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Georgia Department of Education October 1, 2015 ● Page 1 of 31
A. SCHOOLWIDE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (SIP)
TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM (SWP) PLAN
NAME OF SCHOOL/PRINCIPAL:
Langston Hughes High School
Principal – Latesha Brandy Reeves
7510 Hall Road
Fairburn, Georgia 30213
NAME OF DISTRICT/SUPERINTENDENT:
Fulton County Schools
Dr. Jeff Rose, Superintendent
6201 Powers Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
□ Comprehensive Support School □ Targeted Support School X Schoolwide Title 1 School □ Targeted Assistance Title 1 School
□ Non-Title 1 School □ Opportunity School
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DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND DISTRICT EFFECTIVENESS
B. Advancing Leadership | Transforming Schools
All required components of the Title I Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance are included in this template.
Planning Committee Members (SW- 8, 16; TA- 7)
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Title I only (SWP 10, 15, 19; TA 3, 6)
The Letter of Intent for Title I Schoolwide was submitted on: The plan was developed with parent stakeholder input for the 2016-2017 school year.
Please indicate the programs that are consolidated in this plan: The FY17 Title I plan is inclusive of Title I PartA funds only.
School Designated as a Priority School __No__ (Yes or No) School Designated as a Focus School __No__ (Yes or No)
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C. Needs Assessment/ Data Review Results (Include Charts/Graphs) (SWP 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18; TA-1, 8)
Langston Hughes High School 2016-2017 Demographics
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Langston Hughes High School 2015 CCRPI Report
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Biology Georgia Milestones data
Beginning 380 70.37%
Developing 116 21.48%
Proficient 41 7.59%
Distinguished 3 0.56%
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Economics Georgia Milestones data
Beginning 93 46.04%
Developing 75 37.13%
Proficient 32 15.84%
Distinguished 2 0.99%
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9TH Grade Reading STAR Report
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9th Grade Math STAR Report
….
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment (SW 1; TA-1)
Data Review Summary
“Root Cause Analysis”
Strengths Weaknesses Needs
(Highlight 3 Prioritized Needs)
Prioritized Needs
Achievement
Data
EOC: 17.47% if 9th grade students scored proficient in ELA
9th Grade Lit
EOC: 15.5% if 11th grade students
scored proficient in ELA
American Lit.
EOC: 10.79% students scored proficient learner in
Geometry
EOC: 13.49% of students scored
proficient learner in US
History
Georgia Milestones
EOC: 36.14% of students scored Beginning; 46.18% scored developing learner in
9th Grade Literature and Composition
EOC: 39.88% of students scored beginning level learners; 41.74% scored developing learner in 11th grade American Literature
EOC: 61.08% of students scored beginning learner; 29.88% of students scored
developing learner in Algebra I.
EOC: 55.19% of students scored beginning learner; 33.82% of students scored
developing learner in Geometry
EOC: 70.37% of students scored beginning learner; 21.48% of students scored developing learner in Biology
EOC: 63.75% of students scored beginning learner; 29.17% of students scored
developing learner in Physical Science.
EOC: 46.04% of students scored beginning learner; 37.13% of learners scored
developing learner in Economics
EOC: 49.25% of students scored beginning learner; 36.40% of students scored developing learner in US History
STAR Assessments
STAR Math: 48% of 9th grade students scored Urgent Intervention on the Math
District Benchmark Assessment; 24% scored Intervention
STAR Reading: 58% of 9th grade students scored Urgent Intervention on the
Reading District Benchmark assessment; 21% scored Intervention
Closing the achievement gap in
ELA in grades 9-12 in 9th grade
lit, 10th grade Lit, 11th grade Lit, 12th grade Lit, World Lit, British
Lit, Basic Reading
Close the achievement gap in Math in grades 9-12 in Algebra,
Geometry, and Math Decision
Making
Close the achievement gap in
Biology, Physical Science and
Environmental Science for students in grades 9-12
Close the achievement gap in U.S.
