TITLE I-A
SCHOOL ACTION PROFILE FY14
Willow Elementary
Developed during 2012-2013
To be implemented during 2013-2014
(This profile serves as documentation to
support Section 1114 and 1115
under Title I of NCLB.)
Assurance Agreement for Schoolwide Planning
The school serves a student population in which at least 40% of the students are from low-income families.
The school has completed the schoolwide planning process and has met the requirements of the Title I legislation relating to schoolwide planning and criteria as outlined in section 1114 of the ESEA and 34 CFR §200.25 – 200.29.
The district has worked in consultation with the school as the school developed the schoolwide plan and will continue to assist the school in implementing, evaluating, and revising the plan annually.
Printed Name of PrincipalPrinted Name of Federal Programs Director
Signature of PrincipaldateSignature of Director date
Non-Regulatory Guidance to assist in designing Schoolwide Programs is available at the following link:
Assurances1
SCHOOL ACTION PROFILE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STEP 1:YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY TEAM
STEP 2:TELL YOUR STORY
2.1Demographics and School Context
2.2Student Achievement
2.3Assessment
2.4Instructional Program
2.5Faculty and Staff, including Professional Development
2.6Parents and Community
2.7School Climate
2.8Transition and Coordination
2.9 Financial Resources
STEP 3:STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GOALS
STEP 4:SUPPORTING GOALS AND ACTIONS
Table of Contents1
MSBSD Title I School-Wide Program – 10 ComponentsStatute/ Regulation 1114(b)(1)(A-J);Title I-A Monitoring #13
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Particular topics are addressed in:
Step 2.2 deals with student achievement
Step 2.3 deals with assessment
Step 2.4 deals with the instructional program
Step 2.5 deals with staff and professional development
Step 2.6 deals with parent involvement
- Schoolwide reform strategies that use effective instructional methods based on scientific research that address the needs of all children, particularly the needs of low-achieving children
Step 2.5 questions #2,#4
Step 4
- Instruction by highly qualified staff
- High-quality, ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate
- Strategies for attracting high-quality, highly-qualified teachers to high-need schools
6. Strategies to increase parent involvement
Step 1 questions #1, #2, #8
Step 2.3 question #4
Step 2.4 question #6
Step 2.6 questions #1,#2,#3,#4, #5, #6, #7,#8
7. Plans for transitioning children from early childhood programs to elementary school programs
Step 2.8 question #1
8. How teachers will be included in decision-making on the use of academic assessments to improve
academic achievement and overall academic program
Step 2.3 questions #1, #2, #3
9. Timely identification of and effective assistance to students who experience difficulty mastering
proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards
Step 2.4 question #7
Step 2.5 question #4
10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State and local services and programs
Step 1 question #6
Step 2.5 questions #5, #9
Step 2.6 question #9
Step 2.8 questions #1, #2, #3
10 Components1
Willow Elementary
STEP ONE: YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY TEAM
Statute/Regulation 1114 (b)(2)(B); Title I-A Monitoring #12
Schoolwide plans must be developed or revised with the involvement of the community to be served and the individuals who will carry out the plan. The planning team assumes responsibility for planning and implementing the schoolwide program in accordance with all applicable Title I rules and regulations. The school must also receive technical assistance in developing the plan. Technical assistance providers could include district or Department of Education & Early Development (EED) staff or others from agencies such as institutions of higher education, educational service agencies, staff from other successful schoolwide program schools, or other local consortia.
- The Accountability Team takes responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the program, and for ensuring that it complies with all applicable Title I rules and regulations.
REPRESENTATION / NAME / ROLES
Administrators: / Andrew McDermott / Facilitates, organizes and guides process
Teachers: / Administrator, Title 1 Teacher, Literacy Coach Nancy Lord, Suzanne Bounds, Skip Davenport, Marianne Schoppmeyer, Vickie McNulty, Melissa Brazeau, Sharon Larson, / Collected and reviewed data, research Scientifically based research, PD Development plan and review final draft input for At-Home-Reading Program
Paraprofessionals: / Teri Adolphs, Sue Schachle, and Lisa Heffernan / Provide input on draft plan, family activities, and on interventions delivered as a part of plan.
