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ACIP
Etowah County Board of Education
Dr. Robert A. Cosby, Superintendent
3200 W. Meighan Boulevard Gadsden, AL 35904-1732
Document Generated On November 14, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Introduction 2 Description of the School System 3 System's Purpose 4 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 5 Additional Information 7
Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement
Introduction 12 Improvement Planning Process 13
Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic
Introduction 17 Stakeholder Feedback Data 18 Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 19 Areas of Notable Achievement 20 Areas in Need of Improvement 21 Report Summary 22
Student Performance Diagnostic
Introduction 24 Student Performance Data 25 Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 26 Areas of Notable Achievement 27 Areas in Need of Improvement 29 Report Summary 31
ACIP Assurances
Introduction 33 ACIP Assurances 34
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Overview 37 Goals Summary 38
Goal 1: All educators and students will have tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they
need it 39
Goal 2: Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Math and Reduce Identified Learning Gaps 40
Goal 3: PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachers to graduate College and Career Ready Students 46
Goal 4: LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement and Readiness 51
Goal 5: SUPPORT SYSTEMS 77
Goal 6: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology 80
Goal 7: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED 82
Goal 8: 50% of our schools will implement or continue a mentoring program that will provide students with at least one
adult advocate who they will meet with for the purpose of mentoring sessions throughout the year. 83
Goal 9: Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders to graduate College and Career Ready Student 86
Goal 10: 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program 88
Activity Summary by Funding Source 91 Activity Summary by School 110
Executive Summary
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Introduction Every school system has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and
procedures by which the school system makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way
a school system stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a
description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school system, and the kinds of programs and services that a
school system implements to support student learning.
The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school system with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and
challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the community will have a more complete picture of how the school system
perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school system to reflect on
how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis.
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Description of the School System
Describe the school system's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years.
Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are
associated with the community/communities the school system serves? Etowah County lies in Northeast Alabama, in the lower region of the Appalachians. The county seat, Gadsden, was developed along the
Coosa River which flows through the heart of Etowah, touching the soil and soul of communities like Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Whorton Bend,
Rainbow City, and Southside along its journey southward.
Etowah is a thriving county of a hundred thousand hospitable people with their 12 incorporated municipalities and several residential and
farming communities all working together to keep the "Etowah Experience" a way of life for ourselves and our visitors. While the city of
Gadsden has seen a decrease in population, the suburbs and outlying areas served by Etowah County Schools continues to experience a
steady population growth. The cities of Southside, Rainbow City, and Sardis lead the area in population growth with Sardis being our fastest
growing community.
Our current enrollment is approximately 8,600 with a daily attendance rate of 96%. We employ 414 support and 636 certified personnel, and
our budget is currently at over $83.4 million.
The Etowah County School System has a long tradition of high academic standards and outstanding instructional programs. Our
standardized test scores are among the highest in the state of Alabama. As a result of all six of our high schools' participation in the A+
College Ready Initiative, we have seen an increase in course offerings in our Advanced Placement program, with 622 students enrolled in
the 2016-2017 school year. During the 2015-2016 school year, we saw a 3% increase in AP qualifying scores. All six high schools in our
system are A+ College Ready Initiative Cohorts and we have 36 AP trained teachers in our schools. Currently, we have 535 students
enrolled in Distance Learning Courses, this is a 41% increase from last year.
West End Elementary School and Highland School received the Office of School Readiness grant to implement Pre-K programs. These
programs provide free access to early learning opportunities for four-year-olds in our area. In 2015, our system also added a Pre-School
specifically designed for students identified through Child Find at Hokes Bluff Elementary.
Our system is proud of our 19 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. Additionally,The Etowah County Career and
Technical Center offers ten programs at our Career Technical Center and all of our high schools offer Business, Agri-Science, and Family
and Consumer Science. They have also added a Dual Enrollment Program at their campus. This course is an Aviation Powerframe
Technology Certification Program. Students will receive college and high school credits. Starting with the 2016-2017 school year, the
ECCTC will also partner with Gadsden State Community College to allow eligible high school students to enroll in career technical education
programs which provide both college credit and high school credit for the same course. Students may apply for grant-funded scholarships
that will cover the cost of tuition, books and materials for approved programs.
