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Crowley ISD – Campus Improvement Plan – 2013-14

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CROWLEY ISD

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

J.A. Hargrave Elementary

2013-2014 Revised Annually


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District Mission Statement

Crowley ISD provides our students with excellence in education so

that all students achieve their full potential.

Vision Statement

Crowley ISD will provide all students with a world-class, high-

quality education where students are inspired to succeed in the

global community.

Board Priorities

I. We value high academic achievement.

II. All students can learn through a variety of instructional

methods and opportunities that meet their individual

needs.

III. Learning is enhanced through social interaction in a

diverse setting.

IV. We value a safe and secure learning environment.

V. We value a positive work place in which each employee

is appreciated and is provided opportunities for

professional growth.

VI. We respect and value the opinions of all students,

employees and community members.

VII. We encourage open, effective and timely communication

with district stakeholders.

VIII. We support effective stewardship of public resources.


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Crowley ISD

2013-2014 District Strategic Plan

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Student Achievement for All

Description: Crowley ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in student achievement by

ensuring learning for all students through high standards, integrated technology, highly qualified

staff and the district-wide aligned curriculum.

Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce

ready and meet the criteria for graduating on the Distinguished or Recommended High

School Plan or with endorsements and distinctions.

Performance Objective 1.2: Demonstrate continuous improvement of district

accountability measures through district-wide aligned systems and curriculum resulting

in all campuses meeting state accountability standards.

Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced

Academic Courses.

Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities

and monitor their progress to ensure high levels of academic achievement.

Performance Objective 1.5: Increase the integration of technology resources and

systems in order to ensure students are 21st Century Learners.

Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who

implement best practices and are recognized and valued.

Goal 2: Safe, Secure and Nurturing Schools

Description: Crowley ISD will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environment

conducive to learning, which will enable students to think critically and act responsibly.

Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all

students and staff.

Performance Objective 2.2: Increase customer satisfaction.

Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members

involved in schools.

Goal 3: Ensure Effective and Efficient Use of Resources

Description: Crowley ISD will align its resources with its mission and establish operational

processes that systematically improve individual departments and campuses, which in turn,

improve the district.

Performance Objective 3.1: Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction in effectiveness and

efficiency of the district.

Performance Objective 3.2: Efficient use of resources by all district departments


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Crowley Independent School District

Profile of a Graduate – 21st Century Learner

All graduates of the Crowley Independent School District will make valuable

contributions to society in the 21st century. The following competencies and

performance behaviors are expectations for all

CISD graduates.

As a 21st century learner, the students will have abilities to

make conceptual connections across the content areas

work effectively on real-world applications and make connections to real-world

contexts

be successful in post-secondary education and employment after their graduation

from the PK -12 system

Competencies

Academically Prepared for Life-Long Learning

Uses reading, writing, language, mathematics, science, social studies and

technology effectively

Maintains high expectations of learning

Appreciates a diversity of literature and fine arts

Continues education in a variety of settings, i.e. academic, vocational, and

workplace

Commits to the continuous process of self-directed learning

Sets, adjusts, and evaluates realistic long and short term goals

Demonstrates the ability to locate, organize, evaluate, and utilize information

Reads proficiently from a variety of sources for knowledge and enjoyment

Effective Communicator

Practices effective communication skills through listening, speaking, writing, and

reading while adapting to different audiences and purposes

Conveys ideas while respecting the feelings and thoughts of others

Demonstrates the ability to communicate using the computer and other available and

appropriate technology

Performance Behaviors

Problem Solver

Exhibits innovative and perceptive thinking to solve problems

Questions, researches, and thinks critically to obtain essential knowledge

Demonstrates conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Appreciates the past with a vision for the future

Responsible Citizen

Value Integrity and accepts responsibility

Builds self discipline and a strong work ethic, balancing competition and

cooperation

Demonstrates cultural and social mindedness and willingness to participate in a

democratic society and the world

Develop an awareness of a healthy life style


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Campus Performance Objectives Committee (CPOC)

Committee Members

Teaching positions:

Charmaine Campbell

Jennifer MacMurray

Shea Thompson

Deanna Jacobs

Susan Smith

Katherine Dunn

Non-teaching positions:

Shaketa Traylor

Emily Scott

Dwight Cooley

Amelia McMillen

Haley Pennington

Community Partners/Business Partners/Parents:

Raquel Fuentes


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CPOC Calendar – Meeting Timeline

