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Study Island, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, Computer Programs
Classroom teacher, computer teacher
Lesson plansClassroom observationsIncreased student achievement
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide for phonics instruction.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards, Reading First Kits
Department Chair, Teachers
Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson Plans
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI Schedule,RTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
3
School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 2: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS First Grade students will be identified as low risk in Nonsense Word Fluency and Oral Reading Fluency as indicated by their scores on the DIBELS Next assessments.
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screeners to monitor and assess student reading progress.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator
DIBELS Next BookletsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores
5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student data into the DIBELS Next student data bases.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator
DIBELS Next ScheduleStudent database of scores
5Teachers will use the Informal Phonics Inventory to assess all students.
Monthly None,Informal Phonics Inventory
DIBELS Coordinator, Teachers
Informal Phonics Inventory ScoresIncreased number of students identified as low risk by DIBELS Next
5Teachers will review summative data to revise literacy pacing guides, literacy goals for each grade, and curriculum maps.
Summer 2014
SRCL Grant,Summative Data
Department Chairs, Teachers
Pacing guidesAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
4
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Faculty will participate in high-quality and ongoing professional development.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant,HGRESA, Professional Learning Sessions and Modules
Principal, Assistant principal
Registration, sign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement
3Literacy Team members and administrators will evaluate current practices in all classrooms using the PRWT form to determine strengths in literacy instruction and to identify needs for improvement.
3x/year SRCL Grant, PRWT Form
Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Team Members
PRWT data compiled from Ewalk ProgramProfessional learning will be provided when a need has been identified
3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Study Island, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Computer Programs
Classroom teachers, Computer teacher
Lesson plansClassroom observationsIncreased student achievement
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide in phonics instruction.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards, Reading First Kits
Department Chair, Teachers
Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson Plans
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Teacher, Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
5
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3 Use blending boards during differentiated small group instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Teachers Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsDecreased number of at risk students
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students two days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordinator
Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 3: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS Second Grade students will be identified as low risk in Oral Reading Fluency as indicated by their scores on the DIBELS Next assessments.
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator
DIBELS Next BookletsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores
3&5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student data into the DIBELS Next student data bases.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator
DIBELS Next ScheduleStudent database of scores
3&5Teachers will use the Informal Phonics Inventory to assess those students who are identified as High or Moderate risk by DIBELS Next.
Beginning of the Year
None, Informal Phonics Inventory
DIBELS Coordinator, ELA Teachers
Informal Phonics Inventory ScoresIncreased number of students identified as low risk by DIBELS Next
3&5Teachers will review summative data to revise literacy pacing guides, literacy goals for each grade, and curriculum maps.
Summer 2014
SRCL Grant,Summative Data
Department Chairs, ELA Teachers
Pacing guidesAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Faculty will participate in high-quality and ongoing professional development.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant,HGRESA, Professional Learning Sessions and Modules
Principal, Assistant principal
Registration, sign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement
3Literacy Team members and administrators will evaluate current practices in all classrooms using the PRWT form to determine strengths in literacy instruction and to identify needs for improvement.
2x/year SRCL Grant, PRWT Form
Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Team Members
PRWT data compiled from Ewalk ProgramProfessional learning will be provided when a need has been identified
3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Computer Programs
Classroom teacher, computer teacher
Lesson plansClassroom observationsIncreased student achievement
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant , CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
ELA teachers Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3&5Students will participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, and teachers will encourage students to maintain an 85% average.
Throughout the school year
School Funds, Renaissance Subscription, Classroom Computers
Media specialist, Classroom teachers
Student AR reportDecreased number of at risk students
3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide in phonics instruction.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards,
Department Chair, ELA Teachers
Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson PlansDecreased number of at risk students
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
3 & 5
Teachers will also progress monitor the “green bubble kids” whose benchmark scores are not 10 points above the cut of score for the current benchmark by monthly progress monitoring.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None ELATeachers
Progress Monitoring DataDecreased number of at risk students
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students three days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordinator, CSI Program Director
Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 4: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, the Kindergarten grade level equivalent (GE) average will be 1.3 or higher as measured by the STAR Reading Test and 90% of 1st and 2nd grade students will increase their STAR scores by one year’s growth in reading as measured by the class average from August to May.
