School Continuous Improvement Plan
2016-2017
Name of School: Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology Name of Principal: Mrs. Angela Thomas-Bethea Name of District: DeKalb County School District Name of Superintendent: Dr. R. Stephen Green
______Comprehensive Support School ___X___School wide Title I School ______Non-Title I School ______Targeted Support School ______Targeted Assistance Title I School ______Opportunity School
SIGNATURES:
Superintendent________________________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________________________
Principal Supervisor_____________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________________________________
Principal______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date September 1, 2016_________________________________
Title I Director (Title I Schools only)________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________________________
Continuous Improvement Planning Core Team Members (SWP 8, 16)
Name Position/Role Signature
Angela Thomas- Bethea Principal
Pamela Wooley Assistant Principal
Ozella Bennett School Counselor
KeAndria Foreman-Edwards Instructional Support Specialist
Jameese Holland Instructional Support Specialist
Cara Fagin Academic Coach
Lisa Thompson Student Support Specialist
Pearlene Smith Parent Liaison
Etta Bates Grade Level Chairperson
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Jacqueline Keeton Teacher Librarian
Pricilla Grinage Grade Level Chairperson
Stephanie Cox- Neloms Grade Level Chairperson
Tonia Tompkins Paraprofessional
Antrovise Lemon Parent
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Highly Qualified Staff (SWP 3, 5)
Are all courses taught by highly qualified staff? __X____Yes ______No
If no, explain: Yes, all courses at Barack H. Obama ES are taught by highly qualified staff.
List efforts to recruit highly qualified teachers to your school:
N/A
Title I only (SWP 10, 15, 19)
The Letter of Intent for Title I Schoolwide was submitted on August 11, 2016______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate the programs that are consolidated in this plan:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Designated as a Priority School No (Yes or No) School Designated as a Focus School Yes (Yes or No)
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Needs Assessment/Data Review Results (SWP 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18)
Prioritized Needs Data Source Participants Involved Communication to Parents and Stakeholders
Increase the number of students who are developing, profcient, and distiguished in the areas of English Lanaguge Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science on the Georgia Milestones Assessment.
CCRPI Results (FY 16) Universal Screener Diagnostic Assessments Unit Assessments Classroom Observations RTI Data Collection Discipline Data Parent Surveys Teacher Surveys
Students Parents Teachers Administrators Instructional Support Specialist Academic Coaches Professional Learning facilitators Data Clerk
Flyers Newsletters School Website Schools Compacts Meetings Calling Post Home - School Communication logs Class DoJo Parent Liaison Social Media Site
Increase the student daily attendance rating.
CCRPI Results Infinite Campus Attendance Data Georgia Milestones Participation Results Stakeholder Surveys Universal Screener MAP Diagnostic Assessments Unit Assessments Classroom Observations RTI Data Collection
Students Parents Teachers Administrators Instructional Support Specialist Academic Coaches Professional Learning facilitators Data Clerk
Flyers Newsletters School Website Schools Compacts Meetings Calling Post Home - School Communication logs Class Dojo Parent Liaison Social Media Site
Decrease the number of student behavior occurrences.
CCRPI Results (FY 16) Infinite Campus Discipline Data Stakeholder Surveys Universal Screener MAP Diagnostic Assessments Unit Assessments Classroom Observations RTI Data Collection
Students Parents Teachers Administrators Instructional Support Specialist Academic Coaches Professional Learning facilitators Data Clerk
Flyers Newsletters School Website Schools Compacts Meetings Calling Post Home - School Communication logs Class DoJo Parent Liaison Social Media Site
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Continuous Improvement Plan
DCSD Strategic Plan Goal Area Student Success with Equity and Access in all Content Areas
DCSD Strategic Plan Performance Objective Improve student's mastery of learning standards
SMART GOAL #1 (SWP 2, 7, 9, 10) (Include CCRPI Indicators)
Actual 2014-2015 Actual 2015-2016 Target 2016-2017
During the 2016-2017 school year, the number of 3rd-5th grade students scoring developing learner or better on the English Language Arts, Mathematics Science, and Social Studies Georgia Milestones Assessment will increase by at least 5 points as measured by the results of the Georgia Milestones Assessment and CCRPI ratings.