Date Activity Members Required Comments/Expected

Outcome

Sept. 19

Campus Planning

Campus Reps

Parents/Community Members

Reorganization of CPOC

District Strategic Plan

Campus Plan Comprehensive Assessment

Campus Plan Summary

CIP Process Overview CPOC Meeting Calendar

Oct. 24 Regular CPOC

Meeting Library @ 3:15

Campus Reps


Review and Approve Campus Improvement Plan

Nov. 14 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps


Dec. 12 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps

Jan. 23 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps


Review benchmark data

Mar. 20 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps

Registration/Projection Timeline

Budget Timeline

Review Benchmark Data

Review PDSA Cycle

Apr. 17 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps


CPOC Election (see Administrative Regulation)

Personnel/Employment

May 22 Regular CPOC


Campus Reps Parents/Community Members

TBD


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Data Sources Reviewed:

STAAR Data/State Accountability

Summaries

TCMPC Assessment Data (Texas

Curriculum Materials Program

Cooperative….formally known as CSCOPE)

Readiness Standards

Team Planning Agendas

Continuous Improvement Model

Professional Development Data

Paraprofessional and other Staff

Qualifications

Classroom and Walk-Through Data

Parent Conference Documentation

Discipline Data

Parent/Student/Staff Survey Results

Istation Data

TEMI Data (Texas Early Math Inventory)

RtI/SST Information (Response to Intervention/Student Support Team)

IEP Goals/Objectives

Report Cards/Progress Reports

School Calendar

Event Sign-in Sheets

Staff Demographics

Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths

What were the identified strengths? Summary of Needs

What were the identified needs?

Priorities

What are the priorities for the

campus, including how federal and

state program funds will be used?

A. Demographics

(Goal 1, 2 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1

Attendance rate above 90% in

each subgroup

Student recognition

Recruit/Hire teachers that have some

knowledge/experience in working with

diverse populations.

Continue campus

incentive/recognition program

for students/staff

B. Student

Achievement

(Goal 1)

Performance

Objectives

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Year 4 of CScope

Implementation

Experienced and dedicated

teachers

Evidence of Lesson

Differentiation to meet various

student academic needs

Improve implementation of a structured

phonics program to address low phonemic

awareness in grades K-2

Improve implementation of a structured

Balanced Literacy Model; provide teacher

training and frequent feedback on the

various components to increase student

achievement

Intervention Programs/materials

to address the needs of At-Risk

students in need of intensive

Tier II/Tier III interventions, in

addition to providing

enrichment activities/programs

for our Tier I students (ex.

J.A. HARGRAVE ELEMENTARY COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY- CAMPUS PROFILE SCHOOL YEAR: 2013-2014


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Parent Communication

regarding student performance

through data conferences

Increased Istation Results in

grades PK-4th

70% of K-2 students are at or

above the 20th percentile for

TEMI

Through the implementation of

“Breakfast in the Classroom”,

student tardies have decreased

which prevents loss of critical

instructional time.

Looping K/1 teachers and 3rd

grade teachers to 4th (’12-’13

school year only)

Campus-wide reading and

math incentive program

Improved student data

notebook format that follows

the “Leader In Me” (written by

Steven Covey) structure.

Improved

understanding/implementation

of the RtI process

Student and teacher data

meetings

Leader In Me Implementation

Family Nights- Math-o-ween,

Literacy Nights, Science Night

Provide teacher training/resources to

improve math problem solving, thereby

increasing STAAR Math passing rates.

All teachers should practice research-

based teaching strategies with fidelity to

improve student performance

Extra enrichment opportunities for

students to increase student understanding

Provide teacher training/resources to

improve writing, thereby increasing all

STAAR scores

STAAR Index 3-Implement instructional

strategies to close performance gaps by

identifying/targeting weak student

expectations in all subject areas (including

Special Education).

Implementation of new math TEKS

All teachers should practice research-

based teaching strategies with fidelity to


Saxon Phonics, istation)

Provide enrichment

opportunities for students to

increase student understanding

(ex. Gator Hour, Gator Camp,

Academic Clubs)

Provide teacher

training/resources to improve

writing, thereby increasing all

STAAR scores

STAAR Index 3-Implement

instructional strategies to close

performance gaps by

identifying/targeting weak

student expectations in all

subject areas.

