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Highland Park Independent School District

Highland Park Middle School

2015-2016 Campus Improvement Plan

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Mission StatementEnsuring Student Success Through a Commitment to Excellence!

VisionHighland Park ISD is committed to leading the way, through progressive technology and advanced instructional techniques, to develop an educational

experience that produces successful life-long learners.

Nondiscrimination Notice

Highland Park ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, andprograms, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.

No Child Left Behind Performance Goals

Goal 1: 100% of instructional personnel will implement the Highland Park ISD curriculum by following the TEKS for all core areas and all otherinstructional areas in order for all students to reach high standards on state assessments and other exemplar resources (NCLB Goal 1).

Goal 2: Innovative technologies will be integrated throughout the campus in deep and meaningful ways to enhance student achievement.


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Goal 3: 100% of instructional personnel will be highly qualified as per NCLB requirements and will establish challenging goals for all students includingimproving attendance and decreasing the drop out rate and will also provide effective feedback through timely common assessments and system of

interventions (NCLB Goals 2, 3).

Goal 4: 100% of Highland Park Middle School personnel will promote effective parental and community involvement through communication,participation, and partnerships in accomplishing the campus' goals (NCLB Goal 5).

Goal 5: A safe and orderly environment will be maintained, supported, and continuously improved by 100% of Middle School personnel (NCLB Goal 4).

Goal 6: 100% of Highland Park Middle School personnel as professionals will work interdependently in high performing, collaborative teams to improveboth adult and student learning (NCLB Goal 2).

Ten Schoolwide Components

1, CNA Comprehensive NeedsAssessment

2,RS

Reform Strategy 3,HQ

Highly Qualified

4, PD Professional Development5,RR

Recruitment/Retention ofCertified Staff

6, PI

ParentalInvolvement

7, T Transition8,TIA

Teacher Involved inAssessment Decisions

9,M

Timely Assistancefor Student Mastery

10,COORD

Coordination and Integrationof Federal, Local, and StatePrograms


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Value StatementHighland Park Middle School members believe in:

Fostering HPISD Hornet pride and spirit.

Facilitating positive and meaningful educational opportunities for all students.

Encouraging the development of technological skills.

Encouraging problem solving skills.

Leading the way to excellence in academics, the arts, life skills, and life long learners.


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Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Campus Size - 190 students

Grades 6-8

Percent Economically Disadvantaged - 53.7

Percent English Language Learners - 5.3

Mobility Rate - 14.5

attendance Rate - 97.2

African American - 8%

American Indian - 3%

Asian - 14%

Hispanic - 39%

White - 58%

Demographics Strengths

-Our high attendance rate is reflective of our communication with parents through phone calls, home visits and written communication to parents. We areculturally diverse and we celebrate that. We are supportive in physical and social needs through our partnership with Snack Pack 4 Kids and through local


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service agencies.

-We offer additional resources to students in need.

-All of our ELA teachers have been trained to recognize and support students with dyslexia.

Demographics Needs

- Our campus has a need to have a higher percentage of our staff trained in best practices for providing instruction to ELL's.

-We are in the process of having all instructional staff ESL certified. At this time % of instructional staff is certified.

-We need to bridge language barriers for our various sub-populations.


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Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

2015 Accountability Summary

Rating

Met Standards on the following:

Student Achievement Score: 75 (Target Score o= 60) Earned 271 points of possible 360

Student Progress Score: 45 (Target score = 28) Earned 362 points of possible 800

Closing Performance Gaps Score: 42 (Target Score = 27) Earned 752 points of possible 1800

Post Secondary Readiness Score: 39 (Target Score = 13) Earned 38.8 of possible 39

STAAR Percent Level II beginning2013 (TAKS results through 2011)(No state accountability ratings wererequired in 2012)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Reading/ELA 95% 99% 95% 89% 90% N/A 89% 85%Mathematics 80% 88% 86% 84% 80% N/A 93% 91%Writing (Grade 7) 96% 99% 96% 99% 93% N/A 81% 74%Science 68% 78% 85% 91% 95% N/A 86% 94%Social Studies 92% 91% 96% 92% 96% N/A 66% 71%All Tests 70% 82% 80% 78% 75% N/A 86% 85%


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STAAR Percent Level III Advancedbeginning 2013(TAKS CommendedPerformance through 2011(Sum ofAll Grades Tested, Including TAKS-Accommodated)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Reading/ELA 51% 45% 42% 35% 32% N/A 18% 18%Mathematics 11% 23% 26% 21% 19% N/A 12% 12%Writing (Grade 7) 40% 58% 60% 30% 39% N/A 2% *Science * 15% 38% 51% 40% N/A 18% 21%Social Studies 23% 28% 46% 35% 33% N/A 10% 13%All Tests 8% 13% 19% 11% 11% N/A 13% 12% 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10/11 11/12 12/13Attendance 97.1% 96.7% 95.5% 94.9% 97.0% N/A 97.3% 96.8%Drop Out Rate (Grades 7 and 8) 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% N/A 0.0% 0.7%

Student Achievement Strengths

Distinction Designation was earned in Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA, Top 25 Percent Student Progress, Top 25 Percent Closing PerformanceGaps.

State System Safeguards

Number and Percent of Indicators Met:

Performance Rates 15 out of 15 = 100%

Participation Rates 6 out of 6 = 100%


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Student Achievement Needs

-To increase student achievement in 7th grade Writing.

-To have greater awareness of student needs through vertical alignment.


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School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

-There is a positive school culture and climate reflected by our high percentage of attendance rates.

School Culture and Climate Strengths

-Our percentage rates have sustained for the last 8-10 years.

School Culture and Climate Needs

-To increase more diverse ways to communicate with parents and students.


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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Highland Park Middle School has a professional staff consisting of 72% teachers; 8% professional support; 8% campus administrators; and 12% educationalaides. We have 24% males and 76% females. Teachers by years of experiences are 27.8% for 1-5 years experience; 22.2% for 6-10 years experience; 16.7%for 11-15 years experience; 11.1% for over 16-20 years of experience and 22.2% for over 20 years of experience.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

-Highland Park Middle School teachers are experienced.

-The teachers mentor other less experienced teachers and improve campus instruction throughout the campus through regular meetings, academicdiscussions, data analysis, and professional development.

-Through the use of technology, our Middle School teachers are improving instruction and increasing expectations for all students.

-By working together as a team, our Middle School teachers are focused on improving student achievement at each grade level on campus.

-During weekly collaboration teachers participate in professional learning including a book study of The Fundamental Five and Marzano's ReflectiveTeacher. Teacher share strategies to implement best practices in classroom instruction.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

-To collaborate and vertically align curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the campus to ensure student success and achievement.


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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

Highland Park Middle School follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as our curriculum. We use the Scope and Sequence guide in the TEKSResource System to assure our curriculum delivery is planned in a logical flow that will allow all TEKS to be taught during the school year. We utilizevertical alignement of our curriculum, meeting during collaborative sessions to ensure that instruction and curriculum delivery flows from grade to gradewithin the district.

Teachers are trianined in data disaggregtion, and it is implemented to analyze student performance, target student needs, and plan curriculum delivery tomeet student needs and impact student performance at all levels. Our instructional staff uses research-based best practices, such as those in The FundamentalFive, to most effectively provide instruction that is engaging, targeted, and differentiated for student success.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Collaborative planning allows for vertical alignment of curriculum, including common academic and instructional vocabulary.Teachers incorporate research-based best practices in writing lesson plans and creating curriculum maps to plan instruction.Instructional staff uses technology to enhance lessons, extending and differentiating learning opportunities for students.Assessment data is disaggregated to identify student strengths and weaknesses, both individually and as a group, allowing for targeted instruction andintervention.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

Continue to develop RtI strategies to improve student achievement for At-Risk students. Integrate high level questioning, as determined by Webb's Depth of Knowledge and other research-based resources, during scaffolded instruction in allsubjects.