Other Staff:
Parents: / Doro Sidelinger, Stephanie Richey, Katie Tormey, Kimber Wentworth, Rebecca Korpi, Tiffany Davidson, Alexis Crabb / Advises and provides input for development of title plan and feedback on title plan progress.
Students (secondary):
Other Members: / Tom Phillips / Provide feedback on budget
- We have taken these steps to invite all stakeholders, i.e. community members, parents, staff, in the development of our Title I Schoolwide Action Plan:
Willow Elementary has offered members of the school community a variety of ways to be involved. Parents, students and staff are invited to a picnic before school starts, Open House, Coffee with the Principal Fridays and Willow Family Nights. Curriculum and Alaska State Standards are incorporated into the activities. A Thursday Bulletin is sent home biweekly and is available at the school office. School activities and plans are presented during the monthly PTA meetings. Surveys from families are used to provide input regarding plans/activities. Families were surveyed in the spring for specific programs they would like to see offered by Title I. In addition, surveys were provided for families to fill out in an anonymous fashion at all family night and weekend activities sponsored by Title I. The Willow Elementary website has links to parent information and kid-friendly educational websites. Flyers home, signs posted around the community and Connect-Ed messages are used right before each event as a reminder. We have requested and received volunteers to assist with our Family Involvement Activities- Willow Homemakers, Willow Library Association, Willow EMS and Willow Senior, and the Willow Garden Club.
3. Our Accountability Team meetings and agendas have been: (insert additional rows as needed)
Meeting Dates during 2012-2013 / Topic of MeetingMonthly PTA Meeting / Monthly PTA meetings include principal report and review of plans and activities. Comments and suggestions for ongoing modification of school plans and activities gathered.
August 30, 2012 / Open House, Annual Title Meeting (discuss Action Plan and goals)
February 2013 / PTA meeting to discuss planning of Chili Cook-Off
March 2013 / PTA meeting to plan and discuss Eggstravaganza
April 24, 2013 / Writing of FY14 Action Plan
May 2, 2013 / Finalizing FY14 Action Plan with parental input
May 3, 2013 / Gather final suggestions from staff and parents for FY14 action plan
4. Our future meeting dates are (meetings during the 2013-2014 School Year):
Early Release Wednesdays: Staff/team meetings using data driven dialogue practices to make decisions and development/modifications of action plan2nd Tuesday of every month: PTA meetings. Including principal’s reports and making school plans for activities.
August 29th, 2013: Open House/Annual Title I meeting
April 2014: Action Plan Meetings
May 2014: District Review
May-June 2014 State Review: Revision of first draft
5. Technical assistance has been provided by: (insert additional rows as needed)
(e.g. Federal Programs, EED/DOE, etc.)
Assistance ProviderName / Date / Type of Assistance / Level of Assistance
(State, District, School, Other)
Federal Programs:
Federal Programs: Laurine Domke, Tracy Collum, Brooke Allison, Jennifer Knight / Ongoing / Provided clarification of forms and procedures and Budget issues / District
Federal Programs / Ongoing / Staff Development / District
Deborah Vaughn / Ongoing / Technology support / District
6.The school and district will work together in these ways:
The district supports Title I schools by providing assistance with data analysis, research summaries, workshops on Title I Action Plan development, Title I Peer Reviews. The district conducts site visits to assist sites with local issues pertaining to Title I compliance. The school will meet all deadlines for Title I reporting, compliance documentation, and budget revisions.7. A final review of this schoolwide plan/action profile was conducted by (list only one person):
Andrew McDermott8. The development/implementation/evaluation of the plan will be communicated with members of the school and community through:
The process for communicating with all members of the school and community regarding the planning process, data collection, plan development, implementation, and evaluation is accomplished through a variety of methods. Reports are presented at PTA, staff, and parent meetings. Information is disseminated through the Thursday Bulletin, school web site and the At Home Reading slips, as well as through phone calls and other personal contact with the community members. Information is made available to the public on bulletin boards at the school, Willow Community Center/Library and various businesses around town. Staff is kept informed by the early release agendas, emails, and other staff meetings.Needs Assessment – Accountability Team
Based on your answers to the questions above, describe the areas of need for your accountability team processes.