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&5Teachers will review summative data to develop literacy pacing guides, establish specific literacy goals for each grade, and revise curriculum maps.
Summer 2013
SRCL Grant,Summative Data
Department Chairs, Teachers
Pacing guidesAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
3Faculty will participate in high-quality and ongoing professional development.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant,HGRESA, Professional Learning Sessions and Modules
Principal, Assistant principal
RegistrationSign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement
3Literacy Team members and administrators will evaluate current practices in all classrooms using the PRWT form to determine strengths in literacy instruction and to identify needs for improvement.
3x/year SRCL Grant, PRWT Form
Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Team Members
PRWT data compiled from Ewalk ProgramProfessional learning will be provided when a need has been identified
3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Study Island, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Computer Programs
Classroom teacher, computer teacher
Lesson plansClassroom observationsIncreased student achievement
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant , CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3&5Second Grade students will participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, and teachers will encourage students to maintain an 85% average.
Throughout the school year
School Funds, Renaissance Subscription, Classroom Computers
Media specialist, Classroom teachers
Student AR reportDecreased number of at risk students
3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide in phonics instruction.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards,
Department Chair, Teachers
Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson PlansDecreased number of at risk students
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordina-tor, RTI Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students two days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, CIS Grant, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordina-tor, CSI Program Director
Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students
3Teachers will assess students for sight word mastery throughout the school year.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None Department Chairs, Teachers
Sight Word List AssessmentsIncreased student fluency
3&4Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including
Summer 2014 and
SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction
Assistant principal,
Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage Reports
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.
continuing through the school year
Books, Studies Weekly magazine, Brain Pop Jr and Pebble Go Subscriptions, Computers
Media Specialist
Lesson PlansLesson plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom
3Teach academic vocabulary in all subjects using a commonly adopted, systematic procedure.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Comprehensive Reading Solutions modules, Reading First materials, Trade Books
Department Chairs, Teachers
Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsIncorporation of vocabulary strategies into lesson plans
3Utilize community readers from Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) staff to read to kindergarten and first grade students.
Sept 2014 thru April 2015
None, Middle Georgia State College Professors
Principal, Middle Georgia State College Liaison
College Reader ScheduleIncreased student achievement
3Utilize and check out resources, especially non-fiction, for classroom use from Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) library at the Cochran campus.
Through-out the 2014-15 school year
None, MGSC Library
Teachers, MGSC Librarian
Circulation report from MGSC libraryLesson plansClassroom ObservationsIncorporation of resources into lesson plans
School Name: BCPS
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Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 5: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS students (K-2) will have mastered all of the identified sight words for their grade level as measured by common assessments administered by classroom teachers.
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Teachers will utilize a systematic sight word list and assess students for sight word mastery throughout the school year.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None Department Chairs, Teachers
Sight Word List AssessmentsIncreased student fluency
3Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.
Summer 2013 and continuing through the school year
SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction Books, Studies Weekly magazine, Brain Pop Jr and Pebble Go Subscriptions, Computers
Assistant principal, Media Specialist
Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage ReportsLesson PlansLesson plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant , CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students two days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, CIS Grant, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordinator, CSI Program Director
Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students
3 Teachers will share with parents strategies for helping students learn their sight words.
Sept/Oct 2014March 2015
SRCL GrantSight Word Instructional Materials
Teachers,Literacy Team
Sign In SheetsFlyersDecreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.
School Objective 6: The kindergarten overall average will be at or above the 90th percentile (NPR) on the Reading portion of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS).
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.
