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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
1Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Implement systems to improve
productivity, communications
and procedures
● Organizational Health
Inventory Reports
● Develop written
operational protocols by
department.
AS
AS
Supt.,
Asst. Supt.,
Exec.
Directors,
Principals
Supt.,
Asst. Supt.,
Exec.
Directors,
Principals
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
$100,000.00 ▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
(2) Review student performance
data and goals with campus
principals as indicated on
Campus Improvement Plans
including alignment to District
Improvement Plan goals
AS Asst. Supt.,
Exec.
Directors,
Principals
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Responsible Person Code:
P=Principal SN=School Nurse
T=Teacher
SS=Skills Specialist
SP=Support Personnel
A=Administration
AS=All Staff
AC=All Committees
C=Counselor
CTE=Career & Technical Education
Student Code:
AS=All Students ELL=English Language Learners
AA=African American GT=Gifted & Talented
H=Hispanic SPED=Special Education
W=White AR=At Risk
O=Other ED=Economically Disadvantaged
GL=Grade Level
*=Needs to be included in CIP
= Federal / State Mandate
= District Mandate
2
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond
grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) Provide opportunities for
collaborative planning
● Vertical Team
Meetings
● DEIC Meetings
● Principal Meetings
● Assistant Principals,
Deans of Instruction,
Curriculum
Facilitators,
Supervisors
AS
Asst. Supt.,
Executive
Directors,
Coordinators,
Principals
Agendas
Sign-In Sheets
Increase student
performance in TELPAS,
STAAR, PBMAS
Title 1 Funds
▲ ▲
▲
3
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond
grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Disaggregate data to improve
instruction
● Leadership
Academy
● Each
six weeks using
common
assessment data
● Benchmark
assessment data
● Conduct individual
meetings with
principals each
semester to:
Review Special
Education student
data. Review
Limited English
Proficient (LEP)
student data
Review reading
achievement data.
AS Asst. Supt.
for C & I
Exec.
Director for
Curr. and
Evaluation,
Principals,
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Increase student
performance in TELPAS,
STAAR, PBMAS
Title 1/Local
Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Conduct on-going monitoring of
instruction by six weeks
● Renaissance Reading Reports
● Classroom Walkthroughs
(25 per week)
● System 44
● Imagine Learning
● Monitoring of PLCs-
Elementary
AS Asst. Supt.
for C & I,
Executive
Directors,
Principals,
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
Title 1 Funds
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
▲
(6) Ensure campuses conduct
STAAR talks with all LEP
students and students who are at
risk.
AS Asst. Supt.
for C & I,
Exec.
Directors,
Principals
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
Title 1 Funds
Local Funds
▲
(7) Data Disaggregation and Support
Process - Directors/Coordinators
will analyze data by campus, by
special population, each six
weeks to C & I staff to identify
campus needs and provide
assistance to targeted schools.
AS Asst. Supt.
for C & I,
Directors,
Coordinators,
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
Title 1 Funds
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(8) Campus recognitions based on
student performance
AS Asst. Supt
for C & I,
Executive
Directors
Increase student
performance in
TELPAS, STAAR,
PBMAS
Increase completion
rate
Increase graduation
rate
Local Funds ▲
(9) Resources/Data Utilization
● Conduct a comprehensive
needs assessments to
determine needs (DIP/CIP)
All Staff
and
Students
C & I staff CNA reports Title I ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Implement a seven-year Region One
Education Service Center partnership
GEAR UP program in the following
campuses:
● Domingo Trevino Middle School
● J. D. Salinas Middle School
● Ann Richards Middle School
● Juarez-Lincoln High School
Cohorts
at
identifie
d
campuse
s
Campus
Principals
C & I
Representa
tive
OBJECTIVE #1:
Academic
preparation for
postsecondary.
● 75% of students will
complete Pre-
Algebra by the end
of 8th grade.
● 80% of students will
complete Algebra I
by the end of 9th
grade.
Federal GEAR
UP Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
6
● 80% of students will
complete 2 years of
Math beyond
Algebra I by 12th
grade.
OBJECTIVE #2:
Increase graduation
rate for
postsecondary.
● 93% of students are
promoted to the next
grade each year on-
time.
● 95% of students will
complete SAT/ACT
by the end of 11th
grade.
● 90% of students will
graduate from high
school on-time.
OBJECTIVE #3:
Increase
students’/parents’coll
ege knowledge.
● 100% of students
will complete
financial aid/FAFSA
application by the
end of first semester,
12th grade.
● 80% of graduates
will enroll in
postsecondary
education.
● 75% and 78% of
students will be in
Math and English
College-level
courses,
7
respectively.
● 75% of
postsecondary
students will
successfully
complete the first
year of college,
enroll in second year
and be on track to
graduate.
OBJECTIVE #4:
Increase
students’/parents’
knowledge and skills,
including STEM-
Computer Science
skills and prepare
them to be informed,
thoughtful, and
productive citizens.
● 55% of students will
earn recognized in-
demand industry
post-secondary
credentials and
increase work-based
learning skills.
● 75% of students will
master key
prerequisites (e. g.,
Algebra I) and
increase critical-
thinking and
problem solving
skills.
● 65% of students will
engage in STEM
and Computer
Science AP, dual-
8
enrollment and high-
quality online
coursework.
● 95% of students and
parents will increase
knowledge and
aptitudes in financial
aid/literacy,
economics, college
financing and
savings, student
loans, college
enrollment and
FAFSA and college
application
processes,
procedures and
completion.
9
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic
student performance at or beyond grade level in
Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.* The District Reading/ LA
Plan will guide instruction and
will be reviewed on a yearly
basis to reflect campus and
district needs (PK-12)
AS
Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2.* Provide teachers staff
development and instructional
resources based on campus
needs & data. (PK-12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
Title I,
Part A
State
Comp ELEM $8,000 $35,000
MS $22,,000 $14,837
HS $0 $40,600
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. * Provide students with
instructional resources to
support campus based
initiatives (PK-12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
Title I, Part
A
State Comp
ELEM $4,000 $18,200
MS $13,130 $14,000
HS $14,000 $5,000
4. * Provide instructional
support, staff development,
program upgrades, and
resources to ensure effective
implementation of district
literacy programs/ initiatives
(PK-12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
Program Amount
System 44 $105,758
Imagine Learning $476,050
10
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5. * Scoring of student writing
compositions using independent
consultants to provide feedback
and suggestions to improve student
writing skills
(7th, 9th-10th)
AS Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord..
Increase student
achievement
State Comp
MS/HS $8,000
▲ ▲
6. * Implement a Summer Reading
Program for 1st-2nd and 5th-11th
grade.
AS (1st,
2nd, 5th-
11th)
Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp
ELEM $45,000
MS/HS $45,000
▲ ▲
7. * Support RTI process for
Language Arts. (PK-12)
RtI
Students
Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
8. * Implement Daily Dose of
Poetry. (PK-5)
AS Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
9. * Monitor data reports in order
to make instructional
recommendations and plan staff
development. (CIRCLE, TPRI, TL, Ren Star Rdg, System 44,
iStation, Fluency, Accelerated Reader, and DIP Goals)
AS Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
10. * Implement and monitor
reading and writing protocols.
AS Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
11
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
11. * Integrate TSI skills in
lessons and raise awareness on
TSI assessment and college
readiness for all students
(6th-12th)
AS College and
Career Dept
GT Department
Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲
12. * LA teachers
implement/support content areas
with the reading and writing
component of Project Based
Learning using Buck Institute
guidelines (6th-8th )
AS College and
Career Dept
GT Department
Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp
MS/HS $8,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
13. * Collaborate with Sp Ed
Dept. and Bilingual Dept. to
provide teachers support on the
use of supplemental aids and
designated supports for identified
students. (3rd-12th)
AS Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Sp Ed /Bil.
Supervisors
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
14. * Monitor ESSA Goal for 3rd
grade reading of 75% (1 year
goal) and 80% (5 year goal).
3rd AS Campus Admin,
LA Coord. Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
15. * Ensure 3rd grade reading
teachers attend staff development
targeted to increasing ESSA Goal.
3rd AS Campus Admin,
LA Coord. Increase student
achievement
$1,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
16. *Administrators will structure
PLC’s to promote college, career,
and military readiness through
intentional lesson design and
AS Campus Admin Increase students
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
12
delivery.
17. *Engage students in rigorous
college readiness exams:
TSI,ACT/SAT, AP to obtain
distinction designations in ELA
AS Campus Admin
AP teachers Increase number of
students passing AP
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
18. * In 8th and 9th grade, set
goals to ensure students are at
“meets” and “masters” level on
STAAR /EOC using Texas
STAAR Screening Report 8th grade (857-1096 AR / 7.2 GE)
9th grade (913-1165 AR / 7.9 GE)
AS Campus Admin
Increase the number
of meets and masters
level
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
13
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
19. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will Coordinate/ provide campus
administrators/teachers guidance
on how to use : • Circle (PK)
• TPRI & Tejas LEE (K-3)
• Renaissance STAR (PK-12)
• Progress Monitoring (K-10)
• Systems 44 (MS/HS)
Fluency DIP Goals (K-5)
AS Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement.
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
20. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will provide mentoring,
instructional support, additional
staff development, and
instructional materials for new
and identified teachers,
particularly at Tier III campuses
AS Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp
EL $5,000
MS $5,000
HS $5,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
21. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will utilize KLJS Channel 17/El
Noticiero to provide the
community with information
about the department
AS LA Coord.
Increase parental
awareness of district
reading initiatives
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
14
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
22. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will provide parents with staff
development on literacy skills as
requested by parental
involvement dept.
AS LA Coord. Increase parental
awareness of district
reading initiatives
$0.00 ▲ ▲
23. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will purchase, implement &
monitor use of universal
screeners/intervention resources
as indicated in L.A. Plan. (PK-
12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement.
Program State Comp
TPRI/TL $73,050
MS Universal
Screener
$8,000
Ren STAR $0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
24. LA Dept: H.S. ELA
Coordinator and Bilingual/ESL
H.S. Supervisor will collaborate
with Renaissance Coaches to
conduct EOC Camps for students
who are progress monitored in
EOC Repeater Classes (HS)
AS LA Coord.
Renaissance
Learning
Coordinator
Increase student
achievement.
State Comp
HS $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
25. LA Dept: H.S. ELA
Coord.and Bilingual/ESL H.S.
Supervisor will provide
instructional support, staff
development,t and resources to
conduct EOC Camps at West,
East, CCC Academies (HS)
AS LA Coord. Increase student
achievement.
State Comp
HS $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
15
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summati
ve Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
26. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will support campuses with the
implementation of six weeks,
benchmark, and STAAR action
plans;
AS LA Coord. Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
27. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will promote literacy via
Community Events Fall: Tertulia & Parent Conference
Spring: Tertulia & Parent Conference
AS LA
Coordinators Increase student
achievement
$1,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
28. LA Dept: LA Coordinators
will collaborate with Bilingual
Department to host the Title III
Parent Meeting and Annual Poetry
Café.
AS LA
Coordinators Increase student
achievement
State Comp
ELEM $1,000
MS $1,000
HS $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
29. LA Dept: Elementary L.A.
Coordinators will coordinate with
Math Coordinator, Science
Coordinator, SS Coordinator, and
Elementary Executive Directors to
purchase PK Material under Rider
78.
PK Elem. Coords
and Directors Increase student
achievement
State Comp
ELEM $864,810
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
16
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s Responsibl
e Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)* The math department will provide
a Math Screener for all students, 1st-8th
Grade, to better ensure prescriptive
interventions to be used 1st – 6th six
weeks (STAR Math).
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
$83,500
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) *For students who will be referred
to Response to Intervention.
● Provide ongoing intervention
instruction and monitor
progress.
● Elementary – Envision
Diagnosis/Intervention and
STAR Math
● Middle School- McGraw Hill
Re-teach, Skills Practice, and
STAR Math
● High School-Strategic
Learning Intervention
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
$83,500
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)*Conduct 6 Weeks department head
and administrator meetings to
disaggregate data and formulate
strategies to improve instruction for all
students.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
-$1,000-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
17
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4)*Facilitate vertical team
meetings between Kinder - 12th
grade teachers to collaborate and
enhance math instruction.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math by
5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5)*Promote, support, and
facilitate the Algebra Track
Placement for 5th - 8th Grade to
increase math skills needed for
STEM field careers and TSI
Preparation.
5th - 8th
Grade
Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6)*Provide opportunities for
teachers to collaborate and
enhance math instruction through
conferences such as CAMT,
District CAMT Share Fair, and
RGVCTM.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
$52,500
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
18
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7)The math department will
provide supplies and resources to
the campuses to promote student
success.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
$5,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8)*Support community
involvement through District
Parent Conferences and Family
Math Night for specific grades in
Elem., Middle, and High Schools.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase parental
involvement
State Comp/Title 1
$3,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9)* Collaborate with Special
Education and Bilingual
Departments to provide campuses
with support for Supplemental
Aids and Designated Supports for
identified students.
Identified
Students Campus
Admin, T,
Math Coord.
Sp. Ed. Sup.
Bil. Sup.
Increase student
achievement in math by 5
percent
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
19
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(10) The math department will
promote best practices and the
enhancement of instruction
through:
● Campus Visits
● Observations
● Modeled Lessons
● Lesson Feedback
● Coaching
● Co-Teaching
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(11)*The math department and
will promote best practice
instruction using the district
curriculum, Sharon Wells
Mathematics in grades 2-5.
2nd-5th
Grade
Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement in math
by 5 percent
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(12) *Integrate and promote
STEM field careers through
lessons when applicable to raise
awareness.
3rd-8th
Grade &
Algebra
One
Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase STEM Field
career awareness.
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) *Integrate and promote TSI
through lessons when applicable
to raise awareness.
8th-12th
Grade
Campus
Admin, T,
Math Coord
Increase TSI awareness
preparation.
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
20
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(14)* Math Teachers will
implement and support the math
components of Project Based
Learning using Buck Institute
Guidelines in grades 6th - 8th.
AS Campus
Admin, T,
Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15)*Promote, support, and
facilitate the Girls Engaged in
Mathematics Summer Program for
4th Grade girls to increase math
skills needed for STEM field
career and TSI Preparation.
4th Grade Campus
Admin, T,
Math Coord
Increase TSI awareness
preparation.
State Comp/Title 1
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16)*Promote, support, and
facilitate the Texas-Pre-Freshman
Engineering Program (TexPrep) at
the University of Texas-Rio
Grande Valley (UTRGV) for
students in 6th-10th Grade to
increase math skills needed for
STEM field career and TSI
Preparation.
6th-10th
Grade
Campus
Admin, T,
Math Coord
Increase TSI awareness
preparation.
State Comp/Title 1
-50,000-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
21
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Math
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(17) The math department will
provide professional development
opportunities, supplies, and
materials for elementary, middle
and high school.
AS Math
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp/Title 1
$60,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(18)*Administrators will
structure PLC’s to promote
intentional lesson design and
delivery.
AS Campus
Admin
Increase student
achievement
$0 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
22
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
(DATA)
Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Disaggregate Science Six
Weeks, Benchmark, and State
Data with Curriculum &
Instruction Staff
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2) Disaggregate Science Six
Weeks, Benchmark, and State
Data with Teachers, Department
Heads, Campus Administrators,
and Elementary Science Contact
Representatives.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1
$3,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Share Data Disaggregation
Findings and Create Data Driven
Action Plan per Six Weeks
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
State Comp
$1000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Meet with Science Vertical
Teams to Analyze Data and
Identify Strengths and
Weaknesses
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
State Comp
$1,200
▲ ▲
23
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
(CURRICULUM)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Realign Science Curriculum
Guides to TEKS, STAAR, EOC,
& ELPS
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
State Comp
$12,000
▲ ▲
(6) Align Instructional Resources
to TEKS, STAAR, EOC, ELPS,
and CCRS ● MS and Elem category 1-4
● Reading Selections-Elem.
● Six Weeks Test Revisions-
Elem.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title I /State Comp
$16,000 –State
Comp
$3990-Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(7) Implement Six Weeks/District
Benchmarks Assessments for K-
High School and EOCs for Middle
School 6th and 7thgrade Science.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title I /State Comp
$3,000 State Comp
$2000 Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(8) Incorporate the use of
technology based tools in
instruction including BrainPop,
Compass Learning, science
software, interactive lab simulations,
data collection equipment, video
streaming, EduSmart, and virtual
fieldtrips
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
State Comp
$36,450
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
24
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
(CURRICULUM)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(9) Implement Campus/District
Science Fairs to increase
participation in STEM field
categories (Math, Engineering,
Computer Science, and Robotics)
(PK-12)
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Knowledge, Awareness,
and Participation by
25% in Science.
Title1/State Comp
$11,000- State
Comp
$5,000 – Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Implement Campus
Participation in Science Bowl and
Science Olympiad at UTRGV
STEM field events.
AS Science Coor
(MS/HS)
Increased Student
Knowledge, Awareness,
and Participation by
25%.
Title1/State Comp
$11,000- State
Comp
$4,000 – Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲
(11) Provide instructional support
for teachers in creating engaging
science lessons through
Elementary Design Lab and
Middle School PLCs
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title I/ State Comp
$2,000- State
Comp
$3,000- Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(12) Implement the Campus
Participation in the UTRGV
Railway Safety Engineering
Summer Program and MS Camp
R.E.D. for summer
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Knowledge, Awareness,
and Participation by
25% in Science from
previous year.
Title1/State Comp
$11,000- State
Comp
$4,000 – Title 1
▲ ▲
(13) Provide professional
development and instructional
resources to support science
instruction in the La Joya ISD’s
Planetarium.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
$10,000- State
Comp
$40,000 – Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
25
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
(MONITORING)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(13) Implement Campus/District
Science Fairs and increase
participation-attendance at Regional
and State Science Fairs
(PK-12)
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
$11,000- State
Comp
$4,000 – Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲
*(14) Monitor through Classroom
Walkthroughs the Implementation of ● Curriculum
● Lead4Ward concepts
● New Lesson Plan
● EduSmart
● Study Island
● BrainPop
● Compass Learning
● Technology Integration
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(15) Monitor Implementation of
Six Weeks Assessments through
Data Analysis
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16) In collaboration with SpEd and
Bilingual Dept., monitor the
implementation of designated
supports for identified students
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science
Title1/State Comp
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(17) Adjust Coordinators’
Schedules based on Six Weeks Data
and Identification of Priority
Campuses
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(18) Provide instructional
resources (instructional materials,
STEM/STEAM project based
AS
Science Coor
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
$38,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
26
activities, and professional
development) for STEM/STEAM
designated campuses.
(Elem/MS/HS)
(19) Provide strategic
instructional support for
campuses identified as “Target
Campus “ by the Elementary
Science Department.
Types of Support
a.) Train teachers PK-5
teachers on Multi-Sensory
Interactive Word Walls.
b.) Provide instructional
support for planning and
implementing TEKS-based
science hands-on
activities/investigations.
c.) Assist campuses in planning
and implementing data-driven
Campus’ Science Academies on a
Six-Weeks basis.
AS
Science Coor
(Elem.)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
$12,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
27
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
(COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(20) Facilitate teacher and
student development by
participating in partnerships
with different community
and educational entities related
to science educational
trips/competitions and Regional
and State Science Fair.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS),
Administrators,
Teachers
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
$8,000 State Comp
$1,000-Title 1
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(21) Participate in the
Collection of Pull-Tabs for the
Ronald McDonald House
AS Science Coor
(Elem.M.S.)
All Staff
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
State Comp
$1000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(22) Science teachers
implement/support content areas
with the science component of
Project Based Learning using
Buck Institute guidelines
(6th-8th )
AS Campus
Admin, T
Increased Student
Performance.
Title 1/State Comp
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(23) Administrators will
structure PLC’s to promote
intentional lesson design and
delivery.
AS Campus Admin Increased Student
Performance.
Title 1/State Comp
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
28
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) *Implement a TEKS-based
Pre-K – 12 Social Studies
Curriculum to fulfill Goal
1.1D. ● Ensure local, state and
federal days of observation
are integrated within
curriculum
● Embed support for Language
Arts Reading Comprehension
and Expository writing into
the Elementary and Middle
School Social Studies
Curriculum.
● Embed support for Language
Arts Short Answer Response
and Anchor Charts into the
High School Social Studies
Curriculum. ● Effectively implement the
SIOP Model in Social
Studies
● Support Grade 6 Social
Studies instruction through
English Language
Development ● Restructure Grade 7 curriculum
to support Social Studies
instruction through English
Language Development
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
& SP
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at meets;
and 30% at mastery on 8th
grade Social Studies
STAAR
> 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at meets;
and 30% at mastery on US
History End-of-Course
Assessment
$35,000
(162) Sate Comp
$30,000
(211)Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
29
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2)*Monitor and Review data
reports to make instructional
recommendations and plan staff
development.
● Elementary – 5th grade
district assessments
● Middle School – 6
weeks
assessments/local
benchmarks/state
assessments
● High School –
curriculum based
assessments/state
assessment
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
& SP
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at meets;
and 30% at mastery on 8th
grade Social Studies
STAAR
> 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at meets;
and 30% at mastery on US
History End-of-Course
Assessment
$5,000
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
30
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) *Conduct district meetings and
participate in campus department
meetings to vertically align
curriculum and review data.
AS Social
Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/
HS)
& SP
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at mastery
on 8th grade Social
Studies STAAR
> 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at mastery
on US History End-of-
Course Assessment
$5,000
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) *Implement a TEKS-based
grades 5-12 Social Studies
assessment program as needed to
fulfill Goal 1.1D.
Targeted support will be provided to
campuses/grade levels/teachers
whose students do not meet on-
going local-created exams’
expectations: campus/classroom
visits to monitor, intervene, support;
staff development on strategies, use
of resources, disaggregation of
student data; and, other on-going
assessment support activities as need
to fulfill Goal 1.1D
Grades:
5,6,7,8
US
History
Social
Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/
HS)
& SP
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at mastery
on 8th grade Social
Studies STAAR
> 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at mastery
on US History End-of-
Course Assessment
$5,000
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
31
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Provide Social Studies support
and resources to campuses.
● Technology
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Xerox Copier
● Printing Materials
● Reading Materials
● To attend Social Studies
Professional Development
workshops and
conferences
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
Increase Student
Achievement
$25,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Attend and conduct
professional development
activities and meetings to
enhance Leadership Skills to
improve student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
Increase Student
Achievement
$25,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
32
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7) Conduct classroom
observations to ensure
implementation of
district/state initiatives:
District Scope & Sequence
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
Increase Student
Achievement
No Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8) Compile and present data to
C&I staff as well as at
Curriculum Facilitators,
Supervisor, Dean Meetings
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
Increase Student
Achievement
No Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) *Implement a Holiday Tree
Decorating Contest to
display student work
aligned to Elementary
Social Studies TEKS (K-5)
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem)
Increase Student
Achievement
$10,000
(162) State Comp
▲ ▲
(10) *Support teachers and
campus administrators in
the implementation of
Lead4Ward Planning and
Instructional Strategies, and
the use of Instructional
Reports.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
Increase Student
Achievement
$10,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
33
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(11) *Support campus
instructional planning and
lesson delivery through the
use of Lead4Ward ePLCs.
Grade 8
& US
History
Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS)
Increase Student
Achievement
$7,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(12) *Close gaps in student
learning through the use of
Study Island in Middle
Schools
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS)
Increase Student
Achievement
$10,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) *Structure Middle
School Social Studies
Classroom Environment to
support Social Studies
instruction.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS)
Increase Student
Achievement
No Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(14)*Implement rigorous
best practices to ensure that
Social Studies process
skills are adequately
implemented in at least
50% of classroom
instruction.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem, MS,
HS)
Increase Student Achie
vement
$15,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15)*Support Station Co-
Teaching Model though
Primary Source US History
Readers and activities.
SPED Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS, HS)
Increase Student Achie
vement
$15,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16)*Provide a variety of
professional development
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at
$60,000
(255) Federal
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
34
opportunities for social
studies teachers to
implement district
expectations and initiatives.
(Elem, MS,
HS)
meets; and 30% at
mastery on 8th grade
Social Studies STAAR
> 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at
mastery on US History
End-of-Course
Assessment
(17)*Social Studies
teachers will
implement/support content
areas with the social
studies component of
Project Based Learning
using Buck Institute
guideline.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS, HS)
Increase Student Achie
vement
$6,000
(162) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(18)* Support campus
administrators in
structuring PLCs to
promote college readiness
through intentional lesson
design and delivery.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(MS, HS)
> 90% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at
mastery on 8th grade
Social Studies STAAR > 92% of students at
approaches; 60% at
meets; and 30% at
mastery on US History
End-of-Course
Assessment
No Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
35
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career
and Technical Education where each student shall master the
basic skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual
roles of family member and wage earner and gaining entry-
level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing
the student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Purchase supplies, resources and
equipment for all CTE programs in
the district to include career
awareness and exploration.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Director
System Usage Reports
and
Improvement in
Positive Indicators on
Program Evaluations
152 Local ($741,383)
244 Perkins ($286,586)
Total ($ 1,027,969)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Purchase capital outlay
equipment for CTE programs as
determined by program evaluations
and budget needs assessments.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Director
Improvement in
Positive Indicators on
Program Evaluations
152 Local ($63,000)
Total ($63,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career
and Technical Education where each student shall master the
basic skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual
roles of family member and wage earner and gaining entry-
level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing
the student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) Provide necessary expenses (i.e.,
travel, meals, registrations, etc.) for
students and staff participating in
CTE co/extra curricular activities.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Director
Effective Process for
Funding Events and
Increased Student
Opportunities by 10%
152 Local ($385,000)
Total ($385,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Comprehensive High Schools
(4)*Establish and support RGV
LEAD S-TEAMs.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus
Administration
S-TEAM Campus Plan
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
37
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career
and Technical Education where each student shall master the
basic skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual
roles of family member and wage earner and gaining entry-
level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing
the student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Coordinators and Director will
code CTE Students for CTE Fall
and Summer Submissions.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus
Administration
Increased Student
Performance and Data
Validation to Ensure
CTE Coherent Sequence
Completion
N/A
▲ ▲
Comprehensive High Schools
(6)*Monitor the implementation
of 21st Century Skills in CTE
classes.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Coordinators
Student Projects
NA
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement. Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
All High Schools (7)*Increase the number of
Student Industry Certifications and
include but not limited to
networking with business partners
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Increased Number of
Student Industry
Certifications by 10%
152 Local ($285,000)
Total ($285,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
All High Schools (8)* Monitor and identify teacher
needs for Advanced Technical
Credit (ATC) enrollments.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Increased Numbers of
ATC Certified
Teachers and RGV
LEAD Scholars
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement. Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
All High Schools
( 9) *Train academic counselors
on verification of RGV LEAD
Scholars.
All CTE
Students
CTE Counselors
Agendas and Sign In
Rosters; Increased
Numbers of RGV
LEAD Scholars
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
All High Schools
(10) *Increase numbers in CTE
programs to include more Special
Population students through
increased efforts at student
awareness.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Increased Course
Participation for
Special Populations
on Class Rosters
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement. Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Comprehensive High Schools
(11) *Monitor CTE Special
Population Students Coded 2 to
assure they are enrolled in formal
interventions.
All CTE
LEP &
Sped
Students
Coded 2
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Increased Student
Achievement as
Measured by PBMAS
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Comprehensive High Schools
(12) *Ensure Advisory
Committees meet twice a year to
review data, visit classrooms
(facilities) and complete program
evaluations.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Copies of Program
Evaluations with
Recommendations for
Improvements
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summa
tive Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
All High Schools
(13) *Provide resources for staff
to obtain quality professional
development.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Employee Travel
Forms and
Agendas
152 Local ($40,000)
Total ($40,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Elementary Schools
(14) *Update and provide career
development activities PK-5th
grades.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Implementation
of Updated
Career
Development
Activities
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Elementary & Middle Schools
(15)* Have a Career Fair in
PreK-8th grades.
All
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
Career Fair
Flyers/Agendas &
Sign In Rosters
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
All Schools
(16)*Monitor the implementation
of an Online Career Planning
System for PreK-12th grades.
