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Reading/English Language Arts Revised 7-31-13

Annual Measurable Objective(s):Students will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts in grades _3-5___ from _90.7 _meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2013 to _95%__ meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by the GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

All students will raise achievement in Reading in grades 3-5 from 91.1% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of the SY 2013 to 94% meeting and exceeding standard at the end of SY2013 as measured by the GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

Increase the percentage of students exceeding in Reading in grades 3-5 from 27.3% at the end of SY 2013 to 40% exceeding at the end of SY 2014.

All students will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts in grades 3-5 from 90.7% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 95% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

Students in the Black subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts from 84% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 90% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the SWD subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts from 63.6% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 80% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the Hispanic subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts from __86.2% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2012 to_95__% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2013 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the economically disadvantaged subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts from __90.3___% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to __95.00____% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the EL subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Reading/English Language Arts from _79.3% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to _90__% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

School Improvement Plan forClaxton Elementary School

2013-2014

Identified Goals for Improvement: To raise the achievement scores of our students in identified subgroups (Black and Hispanic) in the area of Reading per

CCRPI Report. To raise the achievement scores of our students in identified subgroups (Hispanic) in the area of third grade math per

CCRPI Report. To raise the achievement scores of our students in identified subgroups (SWD) in the area of Reading, English Language

Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies per CCRPI Report. Work to increase scores for all students in the five subject areas tested on the CRCT to meet both State targets and

subgroup performance targets. (green flag) To move students from does not meet and meets categories to the next level on the GCRCT. All students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in Reading/Language Arts. All Limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a

minimum attaining proficiency or better in Reading/Language Arts. All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning. All students will graduate from high school. Improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. Improve services for young children (ages 3-5) with disabilities. Improve the provision of a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Improve compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Improve the provision for a more rigorous, challenging, and/or differentiated program of study for students who exceed

the standards of a given content area. Raise the CCRPI index in the area of achievement points from 43.6 to 75 Raise the Progress Points on CCRPI from a 9.2 to 20 Work to increase the overall CCRPI score from a 70.1 to 100

Specific Academic Areas within Content (i.e., domains) and Subgroups (i.e., SWD, EL, etc) to address is based on analysis of AYP Report, CCRPI, and School Student Performance Data over the last three years.

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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions Timeline Needed Professional Development/Resources

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Person(s) Responsible

Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on

Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

A 1.1L 1.4I 2.5L 2.2

Analysis and comparison of Reading and ELA Scores on CRCT including the domains and standards to determine instructional needs of all students including disaggregating by subgroups.Develop grade level and individual plans for improvement in the area of reading. Set Grade/class level goals for meeting AMO’s.

2013-2014

Collaborative groups of teachers, administrators, and Literacy Coach.

Supplies $1500 from Title I

All Teachers, Instructional Coach, School Admin.

Meeting Logs, Lesson Plans, Intervention/Safe Harbor Plans

Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding in Reading and ELA on the CRCT.

I 1.1I 1.2C 1.1C 1.2C 2.1

Continued alignment of instruction to the CRCT Content descriptors, and Georgia Performance Standards

Ongoing through 2012-2016

Collaborative groups of teachers working with Instructional Coach

All Teachers, Instructional Coaches.System and School level

Admin.

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

I 2.1I 2.5

Continuation of Readers and Writers Workshop All SWD will participate in RW and

WW either in a resource classroom or using the inclusion/collaboration method working in a regular classroom.


Provide PL for inclusion/collaboration models. Collaborative groups of teachers working with Instructional Coach

Administrators Schedule for all SWD Students RW and WW DIBBLES Pre and post test. Literacy by

Increase percentage of student meeting or exceeding scores on CRCT test

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Design Reading Fluency Test

I 2.1PL 1.1

Continual training for system and school level administrators, Instructional Coach and teachers on the components Best Practices and the workshop design in reading and writing.


