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St. Helen Elementary SchoolSt. Helen, Michigan, United States

Prepared for the Michigan Department of Education

Goal Development Status: In Development

St. Helen Elementary School

Goal Details: Improving Mathematics of 8

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Goal: Improving Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.1. Objective: Improving Math Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1.1. Strategy: Improving Math Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.1.1.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4






Goal: Improving MathematicsContent Area : MathGoal Source : CNADevelopment Status : In Development

Student Goal Statement : To increase the percentage of students meeting expectations for the MEAP 2009testing period. In addition, increase students meeting benchmark according to the criteria set forth on the NWEAtest.

Gap Statement : A percentage of students at the elementary level are not meeting grade level expectations inmath. For instance, 87% of the students in third grade met expectations in the MEAP according to the Fall 2008test. However, in the Fall of 2008 at St. Helen Elementary 82% of the students in second grade were not meetingbenchmark according to the NWEA Assessment. In addition, 59% in 3rd, and 60% in 4th are not meetingbenchmark in math based on the current 08/09 NWEA assessments.

Cause for Gap : The AYP Math targets are: 3=67%, 4=65% and 5= 65%. Our building has certainly movedstudents out of the lower categories. Data analysis has revealed several students who's cut scores were very closeto the next level. Interventions have been implemented to close the gap for these students to move them into thenext level. The gap was identified by MEAP and NWEA results, students were identified and then strategies andservices were implemented. The cause for the gap was the fact that without assessment data we were unaware ofthe exact needs that went beyond the Universal Intructional needs of our students.

Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement : This Gap wasidentified through MEAP, NWEA assessments results and Everyday Math Assessments which are all utitlized toProgress monitor and will drive group and individualized intruction.

What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitorprogress and success of this goal? All students in the St. Helen Elementary Title I program will increase theirMEAP percentage to reach 75%, in all math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.

Contact Name : Mary Ward

List of Objectives:

ID Objective5339 All students in the St. Helen Elementary School Title I program will increase their percentage to 75%, in all

MEAP math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.

CNA Challenges : None

1.1. Objective: Improving Math Skills

Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal : All students in the St. Helen Elementary School Title Iprogram will increase their percentage to 75%, in all MEAP math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.



List of Strategies:ID Strategy Locked

By0 Strive to teach all units in the math curriculum. 0 Use targeted math interventions for students below grade level. 0 Use Title II, Part A Funds to decrease class sizes at kindergarten to 17 which will provide for more

one on one time with the students.

0 Provide professional development opportunities for the teachers to review data and discussinterventions for students based on the needs.Student Achievement Data which defines studentneed must be used in planning for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop aplan as to how they are going share the information that they obtained through the PDOpportunity.

1.1.1. Strategy: Improving Math Skills

Strategy Statement: Strive to teach all units in the math curriculum.

Selected Target AreasCNA I.1.A.4 Curriculum Review: The school community holds the belief that quality curriculum andinstruction requires frequent review and revision based upon input of appropriate stakeholders within astructured process.

Other Required Information for Strategy

What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?On reviewing our data it becomes very apparent when a classroom does not keep up with where they aresupposed to be in regards to the progression through the Math Units.

List of Activities:Activity Begin

DateEndDate

Staff Responsible

Teachers will be required to verify what unit theyare teaching every trimester by responding to aPacing Guide Form.

9/1/2009 6/6/2010 The Building Principals willcollect Math Pacing Guide eachtrimester.

1.1.1.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills

Activity Description: Teachers will be required to verify what unit they are teaching every trimester by



responding to a Pacing Guide Form.

Activity Type: Revised

Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: The Building Principals will collect Math PacingGuide each trimester.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: The teachers will actually be responible to keep upwith the Pacing Guide.

Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 9/1/2009, End Date - 6/6/2010

Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A

Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:Resource Funding Source Planned

AmountActualAmount

Teacher Time General Funds 1,000.00 1,000.00


Strategy Statement: Use targeted math interventions for students below grade level.

