carmen arace middle school school accountability plan 2017

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DRAFT October 2017 SAMPLE

Carmen Arace Middle School School Accountability Plan 2017-2018

Bloomfield Public Schools Theory of Action

The Bloomfield Public Schools will successfully implement a comprehensive and collaborative accountability system

characterized by data-supported planning and decision-making practices at every level, leading to strengthened adult work throughout the district. As a result, learning for all students substantially improves, and is sustained over time.

Bloomfield Public Schools Vision

The Bloomfield Public Schools will be a high-performing district with a positive climate of inclusion,

an expectation of competitive academic achievement and

a culture of meaningful parent and community engagement.

Carmen Arace Middle School Theory of Action

IF, we provide staff with professional development on how to incorporate instructional strategies for student engagement and rigor, utilize professional development strategies related to the knowledge of DOK levels and embed these DOK levels into lesson planning to use across all content areas, monitor the use

of instructional strategies through observation and specific feedback on their effectiveness, THEN, our teachers will be able to embed these strategies into their daily instructional practice and promote rigor across all content areas while engaging our

students to become more effective learners.

Carmen Arace Middle School Vision

Transform student life-long learning and career development within and beyond school

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Holistic Accountability We will build HOLISTIC ACCOUNTABILITY as the foundation of data team work at Carmen Arace Middle School by creating high-leverage, differentiated data teams to drive instructional practices in all classrooms.

Rigorous Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

We will redesign and strengthen Carmen Arace Middle School’s CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, and ASSESSMENT to align with the rigor of Connecticut’s Common Core State Standards in reading and math.

Positive School Climate We will create a POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE for children and adults throughout the system by focusing on the critical role of adults in assuring that safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for all children are developed and sustained.

Family and Community Engagement

We will enhance PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT by promoting community advocacy and support for all Carmen Arace Middle School students to contribute to the quality of life in the community.

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Carmen Arace Middle, School-wide Data Team

Trevor L. Ellis, Ed.D., Principal [Focus: Numeracy and Science] Patricia Mack, Assistant Principal [Focus: Literacy and Social Studies]

Janet Smith, Literacy Consultant

Diana Bunting, Literacy Teacher Leader Tamika Lipscomb, Literacy Instructional Assistant

Selena Brooks, Numeracy Teacher Leader Marguerite Scully, Numeracy Instructional Assistant Penni Hartstone, World Geography Teacher Leader Marcus Jennings, American History Teacher Leader

Edward Poland, Unified Arts Teacher Leader Karen Golman, Student Support Services Team Leader

Melissa Nahas, Special Education Teacher Leader Arthur Jasper, Home-School Liaison

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Three Year growth targets

Class of2027 -

Current Gr3 (20%)

Class of2026 -

Current Gr4 (17%)

Class of2025 -

Current Gr5 CAIS(13%)

Class of2024 -


Class of2024 -

Current Gr6 GEMS

(4%)

Class of2023 -

Current Gr7 CAMS

(6%)

Class of2023 -

Current Gr7 GEMS(12%)

Class of2022 -

Current Gr8 CAMS(16%)

Class of2022 -


Overall(13%)

2017 % AAL3 30.3% 41.5% 33.0% 66.7% 61.9% 45.5% 32.3% 27.6% 40.1%

2018 Target 40% 47% 54% 49% 71% 68% 57% 48% 45% 53%

2019 Target 60% 63% 67% 64% 76% 74% 68% 64% 63% 67%

2020 Target 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%

2017 CT % AAL3 51.8% 54.1% 56.3% 54.0% 54.0% 54.9% 54.9% 53.7% 53.7% 54.2%

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Class of2026 -

Current Gr4 (17%)

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2017 %AAL3 30% 23% 11% 11% 48% 27% 20% 7% 25%

2018 Target 40% 47% 42% 34% 34% 59% 45% 40% 31% 44%

2019 Target 60% 63% 61% 57% 57% 69% 62% 60% 56% 62%

2020 Target 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%

2017 CT % AAL3 53.1% 50.0% 42.9% 43.6% 43.6% 42.7% 42.7% 41.8% 41.8% 45.6%

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SBAC MATHEMATICS: 2017 COHORT PERFORMANCE WITH 3 -YEAR TARGETS

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Area of Strategic Work: Holistic Accountability

Vision Statement: By June 2018, we will build HOLISTIC ACCOUNTABILITY as the foundation of data team work at Carmen Arace Middle School by creating high-leverage, differentiated data teams to drive instructional practices in all classrooms.

