Easton Area School District
Accreditation for Growth
Annual Review
2007-2008
MATH
Shawnee Middle School
March 5, 2008
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective# 1 (MATHEMATICS)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
SCHOOL
/COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee / PSSA After-School Tutoring Program – utilized Study Island both during classroom time and in this tutoring programShawnee / Incentive program for students making progress on 4-Sight Benchmark tests and for students who score Advanced or Proficient
Shawnee / Edited curriculum calendars
Shawnee / PSSA incentive program for students who work diligently for all five testing days
Shawnee / Study Island incentive program for students who complete all blue ribbons
Shawnee / Hired K-12 Associate Director of Mathematics.
Shawnee / Utilizing data analysis to monitor student success.
Shawnee / Technology offers alternative instructional strategies to present standards in another venue.
Shawnee / Study Island benchmarking assessment will also be utilized for after-school tutoring.
Shawnee / Continued use of “Study Island” program.
Shawnee / Administration of 4-Sight benchmark assessments to be used as formative assessment to identify weaknesses in the curriculum.
Shawnee / Teachers are being trained to analyze the 4Sight data and utilize the benchmark anchors and eligible content.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective# 1 (MATHEMATICS)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee / All teachers have access to 4 Sight results to track and remediate students.Shawnee / Data teams are analyzing 4Sight data to drive instruction.
Shawnee / Remediation programs during and after-school hours
Shawnee / Saxon math program used in Learning Support classes.
Shawnee / Increased staff.
Shawnee / Grade-level content incorporated into Learning Support classes.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 1 (MATHMEMATICS)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Hire a building math specialist (07/08)
/ Personnel Dept.School board (10/06)
District math coordinator & associate director of math /
2005-2012
Review annuallyPhase in two per year / Qualified applicants (10/06) / Math specialist hired
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: not in the budget for the 2007/08 school year.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to district – Director of Secondary Education.
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Train teachers how to utilize alternative materials for remediation and enrichment of math (07/08)
/ District math coordinator K-6, Building math coordinator/Specialist, math committee & admin. /
2007-2012
Review annually / Math specialist hired(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: Training programs will be offered throughout the summer (2008). Refer to Marsha Snyder.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to Associate Director Of Mathematics
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 1 (MATHMEMATICS)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Train teachers how to integrate math throughout the curriculum (07/08)
/ K-12 teachersAdmin /
2007-2012
Review annually / Cross-curricular instruction(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: Training programs will be offered throughout the summer (2008). Refer to Marsha Snyder.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to Associate Director Of Mathematics
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Teachers will be trained to focus on anchor/eligible content to attain student proficient/advanced levels (07/08)
/ K-12 teachersAdmin /
2007-2012
Review annually / ProficientAdvanced levels of students
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: Training programs will be offered throughout the summer (2008). Refer to Marsha Snyder.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to Associate Director Of Mathematics
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Train teachers to use the data retrieved from the benchmark initiative, PSSA Results, and District Assessments to drive instruction as well as targeting groups for extra instruction (07/08)
/ K-12 teachersAdmin /
2007-2012
Review annually / Data driven instruction(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: Training programs will be offered throughout the summer (2008). Refer to Marsha Snyder.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to Associate Director Of Mathematics
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 1 (MATHMEMATICS)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee /
Create a mandatory remedial math class during the school day for students who score below proficient on PSSA test
/ School board,Admin.