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Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

-Due to the fact that we are a real township, we seek to have greater community and family involvement.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

-Strong communication through a variety of avenues.

-College and Career Readiness

Family and Community Involvement Needs

-To strengthen school/parent partnership.

-To strengthen community involvement.


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School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

-We have shown strong and proficient performance in our state assessment results.

-Our teachers collaborate on a daily and weekly basis to analyze the instructional needs.

School Context and Organization Strengths

-Teachers and administrators set yearly goals to improve student achievement in all areas.

-Teachers develop strong professional relationships with students and learn individual student academic needs.

-Teachers partner and work together for the needs of the students.

School Context and Organization Needs

-Vertical alignment in 6th, 7th and 8th grade social studies through professional development involving cross grade level communication and interaction.


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Technology

Technology Summary

HIGHLAND PARK ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate Year 182015 - 2018

Number of Campuses: 3Total Student Enrollment: 881District Size: 500 - 999Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 70.00%Technology Expenditures: $499,953.00- Teaching and Learning Budget: $119,000.00- Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $48,500.00- Leadership, Administration and Support Budget: $53,000.00- Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $279,453.00Technology Expenditure Per Pupil: $567.48Number of Campuses with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access: 3Percentage of Campuses with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access: 100.00%Number of Classrooms with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access: 72Percentage of Classrooms with High-Speed Broadband Internet Access: 100.00%Computer/Student Ratio: 2 student(s) for every computerComputer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computerNumber of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 3Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 0.00 %

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYHighland Park ISD will create a digital environment for learning that captures the hearts and minds of our digital learners so that the work designed for themis more engaging and respects their talents with digital devices and connections. Essential to this vision is the development in the use of State-of-the-Arttechnology that empowers teachers, students, and other adults to create learning experiences. In educating its students for the future, the district believes thatwhile maintaining and enhancing our current computer system is important, schools must play a part in equipping students, teachers, and the community touse all technologies efficiently. In the next three years, the district is committed to its vision of continuing our one-to-one environment in grades threethrough twelve, as well as, extending it to include grades Pre-K through second. While creating a vision for our growth in technology, we realize the singlemost important factor in determining the success of technology in the classroom is a teacher who is able to infuse technology with instruction. We requireevery staff member to attain at least 6 hours of Technology training each year inaddition to our monthly ongoing professional development offered August through May.


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Technology Strengths

-100% of all 6th and 7th graders have the option to have an iPad that they use all day as needed. 7th graders are allowed to take their iPads home daily.

-100% of the 8th graders have the option to have their own school supplied laptop. They are allowed to take their laptops home daily.

-The school building and surrounding facilities are 100% Wifi.

-Staff development is offered regularly to keep staff up to date on new technologies.

-100% of staff is trained in ways to integrate technology into the classroom for optimal student engagement.

-100% of instructional staff has a school supplied Apple MacBook Air, an iPad2, SmartBoards and Elmo's for technology integration in classroom lesson planning.

-Elementary classrooms have classrooms sets of iPads and laptops available for integration of technology. Students enter middle school with strong technology skills.

Technology Needs

-There are five main classifications of our technology needs. These are: producing technology proficient graduates, staff development, hardware/networkand administrative needs, community needs, and One-to-One technology.


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-All available technologies are utilized for appropriate tasks seamlessly in all classrooms.

-A continued commitment from the entire school community and a constant pursuit of the best methods and products to assist teachers in achievinginstructional goals.

-Preparing students to become productive, successful adults. In this day and time, that has to include giving students an opportunity to learn about and workwith various forms and applications of technology.

-Maintain and update courses in Career Technology so that we continue to adequately prepare students to use the latest technology in higher education andthe workforce.

-Differentiate and accelerate staff development technology training.

-Maintain and enhance the current technology infrastructure.

-Reach out to the community to offer more training and access to technology.

-Continue to find ways to finance our one-to-one laptop program.


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Community Involvement

Community Involvement Summary

Examples of Highland Park ISD's community participation include:

the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC),the Campus Educational Improvement Committee (CEIC)the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)Athletic Booster ClubFFA Booster ClubParents as Teachers Community eventsAmarillo Highland Park Education FoundationSnack Pak 4 KidsSenior Citizens, andother various groups

These groups are designed to provide collaboration and to strengthen partnerships while addressing important issues in the District.

Another possible area of community involvement for Highland Park is to locate and/or establish a working relationship with any private schools within ourDistrict boundary to fair share our federal funds. At this time, no private, non-profit schools exist within our boundaries.

Community Involvement Strengths

-The support from Amarillo College and the establishment of the Dual Degree Program has been very successful. Highland Park high school students arecurrently enrolled in college courses and are doing quite well.

-Our Middle school students know that this is a program that will be available to them as they transition into high school.

Community Involvement Needs


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-Outreach efforts to our parents and community members is a continually evolving process.

-We welcome partnerships with local businesses and non-profit organizations. Their support is vital.


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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student AchievementPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student ProgressPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance GapsPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary ReadinessSystem Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) dataCritical Success Factor(s) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsAYP longitudinal dataFederal Report Card DataNCLB Report Card dataPBMAS data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsProgress of prior year STAAR failersTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsTexas Success Initiative (TSI) data for postsecondary/college-ready graduates dataStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8SSI: Istation Indicators of Progress (ISIP) accelerated reading assessment data for Grades 3-5 (TEA approved statewide license)Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments dataStudent failure and/or retention rates

Student Data: Student Groups


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Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsNumber of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etcEconomically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataMale / Female performance and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityMigrant population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etcCareer and Technical Education (CTE) data, including academic achievement, program growth, race, ethnicity, gender, etcSection 504 dataHomeless dataGifted and talented dataResponse to Intervention (RTI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Completion rates and/or graduation rates dataAnnual dropout rate dataAttendance dataMobility rate, including longitudinal dataDiscipline recordsViolence and/or violence prevention recordsTobacco, alcohol, and other drug-use dataStudent surveys and/or other feedbackClass size averages by grade and subject

Employee Data

Professional Learning Communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackHighly qualified staff dataTeacher/Student RatioCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impactPDAS and/or T-TESS

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedback


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Support Systems and Other Data

Budgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practices


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Goals

Goal 1: 100% of instructional personnel will implement the Highland Park ISD curriculum by following the TEKS for allcore and other instructional areas, in order for all students to reach high standards on state and local assessments (NCLBGoal 1).

Performance Objective 1: 100% of Middle School core subject teachers will use best practice instructional strategies, such as those described in theFundamental Five. (2, RS).

Summative Evaluation: lesson plans with quality checks, assessment data, regular walkthroughs

Strategy Description Title I Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews

Sept Dec Mar MayCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 7

1) Lesson plans created by teachers will be monitored for well-planned, high-quality, research-based, TEKS-based instruction. (2, RS; 3, HQ )

2, 3 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated: lesson plans monitored;teacher training on well-planned lesson plan creation

Impact demonstrated: lesson plan quality checks,Walkthrough Documentation; student assessmentscores

Funding Sources: 199-SCE - $119796.00Critical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 4

2) Administrators will conduct regular classroom walkthroughs, monitoring foruse of best practices that contribute to student success. (2, RS; 3, HQ)

2, 3 Principals andAssistant Principals

implementation demonstrated: lesson plans monitored;teacher training on best practices in classroominstruction

Impact demonstrated:Walkthrough Documentation

= Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue


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Goal 1: 100% of instructional personnel will implement the Highland Park ISD curriculum by following the TEKS for all core and other instructional areas,in order for all students to reach high standards on state and local assessments (NCLB Goal 1).

