School Name: Matt Elementary

Due 9/2/16 to Teaching Learning

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Step 1: 15-16 School Improvement Plan Reflection
Step 2: Executive Summary
Step 3: School Improvement Plan
___ CCRPI Goal
___ Academic/Instructional Goal
___ Climate Goal
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Step 4: Growth Measure for Teachers of Non-SGP Courses
Step 5: Continuous, Job-Embedded Professional Learning Plan
Step 6: 16-17 SIP Reflection due Friday, June 16, 2017
2015-18 Executive Summary
Continuous Improvement Goals / AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply) / Learner Profile
(Check all that apply) / Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
CCRPI Goal
Increase the percent of students in grade 5 achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than 850 on the Georgia Milestones ELA EOG from 85% to 90% in Spring 2017 EOG. / X / Purpose & Direction / X / Pursue Continuous Learning / Human Resources
Special Education
Student Support Services
Teaching and Learning
Technology Services
X / Governance & Leadership / X / Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities
X / Teaching & Assessing for Learning / X / Utilize Creative & Critical Thinking
X / Resources & Support Systems / X / Engage & Contribute
X / Using Results for Continuous Improvement / X / Interact Effectively
Academic / Instructional Goal
Student engagement and achievement will increase through the use of personalized learning in selected classrooms with teachers that have received training and are supported by the ITS and the administrative team as measured by student engagement surveys and F & P Reading levels from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017. / X / Purpose & Direction / X / Pursue Continuous Learning / Human Resources
Teaching and Learning
Technology Services
Special Education
Student Support Services
X / Governance & Leadership / X / Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities
X / Teaching & Assessing for Learning / X / Utilize Creative & Critical Thinking
X / Resources & Support Systems / X / Engage & Contribute
X / Using Results for Continuous Improvement / X / Interact Effectively
Climate Goal
Promote parent and community involvement by holding family events, actively pursuing Partners in Education, increasing communication with families through various social media outlets as measured by increased volunteer hours, an increase in PIE donations and involvement and PTA partnerships from 2015-16 to 2016-17. / X / Purpose & Direction / X / Pursue Continuous Learning / Educational Leadership
Facilities
Finance and Operations
Public Information and Communications
School Safety
Superintendent
Technology and information Services
Transportation
X / Governance & Leadership / X / Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities
X / Teaching & Assessing for Learning / X / Utilize Creative & Critical Thinking
X / Resources & Support Systems / X / Engage & Contribute
X / Using Results for Continuous Improvement / X / Interact Effectively
* FCS Departments: Educational Leadership, Facilities, Finance & Operations, Food & Nutrition Services, Human Resources, Public Information & Communications, School Safety & Discipline, Special Education, Student Support Services, Superintendent, Teaching & Learning, Technology & Information Services, and Transportation
2016-17 School Improvement Plan
CCRPI Goal:
Increase the Lexile score for 5th grade students on the GA Milestones EOG (Indicator 8)
SMART Goal:
The percentage of 5th grade students scoring a Lexile measure of 850 or greater on the Georgia Milestones 2017 EOG will increase from 85% to 90% .
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Administrative team will collaborate with all West Cluster administrators through the LAC Process to gain knowledge on Lexile Levels. / If school leaders are knowledgeable about Lexile levels, they can provide support and professional development for teachers in order to provide effective and successful teaching strategies. / September 2016 – May 2017 / Time to meet with West Cluster administrators.
Professional development time for administrators
Time to visit classrooms with effective teaching strategies are demonstrated
Provide professional development for teachers on using Lexile Levels to drive instruction and measure student growth. / If teachers are provided with professional learning and given opportunities to improve instruction in the classroom by understanding Lexile Levels, then student achievement will increase / September 2016 – May 2017 / Release time for teachers
Expert trainers
Literacy Coach and Academic coach for teachers
Students that are scoring above or at the 850 level will be placed in advanced reading content classes to move on to higher levels of reading. / IF students are performing at or above grade level, then they will be instructed at a higher level by a gifted certified teacher who will push students to continue their growth. / August 2016 – May 2017 / Allotment for gifted teacher
Additional resources for age appropriate reading materials above 850 lexile
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Quarterly F & P assessments are given by reading teachers
Summative tests
Classroom observations
Georgia Milestones data
Academic / Instructional Goal:
Through the use of personalized learning pathways, student engagement will increase which will lead to increased academic achievement.
SMART Goal:
The percentage of students scoring at Proficient or Distinguished Learner on Georgia Milestones EOG will increase from 51.93% to 60% with the implementation of personalized learning.
Actions, Strategies and Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan) / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
Professional Learning for teachers in the use of personalized learning. / If teachers implement personalized learning then students will be able to move through standards at their own pace and progress further throughout the year while receiving personalized support for areas of weaknesses. / May 2016 – training begins for teachers
August 2016 – 4 classrooms identified as personalized learning classrooms
September – May personalized learning in classrooms / Technology support
Devices for students
Flexible seating for students
Funds for subs for teachers to visit other schools and attend professional learning
Students receiving Tier 2 or 3 instruction will have specific pathways that address academic needs. / If students receive personalized learning for their needs, whether deficient or academically performing above peers, then they will increase achievement in all areas. / August 2016 – May 2017 / Student support services training for using personalized learning through the RTI process
Research based programs for students in SST
Additional training for support teahers
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
Monitored through TKES observations, training with the ITS, student report cards, parent feedback, student surveys
Climate Goal:
Increase community and parent involvement in the school and involve and recruit additional Partners in Education
SMART Goal:
The number of volunteer hours and donations from Partners in Education will increase by 25% from the 2015- 2016 school year to the 2016- 2017 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?
Involve the PTA board and LSC in recruiting Partners in Education / If Matt Elementary increases the number of partners in education from 3 to 6 then additional funds and volunteers would be available to support student’s growth. / August 2016- May 2017 / Leadership Team
LSC Team
Public Information and Communication Department
Involve more parents through the Watch Dog Dad program and family events to promote school involvement / If parents are involved in a child’s education, then research shows that a student has a greater chance to be successful. / August 2016 – May 2017 / Watch Dog Dad parent coordinator (Counselors)
Funds for holding parent nights
Implementation of the STEM garden to involve more families
Plans for family nights (Admin)
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
The number of volunteer hours, mentor hours and PIE donations will be monitored by the administrative team through log books, attendance records and PIE contacts made.
Growth Measure for Teachers of Non-SGP Courses
Measure(s):
Mean SGP for Math and ELA
Music – ELA
Art – ELA
PE – Math
STEM – Math
CODE – Math
Implementation Plan
Continuous, Job-Embedded Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Administrators and teachers will participate in continuous, job –embedded professional learning to increase knowledge in lexile levels, research based effective instructional strategies, and personalized learning. Through professional learning, teachers will have a deeper understanding of how students learn and how to best instruct each student.
Professional Learning Actions, Strategies and Interventions / Impact on Student and Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements) / Timeline / Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
See attached plan