Implementation of new math

TEKS

All teachers should practice

research-based teaching

strategies with fidelity to


Training on the use of the new

Bloom’s Taxonomy


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C. School Culture

and Climate

(Goal 1 & 2)

Performance

Objectives

1.4, 2.1, 2.2

Staff Rapport

Community Rapport- Based on

parent survey results, parents

and students feel Hargrave

provides a warm, welcoming

environment

Mentor partnership with

Hallmark Baptist Church

through the Big Hope

Foundation

Student Incentive Programs to

encourage academic success

(ex. “Gator Golds)

Development of campus-wide

program that focuses on

positive character traits taught

during guidance counseling

Catholic Charities parenting

groups

Staff recognitions

Parent resources to reinforce instruction

Set high learning standards for ALL

students

Based on Dana Walk data- provide

training on the use of the new Bloom’s

Taxonomy in order to increase the level of

rigor as it pertains to questioning and

student engagement

Improve implementation of PBIS/Leader

in Me implementation

Improve staff recognition

Improve incentive programs to encourage

academic success (ex. Gator Golds)

Invite parents to participate in

“parent-training” opportunities

Provide training on the use of

the new Bloom’s Taxonomy

Improve implementation of

PBIS/Leader in Me

implementation

Set high learning standards for

ALL students

D. Staff Quality/

Professional

Development

(Goal 1 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

1.6, 3.2

Staff Relationships

Monthly “Best Practice”

meetings- (academic)

Team time

Professional Learning

Communities

Book Studies

Professional development

Appropriate and meaningful campus level

professional development needed in all

academic areas (campus level)

“Best practices” for handling students with

behavior issues

Implement strategies/techniques learned

from various professional development

opportunities to improve student

performance

Provide on-going professional

development to address

academic and behavior

issues/concerns (new TEKS,

Saxon, Moby Max, and

Empowering Writers)

Campus Book Study-

Classroom Instruction that

Works


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opportunities (various campus

and conference trainings)

Leader in Me staff development to

increase student achievement.

Training over Marzano’s High-

Yield Instructional Strategies

First year Kinder PPCD/Kinder

teachers will participate in a

teacher academy provided

through Region XI

Apply for cohort 3 of Leader in

Me Foundation grant to receive

training for all staff

E. Curriculum,

Instruction,

Assessment

(Goal 1 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

1.2, 3.2

Collaborative Planning

Implementation of PLC’s

Increased student engagement

in each classroom

Use of a variety of questioning

strategies

Professional Development on the use of

data disaggregation/Interpretation to

increase student achievement in all sub

groups (ex. Aware training)

Continue to increase academic rigor

Implementation of new math TEKS

Utilize data gathered from walkthroughs

to ensure appropriate implementation of

provided professional development.

Continue to provide

professional development in the

following areas: data

disaggregation and higher-level

questioning

techniques/strategies, and

improved instructional

strategies to increase academic

rigor

Implementation of new math

TEKS

F. Family and

Community

Involvement

(Goal 2 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

2.2, 2.3, 3.1

Increased community

involvement through PTA,

JAH Family Week, and other

campus activities (Gator Ball,

Math-o-ween,

Reading/math/literacy nights)

Mentor partnership with

Hallmark Baptist Church

through the Big Hope

Foundation

Inform parents in a variety of ways about

available resources and student resources.

Parent training

Continue to improve PTA membership

and parent involvement

Implement family and community

involvement component of Leader in Me



(ex. Catholic Charities, Parent

Mini-Versities, Open House)


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Career Day

G. School Context

and Organization

(Goal 1, 2 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

1.2, 2.1, 3.2

Invite parents to participate

in “parent-training”

opportunities

Campus mentor teachers

Full-time Reading/Dyslexia

Specialist and Full-time

Instructional Coach

Structure Specials Schedule

to ensure that all classes

utilize the computer lab

Structure master schedule to

implement schoolwide

enrichment/intervention

hour

Extracurricular Activities for our students

Provide more specialized training to

enable teachers to teach to student

strengths/learning styles

Provide more specialized

training to enable teachers to

teach to student

strengths/learning styles

Development of after-school

extracurricular activities

H. Technology

(Goal 1 & 3)

Performance

Objectives

1.2, 1.5, 3.2

Computer Lab with up-to-date

computers

One Mimeo per grade level

Parent portal (Skyward,

Istation)

Computers for student use in the

classroom.

One Mimeo or Smart Board per classroom

Provide training for Mimeo and Smart

Boards to ensure effective utilization in

the classroom to improve student

performance

Increase to availability of

computers in each classroom

to support the use of student

enrichment programs such as

istation, TTM and Moby

Max.


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Intent and Beneficiaries of Federal Funds -

Federal Grant Funds 2012 – 2013 and

Proposed 2013 – 2014 Programming

Title I: $2,022,455 (2013 – 2014 allocation – 1,921,013)

The purpose of Title One monies is to help students in greatest need to master the state mandated

curriculum. Campuses are identified as being eligible for Title One monies based on the percentage of

students that qualify for either the free or reduced lunch program. The district currently utilizes the Title

One monies to pay for supplemental personnel, professional development, materials, and parental

involvement activities at the Title One campuses. The vast majority of the monies go to personnel (math

specialists, reading specialists, science specialists, and general instructional specialists. The Title One

campuses for this year have been: David Walker Intermediate, Mary Harris Intermediate, Sycamore

Elementary, Meadowcreek Elementary, Jackie Carden Elementary, Parkway Elementary, J. A. Hargrave

Elementary, and Poynter Elementary.