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System's Purpose
Provide the school system's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how
the school system embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. Mission: Etowah County Schools provide a rigorous, relevant education in a safe, student-centered environment that produces college and
career ready graduates who contribute responsibly in a global community.
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Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement
Describe the school system's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas
for improvement that the school system is striving to achieve in the next three years. The Etowah County School System has a long tradition of high academic standards and outstanding instructional programs.
As a result of our schools' participation in the A+ College Ready Initiative, we have seen a 194% increase in enrollment in our Advanced
Placement courses, with 622 enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year. In the past 4 years, we have seen a 200% increase in qualifying scores
on AP exams. All six high schools in our system have been or currently are A+ College Ready Initiative Cohorts. Currently, we have over
535 students enrolled in Distance Learning Courses, a 41% increase from last year. With the implementation of dual enrollment for dual
credit in 2015, we have seen a large increase in the number of our students taking advantage of earning college credit simultaneously.
We are proud of our current graduation rate of 91.5%, which is higher than the state average rate of 89%.
West End Elementary and Highland are the homes of our first pre-K program, serving students in their attendance area who do not have
access to early learning opportunities. Our system is proud of our 19 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. The Etowah
County Career and Technical Center offers ten programs at our center and all of our high schools offer Business, Agri-Science, and Family
and Consumer Science. We have also added a Dual Enrollment Program at our campus. This course is an Aviation Powerframe Technology
Certification Program. Students will receive college and high school credits.
Continuing our efforts to prepare our students for the 21st Century, each of our 20 schools now have a wireless guest network. This network
was built and put in place by our system's Technology Staff and has paved the way for our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Initiative, which
began in August of 2013. Now, our students are encouraged to bring their own digital devices to school, access the internet via our secured
wireless network, and use the tools available to them for research, inquiry, and communication within academic setting.
While we are proud of our achievements, we will not rest on our laurels. Future plans include implementing Active Directory to allow further
monitoring of network use. We are also in the process of upgrading wireless access points throughout the system to allow new technologies
such as smart TV to be utilized in our classrooms and other instructional spaces. While this is an ongoing process dependent upon funding,
we will continue to push forward to ensure Etowah County classrooms are on the leading edge of technological advancements.
Our Distance Learning program is thriving as well. This year, we have over 500 students participating in distance learning courses through
ACCESS, University of Alabama Early College, and Internal video conference AP classrooms. Many foreign languages are being taken
through ACCESS, including German, French, Chinese, and Latin.
Our system has been awarded numerous grants over the last few years to better equip teachers and students with 21st Century tools and
best practices, Advanced Placement Initiatives, pre-K programs, and English Learner initiatives. Grants awarded have included:
The i3 Core Initiative through Jacksonville State University
A+ College Readiness Program ($260,000 per participating school)
Alabama Council on the Arts Grant
EDGE (English Learners Developing, Growing, and Excelling - Masters or Ed.S. Degrees for 12-18 teachers per year)
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Office of School Readiness Pre-K Grants ($170,000)
Alabama Ahead Act - WIRED Initiative - $800,000 for updating wireless infrastructure
Construction projects indicate a growing and dynamic school system. We have recently completed additions at Duck Springs Elementary
and Glencoe Elementary, replacing outdated facilities with new, state-of-the-art, secure buildings. A new gymnasium/bandroom at Hokes
Bluff Middle School will provide students with much needed space for physical education, music classes and extra curricular activities.
Sardis Middle School opened in 2015 and it alleviated overcrowding in the northern part of our system, bringing the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
students together on one campus.