District Math Committee /
2008-2012
Review annually / Scheduling/staffCurriculum / Additional remedial class
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Math team: New Activity.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to district for funding.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
OBJECTIVE # 2 (LITERACY)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
SCHOOL
/COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee
/ An Associate Director of Literacy was hiredShawnee
/ Faculty and curriculum meetings are being used to train teachers on collecting and analyzing data to drive instructionShawnee
/ Curriculum embedded assessmentsShawnee
/ Teachers are being trained to analyze the 4Sight data and utilize the benchmark anchors and eligible contentShawnee
/ Nutritional snacks during PSSA testingShawnee
/ PSSA reading/writing rubrics are available to all subject area teachers to help increase PSSA scoresShawnee
/ Continuation of 4Sight TestingShawnee
/ Increase in staff being trained to correctly assess 4Sight testsShawnee
/ All teachers have access to 4Sight results to track and remediate studentsShawnee
/ Data teams are analyzing 4Sight data to drive instructionShawnee
/ A selected group of staff members (social studies) are being trained in Reading Apprenticeship strategies and date analysisShawnee
/ All departments adopted literacy anchors to integrate in their curriculumsAFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
OBJECTIVE # 2 (LITERACY)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee
/ AimsWeb data (Special Education)Shawnee
/ Increased staff-READ 180 Teachers and 2 study skills teachersShawnee
/ Differentiated Instruction TrainingShawnee
/ Friday Update/teacher and team websites to help increase parent and community communicationShawnee
/ Expansion of READ 180 program and Study SkillsShawnee
/ Implemented Study Island tutorial program during 9th period and after schoolShawnee
/ Formal outline for research paper is part of the curriculumShawnee
/ Supplemental vocabulary program used for grades 7 and 8 (not supported by grant money)Shawnee
/ Associate Director of literacy recommended programming for the 2008-2009 school year and continues to work with the building administration to suggest staff development programmingShawnee
/ English teachers are being trained on “Teaching Grammar in the Context of Writing”Shawnee
/ Implemented a tutorial program after schoolAFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
OBJECTIVE # 2 - (LITERACY)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Hire community and literary/liaison/trainer for the LEP population
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Literacy Team: not applicable – no longer in use
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Scholastic Reading Counts
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Shawnee Literacy Team: No longer a possibility for the reading department – too many problems with the program. Both the original program and update were flawed.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 3 (CITIZENSHIP)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
SCHOOL
/COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee / Several wellness activities have been provided for teachers (Wellness fair, Walking Works)Shawnee / A full-time attendance officer tracks attendance
The district is offering several wellness programs and opportunities
Shawnee / The code of conduct is being addressed by a sub committee of the district citizenship committee
Shawnee / A survey was administered to the staff to address the concerns of communication between parents and staff
Shawnee / Building administration has been trained in PowerSchool to track student data
Shawnee / Increased availability of documents translated into Spanish - paraprofessional translator was hired
Shawnee / The alternative education program has been re-located and expanded (EAA)
Shawnee / Implementation of breakfast program (as part of the health & wellness initiative in the district)
Shawnee / Increased use of community resources and district personnel for counseling/student services
Shawnee / PSSA tutoring for at-risk students
Shawnee / Saturday detentions
Shawnee / Increased staff
Shawnee / Maintain accurate data on established baseline levels regarding suspensions
Shawnee / Implementation of district-wide discipline referral page
Shawnee / Creation of teacher-team web pages for entire staff
Shawnee / Continuation of Student of the Month program
Shawnee / Counseling groups based on student needs
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 3 (CITIZENSHIP)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMMENDATIONS
Shawnee / Fewer behavioral problems due to expanded halls and changes in locker configurationsShawnee / Agenda books
Shawnee / There are after-school support programs in place to help at-risk students with homework
Shawnee / The group counseling program has been expanded
Shawnee / A crisis counselor has been added
Shawnee / Administrators are using the PowerSchool behavior tracking component (Discipline Logs) to track suspensions/referrals
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 3 (CITIZENSHIP)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Maintain academic and behavioral performance of students through high school graduation /
- Guidance Depart
- Trained personnel
Repeated annually / Trained personnel / Cumulative records
(Actions to be taken)
D. Riker (11/06): regarding district-wide discipline referral page --- This option is currently being utilized through the Power School program and will continue to be refined and adjusted as needed.
Shawnee APT: The guidance department is making efforts to assure that students maintain academic and behavioral performance throughout their school careers. This is an on-going process that will need to be addressed in the future.
Shawnee IT: Suggest modifying person/group responsible to include teachers, technology and also include PowerSchool in the activity.