All
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
System Usage
Reports
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(17) Provide Additional Duty
remuneration for CTE Staff and/or
associated costs.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Director
Increased course
participation and/or
student industry
certifications
152 Local ($125,000)
Total ($125,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Comprehensive High Schools
(18)*Provide repairs, license
renewals, maintenance (i.e.,
vehicle yearly inspections and
preventive maintenance) and
rentals on CTE
equipment as needed.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
Monitored
Maintenances As
Needed
152 Local ($26,000)
Total ($26,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(19) Provide CTE student, teacher,
counselor and administrative
incentives for academic
achievement, attendance, and
recognition.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
Increased Student
Achievement and
Attendance
152 Local ($34,000)
Total ($34,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20) Provide expenses for
consulting services and
Memorandums of Understanding
(MOUs) to benefit CTE Programs
(i.e., RGV LEAD, Region One and
others)
All CTE
Students
CTE
Director
Copies of MOUs and
Contracts for
Consulting Services
152 Local ($23,000)
Total ($23,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1E Improve, sustain and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level for students in Career and
Technical Education where each student shall master the basic
skills and knowledge necessary for managing the dual roles of
family member and wage earner and gaining entry-level
employment in a high-skill, high-wage job or continuing the
student’s education at the post-secondary level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
All Schools
(21)*Have meetings with and/or
publications (i.e., classroom
brochures, articles in newspaper,
etc.) for parents to inform them
about the CTE Programs available
at the district.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
Increased Course
Participation and/or
Student Industry
Certifications
152 Local ($3,000)
Total ($3,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Comprehensive High Schools
(22) *Provide mentoring
opportunities for students through
the RGV Mentors Program.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff
&
Administration
Increased Student
Achievement and
Attendance
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(23) Provide
support/expenses/tuition to increase
the 4th level CTE course offerings
at the High Schools.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director
Increased 4th level
CTE Course
Participation
(Math/Science)
152 Local ($95,000)
Total ($95,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
High Schools & Middle Schools
(24) * Provide 20 hours of
classroom management training for
All CTE
Students
CTE Director
& Coordinators
Campus Staff
Increased student
performance,
attendance, and
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
46
new CTE teachers with a local
permit (TEC 21.055).
&
Administration
Industry-Based
Certifications
47
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. For K- 12th Grade, Ensure that
all campuses have a copy of
the District Physical
Education Health Curriculum.
HB 489 – Provide flyers and
instruction in public schools to
prevent the use of e-cigarette
AS A Distribution and
orientation to curriculum
documents
Local
$1500
▲ ▲ ▲
2. LJISD Athletic office will
conduct School Health Advisory
Council meeting four times a year.
● Meet with SHAC Committee
at least four times a year.
● Topics for discussion:
a) Health Education
b) Healthy and Safe
Schools
c) Counseling and Mental
Health Services
d) Staff Wellness
e) Health Services
f) Physical Ed.
g) Nutrition Services
AS T School Health Advisory
Council Meetings
199 –
Athletic/PE/Heath
Budget
$3,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
3. For K- 5th grade, ensure
compliance of the
implementation of the “Bienestar”
Coordinated School Health
Program (K-5) through physical
education instruction addressing
the following areas:
•Nutrition
•Physical Activity
•Obesity
•Type 2 Diabetes
AS T,P,A Master Schedule
Lesson Plans
Increase in student
population
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4. Fitness Gram 10 Assessment
● Assess students 3rd- 12th
grade test students with
FG activities to be
finalized last week of
April
● Review data with campus
administrator BOY
AS T,P,A Fitness Gram Logs and
Data
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
49
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan (Elementary)
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5. Organize and direct the 21st
Annual Elementary Field day
to promote physical fitness (3rd- 5th)
and the 3rd Annual Middle School
Field day to promote physical fitness
(6th Grade)
AS T,P,A Field Day Participation
of 3rd - 6th Grade
Students
199 –
Athletic/PE/Heath
Budget
$3,300
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
6. Provide access of facilities at the
Elementary Level: Football (Boys
and Girls Club) Punt, Pass & Kick.
AS T,P,A Overall student
participation of the
different units of
instruction.
199 -
Athletic/PE/Heath
Budget
$4, 000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
7. For K – 12th grade, moderate and
vigorous activities, and meet
minimum PE minutes requirement
as stated on Senate Bill 530.
AS P,T,A Master Schedule
Lesson Plans
Assessments
Reports
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
8. Provide staff development and
Professional Growth for health
and physical education teachers
and PE assistants to improve the
quality of instruction in:
• Health, PE and PAPA
(Parenting And Paternity
Awareness)
AS T,P,A Lesson Plans
Classroom Instruction
Walk Throughs
Assessments
N/A ▲
▲
▲
▲
9. Purchase equipment/ materials
needed to implement PE and
Health Curriculum for all schools
– Biannually (Elementary and
Secondary)
AS T,P,A Lesson Plans
Classroom Instruction
Walk Throughs
Assessments
199-
Athletic/PE/Health
Budget
$11,500
▲ ▲
10. Kinder- 12th provide Summer
Training for PE Coaches TEP
Credit
AS Athletic
Office
Lesson Plans
Classroom Instruction
Walk Throughs
Assessments
N/A
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
11. Schools will participate in
Healthier Generations
AS Coaches,
Principal, A
Review Online Campus
Completion Data
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
12. Participate in LJISD Wellness
Activities
● Kickball Tournament
● Softball Tournament
● Volleyball Tournament
● Health Fairs
● Wellness Presentations
● Suicide Prevention Walk/Run
● Breast Cancer Walk
● Diabetes Walk
● Kids Heart Challenge
AS Coaches,
Principal, A
Campus Sign In Sheets N/A ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
13. Athletic Leadership Student
Academy for 5th and 8th grade
students
5th and 8th
Grade
Students
Coaches,
Principal,
Counselors
Review Sign-In Sheets,
Follow with tracking and
mentoring students
identifies,
Student/Teacher
Evaluations
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲
14. Howling Trails Tour for 5th
Grade students and Sports Complex
Tennis for 3rd Grade students
5th Grade
Students
Coaches, P,
Athletic
Office
Participation of Male
and Female Athletes
Local ▲
15. Promote Elementary Reading
Renaissance by providing Free
Football Tickets to students that
have met their goals.
AS Athletic
Office, P,
Campus
Librarians,
Library
Media
Dept.
Student List ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
16. Training will be provided for
AED/CPR, Epi Pen, and First Aid
for personnel Coaching UIL
sanctioned sports including
Coaching Assistants.
Athletes Athletic
Office, High
School
Trainers
Sign in Sheets and
ERO
199 –
Athletic/PE/Heath
Budget $10,000
17. Ensure compliance of the
Districts’ School Health Education
Program
AS P,A, Health
Teachers
Master Schedule
Lesson Plans
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
18. 8th – 12th grades will meet HB
897 CPR requirement
AS P, T Classroom Teachers N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
19. Middle Schools will host
Powerlifting Tournament for 7th and
8th grade Athletes
Middle
School
Athletes
Athletic
Office, HS
and MS
Coordinators
Participation of Male
and Female Athletes
Athletic Funds ▲
20. High school athletes will
receive letterman jackets and earn a
letter to include Special Olympics
Athletes (SB 1645).
High
School
Athletes
Coaches,
Athletic
Department
Review list of athletes
receiving Letterman
jackets per campus.
Athletic Funds
$20, 000
▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2017-201
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
21. Middle Schools will participate
in a LJISD District Golf
Tournament for 7th and 8th grade.
Recruit
Students for
participation
in HS
Coaches,
Principal,
Athletic
Office
Review Sign-In Sheets,
Follow with tracking and
mentoring students identifies,
Student/Teacher Evaluations
N/A ▲
22.Update Health and PE
Curriculum with the latest TEKS
and to meet state laws.
All Students Athletic
Office,
Coaches
Lesson Plans Athletic Dept.
23. Promote the Athletic Programs
and Athletes through the use of
social media/technology.
All Athletic
Programs
and Students
Athletic
Office
Views, likes and followers Athletic Dept.
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.The Migrant Education
Program will utilize the
comprehensive ID& R/Quality
Control Plan of Action to
systematically and thoroughly
identify migrant students and
their families
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Staff
Department Operations Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2. The annual Residency Verification of
migrant students with a current
Certificate Of Eligibility (COE) on
file will be conducted as required by
the State of Texas Migrant Program
thus ensuring the Accuracy of the
count of migrant students in the
school district.
Migrant
Students
NGS &
Recruiters/
Migrant
Director
Department Operations Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. The required Three Year Old
Survey and the Out of School
Youth Survey will be used to
document the current location of
the identified migrant student to
ensure that supplemental services
are provided to all qualifying
chilren.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Staff
Enrollment counts Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4. Identified migrant three year
old and four year old children
will have the opportunity to
enroll in the A Bright
Beginning Program.
Migrant
Students
NGS &
Recruiters/
Migrant
Director
Department Operations Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5. *The academic progress of 1st
grade migrant students will be
monitored to ensure successful
grade level completion and
ultimately secure promotion to
2nd grade.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P
Promotion of 1st Graders Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
6. Elementary migrant students
will have an equal opportunity
to attend the school district’s
summer school programs to
ensure promotion if needed: or,
to participate in the enrichment
migrant summer program.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P
Department operations Title I, Part C
$50,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
7.* Migrant students 3rd – 11th
STAAR results will be
reviewed to secure accurate
placement into the STAAR
remediation opportunities
during regular school year and
summer school.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P
Department operations Title I, Part C
$50,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
8. MEP staff will attend national
and state conferences. Migrant
PAC members and Migrant
Parents will be invited to attend
national and state conferences.
-
Migrant
Director
Overall success of the
MEP.
Title I, Part C
$15,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
9. Reimbursement/stipends for
Migrant PAC and or Migrant
Parents attending national and
state conferences
- Migrant
Director
Overall success of the
MEP.
Title I, Part C
$5,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
10. Provide stipends for district
staff participating in MEP
related trainings for MEP
funded activities.
- Migrant
Director
Agendas, Sign-in sheets Title I, Part C
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
11. Provide lunch during an all-
day meeting or training session
and/or working lunch during an
all day meeting or training
session.
- Migrant
Director
Agendas, Sign-in sheets Title I, Part C
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
12. Provide refreshments for
parental activities to increase
participation/attendance and
nutritional snacks for children
in child care while parents are
participating in activities.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/AS
Agendas, Sign-in sheets Title I, Part C
$450.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
13. Increase parental involvement
and awareness in their
children’s educational progress
as well as parents’ awareness
on Reading/Writing, Math,
Science and Social Studies
strategies and state objectives
per grade level.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
/Parental
Inv. Strat./P
Increase state
assessments performance
by migrant students by
15%
Title I, Part C
$2,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
14. Establish and maintain a
district-wide Migrant Parent
Advisory Council (PAC)
composed of migrant parents
who provide meaningful
consultation in the planning,
implementation and evaluation
of local MEP activities and
services.
Migrant
Students
Parents
Migrant
Director/
Parental
Inv. Strat./P
Increase Parental
Involvement
Title I, Part C
$2,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
15. Create publications and
printing (such as newsletter,
newspaper ads, identification
& recruitment posters).
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/AS
Enrollment counts Title I, Part C
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
16. Provide maintenance and
repairs for Migrant Office &
high school’s equipment
(Radios, Xerox Copy
machines).
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/AS
Enrollment counts Title I, Part C
$15,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
17. Conduct a program evaluation
through Region One ESC-
Assessment and Evaluation
Department.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
Evaluation of program
and priority of services
migrant students.
Title I, Part C
$800.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
18. Use intrastate and interstate
coordination activities to serve
the academic needs of Texas
migrant students
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists
Phone logs to TMIP Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
19. Provide office supplies to
Migrant Department, Migrant
Strategists’ office, Migrant Lab
Teachers and summer school
sites.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists/
Migrant
Department
Secretary
Department/Office
operations
Title I, Part C
$15,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
20. Provide notary public fee for
migrant program secretary to
complete and certify any
documentation needed by
migrant families.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
Enrollment counts Title I, Part C
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
21. Prioritize educational and social services
for targeted PFS migrant students first
before regular migrant students by:
● Distributing electronic PFS report
to each campus on a monthly basis. ● Distributing 6 weeks list of failing
PFS and regular migrant students to
each campus. ● Coordinating services for identified
needs of individual students. ● Use PFS reports to give priority
placements in academic and MEP
activities and services. ● Track the academic progress of
PFS students to ensure that their
needs are being met. ● Make contact with the parents of
PFS students every 6 weeks, if the
report cards indicate failure in any
of the core subjects via phone
contact or mail (if both attempts are
not met, then a home visit will be
conducted).
Migrant
PFS
Students
Migrant
Director/P
SP
Increase state
assessments performance
by migrant students by
15%
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
22. Provide a copy of the Priority
For Services Action Plan for
review and implementation to
Elem/Sec. campus
administrators.
Migrant
PFS
Students
Migrant
Director/ P
Increase state
assessments performance
by migrant students by
15%
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
23. Monitor all campuses’
benchmark results through
DMAC. List of migrants
students (including PFS) will be
generated and delivered to all
campuses for planning and
implementation of
interventions. The lists will
consist of groups such as
Migrant Only, Migrant-Special
Ed., Migrant-LEP, Migrant-
CTE, etc. with tutorial
objectives, student objective
mastery, item analysis, student
response, etc.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/Migran
t Lab
Teacher/Migrant
Strategist
Student
Performance/Meeting
Objectives Standards on
subsequent
benchmarks/state
assessments
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*24. Priority for Services (PFS)
migrant students will receive
supplemental support services
before other migrant students to
ensure that the requirements
delineated by ESSA are
addressed.
PFS
Migrant
Students
Migrant Director,
P, T
PFS Monitoring Title I, Part C
Campus
Allocations
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*25. All migrant students will
receive grade appropriate
school supplies on an as needed
basis in order to provide them
with the necessary tools to
complete their classroom and
homework assignments; thus
facilitating them the same
opportunity to meeting the
academic challenges of all
students. PFS students will
receive supplemental support
services before other migrant
students.
PFS
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director, P,
T
PFS Monitoring Title I, Part C
Campus
Allocations
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 *26. Provide “Study Buddy’s” to all
PFS migrant students at
elementary and middle school
campuses in preparation for
state assessments as well as
remediation and enrichment.
(ESSA SMART Goal for 3rd
Grade Reading)
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Director/P
Increase state
assessments
performance by migrant
students by 15%
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*27. Provide Kineos Tablets to all
PFS migrant students at the
elementary school campuses in
preparation for state
assessments as well as
remediation and enrichment
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Director/P/T
Increase state
assessments performance
by migrant students by
15%
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*28. Provide a variety of alternative
methods for credit accrual &
recovery, homework assistance
through GradPoint (high school
and middle school) and UT
Graduation Enhancement or
awarded entity (both Middle
and High Schools), Credit-by-
Exams (both Middle and High
Schools). Pending funds.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/T
Increase student
achievement/performanc
e
Title I, Part C
$150,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*29. Provide STAAR Achiever!
and Mechanics Software at
the elementary campuses for
enrichment, remediation and
maintenance for state
assessments. (ESSA SMART
Goal for 3rd Grade Reading)
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Migrant/P Increase state
assessments
performance by migrant
student by 15%
Title I, Part C
$18,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*30. Provide in-state and out-of-
state university tours for both
middle school and high
school students for regular
term and summer term.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Migrant
Director/P
Migrant
Strategist
Increase awareness and
enrollment for post
secondary education
Title I, Part C
$50,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*31. Provide tutoring in core
content areas, state
assessments for all grade
levels before & after school,
including Saturdays.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Migrant
Director/P/T
Student Sign-ins Title I, Part C
$40,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*32. Provide transportation to
migrant students, all grade
levels, who need
supplemental tutoring during
both regular term and summer
term.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All Migrant
Migrant
Director
Performance Indicators Title I, Part C
$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*33. Provide nutritional snacks for
migrant students in extended
day (before & after school
programs including
Saturdays) tutoring all grade
levels.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All Migrant
Migrant
Director/T/
P/AS
Performance Indicators Title I, Part C
$40,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*34. Provide certificates, plaques,
ribbons, and small trophies
that are nominal in cost.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
AS/T
Increase student
performance
Title I, Part C
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*35. Develop and Conduct a
Migrant Club for both Middle
Schools and High Schools.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/T
Agendas, Student Sign-
ins
Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*36. Provide Transportation and
food/snacks for Migrant Club
Community Services
Activities for both Middle
Schools and High Schools.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/T/A
S
Enrollment counts
Increase student
Leadership skills and
social awareness.
Title I, Part C
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*37. Provide Leadership
Conferences both regular
term and summer term for all
grade levels.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Migrant
Director
Increase student
leadership skills and
social awareness.
Title I, Part C
$30,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*38. Replace out-dated and
inoperable computer lab
equipment at the migrant
labs, campus migrant office
and MEP office on an as-
needed basis. Pending funds.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/A
Increase student
achievement and
performance
Title I, Part C
$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
69
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*39. Provide computer laptops,
graphing calculators,
dictionaries/thesauruses,
pen/flash drives, portfolios
for both middle school and
high school migrant
students (check out at the
respective libraries or
migrant labs). Pending
funds.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First then
All
Migrant
Director/P/SP
Increase student
achievement and
performance
Title I, Part C
$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*40. Provide recognition events
to students with functions
that are within MEP
guidelines. Transportation
and lodging will be
provided to those students
recognized.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/T/AS
State assessment
Scores, Top 10%
Migrant Exemplary
Status, Head of the
Class Status,
Attendance, UT
Graduation
Enhancement &
Community Services
Title I, Part C
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*41. Provide vision/hearing/
dental vouchers, school supplies
and clothing on an as-needed
basis for all grade levels.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First
then All
Migrant
Director/T/AS
Enrollment counts,
referral forms
Title I, Part C
$15,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*42. Provide testing fees to all high
schools, alternative centers
(East, West & North
Academies), CCC, Early
College High School,STEM
HS, Middle Schools and HOPE
Academy. Pending funds.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/AS
Enrollment counts,
increase dual/concurrent
enrollment rates.
Title I, Part C
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*43. Provide nutritional snacks,
breakfast, lunch and dinner
for migrant students when
participating in out of district
and out state College
Assistance Migrant Program
campus visits/tours for both
middle school and high
school. Pending funds.
Migrant
PFS
Students
First
then All
Migrant
Migrant
Director/T/
P/AS
Performance Indicators Title I, Part C
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
71
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*44. Provide intrastate and
interstate coordination
between Texas school
districts and the receiving
states to exchange of critical
student information so that
appropriate course
placement, consolidation of
partial credit, and other
credit accrual issues are
addressed in a timely
manner.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists
Migrant Strategists’
individualized migrant
logs.
Title I, Part C
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*45. The high school migrant
strategist will provide
supplemental support
services to migrant students
in the following areas:
Graduation plans
Development of individual
migrant student action plans
Coordination for leadership
opportunities.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists
Migrant Strategists’
individualized migrant
logs.
Title I, Part C
$150,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
72
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Monitoring of course
completion for PFS students
Monitoring of late entry/early
withdrawals
Credit accrual opportunities
Provide timely information and
assistance to migrant students
and parents regarding on-time
graduation and post-secondary
education
Conduct district initiatives for
migrant students
Coordination Inter-state and
intra-state activities
Assist with the monitoring of
campus as directed by
administration provided that
regular staff is not available.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists
Migrant Strategists’
individualized migrant
logs.
Title I, Part C
$150,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*46. Migrant students (9th -12th)
will have access to the migrant
secondary summer program for
credit accrual and/or recovery
in order to ensure secondary
credit for on-time graduation.
Pending funds
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Migrant
Strategists/
Department operations Title I, Part C
$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
47. Reimburse all MEP Staff
travel mileage for any and all
required MEP activities
(identification & recruitment
personnel, case management
and parental involvement
meetings).
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/AS
Enrollment counts Title I, Part C
$37,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1G Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Migrant students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
49. Provide campuses with
funds to pay Teachers extra-
duty pay for after school
tutoring of migrant students.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P/
Department operations. Title I, Part C
$30,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*50. Enroll 11th grade migrant
students in the Migrant
University Summer
Experience at the University
of Texas-RGV. Pending
funds.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director/P
Migrant Strategist
Increase concurrent
enrollment
participation/graduation
enhancement.
Title I, Part C
$285,000.00
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75
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Service Design
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*1 (K-12).Provide opportunities for
G/T students to accelerate in areas of
strength:
• Elementary “pull out” program
(45 minutes a day throughout
the school year)
• Pre AP/AP classes in core areas
• Credit by exam
• Flexible grouping: cross grade
grouping
• Early High School graduation
• Texas Performance Standards
Project
• STEM / STEAM Activities
• Duke Tip
GT Ss /
AP Ss
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director
T/P
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director /
T/P
Increase the # of GT
students achieving
commended performance
in identified foundation
curricular areas, lesson
plans, itineraries, student
lists, program
celebrations, and to
increase the awareness of
STEM fields and
participation.
Title I /Local
$400.00
$600.00
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
*2 (K-12) Provide opportunities
for GT Teachers / Administrators
to check on the G/T Eligibility
Criteria for GT students.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director /
T/P
#of students eligible for
GT Program
Review GT folders
Increase GT students’
performance on STARR
Title I/Local
$0.00
▲ ▲
76
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Service Design
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*3.Provide GT/Pre AP/AP
teachers and students with testing
and / or instructional /
educational resources based on
campus/program needs
GT Ss
Pre AP/
AP SS
Adv.
Acad.
Services
Director /
P/T/A
Increase the # of student
performance
List of instructional
materials needed /
Testing materials needed,
Educational Field trips
Title I /Local
$77,588.00
199
2,000.00
397
23,638.48
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4.Provide extra duty pay for
teachers developing curriculum
resources
GT/Pre
AP/ AP
Adv.
Academic
Services
Director /
P/A
GT / Pre AP / AP teachers
from elementary, middle
school and high school will
be given an opportunity to
participate in curriculum
writing projects (TPSP)
Title I /Local
$2,400.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5.Provide extra duty pay for
persons providing gifted and
talented trainings
*teachers
*custodians
GT/Pre
AP/ AP
Adv.
Academic
Services
Director /
P/A
GT / Pre AP / AP teachers
from elementary, middle
school and high school will
be given an opportunity to
provide Professional
Development as approved
by Coord.
Title I /Local
$4,800.00
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77
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Service Design
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*6. Coordinate
● GT Parent Night for
elementary and secondary.
GT Ss Adv.
Academic
Services
Director /
SP/T/P
Sign-in sheets; Increase
student performance
Increase # of participants
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲
7. Provide Gifted and Talented
support and resources to campuses.
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Xerox Copies
● Printing Materials
● Reading Materials
All
Students
Adv.
Academic
Services
Director /
Increase Student
Achievement
Title I /Local
$980.00
199
$3,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
78
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Service Design
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*8.Provide opportunities for Middle
School and High School Pre AP
and AP teachers to meet for
horizontal/vertical alignment
GT/LEP,
Regular,
Pre AP Ss
Acad. Srvs.
Director /
P/A Core
Area Coord
Increase performance on
AP exams
Meet quarterly as needed
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲
*9. Provide opportunities for Pre
AP students to accelerate in areas of
strength. (9th -11th grade)
Regular
Pre AP Ss
Increase the # of Pre AP
students. and their
performance on STAAR /
EOC’s
$0.00
*High Schools Provide AP tutorials afterschool and
/ or on Saturdays
AP Students
Adv. Acad.
Serv.Directo
r / T/P
Increase AP scores
Increase AP Participation
Sign In sheets
Title I/Local
$900.00
▲ ▲
*10. High Schools Ensure that the
timeline for each authorized AP
Course syllabus are being monitored
through:
• Lesson Plans
• Classroom observations
• Walkthroughs
AP Students
Adv. Acad. Services
Director /T/P
4% Increase AP scores
Meet at least once 6 wks.
Title I/Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*11. High School AP Designees
will meet to discuss AP Information
such as: (AP Parent Agreement
form, AP benefits, AP exam dates,
student /parent information, etc.)
AP
Students Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/ T/P/A
Meet on a 6 wks basis to
discuss AP needs/concerns Increase # by 4% of • Students in AP courses
• Students taking AP
exams
• Increase AP scores
Title I/Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Student Assessment
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*12.Ensure that all special
populations (Migrant, LEP, Special
Ed., At-Risk, etc.) have access to
G/T identification process and
services.
All Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
Increase the # of special
populations identified for
GT.
Sign in sheets of Parent
meetings
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲
*13.Nominate and identify K-12
grade students. (Elementary GT
teachers must be given a two week
window for testing)
Identify and service Kinder students
by March 1st
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
Increase the # of identified
GT students
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲
*14. Reassess 6th grade students for
program change from general
intelligence to specific subject area
of strength.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
Reassess during the
Spring semester
Identified 6th grade student
from PIEMS lists
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲
15.The selection committee is
formed of a majority of members
who have completed thirty (30) hours
of training and are current with the
six-hour training update
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
Increase the # of special
populations identified for
GT.
Sign in sheets
Teacher / Parent meetings
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲
80
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Student Assessment
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*16.The effectiveness of GT
services are evaluated annually
and the data is used to modify and
update district and campus
improvement plans.
GT Ss Adv.
Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
GT survey results, CNA
results ,End of year
Evaluations Report
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲
*17 Review all GT students
(K-12) district and campus
benchmark data, student grades,
STAAR scores, and / or state
assessments and the delivery of
instruction to increase student
achievement in the four core areas
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/T/A
Review local and state
data
Increase the # of GT
students achieving
commended performance
in identified foundation
curricular areas
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*18. Provide opportunities for
teachers to improve their ability to
differentiate instruction through
process, content, and/or products.
GT/ Pre
AP/ AP
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/A/T
*Monthly meetings with
teacher to discuss topics
of need/ concern
*Sign-In Sheets
*Agendas
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*19. Provide STC Automation and
Robotics Summer / Saturday Camps)
GT students from grades
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th – 8th grade will be
recommended and selected by a
committee to participate in the
summer camps and / or Saturday
camps.
( pending on the camps’ availability
Saturday Camps -Transportation-
buses @ $200.00 per day ( 30 X
$200.00)
(pending on the # of Camps available.
Summer Camps -Transportation-
buses @ $200.00 per day ( 30 X
$200.00)
GT teachers will attend summer camp
sessions with students.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/ GT
teachers
assigned
Increase student
knowledge of Robotics
and Automation as well
as providing them with
Leadership activities
(Local 199)
Saturday Camps
$56,400.00
Summer Camps
$82,000
Transportation/
Saturday Camps
$8,000.00
Summer Camps
$1,500.00
Saturday Camps -
Stipend for
teachers + fringes
$15,000.00
Summer Camps-
teachers 6,000.00
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*20. Provide STEM Enrichment
Summer / Saturday Camps)
GT students from grades
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th – 8th grade will be
recommended and selected by a
committee to participate in the
summer camps and / or Saturday
camps. ( pending on the camps’
availability )
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
Technology
Director /
Teachers
/para-
professional
assigned
Increase student
knowledge of STEM and
Leadership activities
(Local 199)
Saturday Camps
Material / Supplies
$5,000.00
Summer Camps
Material / Supplies
$3,000.00
Transportation
provided by parents
Stipend for teachers
/ para- professional
Saturday Camps
Total:
+ Fringes =
$1,500.00
Summer Camps
Total:
+ Fringes =
$1,500.00
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Curriculum & Instruction
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*21. Provide a continuum of learning
experiences that lead to the
development of advanced level
products and/or performances such
as those provided through the Texas
Performance Standards Project.
GT/ Pre
AP/ AP
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/A/T
TEA GT Resources; Texas
Performance Standards
Project;
Online training (TEA
websites)
*Local trainings
* field trips
Products/Units will be
Completed each 6 weeks.
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*22. Provide opportunities for
students to showcase their advanced
level products.
GT/Pre
AP/ AP Ss
P/A/T
GT Coord.
*GT Parent Night Program
*Campus displays
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲
*23. GT students (K-8th) will
participate in planned activities that
enhance instruction with Texas
Performance Standards Project
incorporating STEM activities.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/A/T
● Products/Units will be
completed each 6 weeks.
● Teacher documentation
● GT Parent Night Program
● Campus Display of
projects
● Increase STEM field
awareness and participation
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲
▲
▲ ▲
84
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Curriculum & Instruction
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
24. Implement appropriate open-
ended activities within the
curriculum to allow advanced or
gifted students to demonstrate the
extent of their understanding and
to provide documented evidence
of gifted ability for identification
purposes.
GT/Pre
AP/ AP
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/T/A
● Products/Units will
be completed each 6
weeks.
● Teacher
documentation
● GT Parent Night
Program
● Campus Display of
projects
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*25. Provide opportunities for
web paging, tele-conferencing,
and student correspondence.
GT Ss
Pre AP/
AP SS
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/A/T
Technology
Strategist
Lesson Plans, Student
Products
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
85
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*26. To provide and Integrate
technology into GT classrooms
and lessons.