The school and district websites are robust and updated daily to better serve teachers, students, and parents. Many curriculum websites
have been created to help teachers and students transition to PLAN 2020 and the College and Career Standards. Additionally, we
communicate with our stakeholders through social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), and are now utilizing REMIND and School
Messenger to push notifications with important information and updates to thousands of subscribers.
Our Career Technical school is at capacity, serving approximately 500 students. We had 130 students in all CTE programs earn a CRI last
year and an additional 895 stack-able credentials were earned by students in CTE programs. In addition, there were 10 programs offering
Dual Enrollment opportunities, included Aviation. We also have a partnership with Gadsden State Community College that allows 50 of our
students to participate in their ACE program. This program allows students to be enrolled full-time at GSCC who will be able to earn CTE
credits and academic credits free-of-cost. We also employee (2) Job Coaches to help students better understand how to secure a good job
after high school.
DROPOUT PREVENTION:
The system has coach, who works with each high to serve students at-risk of dropping out. Schools also recruit the "Choice Bus" to visit
schools and discuss the effects of dropping out of school.
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT:
Etowah County Schools have two ALSDE identified Focus Schools: Gaston School and Sardis High School. Both schools are participating in
Collaborative Teaching Model directed by Region 6 Special Education Coordinators and the Alabama State Department of Education.
LEARNING SUPPORTS:
The schools in the West End attendance district (West End Elementary and West End High), are currently participating in the Learning
Supports Initiative Project. In addition to other community partnerships, we have recently partnered with Mental Health CED to better provide
services at the schools. The system employees two social workers to better serve the needs of our schools. INOW's Graduation Tracking
System (GTS) is also utilized to review and improve student attendance.
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Additional Information
Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous
sections. EXPENDITURES
Per pupil expenditure rate for Etowah County Schools is $6657.20, with an annual budget of $83.4 million. We have 1050 employees (414
support and 636 certified). The ethnic breakdown of Etowah County Schools is as follows: African American - 3.43%, American Indian -
0.31%, Asian -1.06%, Hispanic - 3.49%, Multi-0.44%, Pacific Islander - 0.08%, White -91.18%.
Annual Exhibitions, Events, and Contests
Summer AP Professional Development
County Creative Writing Content, grades K-12
State and National Poetry and Writing Contests
Band and Cheer Exhibition
Etowah County Plays
Local, Regional, and State Technology Fairs
Robotics Competitions
Career Tech State and National Contests
4H Ag Olympics
Chemistry Olympiad
Elementary Strings
Etowah Youth Orchestra
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Etowah County School Improvement Specialist (SIS) and the Etowah County Schools District Administrators(ECSA) will monitor the
implementation of ACIP goals and strategies by visiting schools and leading instructional rounds. The SIS and the ECSA will be looking for
evidence of Tier II and III reading and math instruction in small groups and teachers, using best practices and ARI strategies in all content
areas,
The LEA is supporting teachers by providing professional development on Response to Instruction (RtI ) and the universal progress
monitoring tool Star Enterprise. All schools will assess students with Star Enterprise to provide consistent and uniform district
implementation. The Etowah County School System began implementing Response to Instruction (RtI) during the 2011-2012 school year.
Students are now assessed three times per year: beginning, middle, and the end using Star Reading and Math. Those students who do not
progress as expected according assessment data will be placed in intervention groups-either Tier II or Tier III.
Students will receive scientifically research-based core instruction and participate in a universal screening three times per year (Star
Enterprise). Those students who are not making academic progress based on data (test scores, grades, behavior, etc.) at expected rates will
receive interventions and be progress monitored.
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The LEA SIS and ECSA will conduct ongoing walk-throughs (or classroom rounds) at all schools, particularly the schools with the largest
special education populations that also have had the greatest negative proficiency levels in reading and/or math. Specific targets will be the
strategies and action steps being used by the special education teachers, their collaboration with regular education teachers and observe
the level of engagement of their students.