Matt Elementary

Professional Learning Plan 2016-2017

Date / Time / Description of Learning
July 28
Pre-planning / 8:00-12:00 / Team Building
Student Home visits
July 29
Pre-planning / ITSLearning Grade-Level training with Cassie
Aug. 10 / Mandated Reporter Training &
Suicide Prevention Training
Aug. 16 / 8:00-3:00 / District F&P training for new teachers
Aug. 17 / 12;00-12:45 / G-Kids training for Kindergarten team
Aug. 18 / During specials / Envision Math training (by grade level): Brian Lack
Aug. 25 / During specials / IST meetings (by grade level): Robin Caubo
Aug. 29 / 2:00-4:00 / GRLS Co-teaching training (K-2 Inclusion team)
Aug. 29 / After school / ClassFlow tech training (Jill Hobson)
Aug. 31 / Early Release / Advanced Ed training (all staff)
Sept. 2 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training -2nd grade: C. Buchanan
Sept. 7 / During specials / ITSLearning training (by grade level) with J. Aurisch
Sept. 7 / After school / Advanced Ed training (all staff)
Sept. 8 / During specials / ESOL training with M. Slaton
Sept. 8 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Sept. 14 (Wed.) / After school / Advanced Ed training (all staff)
Sept. 21 / During specials / School Data Team Meetings
Sept. 21 / After school / Advanced Ed training (all staff)
Oct. 4 / After school / Genius Hour
Oct. 7 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training –kindergarten: Chelsea Buchanan
Oct. 12 / After school
Oct. 13 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Oct. 21 / District PD
Oct. 27 / During specials / School Data Team Meetings
Nov. 10 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Nov. 4 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training -1st grade: Chelsea Buchanan
Nov. 9 (Wed.) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
Dec. 2 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training -5th grade: Chelsea Buchanan
Dec. 14 (Wed.) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
Jan. 4
Jan. 11 / During specials / School Data Team Meetings
Jan. 12 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Feb. 3 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training -4th grade: Chelsea Buchanan
Feb. 8 / During specials / ITSLearning training (by grade level) with Jackie
Feb. 8 (Wed.) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
Feb. 9 / During specials / ESOL training with M. Slaton
Feb. 9 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Feb. 21 / District PD
Mar. 3 / 7:45-8:30 / 7Mindsets training -3rd grade: Chelsea Buchanan
Mar. 8 (Wed.) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
Mar. 9 / After school / Core Tech Team training
Mar. 10 / Early Release
Mar. 22 / During specials / School Data Team Meetings
Apr. 12 (Wed) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
May 10 (Wed) / After school / TBD by TKES Professional Learning Goals
May 23 / During specials / School Data Team Meeting
May 30
Post Planning
May 31
Post Planning
2016-17 School Improvement Plan Reflection
Please provide a short reflection summary for each goal listed below. (Did you meet your goals? Why or why not? What were your strengths / weaknesses? Did you monitor your goals throughout the year? If so, then how? Did you revise your goals throughout the year? If so, then why? What can be improved?)
CCRPI Goal
Academic / Instructional Goal
Climate Goal