PL classes for new teachers to become familiar with Workshop design and Best Teaching practices

Travel, $2500 Prof. Learning Title IIA

System and School level admin.

Redelivery of information

Leave and travel forms, Minutes of meetings held for redelivery

I 2.5C 1

Continue the usage of Language for Learners as an intervention for at-risk students in grades k – 2.


Provide PLU training to staff/teachers in grades k-2 in Language for learners

Training Materials$1500, Title I , RESA, GLRS,On-site PL training

PL coordinator at school level,administrators

Follow up observations conducted by the Instructional Coach/Admin

Training Rosters and ongoing classroom observations.

I 2.5PL 1.1PL 1.2L 1.4L 2.2L 2.3

Grade Level meetings held to provide continual training to refine and update the components of Readers and Writers Workshops to ensure that all aspects of the workshops are efficiently and properly implemented. Emphasis on Reading for Meaning, Critical Analysis, Vocabulary, Grammar and Mechanics.


Grade level meetings for job embedded professional learning, RESA staff training, and instructional Coach.

Books for students, prof. books for staff, supplies for activitiespractice assessments, $4500, Title I,

All teachers,Instructional Coach,School Admin.

ObservationsGrade level meetings.

Increase percentage of student meeting or exceeding scores on CRCT test

I 2.7I 3.1I 3.2

Continue the use of Education City web site as an additional teaching tool for at risk students.

2012-2016

Subscription renewal$2400from Title I

Media Specialist, Inst. CoachAdmin.

Training Rosters and ongoing classroom observations

Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding in Reading and ELA on the CRCT In all

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grade levelsI 2.7I 3.1I 3.2

Continue use Study Island educational Website for teachers to use in grades k-5 with all students

2012-2016

Subscription renewal$3500 from Title I

Media Specialist, Inst. CoachAdmin.

Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding in Reading and ELA on the CRCT In all grade levels

I 2.7I 3.1I 3.2

Continue the use of Brain Pop website 2012-2016

Subscription renewal From Title I$2500

Media Specialist, Inst. Coach


Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding in Reading and ELA on the CRCT

SFC 1.1L 2.3

Provide evening classes for parents and students in preparation for CRCT (CRCT Nights)Supplement 15 teachers for 6 hours of instruction during CRCT nights

2012-2016

Supplies for parents and students for take home items$7,500, Salaries,snacks for parents and students

Media Specialist, Inst. Coach


Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Math on CRCT. Increase the percentage number of parents participating in school evening classes. Provide an exit

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survey for parent to complete at the end of the classes.

I 1.3I 2.1I 2.2

Emphasis placed on meeting performance standards in all areas of Writers Workshop with importance placed on Research, Process Materials and paragraph content and organization and conventions.

2012-2016

Collaborative groups of teachers, administrators, and Literacy Coaches and RESA Staff

Instructional supplies such as computer paper, ink, updated computer software, and other educational resources as needed.$3000, Title I,

Lesson Plans, Student work examples.

Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT.

I 2.3 Continued incorporation of mini-lessons that address Reading for Meaning, Critical Analysis and Reading for Vocabulary Improvement.

On-going PL provided by instructional Coaches during common planning/RESA staffCoaches Salaries,

Instructional supplies to include paper, ink, leveled books, $2800, Title I

All teachers,Instructional Coach,School Administrators

Meeting logs of PL, Lesson Plans


I 2.1PO 3.1PO 3.2

Emphasis on ELA instruction that focuses on Research process/ Source Materials and paragraph content and organization. Purchase research based curriculum for teachers to use with ELL students.

On-going ESOL Teachers attending State Conferences

Supplemental instructional supplies,ESOL Cur$7500.

System ESOL Dir. and Admin.

Lesson Plans3rd and 5th grade state writing test results, Student work samples

Increase in number of students meeting standard in writing. Increase in percentage of students

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meeting and exceeding standard of ELA of CRCT.