GT Ss
Pre AP/
AP S
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/ P/T/A
Lesson Plans and Student
Products
Title I /Local
$0.00
199-
$12,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
86
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Family Community
Involvement
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*27. Provide information to
parents and community of Gifted
and Talented Services/Program
and learning opportunities
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
SP/T/P
Campus / District
meetings Survey results/
/Agendas/sign in sheets,
Noticiero, GT website,
brochures, etc…
Increase student
performance
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
87
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1H Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Gifted and Talented students at or beyond
grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Family Community
Involvement
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*28. Parents are included in the
evaluation process where the
effectiveness of gifted/talented
services is evaluated annually, and
the data is used to modify and
update district and campus
improvement plans.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
T/P
Evaluations/survey
results
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲
29. Initiate a district parent
advisory committee to discuss
current trends and issues in all
advanced academic areas
K-12
GT/Pre
AP/ AP
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/
P/T/A
Sign In sheets,
Agendas
Meet once in the Fall
and once in the Spring
Increase student
performance
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
88
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. *All ELs LPAC folders will be
reviewed by the end of the 1st six
weeks in order to ensure
appropriate identification and
program placement
EL Principal
Administrators
Teachers
LPAC clerk
Monthly review of LPAC
Minutes
Folder Audits
LPAC Forms
Skyward Manual EL
student reports
Student Schedule
▲ ▲
2. Random classroom audits will be
conducted to ensure correct
program placement for ELs.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Folder Audits
Audit Findings Forms
Language Report by
Advisor
Classroom Visit
Forms
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. Supplemental clerk is provided
to campuses to improve data
quality with LPAC
documentation and to data enter
required PEIMS information
with high degree of accuracy.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
LPAC clerk
Review of LPAC Clerk’s
binder
Review of Language
reports
Verification of tasks
Campus audits of LPAC
records
State Bilingual
$1,250,000(district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4. Supplemental instructional
assistants provided to support
Dual Language classroom
instruction:PK assistant /Recent
Immigrant assistant
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Increase student
achievement
Assistant’s Daily
Schedule
State Bilingual
$815,000 (district)
Title III
$460,568.24(district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5. *Campus LPAC clerk will be
reimbursed mileage
EL Principal
LPAC clerk
Mileage Log
Meeting Certificates
State Bilingual
$1,000.00 (district)
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89
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
6. *Testing materials will be
purchased for the identification,
program
monitoring,reclassification and
evaluation of ELs.
EL Principal
LPAC clerk
Purchase orders
Skyward reports
State Bilingual
$5,000 (district)
Pre-LAS
LAS Links/IOWA
TELPAS Benchmarks
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
7. *Campuses will adhere to
district guidelines to ensure the
accurate recordkeeping of LPAC
records and timely transfer of
student data
EL Principal
AP/Supervisor’
clerk
Counselor’s
clerk
LPAC clerk
Audit of LPAC folder
Permanent Record
Forms/Checklist
Student Permanent
Record Guidelines
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
8. *PEIMS data will be closely
monitored at the campus to
ensure accuracy and data quality.
EL Principal
Administrator
LPAC Clerk
Improve Data Quality
EOY Campus Checklist
Feedback on
campus/internal audits
Language Reports
LPAC Monthly Tasks
PEIMS Edit Reports
BIL-ESL
SKYWARD Manual
PEIMS Procedures
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
9. *Resources and materials will be
purchased for LPAC clerk to
improve data quality.
EL Principal
Bilingual/ESL
Department
LPAC clerk
Verification of Tasks
Language Reports
PEIMS Edit Reports
State Bilingual
$7,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
90
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
10. *Supplemental instructional
materials/resources will be
purchased to enhance
Bilingual/ESL programs and
content area curriculum during
the academic school year.
EL
Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Content area
coordinators
Enhance instruction and
Increase student
achievement on :
● TELPAS
● STAAR
● EOC
Title III
$ 5,000.00 (district)
State Bilingual
$34,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
11. *Purchase of technology in the
dual language/ ESL classrooms
to support state required testing,
linguistic and academic
development
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Increase student
achievement
● TELPAS
● STAAR
● EOC
Title III
$5,000.00 (district)
State Bilingual
$70,00.00 (district) Laptops, IPads,
Chromebooks, Kindle,
Projectors, document
cameras, headsets,
accessories
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
12. Supplemental reading
programs/software/licenses will
be purchased to help enhance
literacy and content area
instruction.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
EOY TEJAS Lee
Pre/Post Assessment
Reading program reports
Program Reports
State Bilingual
$60,000.00 (district) Aprendamos a Leer Kit
SSRW(DLE 2nd & 3rd)
NG-Reading Expeditions
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
13. Language acquisition tutoring
will be offered to High School
Recent Immigrant students
through language software to
enhance language development.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Improve TELPAS Title III
$18,000 (district)
Rosetta Stone
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
14. Imagine Learning Español
licenses will be provided for
Elementary campuses to enhance
literacy development.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Increase % of students
making progress in reading
Tejas Lee
State Bilingual
$ 250,000.00
(district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
15. *Students/teachers will
participate in the Building Spelling &
Vocabulary Camp to enhance
Spanish spelling/writing skills.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Teachers
Improve instruction and
academic achievement in
state assessments
State Bilingual
$25,000 (district)
Teacher stipends
Student attendance
▲ ▲
16. Students will participate in the
UTRGV Torneo de Ortografia.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Teachers
Certificates of participation
Trophies
Transportation
Entry Student Rosters
State Bilingual
$2,000
transportation
Local
$3,000food & shirts
▲
17. *Campuses will provide
supplemental intensive instruction
(tutorial) to students enrolled in
BIL/ESL program to address and
enhance their academic needs.
EL Principal
Teachers
Increase student
achievement on :
● TELPAS
● STAAR
● EOC
Student Attendance Rosters
Time sheets
State Bilingual
$
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
18. *Language Enrichment
Camps/Language Development
Tutoring will be implemented to
increase English language
acquisition.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Teachers
Increase student
achievement in TELPAS
Student Attendance Rosters
Time sheets
Agendas Sign-ins
Title III
$5,000.00 (district)
Books
Teacher Stipends
Resources
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
19. *Consultants will be contracted
to accelerate content area instruction
for groups of students based on their
academic needs.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Teachers
Consultants
Content Area
Coordinators
Increase student
achievement
STAAR/EOC/TELPAS
Tejas Lee/Benchmarks
State Bilingual
$2,000(district)
Aprendamos A Leer
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
20. Purchase of EduSmart licenses
for Elementary, Middle School,
High School campuses to help
improve delivery of Science
instruction.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Science
Coordinators
EduSmart Reports
Benchmarks, weekly tests,
STAAR results
State Bilingual
$113,500.00
(district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
21. Supplemental
instructional materials, resources,
transportation will be provided by
the district to support linguistic and
academic development for the
required elementary summer
school program and acceleration
programs.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Increase student
Achievement
Pre/Post Assessments
State Bilingual
$400,000 (district)
Instructional
Resources
Stipends for teachers
Transportation
▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
22. Parent training will be
provided during the
elementary/middle school summer school program to
increase family literacy.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Increase reading interest
Sign-Ins
Title III
$ 18,000 (district)
Materials for
training
Learning Backpacks
Refreshments for
parents
▲
23. Secondary Language
Enrichment summer program will be offered to 6th and 7th grade
students with beg/Int./ Adv. on
TELPAS to enhance English
Language
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Summer School
teachers
Student progress and/or
attainment of English
language proficiency on
TELPAS
Title III
$200,000 (district)
Instructional
Resources
Stipends for teachers
Transportation
▲
24. Early Childhood Consultant will
be contracted to coach/model best
practices for elementary campuses
in order to build
teacher/administrator capacity
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Teacher
Supervisor
Improve delivery of
instruction
Tejas Lee Reports
Class Observations
Campus Summary Reports
by Consultant
State Bilingual
$75,000 (district)
PK-1st Curriculum
Binder
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
25. *Campus principal and teachers
will analyze EL data to identify
instructional needs. Teachers will
complete an English Progress
Monitoring Plan
EL Principal
Administrators
Teachers Benchmark
State Assessment:
STAAR/EOC
TELPAS/AMAOs
State Bilingual
$1,000.00 (district)
EL Progress
Monitoring Plan
AccELLerate
Instructional Guides
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
26. *EL Progress Monitoring Plan
will be monitored periodically.
EL Principal
Teachers
Bilingual/ESL
Department
Increase student
achievement on :
● TELPAS
● STAAR/EOC
EL Progress Monitoring
Plan Audits
AccELLerate
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
27. *Teachers will scaffold and
differentiate instruction for ELs that is
linguistically accommodated
commensurate with the student’s
levels of English language
proficiency through the
implementation of ELPS.
EL Principal
Teachers
Improve instruction and
academic achievement in
state assessments
Class Observations
Benchmark Results EL Progress Monitoring Plan
Lesson Plans
Supplemental
content area
instructional
resources
ELPS Tool Kit
SIOP Books
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
28. *Campus principal will ensure
that scope and sequence for all
content area subjects is taught and
ELPS are implemented
EL Principal
Teachers
Increase student
achievement
Six weeks
assessments
Benchmarks
Classroom
observations
Grade level
meetings
Lesson Plans
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
29. *Increase parent knowledge on
the instructional programs available
to support the academic needs of EL
in order to increase academic progress
and graduation rate through: ● Bilingual/ESL brochures
● Channel 17 (program overview)
● District/Campus meetings
● District/Campus website
● District newsletter
● Back to School Bash
● Why La Joya
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department Title III Teacher
Facilitators
DLE Committee Principal
Counselors
Social Workers Parent Liaison
Parental Involvement
Coordinator
Meeting Agendas
Sign-Ins
State Bilingual
$3,500.00
(district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
30. *District/Campus
will increase parent and family parent
participation through various activities
that assists their children to attain
English proficiently and achieve high
achievement in core academics such as Family Literacy Nights
How to help your child at home
Parent Workshops Outreach through district channel or social media
Parent Trainings
Show & Tell Fairs
(Title III requirement)
EL Administrators
Principal
Teachers
Title III Teacher
Facilitator
Meeting Agendas
Sign-Ins
Presentation Documents
Brochures
Meeting invitations
Title III
$6,000.00
(district)
Consultants
Materials for
meetings
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
31. * All elementary campuses
are required to implement with
fidelity the One-Way Dual
Language Enrichment Program
{Gomez & Gomez 50/50 model}
in order to increase linguistic and
academic achievement.
EL Principal
Teachers
Classroom Observations
Protocol
Campus feedback by:
Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum
Instruction,
Bilingual/ESL
Department,
Executive Directors
Content area coordinators
Increase student
achievement on :
● TELPAS
● STAAR
Bilingual/ESL
program Manual
Dual Language
Enrichment Program
Teacher Manuals
Language
Development
Activities Manual
DLE Classroom
Environment Manual
Bilingual Research
Centers Project
Manual
Specialized
Vocabulary
Enrichment
Activities Manual
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
32. * Classroom Observations
will be conducted in PK-5th grade
dual language classrooms to
evaluate the implementation of the
Gomez & Gomez One-Way Dual
Language Enrichment Model.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Teachers
DLE committee
members
Consultants
Dual Language
Enrichment Classroom
Observation Form
Assistant Superintendent
& Executives Feedback
DLTI Campus summary
report
State Bilingual
$65,000 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
33. *Random classroom visits will
be conducted to ensure Language
Development/SVE activities are
implemented in Dual Language
classrooms.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Teachers
Classroom Observation
Feedback
Increase percent of
students making progress
as measured by TELPAS
PK-2nd grade
Curriculum Binder
Specialized
Vocabulary
Enrichment
Activities Manual
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
34. * Campus principal will
certify that teachers/Special
Education teachers are trained with
DLE program and ELPS.
EL Principal
Supervisor
Binder with ERO
Certificate
Sign ins
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
35. Classroom visits will be
conducted in 3rd grade DLE
classrooms to monitor the
implementation of the DLE lesson
cycle (ESSA Goal).
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Increase Reading
Performance as measured
by the STAAR
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
36.*Content Area Scope &
Sequence and Teacher
manuals/resources will be
implemented to help support, and
guide instruction in the Dual
Language Classrooms
EL Principal
Teachers
Bil/ESL Program Manual
DLE Teacher Manuals
Language Development
Resource
Bilingual Research Center
Manual
District
Materials/Resources
District Curriculum
Scope & Sequence
DLE Manuals
ESL Manuals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
37. *Writing Portfolio will be
implemented in order to monitor the
writing developmental stages of L1
and L2.
EL Principal
Administrators
Teachers
Improve writing across the
content areas
District Writing
Monitoring Checks
Writing Benchmarks
State Bilingual
$3,000.00 (district)
Blue/Red folders
Writing paper
Skill boxes
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
38. * DLE Committee members
will attend all DLE scheduled
meetings and complete all assigned
tasks.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
DLE Committee
members
Improve teacher capacity
Increase fidelity to Gomez
& Gomez 50/50 model
implementation
Agendas
Sign-ins
State Bilingual
$54,000.00 (district)
Documentation of
Completed Tasks
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
39. * Principal will schedule time
and allow the campus DLE
committee to present (assigned tasks)
during faculty meetings.
EL Principal
DLE
Committee
Supervisor
Improve delivery of
instruction/teacher
capacity
Increase fidelity to Gomez
& Gomez 50/50 model
implementation
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
40. *Instructional materials,
resources, and supplies will be
purchased to enhance the Dual
Language Enrichment program.
EL Principal
Bilingual/ESL
Department
Improve delivery of
instruction
Increase fidelity to Gomez
& Gomez 50/50 model
implementation
State Bilingual
$40,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
41. * Resources/materials for
LOD, SVE, BLC and BRC activities
will be implemented and obtained to
enhance language and content
development. (Title III requirement)
EL Principal
Teachers
Bilingual/ESL
Department
Improve delivery of
instruction
Increase fidelity to Gomez
& Gomez 50/50 model
implementation
Title III
$30,000 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
42.* All secondary campuses are
required to implement with fidelity
the ESL program by implementing
the SIOP Model in order to increase
linguistic and academic achievement.
EL Principal
Teachers
Increase student
achievement on :
● TELPAS
● STAAR
● EOC
Class observation
protocol
ESL manual
ELPS Toolkit
SIOP Books
Engaging Lessons
Planning Tool
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
101
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
43. *Instructional materials,
resources, and supplies will be
purchased to enhance instruction for
English Learners participating in the
ESL program.
EL Principal Improve delivery of
instruction
Increase fidelity to SIOP
model implementation
State Bilingual
$10,000.00 (district)
SIOP Anchor Charts
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
44. *Supplemental resources
will be obtained and incorporated into
the curricula and ESL program to
enhance language acquisition.
EL Principal
Increase English
Proficiency
Improve instruction and
assessment
Title III
$50,000 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
45. * Secondary campus principal
will certify that all content area
/Special Education teachers are SIOP
and ELPS trained.
EL Principal
Dean of
Instruction
Curriculum
Facilitator
Binder with ERO
Certificate
Sign ins
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
46. * Middle School and High
School Classroom Observations will
be conducted to evaluate the
implementation of the SIOP model.
EL Principal
Administrators
Bilingual/ESL
Title III
Teacher
Facilitator
Executive
Directors
Content Area
Coordinators
Classroom Observations
Campus feedback by:
Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and
Bilingual/ESL
Department,
Executive Directors
District Walk-through
form
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
47. * Title III Teacher
Facilitator will attend all scheduled
meetings and complete all assigned
tasks.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department Title III
Teacher Facilitator
Improve delivery of
instruction
Increase teacher capacity
List of assigned tasks
Agendas
Sign-ins
Documentation of
Completed Task
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
48. * Title III Teacher
Facilitator will work directly with
teachers and administrators at
assigned campus to enhance the
linguistic and academic
performance of English Language
Learners across all content areas
and provide ongoing professional
development.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department Title III Teacher Facilitator Principal
Teachers
Improve the
implementation of ESL
program
Build teacher capacity
Improve differentiated
instruction
Improve graduation rate
Title III
$637,036.74 (district)
Materials/resources
SIOP Module
Trainings
Print Rich interactive
Classrooms
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
49. * Title III Teacher
Facilitator will conduct class
observations, model lessons, coach
and plan with content area teachers
to differentiate instruction for
students and build teacher capacity.
EL Title III Teacher Facilitator
Improve instruction
Improve the
implementation of ESL
program
Build teacher capacity
Improve differentiated
instruction
Title III
Classroom
Observation
Feedback
Agenda
Sign-ins
Logs
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
50. Materials/Resources will be
purchased for the operation of the
Bilingual/ESL office in order to
continue providing support to
campuses and monitoring the
implementation of the
Bilingual/ESL programs.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Increase linguistic and
academic achievement
State Bilingual
$ 75,000 (district)
Title III
$ 1,000 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
51. Supplemental LEP Data Entry
Clerk will assist the Bilingual/ESL
Department with the overall
program and Title III compliance.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Comply with Title III
Requirements (ESSA)
Title III
$ 37,616.37 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
52. Create video clips for teachers
of Dual Language program and
SIOP model components to
improve program implementation.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
DLE Committee
SIOP Coaches Title III Teacher Facilitator
Improve program
implementation
Enhance the ability of
teachers to understand and
use instructional strategies
Edivate Videos
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
53. *Travel expenses and registration
fees to attend workshops or
conferences will be allowed to fulfill
programs’ objectives and goals.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department Title III
Teacher Facilitator Teachers
Administrators
Improve delivery of
instruction
Increase linguistic and
academic achievement
Enhance the ability of
teachers to understand and
use instructional strategies
State Bilingual
$20,000.00 (district)
TABE Conference
Region One
RGV TABE
NABE
ACET
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
54. Bilingual/ESL staff will be
reimbursed for their mileage.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department Title III Teacher Facilitator
Mileage Log State Bilingual
$5,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
55. Extra-Duty pay will be provided
for teachers for additional planning
time after regular school
hours/Saturday to improve student
achievement and English Proficiency.
EL Bilingual/ESL
teachers
Content area
teachers
Improve Program
Implementation
Increase delivery of
instruction
Class Observations
Agendas
Sign-ins
Extra Duty Contract
Time Sheets
Enrichment Language
Camps
State Bilingual
$2,000.00 (district)
Title III
$1500.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2016-2017
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
56. Extra Duty Pay will be provided
for custodial and security services for
trainings and meetings.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Agendas
Sign-ins
State Bilingual
$ 1,000 (district)
Share Fairs
Parent meetings
Staff Development
57. District Curriculum writing
projects will focus on upgrading
program objectives, effective
instructional practices, and curricula.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Content Area
Coordinators
Teachers
Improve instruction
State Bilingual
$20,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
58. District workbooks, manuals,
instructional materials, and teacher
guides will be printed to supplement
content area instruction.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Content Area
Coordinators
Improve instruction
District Reports
Benchmarks
TELPAS/STAAR/EOC
State Bilingual
$20,000.00 (district)
PK-1st Curriculum
Binder
Dual Language
Resource Manuals
ESOL I, ESOL II,
FILAS
TELPAS
Benchmarks/SIOP
Posters/Lesson Plan
Guides
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Bilingual/ESL students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
59. *Substitutes will be provided for
teachers attending required trainings. EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
ERO Certificates State Bilingual
$________
(campus)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
60. Formative and summative
Bilingual/ESL program evaluations shall
be conducted to determine program
impact on student academic success.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Consultants
District/Campus Reports: STAAR/TELPAS Reports
PBMAS
Benchmark Result Reports
Cohort Reports
Surveys
ARGOT Reports
State Bilingual
$45,000.00 (district)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
61. Teachers will be compensated for
participating in continuing education
programs designed to increase their skills
or lead to bilingual education or English
as a second language certification.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Human Resource
Department
Bilingual Certificate (SBEC)
ESL Certificate (SBEC)
State Bilingual
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
62. ESL review sessions/study resources
will be offered to help prepare teachers for
the TExES (ESL) certification as required
by law.
EL Bilingual/ESL Department
Human Resource
Department Principal
Agendas Sign-ins
Bilingual Certificate (SBEC)
ESL Certificate (SBEC)
State Bilingual
$20,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
63. * District /Campus LPAC will
utilize AccELLerate on line system to
make placement , instructional, and
assessment decisions.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
LPAC
LPAC documentation State Bilingual
$50,000 (District)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*1. Ensure alternative programs,
services, and pre-referral
interventions (such as RTI, 504,
reading specialist, computer labs,
tutorial services, dyslexia program,
etc.) are implemented prior to the
referral of students for special
education evaluation.
SPED Campus
Administrators
Teachers,
Counselors,
District
Response to
Intervention
Team
Pre-referral intervention
Documentation
Campus RTI Team
Progress of research-
based interventions
Sp ED Funds
Salaries::
224 -$3,450,000.00
(FED)
192-$14,394,1888.10
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2. Utilize tracking logs which
ensure the following:
1. Initial evaluations for students
referred for special education
services are completed within
federal & state timelines.
2. Re-evaluations for students
receiving special education services
are completed within federal and
state timelines.
SPED Campus
Administrators
Sp. Ed. Staff
Counselors
Regular Ed.
Teachers
Tracking Logs
Special Ed. Funds
Salaries:
224- $3,450, 000.00
(FED)
192-$14,394,188.10
Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*3. LPAC will collaborate with
ARD to recommend assessment
criteria for entry and exit LEP status
for students with disabilities.
SPED Assessment
Personnel
General/Special
Education
Teacher
LPAC/ARD
Campus
Committees
Continuous Improvement
Plan for Special Education
Decrease the % of Special
Education LEP
disproportion
representation
Special Ed. Funds
Salaries:
224- $3,450,000.00
(FED)
192-$14,394,188.10
Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4. The Special Education
Department will provide
placement at Texas Education
Agency approved schools for
students requiring specialized
instruction.
● Regional School for the
Deaf
● Residential Placements
● Texas School for the
Blind
SPED Special
Education
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Administrator
s
ARD
Committees
Improve Student
Achievement
Special Ed. Funds:
224-$406,690.00
(FED)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5. Provide opportunities to
parents of identified Special
Education students to attend
conferences, workshops and/or
trainings as appropriate.
SPED Special Education
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Administrators
Child Find Strategist
Parent Registration
Increase knowledge to
provide student support
Special Ed.
Funds
Salaries:
224- $10,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
6. Provide general education
and special education staff with
an opportunity to attend out of
school district and in district
trainings such as the following:
● Autism
● Behavior Management
● Crisis Prevention
SPED Special Education
Director
Supervisors
Campus Principals
Agendas/Sign-ins Special Ed
Funds: 224
$20,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
● Interventions/SB 1196
● Classroom Management
● Assistive Technology
● Assessment
● Improving student
performance
And provide payment for:
● Mileage
● Out of District
Travel/Lodging/Food
● Consultant Fees
● Registration Fees
● Substitutes
● Region One Service
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Agendas/Sign-ins
Increase student
performance
Special Ed Funds:
224 $20,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
7. Special Education staff
members are required to travel
within the district to conduct
evaluations and provide services
to special education students at
each campus.
Mileage
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Mileage Logs
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
224-$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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8. Special education staff
members will utilize an (IEP)
software writer to keep student
evaluations and ARD
documentation.
SPED Director
Supervisors
and
Assessment
Personnel
Department Meetings
Agendas
Sign-Ins
Retain Personnel
Special Ed. Funds
224- $36,651
(FED)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*9. Provide support and
resources to campuses.
*General Supplies
*Reading Materials
*Reading Program
*Text Books
*Equipment over $500.00
*Equipment under $500.00
*Testing Materials
*Computers
*Printers
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
224-$428,737
(Fed)
225-$25,789 (Pre-
K)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*10. Assistive Technology
devices will be provided to
special education students.
Examples of Assistive
Technology Devices:
● Wheelchairs
● Diction Software
● Gait Trainers
● O & M Canes
● Stander
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
224-$428,737(Fed)
225-$25,789 (Pre-
K)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
● Interactive Microphones
● Personal Listening
System
● I-Pads
● Interactive Whiteboards
● Interactive Learning
Stations
● Touch Screen Computers
● Alternate Keyboards
● Hand Held Magnifiers
● Auditory Trainers
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
224-$248,737
(Fed)
225-$25,789 (Pre-
K)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*11. Classroom inclusion walk
throughs will focus on the six co-
teaching approaches.
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds 192-$14,394,188.10
Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*12. Benchmark data will be
reviewed for 3rd grade reading
to monitor student performance.
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Campus
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
192-
$14,394,188.10
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*13. Elementary inclusion
walkthroughs will focus on 3rd
grade classrooms.
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Principals
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
192-$14,394,188.10
Local
14. Initial and Re-Evaluations will
be completed by La Joya ISD
employees, contracted service
providers and professional services. *Psychiatric Evaluations
*Other Health Impairment Eligibility
*Audiological/Otological Evaluation
*Homebound Eligibility Forms
*Orthopedic Impairment Forms
*OT Prescriptions
*PT Prescriptions
*Traumatic Brain Injury Eligibility
Forms
*Eye Medical Evaluations
*Speech Therapy
*Speech Evaluations
*OT Evaluations
*OT Therapy
*PT Evaluations
*PT Therapy
*VI Evaluations
*O & M Evaluations
*Psychological Evaluations
*Full Individual Evaluations
*Assistive Technology Evaluations
*Adaptive P.E. Evaluations
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Diagnosticians
Speech
Pathologists
Special
Education
Counselors
Adaptive PE
Coaches
VI Teachers
Compliance with
evaluations and timelines
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds
Salaries:
224- $3,450,000.00
(FED)
192-$14,394,188.00
Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*15. Special Education staff
members will receive extra duty pay
for the following:
● Tutoring
● Trainings
● Homebound Services
● ESY Services
● Summer School Programs
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Timesheet Logs Special Ed. Funds
Salaries:
224-$75,000 (FED)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*16. Child Find trainings are
provided throughout the school year
at the campuses and in the
community to bring awareness of
evaluations available through the
special education department.
*Incentives
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Diagnosticians
Child Find
Strategist
Sign-Ins, Agendas
Increase student
performance
Special Ed. Funds:
192-$10,000
Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*17. Special Education Staff will
monitor the implementation of
student IEPs in the classrooms
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Principals
Assistant
Principals
Walkthrough Forms Special Ed. Funds:
192-$14,394,188.10
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1K Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level (Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Vertical Teams will meet to
discuss curriculum needs and
review areas of strength by
content.
All
students
MS Exec.
Director/
Coords./
Principals
Increase student
performance
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
$0
▲ ▲
*(2) DEIC/(SBDM) will meet to
review district (campus)
programs, staff development,
budget, needs assessments, goals,
and objectives.
All
students
MS Exec.
Director/
Principals
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
$5,700
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Campus administrators will
meet to discuss district issues:
Curriculum Leadership Skills,
Federal/State & Local
Accountability Data Reports,
Instruction, CCMR, TEA
Updates, Assessments, Programs,
Lead4ward Plan, PLTW and
current Grant Initiatives
All
students
Principal/
Coordinators
Increase Student
Performance
Earn District Post
Secondary Readiness
Distinction and Campus
Distinction Designations
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
117
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 K Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
(Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(4) Transition meetings will be held
for teachers to communicate with
each other to allow for student
success as they move from one
educational level to another.
● 5th 6th
● 8th 9th
● 12th College
All
Students
MS Executive
Director/
Principals
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
$0
▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Transition Activity Plan will be
modified and implemented.
All
Students
MS & HS
Executive Director/
Guidance &
Counseling Coord./
Campus
Counselors/
Principals
Increase Student
Achievement and
Graduation Rate
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
$0
▲ ▲ ▲
*(6) Transition meetings between
administrators will be held at the end
of the school year to discuss student
performance, intervention plans, etc.
for special populations as outlined in
our transition protocols.
All
Students
Principals Special Populations Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
$0
▲
118
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 K Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level. ( Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7) Provide support and resources to
campuses and departments under
Secondary Education.
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Xerox Copier
● Mailing Services
● Printing Materials
● Reading Materials
● Furniture
All
Students
Executive
Directors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$31,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8) Attend and conduct professional
development activities and meetings
to enhance Leadership Skills to
improve student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
All
Students
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators/
Principals/
Asst.
Principals
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$15,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
119
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 K Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level. (Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(9) Technology Equipment will be
purchased as a resource to enhance
professional development, meetings
and campus activities.
All
Students
Executive
Directors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$2,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Ensure 3 Comprehensive High
Schools and 2 Early College High
Schools submit payment for
Advanced Ed/SACS Accreditation
yearly fee.
All
Students
HS Executive
Director
Increase Student
Achievement
Campus Based
Pay
▲
120
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 K Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level. (Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(11) Ensure 3 Comprehensive High
Schools and 2 Early College High
Schools submit payment for
Advanced Ed/SACS Accreditation
yearly fee.
All
Students
HS Executive
Director
Increase Student
Achievement
Campus Based
Pay
▲
(12) Ensure 8 Middle Schools submit
payment for Advanced Ed/SACS
Accreditation.
