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Galena Park ISD: Mathematics Improvement Plan

Galena Park Independent School DistrictGalena Park ISD: Mathematics

District Improvement Plan2007 - 2008

Date Submitted: 06/07/2007 2:45 PM

(printed on 06/07/2007)

Section 1 - Introduction

1. District: Galena Park ISD: Mathematics

2. Location:, TX

3. Budget Manager: Dollie Mayeux, Program Director for Mathematics

4. District Advisory Team:

Dollie Mayeux Robert Bayard Michelle Merritt Jackie Moreno Richard Briggs Jacqueline Hailey Lori Dyess Shaunte Morris Angela Williams Tom Le

5. District Mission/Vision Statement:

Mission: The mathematics vision for Galena Park ISD emphasizes the need for all students to become mathematical problem solvers. Toward this end, students should be activelyinvolved in doing mathematics. They must think and reason mathematically, applymathematics to a variety of real-world problems, and make appropriate use of calculators and computers. Students must value mathematics, become confident in their mathabilities, communicate mathematically, and reason mathematically.


Section 2 - Needs Assessment1. Where We Have Been:

The mathematics department of Galena Park ISD has developed mathematics curriculum for K-12mathematics. Instructional focus activities (IFAs) are available to all mathematics teachers andcommon problem solving steps are used throughout grades 1-12 when modeling these IFAs. DistrictAssessments, which are aligned to the TEKS and TAKS, have been administered each grading periodand data analyzed to determine areas of concern.

Teachers have been provided staff development to horizontally align their teaching and to vertically plan for the future in order to provide appropriate intervention.

2. Where We Are Now:The mathematics department of Galena Park ISD has recently revised curriculum to reflect changesmade by TEA to the mathematics TEKS with accountability for implementation of these changes to occur in 2007 - 2008. Research-based resources are reflected in the curriculum maps (ie.Navigations, Illuminations, Clarifying Activities, Texteams Activities, Region IV prep. materials,...).Appropriate manipulatives, technology, vocabulary and literature is also referenced in the curriculum.

GPISD's math department provides SAT IFA's and mini-assessments that are aligned with SAT as a means of strengthening the future success of mathematics on the PSAT and SAT exams.

GPISD began offering dual credit College Algebra and dual credit Pre-Calculus in a partnership with San Jacinto College North in 2006 - 2007 and will continue these courses in hopes of extending that partnership to include a National Merit Scholar program.

We are also continuing to work in providing support to all Algebra I teachers with a "Bridges to Algebra" course that is provided to struggling math students the summer prior to their entering 9thgrade.

3. Where We Are Going:Math specialists have been assigned to each secondary campus to provide daily leadership and mathsupport to math teachers beginning 2007 - 2008.

Elementary and middle school IFAs have been revised to reflect the changes in the TEKS.Mini-assessments have been developed and/or revised for grades 3 - 11 mathematics. Districtassessments will be developed from release test items to follow the TAKS blueprint. Grade 1 - 12 math curriculum maps have been revised to reflect changes in the calendar, revised TEKS, and knowledge gained from Kilgo training.

All math teachers will be provided Kilgo training and will be expected to analyze district assessment data using the Kilgo process.

Data analysis sessions with the elementary Professional Learning Community Teams (PLC's) and secondary leadership teams will be held after each assessment.

Coordination with CTE, bilingual, and special education will be an emphasis as we analyze data and plan campus math support.


Section 3 - Overview of Goals and ObjectivesThe goals for Galena Park ISD: Mathematics for the 2007 - 2008 school year are as follows:

Goal 1: College Preparation

The GPISD mathematics department will identify areas of improvement to better prepare students for college course work.

Objective 1.1: The district average for student math performance on the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT will increase.

Goal 2: Curriculum and Instruction

The Galena Park ISD mathematics department will define measures by which student success can bedetermined.

Objective 2.1: The GPISD math department will ensure that appropriate and effective teaching strategies are employed.

Objective 2.2: The GPISD math department will ensure that instruction is dynamic, interactive, relevant, and vertically aligned.

Objective 2.3: The GPISD math department will ensure that adequate time is allocated to allow the writing of quality, thoughtful curriculum.

Objective 2.4: The GPISD math department will ensure that expectations for student achievment are consistent and continue to be raised district-wide.

Objective 2.5: The GPISD math department will ensure that teachers continue to receive focused curriculum and instructional support in the classroom.

Objective 2.6: The GPISD math department will provide quality staff development in special program areas as required by TEA and in identified areas of need with appropriate emphasis on new technologies, leadership, and accomplishments of the GPISD Mission, Vision, and Graduate Profile.