I 2.1PO 3.1PO 3.2

Continue with replacement items needed for Readers and Writers Workshops.

On-going Home School folders, supplies, book bags, etc. $2500.Title

Instructional Coach,Admin. Assit.

Lesson Plans,Sample of Home school reports, etc.


I 2.1PO 3.1PO 3.2

Continue to purchase level books in grades k – 5 and big books for K to support the reading program

2012-20152012-2016

Leveled books for classroom and ESOL program

Books, $4000Title 1

Instructional Coach,Admin. Asst.

Additional Books in classroomsLesson Plans and Logs/Minutes of training sessions


I 2.3I 2.5

Utilization of fluency exercises, Readers’ Theatre, Open Court Phonics, Literacy by design, organizers and word clusters

2012-2016

Collaborative groups of teachers, administrators, and Literacy Coaches and RESA Staff

Leveled Books, paper$2500


Lesson Plans Classroom Observations, Running records,comprehension checks, Dibbles/Lexile reading level

Increase in reading levels, Increase in fluency levels.

I 2.4 Writers rubric for each teacher so that consistent, instructional and efficient rubrics can be taught, learned and used in the writing classroom. Evaluation of student work to determine areas were assistance needed. Teachers will

2012-2016

Training for teachers to use rubrics in all content areas to incorporate writing in content areas, provided by RESA and instructional Coach

Rubrics books,Title 1, K-8 Reading and Math$2500


Posted student work that is evaluated against the rubrics.

Increase in number of students meeting and exceeding standards in

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respond to student work with use of commentaries to increase performance and understanding

Lesson Plans3rd and 5th grade state writing test results,

writing.

I 2.4I 2.31 2.5

Posted student work that is evaluated against the rubrics.Lesson Plans3rd and 5th grade state writing test results,

On-going PL and Team during common planning to look at student work and identify best practices. RESA, Coaches Salaries, Title I

Materials and Instructional Supplies

Instructional Coach,Admin. Teachers

Lesson PlansSample of student work.3rd and 5th grade state writing test results,

Increase in number of students meeting standards in writing. Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT.

I 1.1I 2.1I 2.2

Utilize the Literacy by Design curriuculm for students in grades K-5.

2012-2016

Provide assistance in efficient use of Literacy by Design during common planning.Local and state funds.

Publishng company of LBD.

$2500 for support materials for Literacy by Design.

All teachers,Instructional CoachesSchool Administrators

Lesson plans,LBD kits used in classroom

Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT. Increase in reading levels.

PO 3.2 Utilization of four ESOL teachers and ESOL endorsed classroom teachers to provide additional instruction to ELL students

2012-2016

Training for ESOL instructors

$3000Title III

System ESOL Dir., Admin

Lesson Plans

Increase reading levels, Increase in

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percentage of all ESOL students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT.

PO 3.2 Utilization of EIP teachers to supplement instruction of students with a deficit in Reading and Math

2012-2016

Provide training through instructional coaches and RESA

Teachers Salaries,QBE, classroom supplies. Title I

Administration Lesson Plans

Increase reading levels, Increase in percentage of all students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT.

SFC 1.1SFC 1.4

Various parent meetings to provide information on PBIS, motivational activities, Title I requirements and state testing results. CRCT practice nights for students and parents

2012-2016

Flyers, Refreshments, Teachers, $2500, Title I

Title I Parent Involvement person,Admin

Agendas, Sign in sheets, parent comments of the meetings

Increase in parent participation

SFC 1.1SFC 1.2

Grade level parent packets that provide specific information about each CRCT standard and local promotion retention checklists

2012-2016

Materials for parent packets, $1750.

QBE Title 1

Title I Parent Involvement person,Admin

Agendas, Sign in sheets, parent comments


SFC 1.1SFC 1.3

ESOL Parent workshops designed for English to Non English speaking parents

2012-2016

Instructor and Materials, $2000,

System ESOL Dir., Admin

Work Shop Agenda

Increase parent participation,

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Title III Migrant

I 2.7PO 3.1PO 3.2

Website subscriptions for stories for students and for additional interventions and activities to teach reading, build fluency, increase vocabulary

2012-2016

Renewal Subscriptions, $25,000

Title ILocal and state funds.