When assisting principals with walk-throughs, the SIS and ECSA will look for multiple sources of data: documentation of data analysis with
Tier II and III students listed, evidence of implementation of Tier II instruction (lesson plans, observations), data from Star reading and math
assessments, documentation that the teachers are using these reports to positively impact student growth, formative assessments, and that
principals are sharing the information gathered from walk-throughs with their teachers.
The SIS and ECSA will conduct scheduled walk-throughs at all Title I schools. Walk-throughs will also be conducted at non-Title schools as
well to ensure fidelity to the CCRS standards and school-wide goals. District administrators will conduct unscheduled (informal) visits as
well throughout the year. All formal and informal walk-throughs documentation will be housed at the Central Office and starting in 2015,
Progress Notes will be added in ASSIST. District leaders will meet with each school's ACIP team at the beginning of the year to review
assessment data, noting challenges and strengths. A plan of action will be put into placed, based on these discussions. School CIP teams
will receive immediate feedback after each walk-through and team meeting. The LEA SIS and principal will meet after each walk-through to
discuss strengths and weaknesses observed in instruction or classroom activities. The walk-through instruments are created in Google
Forms. Principals and CIP coordinators will be encouraged to use the online form. The form is directly correlated to the district Goals,
Objectives, and Strategies. Data and graphs can be generated instantly after the walk-throughs. Schools will keep this information with their
school-wide CIP documentation.
Elementary Walkthrough: https://docs.google.com/a/ecboe.org/forms/d/18UVWoZpTjJf6TBsrzeKbT4jAyv20-SxxU0HK-9RV7xQ/viewform
Secondary Walkthrough: https://docs.google.com/a/ecboe.org/forms/d/1D0KRh5gTefz_Nn2VexWlIcb_0zm4OnNS8B3HOjkcLL0/viewform
The SIS will post "best practice" and student work pictures on the district Facebook page after each scheduled walk-through to further
promote innovative teaching, as well as spotlight student/school/teacher achievements.
The effectiveness of school goals, strategies, and action steps will be measured in the growth of at-risk students' reading proficiency as
indicated by Star reading scores, formal and informal assessments by teachers, and other assessment data.
A greater emphasis will be placed on Advanced Placement and Pre-AP courses at all middle and high schools. All six high schools and
feeder middle schools have received the A+ College Ready Grant. Four schools have completed the three-year grant initiative, and the
remaining two are still "partner" schools receiving funding. We also partner with ACCESS to provide our students with a wide variety of
academic choices. Students take advantage of the 1:1 Dual Enrollment Initiative that was started by the ALSDE last year. Students may take
dual enrollment course that will count as high school credit.
A CCRS Implementation Team was created several years ago to facilitate standards-based instruction. This team is made up of K-12
teachers from all content areas, administrators, SPE, and librarians. The team will continue to meet throughout the year to plan and
implement both the ELA, Math, and Science CCRS. New this year, a High School Curriculum Leadership Team has been formed to lead our
system in best practices for the high school classroom.
District-wide vertical team meetings are held yearly for all 7-12 Math, Science, English, History, and Foreign Language teachers. A lead
teacher(s) for each content area led the meeting and group sessions.
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ENGLISH LEARNERS
The LEA supports our partnership with UAB affording our teachers the opportunity to complete their Master's or Ed.S degree in ESL. The
tuition stipends are being provided by the federally funded EDGE grant for the majority of the teachers' courses. The SIS serves as a liaison
between UAB and ECBOE teachers, as well as supervises many of the courses that take place at the Central Office.
The LEA supports EL Summer Camp to transition ELs back into school. This is taught by our ESL teachers and the teachers who are
completing ESL Master's degrees. The LEA is planning additional EL professional development sessions for administrators and classroom
teachers, led by the district's EL teachers and UAB instructors.