Title II: $213,151 (2013 – 2014 allocation – 176,137)

The purpose of Title Two monies is to develop and maintain a highly qualified staff of administrators,

teachers, and other professionals in order to help students master the state mandated curriculum. The

district currently utilizes the Title Two monies for supplemental district personnel and outside

professional speakers that address topics that include among other things: Differentiated Instruction,

Advanced Academics, Sheltered Instruction for English Language Learners, and High Yield Instructional

Strategies that focus upon academic rigor. The district also utilizes the monies to support the district

mentoring program and for recruitment of highly qualified teachers.

Title III: $180,856 (2013 – 2014 allocation – 173,930)

The purpose of the Title Three monies is to help English Language Learners (ELL’s) master the state

mandated curriculum. The district currently utilizes the Title Three monies for supplemental bilingual

personnel that assist with direct instruction in reading and/or math as well as providing professional

development. The district also utilizes the monies to pay for supplemental bilingual instructional

materials, and for outside speakers that help teachers prepare to take the state endorsement test related to

English as a Second Language.

Perkins Grant: $136,329(2013 – 2014 allocation – 153,571)

The purpose of the Perkins Grant is to provide additional support for the Career Technology Program

(CTE). The district currently utilizes the vast majority of the Perkins monies to purchase additional

supplies and equipment for the programming provided at the Bill Johnson CTE Center. The funds also

support the CTE programming conducted at other campuses. The CTE program prepares students for

both continued educational experiences and/or certifications that make them more employable.


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Federal Program Expenditures

All district and campus expenditures related to the following Federal Grants will be

utilized for the purposes and intended audiences stated below:

Grant Purpose and Intended Beneficiaries

Title I, Part A The purpose of the grant is to help all students meet the state

student performance standards. The intended beneficiaries are

students who experience difficulties mastering the state academic

achievement standards.

Title II, Part A The purpose of the grant is to increase student academic

achievement through improving teacher and principal quality and

increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom

as well as high qualified principals and assistant principals. The

intended beneficiaries are teachers and principals, including

assistant principals, and as appropriate, administrators, pupil

services personnel, and paraprofessionals.

Title III, Part A The purpose of the grant is to provide supplemental resources to

help ensure that children who are limited English proficient attain

English proficiency at high levels in core academic subjects and

can meet state mandated achievement performance standards. The

intended beneficiaries are LEP students, including immigrant

children and youth.

Ten Components of a Schoolwide Program

1. A comprehensive needs assessment

2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet or exceed

state’s proficient level of student performance

3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers

4. High Quality, ongoing professional development for all staff as needed

5. Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools

6. Strategies to increase parental involvement

7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs

8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments

for improving individual student performance and the overall instructional program

9. Effective, timely intervention activities which include measures to ensure that students’

difficulties are identified and of sufficient scope to target appropriate intervention

10. Coordination and integration occurs between federal, state, and local services such as

nutrition, education, job training, programs provided under NCLB and violence

prevention programs.


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2013-14 CISD Campus Improvement Plan

J.A. HARGRAVE ELEMENTARY

Action Plan/Processes

Area of Focus from Comprehensive Needs Assessment:

A. Demographics

Strategic Plan Goal:




Performance Objective(s):

Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on

the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan or with endorsements and distinctions.

Performance Objective 1.2: Demonstrate continuous improvement of district accountability measures through district-wide aligned

systems and curriculum resulting in all campuses meeting state accountability standards.

Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized

and valued.

Performance Objective 2.1: Maintain safe and orderly learning environments for all students and staff.

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools: PEIMS Data

Teacher/Staff Feedback/Input

National Center for School Leadership Survey (Staff/Parents)



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)

Staff Responsible Timeline Resources/

Funding Sources

Continue campus incentive/recognition

program for students acknowledging

academic/behavioral successes.

1,2,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Teachers

August-May Local; Title I,II,III and School

Improvement Funds




J.A. HARGRAVE ELEMENTARY



B. Student Achievement




Performance Objective 1.1: Increase the number of students who are college/workforce ready and meet the criteria for graduating on

the Distinguished or Recommended High School Plan or with endorsements and distinctions.



Performance Objective 1.3: Increase the number of students enrolled in Advanced Academic Courses.