All
Students
MS Executive
Director
Increase Student
Achievement
Local (199)
$7,200
▲
(13) Provide reading material to
campuses as required for progress
monitoring.
All
Students
Executive
Director /
Coordinator/
Principal
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$2,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
121
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 K Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level. (Secondary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(14) Continue promoting and
recruiting academies at
comprehensive high schools and
Academy of Health Science
Professions to promote career choices.
(High School Only)
All
Students
District
Academies
Director/
CTE Director/
Fine Arts
Director/HS
Executive
Director
Improve Student
Achievement
Increase number of
certificates awarded
CTE Funds
Local (199)
Title I (211)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15) Continue partnership with Texas
Graduate Center to fund teachers
accepted into the Master’s Program at
Harvard University, Washington
University at St. Louis and Maryland
University.
All
Students
Executive
Director for
High Schools
Improve student
performance and
college readiness in
Math, Science & CTE
Local (199)
CTE Fund
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(16) Training and implementation
support for components of Project
Based Learning using Buck Institute
guidelines
All
Students
Executive
Directors /
Coordinators/
Principals
Improve student
performance
Local (199) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1.) Student Participation for
Elementary Campuses
(30% of 2nd - 5th grade Campus
Enrollment for 2 out of the 3
meets)
AS
T/ P/ A
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
Student Log Ins
Entry Forms
Student Rosters
Varies by Campus
▲
▲
▲
*(2.) Student Participation for
Middle School Campuses
sustained over three tournaments.
(15% of Campus Enrollment)
AS
T/ P/ A
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
Student Log Ins
Entry Forms
Student Rosters
Varies by Campus
▲
▲
▲
▲
*(3.) Student Participation for
High School Campuses
(100 student per campus)
AS
T/ P/ A
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
Student Log Ins
Entry Forms
Student Rosters
Varies by Campus
▲
▲
▲
▲
*(4.) Presentation of UIL
Academic Events and Coaches
for the purposes of recruitment at
Meet the Teacher and Report
Card Events
AS
T/P/A
Campus
Coordinator
and Principal
Sign In Sheets
Agendas
0
▲
▲
▲
▲
123
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(6.) Presentation of Scholarship
Opportunities for High School
UIL participants
AS T/P
Campus
Coordinator
and Principal
Sign In Sheets
Agendas
UIL Activity Fund
▲
(7.) Recommendation of budget
appropriate for each campus
based on expected student
participation
AS T/P
A
District
Coordinator
Sign In Sheets
Agendas
Varies by School
▲
▲
124
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education _
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(8.) Coordinate and Host District
UIL Elementary, Middle School
and High School Tournaments.
AS
A
District
Coordinator
Invitation
Schedule of Events
Results
Local Funds
$100,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(9.) Assist selected campus in
coordination UIL/TMSCA
Invitational Tournaments.
AS
T/A/P
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
and Principal
Invitation
Schedule of Events
Results
Varies by Campus
▲
(10.) Coordinate and Host
District Spelling Bee
AS A
District
Coordinator
Invitation
Schedule of Events
Results
Local Funds
$1500.00
▲ ▲
*(11.) Recognition of students,
staff and coordinators for
participation and advancement in
UIL/TMSCA/District Spelling
Bee before the Board of Trustees
AS
T/A/P
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
and Principal
Schedule of Events
Results
Agendas
Sign In
Local Funds
$150.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
125
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(12.) Travel to District
approved Local, Regional and
State UIL/ TMSCA tournaments
AS
T/A/P
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
and Principal
Sign In
Grade Reports
Results of
Tournament
Local Funds
$120,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(13.) Purchase of awards and
materials related to student
preparation for academic
competition
AS
T/A/P
Campus/Distric
t Coordinator
and Principal
Overall preparedness
of students for
competition
Local Funds
$25,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(14.) Review grade reports to
verify student compliance with
No Pass, No Play requirements
AS
T
Campus
Coordinator
Compliance with No
Pass, No Play
requirement
Grade Reports
0 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15.) Conduct UIL Elementary
and Middle School Executive
Committee Meetings
AS District
Coordinator/
Principal
Sign In
Tournament
Preparation
Local Funds
$300.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16.) Provide membership for
High Schools and Middle
Schools to TMSCA and UIL
Districts.
AS District
Coordinator
Timely payment of
Membership Fees
Local Funds
$25,000.00
▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond district expectations. (UIL)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/
Executive Director for Elementary Education
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(17.) Pay for membership to
local Middle School District
AS Principal Timely payment of
Membership Fees
Local Funds
$4000.00
▲
*(18.) Payment for membership
to University Interscholastic
League for High Schools
AS Principal Timely Payment of
Membership Fees
Local Funds
$1750.00
▲
(20.) Facilitate One-Act Play
Competition for Middle
Schools and High School
AS District
Coordinator/Campu
s Coordinator
Overall preparedness
of students for
competition
Local Funds
$1000.00
▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of §504 students at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide campuses with
instructional materials/adaptive
equipment/ technology needed as
per student Individual
Accommodation Plan (IAP).
Students
identified
under§504
and/or
dyslexia
A,P,T Compliance of §504 State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 400.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide campuses with
general materials needed as per
student Individual
Accommodation Plan (IAP).
Students
identified
under§504
and/or
dyslexia
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 1,385.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Provide dyslexia teachers with
essential technology needed for
use with students identified with
dyslexia.
Students
identified with
dyslexia
A,P,T Compliance of §504 State and Federal
Funds
$ 5,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of §504 students at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) General Homebound Teachers
will provide services to students and
support to §504 staff at campus or
student’s home.
Students
identified under
§504;
Students
identified with
dyslexia;
Students
receiving GEH
services
A,P,T Compliance of §504 State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$9,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Purchase forms, paper and
materials needed for §504 Meetings
& student assessment.
Students
identified under
§504
§504
Director
Compliance of §504 State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$4,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Purchase rental / operating leases
needed for §504 Office operations.
Students
identified under
§504
§504
Director
Compliance of §504 State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 3,200.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(7) Purchase reading materials
needed for §504 Office operation.
Students
identified under
§504;
Students
identified with
dyslexia;
Students
receiving GEH
services
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 1,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of §504 students at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(8) Purchase technology
equipment needed for §504
office operation.
Students identified
under §504;
Students identified
with dyslexia;
Students receiving
GEH services
A,P,T Compliance of
§504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 6,551.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) Purchase general supplies
needed for §504 office
operation.
Students identified
under §504;
Students identified
with dyslexia;
Students receiving
GEH services
A,P,T Compliance of
§504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 12,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Provide 504 campus
coordinators/ §504
diagnosticians with reading
materials needed for dyslexia
program.
Students identified
with dyslexia and
under §504
A,P,T Compliance of
§504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 300.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(11) Director will attend
professional development
trainings/sessions and conduct
periodic reviews to monitor
and support the fidelity of
implementation of Section
504.
Students identified
under §504;
Students identified
with dyslexia;
Students receiving
GEH services
A,P,T Compliance of
§504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
$ 3,950.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of §504 students at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
§504/Dyslexia
Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(12) Provide campus §504
diagnosticians with testing
materials needed for dyslexia
program.
Students identified
with dyslexia and
under §504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal,
and Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) Provide §504 campus
coordinators/ §504
diagnosticians with general
supplies needed for dyslexia
program.
Students identified
with dyslexia and
under §504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal,
and Local Funds
$ 39,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(14) Recognize campus
counselors/ §504 diagnosticians
with awards and incentives.
Students identified
with dyslexia and
under §504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal,
and Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15) Provide food/non-food
products needed to conduct
§504 counselors’ meetings.
Students identified
with dyslexia
A,P,T Compliance of §504
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16) §504 diagnosticians will
provide assessment services and
support to campus and students.
Students identified
under §504;
Students identified
with dyslexia;
Students receiving
GEH services
A,P,T Compliance of §504 State, Federal,
Local Funds
$ 3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of §504 students at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(17) Custodial services will be
provided during professional
development sessions/meetings.
Students
identified with
dyslexia and
under §504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State, Federal,
Local Funds
$ 100.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(18) Consultants will provide
dyslexia assessments services to
students at campuses.
AS A,C,P,T, Compliance of §504 State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(19) Consultants will assist the
504 Department with §504
implementation
AS
A,C,P,T,
Compliance of 504
State and Local
Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20) Salaries for teachers
implementing an extended day for
students.
A, SPED, AR P,T,A,C
Increase student
academic achievement
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(21) §504 Diagnosticians will
attend professional development
training sessions
Students
Identified with
Dyslexia and
under §504
§504
Diagnosti
cians
Compliance of §504
State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(22) §504 staff members will
utilize (IAP) software writer to
keep student evaluations and §504
documentation.
Students identified
under §504;
Students identified
with dyslexia;
Students receiving
GEH services
§504
Director,
P, A, C
Compliance of §504
Federal Funds
$10,605.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)Federal and State Programs
Department: provide support and
resources to campuses and
departments for the compliant
implementation of Title I Part A,
Title II Part A, and State
Compensatory Education;
Coordinate the Comprehensive
Needs Assessment for the District
and Improvement Plan Process.
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Campus Feedback
- Department Feedback
- Agendas/Sign In Sheets
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I Part A
Title II Part A
State Comp. Edu.
($250,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2) Implement an extended day,
week, and year (summer school)
program focused on the academic
improvement of students.
AS AS, P, T,
SP, SS, A
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I Part A
State Comp. Edu.
($2,722,444)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)Develop and enhance curricula
during the summer.
AS T, SP, SS,
A
Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I Part A
State Comp. Edu.
($ 220,000)
▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(4) Implement Coca Cola
Valued Youth Program at the
middle schools (Drop Out
Prevention).
AR A, P, T, SP,
SS, C
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($310,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(5) Implement Communities In
Schools Program at (12) campuses
(Drop Out Prevention).
AR A, P, T, SP,
SS, C
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($300,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(6) Implement Project Learn
Program at Pueblo de Palmas
Subdivision, Taurus 1&2, Salida
del Sol, and surrounding areas
(Drop Out Prevention).
AR A, P, T, SP,
SS, C
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($25,220)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
135
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (7) Employ a second supervisor
for the elementary schools with an
enrollment of over 800 to
supplement local efforts in
enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-
risk situations.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($314,967 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (8) Employ a second counselor
for the elementary schools with an
enrollment of over 700 to
supplement local efforts in
enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-
risk situations.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($795,662 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (9) Employ Pre K teachers for
an extended ½ day, therefore
providing full day Pre K program
to all students.
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($3,000,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
136
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (10) Employ an elementary
alternative education center teacher
and inst. assistant (Perez Elem.) for
the District to assist with discipline
and academic problems (dropout
prevention initiative).
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($97,000) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (11) Employ the following
elementary paraprofessionals to
assist with academic dev. and
campus parental/community
involvement:
● Computer Proctor
● Reading Computer Proctor
● Parent Community Educator
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I, Part A
($925,696 +
benefits) State Comp. Edu.
($415,366 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(12) Employ an assistant principal
for the middle schools with an
enrollment of 900 or more to
supplement local efforts in enhancing
educational opportunities for students
in at-risk situations; Dr Saenz MS
will have an additional assistant
principal due to the at-risk needs.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($438,346 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
137
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(13) Employ a curriculum facilitator
for each middle school to supplement
local efforts in enhancing educational
opportunities for all students.
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($529,378 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (14) Employ a second counselor
from State Comp. Edu.
for the middle schools with an
enrollment of 451+ to supplement
local efforts in enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-risk
situations.
AR, AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($491,372 +
benefits) Title I, Part A
($442,914 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (15) Employ a social worker for
every middle school to assist with
parental and community
involvement.
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($363,343 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (16) Employ three supplemental
teachers at every middle school to
assist students through small group
instruction in core academic subjects.
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($1,286,147 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (17) Employ the following middle
school paraprofessionals to assist
with academic development:
● Reading Computer Proctor
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($122,898 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(18) Employ an assistant principal (Dean of Instruction) for each (comprehensive) high school to supplement local efforts in enhancing educational opportunities for students in economically disadvantaged situations.
AR, AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I, Part A
($256,903 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
139
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(19) Employ an assistant principal
for each high school to supplement
local efforts in enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-risk
situations; Juarez Lincoln will have
an Asst. Principal for Discipline.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($250,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(20) Employ two assistant
principals (Test Coordinators) for
each high school to supplement local
efforts in enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-risk
situations.
AR, AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($428,974 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(21) Employ counselors for each
high school to supplement local
efforts in enhancing educational
opportunities for students in at-risk
situations
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($210,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
140
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (22) Employ a social worker for
every high school to assist with
parental and community
involvement.
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($172,540 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (23) Employ a truancy prevention
facilitator for every high school to
assist with student attendance
(truancy) and dropout prevention.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($140,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (24) Employ a Reading
Renaissance Coach for every high
school to implement Reading
Renaissance program and to assist
with reading/literacy development
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($200,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (25) Employ three reading teachers
for every high school to assist with
reading/literacy development
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($580,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
141
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (26) Employ an AVID teacher for
every high school to implement
AVID program and to assist with
college readiness and promotion
AS A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($190,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (27) Employ CAL teacher(s) for
every high school to implement
Compass Learning program, to
assist with credit recovery, and to
assist with dropout prevention
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($393,257) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (28) Employ in school suspension
teacher for every high school to
assist with academic intervention,
discipline and dropout prevention
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($180,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (29) Employ a Graduation
Enhancement Intervention Specialist
for every high school to assist with
academic intervention and dropout
prevention.
AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($190,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
142
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (30) Employ the following (comprehensive ) high school paraprofessionals to assist with academic development, dropout prevention, and parental/community involvement:
● Attendance Clerk
● Counselor’s Clerk
● Two Computer Proctors
● Two TSI Proctors
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I, Part A
($154,593) State Comp. Edu.
($172,571)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (31) Employ the following
professional staff to implement the
district alternative education program
(HOPE):
● Assistant Principal
● Counselor
● English, Math, Social
Studies, Science, PEP
Teachers and Credit
Recovery Teachers
● Reading Teacher, Social
Worker (Title I Part A)
● Positive Self Teachers
(1 HS and 1 MS)
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($690,990) Title I, Part A
($139,782)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
143
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (32) Employ the following
paraprofessional staff to implement
the district alternative education
program (HOPE):
● Secretary
● Library Clerk
● Computer Proctor
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($78,810) Title I, Part A
($61,500)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (33) Employ the following
professional staff to implement the
high school academies
(East/West/North):
● Counselor
● PEP Supervisor (West)
● PEP Social Worker (West)
● Social Worker(Title I Part A)
● English, Math, Social
Studies, and Science Credit
Recovery Teachers
● Reading Teachers (Title I
Part A)
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($1,394,163 +
benefits) Title I, Part A
($296,230 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
144
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (34) Employ the following
paraprofessional staff to implement
the high school academies
(East/West/North):
● PEIMS/Attendance Clerk
● PEP Clerk
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($60,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (35) Employ the following
professional staff to supplement
services at the Early College High
Schools and the College and Career
Center:
● Social Worker (Title I Part
A): shared by JCECHS and
TSECHS
● Dropout Recovery Strategist
and Trans. Aca. Counselor
(State Comp): CCC
● Social Worker (Title I Part
A): CCC
● (3) TSI Proctors (shared)
● Asst. Princ. (LJECHS)
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($253,000) Title I, Part A
($145,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
145
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* (36) Employ the following
paraprofessional staff to supplement
services at the Early College High
Schools and the College and Career
Center:
● Parent Connection Clerk
(Title I Part A): shared by
JCECHS and TSECHS
● PEIMS/Attendance Clerk
(State Comp): TSECH
AS, AR A, P, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
Title I, Part A
($28,000) State Comp. Edu.
($28,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(37) Employ a staff development
coordinator at the district level to
oversee all professional and
paraprofessional staff development
AS A, SS, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Meeting NCLB Highly
Qualified Requirements
Title I, Part A
($78,617 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
146
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(38) Employ the following
professional staff at the central office
level to help improve academic
achievement of students in at-risk
and economically disadvantaged
situations:
● Math Specialist
● HS Language Arts Coor.
● MS Language Arts Coor.
● (2) Elem. Language Arts
Coor.
● Diag. for Dyslexia
● Exe. Dir. For Eval. and Curr.
● Testing Strategist (4)
● Elem. Science Coor.
● Parental Inv. Coordinator
● Technology Coordinator
● Tech Integrated Strategist (2)
● Subs. Abuse Counselor (3)
● College Readiness Strategist
● Dropout Coordinator
AS, AR A, SS, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($494,369 +
benefits) Title I, Part A
($627,490 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
147
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(39) Employ the following
paraprofessional staff at the central
office level to help improve
academic achievement of students in
at-risk and economically
disadvantaged situations:
● Fed. and State Prog.
Data Entry Clerk
● Eval. and Curr. Secretary
● Dropout Prev. Secretary
● Fed. and State Prog.
Secretary
● Parental Inv. Clerk
● SDFSC Secretary
● Parent Receptionist
AS, AR A, SS, SP - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out Rate
State Comp. Edu.
($98,231 +
benefits) Title I, Part A
($96,000 +
benefits)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(40) Provide campuses with PEIMS
Audit Procedures and Documentation
from all C&I Departments
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Agendas/Sign In Sheets
- Increased validity of
PEIMS data
State Comp. Edu.
($600) Title I, Part A
($600)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
148
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(41) Implement PEIMS Audit Procedures
at randomly selected campuses by all C&I
Departments; feedback will be provided
to campus staff to ensure improvement of
data quality (prior to Fall snapshot)
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Agendas/Sign In Sheets
- Increased validity of
PEIMS data
Federal and State
Funds utilized by
the different C&I
Departments
(approx: $1800)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(42) Employ/Contract personnel/
consultants needed to implement
TAIS/PBMAS activities from integrated
improvement plan.
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Campus Feedback
- Agendas/Sign In Sheets
- Increased Student
- Academic Achievement
State Comp. Edu.
($60,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(43) Employ/Contract personnel/
consultants needed to assist with the
implementation of FIR requirements from
TEA (interventions and improvement
plan).
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Campus Feedback
- Agendas/Sign In Sheets
- Increased Student
- Academic Achievement
State Comp. Edu.
($74,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(44) Assist District and Campuses with
the implementation TAIS (interventions
and targeted improvement plan)
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
State Comp. Edu.
($12,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
149
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(45) Provide students in 5th, 7th, and 8th
grade (all District), with the experience of
a high school musical centered on a
literary piece related to their language arts
lessons.
AS A, SP, T - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($15,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(46) Provide college camps to
participating middle schools to increase
awareness of HB5 requirements.
AS A, SP, T - Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
($75,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(47) Purchase online software for DIP and
CIPs.
AS A, P, AS, T - Current action/task
readily available for all
stakeholders.
Title I, Part A
($23,000) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(48) Monitor students’ progress in
meeting the challenging State academic
standards by analyzing six weeks
assessments & benchmarks
AS A,P, Core
Content
Coords.
Program
Directors,
Executive
Directors
-Increased Student
Academic Achievement
Title I, Part A
(Department
Allocations,
Campus
Allocations)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
150
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1O Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level (Assessment)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Train campus testing
coordinators to administer state
tests per Texas Education Agency
guidelines and local written
procedures.
AS District Testing
Coordinator
Reduced or
eliminated testing
irregularities
Title 1 $12,500
State Comp.
$25,200
Local $8,188
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2) Produce student performance
data and survey data for use in
guiding instructional and
curricular decisions.
AS Exec. Director for
Curriculum and
Evaluation,
Campus Testing
Coordinator (CTC)
Teachers and other
staff will have
timely access to
student performance
data.
Title 1 $95,000
State Comp.
$70,000
Local $8,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Update written local
procedures for State and local
testing to reduce the number and
severity of testing irregularities.
AS Exec. Director for
Curriculum and
Evaluation, CTC
Reduced or
eliminated testing
irregularities
Title 1 $500
State Comp. $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(4) Conduct internal audits in a
timely fashion to verify accuracy
of State testing document coding.
AS Exec. Director for
Curriculum and
Evaluation, CTC
Reduced or
eliminated coding
errors.
Title 1 $500
State Comp. $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
151
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1O Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(5) Use software to manage test
administration information.
AS District Testing
Coordinator
Improved efficiency
of campus testing
coordinators
State Comp
$20,000
▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Provide feedback to principals
regarding the implementation of
accommodations and inclusion
services for students who are
English Language Learners
(ELLs) served by the Special
Education (SPED) program.
AS Exec. Director for
Curriculum and
Evaluation,
Campus Testing
Coordinator
Improved quality of
accommodations
and inclusion
services for ELL
students receiving
SPED services
Title I $500
State Comp. $1,151
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
152
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1O Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7) Guide campus principals,
campus testing coordinators, and
district leaders in using student
performance data to set
appropriate goals for student
performance.
AS C & I Staff Improved quality of
interventions and
reteaching
Title I $1,500
State Comp. 1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8) Core area coordinators will
report monitoring findings for
their department to C & I
leadership every six weeks.
AS Core Area
Coordinators
Increased
communication
about student
performance
Title I $500 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) Food will be provided during
training sessions and meetings to
improve staff morale and support
focus on tasks.
AS District Testing
Coordinator
Increased
effectiveness of
training
Local $2,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Advertise public hearings for
reporting data and gathering input
from stakeholders.
AS District Testing
Coordinator
Improved student
performance
Title I $1,500 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
153
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond
grade level. (Elementary Education)
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) District Coordinators and
Directors will meet to discuss district
issues.
● Curriculum Leadership Skills
● Instruction
● TEA Updates
● Assessments
● Programs.
● Leadership Reading Materials
● Assign Elementary Coordinators
and Bilingual supervisors to
priority campuses to increase
student achievement.
All
Student
s
Executive
Directors/
Coordinator
s
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$300
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide support and resources to
campuses and departments under
Elementary Education.
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Xerox Copier
● Printing Materials
● Reading Material
All
Student
s
Executive
Director
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$29,744
State Comp (162)
$4,443
Local (199)
$3,000
TSR! Grant (289)
$5,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
154
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) Attend and conduct professional
development activities and meetings
to enhance Leadership Skills to
improve student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
● TEPSA Membership
All
Student
s
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators
Principals/
Supervisors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title I (211)
$5,500
State Comp (162)
$557
Local (199)
$2,800
TSR! Grant (289)
$2,354
(4) Technology Equipment will be
purchased as a resource to enhance
professional development, meetings
and campus activities.
All
Student
s
Executive
Director
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
($2,500)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
155
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond
grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(5) College and Career portfolio will
be given to fifth grade students to
maintain
● Transition documents for 6th
grade
● Pre-Registration Information
● Certificates
● Transition Letter from
Superintendent
All
Student
s
Executive
Directors/
Coordinator
s
Increase College
Readiness
Local (199)
($3,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Provide reading resources to
campuses as required for progress
monitoring.
All
Student
s
Executive
Directors/
Coordinator
s
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
($2,218)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
156
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(7) Provide the opportunity for local
Hidalgo County Headstart Directors to
meet with district personnel to ensure a
smooth transition for students from the
Headstart program to the district’s Pre-K
program.
● Host Headstart Program Directors
from La Joya, Palmview #1,
Palmview #2, Palmview #3,
Western Road, Sullivan City, and
Community Development
Institute (CDI) for an overview of
the Pre K Curriculum in the
district.
● Host Headstart County Directors
for an overview of the PreK
Curriculum in the district.
● Invite Headstart Program
Directors to schedule visits to
Pre-K classrooms in the district.
● Attend Hidalgo County Headstart
Advisory Board Committee
Meeting to collaborate with
Headstart Instructional Program.
●
Early
Childho
od
Students
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators
FACE
Coordinator
Increase College
Readiness
PreK High
Quality Grant
Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
157
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(8) Elementary Campuses will
participate in Mandatory 5th grade
activities:
● Parent Orientation
● Student Campus Visits to
Middle School
● Pre-Registration
● #Collegebound Awards
Assembly at Middle Schools
● Campus Tours to High
Schools
5th
Grade
Students
Executive
Director for
Elem./Secondar
y
Campus
Principal
Campus
Counselor
Increase College
Readiness
Title 1 (211)
State Comp (162)
Campus Budget
▲ ▲ ▲
*(9) Elementary campus will
schedule Vertical Meeting to transfer
required 5th grade documents
(permanent records, test data, etc.) to
feeder Middle School.
5th
Grade
Students
Executive
Director for
Elementary
Elementary
Principal
Middle School
Principal
Counselors
Increase College
Readiness
Title 1 (211)
State Comp (162)
▲
158
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(10) Collaborate with Human
Resources and Staff Development to
ensure all PK teachers complete
Professional Development and teacher
qualifications as required by Rider 78.
PK Executive
Director for
Elem. Ed.
Executive
Director for
Human
Resources
Elementary
Coordinators
Staff Development Coordinator
Increase Student
Achievement
Rider 78 (162) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(11) Collaborate with Human
Resources to ensure PK teachers
complete 150 hours of Professional
Development in Early Childhood
Education topics
PK Executive
Director for
Elem. Ed.
Executive
Director for
Human
Resources
Elementary
Coordinators
Increase Student
Achievement
Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
159
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(12) Collaborate with Family and
Community Engagement Staff (FACE) to
ensure a committee of parents, community
members, family community educators,
teachers, and district administrators
develop a family engagement plan.
PK St. Services
FACE
Coordinator
Exec. Director
for Elem. Ed.
Increase Student
Achievement Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(13) In collaboration with Student Services
and FACE Coordinator, the following staff
development will be provided to Family
Educators.
● PK Guidelines
● CLI Engage
● Imagine Learning
● Texas School Ready Project:
● 2 Day Preschool Foundations
● Progress Monitoring
● eCircle
● ITELG Training
PK Student
Services
FACE
Coordinator
Elementary
Ex. Diretor
Elementary
Language Arts
Coordinator
TSR
Coordinator
and Coach
A. Ortega
Increase Student
Achievement Rider 78 (162)
Texas School
Ready! Project
$121.00 (289)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
160
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(14) In Collaboration with Curriculum and
Instruction, Student Services, FACE
Coordinator will ensure Family Educators:
· Maintain the community resources to
facilitate family to family support
· Ensure families attend Family Literacy
Workshops
· Five Essential Components of Reading
· Hands-on literacy activities
· Ensure parents who attended the Family
Literacy Workshops teach other families in
their Colonia
· Ensure Family Plan is on the district website
· Host Colonia Talks to raise community
awareness of TSR Project
PK St. Services
FACE
Coordinator
Exec. Dir for
Elem. Ed.
Elementary
Coordinators
District
Webmaster
TSR
Coordinator
and Coach
Increase Student
Achievement
PK High Quality
Grant
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15) La Joya ISD Police “Book Em”-
Officers will read to PK, Headstart, and
Child Care Center Children.
PK,
Headstart
Ex. Dir. for
Elem. Ed.
Dir. for Library
Media
ELA Coord.
TSR Coord.
Headstart
Principal
La Joya ISD
Increase Student
Achievement
Texas School
Ready! Project
Pre K High Quality
Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
161
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(16) Collaborate with Student Services
(FACE) department to strengthen family and
community engagement by teaching parents
best practices in Literacy.
PK Ex. Dir. for
Elem. Ed.
St.Services
FACE
Coordinator
Increase Student
Achievement Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(17) Collaborate with Student Services
(FACE) department to empower parents to
teach other families in their Colonia best
practices they have learned, increasing
family to family support.
PK Ex. Director for
Elem. Ed.
Student
Services
FACE
Coordinator
Increase Student
Achievement
Rider 78 (162) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(18) Provide family and community
access to Imagine Learning.
● La Joya ISD Literacy For All
Campaign
All
Students
Ex. Director for
Elem. Ed.
Director for
Instructional
Resources
Campus
Administrators
FACE
Educators
Increase Student
Achievement
State Comp.
$400,000.00
(Year 2)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(19.) STEM/STEAM Activities
will be implemented through
● Curriculum
● PLTW Modules
● Education Lesson Trips
● Technology
All
Students
Clinton
Garza
JFK Camarena
Elementary
Education
Increase Student
Achievement
Title I ($198,000) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
162
*(20) The Elementary Steering Committee
will serve as a screener for new
Elementary Initiatives throughout the
year.
All
Students
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators/
Principals
Increase Student
Achievement Local ($1,500) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
163
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 Q Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(21) Pre K resources will be purchased
as per article III, Rider 78 to ensure
classrooms are appropriately equipped.
All
Students
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators
Increase Student
Achievement
Pre K High
Quality Grant
Rider 78 (162)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(22)Fine Arts/STEAM Designated
campus will implement activities
through the use of:
● Curriculum
● Drama Works
● Educational Lesson Trips
● Technology
All
Students
at
Zapata
Elem.