History and Economics for students in grades 9-12
Our primary academic
weaknesses are in the areas of ELA, Math, and Science
Prioritized Need 1-
Closing the achievement gap in ELA in grades 9-12
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Perception
Data
50% of parents have visited the
parent resource center to
engage in activities to help improve student achievement
More than 10% of parents who visit the parent resource center
agree that the center has helpful materials to aid student
learning
Parents request additional workshops geared toward enhancing study habits
Parents request additional workshops for understanding how digital media can support learning in the core content areas of ELA and Math
Parents and Students would like to have more College and Career Readiness workshops
Parents would like to have more Special Education workshops in support of
students
Parents want more Math workshops
Root Causes:
Additional Professional
Development (PD) needed in personalized learning
Additional PD needed in
Georgia Standards of Excellence
Additional PD needed in
differentiated math instruction
Additional PD needed for
Data-Driven Decision Making
Additional PD needed for Project-Based Learning
Prioritized Need 2-
Closing the achievement gap in Math in grades 9-12
Observation
Data
Include TKES Data or
Walkthroughs or Focus Walks
(if applicable)
95% Completion of all
formative walk-
through/observations
On track to have 100% completion by midyear
Leadership will focus on teacher use of data to drive instruction
Leadership will focus on instructional strategies designed to increase rigor in
literacy
Prioritized Need 3-
Closing the achievement gap
in Science in grades 9-12
Prioritized Need 4-
Closing the achievement gap in
Social Studies in grades 9-12
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Needs Assessment/ Data Review Results
(SWP 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18; TA-1, 8)
Prioritized Needs Data Source Participants Involved Communication to Parents and
Stakeholders
Prioritized Need 1: ELA
CCRPI Report 2015
Georgia Milestones 2015/2016
STAR Reading
TKES Data
Principal
Instructional Coaches
Teachers
Parent Liaison
Parents
Students
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)
CCRPI Reports
School website
Report Cards
Progress Reports
Teacher/Parent Conference
Home Access Prioritized Need 2: Math
CCRPI Report 2015
Georgia Milestones 2015/2016
STAR Math
TKES Data
Principal
Instructional Coaches
Teachers
Parent Liaison
Parents
Students
Prioritized Need 3: Science
CCRPI Report 2015
Georgia Milestones 2015/2016
TKES Data
Principal
Instructional Coaches
Teachers
Parent Liaison
Parents
Students
Prioritized Need 4: Social Studies
CCRPI Report 2015
Georgia Milestones 2015/2016
TKES Data
Principal
Instructional Coaches
Teachers
Parent Liaison
Parents
Students
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D. SMART GOAL #1 -ELA (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Time-Bound)
(SW 2, 7, 9, 10; TA 1, 3, 6, 7, 8) Performance Goals (ELA): 9th Grade Lit – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Lit from 17.6% to 32%
11th grade Lit – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 11th Grade American Lit from 18.39% to 36%
Georgia School Performance
Standard
Student
group (All
or
subgroup)
Action /Strategies
(Include description of SWP 2, 7, 9, 10)
ELA
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on
Student Learning
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation
Estimated Cost,
Funding Source,
and/or Resources
(SWP 9) Artifacts Evidence
Instruction Standard #2: All
Teachers create an academically
challenging learning…
Instruction Standard #3: All
Teachers establish /communicate
clear learning targets and success criteria…
Assessment Standard #2: A balanced system of assessments,
including diagnostic, formative…
ALL
All students
demonstrate proficiency
on 2016-
2017 Georgia
Milestones
by achieving
at/above
results
Acquire 9-12 teacher for class size reduction for
instruction in core content area
Acquire technology software and additional resources to supplement instruction in the core content learning
environment for struggling learners (Edgenuity, Study Island, USA Test Prep)
Independent contracted services, Write Score – 9 &11th grade)
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens,
pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students
(toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core content areas
Writing across the curriculum; All In Learning
Increased and varied reading options
Utilize SAT vocabulary to improve vocabulary across the curriculum
Additional book studies (independent books and Socratic seminars)
Incorporate EOC test questions with DO NOWs
Lesson plans,
observations,
Sign-in
sheets/agendas for PD
School Leaders
Demonstrate:
Initiate and sustain change
to improve staff performance and student
learning; root cause
analysis
Teachers Demonstrate:
Clear learning targets and
success criteria aligned to
curriculum standards
Students Demonstrate:
Ability to work
independently and in teams
to solve real-world problems that require
advanced effort, decision
making, and creative thinking
At/Above standards on GA Milestones
Title I Director provides
guidance and oversees Title
I cross-functional
monitoring of program
- Technical School
Visits
- Plan/Budget
Analysis
- Professional Development and
Guidance
Principal and AP
- Admin Focus
Walks
- Admin Informal/
Formal Observations
- Grade Level
Meeting Reports
- PKES
- District Level
Observations and
Reports
Teachers
- Observations
- Grade Level
Meetings
TKES
Title I
Personnel salaries
available per budget
Instructional Materials -
$7,419
Tech. Supplies - $700
Independent Contracted
Services - $10,285
After School tutorial for
all grades and subjects -
$16,800
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SMART GOAL #2 - Math (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Time-Bound)
(SW 2, 7, 9, 10; TA 1, 3, 6, 7, 8) Performance Goals (Math): 9th grade Algebra – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Algebra from 8.9% to 20%
10th Geometry – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 10th Grade Geometry from 11% to 20%
Georgia School