The EL Teachers have been moved from the Alternative School to Hokes Bluff Elementary. Now that they are in a classroom setting, they
will conduct hands-on EL trainings for teachers and administrators at this location. An EL Team Meeting, which includes the system
coordinator, is held each month.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
The LEA requires that parents be a part of each school's Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Leadership Team. Parents provide review and
input on the CIP, especially in the Parent Involvement section of the plan. Schools are required to hold annual Title I meetings to explain the
following: what a Title I school is, the 1% set-aside for parent involvement, the school-parent compact, and parents' rights, by law, to be
involved in decisions made at the school and at the LEA level.
During the LEA Advisory Committee meetings Title I, Title II and other federal programs will be reviewed, discussed, and modified. The
proposed plans and budgets will be submitted to the Advisory Committee for discussion. Data will be presented and discussed. The data will
be used to determine the instructional focus for the upcoming year. After the plans and budgets have been agreed upon they will be sent to
the schools for implementation.
At the beginning of each school year, the LEA will meet with the Title I contact person from each school to discuss the required Parent
Involvement set-aside. Attendees will share ways they have successfully used their allocations and LEA representatives will add their
ideas/suggestions.
Points of Pride (School News, Student/Class Successes, Achievements, etc.) and other important information will be posted daily on the
school and district websites, ECBOE Twitter, and Etowah County Schools Facebook. Parents may also subscribe for text messages for
school announcements, including emergencies via School Messenger or REMIND.
The LEA will provide assistance to parents of children served by the school district as appropriate in understanding topics such as the
following:
-How to monitor their child's progress
-How to work with teachers
-State and local assessments
-The state's student academic achievement standards
Activities may include, but are not limited to the following :
-P.T.O./P.T.A. Open House
-Parent's Day
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-After-school program for targeted schools
-Conferences with parents as needed, of students who are not meeting academic standards
-Intervention of the guidance counselor, when needed, to assist parents whose children are experiencing academic difficulties
-Title I meeting held at every Title I school at the beginning of each school year
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Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement
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Introduction The responses should be brief, descriptive, and appropriate for the specific section. It is recommended that the responses are written offline
and then transferred into the sections below.
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Improvement Planning Process
Improvement Planning Process
Describe the process used to engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of the institution's improvement plan. Include
information on how stakeholders were selected and informed of their roles, and how meetings were scheduled to accommodate
them. Etowah County district leadership team engaged a variety of stakeholders in the development of the Improvement Plan.
In planning for ongoing, system-wide improvement, there are multiple stages of development. This includes the Etowah County Schools'
2014-2019 Strategic Plan, school and system level continuous improvement planning sessions, system-wide needs assessment, and
technology planning and implementation. Parents and community stakeholders contributed to the above mentioned stages of development.
An initial meeting was held with all district stakeholders to present the new Advanc-Ed platform for the development of the district's
Improvement Planning process. Teachers, administrators, and system leaders worked collaboratively with all stakeholders to identify a
shared vision. As we generated a list of candidates, we communicated with each to gauge their interest, their willingness to be involved, and
their level of comfort with the material/topics to be discussed. We selected a cross-section of individuals and communicated via email,
telephone calls, letters, and group messaging before our initial face-to-face planning meeting. Our efforts to schedule a meeting were
successful as we accommodated as many different schedules as possible. Meetings were held in a variety of venues including the Central
Office and local schools.
On August 10, 2016, we held an Advisory Committee Meeting at the Central Office. Parents, community leaders, principals, teachers, and
system administrators review needs assessments and federal allocations. Participants were placed in small groups to determine most critical
needs in Title I, Title II, Title II, and Parent Involvement funds.
Each school solicited parents and community leaders to further identify challenges and/or needs in their schools to create a Continuous
Improvement Plan, specific to their needs.
Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their
responsibilities in this process. We had teachers system administrators, school board members, technology coordinators, school administrators, parents, community and
business leaders, and retirees in our continuous improvement plans (Transform 2020, ACIP, and Accreditation). These plans were not
created quickly, but instead shaped over time by means of ongoing collaboration and review of data.