Performance Objective 2: 100% of all core subject areas will give assessments aligned to best practices, as described in The Fundamental Five, andSTAAR-formatted materials (8, TIA; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Assessment Data



CSF 1 CSF 2

1) 100% of teachers will develop and give assessments in the core areas ofReading/ELA; Math; Science; and Social Studies and electives. (8, TIA; 9, M)


implementation demonstrated:assessments monitored for high level questioning

Impact demonstrated:assessment scores

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4

2) Curriculum will address prior learning and readiness standards. (2, RS)

2 Principals andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated:lesson plans; review of instructional materials

Impact demonstrated:student achievement on 6 week and semester testing.



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Performance Objective 3: Principals will reinforce the best practice strategies identified in The Fundamental Five to verify that the intended curriculum isimplemented in all core and non-core instructional areas (2, RS).

Summative Evaluation: Quality Checks; Walkthroughs



CSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 4

1) The DMAC T-TESS online form will be used in walkthroughs that reflect thebest practices described in The Fundamental Five strategies. (2, RS)

2 Superintendent,Principals

implementation demonstrated: DMAC T-TESStraining documentation

Impact demonstrated: Walkthroughs data

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 4

2) Administrators and the Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator will performongoing quality checks for teachers' lesson plans. (2, RS)

2 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated:Lesson Plans submitted weekly

Impact demonstrated: lesson plans monitored;feedback given to teachers as needed



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Performance Objective 4: Assist Middle School students as they transition from fifth to sixth and eighth to ninth grades and from one grade level to thenext. (7, T).

Summative Evaluation: Parent and Student Transition Meetings;Campus Documentation



CSF 6

1) Provide assistance to Middle School students as they move from grade levelto grade level by hosting 5th grade orientation, 6th grade and new student night,Fish camp and by teaching leadership skills.(7, T).

7 Principals andCounselors

implementation demonstrated: Meeting and CampusDocumentation

Impact demonstrated: student survey



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Performance Objective 5: Teachers will monitor and analyze student data to determine appropriate assessments to meet SIP System Safeguards. (1, CNA;8, TIA)

Summative Evaluation: Teacher evaluations and walkthroughs.


Sept Dec Mar MayState System Safeguard Strategies


1) 100% of instructional staff will be trained in research-based writingstrategies, including differentiation strategies to address modified assessments.(1, CNA; 2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 9, M)

1, 2, 3, 4,9

Principals andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated:training documentation; lesson plan monitoring

Impact demonstrated: student assessment data

Funding Sources: 255-Title IIA - $130.00



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Goal 2: Innovative technologies will be integrated throughout the campus in deep and meaningful ways to enhance studentachievement. (2, RS; 9, TIA)

Performance Objective 1: 100% of teachers will be trained in the use and integration of technology (4, PD).

Summative Evaluation: Walkthrough documentation; Lesson Plan quality checks; Classroom observations; Professional Development documentation;student achievement data



CSF 1 CSF 3

1) Teachers will integrate technology in their lessons with the use of SMARTBoards, laptops, iPads, and other technology. (4, PD).

4 Principals,TechnologyDepartment,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated: Training attendancedocumentation

Impact demonstrated: walkthrough documentation



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Goal 2: Innovative technologies will be integrated throughout the campus in deep and meaningful ways to enhance student achievement. (2, RS; 9, TIA)

Performance Objective 2: Administrators will be trained in best practices in the use of educational technology (4, PD).

Summative Evaluation: Professional Development documentation; Use of the Technology in meetings and observations in walkthroughs.



CSF 3

1) Administrators will be trained in best practices in the use of EducationalTechnology (4, PD).

4 Central Office andTechnologyDepartment

implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation; use of technology in meetings

Impact demonstrated:Observations in Walkthroughs



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Goal 2: Innovative technologies will be integrated throughout the campus in deep and meaningful ways to enhance student achievement. (2, RS; 9, TIA)

Performance Objective 3: 100% of teachers will receive professional development in best practices in implementing technology throughout the school year(4, PD).

Summative Evaluation: Training attendance documentation, agendas, certificates; student achievement data



CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 7

1) 100% of teachers and certified staff will receive professional development inbest practices in implementing technology in instruction throughout the schoolyear. Training will be available during planning times, collaboration, Lunch &Learn sessions, and after school, as well as at Region 16 ESC and from othersources (4, PD)

4 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator, andTechnologyDepartment

implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation; lesson plan monitoring

Impact demonstrated: technology usage documented inlesson plans; walkthrough data




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Goal 3: 100% of instructional personnel will be highly qualified, per NCLB requirements, and will establish challenginggoals for all students, including improving attendance and decreasing the drop out rate, and will also provide effectivefeedback through timely common assessments and a system of interventions (NCLB Goals 2, 3).

Performance Objective 1: In the area of student performance, the percent of student scores will meet or exceed state standards in grades 6, 7, and 8. (2, RS;9, M).

Summative Evaluation: STAAR Results; TAPR Reports



CSF 3

1) 100 % of Principals and Leadership Team will be trained on the correlationbetween STAAR standards and college readiness (2, RS; 4, PD).

2, 4 Central Office implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation

Impact demonstrated:Campus Improvement Plan; TAPR Reports

Funding Sources: 199-SCE - $500.00



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Goal 3: 100% of instructional personnel will be highly qualified, per NCLB requirements, and will establish challenging goals for all students, includingimproving attendance and decreasing the drop out rate, and will also provide effective feedback through timely common assessments and a system ofinterventions (NCLB Goals 2, 3).

Performance Objective 2: Student groups will show improvements as measured by State Accountability (2, RS, 8, TIA,9,M).

Summative Evaluation: State Accountability Data Table; STAAR Results




1) The Middle School campus instructional staff will develop SMART Goalsthat reflect appropriate expected improvement for the school year (2, RS).

2 Principals Implementation demonstrated: training in writingSMART goals

Impact demonstrated:T-TESS

State System Safeguard StrategiesCritical Success Factors

CSF 1

2) 100% of core content teachers will give assessments based on the essentialcontent in the IFDs in the TEKS Resource System (2, RS; 8, TIA).

2, 8 Principals,CurriculumCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: copies of assessmentssubmitted to Curriculum Coordinator

Impact demonstrated: Local and state test data andstudent grades.


CSF 3

3) Principals will bring results and discuss the actions being taken as the resultof their campus's common assessments to their annual evaluations (2, RS; 8,TIA).

2, 8 Superintendent Implementation demonstrated:agenda for evaluation meeting with Superintendent;

Impact demonstrated: Evaluation Documents; localand state test data; student grades


CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 7

4) 100% of teachers will use instructional strategies incorporating research-based best practices in higher order thinking skills, conceptual thinking and highlevel questioning techniques. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 9, M)

2, 3, 9 Teachers,administrators,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator, andthe Superintendent.

Implementation demonstrated: lesson plans qualitychecked;

Impact demonstrated: increased student performanceon local and state tests


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5) 100% of teachers will use data from test results to individualize studentinstruction during Access classes, tutorials and regular instruction time. (2, RS;8, TIA; 9, M)

2, 8, 9 Administrators,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator, andthe Superintendent.

Implementation demonstrated: lesson plans qualitychecked;

Impact demonstrated: Increased student achievementon STAAR tests, as well as local assessments


CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 7

6) Teachers will attend trainings at Region 16 and during HP collaboration toincorporate conceptual thinking, high level questioning techniques andreflective teaching. (2,RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 9,M)

2, 3, 4, 9 Administrators andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: training logs;collaboration agendas; classroom walk through data.

Impact demonstrated: Increased STAAR scores andstudent grades on local assessments




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Performance Objective 3: The annual dropout rate for grades 7-8 will be 0% (9, M).

Summative Evaluation: State Accountability Data Table; Dropout data received in June.



CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 6

1) Middle School Administrators and Counselor will implement a plan toincrease support systems for at-risk students (2, RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Principals Implementation demonstrated: RTI folder data.