Media Specialist, Tech Director, Admin

Lesson Plans

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies on CRCT

SFC 1.1SFC 1.3

Utilization of four ESOL teachers and ESOL endorsed classroom teachers to provide additional instruction to ELL students

2012-2016

Training for ESOL instructors at State conferences

$2500Title III

Admin.District ESOL Director

Lesson Plans

Increase reading levels, Increase in percentage of all ESOL students meeting and exceeding Reading and ELA on CRCT.

I 2.7I 2.3I 2.5

Use of the Compass Lab and Odyssey for development of reading and English Language Arts standards and for scheduled CRCT practice. All students follow a rotation schedule. Tutorial classes, before school, are provided for identified students to include ELL, SWD.

2012-2016

Renewal$3500Title I

All teachers,Instructional CoachesSchool AdministratorsTechnology Director Intervention Specialist

Lesson Plans

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies on CRCT

SFC 1.4SFC 1.3L 2.3

A Parent Resource Room is made available to Parents and students to secure materials needed to assist in reading, math, science and social studies. Located at old CMS on College street.

2012-2016

Salary for Parent Liaison Title I

Parent Liaison meets with Faculty and with parents

Title I notebook,Agendas of meetings,Sign in

Increase in parental involvement at school and in the

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to discuss available resources

sheets classrooms

A 1.4A 1.2A 1.3

Review local benchmark guidelines to ensure correlation with Common Core Standards

2012-2016

PL class over Data Analysis through RESA

Scantrons,printing of record cards and progress reports

$1500

Local and State funds.

Teachers, Admin, RESA staff,Instructional coach

Minutes of grade level meetings, copies of scores of benchmark Test by grade level

Increase in the number of students meeting the local benchmark assessments. Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Reading on CRCT

A 1.4A 2.1

Practice Makes Perfect exams are given to establish benchmarks, guide further instruction and to develop test taking stamina.

2012-2016

Materials for assessments, $1500

All teachers,Instructional Coach,School Admin

Schedule of tests, Copy of tests and results

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in all content areas on the CRCT

SFC 1.4 A Title I parent survey is conducted to obtain information that will guide the next year’s parental involvement plan. Workshops are provided based on results of the survey. Mail results of survey and other related materials to parents.

2012-2016

Title I Title I Parent Liaison

Survey Results

Increase in parent involvement

I 3.1I 3.2

Continue remediation sessions (Spring/Summer School) for students in grades 3, 4, 5 who did not meet standards in Reading on CRCT.

2012-2016

Staff, Supplies, $3000,Title I,

Admin, Inst. Coach, teachers

Minutes of meetings held to plan sessions

Increase number of students passing the

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Instructional Extension

Sign in sheets for students and staffLesson Plans

second administration of the local or state CRCT.

I 2.7PL 1.1PL 1.2

Utilize training opportunities through GLRS, RESA, and Elluminate sessions to improve teacher effectiveness in the classroom in the content areasProvide classroom management workshop for all staff.

2012-2016

Classroom management. $1200Local and state funding,Title II

RESA, Vondesa Lee

Teacher Observations Sign In sheets from training sessions,Discipline summary

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Reading and math on CRCT and a decrease in the number of discipline referrals

I 2.3I 2.5I 2.6I 2.7

Continue the implementation of Safe harbor intervention for at-risk students in the mornings and during the school day utilizing all computer labs in school.