Objective 2.7: The GPISD math department's goal for TAKS is to have a minimum of 85% passing TAKS in 2007 - 2008, with an ultimate goal of 90% by 2009.

Objective 2.8: The GPISD math department is seeking to have a minimum of 15% of students achieving commended on the 2007-2008 TAKS math exam, with an ultimate goal of 20% by 2009.

Objective 2.9: The GPISD math department's goal for fifth and eighth grade math students is to have 100% pass the required TAKS exam to be promoted to the next grade.

Objective 2.10: The GPISD math department will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of technology TEKS through information acquisition, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.

Objective 2.11: The GPISD math department will increase student's ability to access resources that support their regular classroom instruction.


Objective 2.12: The GPISD math department will provide accelerated activities for students identified in need of TAKS intervention as a means of meeting their individual academic needs.

Objective 2.13: The GPISD math department will focus on all student subpopulations so that we can meet all standards for PBMAS.

Objective 2.14: The GPISD math department will provide opportunities for employees to demonstrate mastery of technology standards required for their jobs.

Goal 3: Counseling / Communication

GPISD mathematics will continue to communicate information with stakeholders to better prepare students for the work force.

Objective 3.1: The GPISD mathematics department will communicate with campus and district personnel to better prepare students for success.


Start: 08/2007Frequency: DailyFinish: 06/2008

Start: 09/2007

Frequency: Every two weeks

Finish: 10/2007

Section 4 - Action Plan

Goal 1: College PreparationThe GPISD mathematics department will identify areas of improvement to better preparestudents for college course work.Projected Date of Completion of Goal: 08/2008

Rationale/Correlation

Graduate Profile(s): 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 District Goal(s): 02 Superintendent Goal(s): 02 Other:

Objective 1.1: The district average for student math performance on the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT will

increase.

Action ID

Action Statement

Start & Finish Dates

Primary Responsibility (Person)

and Target Population and # Served

Resources Required and Source of Funding ($ amounts)

Budget Amount & Source

Indicators of Success

Priority & Progress

1.1.1 The district mathematics department will provide SAT math IFAs to all Pre-AP and AP math teachers as a means of reviewing for PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux

Target Population:G/T students

Resources:Transparencies of SAT IFAs; overheadprojectors, binders

Budget amount:$2,000.00

Source: Other(999-9) : Local funds

Indicators of Success: District average on PSAT, SAT, and ACT will increase by a minimum of five points.

Priority: High

Progress: In progress

1.1.2 The Galena Park ISD mathematics department will provide three SAT mini-assessments to be administered and analyzed prior to the PSAT exam.


Target Population:To be administered in every Pre-AP mathematics classroom.

Resources: Copiesof tests, data management system, time for analyzing data

Budget amount:$500.00

Source: Other(999-9) : Local fundsfor copies

Indicators of Success: Increase in district math average on PSAT, SAT, and ACT by a minimum of five points.

Priority: High




Goal 2: Curriculum and InstructionThe Galena Park ISD mathematics department will define measures by which studentsuccess can be determined.Projected Date of Completion of Goal: 08/2008


Graduate Profile(s): 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 District Goal(s): 03 Superintendent Goal(s): 03

Objective 2.1: The GPISD math department will ensure that appropriate and effective teaching strategies

are employed.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.1.1 Math specialists at each middle and high school will provide model lessons, assistance with lesson planning, learning lab professional development, and assistance with interventions. They willco-teach, mentor, and provide daily feedback to all math teachers at their assigned campus.

Responsibility:Robert Bayard, Richard Briggs, Jacqueline Hailey, Lori Dyess, ShaunteMorris, Michelle Merritt, Angela Williams, Tom Le

Target Population:Grade 6 - 12 math teachers

Resources: Officesupplies, planners, computers, printers, scanners, curriculum resources, fees and dues, ...


Source: Title II PartA TPTR (255-5)

Indicators of Success: Increase in percent of students passing TAKS with a minimum district average of 85%.Decrease in teacherturnover.

Priority: High

Progress: Planned

2.1.2 Math mentors from each elementary campus will assist math teachers with planning lessons, will have an "open door policy" on others observing their teaching practices, and will have routinely scheduled sessions with teachers regarding data analysis of district assessments.

Responsibility:Jackie Moreno and identified math mentors from each elementary campus

Target Population:K-5 teachers and students

Resources:Maximum of 3 math mentors from each elementary campus


Source:Accellerated Reading Instructional Program (404-5)

Indicators of Success: Increased percentage of student passing TAKS math (distict average of 85%).Decreased teacher turnover rate.