3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)
SRCL Grant,DIBELS Next Assessment Materials
Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator
DIBELS Next Booklets,EXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database
3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant , CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3Teachers will utilize a common sight word list. Throughout
the school year
None Department Chairs, Teachers
Sight Word ListIncreased student fluency
3Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction Books, Studies Weekly, Brain Pop Jr., Pebble Go, Computers
Assistant principal, Media Specialist
Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage ReportsLesson Plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom
15
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in writing.
School Objective 7: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS K-2 students will meet or exceed expectations in writing as measured by the writing rubric for their grade level.
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3 Design a vertically and horizontally articulate writing plan consistent with CCGPS.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, Connie Howell, Writer’s Workshop, Deanna Jump Units, Lucy Caulkins Materials
Department Chairs, Teachers, Outside Consultants
Unit/Lesson PlansA vertically and horizontally articulated writing plan that is utilized across grade levels
3Provide in-service for teachers to analyze and compare student writing to be consistent across the board.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant, Connie Howell
Department Chairs, Teachers, HGRESA Consultant
Unit/Lesson PlansA vertically and horizontally articulated writing plan that is utilized across grade levels
3&4Create literacy manipulatives to increase student engagement and motivation through the use of colorful and hands on activities.
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant,Color Printer, Ink Cartridges, Laminating Film, Card Stock
Classroom Teachers
Unit/Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsLesson plans will incorporate the use of literacy manipulatives
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
17
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk second grade students two days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, CIS Grant, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordinator, CSI Program Director
Class Rosters, Lesson Plans, Attendance Sheets
Decreased number of at risk students
3Math teachers will collaborate with reading teachers on how to incorporate writing into math lessons.
Ongoing through-out the year
SRCL Grant, Writing Journals and Portfolios
Assistant PrincipalClassroom Teachers
Lesson Plans, Writing Journal and Portfolios
Increased number of students meeting the writing standards
3 Teachers will conference with students about their writing during small group time.
Ongoing throughout the year
None Teachers Lesson PlansStudent Writing Samples
Increased number of students meeting the writing standards
3 Teachers will select an author of the month whose work will be displayed in the lunchroom and be invited to an author’s tea at the end of the year.
MonthlyMay 2015
SRCL GrantWriting Display MaterialsRefreshments
TeachersMedia Specialist
Student Writing SamplesPictures of Authors of the Month
Increased number of students meeting the writing standards
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in math.
School Objective 8: 80% of BCPS First and Second grade students will demonstrate mastery of 75% of the math standards on common assessments at the end of each grading period.
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Teachers will revise and follow curriculum pacing guides aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.
Summer 2014 and continuing throughout the school year
School Funds, Math CCGPS, Kathy Richardson Books
Principal, Classroom Teachers
Pacing GuideAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
3&4Students will utilize the Math Facts Plus computer program.
Throughout the school year
Title I Funds, Math Facts Program, Computers
Computer teacher, classroom teachers
Lesson plansStudent workIncreased student knowledge of math facts
3Teachers will discuss and display vocabulary cards and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for each lesson.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
Vocabulary cards, Common Core Georgia Performance Standards
Classroom teacher and principal
Classroom observationsIncreased student achievement
3&5
Teachers will utilize DOE math units, SMARTBOARDS, hands/on activities with manipulatives, and small group instruction in order to differentiate math instruction.
Throughout the school year
BCPS General Funds, CCGPS Standards, Kathy Richardson Books, Smartboards, Manipulatives
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,
and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students
5 Continue to provide consistent expectations among teachers by identifying or developing common curriculum based assessments (formal, informal, and performance based).
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
None, CCGPS Standards, Math Resources
Department Chairs, Teachers
Identical common assessments administered throughout the grade level
5Analyze student data from common assessments in collaborative teacher teams to develop and adjust instructional plans.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards, Student Data, Common Assessments
Department Chairs, Teachers
Student DataCommon AssessmentsIncreased student achievement
3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students two days a week.
Sept 2014-May 2015
SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, CIS Grant, Instructional Materials
Principal, Title I Coordinator, CSI Program Director
Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students
3Incorporate Kathy Richardson’s math strategies into unit and lesson plans.