- Principals should have the ability to edit any fields/records in PowerSchool. Principals should also be able to access records of students from other schools. Defer to district.
T. Drago (4/07): We can open access for principals to other buildings so it is possible to do that in PowerSchool. Confidentiality is an issue that upper administration needs to discuss. We want it to be as secure as possible due to the types of info there.
2007-2008 Citizenship Action Team: Request status from Director of Technology. Has this been completed?
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Defer to Director of Technology. Building Principals do not have read-only access for other school buildings (though other administrative personnel have this accessibility).
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Positive rewards system via School Store Gift Certificates /
- School Store Admin
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Citizenship Action Team: School store recently opened in February 2008. No rewards system has yet been established.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Training in PBS should occur in Spring, 2008. This will be tied to positive rewards system.
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Renaissance Program / Wrap-around coordinator Crisis Intervention Counselor / 2006-2012 / Staff / Program in place
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 Citizenship Action Team: Student of the Month is currently in operation, but unsure as to the status of the Renaissance Program.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Renaissance will be replaced with the Positive Behavior Support program.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 3 (CITIZENSHIP)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Develop a school-wide behavior program to give a priority to citizenship related activities (10/06) / Principals
/School
Action
Planning
Citizenship
Team/Staff / Fall 2004 – 2012 / District/Building Funds / Creation of program/improvement of behavior indicated by PowerSchool results
(Actions to be taken)
A.Divietro 3/07: Fact-find until 9/08 and in 9/08 – establish committee to review information
Shawnee APT: Shawnee Middle School plans to implement a positive behavior support program for all special education students beginning in the 2007-2008 school year. The program will be piloted with the special education population, but will grow to include the entire student body.
Shawnee IT: Agree with establishment of behavior support program in a gradual fashion.
K-12 IT: Defer to district for clarification on this activity to determine when and how this will be implemented.
A. DiVietro (4/07): There is a plan in place for the central office administrators to be trained in PBS this May. After this meeting, we will have more information on how and when the Shawnee PBS system will be implemented.
M. Bernstein (4/07): We are discussing this with Greg Llewellyn on May 10 and hope to establish a more thorough plan. The Directors of SPE, Elementary Ed, and Secondary Ed, as well as the Associate Director of Alternative Education will attend. Linda Fisher will also attend.
2007-2008 Citizenship Action Team: Future training to occur in 2008-2009.
2008 Shawnee Implementation Team: Training in PBS should occur in Spring, 2008. This will be tied to positive rewards system. Common set of goals for grades 5-8.
AFG SHAWNEE ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT 2007-2008
Objective # 3 (CITIZENSHIP)
SHAWNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATIONS
School / Activity:Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Diversity training to train teachers to incorporate tolerance of diverse populations within their curriculum (07/08) / Administrators
Outside
Trainers / 2008 – 2012 / Faculty meetings, departmental meetings;
Act 80 days / Evident in the student behavior logs, with a decrease of intolerance of others
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 District Citizenship Narrative:
- A new subcommittee to explore staff development for diversity training of the staff will be chaired by Deanne Lohman and Dr. Greenfield.
- Dr. Greenfield stated that diversity training has begun with the Ruby Payne workshop, which was organized through the IU. Information was distributed to all staff members. One of the points discussed was that economically disadvantaged students struggle academically.
School / Activity:
Step / Person/Group
Responsible / Timelines for
Completion / Resources
Needed / Evaluation/Indicators of
Success / Date Completed
Shawnee / Train teachers to implement a school-wide behavior program to give a priority to citizenship related activities (07/08)
(Positive Behavioral Supports System) / Principals
/School Action Planning Citizenship Team/Staff / Fall 2007-2012
Review Annually / District
Building Funds / Creation of program/improvement of behavior indicated by PowerSchool results
(Actions to be taken)
2007-2008 District Citizenship Narrative:
1/07 - A.Divietro – Fact-find until 9/08
9/08 – establish committee to review information
- Shawnee and EAHS – not ready to put a plan in place. Training will be available when the schools are ready