2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
AdvancED Standards / FCS Departments
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement / AcademicsAccountability
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services / Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services / Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
Continuous Improvement Goal / AdvancED Standards / Support from FCS Department(s)
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
- Integration of writing in all areas
- Collaborative learning teams
- Advanced content classes
- Increased use of leveled libraries (non-fiction)
- Building community and culture with afterschool clubs
Indicator 3.1
The school’s curriculum provides equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life skills that lead to success at the next level.
Indicator 3.2
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of
professional practice.
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Indicator 5.2
Professional and support staff continuously collect, analyze, and apply learning from a range of data sources, including comparison and trend data about student learning, instruction, program evaluation, and organizational conditions.
Indicator 5.4
The school engages in a continuous process to determine verifiable improvement in student learning, including readiness for and success at the next level. / Continued support from AcademicsAccountability to ensure our teachers have the tools design quality learning experiences for all students. Alignment of:
- Common Assessments
- Pacing guides
- Rubrics
- Report Cards
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply) / / Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: / Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
SMART Goal: / The percentage of 5th Grade Students exceeding in Writing will increase from 20% to 22% and the overall Meets + Exceeds will increase from 88% to 90% by the end of 2014 school year as measured by the 5th Grade Writing Test.
School Name: Sawnee Elementary School Year: 2013-2014
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X / Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
X / Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Using Results for Continuous Improvement / Focus on maintaining a daily RTI writing time 2-5.
Grade 5 RTI groups are based on 4th Grade Supplemental Writing Assessment.
4th and 5th Grade implementation of Criterion On-line writing program.
Provide structured time for data teams to analyze and reflect on past and present writing data.
Provide continuous professional learning focused on building a consistent approach to writing through teacher workshops and collaborative café sessions. / If we continued to maintain our daily dedicated writing time with a consistent approach, then daily differentiated writing instruction will produce strong writers.
If we provide and implement an effective structure for teachers to analyze data, then we will improve writing instruction resulting in increased achievement.
If teachers are provided with appropriate learning opportunities for writing instruction, then we will improve writing instruction resulting in increased achievement. / 13-14 school year / Continued implementation of master schedule designed to create a focused writing block grades 2-5.
Writing support for most at-risk students will be provided through the use of support personnel.
Continued support in implementation and knowledge of Criterion On-line program.
Continued Data Team support for teacher leaders.
Continue to provide time during Power Planning for data analysis.
Professional development focused on effective teaching using the TKES model. / Continue to provide time during Power Planning to focus on effective teaching strategies.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply) / / Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: / Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
SMART Goal: / The percentage of all students in grades 3-5 scoring at the Exceeds level in Mathematics will increase from 64% to 66% and students with disabilities will increase from 83% to 85% by the end of the 2013 school year as measured by the Mathematics CRCT administered in April 2014.
School Name: Sawnee Elementary School Year: 2013-2014
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X / Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
X / Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Using Results for Continuous Improvement / Focus on building a strong guided math program in grades K-5.
Provide structured time for data teams to analyze and reflect on grade specific data.
Provide continuous professional learning focused on balanced mathematics through teacher workshops and collaborative café sessions.
Advanced Content classes for 4th and 5th grade mathematics students. / If we continued to develop the effectiveness of our daily guided math program, then daily differentiated math instruction will increase student achievement on the CRCT.
If we provide and implement an effective structure for teachers to analyze data, then we will improve math instruction resulting in increased achievement.
If teachers are provided with appropriate learning opportunities for mathematics instruction, then we will improve math instruction resulting in increased achievement. / 13-14 school year / Support and resources for providing professional development in balanced math/guided math.
Continued support in developing GloSS/IKAN knowledge for piloting teachers.
Continued Data Team support for teacher leaders.
Continue to provide time during Power Planning for data analysis.
Consult with A&A on implementing Advanced Content models at the elementary level.
Professional development focused on effective teaching using the TKES model. / Continue to provide time during Power Planning to focus on effective teaching strategies.
2013-14 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: Sawnee Elementary
Professional Learning Goal(s): / Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
- Support the Implementation of TKES through the professional developing of effective teaching strategies.
- Continue to develop an effective Guided Math program.
Through the use of data teams we will creatively synthesize all content areas to improve real world comprehension and application.
Date / # Hours / Description of Learning Activities
August 1
Pre-Planning (School) / 2 / Todd Whitaker: Motivational Speaking
August 2
Pre-Planning (District) / 3 / District Collaboration
August 5
Pre-Planning / 2 / Team Collaboration
August 6
Pre-Planning / n/a / Open House
August 7
Pre-Planning / n/a / School Based Information
August 28
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School) / 2.5 / Mini Sessions:
TKES, Literacy, Differentiation, RTI, GloSS/IKAN, Special Education, Writing
September 18
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District) / 2.5 / District Collaboration:
Grade Specific Collaboration and Criterion On-line training for 4th and 5th
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School) / 6 / Mini Sessions:
TKES, Guided Math, GloSS/IKAN, Writing, and Team Collaboration
February 14
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.) / 6 / District Collaboration: AM
School in PM: TKES & Team Collaboration
May 27
Post-Planning / 1 / TKES
13-14
Power Planning / 7 / Power Planning for teachers to focus on effective teaching strategies (TKES), analyze data, and to collaborate with team.
13-14
Collaborative Café Workshops / 6 / Workshops for Balanced Literacy & Math (Guided Reading & Math)
13-14
Faculty Meetings / 5 / Focus on effective teaching strategies (TKES), analyze data, and to collaborate on School Improvement.
Total Hours: / 43
Faculty Meetings
(Wednesdays @ 3:30)
August 21st
October 23rd
December 11th
February 19th
April 30th
/ Leadership Team
(Wednesdays @ 3:30)
August 14th
October 9th
December 4th
February 12th
April 23rd
May 7th
/ Collaborative Cafes
(Tuesdays @ 3:30)
September 24th – Math
October 29th – Reading
November 19th – Math
January 28th – Reading
February 25th – Math
March 25th – Reading
Power Planning
(Wednesdays from 1:00-2:45)
Fifth Grade / Fourth Grade / Third Grade / Second Grade / First Grade / Kindergarten
August 14th
October 9th
January 8th
February 19th / August 21st
October 23rd
January 15th
February 26th / September 4th
October 30th
January 22nd
March 5th / September 11th
November 6th
January 29th
March 12th / September 25th November 13th February 5th
March 19th / October 2nd
November 20th
February 12th
March 26th
School Based Sessions: 9/18
1:00-1:45
School Improvement Meetings
& Teacher Expert Differentiation Focus Session / 2:00-2:45
Teacher Expert Differentiation Focus Sessions / 2:45-3:30
Teacher Expert Differentiation Focus Sessions / Meeting Locations
TKES Volunteer Meeting
Mandatory for those who volunteered / IKAN/GlOSS Pilot
Mandatory for those who participated in training / Empowering Writers / Media Center 1
Literacy Liaison Meeting / High Achiever Differentiation / High Achiever Differentiation / Learning Lab
(across from Jennifer)
Art Liaison Meeting / Literacy Interventions K-2 / Literacy Interventions K-2 / Stiffler’s RM
Science Liaison Meeting / Literacy Interventions 3-5 / Literacy Interventions 3-5 / Sci Lab
Special Education 101
Mandatory / Special Education 101
Mandatory / Special Education 101
Mandatory / McBrayer’s RM
RTI Team Leader Meeting
Only for designated team leaders / Henderson’s RM
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