Impact demonstrated: increased achievement for at-risk students, shown through increased scores onclassroom and state assessments

Critical Success FactorsCSF 6

2) The registrar and/or counselor will personally contact all students leavingHighland Park Middle School without a request for records from anothercampus (9, M).

9 Principals andCounselor

Implementation demonstrated:Counselors' Contact Logs



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Performance Objective 4: All LEP students will advance at least one level of proficiency on TELPAS (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: TELPAS Results; PBMAS



CSF 3 CSF 4

1) 100% of teachers will be trained in best practices in ESL strategies and ELPS(2, RS; 4, PD; 9,M).

2, 4, 9 Central Office,Principals, andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation & certificates.

Impact demonstrated: Training module results


2) Identified teachers will be trained in TELPAS (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, R/R).

2, 3, 4, 5 Principals andCounselors

Implementation demonstrated: TrainingDocumentation

Impact demonstrated: students who are identified asLEP and/or ESL will meet mastery standards in coresubjects


3) Identified Special Education teachers will provide inclusion services toSpecial Education students who are identified as LEP and/or ESL students (3,HQ; 9, M).

3, 9 Principals Implementation demonstrated: Master Schedule.

Impact demonstrated: Special Education students areidentified as LEP and/or ESL students will meetmastery standards in core subjects




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Performance Objective 5: The attendance rate for all students will be 97% or better. (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: TAPR Report; AS400, PEIMS



CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 6

1) Principals and teachers will review attendance data by subgroups andresearch best practice strategies that can be implemented on campus to increasestudent attendance (2, RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Principals Implementation demonstrated:Campus Improvement Plans; PEIMS data; As400;TAPR Data

Impact demonstrated: attendance rates, PEIMS data



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Performance Objective 6: Student's grades for assignments made while in DAEP for extended days will be a minimum of 80% (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Student Grades will meet mastery standards



CSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 6

1) Monitor the number of DAEP teacher contact hours (2, RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Principals andDAEP Teacher

Implementation demonstrated: Principal will collectand evaluate contact logs each six weeks.

Impact demonstrated: Feedback will be given toteachers regarding reaching goals. Teachers will makeadjustments as needed to ensure that instructionadequately meets student needs to maintain an averagegrade of at least 80%

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 4

2) Monitor grades that long-term DAEP students are receiving from campusteachers while students are attending DAEP (2, RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Principals andDAEP Teacher

Implementation demonstrated: Student grades assessedeach week.

Impact demonstrated: Principals will contact campusteachers if grades are failing. DAEP teacher will thenuse the grade information to target his instruction withindividual students.


3) Students entering DAEP will sign DAEP paperwork explaining expectationsand defining the cooperation needed with the DAEP teacher for their success (2,RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Assistant Principaland DAEP Teacher

Implementation demonstrated: Student signedcontracts.

Impact demonstrated: DAEP students will maintain anaverage grade of 80%



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Performance Objective 7: Maintain 15% or better student participation and completion of Honors courses. (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Course Enrollment and Completion; TAPR Reports



CSF 1 CSF 5 CSF 6

1) Honors course material will be provided at parent meetings and given tostudents before registration (2, RS; 6, PI).

2, 6 Principals andCounselor

Implementation demonstrated: Materials distribution.

Impact demonstrated: survey results


2) Challenging summer assignments for students, based on best practices ininstruction, will be posted online (2, RS; 9,M).

2, 9 Principals; HonorsTeachers;Curriculum&InstructionCoordinator; andTechnologyDepartment

Implementation demonstrated: Online Postings

Impact demonstrated: student completion ofassignments;class application, demonstrated throughlesson plan checks and walk throughs


3) The Middle School will host a Dual Credit and Honors Meeting for parentsand students (2, RS; 6, PI).

2, 6 Principals andCounselors

Implementation demonstration: Meetingdocumentation.

Impact demonstration: parent & student survey



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Performance Objective 8: 90% of Special Education students taking STAAR-Alternative 2 will be proficient (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: STAAR-Alternative 2 Results




1) 100% of Special Education teachers will be trained in STAAR modules (4,PD).

4 Special EducationDirector

Implementation demonstration: Training Records

Impact demonstration: application of training,demonstrated through observation



CSF 1 CSF 2

2) Special Education staff will implement and administer STAAR assessmentsas prescribed by the State (8, TIA).

8 Special EducationTeachers; Principals

Implementation demonstration: PrincipalObservations; testing documentation

Impact demonstration: Principal observations; testingdocumentation



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Performance Objective 9: At least 70% of Special Education students will achieve Level II in ELA STAAR/STAAR A; and at least 60% will achieveLevel ii in Math STAAR/STAAR A. (2, RS; 7, T; 8, TIA; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: STAAR and STARR-A Results




1) 100% of Special Education teachers will be trained in writing standards-based Individual Education Plans, following best practices (4, PD).

2, 8, 9 Special EducationCoordinator,Special EducationTeachers, Principals

Implementation demonstrated: Trainingdocumentation.

Impact demonstrated: IEP documentation




2) 100% of Special Education and General Education teachers will be trained inallowable accommodations for STAAR (2, RS; 4, PD; 8, TIA; 9, M).

2, 4, 8, 9 Principals, SpecialEd Coordinator

Implementation demonstrated: Training documentationImpact demonstrated: lesson plans quality checked;walk through documentation



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Performance Objective 10: The success rate for students who attended Summer School for remediation will increase by 3% during the following schoolyear (2 RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Summer School Grades; six weeks grades



CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4

1) Principals, the Curriculum &Instruction Coordinator, and 100% of teacherswill look at data and design differentiated instruction strategies based on bestpractices for all summer school students. (2, RS; 4, PD; 8, TIA; 9, M).

2, 4, 8, 9 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator andTeachers.

Implementation demonstrated: collaboration andmeetings agendas and sign in sheets; teacher datadisaggregation documentation.

Impact demonstrated:Increased number of students attending summer schoolreaching at least 75% mastery on identified studentexpectations in grade level TEKS




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Performance Objective 11: Review, evaluate, and improve ISS/DAEP services to best meet student needs (2, RS; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Records; Reports; Student Grades; Completion Rates



CSF 1 CSF 4

1) Annually review, evaluate, and improve ISS/DAEP services, based on bestpractices, to ensure student success (2, RS; 9, M).

2, 9 Principals andISS/DAEP Teacher

Implementation demonstrated: ISS/DAEP Records,lesson plans and/or IEPs identifying curriculumdelivery to students.

Impact demonstrated: Student Grades monitored,TAPR, PEIMS records




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Performance Objective 12: 100% of migrant, homeless and foster students will be served appropriately for their continued success (2, RS; 7, T; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Migrant, Homeless, and Foster student data documentation



CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 6

1) Identify and serve migrant, homeless and foster students to ensure theirsuccess (2, RS; 7, T; 9, M; 10, COORD).

2, 7, 9, 10Principals,Counselors, andHomeless Liaison

Implementation demonstrated:Migrant Rosters, Homeless Documentation

Impact demonstrated: PEIMS data; home visits asneeded; grades monitored



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Performance Objective 13: Professional development attended by HPISD middle school instructional staff will be aligned with the District and CampusImprovement Plans. (2, RS: 4, PD;10, COORD).

Summative Evaluation: Review of the collaboration schedule.




1) Professional Development based on campus and district goals will beattended by 100% of professional and para-professional staff. (3, HQ; 4, PD)

3, 4 Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: professionaldevelopment attendance documentation; monitoring ofprofessional development sessions attended

Impact demonstrated: walk through data monitoringimplementation of strategies to improve studentperformance

Funding Sources: 255-Title IIA - $335.00State System Safeguard Strategies


2) Online professional development will provide 100% of staff with a variety oflearning opportunities, while minimizing the time away from the classroomand/or office (2, RS; 4, PD; 9, M).

