Jamie Contreras, Assistant Principal

Teresa Hernandez, Principal

Jamie Contreras, Assistant Principal

KEY ACTION#1
What is our goal?
Bethune will continue to develop a strong culture of feedback and support to improve the quality of instruction and retain (HQ) highly qualified teachers.
Key Indicators: How do we measure our progress to mastery?

As measured by the district's climate survey, the category of Beliefs and Priorities will increase from 90% to 95% positive as we align our district’s and school’s beliefs and priorities.
As measured by the district's climate survey, the category of Culture of Feedback and Support will increase from 76% to 80% positive as we continue to develop a culture of feedback and support to improve the quality of instruction.
As measured by the district’s climate survey, the category of Positive Culture and Environment will increase from 76% to 80% positive as we continue to hire and retain HQ teachers.
As measured by TEI, the percentage of proficient teachers will increase from 82% to 90% through a culture of feedback and support.

What are we doing to achieve our goal?
School Leadership Actions / Teacher Actions

100% of STATE CERTIFIED teachers will receive 5 face-to-face feedback sessions with specific polish from school leaders per spot/extended observations.

School leaders will provide targeted grade-level specific professional development based on spot observation data during PLCs.

School leaders will provide and facilitate extended planning opportunities to teachers for collaborative lesson planning, vertical alignment and development of SMART goals for students.

School leaders will provide opportunities for teachers to develop their leadership potential by attending professional development and conferences.

School leaders will hire and retain state certified teachers through a positive culture and environment of feedback and support.

STATE CERTIFIED teachers will engage in 5 face-to-face feedback sessions with school leaders and implement suggested polish within the next spot observation.

Teachers will participate and implement targeted grade-level specific professional development conducted during PLCs.

Teachers will participate and implement targeted grade-level specific professional development conducted during PLCs.

Teachers will work collaboratively with colleagues during extended planning to develop lessons, plan vertically and develop SMART goals for students.

Teachers will lead and conduct professional development during PLCs and after-school PD.

Student Achievement Goals
STAAR Approaching Goals Reading 3rd-5th 75% Math 3rd-5th 80% Writing 4th 75% Science 5th 75%
STAAR Meets Goals Reading 3rd-5th 45% Math 3rd-5th 55% Writing 4th 35% Science 5th 35%
STAAR Masters Goals Reading 3rd-5th 25% Math 3rd-5th 25% Writing 4th 20% Science 5th 20%
TerraNova/Supera Goals K-2 Reading above the 40th percentile75%
K-2 Math above the 40th percentile 60%
TELPAS Goals Year to Year Progression 70%
KEY ACTION #2
What is our goal?
Bethune will continue to use data-driven and differentiated instruction to progress monitor and increase student achievement in all content areas.
Key Indicators: How do we measure our progress to mastery?

As measured by district ACPs, the percentage passing school-wide will be 75% or higher for all grade levels in every content.
As measured by state assessments, the percentage of students approaching standard will be 75%, 50% will meet standard and 25% will master standard in Reading and Math.
As evident in data meetings once every six weeks, 100% of teachers will meet with school leaders to discuss student progress and develop SMART goals based on tiers.
As measured by ISIP data, 80% of students in K-2 will either increase at least one tier or perform at tier 1 by the end of the year.

What are we doing to achieve our goal?
School Leadership Actions / Teacher Actions

School leaders will hold face-to-face data meetings with teachers once every six weeks to review and discuss student progress.

School leaders will monitor student progress using data from common assessments, ISIP, ACPs and grades using All-In Learning.

School leaders will conduct on-going professional development on differentiated instruction during PLCs and after-school PD.

School leaders will provide additional resources/materials including technology (IPads) for teachers to use to differentiate their lessons.

Teachers will meet with school leaders to review and discuss student progress once every six weeks.

Teachers will monitor student progress using data from common assessments, ISIP, ACPs and grades using All-In Learning.

Teachers will differentiate their lessons as evident per spot observations.

Teachers will use various resources/materials and technology (IPads) to differentiate their lessons based on student data.

Teachers will provide extended learning opportunities for students through after-school and Saturday school tutoring.

Student Achievement Goals
STAAR Approaching Goals Reading 3rd-5th 75% Math 3rd-5th 80% Writing 4th 75% Science 5th 75%
STAAR Meets Goals Reading 3rd-5th 45% Math 3rd-5th 55% Writing 4th 35% Science 5th 35%
STAAR Masters Goals Reading 3rd-5th 25% Math 3rd-5th 25% Writing 4th 20% Science 5th 20%
TerraNova/Supera Goals K-2 Reading above the 40th percentile75%
K-2 Math above the 40th percentile 60%
TELPAS Goals Year to Year Progression 70%
KEY ACTION #3
What is our goal?
Bethune will continue to develop strong partnerships with parents, volunteers and community members to increase family, community and parent engagement.
Key Indicators: How do we measure our progress to mastery?

100% of parents registered and active users for Parent-Portal by October.
Exemplary rating in engaging parents and volunteers per District criteria by midyear and end of year.
95% of parents respond positive per the end of the year parent survey.

What are we doing to achieve our goal?
School Leadership Actions / Teacher Actions

School leaders will host regular meetings with parents such as Coffee with the Principal, Donuts with Dads, Parent workshops and parent information sessions.

School leaders will host two Family Academic Nights and Carnivals.

School leaders will provide Parent-Portalsessions to parent

School leaders will support parent trainings through AVANCE for students 3-4 years of age.

School leaders will track and monitor teacher-parent communication through student planners, letters to parents, progress reports, Wednesday folders, etc.

Teachers will help communicate and participate in regular parent meetings such as Coffee with the Principal, Donuts with Dads, Parent workshops and parent information sessions.

Staff will plan and participate in two Family Academic Nights and Carnivals

Staff will provide support to parents on the use of Parent-Portal.

Staff will communicate and support parent trainings through AVANCE.

Teachers will communicate with parents through student planners, letters, progress reports, Wednesday folders, etc.