Selected Target AreasCNA I.1.A.1 Curriculum Document(s): The curriculum documents are the basic framework for instruction.They contain essential and rigorous content that guides what is taught within and across grade levels. Theyprovide consistency and continuity to the curriculum and instruction practiced at the school and reflect thebelief that all students should actively construct and apply knowledge.CNA I.2.B.1 Delivered Curriculum: The school assures that students have the supports they need to meetthe required standards/expectations. Teachers expect and provide opportunities for students to use manyand varied approaches to demonstrate competency. The school continuously adapts curriculum, instruction,and assessments to meet its students' diverse and changing needs.


What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?The Math Interventions utilized will be research-based Interventions as identified by the Everyday MathProgram or Touch Math. Research supports the usage of the Everyday Math Program, as well as TouchMath for those students who are struggling in the regular math program.


DateEndDate

Staff Responsible

The Title I Teacher and the classroom teachers will untilize 9/1/2009 6/6/2010 District Title I Teacher



Everyday Math or Touch Math Intervention techniques withstudents who have been identified as Tier II or Tier III Students.

and ClassroomTeachers.


Activity Description: The Title I Teacher and the classroom teachers will untilize Everyday Math orTouch Math Intervention techniques with students who have been identified as Tier II or Tier IIIStudents.


Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: District Title I Teacher and Classroom Teachers.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Classroom Teacher




AmountActualAmount

Teacher Time General Funds 5,000.00 5,000.00


Strategy Statement: Use Title II, Part A Funds to decrease class sizes at kindergarten to 17 which willprovide for more one on one time with the students.

Selected Target AreasCNA I.2.B.2 Best Practice: There is a strong belief within the school community that all students cansucceed. This is demonstrated in the broad use at both the school and classroom levels of a variety of bestpractices designed to meet the differentiated needs of individual learners. Technology is a key componentof instructional practice.CNA III.2.B.1 Uses Best Practices: Professional development initiatives lead teachers to reflect on theircontent and pedagogy. These initiatives inform and strengthen the connection between classroomapplication and student achievement.


What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?Title II Part A supports the huge body of research-base support for lower class size (17).




DateEndDate

Staff Responsible

Through-out the Consolidated ApplicationProcess Title II Part A (Class Size ReducationFunds), at kindergarten will be added to reduceclass size to 17 or less.

9/1/2009 6/6/2010 Business Manager Shay Andersonwill work with building level budgetteams which reflect multiple StakeHolders.


Activity Description: Through-out the Consolidated Application Process Title II Part A (Class SizeReducation Funds), at kindergarten will be added to reduce class size to 17 or less.


Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Business Manager Shay Anderson will workwith building level budget teams which reflect multiple Stake Holders.

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Shay Anderson Business Manager




AmountActualAmount

Money Title I Part A 85,000.00 85,000.00


Strategy Statement: Provide professional development opportunities for the teachers to review data anddiscuss interventions for students based on the needs.Student Achievement Data which defines student needmust be used in planning for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop a plan as to howthey are going share the information that they obtained through the PD Opportunity.

Selected Target AreasCNA I.2.B.2 Best Practice: There is a strong belief within the school community that all students cansucceed. This is demonstrated in the broad use at both the school and classroom levels of a variety of bestpractices designed to meet the differentiated needs of individual learners. Technology is a key componentof instructional practice.




What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?Research supports the need for on going, sustainable Professional Development which must be tied tostudent achievement data which defines the need and the opportunity must be research-based.


DateEndDate

StaffResponsible

Student Achievement Data which defines student need must be used inplanning for Professional Development. Staff members need to developa plan as to how they are going share the information that they obtainedthrough the PD Opportunity.

9/1/2009 6/6/2010 BuildingPrincipal andStaff


Activity Description: Student Achievement Data which defines student need must be used in planningfor Professional Development. Staff members need to develop a plan as to how they are going share theinformation that they obtained through the PD Opportunity.


Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Building Principal and Staff

Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Building Principal




AmountActualAmount

Money Title I Part A 10,000.00 10,000.00