Priority: High



Start: 08/2007Frequency: WeeklyFinish: 05/2008

Comments: Details to be determined at Principal Retreat on June 19, 2007.


Start: 05/2007Frequency: ongoingFinish: 05/2008

Objective 2.2: The GPISD math department will ensure that instruction is dynamic, interactive, relevant, and vertically aligned.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.2.1 All math curriculum maps reflect use of dynamic resources such as NCTM Illuminations, TEXTEAMS, Region IV TAKS prep., Super Sources, ... and are vertically aligned from first grade through Pre-Calculus.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Robert Bayard, Michelle Merritt, Jackie Moreno

Target Population:All Teachers

Resources: copiesof TEKS, appropriate grade-level resources, software necessary to accommodate curriculum development process, personnel for writing curriculum


Source: Other(999-9) : Local

Indicators of Success: Math teachers following district curriculum as observed through classroom walkthroughs and observations.

Priority: High

Progress:Completed




Objective 2.3: The GPISD math department will ensure that adequate time is allocated to allow the writingof quality, thoughtful curriculum.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.3.1 The GPISD math department will identify quality math personnel to assist in the development of curriculum and will pay extra-duty to those whose assistance we depend.


Target Population:District curriculum writers

Resources:Computers, scanners, printers, Educaide's Access software, meeting rooms, copies of TEKS, Kilgo data, TEXTEAMS activities, NCTM Illuminations and Navigations, UTdanacenter's clarifying lessons and activities, Region IV's TAKS prep books and Accelerated Curriculum books, Information books, ...



Indicators of Success:Completion of GPISD math curriculum map revisions for first grade through PreCalculus; completion of new IFAs for grades 1-8;development of mini-assessments for grades 6-8 and 10-11, as well as revisions of all assessments for grades 1-11.

Priority: High


2.3.2 Identify, develop, and/or revise instructional focus activities, mini-assessments, district assessments, and instructional resources in a timely manner.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Robert Bayard, Richard Briggs, Jacqueline Hailey, Lori Dyess, ShaunteMorris, Michelle Merritt, Angela Williams, Tom Le


Resources:computers, scanners, printers, Educaide Access, Adobe Acrobat, ...



Indicators of Success:Curriculum maps, instructional focus activities, mini-assessments, district assessments, and instructional resources are of professional quality and are distributed in a timely manner.

Priority: High




Objective 2.4: The GPISD math department will ensure that expectations for student achievment are consistent and continue to be raised district-wide.

Action ID

Action Statement




Resources Required and Source of Funding($ amounts)



Priority & Progress

2.4.1 The GPISD math goal for elementary is to have a minimum of 90% passing TAKS, middle school a minimum of 85% passing TAKS, and high school a minimum of 80% passing TAKS for a district average of 85%.


Target Population:All Students

Resources: Datamanagement system for analyzing district assessment data and TAKS data.

Budget amount:$0.00

Source: Other(999-9) : notapplicable

Indicators of Success: Elem. TAKS Math -- 90% passing M.S. TAKS Math --85% H.S. TAKS Math -- 80%

Priority: High

Progress: Planned

2.4.2 GPISD math personnel will attend state and local professional development and conferences to stay abreast of state expectations, to raise awareness of how to support math instruction, aswell as to raise rigor of instruction.


Target Population:Math instructional specialists, campus math leaders, program director for math, math mentors

Resources:Registration fees, conference fees, hotel accommodations, travel reimbursements, ...


Source: Other(999-9) : Localfunds

Indicators of Success: Math personnel will share ideas attained from sessions as a means of impacting level of instructional delivery. Student's level of understanding and success will increase by a minimum of 5 points on TAKS.

Priority: Medium

Progress: Planned



Objective 2.5: The GPISD math department will ensure that teachers continue to receive focused curriculum and instructional support in the classroom.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.5.1 The elementary math mentors, through the guidance of Jackie Moreno,and all secondary math specialists will provide daily support to all math teachersthrough model lessons, co-teaching, lesson planning, learning labs, andregular feedback.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Jackie Moreno


Resources: Mathmentors (max of 3) for each elementary campus; one math instructional specialist for each secondary campus



Indicators of Success: Reduction in teacher turnover. Student success on TAKS (minimum of 5% point gain at each grade level).