ACIP/Accreditation members included:
Alan Cosby, Superintendent
Dena Cook, Student Services
Hal Murphy, Technology Director
Mark Stancil, Career Tech Director
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Tiffany Scott, Federal Programs and Elementary Curriculum
Tracy Cross, School Improvement and Secondary Curriculum
Kim Reed, Professional Development Coordinator
All Principals
School Continuous Improvement Teams
Classroom Teachers
Instructional Partners
TRANSFORM 2020 Team members included:
Hal Murphy - Director of Technology
Mr. David Dixon - Director of Community Education
Mrs. Tiffany Scott - Director of Federal Programs
Ms. Kelly Bryan - Network Software Administrator
Mrs. Cassie Clark - Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator, Southside High School
Mrs. Dena Cook - Director of Student Services, ECS
Mrs. Lori Moss - Principal, Highland Elementary School
Mrs. Lisa Richards - Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator, John S. Jones Elementary School
Mrs. Elizabeth Strickland - Parent
STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE (2014-2019)
Scott Calhoun - Principal, Hokes Bluff High School
Ginger Smith - Principal, Glencoe Middle School
Lori Moss - Principal, Highland School
Wendy Gibbs - Principal, Sardis High School
Myra Hand - Assistant Principal, John S. Jones Elementary School
Hal Murphy - Director of Technology
Tiffany Scott - Director of Federal Programs
Terry Foshee - Director of Human Resources
Kenny Clevenger - Teacher, Southside High School
Tanisha Sayles - Teacher, John S. Jones Elementary
Summer Collins - Counselor, Etowah County Career Tech Center
Cassie Clark - Media Specialist, Southside High School
Farrah Hayes - Teacher, Sardis High School
Megan Perman - Teacher, West End Elementary School
Lee Ozmint - Teacher, Glencoe High School
Hope Harris - Principal, Carlisle Elementary School
Debbie Cobb - Bookkeeper, Central Office
Apache Smothers - CNP Manager
Lisa Vice - Bus Driver
Kim Reed - Professional Development Coordinator for Technology
Melissa Sheilds - Curriculum and Instruction
Troy Moore - School Resource Officer
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Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which
stakeholders receive information on its progress. We used email as our primary method of communication. Since we are a Google system, this was an easy way to share documents and
communication with those who are juggling busy schedules with little time available for meetings. Additionally, we utilized our system and
school websites, social media (Facebook, Twitter), and local media outlets. Communication occurred as needed during the process.
The final improvement plan will be communicated to all stakeholders at principal meetings, Parent/Teacher Organizational meetings, Title I
meetings, and displayed on the school website and social media spaces. The Plan will also be located in individual schools (likely the
libraries).
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Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic
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Introduction The Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic is designed to analyze the institution's survey results in terms of areas of achievement and areas that
need improvement. Further, the diagnostic is essential to the accreditation and continuous improvement processes in that it provides the
institution with a comprehensive view of the aggregate scores of the surveys administered, and the actual total of respondents for each
survey type to derive a single score for this diagnostic. The performance level score computed at the completion of the diagnostic is used to
broaden and enhance the external review team's understanding of the stakeholder's perceptions of the institution; the diagnostic should be
used in the same manner by the institution as it engages in improvement planning.
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Stakeholder Feedback Data
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Did you complete the Stakeholder Feedback
Data document offline and upload below?No All of the surveys for the ASSIST
plan were opened in the springon 2015 Links to the surveyswere placed on the EtowahCountySchools' website as well as theindividual school websites. Linkswere also posted several timeson the ECBOE Twitter andFacebook sites. Emails with thesurvey links were sent to allteachers and staff. Many schoolsopened the lab during PTOmeetings so parents would havean opportunity to take the surveysin the computer lab.
Each school uploaded thisdocument to ACIP. We asked fora system-wide report, but weretold it was not available yet.