Ongoing and continuing through-out the school year
School Funds, Math CCGPS, Kathy Richardson Books
Department Chair, Classroom Teachers
Lesson/Unit PlansIncorporation of math strategies in lesson plans
3&5Administer STAR Math and analyze student scores to determine which students need interventions.
2014-15 School Year
School Funds, STAR Math program, Computer Lab
Principal, Computer Teacher
STAR Math ScoresDecreased number of at risk students
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3 First and Second Grade Teachers will have students complete math journals.
Ongoing throughout the school year
SRCL FundsJournals
Teachers Student JournalsDecreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in math.
School Objective 9: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of Kindergarten students will master all of the GKIDS Math standards.
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3Teachers will revise and follow curriculum pacing guides aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.
Summer 2014 and continuing throughout the school year
School Funds, Math CCGPS, Kathy Richardson Books
Principal, Classroom Teachers
Pacing GuideAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level
3Incorporate Kathy Richardson’s math strategies into unit and lesson plans.
Ongoing and continuing through-out the school year
School Funds, Math CCGPS, Kathy Richardson Books
Department Chair, Classroom Teachers
Lesson/Unit PlansIncorporation of math strategies in lesson plans
3Teachers will utilize math units and small group instruction in order to differentiate math instruction.
Throughout the school year
BCPS General Funds, CCGPS Standards, Kathy Richardson Books, Kim Adsit Math Strategies
Classroom teachers
Lesson plansIncreased student achievement
3Continue to provide consistent expectations among teachers by identifying or developing common curriculum based assessments (GKIDS formal, informal, and performance based).
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None, CCGPS Standards, GKIDS, Math Resources
Department Chairs, Teachers
GKIDS DataIdentical GKIDS and common assessments administered throughout the grade level
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and Resources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
3&5Analyze student data from common assessments in collaborative teacher teams to develop and adjust instructional plans.
Throughout the school year
None, CCGPS Standards, Student Data, GKIDS and Common Assessments
Department Chairs, Teachers
GKIDS Data,Common Assessments
Revised lesson plans based on analysis of student data
3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional
RTI Schedule,RTI Student Plans
Decreased number of at risk students
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Achievement
Strategic Goal: All BCPS students will follow school attendance policies.
School Objective 10: During the 2014-15 school year, the number of children with more than 20 absences or excessive tardies/early dismissal will decrease to 5% or less for K-2 students.
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3Conduct parent orientations to inform parents of school attendance policies.
Fall 2014 None Principal, PreK Director, Teachers
InvitationSign-in sheetCopy of policyParents have an understanding of school policy and knowledge of the impact.
3Parents will be contacted regarding absences in accordance with attendance policies to include regular mail, phone calls, and a certified letter to schedule a conference with the attendance committee.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None Principal, PreK Director, Teachers
Phone logDecrease in the number of absences.
3Teachers will send a note and make a phone call to parents who do not send an excuse for absences.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year.
None Teachers Copy of noteDecrease in the number of unexcused absences.
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Curriculum and Delivery
Strategic Goal: BCPS will plan and implement lessons that address the literacy needs of all students.
School Objective 11: During the 2014-15 school year, 100% of BCPS Reading/ELA teachers will receive professional learning in research based literacy instructional strategies.
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3To improve literacy instruction for all content areas, teachers will be provided professional learning on:-research based literacy strategies within all content areas.-higher order thinking skills.-use of rubrics.-best practices in writing instruction.-differentiation.-Tier 1 intervention strategies.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Various Literacy Consultants, Comprehensive Reading Solutions Website
Assistant Principal, Literacy Team
Sign In SheetsLesson/Unit PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies
3&4Complete online comprehensive reading solutions literacy modules.