Clifton Elementary School Clifton Elementary School Science – 29%
Social Studies – 31%
Mathematics – 38%
English Language Arts - 35%
CRCT Science – 53.8%
CRCT Social Studies – 52.4%
CRCT Mathematics –56.6%
CRCT- English Language Arts-72.4%
CRCT-Reading- 81.4%
GMA Science – 24.691%
GMA Social Studies – 21.563%
GMA Mathematics – 34.877%
GMA- English Language Arts - 37.963%
Meadowview Elementary School Meadowview Elementary School
CRCT Science – 44.8%
CRCT Social Studies – 50.3%
CRCT Mathematics –62.7%)
CRCT- English Language Arts-72.7%
CRCT-Reading- 79.0%
GMA Science - 22.222%
GMA Social Studies – 26.042%
CRCT Mathematics – 30.208%
CRCT- English Language Arts - 29.021%
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Georgia School Performance
Standard
Target Groups Student Group
(All or subgroup),
Parents, Teachers
Strategies/Action Steps Primary Person
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources Artifacts Evidence
School Continuous Improvement Plan
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Curriculum 1, 2 Assessment 1, 2, 3, 4 Instruction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Professional Learning 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Leadership 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Planning & Organization 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Family & Community Engagement 1, 2, 4, 6 School Culture 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 Teachers Administrators Parents
Weekly collaborative planning meetings
Professional learning directly related to deconstructing the standards
Consistent use of SLDs, and other available web-based resources (Scholastic Core Clicks, Reading A-Z, IXL, Accelerated Readers, etc.)
Planning and instructional support from building academic coaches and instructional support specialists
Standards-aligned common assessments and data talks
Map Assessment results data talks
Leveled classroom libraries
Consistent literacy instruction using the Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits
FLP afterschool tutorial for Math
Leadership Team Administrators Instructional Support Specialists Academic Coaches Teachers Students Counselors Student Support Specialists Parents
Calendar of professional learning Calendar of grade level meetings Sign-In/Agendas of professional learning Sign-In/Agendas of grade level meetings Lesson plans Pacing calendars Common assessment data Map Assessment data Georgia Milestones data CCRPI results
School Leaders Demonstrate: School leaders will ensure teachers are effectively supported by offering professional learning that meets the needs of both the teachers and students. Leaders will also work to provide teachers with instructional resources necessary to meet the academic needs of the students. Leaders will consistently monitor lessons plans, instruction, and assessment tools in order to provide teachers with effective feedback for improvement. Teachers Demonstrate: Teachers will use data to plan lessons, provide instruction, and create common assessments. All lessons, activities, and assessments will be aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Teachers will use a variety of print and web-based resources in order to enhance instruction to meet the needs of students. Teachers will implore a wide array of teaching strategies to appeal to various learning styles, academic ability, and cultural and linguistic diversity. Students Demonstrate: Students will exhibit mastery of the standards by performing average or better on the Map Assessment; and developing learner or better on the Georgia Milestones Assessment. Parents Demonstrate: Parents will partner with the school in the education of the students. They will support student learning both in school and at home. They will participate in school sponsored events.
Weekly collaborative planning by grade level Weekly coach support meetings by grade level Monthly focus walks Common assessment data review (each grading period) Map Assessment data review (September 2016, January 2017, April 2017) Georgia Milestones Assessment data review (May 2017)
Title I Budget Per Pupil Funding School Parent Organization Funding
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Continuous Improvement Plan
DCSD Strategic Plan Goal Area Stakeholder Engagement
DCSD Strategic Plan Performance Objective Provide a safe, orderly, and positive school environment
SMART GOAL #2 (SWP 2, 7, 9, 10) (Include CCRPI Indicators)
Actual 2014-2015 Actual 2015-2016 Target
2016-2017
Increase the student attendance score by at least 5 points as measured by the School Wide Attendance CCRPI rating during the 2016-2017 school year.
95.295% (Clifton) 76.395% (Clifton) 65%
94.707% (Meadowview) 58.910% (Meadowview)
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Georgia School Performance
Standard
Target Groups Student Group
(All or subgroup),
Parents, Teachers
Strategies/Action Steps Primary Person
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources Artifacts Evidence
School Continuous Improvement Plan
2016-2017
Curriculum 1, 2 Assessment 1, 2, 3, 4 Instruction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Professional Learning 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Leadership 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Planning & Organization 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Family & Community Engagement 1, 2, 4, 6 School Culture 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All students Teachers Administrators Parents
Establish school team that will specifically address student attendance.
Analyze student attendance data in Infinite Campus to determine which students have the highest absentee rate.
Provide structures of support (positive phone calls; check-in with counselors or student support specialist) for students with high absenteeism and their families.
Develop incentives for students and/or classes with the highest attendance rate.
Leadership Team Administrators Instructional Support Specialists Academic Coaches Teachers Counselors Student Support Specialist Parent Liaisons Parents
Infinite Campus data CCRPI results DCSD student attendance policy
School Leaders Demonstrate: School leaders will create an effective attendance plan that will address the specific needs of the school population. They will monitor data regularly, and provide students with incentives for advancement towards goal. Leaders will work to include all stakeholders in working towards the school attendance goal. Teachers Demonstrate: Teachers will buy-in to the school attendance plan. They will encourage families to support student attendance with positive contacts, and focus on building relationships. Teachers will work towards creating a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive for learning at the highest level. Students Demonstrate: Students will increase daily attendance in school. They will come to school ready to learn daily. Parents Demonstrate: Parents will stress the importance of coming to school daily. They will partner with the school in the education of the students. They will support student learning both in school and at home. Parents will participate in school sponsored events.