Core Strategies

Staff/Team Leading the

work

Resources and Learning Needed

Action Steps Fidelity Indicators Timeline Measures of Adult Progress

Intended Outcomes

(Early Evidence,

Short Term Impact,

Longer Term Outcomes)

1.Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the Data Team Process at all levels

CAMS:

Principal

Assistant Principal

Literacy Consultant

Teacher & Team Leaders

District:

Content Area Directors

CAO and Director of Assessment Research

State/District Consultants

Professional Development (PD):

Data Teaming Process

Response to Intervention program

Hattie’s Visible Learning research Effect Sizes

Instructional Strategies Crosswalk

Rigorous Question Design and Construction

Adult work:

Publicize and maintain data team schedules, minutes, and forms

Receive and provide PD

Administer Data Team Process Survey at all levels

Adult work:

Ongoing PD

Monthly School-wide/Interdiscipalinary data team meetings

Monthly Vertical data team meetings

Bi-weekly Instructional level data team meetings

Administer Data Team Process Survey Survey 2x

Adult work: (September, 2017 through June 2018) Professional development: 8/28 & 29, 9/27, 10/25, 11/7, 12/6,7, & 8, 1/24, 2/20, 4/25, 5/16; Ongoing Vertical data team meetings (9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4) Instructional level data teams meetings (9/12&26, 10/10&24, 11/14&28, 12/12, 1/9&23, 2/13&27, 3/13, 4/3&24, 5/8&22) Schoolwide/Interdiscipalinary data team meetings (9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23)

Adult work:

Analysis of data and student work

Discussion and analysis of curriculum, high effect size strategies, and assessments

Collaborative scoring

Construction and vetting of CIA

Vertical alignment planning

1. SMART Goals by Oct. 17 2. SAP by Nov. 1 3. Ongoing refinement of CIA 4. The following Increases on the 2018 Smarter Balanced Assessment: - 100% of students will increase their ELA scale score between 20 – 100 points - 100% of

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College Board and PSAT

PD opportunities 2017-2018: 9/27, 10/25, 11/7, 1/24, 2/20, 4/25, 5/16 Administer Data Team Process Survey in September and May

Job-embedded Professional Training

students will increase their Math scale score between 30 – 100 points

- The percentage of 8th grade students performing at or above level 3 on the Science Connecticut Mastery Test (SCMT) will increase from 43% to 50%

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Area of Strategic Work: Rigorous Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA)

Vision Statement: By June of 2018, we will implement a standards-based literacy and numeracy curriculum, research-based instructional practices, and a rigorous and relevant assessment program across all content areas.

Core Strategies


work


Action Steps Fidelity Indicators

Timeline Measures of Adult Progress

Intended Outcomes

(Early Evidence,

Short Term Impact,

Longer Term Outcomes)

1. Vertically align CCSS, NGSS, SBAC with the PSAT to embed standards, focus efforts, and improve CIA and SRBI processes 2.Professional Development 3. Engage in the Instructional Rounds Process 4. Implement

CAMS:

Principal

Assistant Principal

Literacy Consultant


District:

Content Area Directors

CAO and Director of Assessment Research



Scientific Research-based Intervention

Hattie’s Visible Learning research Effect Sizes

Instructional Strategies Crosswalk

Rigorous Question Design and Construction

College Board and PSAT

Performance Task

Implementatio

Adult work:

CAMS faculty will meet vertically with BHS staff to write and vett CIAs and SMART goals.

Receive/provide job-embedded PD (See PD in 3rd column) Vertical Alignment:

Instructional Rounds: - Visit BHS

Adult work:

Posted student work samples with feedback

Data walls

Teacher transcript of professional development

Accessible student portfolios

Accessible Units of Study with assessment

Adult work: (September, 2017 through June 2018) Professional development: 8/28 & 29, 9/27, 10/25, 11/7, 12/6,7, & 8, 1/24, 2/20, 4/25, 5/16; Ongoing Vertical data team meetings (9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4) Instructional level data teams meetings (9/12&26, 10/10&24, 11/14&28, 12/12, 1/9&23, 2/13&27, 3/13, 4/3&24, 5/8&22) Schoolwide/Interdiscipalinary data team meetings (9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23)