Priority: High

Progress: Planned


Start: 06/2007

Frequency: each grading period

Finish: 07/2008

Start: 06/2007Frequency: once per yearFinish: 10/2007

Objective 2.6: The GPISD math department will provide quality staff development in special program areas as required by TEA and in identified areas of need with appropriate emphasis on newtechnologies, leadership, and accomplishments of the GPISD Mission, Vision, and Graduate Profile.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.6.1 All special education teachers will join the math department for August staff development; SIOP trainingfor new math teachers will be provided for K-12 teachers; CTE IFAs will be developed to support math objectives 6-8.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Maryland Hendrix, Wanna Giacona, Vicky Johnson


Resources: copiesof handouts and curriculum for each teacher, time to develop SIOP math lessons, time to meet with CTE teachers and proof IFAs

Budget amount:$0.00


Indicators of Success: Increase in number of Bilingual, LEP, Special Ed., and CTE students passing TAKS math.District meetingrequirements of AEIS, AYP, and PBMAS.

Priority: High

Progress: Planned

2.6.2 All CTE, bilingual, and special education leaders will attend Kilgo training to become familiar with analyzing TAKS math data.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Maryland Hendrix, Wanna Giacona, Vicky Johnson

Target Population:CTE, bilingual/ELL, and special education leaders

Resources: bindersand copies of materials, consultant fee



Indicators of Success: CTE, bilingual/ELL, and special education departments will analyze district assessments using the Kigo process and be familiar with how to address needs of math students in their programs.

Priority: Medium

Progress: Planned

2.6.3 Algebra I teachers will be provided focused staff development on standards-based instructional practices for teaching a functions-based


Target Population:select Algebra I teachers (10 total)

Resources: onlinematerials of Key Curriculum Press' "Discovering Algebra"; consultantfees

Indicators of Success: Increased TAKS scores in Algebra I with district goal for high school at 80%.



approach to algebra.Budget amount:$15,000.00


Priority: Medium

Progress: Planned


Start: 09/2007

Frequency: Every three weeks

Finish: 04/2008


Objective 2.7: The GPISD math department's goal for TAKS is to have a minimum of 85% passing TAKS in 2007 - 2008, with an ultimate goal of 90% by 2009.

Action ID

Action Statement




Resources Required and Source of Funding($ amounts)



Priority & Progress

2.7.1 Measure progress of student success through pre- and post-assessments in K-2 math, through mini-assessments in grades 3-11 math, and through district assessments in grades 3-11.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Stacy Daugherty, Campus Specialists,Math Mentors

Target Population:Faculty, Staff, and Students

Resources:Compiled data (Kilgo format) for each mini-assessment and district assessment; time for meeting with campus leaders, specialists, and math mentors after each assessment

Budget amount:$0.00

Source: Other(999-9) :not-applicable

Indicators of Success: Elem. TAKS math -- 90% M.S. TAKS math --85% H.S. TAKS math --80% District TAKS Math Average -- 85%

Priority: High

Progress: Planned

2.7.2 Mathematics professional development and learning lab sessions will focus on weaknesses of math curriculum and instruction based on data compiled using the Kilgo process; elementary math leaders will attend Kilgo training.


Target Population:K - 12 Math leaders,campus administrators, andmath teachers

Resources: Kilgobinders, curriculum maps, IFAs, consultant fees, data charts and tables



Indicators of Success: Use of Kilgo data drives instructional decisions as campuses plan tutorials, intervention, and strategies for reteaching and retesting of weak areas.

Priority: High




Objective 2.8: The GPISD math department is seeking to have a minimum of 15% of students achieving commended on the 2007-2008 TAKS math exam, with an ultimate goal of 20% by 2009.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.8.1 Math curriculum maps for upper-level and for pre-AP will be more rigorous than regular math courses, as well as SAT math IFAs and mini-assessments are available to each Pre-AP math teacher.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Robert Bayard, Michelle Merritt

Target Population:Grade 3 - 11 GT math students

Resources: Dataanalysis for each assessment to monitor regular progress of commended percentages.



Indicators of Success: Percent of commended math students increases to a minimum of 15% district wide in 2007 - 2008 with an ultimate goal of 20%by 2009.

Priority: High

Progress: Planned



Objective 2.9: The GPISD math department's goal for fifth and eighth grade math students is to have 100% pass the required TAKS exam to be promoted to the next grade.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.9.1 Accelerated math instruction will address K-8 math interventions with a focus on fifth and eighth grade students identified in need of intervention.Campuses will be provided with appropriate funds to support necessary math materials, extra duty funds for after hours tutorials, as well as designated funds for summer school.