Summative/Formative Evaluation Tools:

Disaggregated STAAR Data

PBMAS Data

Disaggregated Benchmark Data/TCMPC Assessment Results

Texas Early Mathematics Inventories Data (TEMI)

At-Risk Math Assessment Data

iStation Monthly Assessment Data

Gifted and Talented Enrollment

Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Intervention Programs/materials to

address the needs of At-Risk

students in need of intensive Tier

II/Tier III interventions, in addition

to providing enrichment

activities/programs for our Tier I

students (ex. Saxon Phonics,

iStation, Study Island Reading and

Math, Empowering Writer’s)

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,

Instructional Coach

August-June

Local; Title I,II,III and School

Improvement Funds

Monitor the progress of students

served through special education to

ensure they demonstrate mastery of

STAAR requirements on state

assessments

Pregnancy related services provided

through 504 if needed

Services provided to homeless

students (NCLB) through Title 1

Funding

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,

Instructional Coach,

Special Education

Teachers

August-June Local; Title I,II,III and School

Improvement Funds

Provide training on the use of the

new Bloom’s Taxonomy

Utilize Title 1funding for after

school enrichment programs

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,

Instructional Coach

August-June Local; Title I,II,III and School

Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor TCMPC curriculum which

incorporates all state standards, English

Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and

College and Career Readiness Standards

(CCRS) in the four core subject areas and

ensure it is being followed with fidelity by

Focusing staff development on

implementation of TCMPC (ex.

monthly Best Practice Meetings;

Professional Learning Community

Meetings).

Monitor TCMPC implementation

through Dana Center Learning

Walks

1,3,5,8

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Instructional Coach

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Utilize district and state assessments to

direct instruction and professional

development.

Staff Development (ex. Professional

book studies, Saxon Phonics

training, iStation and Thinking

Through Math, Moby Max,

Balanced Literacy Components, and

Empowering Writer’s training)

TCMPC Assessments

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Instructional Coach

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Increase the number of students achieving

Advanced Academic Performance on

STAAR by (information reviewed during

teacher data conferences):

Monitor the use of Continuous

Improvement Model and student

data folders school wide.

Using TCMPC to increase the rigor

of instruction.

Disaggregate data to monitor

students achieving close to or at the

Advanced Academic Performance

Level.

Conducting Parent/Student Data

Conferences.

Student Incentives for achieving at

the Advanced Academic

Performance Level.

Small Group

Instruction/Interventions –Target

Objectives/STAAR Focus Groups;

Interventions provided in classroom

and through small group “push-ins”

(Implementation of consistent

campus “Gator Hour”).

Teachers maintain intervention logs

to monitor/track effectiveness of

interventions.

Campus wide math fluency

competition, sustained reading

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor the progress of all student groups to

ensure they demonstrate mastery of STAAR

requirements by

Monitoring the use of the

Continuous Improvement Model and

student data folders, through campus

walkthroughs and Dana Center

Learning Walks.

Using TCMPC to increase rigor of

instruction through the effective use

of performance indicators.



performance gaps by


expectations in all subject areas


student’s achievement close to or at


Performance Level.

Effective implementation of the RTI

process through development of a

campus wide Response to

Intervention timeline

Monitor Individual Education Plans

by Student Expectations to ensure

gaps are identified.

Updated Student Level Reviews

(SLR) conducted each six weeks to

monitor and adjust interventions for

At- Risk students

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Aide in decreasing dropout rates for 7th

and

8th

graders by

Continue with mentoring program

through The Big Hope Foundation

and Hallmark Baptist Church.

Implementation of the RTI

process/timeline.

College Day

On-going evaluation of failure

intervention plans.

Locating leavers and ensuring

accurate coding.

By locating and ensuring accurate

PEIMS data coding

Providing students with mentoring

Implementation of the RTI Process

Career and College Day

Parent notification letters of

possibility of Advanced Academic

Performance

Attendance Incentives

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Increase the percentage of students

graduating within four years by

Eliminate learning gaps by using

Continuous Improvement and

rigorous instruction through the use

of TCMPC.

Communicate Career Pathways

available at CTE Center

Encourage students to create

personal goals to graduate high

school.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Increase the number of students graduating

on the Distinguished Achievement plan by:

Continued implementation of


student data folders school wide.


of instruction.


students achieve close to or at


Level.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Math Specialist,

Title I

Paraprofessionals

August - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Increase the number of students taking and

scoring above the state average on the

PSAT, SAT and ACT exams by:

Increasing academic vocabulary by

implementing academic word walls,

Word of the Week, and Hargrave

“Team Read” Reading Program (to

encourage reading).

Implementing the use of lesson

frames and student data folders

school wide.


of instruction.




Level.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Math Specialist,

Title I

Paraprofessionals

August - May


Improvement Funds

Increase the number of “National Merit

Scholars” in CISD by:

Continued implementation of


student data folders school wide.

Using TCMPC curriculum

increasing the rigor of instruction.