Performance
Standard
Student
group
(All or
subgroup)
Action /Strategies
Evaluation of
Implementation and Impact
on Student Learning
Monitoring
Actions of
Implementation
Estimated
Cost,
Funding
Source,
and/or
Resources
(SWP 9) Artifacts Evidence
Instruction Standard #2: All Teachers create an academically
challenging learning…
Instruction Standard #3: All
Teachers establish /communicate
clear learning targets and success criteria…
Assessment Standard #2: A balanced system of assessments,
including diagnostic,
formative…
ALL
All students
demonstrate proficiency on
2016-2017
Georgia Milestones and
department pre
and post-assessments by
achieving
at/above results
Acquire 2 instructional paraprofessionals
Acquire technology software and additional resources to supplement instruction in the core
content learning environment for struggling
learners (ALEKS and IXL). ALEKS used for content benchmark assessments to determine where
students are and where they need to be. ALEKS is
used in-class and outside of class
Utilize technology software: Study Island and
USA Test Prep to reinforce learning
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students
(toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in
core content areas
90 minute intervention block schedule for remediation of old content
Lesson plans, observations,
Sign-in
sheets/agendas for PD, content
collaboration
forms
School Leaders
Demonstrate:
Initiate and sustain
change to improve staff performance and student
learning; root cause
analysis
Teachers Demonstrate:
Clear learning targets and
success criteria aligned to
curriculum standards
Students Demonstrate:
Ability to work
independently and in
teams to solve real-world problems that require
advanced effort, decision
making, and creative thinking
At/Above standards on GA Milestones
Title I Director provides
guidance and oversees Title
I cross-functional
monitoring of program
- Technical School
Visits
- Plan/Budget
Analysis
- Professional Development and
Guidance
Principal and AP
- Admin Focus
Walks
- Admin Informal/
Formal Observations
- Grade Level
Meeting Reports
- PKES
- District Level
Observations and
Reports
Teachers
- Observations
- Grade Level
Meetings
TKES
Title I
See above
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SMART GOAL #3 (Science) – Science (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Time-Bound)
(SW 2, 7, 9, 10; TA 1, 3, 6, 7, 8)
Performance Goals #3 (Science): 9th grade Biology – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Biology from 9% to 28%
10th Physical Science – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 10th Grade Physical Science from 7% to 30%
Georgia School
Performance
Standard
Student group
(All or
subgroup)
Action /Strategies
Evaluation of
Implementation and Impact
on Student Learning
Monitoring
Actions of
Implementation
Estimated Cost,
Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Instruction Standard
#2: All Teachers create an academically
challenging learning…
Instruction Standard
#3: All Teachers
establish /communicate clear learning targets and
success criteria…
Assessment Standard
#2: A balanced system of assessments,
including diagnostic,
formative…
ALL
All students demonstrate
proficiency on 2016-
2017 Georgia Milestones and department pre and
post-assessments by
achieving at/above results
Acquire 2 new teachers- Biology and Physical science
Utilize technology software to reinforce standards instruction Biology and Physical
Science content areas. Study Island and USA Test Prep
Increase test question comprehension through question rephrasing techniques and
identifying key words in test questions
Increase Biology vocabulary through the
use of graphic organizers
Increase Physical Science vocabulary through the use of graphic organizers and
real world application
Content blitz for Biology and Physical
Science to reinforce content mastery prior to EOC assessment
Teacher rotations to maximize and
differentiate instructional strategies across standards
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support
students (toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade
students in core content areas of Biology and Physical Science
Lesson plans,
observations, Sign-in sheets/agendas for
PD, content
collaboration forms
School Leaders
Demonstrate:
Initiate and sustain
change to improve
staff performance and student
learning; root cause
analysis
Teachers
Demonstrate:
Clear learning targets and success
criteria aligned to
curriculum standards
Students
Demonstrate:
Ability to work independently and
in teams to solve
real-world problems that require
advanced effort,
decision making, and creative
thinking
At/Above standards
on GA Milestones
Title I Director provides
guidance and oversees Title
I cross-functional
monitoring of program
- Technical School Visits
- Plan/Budget
Analysis
- Professional
Development and Guidance
Principal and AP
- Admin Focus
Walks
- Admin Informal/
Formal Observations
- Grade Level
Meeting Reports
- PKES
- District Level
Observations and
Reports
Teachers
- Observations
- Grade Level
Meetings
TKES
Title I
See above
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SMART GOAL #4 (Social Studies) – (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Based, and Time-Bound)
(SW 2, 7, 9, 10; TA 1, 3, 6, 7, 8)
Performance Goals #4 (Social Studies): Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones US History EOC from 36% to 46%
Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones Economics EOC from 27.8% to 38%
Georgia School Performance
Standard
Student
group (All
or
subgroup)
Action /Strategies
(Include description of SWP 2, 7, 9, 10)
Social Studies
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on
Student Learning
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation
Estimated Cost,
Funding Source,
and/or Resources
(SWP 9) Artifacts Evidence
Instruction Standard #2: All
Teachers create an academically challenging learning…
Instruction Standard #3: All Teachers establish /communicate
clear learning targets and success
criteria…
Assessment Standard #2: A
balanced system of assessments, including diagnostic, formative…
ALL
All students
demonstrate
proficiency on 2016-
2017
Georgia Milestones
by
achieving at/above