2, 4, 9 Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: professionaldevelopmentattendance documentation;

Impact demonstrated:implementation of strategies to improve studentperformance



3) Professional development opportunities for best practices using innovativetechnologies will assist teachers throughout the district to implement thesetechnologies in classroom to motivate and engage student learning. (2, RS; 4,PD; 5, RR; 9, M)

2, 4, 5, 9 Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator


Impact demonstrated: walk through data monitoringimplementation of strategies to improve studentperformance



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CSF 1 CSF 7

4) Professional development opportunities in best practice teaching strategieswill be provided for staff per requests by staff, and as determined by the campusComprehensive Needs Assessment. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4,PD; 9,M)

2, 3, 4, 9 Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: professionaldevelopment attendance documentation;

Impact demonstrated:implementation of strategies to improve studentperformance, as monitored by walk throughs inclassrooms

Funding Sources: 255-Title IIA - $60.00Critical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 7

5) 100% of teachers will be trained in ESL strategies and ELPS by Region 16personnel, as a part of professional development to all teachers andparaprofessionals, and in conjunction with the District ESL certificationincentive plan for teachers (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4,PD; 5, RR; 9, M)

2, 3, 4, 5,9

Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator


Impact demonstrated: implementation of strategies toimprove student performance, as monitored by walkthroughs; ESL certifications attained by teachers


6) Identified teachers will be trained in TELPAS (2, RS; 3,HQ; 4, PD; 5, R/R;M)

2, 3, 4, 5,9

Principal;Counselor

Implementation demonstrated: professionaldevelopment/TELPAS attendance documentation;

Impact demonstrated:certifications attained by teachers; students scoresmeet state and federal accountability requirements


7) 100% fo GT teachers will be trained in Advanced Academic Services (GT)strategies (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4,PD)

2, 4 Principal;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator


Impact demonstrated: GTcertification attained by teachers who completerequired training; implementation of strategies toimprove student performance, as monitored by walkthroughs


CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 7

8) 100% of instructional staff will be trained on differentiated instruction bestpractices, including meeting the needs of students identified as GT, SpecialEducation, 504, autistic or having other Special Education needs. (2, RS; 3, HQ;4,PD; 8, TIA; 9, RR)

2, 3, 4, 8,9

Principal; SpecialEducationCoordinator;Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator


Impact demonstrated:implementation of strategies to meet the needs of allstudents, as monitored by frequent walk throughs;improved student performance on local and stateassessments


9) 100% of instructional staff will be trained on strategies to address the TexasBehavior Support Initiative. (4,PD; 10, COORD)

4, 10 Principal Implementation demonstrated: professionaldevelopment attendance documentation

Impact demonstrated: PEIMS data;implementation of strategies as monitored by walkthrough data


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Goal 4: 100% of Highland Park Middle School personnel will promote effective parental and community involvementthrough communication, participation, and partnerships in accomplishing the campus' goals (NCLB Goal 5).

Performance Objective 1: Increase the available opportunities for parent and community involvement in the education of Middle School students toimprove student performance (5, PI; 10, COORD).

Summative Evaluation: Parent Surveys



CSF 5

1) The Middle School will assist parents as they develop, maintain, and improvetheir parental involvement (6, PI; 10, COORD).

6, 10 Principals Implementation demonstrated: sign in sheets fromParents As Teachers program events; informationdistributed to partners concerning opportunities toparticipate in Booster Clubs and school activities

Impact demonstrated: increased family involvement inschool activities; parent survey


2) Campus Educational Improvement Council Committee will meet throughoutthe year to discuss implementation of school goals through programs andactivities (6, PI).

6 Principals Implementation demonstrated:Agendas, Minutes, Sign-In Sheets, Membership Rostershows participation by a variety of stakeholders

Impact demonstrated: parent survey


3) Share information with parents to increase the number of parents reviewingtheir children's grades and attendance using the online Parent Portal in TxEIS(6, PI).

6 Principals Implementation demonstrated: postings on websitescrolling announcements; information distributed viapaper copies to parents;

Impact demonstrated:Parent Portal traffic monitoring; feedback from parentson surveys and through conferences


4) Provide a Fall Title I Parent Involvement Meeting for the Middle School (6,PI).

6 Central Office andPrincipals

Implementation demonstrated:meeting documentation



5) Provide a Spring Title I Parent Involvement Meeting for the Middle School(6, PI).


Implementation demonstrated: meeting documentationImpact demonstrated: parent survey


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6) Middle School staff and students will participate in a back to school event forstudents, parents and community members (6, PI).

6 Principals Implementation demonstrated:event documentation



7) The band will provide assemblies and performances for the Middle Schoolthroughout the school year, both during the school day and in the evening (6,PI).

6 Principals, BandDirector, andTeachers

Implementation demonstrated: Sign-In Sheets forparents at these events; advertising of the events viathe website and paper handouts

Impact demonstrated: parent survey; increased numberof parents attending these events


8) Provide awards assemblies each six weeks for Middle School students (2,RS; 6, PI).

2, 6 Principals Implementation demonstrated: Sign in sheets forparents attending the assemblies

Impact demonstrated: parent survey; increasednumbers of parents attending awards assemblies


9) Promote wellness for Middle School students and teachers through CharacterCounts wellness days and teacher exercise and weight loss activities. (2, RS; 5RR).

2, 5 Principals, teachersand School Nurse

Implementation demonstrated: planned exerciseactivities and weight loss activities advertised to staff&students; Character Counts Wellness activities

Impact demonstrated: attendance at exercise andweight loss activities; staff and student surveys


10) Provide an eighth grade graduation for students, with parents and families ofMiddle School students invited to attend (2, RS; 6, PI; 7, T).

2, 6, 7 Principals andCounselors

Implementation demonstrated: sign in sheets forfamilies attending the graduation; advertising of theevent via the school website and paper flyers

Impact demonstrated: parent survey; number of familymembers attending this event


11) Encourage parent sponsorship of school functions, to help teachers incoordinating events for each class and/or grade level. (6, PI)

6 Principals, parentsand teachers.

Implementation demonstrated: teacher logs showingparent contact to assist with activities; activitiesadvertised via school website and paper flyersdistributed with report cards and other school mailings

Impact demonstrated:Establish positive relationship between parents,students and teachers, as evidenced in parent, student,and teacher surveys


12) Formal training with parents on Remind, navigating the school website, andemailing staff. (6, PI)

6 Technologydepartment,principals.

Implementation demonstrated: sign in sheets forparents attending; advertising of the events via theschool website and paper flyers

Impact demonstrated:parent surveys


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13) 100% of Highland Park activities, events and reservations are on the HPonline calendar, for easy reference. Navigation of the website is demonstratedduring trainings described above in strategy 13. (6, PI)

6 Technologydepartment.

Implementation demonstrated: all school events are onHighland Park online calendar and open to the public

Impact demonstrated: parent & staff surveys


14) Communicate with parents about effective parenting strategies through the"Parents as Teachers" program (6, PI)

6 Principals,counselor and PATcoordinator.

Implementation demonstrated: sign in sheets &agendasfor Parents As Teachers events; advertising for eventsvia the school website and paper flyers

Impact demonstrated:Increased involvement in school events by parents andcommunity members, especially at Parents AsTeachers events; parent survey



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Goal 5: A safe and orderly environment will be maintained, supported, and continuously improved by 100% of MiddleSchool personnel (NCLB Goal 4).

Performance Objective 1: 100% of staff members will be trained in Safety in the Workplace in August prior to the beginning of the school year. (4, PD).

Summative Evaluation: training documentation

Strategy Description Title I Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

FormativeReviews

Sept Dec MarMayCritical Success Factors

CSF 7

1) Safety in the Workplace training will be provided to 100% of Middle Schoolstaff before school begins (4, PD).