Monitor and analyze attendance data monthly Monitor and celebrate student attendance monthly Weekly check-ins of students with high absentee rates
Title I Budget Per Pupil Funding School Parent Organization Funding
School Continuous Improvement Plan
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Continuous Improvement Plan
DCSD Strategic Plan Goal Area Stakeholder Engagement
DCSD Strategic Plan Performance Objective Provide a safe, orderly, and positive school environment
SMART GOAL #3 (SWP 2, 7, 9, 10) (Include CCRPI Indicators)
Actual 2014-2015 Actual 2015-2016 Target
2016-2017
Decrease the student discipline rate by at least 5 points as measured by the School Wide Discipline Plan CCRPI rating during the 2016-2017 school year.
86.028% (Clifton)
92.140% (Meadowview)
87.755% (Clifton)
83.531% (Meadowview)
80%
School Continuous Improvement Plan
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Georgia School Performance
Standard
Target Groups Student Group
(All or subgroup),
Parents, Teachers
Strategies/Action Steps Primary Person
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources Artifacts Evidence
School Continuous Improvement Plan
2016-2017
Curriculum 1, 2 Assessment 1, 2, 3, 4 Instruction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Professional Learning 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Leadership 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Planning & Organization 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Family & Community Engagement 1, 2, 4, 6 School Culture 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All students Teachers Administrators Parents
Establish school team that will specifically address student behavior.
Analyze student behavior data in Infinite Campus to determine students with the highest number of behavior occurances.
Provide structures of support (positive phone calls; check-in with teachers, counselors, or student support specialist) for students with high beahvior occuerences and their families.
Develop incentives for students and/or classes with the lowest behavior occurences/infractions.
Regurly review Code of Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Classroom instruction/activities with school counselor to help build student realtionships.
Leadership Team Administrators Instructional Support Specialists Academic Coaches Teachers Counselors Student Support Specialist Parent Liaisons Parents
Infinite Campus data CCRPI results DCSD student behavior policy
School Leaders Demonstrate: Leaders will create an effective school-wide discipline plan that will address the specific needs of the school population. They will monitor data regularly, and provide students with incentives for advancement towards goal. Leaders will work to include all stakeholders in working towards the school behavior goal. They will ensure that all stakeholders utilize PBIS and counseling support to address student behavior. Teachers Demonstrate: Teachers will buy-in to the school behavior plan. They will encourage families to support student behavior with positive contacts, and focus on building relationships. Teachers will work towards creating a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive for learning at the highest level. Students Demonstrate: Students will decrease unacceptable behavior in school. They will come to school ready to learn daily. They will work to build positive relationships with peers, and adults in the school. Parents Demonstrate: Parents will stress the importance of coming to school daily ready to learn. They will partner with the school in the education of the students. They will support student learning both in school and at home. Parents will participate in school sponsored events.
Monitor and analyze behavior data monthly Monitor and celebrate student positive behavior monthly Weekly check-ins of students with high behavior infractions
Title I Budget Per Pupil Funding School Parent Organization Funding
School Continuous Improvement Plan
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Professional Learning Plan to Support Continuous Improvement Plan (SWP 4)
Professional Learning Strategy to support achievement of SMART Goals
Professional Learning Timeline
Estimated Cost, Funding Source, and/or Resources
Person(s) Responsible and Position
Monitoring Teacher Implementation of
Professional Learning
Artifacts/Evidence of Impact on Student Learning
Support all teachers PK-5 with effective, data-driven coaching for continuous improvement.
Monthly focus walks with coaching to follow
Title I/II Instructional Support Specialists
Academic Coaches
Administrators
Instructional Support Specialists
Academic Coaches
Focus walk data
Common assessment data
Map data
TKES walkthroughs
Professional learning calendar
Meeting agendas/minutes
In-house professional learning during grade level collaborative planning during and after school.
September – May N/A Instructional Support Specialists
Academic Coaches
Administrators
Instructional Support Specialists
Academic Coaches
Focus walk data
Common assessment data
Map data
TKES walkthroughs
Professional learning calendar
Meeting agendas/minutes
PBIS training for all staff members.
September – December
Title I
All staff members Administrators
Instructional Support Specialists
Academic Coaches
Counselors
Student Support Specialist
Behavior Intervention Plans
Infinite campus discipline data
Increase in student attendance and achievement