Advance Academic level

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Math Specialist,

Title I

Paraprofessionals

August - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Utilization of TCMPC curriculum which


Language Proficiency Standards

(ELPS),College and Career Readiness

Standards (CCRS) in the four core subject

areas by:

Focusing Staff development on

TCMPC Implementation

Utilize CAT/Building Leadership

Team members to facilitate training

on campus communicating district

information.

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Math Specialist

CAT Members

August - May


Improvement Funds

Maintain a career and technical education

program that promotes college and career

readiness by:

Implementing College Awareness

Day at the end of each 6 weeks.

Increase student awareness of career

pathways through visits to the BRJ

Center.

Implementation of Campus Career

Day (October 2013)

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators

August-May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Ensure performance at or above the state

level on the career and technical

education components on the PBMAS by:

Implementing College Awareness

Day at the end of each 6 weeks.

Increase student awareness of career

pathways through visits to the BJR

Center.

Implementation of Campus Career

Day (October 2013)

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators

Counselor

Support Staff

August - May


Improvement Funds

Review identification and assessment

procedures for the Gifted and Talented (GT)

Program in order to increase the number of

identified GT students.

3,4,5

Teachers,

Administrators

August-May

N/A

Create opportunities for students to engage

in meaningful higher level activities such as:

technology based learning projects and

hands on activities.

3,4,5,7

Teachers,

Administrators, and

Paraprofessionals

August-May


Improvement Funds







C. School Culture and Climate





Performance Objective 1.4: Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and monitor their progress to ensure high

levels of academic achievement.




Number of students participating in after school programs

Number of students participating in UIL academic areas

Campus Budget



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Recruit and retain student participants in

extracurricular activities and fine arts such

as

Field Day

Talent Show

Campus Leadership Roles

Art Contest

Book Club

Math Club

Student Council

6

Teachers,

Administrators, Para

professionals,

Specialists

Aug. - May Local; Title I,II,III and School

Improvement Funds

Monitor progress of students academically

to ensure extracurricular eligibility by

Citizenship

Grades

Stellar Student Awards

Use of Daily Agendas to monitor

behavior over time

Fourth Grade Math Olympics

6

Teachers,


professionals,

Specialists


Improvement Funds



Ensure vertical and horizontal master

scheduling through

Cadres teachers across grade levels

to ensure no curriculum gaps

Keep general calendar on school

website/district website in order to

ensure no conflicting schedules

6

Teachers,


professionals,

Specialists


Improvement Funds

Provide adequate budget resources for

extracurricular activities to meet the

challenges of a fast growth district.

Fundraisers (ex. school dance)

T-shirt sales for Field Day

Concessions on Field Day





Utilize Title 1funding for after school

enrichment programs

6

Teachers,


professionals,

Specialists


Improvement Funds







D. Staff Quality and Professional Development




Performance Objective(s): 1:6

Performance Objective 1.6: Recruit and retain a Highly Qualified, diverse staff who implement best practices and are recognized

and valued.



NCLB Highly Qualified Report

National Center for School Leadership Survey (Staff/Parents)t

PEIMS Reports



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Ensure all staff is Highly Qualified under

No Child Left Behind guidelines and are

fully certified under state guidelines for their

specific assignment.

Background Checks through human

resources

Offering Continuous Education

Opportunities for ESL,

Gifted/Talented, etc.

3

Administrators,

Teachers,

Paraprofessionals,

and Special Ed.

Aug. - July


Improvement Funds

Increase in percent of teacher demographics

relative to student demographics by

Recruit from ethnically diverse

colleges

3

Administrators and

interview teams

Aug. - July


Improvement Funds

Continue to monitor employee attendance

by

Offer incentives for staff perfect

attendance per grading period

3

Administrators

Aug. - July

Local



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Continue system for honoring outstanding

employees by

Employee of the week (“Fill the

Swamp”)

Teacher and Paraprofessional of the

Year

Teacher Appreciation Week

End of the Year Luncheon

Recognizing staff members with

perfect attendance each six weeks

3

Administrators and

Staff

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor effectiveness of professional

development through feedback obtained

from participants and ensure offerings are

aligned to district goals and current

assessment results.

Take and Evaluate Surveys

Voluntary follow-up on

implementation of strategies from

professional development

Provide professional development to

address academic and behavior

issues/concerns (ex. managing

students with Autism, ADHD, and

severe behavior disorders)

All teachers will participate in

Empowering Writer’s Training.


professional development regarding

the new math TEKS, Saxon, and

Moby Max (on-line math program)

Campus Book Study-

Classroom Instruction That Works

Training over Marzano’s High-Yield

Instructional Strategies

First year K PPCD/Kinder teachers

will participate in a teacher academy

provided through Region XI

3

Administrators and

Administrative Staff

Aug. - July


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Maintain the induction and mentoring

program for teachers new to the campus.