Through-out the school year
None, Comprehensive Reading Solutions Website
Assistant Principal, Teachers
Module DocumentationLesson/Unit PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies
3&4Visit exemplary schools with similar demographics to gain valuable insights and innovative literacy ideas.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Exemplary School Contacts, Substitutes, Camera
Assistant Principal, Literacy Team
Notes and Pictures from VisitRedelivery AgendaRedelivery of observed best practices during faculty/grade level meetings
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3&4Visit exemplary master teacher in the next grade level (K visit 1st; 1st visit 2nd; 2nd visit 3rd) to gain valuable insights and innovative literacy ideas.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Substitutes Camera
Assistant Principal, Literacy Team
Notes and Pictures from VisitRedelivery AgendaRedelivery of observed best practices during faculty/grade level meetings
3Schedule time for collaborative planning teams within and across the curriculum to:-plan effective teaching and cross-disciplinary instruction in all subjects.-examine student data/work.-coordinate and adjust instruction to include instructional best practices when differentiating.-identify specific measurable student achievement goals aligned with grade-level expectations to be shared by all teachers.-review/revise common assessments to ensure alignment with the CCGPS.
Once per nine weeks
SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Student data/work
Assistant Principal, Department Chairs
Sign In SheetsAgendasMinutesUnit/Lesson PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies
3Hold monthly vertical alignment meetings on:-implementing the CCGPS in all subject areas.-addressing strengths and weaknesses identified after student data has been analyzed by teacher teams.-identifying a researched based writing program, protocol, and/or materials necessary to implement the plan at each level.-developing a coordinated plan for writing instruction across all subject areas to include: explicit instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.-adopt a school-wide writing rubric that is aligned with the CCGPS to set clear expectations and goals for performance.
Monthly None, CCGPS Standards, Student data/ work, Writing resources and rubrics
Principal, Assistant Principal
Sign In SheetsAgendasMinutesDecrease in curriculum gaps between grade levels
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Personnel
Strategic Goal: BCPS will address the professional learning needs of its faculty.
School Objective 12: During the 2014-15 school year, BCPS will provide support and professional learning for all beginning teachers and new staff members.
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3Pair beginning teachers and new staff members with mentors.
Through-out the 2014-15 school year
None Principal Mentor listMentor LogRetention of new teachers and staff members
3Create a professional learning library and develop a list of specific training for new teachers; digitally record (when possible) important training sessions that can be kept in the media center.
Ongoing and continuing through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Learning Library
Media Specialist
Circulation ReportIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction
3Provide release time for new teachers and staff members to attend professional learning workshops.
Through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Substitutes, HGRESA consultants,Professional Learning Instructors
Principal, Assistant Principal,
Professional Learning LogClassroom ObservationsIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction
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3Provide release time for new teachers to conduct peer observations.
Through-out the school year
None, Substitutes Principal, Assistant Principal,
Professional Learning LogIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: School and Community Relationships
Strategic Goal: BCPS will promote a safe and positive school environment for students and the community.
School Objective 13: BCPS will improve parent communication.
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3Parent Visitation and Open House will be held at the main BCPS campus and the PreK center.
August 5, 2014
September 2015
No cost, School Calendars, Local Newspapers, School website
Principal, Pre-K Director
Parent Sign In SheetsIncreased attendance by parents
3&5Kindergarten, First, and Second grade teachers will record student progress in PowerSchool at the end of each nine weeks.
Throughout the school year
No cost, PowerSchool Website
Principal, Teachers
Progress reportsPowerSchool dataIncreased parent knowledge of student progress
3&5In order for parents to view student progress via the PowerSchool website, BCPS will provide PowerSchool access letters to kindergarten, first, and second grade parents.
Throughout the school year
No cost Technology Director, Principal, Computer Lab Instructor
Sign-in sheetPowerSchool parent letterIncreased parent knowledge of student progress
3Parents will be provided classroom specific newsletters.
Throughout the school year
Cost of paper for newsletter
Assistant Principal, Classroom Teachers
NewslettersIncreased parent knowledge of school events
3Parents will have access to the school webpage for current events and student recognition.
