Daves Creek ES 1
2015-18 Executive SummaryContinuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals) / AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply) / Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
1.All teachers will provide their students with quality differentiated, flexible small group instruction in reading, writing, and math on a regular (weekly/daily) basis.
- Differentiation through both process and product based on continual assessment
- Increased use of non-fiction text
- Increased integration of technology
- Use of mentor texts across content areas
- Continued use of Writing Workshop at all grade levels
x / Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement / Teaching and Learning:
-professional learning for math strategies
- Continued training in F &P assessment system for new staff
Technology and Information Services
-continue with itslearning training
Special Education
-additional personnel to handle specialized instructional needs
Student Support
-training on research-based interventions available at the county level (On Cloud 9 math, etc.)
2. All teachers and administrators will model appropriate use of itslearning as set forth by Forsyth County Schools expectations / x
X
x / Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement / Technology and Information Services
-continue with itslearning training directed at the use of the planner feature and quality online instruction
* FCS Depts:
Educational Leadership Human Resources Student Support Services
Facilities Public Inf. & Communications Superintendent
Finance & Operations School Safety & Discipline Teaching & Learning
Food & Nutrition Services Special Education Technology & Inf. Services
Transportation
2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
All teachers will provide their students with quality differentiated, flexible small group instruction in reading, writing, and math on a regular (weekly/daily) basis.
SMART Goal:
The number of students scoring at or above grade level in reading will increase from 69% in August of 2015 to 89% in May of 2016 as measured by the Fountas and Pinnell K-3 SLO.
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Provide job-embedded professional learning on a monthly basis through Munch-n-Learn sessions during teachers’ planning periods targeted at differentiation strategies through small group instruction and BYOT / If educators have a deeper understanding of differentiation strategies, and can apply these strategies in their classrooms based on student need, then student engagement and achievement will increase. / Monthly, beginning September 2, 2015 through May, 2016. / Literacy teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, and additional teacher leaders will provide teaching/sharing sessions to grade levels on a monthly basis. Resources needed are determined by the specific munch-n-learn.
Teachers will provide differentiated, small group instruction in reading and math throughout the school day. Reading and Math small group instruction will focus on guided groups based on students’ assessment levels. / If teachers differentiate instruction through process, product, content, and learning environment, then student achievement will increase. / ongoing / Resources:
-Fountas and Pinnell Leveling Systems
-Anecdotal record/ informal assessment training (provided at munch-n-learn session)
-Data Teams sessions (in grade levels)
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Homeroom and student support teachers will monitor students’ F& P levels at various points throughout the year (minimally at a December checkpoint).
Continuous Improvement Goal:
All teachers and administrators will model appropriate use of itslearning as set forth by Forsyth County Schools expectations
SMART Goal:
The number of DCES teachers who maintain an updated planner for their appropriate courses in itslearning will remain at 100% for the 2015-16 school year.
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Teachers will utilize itslearning for parent communication on a weekly basis via the “planner” feature in their courses, and will provide student differentiationin instruction through their courses. / If teachers continuously utilize itslearning as a communication and differentiation tool, then teachers, students, and parents will become more comfortable utilizing itslearning as a resource for instruction and information. / Use of planner: weekly August 2015- May 2016
Differentiation tool: ongoing / Training by Jackie Aurisch on county expections of itslearning useage, instruction via munch-n-learn with Literacy Coach, Quality Work Facilitator, and ITS on differentiation strategies through itslearning
The DCES Administrative team will complete one TKES walkthrough using itslearning for every teacher. / If the Administrative team completes at least one TKES walkthrough online, then administrators and teachers will be encouraged to keep their information in their courses current and relevant. / Second semester (January- April 2016) / Administrative Team (Principal, Assistant Principals, and Quality Work Facilitator)
The DCES Administrative team will model appropriate use of the planner for professional learning opportunities. / If the Administrative team models appropriate use of the planner as a communication tool with staff via professional learning opportunities, then teachers will have a visual model of expectations to follow. / Monthly Faculty meetings, munch-n-learns / Administrative Team (Principal, Assistant Principals, and Quality Work Facilitator)
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Administrators will monitor itslearning usage on a regular basis (monthly minimum).
2015-16 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Provide teachers with individualized professional learning to increase instructional capacity
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
As we continue to support teachers by providing them with additional instructional strategies, grouping strategies, and extension/remediation support to add to their “teacher toolbox”, teachers will build their own capacity
Date / # Hours / Description of Learning Activities
July 30
Pre-Planning / 6 / Teambuilding, master scheduling, technology updates, itslearning training (Planner expectations and responsibilities)
July 31
Pre-Planning (District) / 6 / ItsLearning (district session), grade level long-range planning
August 3
Pre-Planning / 3 / Safety Training, Technology Updates
August 5
Pre-Planning / 4 / Mandated Reporting, Code of Ethics, Universal Precautions, Professional Learning overview
September 2
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District) / 4 / School Improvement Planning (Data Dig, setting grade level goals, specific strategies)
October 5
Munch-n-learn (Jackie Aurisch) / 1 / Online Learning/ Blended Learning best practices
October 23
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM) / 6 / Differentiation, Setting Learning Goals
November
Munch- N- Learn / 1 / Peer Observations (Focus on Differentiation strategies)
November 17
Munch-N-Learn (Jackie Aurisch) / 1 / Online Learning Plan
January 4
Prof. Dev. Day (School) / 7 / Designing engaging online lessons, differentiation strategies (focus on itslearning), SIP goal revisions as necessary
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM) / 7 / Differentiation (county content), differentiation in practice (school content)
February
Munch-N-Learn / 1 / Peer Observations
May 31
Post-Planning / 2 / Reflection on School Improvement Goals
TOTAL HOURS: / 43