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Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics
Overall Rating: 3.0
Statement or Question Response Rating1. Questionnaire Administration Most required AdvancED questionnaires were
used by the institution to receive stakeholderfeedback. The minimum response rate for eachpopulation was met (parent questionnaire:equal to or greater than 20%, studentquestionnaire(s): equal to or greater than 40%,staff questionnaire: equal to or greater than60%). Questionnaires were administered withreasonable fidelity to the administrativeprocedures appropriate for each assessment. Inmost instances, the stakeholders to whomthese questionnaires were administered mostlyrepresented the populations served by theinstitution. Appropriate accommodations wereprovided for most participants.
Level 3
Statement or Question Response Rating2. Stakeholder Feedback Results and Analysis All questionnaires had an average item value of
3.20 or above (on a 5.0 scale). Results ofstakeholder feedback collected by the institutionwere acceptably analyzed and presented withreasonable clarity.
Level 3
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Areas of Notable Achievement
Which area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which area(s) show a trend toward increasing stakeholder satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other stakeholder feedback sources? See each school's ACIP.
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Areas in Need of Improvement
Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which area(s) show a trend toward decreasing stakeholder satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. What are the implications for these stakeholder perceptions? See each school's ACIP. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other stakeholder feedback sources? See each school's ACIP.
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Report Summary
Scores By Section
Sections
1 2 3 4
Section Score
Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 3
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Student Performance Diagnostic
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Introduction The Student Performance Diagnostic provides an institution with a process to report summative student assessments. This diagnostic is
significant to the accreditation and continuous improvement process as it serves as a resource for schools to view content area assessment
results required by the state, district, or other entities, determine the quality and reliability of the given assessments, and show the alignment
of the assessments to the school's curriculum. The performance level computed at the completion of the diagnostic is used by the external
review team as a comprehensive report to understand fully the institution's assessment program; the diagnostic should be used in the same
manner by the institution as it engages in improvement planning.
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Student Performance Data
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Did you complete the Student Performance
Data document offline and upload below?No All of the surveys for the ASSIST
plan were opened in the spring of2016. Links to the surveys wereplaced on the Etowah CountySchools' websites as well as theindividual school websites. Linkswere also posted several timeson individual school Facebookpages. Emails with the surveylinks were sent to all teachersand staff. Many schools openedthe lab during PTO meeting soparents would have anopportunity to take the surveys inthe computer lab. Each schooluploaded this document to theirACIP's.
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Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics
Overall Rating: 2.75
Statement or Question Response Rating1. Assessment Quality The array of assessment devices used by the
institution to determine students' performancesis sufficiently aligned so that valid inferencescan be reached regarding students' status withrespect to the majority of those curricular aimsregarded as high-priority instructional targets.The documentation provided in support of thisalignment is relatively persuasive. Most of theassessments used are accompanied byevidence demonstrating that they satisfyaccepted technical requirements.
Level 3
Statement or Question Response Rating2. Test Administration Most of the assessments used by the institution
to determine students' performances have beenadministered with reasonable fidelity to theadministrative procedures appropriate for eachassessment. In most instances, the students towhom these assessments were administeredare essentially representative of the studentsserved by the institution. Appropriateaccommodations have been provided for mostassessments so that valid inferences can bemade about most students' status with respectto most of the institution's targeted curricularoutcomes.
Level 3
Statement or Question Response Rating3. Quality of Learning Evidence of student learning promoted by the
institution is acceptably analyzed and presentedwith reasonable clarity. In comparison toinstitutions functioning in a similar educationalcontext, students' status, improvement, and/orgrowth evidence indicates that the level ofstudent learning is at or above what wouldotherwise be expected.
Level 3
Statement or Question Response Rating4. Equity of Learning Evidence of student learning indicates
achievement gaps exist among subpopulationsof students, and these achievement gapsdemonstrate a modest decline.
Level 2
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Areas of Notable Achievement
Which area(s) are above the expected levels of performance? Our College Transition Data shows that only 3% of our graduates needed Remedial English and our total number of students needing any
college remediation by 13% since 2013.
Since the inception of our AP Program in 2009, we have grown from 29 Qualifying Scores to 148 in 2016 which is a 3% increase in qualifying
scores over 2015.. Student participation in our AP Program has grown from 192 students in 2009 to over 622 in 2016.