Adult work:

Analysis of data and student work

Discussion and analysis of curriculum, high effect size strategies, and assessments

Collaborative scoring

Construction and vetting of CIA

Vertical alignment

1. SMART Goals by Oct. 17 2. SAP by Nov. 1 3. Ongoing refinement of CIA 4. School Goal: 50% of students will meet/exceed grade level standards as measured by DRP, STAR, PSAT, CFAs, Unit assessments and diagnostic assessments through

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Hattie’s Effect Size Strategies 5. Implement a rigorous and relevant assessment program

n and Collaborative Scoring of Performance Tasks

CCSS

NGSS

Generating text dependent questions

Creating CCSS-aligned Common Formative Assessments

Close Reading and Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Cognitive Conditioning

Using SBAC Interim Assessment Block items

Resources Needed:

District Assessment Calendar

Benchmark Assessments,

Dec. - Host Jan. or Feb.

Teaming Implement Hattie’s Effect Size Strategies:

Direct instruction 0.59

Note taking 0.59

CLOSE Reading-Numeracy

Explain learning expectations in instruction and assessment clarity 0.75

Participate in interdisciplinary data teams and job embedded professional development

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Teaming minutes

Instructional rounds data, feedback, and next steps

PD opportunities 2017-2018: 9/27, 10/25, 11/7, 1/24, 2/20, 4/25, 5/16 Administer Data Team Process Survey in September and May

planning

Job-embedded Professional Training

Analysis of Instructional Rounds data

Student Performance Data Analysis

TEVAL

June of 2018 5. The following Increases on the 2018 Smarter Balanced Assessment: - 100% of students will increase their ELA scale score between 20 – 100 points - 100% of students will increase their Math scale score between 30 – 100 points

- The percentage of 8th grade students performing at or above level 3 on the Science Connecticut Mastery Test (SCMT) will increase

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Common Formative Assessments, and Unit Assessments

Feedback on student work (verbal and written) 0.75

Engage in collaborative scoring and calibration of student work

Reading Exposure 0.42

Questioning 0.48

Summarizing 0.63

Teacher clarity 0.75

Student expectations 1.44 Class discussion 0.82

Spaced practice 0.71

Peer tutoring 0.55

Identifying

from 43% to 50%

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similarities and differences 1.32

Cooperative learning 0.59

Administer all assessments aligned with curriculum pacing guides

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Area of Strategic Work: Positive School Climate

Vision Statement: we will create a POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE for children and adults throughout the system by focusing on the critical role of adults in assuring that safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for all children are developed and sustained.

Core Strategies Staff/Team Leading the

work



Intended Outcomes

(Early Evidence, Short Term Impact, Longer Term Outcomes)

1. Utilize data gathered from the District Climate Survey to define areas of need in order to create positive social/emotional environments. 2. Utilize data gathered from the Student Feedback Survey to increase student self efficacy, motivation, and ownership

CAMS:

Principal

Assistant Principal

Home-School Liaison


District:

District Climate Specialist (DCS)



Restorative Practices

Bullying/Mean Spirited Behavior

Diversity and Cultural Literacy and Responsiveness

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Descalation

Internet Safety and Responsible use of Technology (i.e., Cell

Adult work:

Administer Climate Survey

Administer Student Feedback Survey 3x

Analyze the climate data to identify specific areas of need and set SMART goals relative to those areas

Receive PD (See PD in 3rd column)

Adult work:

Monthly news letters communicating: -Importance of their participation in the survey and their child’s education -How they can help their child

Monthly town meetings/assemblies to discuss relevant topics, policies, and expectations

Monthly meetings with DCS to review data and discuss interventions

Adult work:

September, 2017 through June 2018

Adult work:

Analysis of data District Climate

Analysis of Student Feedback Surveys

Analysis of discipline referrals and suspensions

1. The percentage of families participating in the climate survey will increase to 70% as measured by the May 2018 District Climate Survey. 2. The percentage of students who say their teachers keep them informed of their progress by telling them how well they are doing and

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phone)

Sexual Harassment

PMT training Funding for Incentives

Implement:

Restorative Practices

Increase reflective writing

Increase parent communication

Develop Incentives

Monitor Parent Tracker

Quarterly Honor Roll and “Moving Up Ceremonies”

Quarterly acknowledgements (i.e., Rotary Club Awards, Superintendent Awards, Principal Awards)

Quarterly analyze the climate and

Fall, Winter, and Spring analysis of student feedback data

what they need to work on will increase to 100% as measured by the May 2018 Student Survey of Teachers.