2012-2016

Annual renewal for web based programs.Computer supplies, Odyssey program, Reading Center, I-learn Math

Technology Funds, Splost Funds, e-rate funds, Title I $7000

District Tech director, Admin, Instructional Coach

Lesson plans, Student participation roster, progress monitoring documentation for RTI and EIP

Increase in the percentage of students meeting and exceeding in all content areas in grades 3-5

I 2.7PO 3.1PO 3.2

Purchase additional lap tops and smart boards to be placed in classrooms to help improve teacher effectiveness within the classroom and provide training for teachers receiving the smart boards

2012-2016

Professional learning, Smart Board training.Training will be delivered by instructional coach and teachers on staff

$15000Title I

District Tech director, Media Spec., Admin.


Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in all content areas.

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School Improvement Plan forClaxton Elementary School

2013-2014 Math

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Annual Measurable Objective(s):Students will raise achievement in Math in grades 3 - 5 from _81.6%__meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2013 to _90%_ meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by the GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

All students will raise achievement in Mathematics in grades 3-5 from 81.6% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of the SY 2013to 90% meeting and exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by the GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

Increase the percentage of students exceeding in Math in grades 3-5 from 27.6% at the end of SY 2013 to 35% exceeding at the end of SY 2014.

Students in the Hispanic subgroup in grade 3 will raise achievement in Math from _86.2% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to__95_% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the economically disadvantaged subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Math from _84.9__% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to ___90.00__% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the EL subgroup in grade 3 will raise achievement in Math from _82.6_% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to __88_% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.


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A 1.1A 1.2A 2.1A 2.2

Analysis of Math portion of CRCT to determine areas of strength and weakness by domain.

2013-2014

Professional learning on how to properly analysis student test data.Faculty meetings conducted for analysis

Supplies and support materials$1000Local ,QBE and

Admin.,RESA personnel,Instructional Coach

Final analysis documents

Instruction based on results of the analysis. Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Math on CRCT

C 1.2C 2.1C 2.2A 2.3

Continue alignment of math curriculum to the CRCT content and Common Core standards.

2012-2016

Instructional Coach lead the alignment of CRCT content to math curriculum through job embedded professional learning.

RESA supported workshops are offered

Title I

Supplies and support materials$1000Local and QBE $1500.

Admin.,RESA personnel,Instructional Coach

UnitsGPS Math Frameworks

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Math on CRCT

A 3.1A 2.4

Provide continual training for teachers and staff members on how to Analysis student work and how to use data arrived from study

Supplemental materials $1500.Title 1

RESA, GLRS,Admin,InstructionalCoach

Observations of student work and observation of teacher modifications to lesson based on findings.

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Math and other content areas on CRCT.

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A 2.1A 2.2A 2.3

Emphasis on identified areas of need based on results of the CRCT, benchmark test, Dibbles, STAR test, etc.Conduct research based lessons with an emphasis placed on identified areas of weakness.

2012-2016

Grade Level meetings, led by Instructional Coach/admin conducted to assist teachers in developing and analyzing pre/post assessments to guide instruction in Math.

Local and QBE funding

Admin,Instructional Coach

Observation within classes and minutes of grade level meetings and lesson plans

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Math on CRCT

SFC 1.1SFC 1.4

Various parent meetings to provide information on Math Workshops, motivational activities, PBIS, Title I requirements and state testing results. CRCT practice nights for students and parents, CRCT Coffee and Teas for parents, Reading Incentives for Parents

2012-2016

Flyers, Refresh-ments. Teachersalaries $5000

Title I

Parent Involvement Coordinator.

Agendas, Sign in sheets, parent comments of the meetings


SFC 1.1SFC 1.2

Grade level parent packets that provide specific information about each CRCT standard and local promotion retention checklists

2012-2016

Materials for parent packets, $1750.QBE Title 1


Agenda, Sign in sheets


I 2.7I 2.1I 1.3

Use of the Computer Labs for development of Math GPS/Common Core standards and for scheduled CRCT practice. Instruction is provided for identified students to include ELL, SWD, and EIP. Computer Labs to be used as Safe Harbor for students that have been identified as needed additional assistance in math.