results
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students
(toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core
content areas
Increased and varied reading options
Utilize SAT vocabulary to improve vocabulary across
the curriculum
Additional book studies (independent books and Socratic seminars)
Incorporate EOC test questions with DO NOWs
Lesson plans,
observations, Sign-in
sheets/agendas
for PD
School Leaders
Demonstrate:
Initiate and sustain change
to improve staff
performance and student learning; root cause
analysis
Teachers Demonstrate:
Clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to
curriculum standards
Students Demonstrate:
Ability to work independently and in teams
to solve real-world
problems that require advanced effort, decision
making, and creative
thinking
At/Above standards on GA
Milestones
Title I Director provides
guidance and oversees Title
I cross-functional
monitoring of program
- Technical School
Visits
- Plan/Budget
Analysis
- Professional
Development and Guidance
Principal and AP
- Admin Focus
Walks
- Admin Informal/
Formal Observations
- Grade Level
Meeting Reports
- PKES
- District Level Observations and
Reports
Teachers
- Observations
- Grade Level
Meetings
TKES
Title I
See above
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E. Schoolwide Reform Strategies (SW 2; TA-1b)
Source Document
“Research Based Strategies”
Prioritized Need 1: Close the achievement gap for students in ELA
SMART Goal #1 (ELA): 9th Grade Lit – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Lit from 17.4% to 32%
11th grade Lit – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 11th Grade American Lit from 18.39% to 36%
Georgia School Performance Standard Leadership Standard 6: Establishes and supports a data-driven school leadership team that is focused on student learning
Instruction Standard 3: Establishes and communicates clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to curriculum standards
Assessment Standard 2: Uses a balanced system of assessments including diagnostic, formative, and summative to monitor learning and inform instruction.
What action/strategy would support this
standard for all students including migrant, homeless and historically underserved
population?
Acquire ELA teachers for class size reduction for instruction in core content area
Acquire technology software and additional resources to supplement instruction in the core content learning environment for struggling learners (Edgenuity, Study
Island, USA Test Prep)
Independent contracted services, Write Score – 9 &11th grade)
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students (toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core content areas
Writing across the curriculum; All In Learning
Increased and varied reading options
Utilize SAT vocabulary to improve vocabulary across the curriculum
Additional book studies (independent books and Socratic seminars)
Incorporate EOC test questions with DO NOWs
List 2 Teacher Behaviors to support this
standard (include artifacts).
Teachers participate in a variety of professional development/learning classes designed to enhance their content knowledge, related to Georgia standards of
excellence/balanced literacy.
Teachers work with students to establish learning goals based on their assessment results and the standards
Teachers conference with student and parents to establish and/or clarify academic goals
List 2 Student Behaviors to support this
standard (include artifacts). Students relate and apply concepts of learning to real-world application
Students demonstrate content mastery as evidenced by unit assessments and student work
Artifacts: student work, tutorial logs, progress reports, report cards
List 2 Leadership Behaviors to support this
standard (include artifacts). Classroom walk-throughs/observations
Recognition of teachers for success in improving student achievement
Artifacts: Walk-throughs, instructional rounds and Recognition and awards
How would you monitor your action/ strategy?
Administrator: Formal/informal observation
Teacher: Classroom expectations, policies and procedures; grade level meetings; department chair meetings; PLCs
How would you fund this initiative using -
local, state, federal funds? Teacher Professional Development Conferences
Title I Instructional Coach (1)
School instructional coaches (2)
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Prioritized Need 2: Close the achievement gap for students in math
SMART Goal #2 (Math): 9th grade Algebra – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Algebra from 8.9% to 20%
10th Geometry – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 10th Grade Geometry from 11% to 20%
Georgia School Performance Standard Leadership Standard 6: Establishes and supports a data-driven school leadership team that is focused on student learning
Instruction Standard 3: Establishes and communicates clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to curriculum standards
Assessment Standard 2: Uses a balanced system of assessments including diagnostic, formative,, and summative to monitor learning and inform instruction.
What action/strategy would support this standard for all students including migrant,
homeless and historically undeserved
population?
Acquire 2 instructional paraprofessionals
Acquire math teachers and utilize the class size reduction model
Acquire technology software and additional resources to supplement instruction in the core content learning environment for struggling learners (ALEKS and IXL). ALEKS used for content benchmark assessments to determine where students are and where they need to be. ALEKS is used in-class and outside of class
Utilize technology software: Study Island and USA Test Prep to reinforce learning
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students (toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core content areas
90 minute intervention block schedule for remediation of old content
List 2 Teacher Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts? Teachers participate in a variety of professional development/learning classes designed to enhance their content knowledge, related to Georgia standards of
excellence/balanced literacy.