Elem Ex.
Directors,
Fine Arts
Coordinator,
Content
Coordinators
Increase Student
Achievement
Title III (211)
Local (199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(23) Provide support for STEM,
STEAM, Fine Arts campuses for
Educational Lesson Trips
● Transportation
● SPLITZ Science License
All
Students
Executive
Directors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title I (211)
State Comp (162)
Local (199)
$1,500
$1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(24) Provide Math Instruction using
Sharon Wells Curriculum
All
Students
Executive
Directors
Math
Coordinator
Increase Student
Achievement
State Comp (162)
$68,400.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
164
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Grant Development Meetings
Are geared towards providing the latest
TEA and other state and federal grant
agencies’ information pertaining to grants:
● Grant Writing
● TEA SE Accounts
● TEA Grant Reviewing
● Grant Timelines
● Guidelines /Grant Record-
Keeping
● Budgets
● TEA Grant Negotiations
● TEA Grant Amendments
● Grant Campus Implementation
● NOGA Requirements
AS Grant
Development
Coordinator
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In-Sheets
Increase student
Performance
Local (199)
Title I (211)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
165
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2) Grant Meetings to give the Notice of Grant
Award (NOGA) for State and Federal Agencies
● To discuss NOGA’s timelines ● Grant Stipulations
● Budget Expenditures & Set-Up ● Contracts ● Grant Negotiations ● Grant Amendments ● Implementation of Grant.
AS Grant Development Coordinator,
principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant Development Secretary,
Payroll
Accountant
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In-Sheets
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
state Grant Funds
Federal Grant
Funds
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(3) Grant Development ERO Sessions to be
TEA and other state federal grant agencies
compliant:
● TEA Compliance Surveys
● TEA Progress REports
● TEA Interim Reports
● TEA Final Evaluation Reports
● TEA Data Uploads
● Survey Monkey Reports
● Other Electronic Reports as required
by TEA
AS Grant
Developmen
t Coordinator
Meeting Agendas
Sign In Sheets
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
Title I (211)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
166
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Grant Development Presentations
● DEIC PResentations
● TEA Presentation Proposals to
present locally
● Community Based Organizations
(CBO)
● Grant Workshops for campuses and
Central Office personnel
AS Grant
Dev.Coord.,
Grant Dev.
Secretary
Principals,
Campus
Grant
Personnel,
Payroll
Accountant
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In-Sheets
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(5) Communication: Staff Collaborative
Planning: ● Superintendent
● Principals
● La Joya Human Resources
● Finance Department
● Accountant
● Coordinators
● Directors
● Librarians
● Teachers
● Administrators
● TEA Personnel
● La Joya Police Department
● Secretaries ● Partners such as the Intercultural Development
Research Association, University of Texas-Pan
American, South Texas College, Region One
ESC, CBO’s & other universities.
AS Grant Development Coordinator,
principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant Development Secretary,
Payroll
Accountant
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In-Sheets
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
State Grant Funds
Federal Grant
Funds
▲
▲ ▲
▲
167
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(6) Update Grant Development District Web
Site
AS Grant
Developmen
t Coordinator
& Grant
Developmen
t Secretary
Website View
Reports
Increase student
performance
Local Funds
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(7) Provide Light Snacks and Refreshments
for During Grant Writing Activities for
Grant Writing Personnel and during grant
implementation meetings.
AS Grant Development Coordinator
Principals
Campus
Grant
Personnel
Grant Dev.
Secretary
Payroll
Accountant
Meeting Agendas
Sign In Sheets
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
$1,000
▲
▲ ▲
▲
168
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ● (8) Travel expenses, registrations fees &
memberships to attend workshops or
conferences will be allowed to fulfill grant
programs’ objectives and goals including books
and/or registration to Grants Professionals
Association and Teacher Professional
Development to fulfill grants requirements.
● Region One
● UTPA Conferences
● Congressman Rubén Hinojosa’s Workshops
● Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Workshops
● Census Data Workshops
● School travel
● Consultant Services
● Teacher Professional Development
● Other Professional Development
AS Grant
Developmen
t Coordinator
& Grant
Developmen
t Secretary
Increase student
performance
Local Funds
$3,041
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(9) Technology Equipment will be purchased as a
resource to enhance professional development,
meetings, ERO Sessions, Grant writings, Campus
Activities. Additionally, Technology Equipment will
be ordered to fulfill grant requirements as specified in
grant applications (Example: Equipment for PLTW
Grant, Equipment for Technology Lending Grant).
● Laptops
● I-Pads
● Licensing Rights
● Scanners
● Printers
● Desktop Computers
● Portable Hard-Drives
AS Grant Development Coordinator
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
$3,505
Grant Accounts
▲
▲ ▲
▲
169
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(10) Office Furniture & Technology Software
will be purchased for Elementary And Secondary
Education schools when needed in order to store
TEA and other state and federal grant agencies’
Grant Documents at the campus level and to
write the grants.
● File Cabinets
● Licensing Rights
● Laptops
● I-Pads
● Generals supplies
● Awards and Incentives
AS Grant Dev.
Coordinator,
Principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant
Developmen
t Secretary,
Admins.
Increase student
performance
Local Funds
(199)
$3,800
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(11) The Grant Development Office will be
proactive in surfing the various websites and
finding funding opportunities to supplement
campus resources for academic attainment.
● Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
● Target Field Trip Grants
● Dollar General Literacy Grant
● Wal-Mart Community Grants
● Scholastic Library Publishing National
Library Week Grant
● Toshiba America Foundation
● Other grant opportunities for mini grants
AS Grant
Development
Coordinator,
principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant
Development
Secretary,
Administrato
rs
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
170
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(12) Office Expenditures:
● Purchase General Office Supplies
● Fed-Ex
● Memberships
● Reading Materials
● Printing Services
● Contracted Consultants
AS Grant Dev.
Office
Increase student
performance
Local Funds
(199)
$4,378
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(13) Grant Writing Meetings to complete
grant applications for various campuses with
the assistance of Professional personnel
and/or Para-Professional Personnel.
● Grant Writing & Writing Proposals
● Budgets & Timelines
AS Grant
Development
Coordinator,
principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant
Development
Secretary,
Administrato
rs
Increase student
performance
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
171
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(14) Collaborate with Campus Principals
and Administration to create a Campus Grant
Writing Team at each campus that will work
on grant proposals (when opportunities
arise). Each campus will provide the name
of 4-5 campus grant writing team members
that will represent the areas of ELA, Math,
Sci, SS… etc to ensure grant projects address
student needs.
AS Grant
Development
Coordinator,
principals,
campus grant
personnel,
Grant
Development
Secretary,
Administrato
rs
List of CGWT
members to create a
CGWT Directory
Local Funds
(199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
172
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Communication: Hold/Host meetings
with 21st CCLC grant staff, DEIC/SBDM
Presentations, Grant workshops for
principals of participating campuses and
Provide light snacks and refreshments during
meetings
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(15.1) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Travel: Travel expenses, registration
fees & memberships to attend required
conferences and meetings to fulfill grant
programs’ objectives and goals
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
173
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15.2) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Technology: Purchasing of Technology
Equipment as specified in grant application
and needed to successfully implement the
program
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(15.3) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Office Expenditures: Purchasing of
Office supplies as specified in grant
application and needed to successfully
implement the program
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
174
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1S Increase the use of quality data to drive and support
academic student instruction and performance at or beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15.4) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Instructional Supplies: Purchasing of
instructional supplies as specified in grant
application and needed to successfully
implement the program
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
(15.5) Conduct activities to successfully
implement 2018-2019 Texas 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Grant at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
· Tutoring / Enrichment Activities &
Extra Duty Pay: Provide extra duty pay to
teachers, tutors and/or para-professional staff
to provide afterschool classes to students
such as tutoring, homework assistance and/or
enrichment activities as needed and specified
in grant application to successfully
implement the program.
AS Grant
Development
Office
21st CCLC
Director,
ACE Site
Coordinators,
ACE Family
Engagement
Specialist
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds (265)
Local (199)
▲
▲ ▲
▲
175
(16) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP Program at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
Communication: Hold/Host meetings with
GEARUP grant staff, DEIC/SBDM
Presentations, Grant workshops for
principals of participating campuses and
Provide light snacks and refreshments during
meetings
AS Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Coordinators,
Other Staff
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
(16.1) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP program at
participating campuses which include but are
not limited to:
Travel: Travel expenses, registration fees &
memberships to attend required conferences
and meetings to fulfill grant programs’
objectives and goals
AS Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Coordinators,
Other Staff
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
(16.2) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP Grant at participating
campuses which include but are not limited
to:
Technology: Purchasing of Technology
Equipment as specified in grant application
and needed to successfully implement the
program
AS Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Coordinators,
Other Staff
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
(16.3) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP Grant at participating
campuses which include but are not limited
Office Expenditures: Purchasing of Office
supplies as specified in grant application and
needed to successfully implement the
AS Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
176
program
Coordinators,
Other Staff
(16.4) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP Grant at participating
campuses which include but are not limited
to:
Instructional Supplies: Purchasing of
instructional supplies as specified in grant
application and needed to successfully
implement the program
AS Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Coordinators,
Other Staff
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
(16.5) Conduct activities to successfully
implement GEARUP Grant at participating
campuses which include but are not limited
to:
Tutoring / Enrichment Activities & Extra
Duty Pay: Provide extra duty pay to
teachers, tutors and/or para-professional staff
to provide classes to students tutoring,
homework assistance and/or enrichment
activities as needed and any other activities
as specified in grant application to
successfully implement the program.
AS
Grant
Development
Office
GEARUP
Director,
Coordinators,
Other Staff
Increase student
performance
Federal Grant
Funds
Local (199)
▲
▲
▲
▲
177
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1T Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Response to Intervention (RtI) students at or
beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide campuses with
instructional materials as needed
for maintenance of RtI
Documentation.
Students
Identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide essential technology
equipment needed for
maintenance of RtI
Documentation.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Director will attend RtI
Professional Development
Trainings/Sessions and conduct
periodic reviews to monitor and
support the fidelity of
implementation of the RtI
Process.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Reading materials needed in
order to comply with RtI
regulations.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Purchase general supplies
needed for office operation
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) RtI staff members will utilize
(RtI) software writer to keep RtI
documentation.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director,
P, A, C
Compliance of RtI
Federal Funds
$8,250.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
178
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 T Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Response to Intervention (RtI) students at or
beyond grade level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7) Consultant will assist the RtI
Department with RtI implementation
AS
A,C,P,T,
Compliance of RtI
State, Local and
Funds
$ 4,200.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
179
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1U Reading Task Force Activities
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide training sessions on
components of reading for elementary
and secondary reading teachers
AS
ELA
Coordinators
, Principals
Evident in walk throughs,
Increased student
performance as measured
in TELPAS and STAAR,
PBMAS
Campus training
documentation
Title I ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
180
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 U Reading Task Force Activities
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2) Integrate reading and writing
connections in scope / sequence in all
curriculum documents
AS
Content Area
Coordinators
,
Principals
Curriculum Documents
Walk throughs documents
Lesson Plans
Title I ▲ ▲ ▲
▲
(3) Implement Reading Protocols to
increase reading achievement.
AS ELA
Coordinators
,
Principals
Reading Progress
monitoring tools – STAR
Reading, Tejas Lee, TPRI
Reports
Title I ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Organize book club by cluster for
parents
ALL
Librarian,
Parental
Involvement
Coordinator,
Principal,
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Participation Sign - In Campus Library ▲
1
time
▲
1
time
▲
1
time
▲
1
time
181
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.1 U Reading Task Force Activities
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Participate in the La Joya I.S.D.
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
ALL
Librarian,
Parental Involvement
Coordinator,
Principal,
Library Services &
Instructional Director
Participation Sign - In
Title I ▲ ▲ ▲
1
▲
182
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1V Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level (Library Services &
Instructional Resources Dept.)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(2) Implement the Reading and Math
Renaissance Programs
● BOY, MOY & EOY assessments will be
administered with fidelity.
Administration of STAR supports all
students and Progress Monitoring
groups with implementation of learning
progressions. Student Growth Percentile,
Lexile and Individualize Student Goals
will be monitored periodically.
● Parents will be informed and advised as
to the intention and objective of the
program.
● Home Connect Application will be used
to notify parents of the pupil’s progress.
AS
A
AS
A
Campus Feedback
Agendas/Sign In Sheets
Increased Student Academic
Achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
183
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.1V Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level (Library Services &
Instructional Resources Dept.)
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
● Student individual goals will be set
based on his/her ongoing academic
progress and will be monitored using
the Student Reading Plan to ensure
student academic success..
AS
A
AS
A
Campus Feedback
Agendas/Sign In Sheets
Increased Student Academic
Achievement
Program Usage Reports
Title I Part A
($362,975)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Implement the ESC1 Media Coop
Program( MackinVia)
● Orientations to teachers, students and
parents will be programmed at the
beginning of the academic year,
followed up by the Librarian through the
academic year. Accountability will be
monitored through Region One Data
Usage.
● Provide ongoing guidance in the
classroom and the library with Virtual
Library online resources
● Region One Battle of the Books
competition for Elementary, Middle and
High School students.
AS AS Campus Feedback
Agendas/Sign In Sheets
Increased Student Academic
Achievement Program
Usage Reports
Title I Part A
($90,629)
Local
$450.00
Region One
BOB fee
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
♢∆*(4) Promote student participation in the Texas Youth Media Awards by
submitting student projects utilizing
digital and technology media to the
Texas Library Association Committee
A A, P, T Improve student
achievement
Student Digital Learning
Projects
Submitted by Campus
Librarian
Local Funds
$2,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
184
♢(5)Provide funds for project entry fees
and student and Librarian travel to Texas
Youth Creators Awards at Texas Library
Association Conference in April 2019
AS A Increased implementation
of Digital Learning and
technology
Student Recognition
Local Funds
$2,000.00
State/Federal Funds
$13,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
♢(6) Promote and Organize La Joya
I.S.D. Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
during the month of February 2019
A A, P, T Campuses are scheduled
to visit and have an
orientation/tour of book
facility
Local Funds
0
▲
♢(7) Promote and Organize Digital
Learning Day using Imagine Learning
with students and Parents in the
Elementary level.
A A, P, T, SP Sign In
Accrued time of the program
Local Funds
0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8)Collaborate with LA Coordinator
English EOC II Reading Book Camp
during the Fall and Spring semesters.
A LA
Coordinator
Renaissance
Learning
Coordinator
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Comprehensive High
Schools Sign In
Fall
Dollar General
Grant
$4,000.00
Local Funds
0
▲ ▲
(9)Every elementary library will
promote and cultivate curiosity and
hands on activities from pre-kinder to
5th grade as they practice flexible
scheduling and team building with all
subject areas using Teacher Geek Maker
Cart at the Maker Space Station.
A A, P, T Elementary Library Calendar
Sign In
Title I Part A
$149,499.77
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
185
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and instruction program that supports
sustained growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1W Prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.
Focus: Process alignment or student results (High School)
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide a three-week TSI summer bridge
camp to incoming 9th grade students that are
accepted into the Ford NGL and T-STEM
Academies
Incomin
g 9th
A, P, C, T, SP Increase career pathway
awareness and college
readiness through TSI
instruction.. Student grades
and scores.
Federal
$116,075.00
▲ ▲
(2) Host the annual induction ceremony for
the new incoming Academy cohort students.
9th A, P, C, T, SP Provide students with acceptance
Celebration to Academies.
Sign-In Sheets
Local
$3,000.00
▲
(3) Allow for student career exploration by
providing college tours and
business/industry site visits.
9th – 12th P, C, T Create awareness of higher
education opportunities
Agenda, Sign-in Sheet,
Student Evaluations
Local
$32,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Allow for students to earn college credit
towards their college degree through dual
enrollment course offerings at each of the
campuses (tuition, books, transportation)
9th – 12th P, C, A Develop systemic process
that bring student success
and program alignment with
college certificates/ associate
degrees. Evaluation documents
HS Allotment
$292,635.00
▲
▲
▲
▲
186
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and instruction program that supports
sustained growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1W Prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.
Focus: Process alignment or student results (High School)
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5)TSI Units for T-STEM students 9th – 12th P, C Offer TSI to students at no cost
as per TEA compliance
Local
$6,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Journalism-Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics UTRGV
Summer Camp
9th – 12th A, P, C Increase STEM Awareness
Sign-In Sheet
Federal
$36,000.00 ▲ ▲
(7) Those Who Can, Teach UTRGV Summer
Camp
9th – 12th A, P, C Increase awareness in Education
Sign-In Sheet
Federal
$4,711.00 ▲ ▲
(8) Implement EDUGUIDE at T-STEM and
Ford NGL Academies
9th – 12th A, P, T, SP Provide social and emotional
support systems to students
as part of being college ready.
Student Log-In Data
CTE Funds
$21,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) Host a Meeting Luncheon to Ford NGL
and T-STEM Business and Community
Partners (meal, marketing materials, awards,
décor, supplies, etc.)
9th – 12th A, P Collaborate with Business/
Community Partners on
enhancing partnership strategies
Sign-In Sheet
Local
$3,962.00
▲
187
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and instruction program that supports
sustained growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.1W Prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning.
Focus: Process alignment or student results (High School)
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(10) Postsecondary promotional materials
that will transform the college-going
ambiance culture in our PBD schools.
9th – 12th A, P, C College-Going Culture
Transformation.
Qualitative evaluation by
students
Local
$4, 200.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(11)In-district/out-of-district travel mileage,
accommodations, and professional
development, including trainings at Region I
directly related to Ford NGL, T-STEM,
ECHS
9th – 12th A, P, C, T Campus visits and staff
development
Mileage log-in sheets
Region I evaluation sheets
State
$12,604.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(12) Provide custodial staff to assist with
weekend or evening staff development
training or student induction ceremony
9th – 12th A Required by Office of Staff
Development and host campuses
State
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) Purchase of technology equipment
(camera, camera tripod, video recorder) for
Academies Marketing Specialist-ensure
proper promotion of Academies is done
9th – 12th A Be used specifically for
promotion of Academies
Social Media response/feedback
State
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(14) Select High School Academy Teachers
to participate in Academic Leadership
Alliance (ALA) and the Rio Grande Valley
Externship Program.
9th – 12th Increase student achievement Local
$47,400.00
▲
188
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊∆(*1)Accept and enforce the La Joya
I.S.D. and Protecting Children in the
21st Century Act posted on the district
web page (link:www.lajoyaisd.com)
All users – parents, students and staff
must read and sign Acceptable Use
Policy agreements.
AS P,T,A,AS Acceptable Use Policy
signed forms
Improved student safety
on the Internet.
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(2) Promote positive school
culture that supports the safe and
responsible use of technology with
Common Sense Education’s K-12
Digital Citizenship Curriculum (commonsensemedia.org) Anti-
cyberbullying lessons will be taught for
K-12th grade students
AS P,T,A,AS Safe digital learning
environment for all;
lessons included in
lesson plans
Local
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (3) Provide network content
filter/firewall and antivirus
tools/software to provide safe Internet
access to all students/staff to meet
CIPA requirements, including a mobile
device management software / program.
AS A Firewall in place on
network; Protecting
Children in the 21st
Century Act/AUP
forms of improved/safe
technology use
Local Funds
$336,000.00
(053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (4) Provide funds for Email accounts
and Email Security Suite to provide a
safe email environment for all district
staff.
AS A Safe email
communications
Local Funds
$80,000.00 (053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
189
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ◊ (5) Provide funds for Wireless
Security Suite for a safe wireless
network for all students and staff
AS A Safe digital
environment for all
Local Funds
$8,500.00 (053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (6) Provide funds for Self-Reset
Password Portal (renewal) AS A Assist staff in
recovering password
Local Funds
$500.00 (053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (7) Provide funds for “Hello ID”
single sign on software/program –
Dashboard solution for all district users
for online services
AS A Improved Internet
access to resources
Local Funds
$6,000.00 (053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (8) Provide funds for IT Helpdesk
software to assist with district wide
technical work order and support
AS A Improved technical
assistance
Work Orders
Local Funds
$4,000.00 (053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (9) Seek e-Rate funds to acquire
priority services for fiber circuits and
equipment, Internet access and SIP
trunks (VOIP) at 100% ERate funds.
AS A ERate Applications
Improved Connectivity
Improved student
achievement and staff
productivity
100% E-Rate funds
$291,000.00 (053 Utilities
199-51-6259)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
190
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ◊ (10) Seek ERate funds for network
upgrades to increase the wireless
coverage / capacity at selected
campuses (at 15% district share of
funds)
AS A ERate Applications
Improved Connectivity
E-Rate funds requested
$196,025.93
15% District Share
$29,403.89 (053 E-Rate
199-12-6299-02)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (11) Provide funds for maintenance
hours and fiber connectivity to and
from Network Operating Center (NOC)
to LJISD Police Dept, Planetarium,
Havana Warehouse /Storage and Carter
ECHS to STC
AS A Internet Connectivity Local
Non-ERate Projects
$55,850.00
(053 Utilities
199-51-6259)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (12) Provide funds for Network
Security Monitoring to provide a safe
network for all district staff and
students; includes vulnerability
assessment, penetration test, and
employee training
AS A Safer network
Elimination of potential
ransomware attacks,
spam and malicious
emails
Local Funds
$61,000.00
(053 Network
Security
199-53-6249-00)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (13) Provide funds for the yearly
maintenance, update, and support for
the Hayes Software Solutions for
technology inventory.
AS A “Real-time” inventory
reports
Local Funds
$18,766.50
(053 Supplies
199-12-6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
191
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ◊ (14) Provide training to campus staff
on the implementation and use of the
online Technology Inventory program
and software (Hayes Software
Solutions) to keep up-to-date campus
inventory.
AS A Sign In Sheets,
Agendas
Improved Technology
Inventory
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (15) Provide funds for infrastructure
and technology upgrades AS A Improved network
connectivity and access
to technology tools /
resources
Local Funds
$10,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (16) Provide funds to acquire “Funds
for Learning” software to seek e-Rate
funding.
AS A Access to & processing
of ERate Applications
Student achievement
Local Funds
$1,300.00 (6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (17) Provide funds to the purchase of
SSL Certificate for Email System
(renew every 3 to 5 years)
AS A Secure email processing Local Funds
$600.00 (6399)
◊ (18) Provide funds for PRTG
software needed to monitor network
internet bandwidth to be able to provide
adequate accessibility.
AS A Improved network
connectivity and
accessibility
Local Funds
$500.00
(6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (19) Provide technical support to
assure staff has access to technology
tools to streamline administrative
functions (Skyward, Kronos, Alio,
DMAC, and online HR applications).
AS A Improved time and
effort
Work Orders
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
192
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ◊ (20) Provide funds to pay mileage to
staff, as needed, in order to maintain
the district network infrastructure and
district technology related business.
AS A P.O.
Improve access to
district resources;
academic achievement
Local funds
$1,700.00
(6411)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (21) Provide funds for technician
uniforms in the Instructional Resources
and Technology Department.
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
$2,000.00
(6149)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (22) Provide funds to purchase
gasoline, oil, and maintenance for
department vehicles, including Mobile
Tech Lab.
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
$2,000.00
(6311)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (23) Provide funds for the required
state inspection sticker for department
vehicles.
A A Purchase Order
State vehicle
requirement compliance
Local Funds
$40.00
(6249)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (24) Provide funds to pay copier
machine maintenance fee in
technology department
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
Local Funds
$2,738.52
(6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (25) Provide funds to post mandatory
publications on the Monitor, local
newspaper.
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
$2,500.00
(6499)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
193
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ◊ (26) Provide funds for the certified
mailing of documents / correspondence
via Federal Express.
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
$300.00
(6299)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (27) Provide funds to purchase safety
and wellness incentives for the
department staff
A Purchase Order Local Funds
$4,000.00
(6497)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(28) Provide funds for the purchase of
a department vehicle
A A Purchase Order Local Funds
$18,000.00
(6631)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(29) Provide funds for overtime
payment to Network Technicians, IRT
Staff to help with installation of
technology tools, technical support and
at PD sessions.
A A Payroll Stipend Report Local Funds
$12,000.00
(199-11-6121)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(30) Provide funds for Wireless MiFi
“hotspots” for department use and for
router on the La Joya ISD Mobile Tech
Lab
AS A Increase wireless
accessibility
Local Funds
$2,735.28
(6259)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(31) Provide funds for the purchase of
technology equipment and supplies for
the La Joya ISD 21st Century Learning
Mobile Tech Lab
AS A Increased access to
Internet in remote areas;
increased student
achievement
Local
$1,000.00
(6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
194
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 (32) Provide funds to equip and furnish
areas designated as Makerspaces and
the LJISD Technology Incubator to
expose students to computer science,
21st Century skills and emerging
technology tools, apps, programs and
software.
AS A Increase the acquisition
and learning of 21st
Century skills in the
STEM and Computer
Science fields
State Comp 162
$2,000.00 (6397)
Local Funds
$10,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (33) Purchase computers on wheels,
multimedia carts, document cameras,
video projectors, digital cameras, smart
boards, classroom response systems,
iPads, iOS & Android Apps, Apple
iTunes Cards, interactive white boards,
e-Book readers, virtual reality goggles,
3D printers, robotics kits, and other
emerging technology tools and
supplies to allow for the integration of
technology and 21st Century skills in
curriculum lessons and activities.
AS P, T, A, AS Purchase Orders
Improved student
achievement
Effective technology
integration
Local Funds
$15,000.00
State Comp 162
$6,115.00 (6397)
$1,000.00 (6399)
Price varies by tool
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (34) Purchase supplies, and
materials, consumables, computers,
printers, and furniture, for the
operation of the technology
department.
AS A Purchase Orders
Improve quality of
work and performance
in the department
Local Funds
$65,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
195
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊ (35) Provide funds to train and
sustain a Technology Academy of
teachers within the district to offer a
Google, Apple, and Microsoft
Innovative Education Academy to
utilize innovative technologies, tech
integration strategies and SAMR
Model to impact teaching and learning.
A A Agreements, Sign In
Sheets, Agendas
Increased Student
Achievement
Transformation of
Teaching and Learning via
Digital Means
State Comp 162
$6,080.00
(6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (36) Provide funds to acquire
technology supplies and tools for
Google, Apple, and Microsoft
Innovative Education Academy
members
A A Purchase Orders
Increase in Digital
Learning Environments
State Comp 162
$5,000.00 (6397)
$2,800.00 (6399)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (37) ) Provide funds for supplies,
tools, training, maintenance, creation
and integration of STEM-related,
Computer Science, 21st Century Skills,
emerging technology tools, and
MakerSpace activities, including
support for Research and Design
lessons (virtual / augmented reality,
app creation, 3D printing, drones,
coding, and robotics)
AS A Improved student
achievement
Increase in integration of
21st Century Skills and
access to emerging
technology
State Comp 162
$5,280.00
(6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
196
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊ (38) Provide funds for staff hired
during after school and/or Saturday
hours for instructional purposes on
the Mobile Tech Lab as well as
Tech Integration/STEM planning
A A,P Log of Activities
Mobile Tech Lab
Schedule
Stipend Requests
State Comp 162
$10,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Δ (39) Provide funds and training
for Blackboard to offer a
communication tool, cloud storage
of curriculum and the ability to
discuss topics for students and staff
A A All 9th-12th grade
students and staff
Federal 255
$30,000.00 (6399)
$8,000.00 (6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (40) Provide and sustain training
to professional staff selected to
teach in the LJISD Virtual
Academy; Training will be
provided.
AS A Course Registration,
Agendas
Improved student
achievement.
Federal 255
$5,000.00 (6399)
$20,000.00 (6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (41) Train administrators and
teachers to recognize and identify
exemplary levels of use of
technology tools and technology
integration via SAMR Model.
AS A Improved student
achievement.
State Comp 162
$1,920.00
(6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
197
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊Δ* (42) Provide TESA (Teacher
Expectations & Student
Achievement training to first year
teachers to impact student
achievement.
AS
P
New T
Lesson Plans, Walk-
Throughs; Increased
lesson delivery
effectiveness; Increased
student achievement
State Comp 162
$6,200.00 (6399)
$19,200.00 (6118)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊Δ* (43) Provide training and
supplies for the intentional
implementation of the Hour of
Code during Computer Science
Week and National STEM Day
A A, P, T Improved student
achievement; campus
plans-coding & STEM
activities
State Comp 162
$3,840.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊Δ* (44) Promote the integration of
technology activities for Digital
Learning Day in February 2019 such
as digital storytelling, coding,
Minecraft, digital citizenship,
Makerspaces or imagination stations,
VR/AR, etc. (Alliance for Excellent
Education: www.digitallearningday.org
AS P, T, A Improved student
achievement
Increase in integration
of 21st Century Skills
and access to emerging
technology
Local Funds
$2,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(45) Provide funds for hosting of
the annual EdTech Institute for all
La Joya ISD staff
AS Technology
Instr.