2012-2016

Training on new programs

Title I

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Lesson PlansTraining Logs

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Math on CRCT

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A 1.4A 1.2A 1.3C 1.1

Review local benchmark guidelines to ensure correlation with common core. And provide release time for teachers to continue developing units.

2012-2016

Collaborative meetings to evaluate guidelines

$7500 Admin/Instructional Coach/RESA



PO 3.1PO 3.2

Continue the use of web sites as an additional teaching tool for at risk students. Educational City, Study Island, Compass Learning, Star Math and Reading, etc.

2012-2016

$8500QBE, Technology Funds

Admin/Instructional Coach



PO 3.2 Continue the use of I-Learn math as an additional tool for helping at-risk students

2012-2016

Subscriptionfrom local and state funds




A 1.4A 2.1

Practice Makes Perfect exams are given to establish benchmarks, guide further instruction and to develop test taking stamina.

On-going Supplies for making exams.

$1000


Schedule of tests, Copy of tests and results

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Math areas on the CRCT

SFC 1.1SFC 1.2 SFC 1.3

Provide evening classes for parents and students in preparation for CRCT (CRCT Nights)

On-going Supplies for parents and students for take


Training Rosters and ongoing classroom observatio

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding Math on

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home items$1500, snacks for parents and students

ns. CRCT

SFC 1.1 A Title I parent survey is conducted to obtain information that will guide the next year’s parental involvement plan. Workshops are provided based on results of the survey

On-going $1000Title I


Survey Results

Increase in parent involvement

I 2.7PO 3.1PO 3.2

Purchase additional smart boards, ELMO’s and lap tops to be placed in classrooms to help improve teacher effectiveness within the classroom and provide training to teachers receiving the smart boards

On-going Training for all staff on how to utilize technology effectively in the classroom.

$25000Title I, QBE

Admin.System Director,Title I director,Instructional Coach


Increase in student engagement within the classroom and the percentage of students meeting and exceeding in all content areas on the CRCT

A 1.4A 2.1

Provide additional instruction for students that are struggling in Reading and math by contracting with a certified teacher to work for a period of 6 weeks.

$7500For salary for teacher for 6 weeks

Admin.System Director,Title I director,

Lesson Plans, Student work examples

Increase in student engagement within the classroom and the percentage

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of students meeting and exceeding in all content areas on the CRCT

Science/Social Studies

All students will raise achievement in Science in grades 3-5 from 79.4% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 85% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation for all subgroups.

Increase the percentage of students exceeding in Science in grade 3-5 from 27.3% at the end of SY 2013 to 32% at the end of SY 2014.

All students will raise achievement in Social Studies in grades 3-5 from 83.5% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY 2013 to 88% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY 2014 as measured by GCRCT with a minimum of 95% participation rate for all sub groups.

Increase the percentage of students exceeding in Social Studies in grades 3-5 from 16% at the end of SY 2013 to 25% at the end of SY 2014.

Students in the Hispanic subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Social studies from 78% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 88% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the economically disadvantaged subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Social Studies from 83.1% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 88% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the EL subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Social Studies from 69.5% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 80% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

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Students in the Hispanic subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Science from 72.7% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 82% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the economically disadvantaged subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Science from 78.6% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 85% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.

Students in the EL subgroup in grades 3-5 will raise achievement in Science from 62% meeting or exceeding at the end of SY2013 to 82% meeting or exceeding standard at the end of SY2014 as measured by GCRCT.7


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Artifacts Evidence

I 2.7PO 4.2

Continue with the Implementation of Science lab conducted during designated enrichment times in Grades K– 5.

2012-2016

Professional Learning for grade level meetings conducted by Instructional Coach and RESA

Science materials for training.$3500Title VIB

Science Enrichment TeacherInstructional Coach,School Admin.

Review of observ.EnrichmentSchedule

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Science of the CRCT.