Teachers work with students to establish learning goals based on their assessment results and the standards
Teachers conference with student and parents to establish and/or clarify academic goals
List 2 Student Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts? Students relate and apply concepts of learning to real-world application
Students demonstrate content mastery as evidenced by unit assessments and student work
Artifacts: student work, tutorial logs, progress reports, report cards
List 2 Leadership Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts? Classroom walk-throughs/observations
Recognition of teachers for success in improving student achievement
Artifacts: Walk-throughs, instructional rounds and Recognition and awards
How would you monitor your action/
strategy? Administrator: Formal/informal observation
Teacher: Classroom expectations, policies and procedures; grade level meetings; department chair meetings; PLCs
How would you fund this initiative using -local, state, federal funds?
Teacher Professional Development Conferences
Title I Instructional Coach (1)
School instructional coaches (2)
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Prioritized Need 3: Close the achievement gap for students in Science
SMART Goal #3 (Science): 9th grade Biology – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 9th Grade Biology from 9% to 28%
10th Physical Science – Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones EOC 10th Grade Physical Science from 7% to 30%
Georgia School Performance Standard Leadership Standard 6: Establishes and supports a data-driven school leadership team that is focused on student learning
Instruction Standard 3: Establishes and communicates clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to curriculum standards
Assessment Standard 2: Uses a balanced system of assessments including diagnostic, formative,, and summative to monitor learning and inform instruction.
What action/strategy would support this
standard for all students including migrant, homeless and historically undeserved
population?
Acquire science teachers and utilize class size reduction model
Utilize technology software to reinforce standards instruction Biology and Physical Science content areas. Study Island and USA Test Prep
Increase test question comprehension through question rephrasing techniques and identifying key words in test questions
Increase Biology vocabulary through the use of graphic organizers
Increase Physical Science vocabulary through the use of graphic organizers and real world application
Content blitz for Biology and Physical Science to reinforce content mastery prior to EOC assessment
Teacher rotations to maximize and differentiate instructional strategies across standards
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students (toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core content areas of Biology and Physical Science
List 2 Teacher Behaviors to support this standard include artifacts?
Teachers participate in a variety of professional development/learning classes designed to enhance their content knowledge, related to Georgia standards of excellence/balanced literacy.
Teachers work with students to establish learning goals based on their assessment results and the standards
Teachers conference with student and parents to establish and/or clarify academic goals
List 2 Student Behaviors to support this standard include artifacts?
Students relate and apply concepts of learning to real-world application
Students demonstrate content mastery as evidenced by unit assessments and student work
Artifacts: student work, tutorial logs, progress reports, report cards
List 2 Leadership Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts? Classroom walk-throughs/observations
Recognition of teachers for success in improving student achievement
Artifacts: Walk-throughs, instructional rounds and Recognition and awards
How would you monitor your action/ strategy?
Administrator: Formal/informal observation
Teacher: Classroom expectations, policies and procedures; grade level meetings; department chair meetings; PLCs
How would you fund this initiative,-local,
state, federal funds? Teacher Professional Development Conferences
Title I Instructional Coach (1)
School instructional coaches (2)
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 23 of 31
Prioritized Need 4: Close the achievement gap for students in Social Studies
SMART Goal #4 (Social Studies): Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones US History EOC from 36% to 46%
Increase the percent of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the Georgia Milestones Economics EOC from 27.8% to 38%
Georgia School Performance Standard Leadership Standard 6: Establishes and supports a data-driven school leadership team that is focused on student learning
Instruction Standard 3: Establishes and communicates clear learning targets and success criteria aligned to curriculum standards
Assessment Standard 2: Uses a balanced system of assessments including diagnostic, formative,, and summative to monitor learning and inform instruction.
What action/strategy would support this standard for all students including migrant,
homeless and historically undeserved population?
Utilize technology software to reinforce Social Studies standards instruction. Study Island and USA Test Prep
Increase test question comprehension through question rephrasing techniques and identifying key words in test questions
Increase Social Studies vocabulary through the use of graphic organizers and real world application
Content blitz for U.S. History and Economics to reinforce content mastery prior to EOC assessment
Teacher rotations to maximize and differentiate instructional strategies across standards
Purchase Instructional Materials and Supplies (pens, pencils, copy paper)
Purchase Technology Supplies to support students (toner, ink cartridges, batteries)
After school tutorial for 9th-12th grade students in core content areas of U.S. History and Economics
List 2 Teacher Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts?
Teachers participate in a variety of professional development/learning classes designed to enhance their content knowledge, related to Georgia standards of
excellence/balanced literacy.