Resources
Director,
Staff
Institute Attendance
Reports
Improved Technology
Integration in Class
Instruction
Local Funds
$3,000.00 (6497)
Federal Funds
$20,160.00 (6118)
$1,080.00 (6399)
▲
198
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(46) Provide custodial fee when
staff development sessions are held
on weekends and/or after work
hours
AS A Request for Custodian Local Funds
$2,000.00
(199-51-6121)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(47) Provide food and meal items
for meetings and staff development
sessions
AS A Request for CNS
services
Purchase Orders
Local Funds
$6,000.00
(199-12-6498)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(48) Provide funds for incentives
for technology PD presenters
AS A Increased participation
in technology
integration initiatives
Local Funds
$1,000.00 (6497)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(49) Provide funds for staff to
attend technology related
conference(s) and PD sessions;
provide registration, meals, travel,
and rental car
AS A Purchase Orders
Travel Forms
Certificates of
attendance
Local
$18,300.00 (6411-01)
State Comp 162
$1,200.00
▲ ▲ ▲
◊Δ* (50) Provide funds for training,
support and tech resources for
Model Technology Campus and
STEM / STEAM designated
campuses
AS A Purchase Orders Federal 255
$______________
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
199
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(51) Provide funds for stipends for
Campus Technologists
AS P, T
Technology
Instr. Res.
Coord., Staff
Compliance with Tech
Integration
Requirements
State Comp 162
$69,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(52) Provide funds and support to
campuses with teams competing in
the First Lego League through
FIRST Robotics Competitions (For
Inspiration & Recognition of
Science & Technology)
AS Technology
Instr. Res.
Director, Staff
Campus
Coaches
Increased awareness,
exploration and research
on real-world
engineering challenges
as students develop
solutions via LEGO-
based robots of their
own design
Local Funds
$4,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (53) Provide Tech I3 Camps to
students Camp RED–Robotics,
Engineering, Drones;
STEM/STEAM, 3D Printing, and
Coding Camps. Teach students
problem-solving skills while
developing their science,
technology, engineering and math
skills.
AS
A, P, T
Technology
Instr. Res.
Director,
Staff
Camp
Instructors
Improved student
achievement
Increased awareness and
participation in STEM
fields
State Comp 162
$10,860.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
200
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊Δ*(54) Provide opportunities for
students to participate in the
Congressional App Challenge for 9th-
12th grade students. Students will
develop an app for a real life need.
AS A, T Student recognition Local Funds
Based on Student
Results
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (55) Provide students Grades 8th -
12th the opportunity to take Virtual
Classes via Texas Virtual School
Network
A, O A Student achievement Local Funds Student pays 50% of cost
per course
District pays 50% of
course fee per student
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(56) Provide students, grades 3rd –
12th G-mail account (as requested
by teachers for use with Google
Classroom) with filtering by the
district Intranet.
AS A Student Gmail Accounts None ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(57) Keep up to date
technology inventory
status/reports for
budgeting purposes
AS A Budget allocation for
technology purposes
Local/State/Federal
funds
15% of campus budget
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
201
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊∆*(58) Implement annual
purchasing procedures to maintain
campuses at least at a 4-1
student/computer ratio, and
purchase emerging technology
tools.
AS A,P Purchase Orders
Campus budget reports
Local / State / Federal
Funds
(15% of budget
allocated for
technology)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
∆*(59) Research and apply for grant
opportunities in the area of
technology applications and
technology integration.
AS A Completed grant
applications; approved
grants.
Grants
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(60) Utilize software
management systems such as
Project Share, Texas Gateway, and
the Texas Success Initiatives:
MSTAR, i-Station, and Think
Through Math to promote online
staff development and access to
learning materials
AS A Improved student
achievement.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
202
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(61) Utilize LJISD staff development
survey results to analyze and plan staff
development on technology integration
to meet teacher needs and acquire
emerging technology tools aligned to
the Long Range Plan for Technology,
2006-2020
AS A,P,T Survey Results -0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(62) Integrate the International
Society for Technology Education
(ISTE) technology standards for
students, teachers, and
administrators and Profiles for
Technology Literate Students in
lessons and as described in the
district-wide technology integration
plan
A A Increased participation
in technology
integration initiatives;
Increase in technology
literate students
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(63) Monitor the teaching of
required Technology Application
TEKS, K-8th grade, to students by
integrating them into academic content
areas and lessons
AS A Improved student
achievement
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
203
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(64) Provide funds to purchase
Technology Application TEKS
lessons from Learning.com and
Nearpod Resources for Tech
Academy teachers (K-8th grades)
AS A Improved student
achievement and
technology literate
students
Federal Funds
$10,000.00
(if approved)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (65) Expand the involvement of
core area C&I staff in promoting
the integration of technology into
all areas of the curriculum through
Summer Curriculum Writing
Projects and staff development
efforts. Summer curriculum projects
will be utilized by teachers to
integrate technology in class
instruction across the content areas.
AS P,T,A,AS Sign In Sheets,
Agendas for curriculum
writing projects
Local / Federal Funds
$10,000.00 if
implemented
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆* (66) Implement goals
and objectives included
in the LJISD district wide
Technology Integration
Plan and utilize these
goals for the purchasing
of technology devices.
AS P,T,A,AS Lesson Plan Activities
of Technology
Integration
Purchase Orders
Local / Federal Funds
(based on
campus/dept. needs)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
204
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
∆* (67) Utilize district /campus web
pages to communicate school news
/ events, educational resources and
provide access to district personnel
and the community.
AS P,T,A,AS Web page presence
Improved
communication with
community/parents
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆* (68) Review the A+ and
College Ready Initiative and
provide professional development
sessions for 8th grade Social
Studies teachers to enhance
learning activities and lessons via
digital means (expand teacher’s use
in Google and Apple platforms)
AS P,T,A,AS Improved student
achievement
Local Funds $480.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆* (69) Review, support,
and implement the 21st Century
Learning Initiative (elementary) and
provide professional development
opportunities to staff on Coding to
promote logical thinking and problem
solving. Training aligned to the
Technology Applications TEKS
126.6(b) (1), (4) and 126.7 (b) (1),(4)
AS A, P, T Sign In Sheets, Agendas
Improved student
achievement and
awareness of Computer
Science skills
Local
$480.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
205
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.2 Provide technology resources that promote student
learning.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summati
ve Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(70) Provide support for the
following science fair categories:
Robotics and Intelligent Machines,
Engineering Mechanics,
Environmental Engineering
AS
Middle
School
Technology
Instr.
Resources
Director,
Staff
Increased awareness
and participation in
STEM fields
Local
$2,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(71) Assist in providing and
integrating lessons at the Student
Learning Center and Planetarium
based on the National Science
Education Standards – D) Earth and
Space Science and E) Science and
Technology
AS Technology
Instr.
Resources
Director,
Staff
Increased awareness
and participation in
STEM fields
Local
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
206
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(Elementary)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)*Visit colleges and
universities.
5th P, T, C
Increase the number of
students attending
colleges and universities
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
207
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(Middle School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)*Visit colleges and universities.
6th-8th P, T, C,
Increase the number of
students attending colleges
and universities
Campus Budget ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) *Administer TSI to students
that have been accepted into an
Early College High School,
STEM Early College High
School, Programs by Design
including Academy of Health
Science Professions-STEM and
College Algebra Track students
8th P, A, C Increase the number of
students ready to enroll in
Programs by Design.
Campus Budget ▲
(3)*Provide ACT prep sessions 7th Grade Director of
Advanced
Academics
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
college
$2,000
Federal Program
▲
208
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)* Ensure that students use
AVID Strategies in core content area classes.
9th-12th
P, A, T
Increase the number of
students prepared to
enter postsecondary
education
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) *Provide dual credit
program classes.
9th-12th
P, C, College & Career
Readiness Dept.
Increase College going
rates
High School
Allotment
Funding
Estimated Cost
$255,500
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)*Lead the District College &
Career Readiness Task Force.
9th-12t- College & Career
Readiness Dept. Agenda, Sign-in Local Funds
$1000.00
▲
(4)* Provide students the
opportunity to attend the Texas
National Hispanic Institute and
Celebration Event.
9th-12th
College & Career
Readiness Dept.,
Counselors
Increase students
leadership skills
Federal Program
$25,000
▲ ▲
(5) *Enroll students in
College preparation ELA/Math
Classes to be TSI complete.
12th A, C Increase the number of
students being TSI
complete
N/A ▲
(6)Provide counselors with
training procedures for the
National Hispanic Institute.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase student
leadership skills
N/A ▲
209
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3
Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7)* Provide TSI prep-sessions
and Administer TSI Exam.
9th-12th A, C, Test
Coordinator
TSI Proctor
Increase the number of
students ready to enroll
in a dual and concurrent
enrollment courses
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(8) *Provide ACT Prep
Sessions.
11th,12th P, A, C Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
▲(9)*Administer the PSAT
test.
11th Test
Coordinators
Increase the number of
students prepared to take
ACT/SAT and score at
entry level
High School
Allotment
Funding
PSAT-$6,000
(est.)
▲
▲(10) *Interpret PSAT test
results through individual
counseling sessions.
11th C
Counselor Sign in Logs N/A ▲ ▲
210
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum
and instruction program that supports sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(10)*Provide Dual Credit
Program Parent Meetings.
9th -12th C,
College &
Career
Readiness
Dept.
Sign-ins, Agenda N/A ▲ ▲
(11)*Administer the ACT exam. 11th and
12th
P,C,
Test
Coordinato
r
Increase the number of
students ready for post-
secondary education
$120,000.00
▲ ▲
(12) Plan, prepare and coordinate
ACT training for high school test
coordinators.
11th and
12th
College
Readiness
Director, A
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education.
N/A ▲ ▲
(13)Provide TSI preparation
utilizing Silver Lining
training/materials, amongst other
identified resources
AS P, A Increase the number of
students graduating
college ready
Federal Program
$30,200
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
211
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(14)Ensure College Prep Course
teachers attend Staff
Development training at Region
One Service Center
12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase the number of
student that are TSI
complete
N/A ▲
(15)Ensure the comprehensive
and early college high school has
the required TSI units available
for testing.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Prepare students to
enter post-secondary
education
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16)Ensure all dual enrollment
instructors submit necessary
documentation in the Fall and
Spring in order to receive the
stipend.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
STC Rosters $129,000.00 ▲ ▲
(17)Lead the Dual Enrollment
Instructor Meetings as needed
throughout the semester.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Sign In forms and
meeting agendas
N/A ▲ ▲
(18)Coordinate, prepare, plan and
lead the Dual Credit Program
online registration process in the
Fall, Spring and Summer.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase college going
rate
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲
212
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(19)Lead the South Texas College
Dual Credit Program High School
Counselor training with topic on:
*Dual Credit Program
Participation requirements
*Student Admission Process
*Academic Advisement
*DE Credit hour limitation
*Registering for courses
*Dropping courses
*Enrolling in Independent
Courses
*DE registration appeals
* Satisfactory Academic Progress
Standard
*Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase college
participation and
persistence rate
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20)Ensure that all La Joya I.S.D.
high school counselors have been
trained through South Texas
College on the College Advisor
Program.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director &
South Texas
College
Increase the number of
students prepared to
enter post-secondary
education
N/A ▲ ▲
213
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(21)Coordinate, prepare and plan
the South Texas College Senior
Drive in the Spring.
12th College
Readiness
Director &
South Texas
College
Increase the number of
Seniors registered to
attend college
N/A ▲
(22)Coordinate, prepare and lead a
Dual Credit Program Administrator
training to ensure duties and
responsibilities of the evening
program.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase college going
rates
N/A ▲
(23)Participate in South Texas
College Advisory Board
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(24)Train high school counselors
on South Texas College and the
University of Texas Core
Curriculum.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase college going
rates
N/A ▲ ▲
214
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(25)Coordinate, prepare and purchase
all textbooks and supplies needed,
including transportation for students
attending the South Texas College
Academies which are:
*Dual Enrollment Engineering
Academy
*Dual Enrollment Medical Science
Academy
*Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice
Academy
*Dual Enrollment Business Academy
*Dual Enrollment Computer Science
1lth-12th College
Readiness
Department
Increase college going
rates
High School
Allotment
$222,000.00
▲ ▲
(26) Ensure that South Texas
College and the University of
Texas, Rio Grande Valley’s
Memorandum of Understanding is
board approved.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Director
Increase college going
rates
$0
▲
215
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.3 Promote post-secondary education.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
(High School)
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(27) Ensure that ACT test files are
uploaded yearly in order to
administer the ACT exam.
11th-12th College
Readiness
Director &
Evaluation &
Accountability
Department
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education
N/A ▲ ▲
(28) Ensure that ACT’s graduation
Senior class student scores are
downloaded from the ACT CD.
11th-12th College
Readiness
Department &
Computer
Services
Department
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education
N/A ▲
(29) Ensure AVID Teachers and
the Site Team attend AVID
summer staff development
9th-12th College
Readiness
Department
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education
$55,00.00 ▲
(30) AVID Teachers in conjunction
with the ELA Department will host
a conference.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Department &
AVID
Teachers
Increase the number of
students ready to enter
post-secondary
education.
N/A ▲
(31) Ensure all high schools are
AVID Certified.
9th-12th College
Readiness
Department
Increase college going
rates
N/A ▲
216
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Staff Development
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)Provide professional growth
opportunities for all elementary
and secondary teachers that
integrates the use of materials,
equipment, inquiry strategies, and
TEKS focus into their instruction
for all educational Core Areas:
Science, Math, Language Arts,
Social Studies, Bilingual,
Central Office Departments,
Staff Development Department
AS AS,P,A
Science
Coordinators,
Math
Coordinators,
Language
Arts
Coordinators,
Social Studies
Coordinators,
Bilingual
Director,
Staff
Development
Coordinator
Documented classroom
observations, sign-ins,
agendas
Improved student
performance on
TAKS/STAAR
Local Funds,
Federal Funds, and
State Comp.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
217
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Staff Development
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2)* Provide teachers with
T.O.T. on Cooperative Learning
T Staff
Development
Coordinator
P
Training Evaluations
Administrators
walkthroughs
Improved student
performance on
TAKS/STAAR
Local Funds, Federal
Funds and
State Funds
$6,000.00- Teacher
Stipend 162-13-6118-46-877-6-30-000
$1440.00 - Presenter 199-13-6291-46-877-6-99-000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)*Provide Staff Development
for 2nd & 3rd year teachers new
to the district.
T Staff
Development
Coordinator
P
Training Evaluations
Administrators
walkthroughs
Improved student
performance on
TAKS/STAAR
Local Funds,
Federal Funds and
State Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4)*Coordinate staff
development sessions via
Professional Development
System (PDS),Summer Staff
Development Catalog, monthly
calendars, and yearly calendar.
T Staff
Development
Coordinator
P
Actual product
development
Local Funds, Federal
Funds and
State Funds
$22,316.00 - PDS 199-13-6399-46-877-6-99-000
$10,000.00-Yearly Calendar 211-13-6298-46-877-6-30-000
$8,997.00- Catalog &
Monthly Calendars 199-13-6298-46-877-6-99-000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
218
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
(5)* Coordinate Elementary
Teacher Trainings and STEM
and STEAM Trainings by
Region One or other
organizations
T Staff
Development
Coord.,
Elementary
Executive
Director, P
Actual product
development Federal Funds (255) ▲ ▲ ▲
(6)* Coordinate PBL
Trainings for Teacher
Training
Staff
Development
Coord., P
Academies
Director
Actual product
development Federal Funds (255)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(7)*Coordinate & Support
On-line trainings.
T AS,P,A Science Coors,
Math Coordrs,
Language Arts
Coordinators,
Social Studies
Coord ., Bilingual
Director,
Staff
Development
Coordinator
P
Training Evaluations
Administrators
walkthroughs
Improved student
performance on
TAKS/STAAR
Local Funds,
Federal Funds and
State Funds
$169,813.00 -
PD360/Edivate 211-13-6291-46-877-6-30-000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
219
La Joya Independent School DistrictPD360
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4A Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
§504/Dyslexia (A)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with §504
regulations.
Students
identified
under
§504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
State Comp. Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide general supplies
needed to conduct appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with §504
regulations.
Students
identified
under
§504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
Local Funds
$ 11, 300.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Provide food/non food
products needed to conduct
appropriate professional.
development to staff in order to
comply with §504 regulations.
Students
identified
under
§504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
Local Funds
$ 500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Provide reading materials
needed to conduct appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with §504
regulations.
Students
identified
under
§504
A,P,T Compliance of §504
Local Funds
$ 1,200.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
220
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.4B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Advanced Academic Services (B)
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocati on
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.Offer ongoing staff development
in the area of technology for GT /
Pre AP /AP teachers
GT Ss
Adv.
Acad.
Services
Coord./
P/A
Sign-in sheets/Agendas
Teacher self-assessments
related to Technology
Title I /Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2.Provide new GT teachers the
initial 30 clock-hour professional
development in GT education
GT Ss Adv.
Acad.
Services
Coord.
T/P
Teacher certificates;
Increase the # of GT
students achieving
commended performance
in identified foundation
curricular areas
Title I /Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3.Provide a minimum of 6 hours
annually of professional
development in gifted/talented
education for all GT teachers
GT Ss Adv.
Acad.
Services
Coord.
T/P
Teacher certificates;
Increase the # of GT
students achieving
commended performance
in identified foundation
curricular areas
Title I /Local ▲ ▲ ▲
221
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.4B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Advanced Academic Services (B)
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4. Provide new administrators
/counselors 6 hours of staff
development on nature and needs
of GT students and program
options
GT Ss Adv.
Acad.
Services
Coord./T
Increase GT students’
performance on TAKS
5% commended
Title I/Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5. Provide Pre-AP/AP training
opportunities for teachers Current
Pre AP/AP teachers from each
secondary campus are assigned by
the campus principal on a yearly
basis to attend APSI trainings(
Teachers are eligible to attend
every other year and must be
assigned to the Pre AP / AP course
s/he was trained in order to receive
reimbursement
Sec. Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Coord./P
Increase # of AP courses
by 5%
• Certificates
Title I/Local ▲ ▲
222
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Objective 1: The district will implement a rigorous
curriculum and instruction program that supports sustained
growth in student achievement.
Goal 1.4B Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Advanced Academic Services (B)
Students
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
6. To provide staff development
opportunities for GT/Pre AP / AP
teachers to expand their ability to
differentiate instruction through
process, content, and/or products.
Teachers in turn will be able to
provide a continuum of learning
experiences for students to be
able to develop advanced level
products and/or performances such
as those provided through the
Texas Performance Standards
Project.
GT Ss Adv. Acad.
Services
Coord./P
Sign-in sheets/Agendas
Teacher self-assessments
Resources; Texas
Performance Standards
Project;
Increase GT students’
performance on STAAR
5% commended
Title I/Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
7. Attend and conduct professional
development activities and meetings
to enhance Leadership Skills to
improve student achievement.
All
Students
Adv.
Academic
Services
Director /
Increase Student
Achievement
Title I /Local
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
223
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
● General supplies
199
$1,574.00
8. Provide each teacher new to
the district an orientation to the
district’s gifted/talented
identification processes and the
district’s services for
gifted/talented students.
GT/Pre
AP/ AP
Adv. Acad.
Services
Director/ P
Increase GT students’
performance on STAAR
Sign in sheets
Certificates
Title I /Local
$0.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
224
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Bilingual/ESL (C)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Professional development will be
provided to improve the knowledge and
instruction of administrators and
teachers regarding effective instructional
practices/program requirements
1. Secondary administrators ● SIOP for administrators
● Title III Teacher Facilitators’
Meetings
● LPAC Training
● English Learner Progress
Monitoing Plan
● ELL accountability Systems
● TELPAS-ELPS
● Dual Language
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Administrators
Content area
coordinators
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Title III
$ 1,000.00
State Bilingual
$ 5,000.00
Program Manual
SIOP Books
ELPS Tool Kit
EL PM Plans
Instructional Guides
LPAC Binders
LPAC Manuals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
225
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Bilingual/ESL (C)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2. Elementary administrators
● DLE for administrators
● Early Childhood Trainings
● DLE committee meetings
● LPAC Training
● English Learner Monitoring
Plan
● ELL accountability Systems
● TELPAS-ELPS
● Guided Reading
● District Share Fairs
● LAS Links
● Key Components of DLE
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Principal
Administrators
Content area
Coordinators
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Title III
$ 1,000.00
State Bilingual
$ 5,000.00
Program Manual
LPAC Binders
LPAC Manuals
Instructional Guides
ELPS Tool Kit
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
226
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Bilingual/ESL (C)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 3. Secondary Teachers
● 3 day Initial SIOP training ● Title III Teacher Facilitator
Training ● English Learner Progress
Monitoring Plan ● Differentiate Instruction for
ELLs ● TELPAS-ELPS ● LAS Links ● Language & Literacy in the
classroom ● ELPS Academy ● LPAC Training ● District Share Fairs ● After school share sessions ● Early Release
(FILAS/ESOL/NCRI) ● Content Area Specific Training ● Note -Taking Strategies
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Teachers
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Title III
$ 5,000.00
State Bilingual
$ 70,000.00
Teacher Manuals
SIOP Books
ELPS Tool Kit
Linguistic Plans
Instructional Guides
LPAC Binders
LPAC Manuals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
227
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Bilingual/ESL (C)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 4. Elementary Teachers
● 3 day Initial DLE training ● DLE committee trainings ● DLE Key Components ● English Learner Progress
Monitoring Plan ● LPAC Trainings ● Sheltered Instruction in Math ● Center/Small group Instruction ● TELPAS-ELPS ● Pre-LAS/LAS Links ● Early Childhood Curriculum ● ELPS Academy ● Aprendamos a Leer ● Imagine Learning-Español ● Guided Reading ● DLE Lesson Cycle
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Teachers
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Title III
$2,000 (District)
State Bilingual
$ 120,000 (District)
Teacher Manuals
Instructional Guides
ELPS Tool Kit
PK-1st Curriculum
Binder
AccELLerate
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
5. Campus LPAC clerk will
attend all scheduled meetings
and trainings.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Verification of tasks
LPAC Binders
LPAC Clerk’s Binder
LPAC documentation
State Bilingual
$ 1500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
228
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4C Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Bilingual/ESL (C)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 6. Materials and resources will be
purchased for the different
trainings offered through the
school year and the summer.
EL Bilingual/ESL
Department
Administrators
Teachers
Content area
coordinators
Agendas
Sign-ins
ERO Certificates
Title III
$2,000.00
State Bilingual
$ 100,000
Printed Manuals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
229
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 1.4D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Admissions & Records (D)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide training on the
Student Permanent Record
Guidelines
AS A Student Directory
Facilitate contact with
parent/guardian
Audit on Student
Permanent Record
Guidelines
Local Funds-199
$375.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide training on the
TREx (Texas Records
Exchange System)
AS A Facilitate enrollment of
students by obtaining
school records in a
timely manner
Ensure proper placement
Local Funds-199
$75.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
230
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 1.4D Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Admissions & Records (D)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(3) Provide Training on the
McKinney-Vento Act
(4) Train campus secretaries
on the yearly records retention
process as per the Texas
Records Control Schedule.
AS
AS
A, P, S
A
Identify students facing
homeless situations
Increase student
Attendance
Accurate record keeping
Compliance with the
Texas State Library and
Archives Commission
Local Funds-199
$83.00
Local Funds-199
$100.00
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
Attendance/Truancy Div.
(5) Provide training on the
District Student Attendance
Guidelines.
AS A Attendance manual
District Student
Attendance Guidelines
Audit
Increase student
attendance
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Provide training on
attendance and truancy
procedures.
AS A Accurate reporting of
data to TEA
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
231
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development Goal 1: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 1.4E Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level by providing quality
Professional Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Inst. Resources & Tech. (E)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
◊∆*(1) Provide training to
campus staff on the
implementation and use of
the online Technology
Inventory program and
software (Hayes Software
Solutions) to keep up-to-
date campus inventory.
AS A Sign In Sheets, Agendas
Improved student
achievement.
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊∆*(2) Train teachers on the
required Technology
Application TEKS, K-8th grade,
to students by integrating them into
academic content areas and lessons
AS A Improved student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (3) Train administrators and teachers
to recognize and identify exemplary
and levels of use of technology tools
and technology integration via SAMR
Model.
AS A Improved student
achievement.
None ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊(4) Train teachers how to use online
resources and digital learning
platforms to impact teaching and
learning including, but not limited to
AS
A Lesson Plans
Student Assessments
Improved student
achievement.
Title I Funds:
$7,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
232
Google Classroom, iTunesU, iPad
Classroom App, Edmodo, BlackBoard
Learn
◊∆*(5) Provide TESA (Teacher
Expectations & Student Achievement
training to first year teachers to impact
student achievement.
AS
NEW P,T,A,AS Lesson Plans, Walk
throughs; Increased
lesson delivery
effectiveness; Increased
student achievement
Federal Funds
$55,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (6) Provide and sustain training to
professional staff selected to teach in
the LJISD Virtual Academy; Training
will be provided by Texas A&M
University.
AS A Course Registration,
Agendas
Improved student
achievement.
Local Funds
$8,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Δ (7) Provide funds and training for
Blackboard to offer a communication
tool, cloud storage of curriculum and
the ability to discuss topics for
students and staff
A A All 9th-12th grade
students and staff
Local Funds
$43,900.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (8) Sustain a Technology Teacher
Academy of teachers within the
district to offer a Google Academy and
an Apple Academy to utilize
innovative technologies and strategies
to impact teaching and learning.
Provide appropriate staff development
to the participants.
A A Agreements, Sign In
Sheets, Agendas
Increased Student
Achievement
Transformation of
Teaching and Learning
via Digital Means
State / Federal
Funds
$6,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) Provide funds and training
opportunities for staff to attend
technology related conference(s) and
PD sessions; provide registration,
meals, travel, and rental car
AS A Purchase Orders
Travel Forms
Certificates of
attendance; Follow up
activities
Local / Federal
Funds
$18,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
◊ (10) Provide technical support and
training to assure staff has access to
technology tools to streamline
administrative functions (Skyward,
Kronos, Alio, DMAC, and online HR
applications).
AS A Improved time and
effort. Sign in
Sheets/Agendas
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
233
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4E Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Staff Development.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(11)Provide STAR Renaissance
training for district and campus
leaders in order to use student data to
address instruction
AS Asst. Supt.,
Executive
Directors,
Coordinators,
Principals,
Library
Services &
Instructional
Resources
Director
Agendas
Sign-In Sheets
Increase student
performance in TELPAS,
STAAR
Title I Funds ▲
◊Δ*(12) Promote and provide training
and supplies for the intentional
implementation of the Hour of Code
A A, P, T Improved student
achievement; campus
plans-coding activities
Local / Federal
Funds
$3,575.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) Implement the 21st Century
Learning Initiative and provide
professional development
opportunities to elementary staff on
Coding to bring awareness and
experiences to students in the area of
Computer Science in promoting
logical thinking and problem solving.
Training will be aligned to the
Technology Applications TEKS
126.6(b) (1), (4) and 126.7 (b) (1),(4)
AS A, P, T Completed lessons on
Code.org
Improved student
achievement and
awareness of Computer
Science skills
Increased awareness and
participation in STEM
fields
Local Funds
$3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
234
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student
Goal 1.4F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Special Ed. (F)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide staff development to
professional personnel on the
District's Special Education
Teacher Handbook/In Class
Support Protocols/ Co-teaching
Approaches, and the Legal
Framework.
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Diagnostician
s
Agendas and Sign-In
Compliance with
Federal,
State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲
(2)Provide staff development to
professional personnel on the
ARD process and state
assessment decision-making
process for students with
disabilities utilizing the Legal
Framework for the Child-
Centered Process in Texas.
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Diagnostician
s
Agendas and Sign-In
Compliance with
Federal,
State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲
(3) Provide training for special
education assessment personnel
on State Performance Indicator
#11 and 12 (Compliance with
Initial Evaluation Timelines).
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and
Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲
235
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student
Goal 1.4F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Special Ed. (F)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Provide trainings to all
special education professional
personnel on Special Education
Legal updates.
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and
Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲
(5) Provide staff development
training to elementary special
education teachers and assistants
in reading, writing and science.