4 Central Office Implementation demonstrated: Sign-In Sheets , agenda,and Certificates

Impact demonstrated: increased staff safety; staffsurvey; FERPA Safety in the Workplace followed



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Performance Objective 2: 100% of students and staff will be trained in freedom from harassment, Internet Safety, Dating Violence (Grades 7-12), SuicidePrevention, Conflict Resolution, Violence Prevention/Intervention, Bullying, and a Campus Discipline Management Program to maintain a safe and orderlyeducational environment (Title IV, SDFS; 2, RS; 4, PD; 9, M).

Summative Evaluation: Staff Development Surveys; Title IV Reports



CSF 1 CSF 6

1) Guidance lessons will be provided to Middle School students throughCharacter Counts covering freedom from harassment, Internet Safety, DatingViolence, Suicide Prevention, and others (2, RS; 9, M; 10, COORD).

2, 9, 10 Principals,Counselors, andCampus LiaisonOfficer

Implementation demonstrated: Training Rosters,Activity Logs

Impact demonstrated: greater understanding ofpersonal safety, as evidenced through student surveys


2) Guidance and/or emotional literacy training will be provided to studentsperiodically throughout the year (2, RS; 9, M; 10, COORD).

2, 9, 10 Principals andCounselor

Implementation demonstrated: lesson plans and/orcurriculum used by counselors for lessons withstudents

Impact demonstrated: student surveyCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 6

3) Provide incentives based upon support of the Texas Behavior SupportInitiative through Hornet Pride and Character Counts (4, PD; 9, M).

4, 9 Principals Implementation demonstrated:tutorial logs;

Impact demonstrated: A decrease in the percentage ofstudents assigned to mandatory tutorials


4) Provide information and training for students and parents on using bullyreporter.com (2, RS; 6, PI; 9, M; 10, COORD)

2, 6, 9, 10Principals Implementation demonstrated: training agenda and/orlesson plan' advertising for training events for parentsvia the school website and paper flyers

Impact demonstrated: Parent and student use ofBullyreporter.com, as evidenced by system data



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Performance Objective 3: By November 100% of professional employees working in specific designated assignments (coaches, health teachers, nurses, PEteachers, extra curricular sport and/or academic (UIL) sponsors, band directors, and drama teachers) will be trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED operation (4,PD).

Summative Evaluation: HR Employee Certificate Report



CSF 7

1) 100% of Middle School UIL coaches and athletic coaches will be trained inCPR, First Aid, and AED operation (4, PD).

4 Principals andSchool Nurse

Implementation demonstrated: Training Logs,Certificates

Impact demonstrated: Blood-born Pathogensregulations followed; Middle School staff will be ableto respond to a medical emergency, if needed.



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Performance Objective 4: Middle School students and parents will be informed on methods to report any safety problems at school (2, RS; 6, PI; 10,COORD).

Summative Evaluation: Usage Logs



CSF 1 CSF 6

1) Monitor parent and student use of Edmodo, bullyreporter.com, Facebook,HPISD website, Student Crime Stoppers, eNotes, Text Wire and Remind. (2,RS; 6, PI; 10, COORD).

2, 6, 10 Principals,TechnologyDepartment, andCampus LiaisonOfficer

Implementation demonstrated: information posted onwebsite and available in print form

Impact demonstrated: student and parent usage ofthese resources



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Performance Objective 5: SHAC Committee will meet to coordinate activities and resources that promote student health (2, RS; 10, COORD).

Summative Evaluation: Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, Surveys



CSF 5 CSF 6

1) SHAC Committee will meet to provide input and suggestions to make ourschool better for our students (2, RS; 10, COORD).

2, 10 Principals andSchool Nurse

Implementation demonstrated: Agendas, Sign-InSheets

Impact demonstrated: staff, student, and parent surveys



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Goal 6: 100% of Highland Park Middle School personnel will work interdependently as professionals in collaborative teamsto improve both adult and student learning (NCLB Goal 2; 2, RS; 4, PD; 5, RR).

Performance Objective 1: 100% of academic classes will be taught by highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals in compliance with federal and stateguidelines specific to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act Goal 3 (3, HQ; 6, R/R).

Summative Evaluation: Highly Qualified Annual Compliance Report




1) Early in the year, the campus will develop campus goals and define highquality professional development needs/activities for the Middle School Title Icampus (2, RS; 4, PD; 5, R/R).

2, 4, 5 Central Office,Principals, andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: agendas and attendancedocumentation for planning meetings

Impact demonstrated:Formative Review and Summative Evaluation Recordsin Campus Improvement Plan.


2) Administer locally developed assessment exam, as needed, to ensureappropriate credentials for non-certified staff (3, HQ).

3 Principals Implementation demonstrated: local exams created asneeded

Impact demonstrated:100% of Paraprofessionals meet highly qualifiedrequirements


3) Campus ensures 100% of instructional staff meet the NCLB Title Irequirements for certification (3, HQ).

3 Central Office Implementation demonstrated: applications forinstructional positions are screened for propercertifications

Impact demonstrated:SBEC Certifications


4) Principals will attend job fairs, conduct interviews, and advertise vacancies inmultiple sources to ensure the campus recruits and hires applicants meeting HQrequirements in core subject areas (3, HQ; 6, R/R).

3, 6 Central Office,Principals

Implementation demonstrated: applications forinstructional positions are screened for necessarycertifications

Impact demonstrated:100% of applicants available for campus interviewsmeet HQ and certification requirements.



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CSF 3 CSF 7

5) Collaborate with Region 16 to ensure that Highly Qualified teachers for theTitle I campus receive high quality, research-based professional development incore subject areas. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR; 9, M)

2, 3, 4, 5,9

Superintendent,Principals andCurriculum &InstructionCoordinator.

Implementation demonstrated: planning sessionagendas and sign in documentation; contacts withRegion 16 specialists concerning professionaldevelopment opportunities

Impact demonstrated:Audit of professional development sessions taken onTitle I campus by core subject area teachers.


6) Evaluate applicant credentials to determine if they meet HQ requirements (3,HQ).


Implementation demonstrated: applications forinstructional positions are screened for necessarycertifications

Impact demonstrated:Hiring Reports; Only HQ applicants are hired forcampus vacancies in core subjects 100% of the time.


7) Monitor hiring practices and turnover rates at Title I campus to ensureequitable distribution of experienced teachers. (3, HQ)

3 Superintendent Implementation demonstrated:Interview Records; Teacher Service Records

Impact demonstrated: Campus PD Records;Resignations and Non-Renewal Records; exitinterviews



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Goal 6: 100% of Highland Park Middle School personnel will work interdependently as professionals in collaborative teams to improve both adult andstudent learning (NCLB Goal 2; 2, RS; 4, PD; 5, RR).

Performance Objective 2: 100% of the professional development attended by HPISD instructional staff will be aligned with District/Campus ImprovementPlans (3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR).

Summative Evaluation: Audit of Substitute Vouchers, TSR Section 3, Professional Development Calendar




1) Professional Development in research-based teaching strategies will beattended during the summer by 100% of professional and paraprofessional staff,in exchange for two designated days of comp. time during the school year (3,HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR).

3, 4, 5 Central Office,Principals,TechnologyDepartment,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: attendancedocumentation; professional development certificates

Impact demonstrated: staff surveys, walk through datamonitoring implementation of strategies


2) Professional Development opportunities throughout the school year willprovide 100% of instructional staff with a variety of professional learningopportunities, while minimizing the time away from the classroom and/or office(3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR; 9, TIA).

3, 4, 5, 9 Central Office,TechnologyDepartment,Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation; professional development certificates;lesson plans

Impact demonstrated: walk through data monitoringimplementation of strategies; STAAR scores;assessment data

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 6 CSF 7

3) Professional Development opportunities for integrating SMART Boards,laptops, iPads and other innovative technologies will be provided throughout theschool year (3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR; 9, TIA).