Ongoing and continuing through the
No cost, School webpage
Pre-K Director, Assistant Principal,
School WebpageIncreased parent knowledge of school events and student recognition
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school year Media Specialist
3In order to keep parents informed of upcoming events, the administration will utilize the One Call phone system.
Ongoing and continuing through the school year
No cost, One Call Phone System
Principal One Call Phone LogIncreased parent knowledge of school events
5STAR and DIBELS Next Data will be shared with parents.
3x/yearSept 2014Jan 2015May 2015
Cost of paper to print reports
DIBELS Next Coordinator, STAR Test Administrator Teachers
Student data lettersIncreased parent knowledge of student progress
3Teachers will contact parents to set up individual student conferences.
Throughout the school year
No cost Teachers Parent Contact LogIncreased parent knowledge of student progress
3Invite parents/guardians and grandparents to various school/PTO events:-Literacy Events (book fair, literacy night, book character parade)-Fall Festival-Father-Daughter Dance-Mother-Son Fun Night-Field Day
Throughout the school year
School Funds, PTO Budget, Invitations, Resources for activities
Principal, PTO President
FlyersNewslettersInvitationsParent Sign In SheetsIncreased parent involvement
3Volunteers will be enlisted to come to classrooms and other activities.
Ongoing and continuing through the year
None Principal Teachers
Volunteer Information SheetsSign-in sheetsInvitationsNewslettersIncreased parent involvement
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: School and Community Relationships
Strategic Goal: BCPS will promote a safe and positive school environment for students and the community.
School Objective 14: BCPS will ensure that all students and staff are safe.
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4End doors will remain locked throughout the day.
Throughout the school year
None Principal, Custodian
Feedback from patrolling officersAll end doors are locked throughout the day
4In order to correctly match students with the correct parent during afternoon car rider dismissal, parents must display a BCPS car rider pickup sign when picking up children at school.
Throughout the school year
Cost of printing signs
Car Rider Captain
Car rider pickup signs are displayed in all parents’/guardians’ vehicles in the car rider line
4Pick up cards will be checked by office personnel when students are picked up for early dismissal.
Throughout the school year
None Office Personnel
Pick up cards are checked when students are picked up for early dismissal
4All visitors and volunteers must sign in at the front office and wear a visitor tag while in the school building.
Throughout the school year
Cost of visitor tags Principal, Office Personnel
Sign In SheetsAll visitors and volunteers will have visitor tags while on the BCPS campus
4Students and staff will participate in periodic lock down drills/emergency preparedness drills.
Throughout the school year
None Principal Drill logStudents and staff know the proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency
4Will provide a work area, computer, and complimentary lunch in the school for a deputy sheriff to use to complete his law enforcement paperwork while he is a security presence at the school.
Throughout the school year
Computer, BCPS General Funds
Principal, Sheriff
Deputy AssignedIncreased security presence
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School Name: BCPS
Strategic Direction: Technology
Strategic Goal: BCPS will provide appropriate technology to maximize student learning and staff productivity.
School Objective 15: BCPS will increase the use of technology and software.
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4In order to create a more 21st Century learning environment, K-2 teacher has five student computers.
Summer 2014
SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, Media Specialist
Classroom Computer ListIncreased student computer use
4K-2 teachers will integrate technology into instruction through the use of Smartboards and subscriptions to various online academic websites.
Ongoing and through-out the school year
SRCL Grant, Smartboards,Online website subscriptions
Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers
Lesson PlansIncorporation of the use of technology into lesson plans
4Use technology to share relevant student progress data with parents and caregivers in a user-friendly format.
Through-out the school year
No cost, PowerSchool, GKIDS Data, STAR Data, DIBELS Next Data
Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers
Data from PowerSchool Teacher Grade bookGKIDSDIBELS NextSTARIncreased parent knowledge of student progress
4Teachers will participate in professional learning on the integration of technology in the learning environment
Throughout the school year
SRCL Grant Principal Sign-in sheetsImplementation of strategies and techniques learned.
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