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Content Area
Coordinators
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and
Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Provide staff development
for professional personnel on
related services:
Frequency, Duration,
Location, and Timelines
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and
Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
236
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student
Goal 1.4F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Special Ed. (F)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(7) Provide training to outside
agencies such as Head Start and
TMC’s on State Performance
Indicator #11 (Compliance with
Initial Evaluation Timelines).
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲
*(8) Provide training in reading
for inclusion teachers and
assistants.
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Region One
ELA
Specialists
Agendas/Sign-ins
Special Ed. Funds
Fund 224-$3,000
▲
* (9) Provide training to teachers
on Implementation of student's
individual educational plans:
accommodations, updating IEP’s
and progress reports, BIP’s,
schedule of services, and
PLAAFP’s.
SPED Special Ed.
Director
Supervisors
Diagnosticians
Counselors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
237
La Joya Independent
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student
Goal 1.4F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Special Ed. (F)
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(9) The special education
department will provide one
training in the fall and one
training in the spring for parents.
● Strategies for Student
Success
● Accessing Outside
Resources
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Counselors
Psychologists
Diagnostician
s
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
$2,500
▲
*(10) Provide teachers with an
opportunity to attend trainings on
the following topics:
-Autism
-Auditory Impairment
-Behavior Management
-Crisis Prevention
Intervention
-Classroom Management
-CPR
-ADD/ADHD
-Emotional Disturbance
SPED Sp Ed
Director
Supervisors
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
238
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement student support services that
address the total well-being of each student
Goal 1.4F Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance of Special Education students at or beyond grade
level
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Special Ed. (F)
Students Responsible Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for
Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(12) The special education
department will provide one
training in the fall and one
training in the spring for
parents.
- Strategies for Student
Success
-Accessing Outside
Resources
SPED Special Ed. Director
Supervisors
Counselors
Psychologists
Speech Pathologists
VI Teacher
Diagnosticians
Agendas/Sign-ins
Compliance with
Federal, State and
Local
Guidelines
Special Ed. Funds
Reg Sp Ed 192
224-IDEA-B (Fed)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
239
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 G Improve, sustains, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Response to Intervention
(RtI).
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with RtI
regulations.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide general supplies
needed to conduct appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with RtI
regulations.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Provide food/non food
products needed to conduct
appropriate professional
development to staff in order to
comply with RtI regulations.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 G Improve, sustains, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Response to Intervention
(RtI).
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Provide reading materials
needed to conduct appropriate
professional development to staff
in order to comply with RtI
regulations.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Provide participants with
appropriate award/incentives for
participating in professional
development.
Students
identified as
requiring
interventions
RtI
Director
Compliance of RtI State, Federal, and
Local Funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
241
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 H Improve, sustains, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Student
s
Responsible
Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.* Provide teachers staff
development and instructional
resources based on campus
needs & data. (PK-12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
Title I,
Part A
State
Comp ELEM $8,000 $35,000
MS $0 $32,663
HS $0 $40,600
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2. *Provide instructional
support, staff development,
program upgrades, and
resources to ensure effective
implementation of district
literacy programs/
initiatives(PK-12)
AS Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement:
Program Amount
System 44 $105,758
Imagine
Learning
$400,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. *Monitor data reports in
order to make instructional
recommendations and plan
staff development. (CIRCLE, TPRI,
TL, Ren STAR, System 44, iStation, Fluency DIP, Goals)
AS Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*4. Ensure 3rd GRADE
READING teachers attend staff
development targeted to
increasing ESSA Goal.
SpED
LEP
Campus
Admin, LA
Coord.
Campus Admin, LA Coord. $1,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
242
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 H Improve, sustains, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Students Responsible
Person Measures of
Success (Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5. LA Dept: Collaborate with
Special Ed and Bilingual Dept to
provide teachers and
administrators with staff
development on the Fundamental
5 by Sean Cain
pED
LEP
Campus Admin,
LA Coord. Increase student
achievement.
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
6. LA Dept: Provide parents with
staff development on
STEM/ACT/TSI literacy skills
during district parent conference
6-12
AS College and
Career Dept
GT Department
Campus Admin,
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$0.00 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
7. LA Dept: Collaborate with
Bilingual Dept. to provide staff
development on five literacy
strategies to support development
of STAAR/STEM skills among
ELLs students: (a) build background
(b) vocabulary-building skills, (c) model
STEM vocabulary use,(d) interaction
opportunities,
(e) grouping strategies (MS, HS)
AS College and
Career Dept
GT Department
LA Coord.
Increase student
achievement
$1,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 H Improve, sustains, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Language Arts.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction _
Actions/Tasks
Student
s
Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
8. LA Dept: H.S. ELA
Coordinator and Bilingual/ESL
H.S. Supervisor will provide
instructional support, staff
development and resources to
conduct EOC Camps at North,
East, West, CCC Academies (HS)
AS
Campus
Admin, T, LA
Coord.
Increase student
achievement
State Comp
HS $1,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
244
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 I Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Science.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. Provide professional growth
opportunities and resources all year
in the following areas: -Science Process/Tools & Safety
-Physical, Earth, & Life Science
-Biology EOC
-Physics and Chemistry
-Science Fair Guidelines/Software
-Science Fair Scienteer
-STAAR Updates
-Science Lesson Design
-Interactive Notebook/Thinking
Maps
-Campus Based Trainings
-Compass Learning
- TSI
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS) Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State
Comp/Local
$47,000 State
Comp
$12,000-Title 1
$3,000-Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*2. Attend different Science
Conferences such as RGVSA,
CAST, Region 1, and ISTE to
receive curriculum updates and on
TSI.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS),A
dmin, Teachers
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
/State Comp
$13,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. Conduct meetings with
Elementary Science Representatives
and Secondary Department Heads to
promote Green Club, Disaggregate
Data, Science Fair, and Science
Research and Design Activities.
AS Science Coor
(Elem/MS/HS)
Increased Student
Performance by 10% in
Science.
Title1/State Comp
Local
$9,000 State Comp
$3,000-Title 1
$3,000-Local
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
245
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 J Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Social Studies.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. *Provide professional
growth opportunities for all
elementary and secondary
teachers that integrate the use
of materials, technology,
equipment, and TEKS target
instructional focus.
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
> 60% of students
meeting passing standards
8th grade Social Studies
STAAR
> 90% of students meeting
Level II: Recommended
passing standards on US
History End-of-Course
Assessment
$23,000
(162) State Comp
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) *Implement a Staff
Development initiative to
include: Grade 5 US History,
Social Studies Grade 8
STAAR & US History EOC
sessions, as well as other on-
going Staff Development
sessions needed to fulfill Goal
1.1D ● Process Skills
● Primary & Secondary Sources
(Reading & Writing)
● Differentiated Instruction
● Integrating ELA and Social Studies
● Social Studies DBQ’s
● Support Pre AP and AP teachers in
any materials needed to improve
AP participation and higher AP
AS Social Studies
Coordinator
(Elem/MS/HS
)
& SP
PreAp &AP
teachers. GT
Director
> 60% of students meeting
passing standards 8th grade
Social Studies STAAR
> 90% of students meeting
Level II: Recommended
passing standards on US
History End-of-Course
Assessments
$25,000
(161) State Comp
(211) Title I
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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passing rate.
● Effectively Implementing SIOP in
Social Studies Classroom (Grade 6
Language Development)
● Supporting All Learners (Focus on
ELs and SPED)
● Designated Supports for Eligible
Students
247
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 K Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Career and Technical
Education.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
All High Schools
1.*Train academic counselors on
verification of RGV LEAD
Scholars.
All CTE
Students
CTE
Counselors
Agendas and Sign In
Rosters; Increased
Numbers of RGV LEAD
Scholars
N/A
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
All High Schools
2.* Provide resources for staff to
obtain quality professional
development.
All CTE
Students
CTE Director,
Counselors &
Coordinators
Campus Staff &
Administration
Employee Travel Forms
and Agendas
244 Perkins
($200,000)
152 Local
($80,000)
Total ($280,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
248
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 L Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Health/P.E.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.Provide staff development for
health and physical education
teachers to improve the quality of
instruction in:
● Health and Physical
Education
AS T,P,A Lesson Plans
Classroom Instruction
Walk Throughs
Assessments
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2. Provide Summer Training for
Elementary Coaches TEP Credit.
AS Athletic
Office
Lesson Plans
Classroom Instruction
Walk Throughs
Assessments
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. Training will be provided for CPR,
Epi Pen, and First Aid for personnel
Coaching a UIL sanctioned sports and
PE coaches and Coaching Assistants
Athletes Athletic Office,
High School
Trainers
Sign in Sheets and ERO 199 –
Athletic/PE/Heath
Budget $4,860
249
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4 M Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Migrant.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. Provide high quality and ongoing
professional development for MEP
staff to enable all migrant students
to meet the State’s student
academic achievement standards.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
Evaluation of state
assessments scores and
other assessment scores to
determine need of staff
development.
Title I, Part C
$5,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
2. Provide required Identification &
Recruitment training (ID & R) for
all MEP staff to ensure that
Migrant students remain a priority
district-wide.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
Identification and
Recruitment Action Plan
Title I, Part C
$5,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
3. Provide required New Generation
System training (NGS) for all NGS
clerks & Migrant Director to
ensure data entry and compliance
with state and federal guidelines.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
NGS Requirement Title I, Part C
$1,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
4. Conduct presentations to district
campus staff regarding the migrant
program, available services and the
Priority For Services (PFS)
monthly reports.
Migrant
Students
Migrant
Director
Agendas, Sign-in sheets Title I, Part C
$0
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
250
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4N Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in Secondary Education.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Attend and conduct
professional development
activities and meetings to enhance
Leadership Skills to improve
student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
All
Students
Executive
Director/
Coordinators/
Principals/
Supervisors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
$15,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
251
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4O Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in UIL.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide Staff Development for
all new coaches, coordinators
and host campuses
AS District
Coordinator/
Campus
Coordinator
Efficiency of
Tournaments,
preparedness of students
for contest
Local Funds
$2500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
252
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4P Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in §504.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Coordinator will attend
professional development
trainings/session and conduct
periodic reviews to monitor and
support the fidelity of
implementation of section 504.
Students
identified
under
§504;
Students
Identified
with
Dyslexia;
Students
receiving
GEH
services
A,P,T Compliance of §504 State, Federal,
Local Funds
$ 4,750.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
253
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4Q Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Federal & State Programs.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Implement a summer staff
development program based on
staff needs and focused on the
academic improvement of
students.
AS AS, P, T, SS,
SP, A, C, CTE
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out
Rate
Title I Part A
State Comp. Edu.
($230,000)
▲
(2) Attend and conduct
professional development
activities/meetings for the
compliant implementation of
Title I Part A, Title II Part A,
and State Compensatory
Education, and Texas
Accountability Intervention
System (TAIS).
AS, ED,
AR
A, SP, SS - Campus Feedback
- Department Feedback
- Agendas/Sign In
Sheets
- Increased Student
Academic Achievement
- Reduced Drop Out
Rate
Title I Part A
State Comp. Edu.
($26,000)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
254
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4R Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Curriculum & Evaluation.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Train campus testing
coordinators to use the
Collaborative Assessment
Protocol to plan for
interventions based on six
weeks, benchmark and state
assessment data.
AS Exec. Director
for
Curriculum
and
Evaluation,
Campus
Testing
Coordinator
Improved quality of
interventions and
reteaching
Title I $1,000 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Train curriculum and
instruction staff on the
production and use of six
weeks, benchmark and state
data to adjust plans for
interventions emphasizing the
needs of Limited English
Proficient (LEP) and Special
Education students.
AS Exec. Dir. for
Curr. and
Eval. (EDCE),
Campus
Testing
Coordinator
(CTC)
Presentation of data by
departments,
identification of priority
campuses, staff
assignments
Title I $500 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
255
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4S Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Elementary Education.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1). Attend and conduct
professional development
activities and meetings to enhance
Leadership Skills to improve
student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
● TEPSA Membership
All
Students
Executive
Directors/
Coordinators/
Principals/
Supervisors
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
($27,000)
State Comp (162)
($4,185)
Local (199)
($2,800)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
256
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4T Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
College & Career Ready.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
▲ (1)*Provide administrators &
counselors with training on topics
to include:
● AVID strategies
● ACT
● TSI
9th –
12th
AVID Teacher
& College & Career
Readiness Dept.
&
Curriculum &
Evaluation Dept.
Agenda, Sign-in,
Increase College &
Career Readiness going
rates
N/A ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
257
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4U Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Student Handbook.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)Provide training to
administrators at summer
Leadership Academy on various
student services topics
AS A Improve student
achievement and data
quality
Local Funds ▲
(2)Train 3-5 people from each
campus on a redesigned PBIS
program based on T-TESS
Domain 3: Learning Environment.
AS A Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲
(3)Train all campus behavior
coordinators and campus
discipline clerks on discipline
coding and data quality for PEIMS
submission.
AS A Improve student
achievement and data
quality
Local Funds ▲ ▲
*(4) Provide on-going monthly
training for designated Campus
Behavior Coordinators (CBC) on
PBIS Modules.
AS A Improve student
achievement and data
quality
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(5) Provide staff development for
teachers on improving the learning
environment with PBIS Modules
1-8.
AS A/P Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
258
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4V Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Guidance & Counseling Services.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) * ◊∆ All District counselors
will deliver staff development
to include: ● The Role of the School
Counselor
● Counseling Procedures
● Child Protective Services
● Suicide Prevention (Jason
Foundation)
● Alcohol, Drug & Violence
Prevention ● Character Education
AS
GCD
P
C
Increase student
achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline
referrals
▲ ▲
▲ ▲
259
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4W Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Student Attendance.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide District level training to
Campus administrators on the District
Attendance Plan and the Optional
Flexible School Day Program
(OFSDP)
AS A Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide Administrators and
campus support staff with trainings on
topics to include: Attendance
Guidelines
District Attendance Plan
Truant Conduct Procedures
OFSDP
AS A Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Develop and implement a
campus attendance improvement plan
and train support staff
AS P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(4) Train and provide campus
administrators with
attendance/chronic absenteeism
“taking charge” form
AS A, P Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
260
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4W Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Student Attendance.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(5) Provide training at campus
parent meetings on attendance
requirements
AS A, P, SP Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
261
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4X Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Reduction of Dropouts.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Provide training to all campuses
and district staff on leavers on
Appendix D and the use of
appropriate withdrawal codes.
AS DPC
SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide training for elementary
counselors on options and
resources available to students
wanting to drop out of school.
AR A, SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
262
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4Y Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Safe School Environment.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) *Campuses will train all of
their emergency operation Team
with NIMS 700, NIMS 800, and
ICS 100,200,300,400. Provide
training to safety sensitive
positions.
AS P
A
Student
feedback forms
Faculty, student surveys
Student
feedback forms,
Increased student safety
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) *Campuses will train, practice
and review their emergency plan
with their staff monthly.
AS P Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) *Campuses will train and
conduct the Tertiary Safety and
Security audit required by TEA
AS P
AP
Campus Sgt.
Attendance rosters,
individual certificates of
attendance, and report
filed.
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
263
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4Z Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Health Related Services.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Assure that all staff is trained
to recognize all minor and severe
allergies and able to respond to the
emergency situation.
AS P,A, AS, SN,
C
Reduce the risk of
accidental exposure to
allergen in the school
setting and provide a
safe educational
environment for all
students.
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
* (2) Assure that all staff is trained
on SB 460 Mental Health Training
for Educators.
AS A, SN, C Mental Health
Awareness will help
create a stronger support
system for students and
increase student safety.
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
264
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4AA Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Admissions & Records.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Provide training on the District
Student Permanent Record
Guidelines.
AS A Accurate record keeping
Consistency among all
campuses
Local Funds-199
$375.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide training on the
Texas Records Exchange System
(TREx).
AS A Ensure compliance with
TEA
Facilitate the proper
placement of students
Sign-in sheets
Local Funds-199
$75.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)* Train district personnel on the
McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act.
AS
A,P,SP
Identify students facing
homeless situations
Increase student
attendance
Sign-In sheets
Local Funds- 199
$83.00
▲
265
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4AA Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Admissions & Records.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Train new elementary
supervisor’s /counselor’s clerks,
middle school asst. principal’s
clerks or counselor’s clerks, high
school registrar clerks and LPAC
clerks(TREx only) on the Student
Permanent Record Guidelines and
the Texas Records Exchange
System (TREx) when positions are
filled during the school year.
AS A Accurate record keeping
Compliance with TEA
Local Funds-199
$100.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Train new campus secretaries
on the yearly records retention
process as per the Texas Records
Control Schedule.
AS A,S,SP Accurate record keeping
Compliance with the
Texas State Library and
Archives Commission
Local Funds-199
$100.00
▲
266
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4BB Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Parental Involvement.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 *(1) Attend and conduct high quality
professional development activities and
meeting to enhance leadership skills to
improve Families and Students
achievement. ● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Services Center
● STC- ESL & GED classes
● PAC /DAC will be invited to attend conferences
● Provide lunch during an all-day meeting or training
session to improve staff morale and support focus
on task FOOD
. Provide refreshments for FACE activities to increase
participation/ attendance FOOD
AS
P, A, SS, SP,
AC, FACE
Staff
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In Rosters
Evaluations.
Increase FACE
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
6411: $3,700
6419: $2, 000
6291: $29,500
6239:$1,500
6498: $11,000
6229: $20,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
267
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4CC Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Human Resources.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Mentor Teacher Training
12 hrs.
TXBESS Training Materials.
AS A (Increase student
performance)
Scaffolded
Solutions training
binder, Local
funds stipend
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2) Train staff in multiple
professional development:
● Employee Handbook
● TTESS
● Prevention of Sexual
Harassment/Ethics
● Policy Updates
AE A
HR
Increase employee
relations
Local funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
268
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4DD Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Administration & Finance Resources Supporting
Instruction.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Finance
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Child Nutrition Services Staff will provide employees with
continuous staff development and
training in the areas of food
preparation and presentation along
with basic sanitation and safety in
order to improve the quality meals
prepared and served at all
campuses.
Staff
and
Students
CNS
Administratio
n, Work
Leaders and
Staff
Monthly Reports
Improve overall the
quality of meals
prepared and served
Department
Budget (199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Custodial Department Staff will continue to provide
monthly trainings for custodial
staff on workplace safety,
attendance and overall strategies to
promote quality cleaning.
Staff
and
Students
Custodial
Manager
Sign In Sheets
Improve overall safety,
attendance and
performance.
Department
Budget (199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
269
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4DD Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Administration & Finance Resources Supporting
Instruction.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Finance
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Accounting and Payroll
Departments Will provide training for
Principals, Directors and
individuals dealing with the
financial aspect of the district.
Training will include the Financial
Resource Guide, attendance
documentation and Local, State
and Federal Guidelines.
N/A A Sign-In sheets will be
used to evaluate
participation. Training
will increase compliance
with local, state and
federal guidelines.
N/A ▲
▲ ▲
270
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4EE Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Leadership Opportunities.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) On-going job embedded
professional development
● Leadership Academy
● Principal Meetings
● New Principal Academy
● Directors’ Meetings
● Curriculum & Instruction
Staff Meetings
● Future Leaders’ Academy
for Teachers
● Classroom Observations
with all Principals
● Other training as
requested by principals
AS
All
Admin.
Staff
Asst. Supt. for
C & I
Increase student
academic success/
Increase completion
rate/
Increase graduation rate
Title I (211)
Local (199)
Title II, Part A
(255)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide principals and teacher
leaders instructional planning &
training using the Lead4Ward
model, Project Based Learning,
SAMR Model for Technology
Integration, Principal Conferences
and training to improve student
academic performance.
AS Asst. Supt.,
Principals
Increase student
performance /
Increase completion
rate/
Increase graduation rate
State Comp (162).
$81,831
Title II, Part A
(255)
▲
▲
▲
▲
271
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Staff Development
Goal 1: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 1.4EE Improve, sustain, and support academic student
performance at or beyond grade level in
Leadership Opportunities.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) Provide Organizational Health
training through the use of a
teacher/staff survey and training to
address areas of identified
concerns.
AS Asst. Supt.,
Principals
Increase student
performance/Increase
completion rate/Increase
graduation rate through
a healthy organization
Title II, Part
A(255)
$130,000
▲
▲
▲
▲
(4) Provide principals and
administrative teams training on
using student performance data to
improve instruction
AS
Asst. Supt.,
Principals
Increase student
performance/Increase
completion rate/Increase
graduation rate
State Comp(162)
$73,315
▲
▲
▲
▲
(5) Attend and conduct
professional development
activities and meetings to enhance
Leadership Skills to improve
student achievement.
● Mileage
● Out of District Travel
● Registration Fees
● Consultant Fees
● Region I Service Center
● Food
● Rentals
All
Students
Asst. Supt. for
C & I/
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
272
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The District will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.1 The District will implement the Student Code of
Conduct and Student/Parent Handbook.
Focus: Decrease student discipline behavior to increase academic
achievement and improve data quality.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Monitor staff and parent
trainings on Student Code of
Conduct, Student Parent
Handbook, and Student Behavior
Expectations.
AS P Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2) Review the 425 Record for
discipline every 6 weeks with a
focus on reason and action codes
for quality data validation.
AS A/P Improve data quality Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3) Monitor student data for In
School Suspensions, Out of
School Suspensions and
Discretionary DAEP Placements
for DVM Discipline and PBMAS.
AS A/P Improve student
achievement and data
quality
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(4) Conduct 2 annual District
Reviews on Student Services
Department protocols and
procedures.
AS A Improve student
achievement and data
quality
Local Funds ▲ ▲
273
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The District will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.1 The District will implement the Student Code of
Conduct and Student/Parent Handbook.
Focus: Decrease student discipline referrals to ensure academic achievement
and improve data quality.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(5) Monitor campus staff
training and implementation of
the PBIS Program at all campuses
and provide district support.
AS A/P Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(6)Monitor parent training on
PBIS at each campus.
*(7)Provide district support
through the Substance Abuse
Counselors for identified
elementary, middle and high
school students to service all
schools by area.
AS A/P Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(8) Monitor and track Office of
Civil Rights (OCR) data elements
with an emphasis on “Reported
Bullying”
AS A Improve data quality Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(9) Monitor implementation of
district activities aligned to Texas
Consortium of Male Students of
Color.
AS A/P Improve student
achievement
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
274
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1)*◊∆ All District counselors
will implement and deliver for all
students a comprehensive Guidance
& Counseling Program to include: ● Guidance Curriculum
● Responsive Services
● Individual Planning
● System Support
AS GCD
P
C
Increase student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) * ◊∆ All District counselors
will deliver to all students TEA
mandated lessons to include: ● Sexual Harassment
● Suicide Prevention (Jason
Foundation)
● Alcohol, Drug & Violence
Prevention
● Character Education
● The Importance of higher
education
● College Admissions Exams
● Graduation Requirements
● Career Choices
● Financial Aid / Scholarships
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
275
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) * ◊∆ All District Counselors
will meet the mandates of HB5:
HB5 requires each school counselor
at an elementary and middle to
advise students and parents of the
importance of postsecondary
education.
HB 5 requires each school
counselor at the high school level
to advise students during the first
year of enrollment in high school,
and each year thereafter, a school
counselor must provide information
related to the importance of a
postsecondary education and the
advantages of earning an
endorsement, a performance
acknowledgement, and a
distinguished level of achievement.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
276
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) * ◊ All District counselors will
implement Behavior RTI.
RTI Behavior will include 1% of
campus enrollment at all times during
the year.
AS GCD
P
C
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▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) *◊ All District counselors will
implement group counseling:
● Rainbow Days Curriculum
AS
GCD
P
C
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▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) * ◊ All District counselors will log
all Responsive and Individual
student services. Counseling clerk
will input to Skyweb.
** Counselor Logging (Responsive &
Individual) Services Protocol
AS GCD
P
C
Improved student achievement ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(7) * ◊ All District counselors will
document the delivery of Guidance
Lessons (Monthly Summary
Reports) and keep appropriate
documentation in their individual
“Guidance Lesson” Binder.
** Guidance & Counseling “Guidance
Lesson” Protocol
AS GCD
P
C
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▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
277
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(8) * ◊ All District Counselors will
assist all students who express
suicidal/homicidal ideations /
outcries.
** Lethality (Student Crisis) Plan Protocol.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) * ◊ All District Counselors will
assist all students who are in
“abuse” situations.
** (CPS) Child Protective Services
Protocol.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) *◊∆ All District
Counselors will abide by the
ASCA Ethical Standards for
School Counselors.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
278
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(11) * ◊∆ All Middle School
counselors will develop (PGP) –
Personal Graduation Plan on
DMAC - Personal Graduation Plan
(PGP) Protocol
AS GCD
P
C
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Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(12) * ◊ ∆ All Middle School –
8th Grade counselors will
develop the initial student 4-Yr
graduation plan (for all 8th
graders) to include:
Selection of Endorsement for
Foundation Graduation
Program and Student/Parent
signature.
AS GCD
P
C
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Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13) * ◊∆ All Middle School
Counselors will provide each
student, at the time the student
first registers for one or more
classes required for high school
graduation, with an explanation
of Automatic College
Admission.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
279
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(14) * ◊ ∆ All Middle School
Counselors will meet the
mandates of HB18:
Each counselor at the middle
school level shall advise students on
preparation for high school, college
and a career (to include STEM
field). ● The creation of high school
personal graduation plan;
● The Distinguished Level of
Achievement;
● Each Endorsement (to include
STEM Endorsement);
● College Readiness Standards to
include college entrance exams
and college placement exams
(TSI);
● Career choices and education
needed to enter those careers (to
include STEM fields)
AS GCD
P
C
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Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
280
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive
G&C program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal
and social development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15) * ◊∆ All High School
counselors will develop (as
needed) and review yearly the
student graduation plan (for all
students) to include the selection
of endorsement and
student/parent signature.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16) * ◊∆ All High School
Counselors will provide each
student, at the time the student first
registers for one or more classes
required for high school graduation,
with an explanation of Automatic
College Admission. TAC §6,1201 requires high school counselors
provide eligible students with written
notification of eligibility for automatic college
admission under the Uniform Admission Policy.
No later than the 14th day after the last day of
classes for the fall semester.
AS GCD
P
C
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(17) * ◊ All High School
Counselors will ensure all
graduating students complete: ● Apply Texas
● FAFSA and/or TASFA
● Scholarships
AS GCD
P
C
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Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
281
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive G&C
program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal and social
development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(18) The District G&C Dept. will provide
support counselors to enhance their
professional development:
● State / National School Counselor
Conferences
● Mileage
● Out of district travel
● Registration fees
● Consultant fees
● Region I service center fees
● Food for meetings
AS GCD
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
(211)
$30,000
(162)
$3,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(19) The District G&C Dept. will provide
support and resources to campus
counselors for delivery of a
comprehensive Guidance &
Counseling Program:
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Printing Materials
● Reading Materials
● Consultant Services
AS GCD
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
(211)
$8,079
(162)
$25,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20) The District G&C Dept. will support
counselors by purchasing technology
equipment to enhance and facilitate
the counselor’s job to better serve
District students.
AS GCD Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
(162)
$11,232
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
282
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive G&C
program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal and social
development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(21) The District G&C Dept.
will pay yearly stipend for
identified counselor leader /
head counselor at the following
levels:
● Middle / High School
AS GCD
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(22) The District G&C Office
will support campus with the
implementation of yearly
District events: ● Red Ribbon Week
● National Anti-Bullying
Week
● The Great Kindness
Challenge
● District Celebrate Our
Children Event
● Middle School Boys & Girls
Workshops.
AS GCD
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
283
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.2 Guidance & Counseling Services
Focus: District counselors, through the implementation of a comprehensive G&C
program, will improve a student’s academic achievement, career, personal and social
development.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(23) The District G&C Office
will support the implementation
of Title IV, Part A Program
Requirements: ● Administration Costs
● Activities to support well-
rounded educational
opportunities for students
● Activities to support safe and
healthy students
● Activities to support
effective use of technology
● Technology Infrastructure
AS GCD
Improve student achievement
Increase graduation rate Decrease discipline referrals
(289) ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(24) The District G&C Office ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
284
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.3 Increase student attendance.
Focus: Increase student attendance to enhance academic achievement.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1.) Establish a District
Attendance Task Force to create a
District Attendance Plan
AS A Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(2.) Review and implement
District Attendance Guidelines
with appropriate personnel.
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3)Monitor Chronic absenteeism
and provide campuses with
Chronic Absenteeism
Reports/Documentation
AS A Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(4) Enforce attendance policy
consistently at all campuses.
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (8.) Monitor and ensure that
correct attendance is posted by
designated time
AS A, P,SP Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* (9.) Assist, monitor and
implement the Optional Flexible
School Day Program
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
285
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.3 Increase student attendance.