Grade level mentors for new

teachers

3

Administrators and

Teachers

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Continue to provide leadership development

programs for current and potential

administrators.

Opportunities for information

regarding advanced degrees from

college representatives

3,4

Administrators

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds







E. Curriculum & Instruction, Assessment









Disaggregated STAAR Data

Disaggregated Benchmark Data

Texas Early Mathematics Inventories Data (TEMI)

At-Risk Math Assessment Data

RtI data

iStation Monthly/BOY/MOY/EOY Assessment Data



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor TCMPC curriculum which


Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and

College and Career Readiness Standards

(CCRS) in the four core subject areas and

ensure it is being followed with fidelity by

Focusing staff development on

implementation of TCMPC (ex.

monthly Best Practice Meetings;

Professional Learning Community

Meetings).

Monitor TCMPC implementation

through Dana Center Learning

Walks

1,3,5,8

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Instructional Coach

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Utilize district and state assessments to

direct instruction and professional

development.

Staff Development (ex. Professional

book studies, Saxon Phonics

training, iStation and Thinking

Through Math, Moby Max,

Balanced Literacy Components, and

Empowering Writer’s training)

TCMPC Assessments

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,

Instructional Coach

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Increase the number of students achieving

Advanced Academic Performance on

STAAR by (information reviewed during

teacher data conferences):

Monitor the use of Plan, Do, Study,

Act (Continuous Improvement

Model) and student data folders

school wide.


of instruction.


students achieving close to or at the


Level.

Conducting Parent/Student Data

Conferences.

Student Incentives for achieving at


Performance Level.

Small Group

Instruction/Interventions –Target

Objectives/STAAR Focus Groups;

Interventions provided in classroom

and through small group “pull-outs”

(Implementation of consistent

campus “Gator Hour”).

Teachers maintain intervention logs

to monitor/track effectiveness of

interventions.

Campus wide math fluency competition,

sustained reading, reading competition,

phonics

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources



requirements by



student data folders through campus


Learning Walks.







Performance Level.



campus wide Response to








At- Risk students

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Decrease the dropout rate for 7th

and 8th

graders by

Continue with mentoring program

through The Big Hope Foundation

and Hallmark Baptist Church.

Implementation of the RTI

process/timeline.

College Day

On-going evaluation of failure

intervention plans.

Locating leavers and ensuring

accurate coding.

By locating and ensuring accurate

PEIMS data coding

Providing students with mentoring

Implementation of the RTI Process

Career and College Day

Parent notification letters of

possibility of Advanced Academic

Performance

Attendance Incentives: Gator Coins,

Morning Announcements

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Increase the percentage of students

graduating within four years by

Eliminate learning gaps by using the


rigorous instruction through the use

of TCMPC.

Communicate Career Pathways

available at CTE Center

Encourage students to create

personal goals to graduate high

school.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Ensure the alignment of English as a Second

Language (ESL) and Bilingual programs so

the TELPAS proficiency standards are met

by

Providing staff development and

training of guidelines and

requirements.

Providing students the opportunity to

develop an understanding of writing

across the curriculum.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor the progress of students served

through special education to ensure they

demonstrate mastery of STAAR; STAAR M

requirements on state assessments by

Disaggregating data

Assigning students to case managers

to monitor student progress.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Monitor the Campus Response to

Intervention (RtI) plan to ensure struggling

students are provided interventions at the

earliest sign of need by

Monitor Data of Universal Screeners

Evaluate and analyze student failure

rates (through the use of data

meetings).

Providing staff development of

campus expectations for

interventions.

Implement a “common” intervention

block (Gator Hour).

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor implementation of Continuous

Improvement strategies and Student Data

Folders to ensure consistency and fidelity

across the campus by (on-going)

Conducting walk-throughs

Student Conferences

Goal Setting

Student Data Folders

Review of discipline Data

Book Studies (Classroom Instruction

that Works; Leader In Me)

Campus-wide implementation of

Steven Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly

Effective People” through the

structure/suggestions outlined in The

Leader in Me, as well as

Fundamental 5.

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds

Provide professional development

opportunities that are aligned to district

initiatives and research-based best practices.

Encouraging staff members to attend

district staff development.

Using needs assessments to

determine campus staff

development.

1,3,5,8

Teachers,

Administrators,

Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds







F. Family and Community Involvement


Goal 2: Safe, Secure & Nurturing Schools




Performance Objective 2.3: Increase the number of parents and community members involved in schools.