3, 4, 5, 9 Central Office,TechnologyDepartment,Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: training attendancedocumentation; professional development certificates;Lesson Plans

Impact demonstrated:Classroom Observations; Walkthrough data; STAARScores; Assessment Data


4) Campus will provide support for First Year Teachers (4, PD).

4 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated:mentor logs; training materials; attendancedocumentation

Impact demonstrated:Participant feedback & survey


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CSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 7

5) Professional Development opportunities based on best practices will beprovided per campus request as determined by the comprehensive needsassessments (1, CNA; 2, RS; 4, PD; 8, TIA).

1, 2, 4, 8 Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: Training Materials;attendance documentation; professional developmentcertificates earned

Impact demonstrated: walkthrough data monitoringimplementation of strategies

Funding Sources: 255-Title IIA - $358.00State System Safeguard Strategies


6) Professional Development will be provided in August before school begins,including: First Year Teacher training, New Staff Orientation, Technology BootCamp, Curriculum trainings, and other trainings to meet the needs of thecampus, as identified in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (1, CNA; 3, HQ;4, PD).

1, 3, 4 Central Office,Principals,TechnologyDepartment,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

Implementation demonstrated: Training Materials,attendance documentation, professional developmentcertificates

Impact demonstrated: walkthrough data monitoringimplementation of strategies; staff surveys



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Performance Objective 3: The Middle School campus will maintain compliance with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act through accurate and timelyreporting (10, COORD).

Summative Evaluation: Highly Qualified Annual Compliance Report; Personnel Files; Highly Qualified Worksheets; and Principal Attestations.



CSF 1 CSF 7

1) Provide support to first year teachers and their mentors (3, HQ; 6, R/R).


Implementation demonstrated: mentor conferencelogs; training documentation

Impact demonstrated:New Teacher survey; Retention Rates


2) Conduct walkthroughs to support and answer questions for new hires andstaff (2, RS; 3, HQ; 5, R/R).

2, 3, 5 Principals implementation demonstrated: Walkthroughdocumentation

impact demonstrated: Teacher survey


3) Provide TBSI and/or CPI training for new staff members asappropriate/needed. Training may be provided through the online course withRegion 16 (2, RS; 3, HQ; 5, R/R).

2, 3, 5 Special EducationCoordinator.

implementation demonstrated: Training certificationsissued by Region 16 ESC.

Impact demonstrated: Appropriate use of CPItechniques when needed



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Performance Objective 4: The Middle School campus will provide necessary trainings to retain quality staff, including new hires, to maintain a staffturnover ratio below 15% (3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, R/R).

Summative Evaluation: Feedback to Principals and Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator from teachers, new hires, and other staff members.

Strategy Description Title I Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success

FormativeReviews

Sept Dec MarMayCritical Success Factors

CSF 7

1) Provide mentors for first year teachers (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR).

2, 3, 4, 5 Principals implementation demonstrated: mentor/mentee trainingand logs

Impact demonstrated:Retention Rates at or above 85%



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Performance Objective 5: Highland Park Middle School will recruit qualified personnel by attending university and local job fairs, and will advertisecampus vacancies in relevant sources as applicable to the needs of the campus to fill 100% of campus vacancies each school year (3, HQ; 5, RR).

Summative Evaluation: Highly Qualified Annual Compliance Report; Job Fair Information.



CSF 7

1) The Middle School campus will recruit highly qualified personnel for openpositions. (3, HQ; 5, RR)

3, 5 Superintendent,Principals

implementation demonstrated: job fair contact logs;applications reviewed for certifications

Impact demonstrated: 100% highly qualifiedinstructional staff; recruitment efforts advertised onschool website and multiple other formats, as available



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Performance Objective 6: Middle School Campus Teams will meet within grade levels and core areas at least monthly during the school day. (1, CNA; 2,RS; 3, HQ; 8, TIA; 9, M)

Summative Evaluation: Campus Calendars, Collaboration Schedule, and Meeting Documentation.



CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 7

1) Campus will design schedules to facilitate team meetings during the schoolday (1, CNA; 2, RS; 3, HQ; 8, TIA; 9, M)

1, 2, 3, 8,9

Principals,Curriculum &InstructionCoordinator

implementation demonstrated:Campus Schedules, meeting documentation

Impact demonstrated: teacher survey; increasedstudent achievement on local and state assessments



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State System Safeguard Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description

1 5 1 100% of instructional staff will be trained in research-based writing strategies, including differentiation strategies to addressmodified assessments. (1, CNA; 2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 9, M)

3 2 1 The Middle School campus instructional staff will develop SMART Goals that reflect appropriate expected improvement for theschool year (2, RS).

3 2 2 100% of core content teachers will give assessments based on the essential content in the IFDs in the TEKS Resource System(2, RS; 8, TIA).

3 2 3 Principals will bring results and discuss the actions being taken as the result of their campus's common assessments to theirannual evaluations (2, RS; 8, TIA).

3 2 4 100% of teachers will use instructional strategies incorporating research-based best practices in higher order thinking skills,conceptual thinking and high level questioning techniques. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 9, M)

3 2 5 100% of teachers will use data from test results to individualize student instruction during Access classes, tutorials and regularinstruction time. (2, RS; 8, TIA; 9, M)

3 2 6 Teachers will attend trainings at Region 16 and during HP collaboration to incorporate conceptual thinking, high levelquestioning techniques and reflective teaching. (2,RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 9,M)

3 8 1 100% of Special Education teachers will be trained in STAAR modules (4, PD).3 8 2 Special Education staff will implement and administer STAAR assessments as prescribed by the State (8, TIA).

3 9 1 100% of Special Education teachers will be trained in writing standards-based Individual Education Plans, following bestpractices (4, PD).

3 9 2 100% of Special Education and General Education teachers will be trained in allowable accommodations for STAAR (2, RS; 4,PD; 8, TIA; 9, M).

3 13 1 Professional Development based on campus and district goals will be attended by 100% of professional and para-professionalstaff. (3, HQ; 4, PD)

3 13 2 Online professional development will provide 100% of staff with a variety of learning opportunities, while minimizing the timeaway from the classroom and/or office (2, RS; 4, PD; 9, M).

3 13 3 Professional development opportunities for best practices using innovative technologies will assist teachers throughout thedistrict to implement these technologies in classroom to motivate and engage student learning. (2, RS; 4, PD; 5, RR; 9, M)

3 13 4 Professional development opportunities in best practice teaching strategies will be provided for staff per requests by staff, andas determined by the campus Comprehensive Needs Assessment. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4,PD; 9,M)


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Goal Objective Strategy Description

3 13 8 100% of instructional staff will be trained on differentiated instruction best practices, including meeting the needs of studentsidentified as GT, Special Education, 504, autistic or having other Special Education needs. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4,PD; 8, TIA; 9, RR)

6 1 1 Early in the year, the campus will develop campus goals and define high quality professional development needs/activities forthe Middle School Title I campus (2, RS; 4, PD; 5, R/R).

6 1 5 Collaborate with Region 16 to ensure that Highly Qualified teachers for the Title I campus receive high quality, research-basedprofessional development in core subject areas. (2, RS; 3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR; 9, M)

6 2 1 Professional Development in research-based teaching strategies will be attended during the summer by 100% of professionaland paraprofessional staff, in exchange for two designated days of comp. time during the school year (3, HQ; 4, PD; 5, RR).

6 2 5 Professional Development opportunities based on best practices will be provided per campus request as determined by thecomprehensive needs assessments (1, CNA; 2, RS; 4, PD; 8, TIA).

6 2 6Professional Development will be provided in August before school begins, including: First Year Teacher training, New StaffOrientation, Technology Boot Camp, Curriculum trainings, and other trainings to meet the needs of the campus, as identified inthe Comprehensive Needs Assessment (1, CNA; 3, HQ; 4, PD).