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Area of Strategic Work: Family and Community Engagement

Vision Statement: We will enhance PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT by promoting community advocacy and support for all Carmen Arace Middle School students to contribute to the quality of life in the community.

Core Strategies


work



Intended Outcomes

(Early Evidence, Short Term

Impact, Longer Term

Outcomes)

1.Implement and refine the Joyce Epstein 6 types of Involvement for keys to successful partnerships in alignment with the 6 National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. 2. Actively engage community partnerships at the school level, with a minimum of 3 local agencies and business.

CAMS:

Principal

Assistant Principal

Home-School Liaison


PTO

SGC District:

District Climate Specialist (DCS)


Asnuntuck, UConn, Goodwin, St.


Welcoming Schools

Parenting Workshops

Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Internet Safety and Responsible use of Technology (i.e., Cell phone)

Parent Compact training

Develop

Adult work:

Receive PD (See PD in 3rd column)

Administer Climate Survey

Administer Student Feedback Survey 3x

Analyze the climate data to identify specific areas of need and set SMART goals relative to those areas

Assist

Adult work:

Septemeber 19 Host Open House

Monthly PTO meetings

Quarterly SGC meetings

Quarterly Events (i.e., concerts, STEM Day, Pre-engineering Day

Monthly news letters communicating: -Importance of their participation in the survey and their child’s education -How they can

Adult work:

September, 2017 through June 2018

Adult work:

Analysis of data District Climate

Analysis Student Feedback Surveys

Analysis in discipline referrals and suspensions

Analysis of parent attendance at school meetings/functions/events

1. The percentage of families participating in the climate survey will increase to 70% as measured by the May 2018 District Climate Survey. 2. The percentage of students who say their teachers keep them informed of their progress by telling them how well they are doing and what they

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3. Actively engage community partnerships at the school level, with a minimum of 3 local agencies and business.

4.Development parent compacts aligned to the CAMS school accountability plan

Joseph

parent compacts for each grade level at CAMS

Funding for Academic Programs and Services (i.e., Parenting workshops)

families with parenting skills and assist schools with understanding families (Type 1)

Conduct effective two way communication (Type 2)

Provide volunteer opportunities (Type 3)

Involve families with their children’s homework and curriculum related activities (Type 4)

Share power with families in decision

help their child

Monthly town meetings/assemblies to discuss relevant topics, policies, and expectations

Monthly meetings with DCS to review data and discuss interventions

Quarterly Honor Roll and “Moving Up Ceremonies”

Quarterly acknowledgements (i.e., Rotary Club Awards, Superintendent Awards, Principal Awards)

Quarterly Parent-Teacher Conferences

Qyarterly analyze the climate data

Report partnerships during monthly district data

need to work on will increase to 100% as measured by the May 2018 Student Survey of Teachers.

3. 95% or more

families will

respond

favorably to

the

“Welcoming

Schools”

questions

4. 95% or more

staff will

respond

favorably to

the

“Welcoming

Schools”

questions

5. 100% of staff

making

positive

communicatio

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making (Type 5)

Coordinate resources and services from the community

Participate in the community providers fair

Create a directory of partnerships.

Create a parent compact team comprised of parents, students and school staff

Implement:

Parent Communication Logs

Develop Incentives

Monitor

meetings

Summer Request to have a table at least one community providers fair

Analysis of all parent compact work completed

Established team that meets regularly to further develop parent compacts for every grade level at CAMS

Feedback on the training session

Monthly Meeting notes that reflect ongoing work

Established parent compacts for each grade level that will be used to enhance and optimize the learning experience for each student at CAMS

Fall, Winter, and Spring analysis

n home to

family

members

6. 10% increase

of community

members

coming into

your schools to

share

knowledge and

resources

7. A listing of all community partnerships will be available to the Director of School Improvement. 8. Recruitment efforts for the parent compact team

9.Strengthened relationships between staff, students, and parents

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Parent Tracker

of student feedback data

Monthly fundraisers

10. 100% of parents will participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences

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