Focus: Increase student attendance to enhance academic achievement
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(10.) Provide incentives by 6
weeks for schools with the best
and improved attendance
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0-
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(11.) Provide campuses with
“Student Information Update
Form” and ensure compliance
AS A,P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(12.) Monitor and attend campus
Attendance Committee meetings.
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(13.) Ensure compliance with
TEA and PEIMS by monitoring
student truancy referrals
AS A, P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(14.) Meet with 8th grade students
in Middle Schools to discuss
Truant Conduct Law and
Procedures
AS A,P Increase student
attendance
Local Funds
-$10,000- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
286
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support
services that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.3 Increase student attendance.
Focus: Increase student attendance to enhance academic achievement
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(15.) Meet with campus
principals, Truancy Officers and
Attendance committees to review
attendance data and give
suggestions on improving
attendance
AS A Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(16.) Identify students with
attendance issues and provide
interventions
AS A, P, SP Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(17.) Meet with Campus Truancy
Officers and coordinate efforts on
referrals to outside counseling
services for students with chronic
attendance issues and may be in
need of support services
AS A Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
287
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.3 Increase student attendance.
Focus: Increase student attendance to enhance academic achievement
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible Person Measures of Success (Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(18) Scheduled elementary
and middle schools will be
visited by a Truancy Officer
every week to review the
campus attendance report. Ten
students from every campus
with attendance issues will be
selected for monitoring of
attendance.
AS A Increase Student
Attendance
Local Funds
-0- ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
288
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services that
address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Coordinate a District-wide
Community Walk during the School
Leaver Start Window to enroll would-be
dropout students back in school.
AS DPC
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲
(2) Request additional staff during the
peak days of dropout recovery to
facilitate the recruitment of “No Shows”
and Code 98’s back to school.
AS DPC
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,000.00
▲
*(3) Conduct home visits with campus
staff to assist in recruiting students and
referring them to appropriate educational
program based on the district placement
criteria.
AR P
A
C
Reduced dropout rates
Improved student
attendance, Improved
Academic Achievement
State Comp &
Local Funds
$5,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(4) Review progress on “recovered
& recruited” cohort students with
administrators and Campus Task
Force Committee.
AR P
A
SP
C
Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
Student progress lists
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
289
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Distribute information to
campuses (flyer/brochure) outlining
different educational programs for
parents and students to reduce
dropout rate.
● Comprehensive High Schools
● La Joya East Academy
● La Joya West Academy
● College and Career Center
● High School Equivalency
Program (HSEP)
● Optional Flexible School Day
Program
● SATA Program
AS A
SP
Meeting Records
Agendas
Home Visit Logs
Campus Visitation Log
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(6) Conduct Leaver Folder audits twice a
year to ensure 100% accuracy on Leaver
Reporting and Data Validation
Documentation for grades 7-12.
AS A
SP
Improve data quality
Decrease errors in
documentation
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,000.00
▲ ▲
290
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(7) Follow district policy to ensure
record retention; storage and record
availability to comply with State /
District Policy.
AS DPC
P
SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(8) Provide training to all campuses and
district staff on leavers on Appendix D
and use of appropriate withdrawal codes.
*(9) Participate in District and Campus
Task Force Meetings monthly to audit
leaver records, conduct data validation,
and review appropriate use of Exit
Interview procedures.
AS
AS
DPC
SP
DPC
P
A
SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,000.00
▲
▲
▲ ▲
▲ ▲
▲ ▲
*(10) Ensure that Campus Task Force
Committee members monitor & mentor
recruited students.
AR P
A
SP
Sign-In Sheets
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
*(11) Identify and monitor all cohort
students experiencing academic
difficulty, lacking credits or EOC exams
and assign a mentor to assist in
encouraging students towards credit
completion and/or success on EOC
exams.
AR A, SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
*(12) Ensure all cohort students needing
a smaller learning environment to
recover credits are given the opportunity
to attend an academy.
AR A, SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
291
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(13) Ensure that all cohort students who
did not meet graduation requirements are
enrolled in summer programs for credit
completion and EOC exams.
AR A, SP
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$3,000.00
▲ ▲
(14) Identify and refer junior cohort
students at-risk of dropping out of school
to the Student Service Intervention
System (SSIS) for mentoring.
AS P Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15) Identify and refer continuers at risk
of dropping out of school to the Student
Service Intervention System (SSIS) for
mentoring.
AS P Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(16) Provide an effective transition from
high schools to College & Career Center
for continuers seeking graduation.
AS P Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(17) Provide administrators with data on
progress achieved by students who have
transitioned into an alternative campus.
AS DPC
Transition
Specialist
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
292
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(18) Provide opportunities for
students who failed to demonstrate
proficiency on two or more of the
required EOC’s/TAKS to go through
an individual graduation committee
(IGC).
AS P Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$500.00
▲ ▲
*(19) Identify and provide at risk
students in grades 1-12 with a history
of chronic absenteeism, or potential
dropouts the opportunity to
participate in the OFSDP.
AS P Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20) Attend trainings on the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Act,
when available, to assist in
identifying youth in homeless
situations within the school district.
AS P
A
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$1,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
293
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(21) Identify potential dropouts in 7th
– 12th grade by student group. (ELL,
Migrant, Special Education) and offer
alternative education options.
● Return to regular education
classes.
● Dropout Recovery Programs
at Academies and CCC.
● Optional Flexible School Day
Program. (OFSDP)
● SATA Program
● Community/Training
Programs.
● Adult Basic Education
Classes.
● General Equivalency Diploma
(GED).
● Migrant High School
Equivalency Program (HSEP)
AR A, SP
203 Record & No Show
Reports by campus
State Comp &
Local Funds
$3,500.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
294
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(22) Assist in providing CTE
Afterschool Classes with:
● Incentives for students,
● Recognition awards for
attendance and completion of
program,
● Transportation
● Supplies and material
● Testing fees
● Nutritional snacks
● Extra duty expenses for
teachers
CTE S DPC
.
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$41,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(23) Provide and/or facilitate funding
for daycare services.
Teen
Parents
PEP
Supervisor
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
Texas Commission
Workforce Grant
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(24) Provide packages to all PEP
students with college readiness &
financial support information as part
of the intake.
PEP
Students
LSC, PEP
Supervisor,
Home
Instruction
Teachers
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
$0 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(25) Develop a protocol for school to
inform PEP Office before
withdrawing a PEP Student.
PEP
Students
PEP
Supervisor
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
$0 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
295
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(26) Attend district/regional/state
trainings or conferences to gain new
strategies, and tools to empower
students, parents and school
personnel in the areas of school
social work/dropout prevention.
AS DPC
P
Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$8,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(27) Provide campuses with materials
and support needed to recruit and
monitor students at risk of dropping
out of school in order to promote
graduation:
● Certificates
● Awards
● Incentives
● Red and green folders &
labels
AS SP Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$12,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
296
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.4 Reduce the dropout rate.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(28) Provide support and resources
for general use:
● Xerox copier expense
● Printing materials
● Technology equipment
● Misc. office supplies &
equipment
● Incentives & Recognitions
● Food and Non-Food Items
AS DPC Decrease dropout rate
Improve graduation rate
State Comp &
Local Funds
$75,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
297
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) * Campuses will purchase
safety vests, radios and software to
enhance coordination of
communication during
emergencies
AS A District inventory Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) * Campuses will support a
CERT (Community Emergency
Response Team) and deploy them
during student activities
AS A Campus will supply
volunteers for the CERT
Team
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) * Campuses will send for
training to a National Conference
on School Discipline 3-ISS
Teachers and One Administrator
and conduct a review of the
curriculum during summer 2018
AS A Travel Vouchers Plan of
Action for Improvement of
ISS
Local
State
Compensatory
▲ ▲
(4) * Campuses will create and
implement a Drug Prevention
Intervention district and campus
level task force.
AS A Personnel records filed. Local
State
Compensatory
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
298
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(5) Continue development of
district police force by the
additional equipment as needed.
AS A
Chief of
police
Needs assessment (survey)
Increased student safety
Local Funds ▲
(6)* Campuses will provide training
in NIMS 700, NIMS 800, ICS-100-
200, and ICS 300-400 for handling
crisis situations for all staff (i.e. fire
drills, lock downs, bomb threats,
and hostage situations).
AS A Increased student safety
Crisis Management Plan,
Increased student safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
(7)* Campuses will coordinate with
each school conducts crisis drills
on: Fire Drills, Bus Evacuation,
Reverse Evacuation, Natural
Disaster Lock Downs and report to
maintenance office
AS A Time for evacuation of
building is decreased
Review by district crisis
team, Increased student
Safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
(8)* Campuses will organize/
committee (School Safety
Committee) parents, students,
Community members, board
members to review current practices
for greater safety in schools.
AS A
Needs assessment
Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local Funds ▲
299
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(9) * Campuses will initiate,
implement and monitor student’s
meetings at all
Secondary schools to discuss
pertinent student’s issues
concerning school safety to gain
insight as to what students feel that
will allow them to feel safe within
school.
AS P
Student
feedback forms
Faculty, student surveys
Student
feedback forms, Increased
student safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
(10)* Campuses will consider
initiatives to address safety issues:
• Fencing of all district schools
• Install security cameras in
Hall/locker/outside areas.
• Security guard(s) for all schools
Based on campus needs.
• Create a fire academy training
center and facilities
AS A Needs assessment
Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local Funds ▲
(11) * Campuses will schedule t
safety committee meeting to
ensure student safety
AS A
Campus Crisis
Organizationa
l Teams
Needs assessment
Meeting agendas, minutes
Increased student safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
300
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(12)* Campuses will install safety
glass around the entrance office
secretary area for all elementary
and install surveillance cameras at
each elementary parking and
vehicle entrances. Implement a
district wide central emergency
communication system.
AS P
A
Police Chief
Student
feedback forms
Faculty, student surveys
Student
feedback forms, Increased
student safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(13)* Campuses will engineer/
build new school with school safety
features such as surveillance
cameras, restrictive access devices,
filing cabinets with fireproof for
confidential student records,
appropriate lighting for daily
operation /emergency operations,
energy efficient facilities. Construct
Middle Schools with enclosed
environment for better supervision
and school safety.
AS A
Facility
Director
Review number of plan
reviews and school safety
audits conducted
Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local Funds ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
301
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(14)* Campuses will have
community Police Officer and
Firefighters offer prevention
classroom sessions on safety
for lockdowns, meeting with
strangers, fires, evacuations,
bullying, cybercrimes, graffiti,
truancy, say no to drugs etc.
AS P
A
C
Police Chief
School Safety
Director
Risk Manager
Needs assessment
Meeting agendas, minutes
Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(15) *Campuses will actively
participate with the Anti-Gang
Violence and Crime Prevention
Community Task Force
AS P Needs assessment
Meeting agendas, minutes
Recommended plan of
action, Increased student
safety
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
302
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.5 Provide a safe school environment.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(18) The district will conduct an
annual emergency operational plan
full scale exercise using Operation
Lone Star on July 23-27, 2017.
AS P
A
After action reports
observer’s notes meeting
agendas and
sign-in
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(19) *Campuses will designate
individual to attend Drug, Gang,
and Violence Community Task
Force meeting, trainings and
seminars.
AS P Attendance rosters,
individual certificates of
attendance, and report
filed.
Local
State
Compensatory
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(20) * Middle School Campuses
will develop a Drug, Gang, and
Violence Prevention Task Force
and meet every month while twice
a year meet with their feeder high
school
AS P
AP
Campus Sgt.
Attendance rosters,
individual certificates of
attendance, and report
filed.
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
303
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services
that address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.6 Provide health-related services.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1.) Promote the well-being of all
students. Plan for elimination,
minimization or acceptance of health
problems.
AS A, SP, C, SN Increased student’s
educational development
and achievement.
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
*(2.) Provide services to students in
supporting the complex, physical
and mental health issues that are
being address in the school.
AS A, SP, SN Communication between
all school depts., parents,
and physicians.
Local Funds
MAC Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
*(3.) Ensure that every student is
current according to state health
mandates, i.e.; vaccines, Vision,
Hearing, Scoliosis, Acanthosis
Nigricans, and overall health
wellness.
AS A, P, SP, SN Knowledge of Texas
health mandates and
process, monthly reports,
and current health
records.
Local Funds
MAC Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
*(4) Ensure compliance with HB
984 managing students with
Diabetes Type I in schools.
AS A, P, SP, C, SN Ensure attendance and
safety of students by
training as required staff
designated by the
Principal if needed.
Local Funds
MAC Funds ▲ ▲ ▲
304
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
The district will implement student support services that address the
total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.6 Provide health-related services.
Focus: Process alignment or student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation
Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(5) Provide education on a variety of
health topics to students, staff and
family members. Example: Personal
hygiene, Hands Only CPR, and the
Automated External Defibrillator
(AED).
AS A, PR, SP, SN Increased student
performance and student
attendance
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
*(6) Facilitate in providing health
services to students that are homeless.
AS P, A, AS, SP,
C, SN
Ensure student attendance
and safety of students.
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
*(7) Support School Safety committee
designee with Infection Control.
AS SN, A, P, SP,
AS
Help to ensure safety of
students and staff while in
school
Local Funds
MAC Funds
▲ ▲ ▲
305
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services that
address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.7 The district will implement an Admissions and
Records program.
Focus: Provide efficient student registration so that the instructional
process can begin immediately and oversee the district-wide records
retention program.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Register all new students coming
into the district via the Skyward Online
Student Enrollment Module.
AS A Documents are collected
Ensure proper placement
of students
Local Funds-199
$50,055.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) *Activate the new students on
Skyward after receiving documentation
from Admissions & Records at any
time during the school day.
AS
P, SP
Students are enrolled and
placed accordingly
Immediate instruction
begins
Data validation
Local Funds-199
$150.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) * Ensure proper Records
Control Schedule is followed and
records are retained.
AS
A, P, SP
Accurate record keeping
Compliance with TEA
and the Texas State
Library and Archives
Commission
Yearly pickup of district-
wide records
Local Funds-199
$20,200.00
▲
▲
▲
▲
306
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement student support services that
address the total well-being of each student.
Goal 2.7 The district will implement an Admissions and
Records program.
Focus: Provide efficient student registration so that the instructional
process can begin immediately and oversee the district-wide records
retention program.
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Students Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Conduct yearly audit of all
campuses on the District Student
Permanent Record Guidelines.
AS A Ensure compliance
Accurate record keeping
Improve data quality
Local Funds-199
$913.00
▲
(5) *Ensure students who meet criteria
for homeless are coded in PEIMS.
AS P, SP Data validation
Local Funds-199
$125.00
▲
▲
▲
▲
(6)* Use the Texas Records Exchange
System (TREx) to request and send
student records electronically within
Texas.
AS P,SP Ensure proper placement
Ensure compliance with
TEA
Local Funds-199
$50.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
307
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community
engagement strategies and school/business partnerships to
support the instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* 1. Increase family involvement
and awareness in their children’s
educational progress by affording
opportunities for parents and
families to assist students in
preparing for assessments.
• Reading Materials
• Curriculum Meetings
● STAAR Talks
● Monthly Calendar of events
● Conduct sessions with
emphasis on ALL content
areas and provide strategies
to prepare students for the
state assessments.
● View, Goal 1.1 Q
AS
PK
P, A, T,
FACE staff
Executive
Director for
Elem. Ed. , P,
A, Student
Services,
FACE staff
Invitations Flyers,
Agendas
Sign-ins
Evaluations/ Feedback
5 + sessions per
semester
Blackboard/Parent-Link
Increase Family and
community engagement
and student academic
achievement
Federal monies
6329-$1,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
308
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community engagement
strategies and school/business partnerships to support the
instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* 2. Ensure campus provide family
meetings relevant to District programs
and services.
• Title I programs, budget, eligibility
and services for
Special Education Programs
Child Find
Bilingual Education
Migrant Education
Gifted and Talented Ed.
504 Services
Compensatory education
• NCLB Act of 2001/ESSA
• District Parental Involvement/FACE
Policy /Campus Policy
• Compulsory Attendance/ Truancy
● Student Code of Conduct
● School Safety
AS P, A, T,
FACE
staff, SP,
Counselors
, Student
Service
staff
Invitations Flyers,
Agendas
Sign-ins
Evaluations/ Feedback
5+ sessions per semester
Increase family and
community engagement
and student academic
achievement
Federal monies
6298-$198.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
309
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019 Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community
engagement strategies and school/business partnerships to
support the instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* 3. Parents and Community
members are afforded the
opportunity to participate in the
district and campus-level planning
and decision-making process as
well as to be asked for input about
preparation methods for state
assessments. Assure parent and
community members attend and
participate.
● District Advisory
Committee
● District Parental
Involvement Policy,
● school parent compact
that outlines how parents,
school, staff and students
will share responsibility
for improved student
academic achievement
*Quarterly PAC meetings
*Quarterly DAC meeting
*SBDM at campus level
AS P,A, FACE
Staff, AC
Invitations Flyers,
Agendas
Sign-ins= consistent
evidence of family
member participation in
committee meetings
(80-100%)
Evaluations/ Feedback
Rosters
Blackboard/Parent-Link
Increase family and
community engagement
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
310
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community engagement
strategies and school/business partnerships to support the
instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
* 4. Make celebrations available
to educational program to
strengthen/ increase campus FACE
efforts.
● Volunteer/Community Service
Appreciation meeting /awards/
incentives
● Opportunities for staff,
families and students to
participate in Community
Service Projects
● Staff Awards and incentives
AS P,A, T, AC,
SP, FACE
Staff
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In Rosters
Evaluations.
Increase FACE
10+ community service
projects per academic
year
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
6497: $3,000.00
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
* 5. Make available to campuses
educational programs to strengthen
parent college awareness.
● College preparation/financial
aid.
● College counseling/advising.
● College family/cultural events.
● Career Day
● College reading
material/brochures
AS P, A,T, C, SP,
FACE Staff
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In Rosters
Evaluations.
Increase FACE
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
311
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community engagement
strategies and school/business partnerships to support the
instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 *6. Provide support and technology
resources to FACE department. Replace
outdated and inoperable equipment.
● General Supplies
● Laminating Supplies
● Printing Materials
● Technology equipment
● PPE membership online access
renewal
*Blackboard/Parent Link-Contract-
pending Elementary and Secondary
Campus ( pending)
AS P, A, SP,
FACE Staff
Meeting Agendas
Sign-In Rosters
Evaluations.
Increase FACE
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
6399:$4,000
6397: $17,500
6395: $1,000
6299: $18,450
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
312
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: The district will implement a rigorous curriculum and
instruction program that supports sustained growth in student
achievement.
Goal 2.8 Monitor and assist family and community engagement
strategies and school/business partnerships to support the
instructional program.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Actions/Tasks Student
s
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource
Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
8. Create publication and printing
(such as newsletters, newspaper
ads, brochures, hand books,
recruitment posters, etc )
AS FACE
Coordinator
Increase Family and
Community Engagement
Student Academic
Achievement
Federal monies
6298:$400
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
9. Provide support and resources
for high academic achievement.
● Basic Needs
● School Supplies
● Academic/Assessment
Tutorials-
AS
AR
ED
P, A, T,
FACE Staff
Documents- Signatures
Student attendance is
consistent in tutorials
(80-100%)
Increased
Student Academic
Achievement
United Way
Grant
$2000.00
Federal monies
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
313
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: La Joya ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 2.9 Recruit, develop and retain certified instructional
staff.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Offer a Planning Day for
Mentor/Novice Teacher
AS A
P
Increase student
performance/Teacher
retention
Local funds
▲
(2) Mentor new teachers
● New Teacher Institute
● Campus Visits
● Personal cards
SE S Increase student
performance
Campus
administration, HR
administration,
mentor teachers
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Revise & update federally
funded job descriptions
HR
Coordinators
Bi-Annually Local, Sp. Ed,
Migrant, Bilingual,
State Comp., CTE
▲ ▲
314
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: La Joya ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 2.9 Recruit, develop and retain certified instructional
staff.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(4) Monitoring staff attendance
-Insuring that all staff be
accountable for recording
individual absences from duty
-Monitoring school business days
used by staff (see policy)
-Monitoring substitute(s) through
AESOP management system
-Provide incentives for Teachers
with Perfect Attendance.
AS A Attendance reports:
-daily
-weekly
-monthly/Increase staff
attendance, increase
student performance
Local funds
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(5) Maintain competitive salary,
fringe benefits, and incentives to
recruit and retain certified staff.
AS A Salary comparative
study/Increase HQ
Teacher, Increase student
performance
Region I surveys
Salary schedule
Incentive flyer
▲
(6) Review compensation plan
with TASB and District Leaders
and make appropriate
recommendations
AS HR Admin. Remain competitive with
other local school
districts through TASB
survey
Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(7) Review certifications monthly
to ensure Teachers have up to date
certificates.
AS Admin. Appropriate Certification Local ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
315
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: La Joya ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 2.9 Recruit, develop and retain certified instructional
staff.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(8) Offer stipends to teachers to
recruit and retain teachers with an
emphasis in hardship areas.
AS A Increase Teacher
recruitment, student
success/Number of
Teachers recruited for
hardship areas
Flyer ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(9) Comply with Senate Bill 9 and
ensure the fingerprinting process
is complete before beginning
employment for all new non-
certified employees.
AS A All Employees meet
Senate Bill 9
requirements/All
employees meet State
and Local requirements
FAST Pass ▲ ▲ ▲
(10) Continue recruitment efforts
by:
● Organizing local job fairs
(Spring)
● Attending job or career
fairs within the state
and/or university(ies)
● Inviting campus/dept.
personnel to attend teacher
job fairs
AS A Increased number of
applicants screened and
interviewed/Decreased
Number of vacancies by
June interested
applicants sign-in rosters
from job/career fair
Interview screening
packets ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
316
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 2: La Joya ISD will demonstrate sustained growth in
student achievement.
Goal 2.9 Recruit, develop and retain certified instructional
staff.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Actions/Tasks Students Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resource Allocation
Source
Amount
Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(11) Improve employee relations
through employee recognitions:
● Teacher of the Year
● Instructional Assistant of
the Year
● Support Staff of the Year
● Auxiliary Staff of the Year
● Retirement Recognition
HR Admin. Increase employee
relations
Local ▲ ▲
(12) Comply with TEC by
completing PR1500 report
All
Students
HR Admin. All teachers meet
certification
requirements
Local ▲ ▲
(13) Work with other
departments and campus
administrators to complete Equity
Plan
All
Students
Equity Plan
Committee
Ensure all teachers have
appropriate certification
Local ▲ ▲
317
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.1: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3
Q4
School Support Services
Will provide “Quality District
Model” concepts to staff within
the three (3) departments (Child
Nutrition Services, Custodial and
Transportation) to develop
leadership capacity.
All Staff Executive
Director for
School
Support
Services/
Transportatio
n Director
Sign-In Sheets
Periodic meetings to
assess implementation.
Department
Budget (199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Provide Head Custodian’s training
on “Effective Documentation”.
Head
Custodian
s
Executive
Director for
School
Support
Services
Sign-In Sheets,
Handouts
Documentation on final
evaluations
Power Point
Presentation
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Provide the three (3)
departments with new employee
orientation sessions to include
the following:
● Sexual Harassment Training
● Public Access Information
Systems
All new
employees
Executive
Director for
School
Support
Services/
Transportatio
n Director
Sign-In Sheets
Signed forms submitted
to Department of Human
Resources
Handouts ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
318
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.1: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
● District Handbook on Policies
and Procedures
● Safety overview
● Safety Commitment Form
● Department of Labor Standards
(KRONOS time clock system)
All Staff Executive
Director for
School
Support
Services
Sign-IN Sheets
Periodic meetings to
assess implementation
Department Budget
(199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Monitor attendance and safety in
the workplace on a weekly and
monthly basis. Comparison
reports will be provided to each
department on a monthly basis.
All three
depts.
Executive
Director for
School
Support
Services
Charts, graphs and
reports
End-of-year report
Risk Management
reports
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Create a second shift to better
students and staff by completing
work in a safer environment.
● Reduce overtime in the
department.
● Respond to emergencies and
cover school events.
● Conduct building inspections
through routine visits.
Staff and
Students
Department
Manager
and
Supervisors
Compile and assess
reports, and define
strategies for
implementation of plan
Monthly work order
report submitted to
Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent
Additional staff
and/or rotations
from the entire
crew
▲
319
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.1: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
For the 2009-2010 school year,
the custodial manager and the
campus head custodians will
randomly monitor the evening
custodial staff.
Staff and
Students
Custodial
Manager
Monitor quality of work.
Promote a positive
working environment.
Department Budget
(199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Transportation Department Bus
drivers will continue to attend the
required classes to comply with
their certifications.
Students Transportat
ion
Director
Sign In Sheets
Increase safety for all
students.
Department Budget
(199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Organizational Monthly Meetings
1. Safety
2. Expectations
3. Procedures
4. Department Updates
Students Transportat
ion
Director
Sign In Sheets
Increase safety for all
students.
Department Budget
(199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
320
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.1: The district will provide an administrative and finance
system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop a more strategic route
plan to conserve fuel and
maintenance on buses.
Students Transportation
Director
Route Descriptions
Department Budget
(199)
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
Computer Services
The district will continue the
implementation of the
administrative software
application, Skyward, in order to
implement new features and
remain current on the software
applications and hardware for the
student administrative processes.
AS AS Detailed Graduation
Plans and Graduation
Requirement
Reports; additional
information on
students provided to
teachers from EA+;
district begins
migration to SkyPac
Web based product
State Graduation
Plans, defining
LJISD courses
fulfilling each
category of credit
by plan;
documentation;
training
▲
▲ ▲ ▲
321
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.1: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Accounting and Payroll
Department will continue
communication with Principals,
Coordinators, and Project
Directors in regards to Payroll
procedures, budget amendments,
revisions and insure that
expenditures are in accordance
with the rules and regulations of
the program.
N/A N/A Sing-In sheets will be
used to evaluate
participation. Training
will increase compliance
with local, state and
federal guidelines.
N/A ▲
▲ ▲
Risk Management
Accident Prevention Plan
Develop a Safety Incentive
Program for District.
● Loss Control Services
● Continue Safety Trainings
● Continue to offer First Aid
and CPR Trainings
All
Students
and all
employees
Risk Mgt.
Director,
Coord. and
Adm.
Monitoring of safety
training sessions
Needs
Assessments
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
322
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.2: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Facilities
Review and prioritize building
assessment needs and update
Facilities Plan. The architects will
meet with the district’s staff to
decide on the design of the
facilities.
AS Director,
Administrat
ion and
School
Board
Design completed and
accepted.
Construction of facilities
on a timely schedule
Yearly Budget
(199), Facilities
Committee
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Outline and implement a
communication system that
promotes team building by
increasing collaboration,
coordination and cooperation
between and among individuals
and departments.
● Implement a Web-Control
system to access climate
control throughout the district
utilizing the district’s
network.
Staff and
Students
Compliance
and Energy
Manager
Compile information
and data report. End-of-
the-year report
submitted to
Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent
Yearly Budget
(199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
323
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction.
Goal 3.2: The district will provide an administrative and
finance system that supports student achievement.
Focus: Balance Budget
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsible
Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
● Review daily work orders
and ensure proper
completion.
Staff and
Students
Compliance
and Energy
Manager
Yearly Budget
(199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Upgrade HVAC Equipment
throughout the District.
Staff and
Students
Director,
PPO
Personnel
Assessment of
equipment. Remove and
replace equipment on a
timely schedule.
Yearly Budget
(199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
324
La Joya Independent School District
District Improvement Plan
2018-2019
Goal 3: Allocate the resources to support instruction and
increase effective communication.
Goal 3.3: The district will provide training and support to
increase leadership effectiveness.
Focus: Process alignment for student results
Owner: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Actions/Tasks Population
Served
Responsibl
e Person
Measures of Success
(Formative/Summative
Evaluation Criteria)
Resources Needed Scheduled Dates for Action
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
*(1) Teacher Recognitions
● Teacher Appreciation Week
● Education Week
● Teacher & Instructional
Assistant of the Year
Staff and
Students
Director,
PPO
Personnel
Assessment of
equipment. Remove
and replace equipment
on a timely schedule.
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(2) Provide principals and teachers
training and support through the
Working on the Work Model to
increase student engagement
AS
Asst. Supt
Principal
Increase student
performance/Increase
completion rate/Increase
graduation rate
Title I, Part A(211)
$85,000
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
(3) Provide support and resources
to campuses and departments
under Curriculum and Instruction.
● General Supplies
● Awards & Incentives
● Xerox Copier
● Printing Materials
● Reading Materials
● Federal Express
All
Students
Asst. Supt.
for C & I
Increase Student
Achievement
Title 1 (211)
Local (199)
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