Area of Need / Evidence of NeedContinue to increase the number of families we receive input from / We have, on average, about 8 families providing input for our Title I plans and activities. This is an increase of two families from last year.
Step 1 - Your Accountability Team1
Willow Elementary
STEP TWO: TELL YOUR STORY
A school operating a schoolwide program must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school that includes all students attending the school (including all subgroups and taking into account the needs of migratory children) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the state academic content & achievement standards, particularly in reading, writing and math. A brief description of school attendance including any factors that affect student success should be included.
2.1DEMOGRAPHICS AND SCHOOL CONTEXT
Profile the key features of your school and community.In the charts below, list percentages for student demographics, the grade levels and enrollment of your school. You may include a brief narrative of the characteristics of your school and community regarding your school’s mission statement, parent involvement, community characteristics, and school history.
Percentage of Students by Ethnicity:
10% / American Indian or Alaskan Native / <5% / Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander<5% / Hispanic/Latino of any race / <5% / Black or African American
<5% / Asian / <5% / Two or more races
79% / White
Other Student Demographics:
63.11% / Students qualifying for Free or Reduced Lunch28.68% / Students receiving Special Education (IEP students)
90.52% / School attendance percentage
4.65% / Students that are Limited English Proficient (LEP)
<5% / Students that are Migrant
<5% / Students that are Homeless
48.06% / Students that are Female
51.94% / Students that are Male
Grade Levels and Enrollment:
K-6 / Grade Levels in school129 / School Enrollment
Characteristics of your School and Community:
Willow Elementary School History:Willow School opened October 1959 with 34 children enrolled in grades one through twelve. During the 1960 – 1961 school year, three additional Quonset huts were added along with 2 additional teachers. In 1964, the first permanent structure with indoor plumbing was completed. A multipurpose room was added to the original four classrooms in 1966. A second addition consisting of the gym/cafeteria and kitchen was added in 1978. In the summer of 1986, construction began on a new classroom addition to Willow School. Our present building, with all remodels, was completed April 1, 1988. Willow has had 7 principals.
Teacher Qualifications: All Teachers are highly qualified.
Range: 1 year to +30 years.
Teacher Level of Education: Average: Bachelors Degree plus 15 hours:
Range: Bachelors Degree to Masters plus 45 credit hours
Paraprofessionals:
SPED Assistant 2.50
Paraprofessional Qualifications: All paraprofessionals are Highly Qualified.
Support Staff:
Nurse .5
Admin Secretary 1
Playground Monitor .2
Tutor Advisor .25
Speech Therapist 3 days per week
Occupational Therapist 1 day per week
Physical Therapist 1 day per week
Psychologist 1 day per week
Willow Elementary Community Demographics:
Willow is a community of approximately 1700 people, stretching over 600 square miles. Community agencies that work with our school include the Willow Area Community Organization (WACO), Lions Club, Scouts, Willow Preschool, Willow Fire Department, Willow Senior Citizens, Willow Public Library and community churches. Eighty-seven percent of Willow community members own their own homes. Fifty-one percent of those homeowners are age fifty and older.
Fifty-five percent of the Willow population is in the labor force. Six and a half percent are formally unemployed. The median household income is $34,478.00, according to 2000 U.S. Census figures; 47.4% of our population’s annual household income is less than $35,000.00. A portion of the Willow community is ever changing as evidenced by our high transient rate.
Willow students take an active role in community services. They work at community dinners, share artwork and interact with the Senior Center and the Willow Food Bank. Willow School is open to Girl Scouts, PTA Soccer, Willow Lions Club sponsored skate night, weekly music classes, and Willow Community Preschool. The playground is open to the Willow community year round.
Willow Elementary School /Parent / Community Involvement:
At Willow Elementary School, we have many parent involvement activities. These activities include:
• Parent surveys, student assignment notebook program
• Parent conferences, Coffee with the Principal Fridays, community gatherings
• Musical performances and sports activities
• At Home Reading, Awards and Student of the Month assemblies
• Family Nights
• Open House, Volunteer Tea
• Harvest Carnival; Holiday Craft Night; Thanksgiving dinners for needy families in the Willow area; Spring Eggstravaganza,Lunch and Egg Hunt, Chili Cook Off
• Meetings PTA, Staff (primary, intermediate, specials, special education), Early Release Wednesday, Intervention, Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Volunteers in classrooms
Willow Chamber of Commerce offers student ice golfing.