Teachers work with students to establish learning goals based on their assessment results and the standards
Teachers conference with student and parents to establish and/or clarify academic goals
List 2 Student Behaviors to support this
standard include artifacts? Students relate and apply concepts of learning to real-world application
Students demonstrate content mastery as evidenced by unit assessments and student work
Artifacts: student work, tutorial logs, progress reports, report cards
List 2 Leadership Behaviors to support this standard include artifacts?
Classroom walk-throughs/observations
Recognition of teachers for success in improving student achievement
Artifacts: Walk-throughs, instructional rounds and Recognition and awards
How would you monitor your action/
strategy? Administrator: Formal/informal observation
Teacher: Classroom expectations, policies and procedures; grade level meetings; department chair meetings; PLCs
How would you fund this initiative,-local, state, federal funds?
Teacher Professional Development Conferences
Title I Instructional Coach (1)
School instructional coaches (2)
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 24 of 31
F. Professional Learning Plan to Support School Improvement Plan
(SW 4; TA 4) Professional Learning
Strategy to support
achievement of SMART
Goals
Professional
Learning
Timeline
Estimated Cost,
Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Monitoring Teacher
Implementation of
Professional
Learning
Artifacts/Evidence
of Impact on
Student Learning
Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and
Corruption
Title I Complaint Process
October 2016
$0
Principal
Title I Office Monitoring
Agenda, Sign in sheet,
handouts, investigation repot
Travel of Employees – Out of System
(PD training) – We plan to send
teachers to Uncommon Schools PD.
This will affect our work on Literacy
and our strategic plan. Include approx.
$800 per flight; and parking about
$135.00 and shuttle will be $300.00;
baggage is $250; per diem is $520.
February 8-10,
2017
Out of system travel -
$7,000.00
Conference Registration
- $5,000.00
Principals, Teachers,
Bookkeeper
Principal Agenda; Handouts; Georgia
Milestone assessments
Professional Learning Standard 1:
Aligns professional learning with needs
identified through analysis of a variety of data
Teacher PD on Georgia Standards of
Excellence
August 2016 –
April 2017
$0 Department Chairs Principal and Assistant
Principals, Department
Chairs
Agenda, Sign in Sheet,
handouts
Professional Learning Standard 1:
Aligns professional learning with needs
identified through analysis of a variety of data
Teacher PD on Differentiated
Instruction (ELA/Math)
August 2016 –
April 2017
$0 Instructional coach Principal and Assistant
Principals, Math Department
Chair, ELA Department
Chair
Agenda, Sign in Sheet,
handouts
Professional Learning Standard 1:
Aligns professional learning with needs
identified through analysis of a variety of
data
Teacher PD on Project Based Learning
Summer 2017 $0 STEM Coordinator Principal and Assistant
Principals, Department
Chairs
Agenda, Sign in Sheet,
handouts
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 25 of 31
Teachers will receive professional
development in instructional strategies
No Opt Out
Be Seen Looking
Strong Voice
Build Radar
Checking for Understanding
No Wait Time
Everybody Writes
Algebra and Geometry workshops
U.S. History and Economics workshops
Biology and Physical Science
workshops
Trainings will
occur beginning
August 8, 2016-
May 2017.
Aug 8
August 15
August 22
September 5
September 19
October 17
October 31
Nov 7
Nov 14
Nov 21
Nov 28
Dec 5
Utilize resources from
local funds and from
Title I to provide
resources to conduct
ongoing PD trainings
Principal, Assistant
Principals, instructional
coaches, teachers
Principal, Instructional coach Agenda; electronic sign-in
sheet, handouts
Progress Reports/Report
Cards
Georgia Mile
stone Assessments
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 26 of 31
G. Parent Engagement and Communication
(SW 6; TA 5)
Parent Engagement
Activities
Timeline Estimated Cost,
Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation Results Artifacts/Evidence of Impact
on Student Learning
Parent Involvement Policy
Family and Community
Engagement Standard #2
Establishes partnerships and decision
making processes that build capacity for family engagement in the success of
students
Family and Community
Engagement Standard #5
Collaborates about available school interventions as well as support strategies
that can be used at home to enhance
academic achievement
Revised and submitted for approval with FY17 (new)
GaDOE checklist by
October 7, 2016
Distributed by October 13,
2016
Ongoing distribution
throughout the year for new, incoming students
Acquire Title I Parent Liaison to assist in building parent
capacity (parent involvement
plan/revisions, compact, parent workshops/meetings) to
help improve student
achievement
Personnel cost available per
budget
Principal Parent Liaison
Staff
Parents
Georgia Department of Education Checklist (New
template for FY17)
Meet all requirements
Must include a parent feedback
and suggestion option at the
end which must have a question or request for
revisions to the PIP’s content
(This is separate from the input meeting feedback form.)