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State Compensatory

Budget for Highland Park Middle School:

Account Code Account Title Budget

6100 Payroll Costs6100 6112 Salaries or Wages for Substitute Teachers or Other Professionals $1,000.006119 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $128,270.96

6100 Subtotal: $129,270.96 6200 Professional and Contracted Services6299 Title I 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services $3,287.00

6200 Subtotal: $3,287.00 6300 Supplies and Services6399 6399 General Supplies $241.00

6300 Subtotal: $241.00 6400 Other Operating Costs6499 6499 Miscellaneous Operating Costs $3,323.00

6400 Subtotal: $3,323.00


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Personnel for Highland Park Middle School:

Name Position Program FTE

Bill Harper ISS/DAEP Teacher DAEP .50Elitha Worley Science Teacher Tutorials, Access .1913Heather Brandstatt Math Teacher Tutorials, Access .4635Jennifer Kosechata English Teacher Tutorials, Access .1994Kaycia Steen Math Teacher Tutorials .0647Lisa Staton English Teacher Tutorials, Access .3343Lori Woolf Science Teacher Tutorials, Access .2011Lori Zaccardo Social Studies Teacher Tutorials, Access .1939Mary Catherine Saylor Math Teacher Tutorials .0680Mike Hayes Science Teacher Tutorials, Access .1901Paul Bell History Teacher Tutorials .0585


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Title I

Schoolwide Program Plan

-100% of instructional staff will be highly qualified.

-100% of instructional staff will participate in staff development that fosters the use of technology and best practices that meet the needs of all students.

-100% of students will have instruction in character, appropriate use of social media and bullying prevention.

-100% of struggling students will be assigned to tutorials, Enrichment or Access as per teacher request and state test results.

Ten Schoolwide Components

1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment

-100% of Instructional staff will utilize technology to enhance instruction and engage learners.

-K-12 instructional staff will meet during collaboration throughout the semester to plan vertical alignment.

-Core instructional staff will attend technology trainings and Thursday morning collaborations to keep up to date on best strategies and new technologies thatare available to create engaged learners.

-Elective instructional staff will involve students in Character Counts lessons to create awareness of character, appropriate use of social media and bullyingprevention.

-Local and federal funds will be used to provide resources for the success of all students.

2: Schoolwide Reform Strategies


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-Instructional staff will integrate the use of technology into classroom instruction.

-Administration and instructional staff will continue/create positive behavior initiatives to reward students for meeting school goals and expectations forgood behavior.

-Students will be recognized at 6 week awards assemblies to celebrate good grades, effort, attendance and positive behavior.

-Lead council adult leaders will work with the counselor to identify student needs for leadership training and bullying prevention.

3: Instruction by highly qualified professional teachers

-New teachers will be assigned a mentor teacher.

-Mentor teachers will assist new teachers in creating effective lessons for high student achievement and effective organizational and management skills.

-New teachers will attend local New Teacher Staff Development to learn instructional skills that will ensure student success.

-To maintain and recruit highly qualified teachers, staff development will be provided by the campus to enhance student achievement in the classroom.

-100% of instructional staff will participate in staff development the will foster high achievement for all students.

4: High-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, student servicespersonnel, parents, and other staff

-Instructional staff will use DMAC, TAPR reports and student assessments to disagregate data.

-Title I training and updates will take place during staff development to inform staff of Title 1 requirements.

-100% of instructional staff will attend staff development to foster best practices, use of data and integration of technology.

-Instructional staff will take part in collaboration for vertical alignment, cross curricular alignment, integration of technology and Fundamental Fivestrategies.


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5: Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers

-Administrators will attend the West Texas A&M Teacher Job Fair to make contact with and recruit qualified applicants.

-100% of new teachers will attend the district new teacher staff development.

-Mentors are assigned to assist and guide new teachers in classroom management, planning and organization for best practices.

6: Strategies to increase parental involvement

-A 6th grade and new student parent/student orientation meeting is offered in August each year.

-5th graders have an orientation day in the Spring semester. Students meet their 6th grade teachers and receive informational handouts to take home to parents.

-A parent portal is available to all parents. Through this portal, parents may check grades, attendance, cafeteria balance, dues etc...

-The school website and Facebook are available with daily information concerning activities taking place at school.

-Technology night is offered to showcase integration of technology in the classroom.

-Amarillo Highland Park Education Foundation Fund Raiser showcases student talent in many areas. All stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

-A Fall back to school night is offered to the community. Free hot dogs, informational flyers and community advocates set up informational booths to inform parents of opportunities available toassist them.

-8th grade parents and students will be offered an informational meeting concerning transition to high school and high school graduation plans information.

-Band concerts. athletic events and theater productions offer parents and community members opportunities to see students perform.

7: Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs to elementary school programs

-Parents as Teachers Organization offers many opportunities for parenting classes, dad classes and social activities for parents of pre-school age children.

8: Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments in order to improve the achievement of individualstudents and the overall instructional program

-100% of teachers are trained in the use of DMAC for data disaggregation.

-Students are assigned to tutorials, access and enrichment based on grades, state test results and teacher recommendations for Response To Intervention.


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-Teachers attend weekly collaboration to analyze data, discuss and plan intervention strategies and share best practices.

-All students identified as needing special education services will be allowed appropriate accommodations and IEP goals as intervention.

-6th grade teachers visit with 5th grade students to share expectations and ways to be successful.

-Teachers work with students in small groups during summer school to close learning gaps.

9: Activities to ensure effective timely assistance for students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academicachievement standards

-Teachers identify students requiring summer school through assessment data, daily grades and attendance.

-Focus period is designated for teachers to request students for reteaching, tutoring and assistance with homework.

-Teachers will incorporate technology to enhance learning and engage learners.

-All students identified as homeless will receive appropriate services

-Students at-risk of or falling behind grade level will attend summer school for intense small group instruction.

-The assistant principal will mail attendance letters to parents of students with 5 unexcused absences.

-The assistant principal will have a conference with parents of students with 10 or more unexcused absences.

-Federal, state and local funds will be used to provide resources for all students.

-Parents will be notified by teachers or administrators when students are struggling so they can help at home and work to improve performance.

-Local, state and federal funds will be used to provide resources and teacher training to meet the needs of special education students.

-100% of teachers will participate in staff development to meet the need of special education students.

-100% of teachers will participate in staff development to create highly engaging lessons.

-A professional library is available with scientifically based research materials to assist teachers with strategies to maximize learning.

-100% of Paraprofessionals will be highly qualified.


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-100% of Paraprofessionals will participate in staff development to enhance student learning.

10: Coordination and integration of federal, state and local services and programs

-100% of students will participate in the Fitnessgram.

-Federal, state and local funds will be used to provide resources for all students.

-An informational Title I meeting will take place 2 times per school year.

-A staff Title I training and update will take place to enhance the staff's knowledge of Title I requirements.


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Campus Funding Summary

199-SCEGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 1 1 Access and Tutorial classes-RTI $119,796.003 1 1 English STAAR materials $500.003 10 1 Summer school salaries $6,200.003 11 1 DAEP Salary $14,465.00

Sub-Total $140,961.00255-Title IIA

Goal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount1 5 1 Account 6499: Staff Development $130.002 3 1 Account 6499: Staff development. $1,527.783 2 6 Account 6499: Staff Development. 6499 $135.003 4 3 Account 6499: Staff Development $180.003 8 1 Account 6499: Staff Development $62.503 9 1 Account 6499: Staff Development $125.003 13 1 Account 6499: Staff develoment $335.003 13 3 Account 6499: Staff development. $125.003 13 4 Account 6499: Staff development. $60.006 1 4 Job Fair $45.006 2 5 Account 6499: Staff development $358.00

Sub-Total $3,083.28Grand Total $144,044.28


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