PO 3.1PO 3.2

Science lab materials:Purchase science materials to be used in the classroom and science lab. Microscopes, rock collections, science lab on wheels, hands on

2012-2016

Professional Learning teachers at grade level meetings conducted by Teachers,Instructional Coach,

QBE,Title VIB,Title I$8500

Science Enrichment TeacherInstructional Coach,

Lesson Plans, enrichment schedule

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in

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Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

rocks, etc. Computer software,Notebooks, science kits, etc.

RESA, Title School Admin.

Science on the CRCT.

I 1.1I 1.2I 2.1I 1.3

Focus on testing format of the CRCT to include the use of CRCT Science and Social Studies for common core coaches to familiarize students with standards, testing format, time restraints, and targeted areas of weaknesses.CRCT Coaches in Science and Social Studies

2012-2016

Professional Learning teachers at grade level meetings conducted by Teachers,Instructional Coach, RESA

$3500 QBE, Title VI B

Grade level Teachers,Instructional Coach,School Admin.

Lesson Plans, Observ. Records.

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Science and Social Studies on the CRCT.

PL 1.1PL 1.2PL 1.4

Provide content area training for teachers in the area of social studies.Provide new up-to-date materials related to state common core curriculumn for teachers to use in the classroom.Research new web sites that are cost free and provides information on current social studies and that meet GPS requirements. Along with common core standards for science and social studies

2012-2016

Common Core standard training, vertical/horizontal alignment

QBE, Title I and Title VI B $5000

Teachers,Admin. Instructional Coach.RESA,System Curriculum director

Lesson Plans, Observation records

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding in Science and Social Studies on the CRCT.

PO 2.1PO 2.2

Continue the use of Educational City web site as an additional teaching tool for at risk students.

2012-2016

Local and state funding $2500 Teachers, Admin, Coach, Technology Director

Training Rosters and ongoing classroom

Increase percentage of students meeting and exceeding

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Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

observations. Sign in rosters

Science and Social studies on

SFC 1.1

Attendance taken on a daily basis and reported to the superintendent, principal and social worker. Provide incentives for students that have perfect attendance for 1st and 2nd semester.

2012-2016

TeachersData PersonSchool Social Worker

Daily Reports

Decrease in percentage of student missing 15 or more days.

SFC 1.1SFC1.3

Letters mailed to parents of students who miss 3, 5, 7, 10 daysAbsenteeism will be monitored and upon the 3rd, and 5th absence the counselor will contact the parent by:

telephone on the 3rd letter on the 5th

The Social Worker will also be contacted when absences reach 7 days.

2012-2016

$1000. Local and State funding

System and school level administratorsSchool Social Worker

List of students, Letters mailed home

Decrease in the number of students falling at higher levels of absences.

SC 1.1SC 1.2SC 1.3

Morning announcements, written correspondences and meetings with parents consistently encourage students to attend school and stress that academic performance increases with student attendance.

2012-2016

Teachers,System and school level administrators

Copy of letters and agendas


SC 1.1SC 1.2SC 1.3

Development of incentive plan: Students missing 2 or fewer

days per nine week grading

2012-2016

Local Funding, QBE,

TeachersData PersonSchool

List of students

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period receive recognition which varies per nine weeks.

The homeroom with the highest attendance rating in K-2 and in 3-5 is recognized.

At the end of the year all students who have missed 7 or fewer days receive a book.

Each nine weeks the grade level with the highest attendance rating will be recognized and receive and ice cream pass for each student and extra time at recess for one week.

$2500Incentives such as buttons, pencils, books, etc.Pizza party

Social Worker

missing 15 or more days.

SC 1.1 Teachers conference with all parents regarding attendance when a student has missed five days

2012-2016

School level administratorsSchool Social Worker

Copy of conference logs


SC 1.1 Attendance team responds to student absentee problems, beginning with the 5th absence. This team collaborates with parents to increase attendance. A variety of resources and options are promoted with the team identifies a concern. The attendance team includes Social

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