Parent survey including questions which are relevant to
content included in the PIP
Summary of survey results
Staff Input Meetings: Grade level collaboration to establish target
learning goals --
Agenda/Sign-In Sheets
Meeting Minutes
Student input (9-12)
Parent input meeting invitations (minimum of 2
different modes)
Parent Input Meetings
Agenda
Feedback forms
Minutes
Evidence of feedback form availability (website screenshot, email invitation,
photo of hardcopies available in the front
office/PRC) Evidence of Distribution (2 or more):
School website (screenshot) with an active link to the Parent Involvement Plan
Signed and dated teacher dissemination statement indicating the compact was
sent home with each student
Email with parent distribution list indicating Parent Involvement Plan
attached
Available at school for pickup (photos)
School Messenger w/ Script, notifying parents when and how Parent
Involvement Plan will be sent home
and/or where to pick up a copy if not received.
Parent Resource Center visitors log
indicating parent notification pick-up
Included in student registration packet
with signed acknowledgement of receipt
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Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 27 of 31
Compact
Revised and submitted for
approval with FY17 (new)
GaDOE checklist by October 7, 2016
Distributed by October 13, 2016
Ongoing distribution throughout the year for
new, incoming students
Acquire Title I Parent Liaison
to assist in building parent
capacity (parent involvement plan/revisions, compact,
parent workshops/meetings) to
help improve student achievement
Personnel cost available per budget
Principal
Parent Liaison
Staff Parents
Georgia Department of
Education Checklist (New
template for FY17)
Meet all requirements
Must include a parent feedback
and suggestion option at the end which must have a
question or request for
revisions to the PIP’s content (This is separate from the input
meeting feedback form.)
Parent survey including
questions which are relevant to
content included in the PIP
Summary of survey results
Evaluation Results
Staff Input Meetings:
Grade level/Content area collaboration to
establish target learning goals --
Agenda/Sign-In Sheets
Meeting Minutes Student input (9-12)
Parent input meeting invitations (minimum of 2 different modes)
Parent Input Meetings
Agenda
Feedback forms
Minutes
Evidence of feedback form availability
(website screenshot, email invitation,
photo of hardcopies available in the front office/PRC)
Evidence of Distribution (2 or more):
Returned signature page signed and dated by parent, HR/other teacher and
student (9-12)
School website (screenshot) with an
active link to the compact
Email with parent distribution list indicating compact attached
Available at school for pickup (photos)
School Messenger w/ Script, notifying
parents when and how compacts will be
sent home and/or where to pick up a
copy if not received.
Parent Resource Center visitors log indicating parent notification pick-up
Included in student registration packet with signed acknowledgement of receipt
Title I Parent Input Meeting 1%
Title I Annual Meeting
March 23, 2016
September 29, 2016 @5pm
$0
$0
Principal
Parent Liaison Staff
Parents
Survey/Feedback Forms Agenda/Sign-In Sheets
Meeting Minutes
Two invitations (2 modes of delivery)
Handouts
Student Assessment & Results Parent
Meeting
(SW 11, 12, 13, 14; TA 6, 7, 8)
Send results via school
website
N/A Principal
Parent Liaison
N/A Evidence of Distribution (2 or more):
School Website (screenshot) with
active link to the assessment results.
Available at school for pickup
Parent Resource Center visitors log indicating parent notification pick-up
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Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 28 of 31
Transition Meetings
(Preschool Programs)
(SW 7, TA 3)
Rising 9th Graders
March 23, 2016
Graduating Seniors
March 29, 2016
Rising 10th-12th graders
March 23, 2016
New Enrollees
All Year Long; as meetings
and workshops take place.
Gadoe.org
Information used from
building staff capacity with Department Chairs and
Counseling Staff
Principal
Parent Liaison
Staff Parents
Feedback Forms Staff Input Meetings:
Grade level collaboration to establish target
learning goals for the next grade level --
Agenda/Sign-In Sheets
Meeting Minutes Student input (9-12)
Parent input meeting invitations (minimum of 2 different modes)
Parent Input Meetings
Agenda
Feedback forms
Minutes
Parent Resource Center
Open daily 8:30am-3:30pm
Scholastic.com
Education.com
Teachers
Readingwarehouse.com
Principal
Parent Liaison
Staff
Parents
Survey/Feedback Form *Feedback on resources used.
*Parent, scholar, and staff feedback from how
resources helped and the changes in grades on
assessments for scholars.