Target Population:K - 8 mathematics students identified in need of TAKS intervention

Resources:Accerated Math Curriculum from Region IV and from Plano ISD; SSI tutorial teachers (3-8), SSI gr 5 & gr 8 summer school teachers; math manipulatives, TAKS prep. books



Indicators of Success: 100% of all grade 5 and grade 8 math students pass TAKS

Priority: High

Progress: Planned



Objective 2.10: The GPISD math department will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of technology TEKS through information acquisition, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.10.1 The math specialists, in conjunction with technologyinstructional specialists, will provide support to math teachers as they weave technology into the math curriculum.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, MathSpecialists, Darlene Lovinggood, Technology Instructional Specialists


Resources: Mathpowerpoints, Geometer's Sketchpad, Fathom,Excel, Textbook websites, Navigator,Marco Polo, Odyssey, NCTM Illuminations, ...

Budget amount:$0.00


Indicators of Success: Lesson plans and instruction reflective of appropriate use of graphing calculatorsand appropriate math software and references to educational websites.

Priority: Medium

Progress: Planned



Objective 2.11: The GPISD math department will increase student's ability to access resources that support their regular classroom instruction.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.11.1 Math teachers will provide students' access to graphing calculators, onlinetextbook websites, Odyssey, Blackboard, manipulatives, math supplies and activities that support the mathematics TEKS.


Target Population:All Teachers and all Students

Resources:Computers, access to the web, graphingcalculators, manipulatives

Budget amount:$0.00


Indicators of Success: Lesson plans and instruction reflects use of appropriate mathematical tools, software, and onlineresources.

Priority: High




Objective 2.12: The GPISD math department will provide accelerated activities for students identified in need of TAKS intervention as a means of meeting their individual academic needs.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.12.1 K-8 math teachers will be provided math manipulatives, books, and supplies to support students in need of math intervention. Campuses willbe given funding for tutorials and additional instructional time.


Target Population:K-8 SSI math students

Resources:Manipulatives for K-8 math classrooms, TAKS resources, math supplies ie) rulers, calculators



Indicators of Success: Increase in percent of students passing TAKS with 100% in grades 5 & 8 math.

Priority: High

Progress: Planned


Start: 08/2007

Frequency: Every three weeks

Finish: 04/2008

Objective 2.13: The GPISD math department will focus on all student subpopulations so that we can meetall standards for PBMAS.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.13.1 The math department will work with CTE to study CTE LEP and Sp.Ed students' TAKS history and to monitor students performance on each district assessment.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Vicky Johnson, Liz Lalor, Stacy Daugherty

Target Population:CTE 2's and 3's withparticular emphasis on LEP and Special Ed. CTE students in grades 9 & 10

Resources: Datamanagement system; CTE "Aware" report; regular meeting w/ CTE and math personnel

Budget amount:$0.00

Source:Performance Standards Project (G/T) (424-5)

Indicators of Success: Increase percentage of CTE student passing TAKS math to exceed requirements of PBMAS.

Priority: High

Progress: Planned



Objective 2.14: The GPISD math department will provide opportunities for employees to demonstrate mastery of technology standards required for their jobs.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

2.14.1 Secondary math teachers will be required to pass Levels 1 & 2 of the district calculator proficiency exam.

Responsibility:Dollie Mayeux, Robert Bayard, Richard Briggs, Jacqueline Hailey, Lori Dyess, ShaunteMorris, Michelle Merritt, Angela Williams, Tom Le

Target Population:Grade 6-12 math teachers

Resources:Graphing Calculators, access to district website and calculator proficiency exams

Budget amount:$0.00


Indicators of Success: 100% of all secondary math teachers pass Level 1 & Level 2 of the district calculator proficiency exams.

Priority: Medium




Goal 3: Counseling / CommunicationGPISD mathematics will continue to communicate information with stakeholders to betterprepare students for the work force. Projected Date of Completion of Goal: 08/2008


District Goal(s): 06 Superintendent Goal(s): 06

Objective 3.1: The GPISD mathematics department will communicate with campus and district personnel

to better prepare students for success.

Action ID

Action Statement







Priority & Progress

3.1.1 The district program director for mathematics will communicate state and district math goal with specialists, principals and administrators via emial, phone, and through direct interaction.


Target Population:Specialists, Principals, and Administrators

Resources: Nextelphone, access to First Class email


Source: Other(999-9) : Local

Indicators of Success:Specialists, Principals, and Administrators have a common math goals for the district.

Priority: High


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