We have requested and received volunteers to assist with our Family Involvement Activities- Willow Homemakers, Willow Library Association, Willow EMS and Willow Senior, Willow Garden Club and local builders and Willow area Iditarod dog mushers.
Students are encouraged to complete an average of thirty minutes of homework and/or reading each evening. Intermediate level students and their parents are encouraged to use iParent to track current work and communicate with teachers regularly.
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Step 2.1 Demographics and School Context
Willow Elementary
2.2STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
1.List the school’s ASPI rating.
Our ASPI Rating was a four star rating (****) with a ASPI Score of 87.12.2. Summarize the areas of your current educational program that need improvement as identified in the comprehensive needs assessment. Identify priority of focus areas for achieving the outcomes of the proposed schoolwide programas being High, Medium, or Low.
Type of Data Analyzed / Area of Need / Priority / Describe needs determined from data in each area, as applicable (do not include solutions here)SBA data and other district assessment data / Reading/language arts instruction for all students / High / Our reading scores on the SBA decreased from 87.2% to 83% on a school wide basis. This is a decrease of 4.2%. We are 1% below the district average.
SBA data and other district assessment data / Mathematics instruction for all students / High / Our school wide math scores on SBA assessments decreased from 83.2% to 83%. The district average is 82%
SBA data and other district assessment data / Other content area instruction for all students / Medium / Our science SBA scores were 41.7%. This is below both state and district averages. We are 8.2% below the state average of 49.9% and 9.6% below the district average of 51.3%.
SBA data and other district assessment data / Support for students with disabilities / Low / Less than 30 students with identified special needs. Our students with disabilities had a 95.61% growth on the school progress measure of ASPI. We will be providing individualized programs and looking at their data on a child by child basis.
SBA data and other district assessment data / Economically disadvantaged or low achieving students / High / 63.11% of student qualify for free and reduced lunch. 100% of our low income students made their school progress growth on the ASPI index.
ELP Assessment / Support for LEP students to attain proficiency in English / Medium / We have less than 10 ELL students at this time. We have been and continue to provide these students with individualized programs. Data is assessed on a child by child basis.
Graduation & dropout rate / Ensure students will graduate from high school / Low / N/A
Attendance Rate / Ensure that students attend school / Medium / Our attendance rate for the school year was 90.52%. This is on par with attendance rates at other elementary schools throughout the district. This is listed as a medium concern as we have a small number of students with chronic truancy issues.
Demographic data / Support for other populations such as homeless or neglected & delinquent students / Low / We have been in contact with the coordinator of the Mckenny-Vinto act for the MSBSD. They have been working to provide supports for our families in transition.
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Step 2.2 Achievement
Willow Elementary
2.3ASSESSMENT
1. Besides the state assessments, we use the following tests and assessments in our school (school wide, grade level, and/or classroom, to provide a complete picture) (e.g. observation, teacher-made tests, math program assessments, student self-assessment, portfolios, etc.):
Subject / Assessment / Grade Level / ClassroomReading / Imagine It! Assessmetns / PK-3 / PK-3
Reading Street Assessments / 4-6 / 4-6
*AIMSweb Assessments
Lexia / K-3 / K-3
Math / Math Expressions Assessments / K-5
McDougal_Littell Course 1 Assessments / 6 / 6
Excel Math Assessments / 4 / 4
Moby Math / 1, 5 / Sped, 1, 5
TenMarks / 2 / Sped, 2
Other / **MAP assessments / K-6 / K-6
Student self-assessments (Conferences) / K-6 / K-6
Grade Level Check Sheets / K-6 / K-3
Informal Portfolios / K-6 / 4/5
Teacher Observations / K-6 / K-6
*AIMSweb is a standardized, individually administered test that provides a measure of risk for learning to read. This test is administered to all students - kindergarten through sixth grade.
**MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) a web-based assessment tool by NWEA.
2. Teachers and aides are involved in decisions about assessments used in the school through the following process: Statute/Regulation 1114 (b)(1)(A-J); Title I-A Monitoring #13