Monthly Title I Parent
Meetings/Family Nights
August 15,2016
Georgia Standards of Excellence and Georgia
Milestones
September 21, 2016
Bridging the gap between
student learning and parental assistance
Workshop
November 16 & 28, 2016
Parent engagement Month
activities
December 8,2016
Math Workshop
Jan 2017, Feb 2017,
March 2017, April 2017 May 2017
ELA, Math, Science, and
Social Studies Workshop
Various education websites
Department Chairs Teachers
Contracted services
Principal
Parent Liaison Staff
Parents
Survey/Feedback Forms Staff Input Meetings:
Grade level/Content area collaboration to establish target learning goals --
Agenda/Sign-In Sheets
Meeting Minutes
Student input (9-12)
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 29 of 31
H. Highly Qualified Staff
(SW 3, 5; TA 4)
All course are taught by highly qualified staff: NO
99% of teachers are Highly Qualified
The Office of Teacher and Staff Quality provides Title II-A guidance to non-highly qualified teachers, paraprofessionals, and their principals. Non-highly teachers and paraprofessionals are
placed on remediation and must complete GACE testing prior to their certification end dates in order to become highly qualified. Non-highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals who
do not hold Georgia certifications are given three years to successfully complete GACE testing in order to become highly qualified. Each year, instructions are shared with principals,
teachers, and paraprofessionals for completing Remediation Plans. Principals are expected to discuss remediation plans with teachers and paraprofessionals.
List efforts to recruit highly qualified teachers to your school.
- Fulton County Schools signing Bonuses
- Strategic staffing initiative
- Teacher induction program
- Mentorship program
Langston Hughes High School utilizes several strategies to attract and retain highly qualified teachers
- Retain highly qualified teachers by offering professional development courses geared to the needs of the teachers
- Provide professional leave for new teachers to visit and observe veteran teachers as needed
- Provide time for teachers to collaborate to optimize teaching and student learning
Comprehensive Needs Assessment of the entire school, (including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in Section 1309
(1) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the state academic content standards and the state
student academic achievement standards described in Section 1111(b)(1).
Response
We have taken into account the needs of migrant children by following these procedures:
All new students receive an Occupational Survey form, as well as the registration form. This will be checked and verified by the registrar.
We will work closely with our counselor, school social worker, and our central office liaison to ensure that the student’s needs are met for any students identified.
Providing intervention programs and additional assistance for any migrant student who might be identified and is experiencing academic deficiencies.
Students will be considered for additional services based on formative data and classroom assessments.
Students who may be homeless will be referred to the Fulton County Schools Homeless Liaison for possible services.
Currently, there are no Migrant students attending our school.
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 30 of 31
Student Transition Plan
Response (Explain transition activities such as entering K, rising 6th grade, rising 9th grade, graduating 12th grade, and new student enrollees)
Rising 9th Graders: Middle school students tour Langston Hughes; Pathways are reviewed. Elective offerings are reviewed; Core Academics are reviewed by counselors. 3 day Summer
Transition program for rising 9th grade students
Students from out of state: Out of state students are provided a school tour so that they are familiar with where classes are located; transcript is reviewed and evaluated; an appropriate
schedule is built for student based on academic needs to ensure student is on track for graduation.
Between grades: Students choose course electives with counselor guidance. 11th and 12th students receive conferences with their counselor; review grad status report to ensure they are on
track for graduation.
9th and 10th grade students are met with in large groups with counseling team to review elective offerings and core courses for the coming year
Graduating: Annual Senior conferences; College reps come to discuss academic offerings at their schools; Representatives from various branches of the military visit to inform students of
their programs.
Any Additional Funds/Carryover
Response (plan for utilization of any additional Title I funds/carryover
Langston Hughes High Schools anticipates additional funds [-for the 2016-2017 school year. If this occurs below is how the money will be allocated
Acquire an instructional paraprofessional
Renew Allin Learning program
Purchase Readscore program that will assess student’s narrative writing skills
Purchase personalized learning supplies for device deployment
Professional Development for culture and academics (Uncommon Schools – Behavior and Culture; Uncommon Schools – Literacy)
Division of School and District Effectiveness | School Improvement PLAN
Georgia Department of Education February 26, 2016 ● Page 31 of 31
J. Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Resources
Georgia School Performance Standards – http://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx
Professional Learning Plan Template Guidelines - http://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-
Services/Documents/Professional%20Learning/Learning%20Forward%20Professional%20Learning%20Plan%20Template.pdf
System for Effective School Instruction: http://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-
Services/Documents/System%20for%20Effective%20School%20Instruction/System%20for%20Effective%20School%20Instruction.pdf
Title 1 - http://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/Federal-Programs/Pages/default.aspx
QCIS (Indistar) - http://www.indistar.org/
Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) - http://www.gadoe.org/Technology-Services/SLDS/Pages/SLDS.aspx
Source Document
Data Sources:
Achievement Data: Perception Data: Observation Data:
Georgia Milestones TKES Surveys TKES Data
GKIDS Title I Parent Survey Content Walkthroughs (if applicable)
SLDS – Georgia Milestones, Student Growth, etc. Title I Teacher Survey
CCRPI Title I Student Survey
SLOs Climate Survey
Promotion/Retention Data Professional Learning Survey
Lexile Scores Local School Perception Data
Local School Data
Subgroup Data
Attendance Data
Discipline Data