Performance Objective 3.1: Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction in effectiveness and efficiency of the district


National Center for School Leadership Survey (staff and parents)

Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Utilize survey data and results to meet

stakeholder requirements.

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4,5

Administrators and

All Staff Members

August- June


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Inform parents in a variety of ways

about available resources and student

resources


“parent-training” opportunities (ex.

Catholic Charities, Parent Mini-

ersities, Open House, Curriculum

Night)


Hargrave Family Week and other

PTA sponsored events

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4,5

Administrators and

All Staff Members

August- June


Improvement Funds

Support PTA program

Increase the number of staff joining

PTA

PTA Student Performances during

meetings

6

Administrators,

Teachers

August-June

N/A

Increase communication with

community in a timely and effective

manner.

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Newsletters by

grade level.

Use of campus Marquee

Monthly Parent letters/Literacy

Provide on-going parent training

through Catholic Charities (on-site)

6

Administrators,

Teachers

August-June

N/A







G. School Context & Organization



Goal 2: Safe, Secure & Nurturing Schools








Cumulative discipline data charts (semester/annually)

PEIMS discipline report, annual

Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placements

Special Education, ISS, OSS, and DAEP reports

Professional development training calendar and report

Teacher/Staff Feedback/Input

National Center for School Leadership Survey (Staff/Parents)



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Continue campus incentive/recognition

program for students acknowledging

academic/behavioral successes.

1,2,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Teachers

August-May


Improvement Funds

Intervention Programs/materials to

address the needs of At-Risk

students in need of intensive Tier

II/Tier III interventions, in addition

to providing enrichment

activities/programs for our Tier I

students (ex. Saxon Phonics,

iStation, Study Island Reading and

Math, Moby Max)




At- Risk students

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,

Instructional Coach

August-June


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Monitor the progress of students

served through special education to

ensure they demonstrate mastery of

STAAR requirements on state

assessments

Pregnancy related services provided

through 504 if needed

Services provided to homeless

students (NCLB) through Title 1

Funding

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,


Special Education

Teachers

August- June


Improvement Funds





Utilize Title 1funding for after

school enrichment programs

Local; Title

I,II,III and

School

Improvement

Funds ,3,4

Administrators,

Counselor, Reading

Specialist,

Instructional Coach

August- June


Improvement Funds







H. Technology







Performance Objective 1.5: Increase the integration of technology resources and systems in order to ensure students are 21st Century

Learners.



Evaluation of campus budget

Monitoring of campus technology inventory

Evaluation of campus short and long range technology plans

Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

dentify and implement current and emerging

technology skills appropriately into the

curriculum by

Utilizing available technology across

grade levels (smart boards, mimeo,

tablets, document cameras, flip

cameras, digital cameras, etc.)

Identify and implement current and

emerging technology skills

appropriately into the curriculum.

Monitor the implementation of

technology TEKS in the curriculum

through teacher lesson plans.

Utilize the “Minimum Technology

Standard” to enhance curriculum and

integrate technology.

Increase the availability of

computers in each classroom to

support the use of student

enrichment programs such as

iStation, Moby Math and Thinking

Through Math.

Provide more specialized training to

enable teachers to teach to student

strengths/learning styles.

Development of after-school

extracurricular activities (book

Clubs; Math Clubs).

3,4

Teachers,

Administrators

August-May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

Evaluate and maintain district technology

equipment to maximize available

technology resources.

Document technology resources

through inventory and monitor

annually

Perform regular cleaning of

technology equipment to maintain

resources (ie filters, bulbs, and

outlets etc)

N/A

Teachers, Support

Staff, District

Technology Dept.

August- June

N/A

Utilize the “Minimum Technology

Standard” to enhance curriculum and

integrate technology.

Implement minimum technology

standards into lessons and visiting

the computer lab on a weekly basis.

3

Teachers,

Administrators

August-May

N/A






System Safeguards


Goal 1 – Student Achievement for All





2013 TEA Accountability Summary

2013 TEA Performance Index Report

Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources



requirements by



student data folders, through campus


Learning Walks.






performance gaps by


expectations in all subject areas




Performance Level.



campus wide Response To






(SLR) conducted each six weeks


At- Risk students

1,3,5,8

Students, Teachers,

Administrators, Reading Specialist,


Title I

Paraprofessionals

Aug. - May


Improvement Funds



Activity/Strategy

*Title 1

Schoolwide

Component

(#1-10)


Funding Sources

2013 System Safegard missed: Eco. Writing


Empowering Writer’s Training.


professional development regarding

the new math TEKS, Saxon, and

Moby Max (on-line math program)

Campus Book Study-

Classroom Instruction That Works

Training over Marzano’s High-Yield

Instructional Strategies

3

Administrators and

Administrative Staff

Aug. - July


Improvement Funds

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