We have seen a tremendous increase in our enrollment in the ACCESS program. Approximately 535 students are enrolled in a Distance
Education class via ACCESS Distance Learning. This is a 41% increase. This year, we started our Etowah County Virtual Academy. At this
time, we have 19 students who are either full-time virtual students or utilizing the blended model which allows them to take dual-enrollment
and virtual classes to satisfy their credit requirements.
Describe the area(s) that show a positive trend in performance. Our system's AP scores have continued to rise and fewer students are needing college remediation.
College Remediation
Our College Transition Data shows that only 4% of our graduates needed Remedial English and our total number of students needing any
college remediation dropped by 5%. ACT scores also indicate that our Science scores were the highest among the four subgroups.
19% of 2014 students entering college as freshmen had to take remedial math courses (which is lower than the previous year).
Since the inception of our AP Program in 2009, we have grown from 29 Qualifying Scores to 148 in 2016. Student participation in our AP
Program has grown from 192 students in 2009 to over 622 in 2016. This year, we had (3) students who were awarded the AP Scholar with
Distinction. This award is given to those who scored an average of 3.5 or better on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher on 5 or more
exams
Which area(s) indicate the overall highest performance? Currently, our English Language Arts scores and achievements have indicated the overall highest performance in grades 5-8, but math
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scores and achievement indicate the overall highest performance in grades 3 and 4. Which subgroup(s) show a trend toward increasing performance? Our Special Education population is continuing to increase performance through individualized instruction and cooperative teaching
initiatives. At risk students are continuing to increase performance through RtI tiered instruction and ARI Initiatives and strategies. Between which subgroups is the achievement gap closing? SPE Population Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other data sources? Our responses are data driven, through state assessments, formative assessments, and STAR Enterprise as well as observed evidence
during classroom rounds.
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Areas in Need of Improvement
Which area(s) are below the expected levels of performance? Math and Reading Describe the area(s) that show a negative trend in performance. Based on state assessments and college remediation data, math and reading scores show the need for continued focus on most levels. This
may include remediation, small group instruction, and increased standards alignment.
Students benchmarks decreased across the middle grades. Our 10th grade ASPIRE baseline scores show a need for improvement in all
areas. We had an increase in ACT with Writing scores, but we are still slightly below the state level.
Students in grade 6 showed a proficiency decrease in Reading, but all grades show a need for improvement in the area of Reading. Grades
5, 7, and 8 show a proficiency decrease in math, with 8th grade showing the greatest decrease. Again, although other grades show an
increase in proficiency, all grades show a need for improvement in the area of math.
Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest performance? Math in grades 5, 7, 8 and 10 and reading in grade 6, as indicated in previous response. Which subgroup(s) show a trend toward decreasing performance? While there is an achievement gap in math and reading, progress is being made with our Special Education, ELL and at risk populations. Between which subgroups is the achievement gap becoming greater? At this time, we have no evidence to show the achievement gap becoming greater in the identified subgroups. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other data sources? Our responses are data driven, through state assessments, formative assessments, and STAR Enterprise as well as observed evidence
during classroom rounds.
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Report Summary
Scores By Section
Sections
1 2 3 4
Section Score
Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 2.75
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ACIP Assurances
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Introduction By responding to the questions in ASSIST and attaching evidence when required, the institution has verified whether it meets or does not
meet each of the required ACIP Assurances.
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ACIP Assurances
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. The Instructional Leadership Team members
that should be present include the principal,guidance counselor, district schoolimprovement specialist (or other designee),appropriate content-area teachers, parentrepresentatives, and student representatives(as appropriate). Depending on the data,additional members may include specialpopulation representatives (TechnologyCoordinator, Special Education, ELL, etc.),district federal programs coordinator, districtchief school financial officer, communitystakeholders, or any other member asappropriate. Documentation will be maintainedon site.
Yes CIP/ LIP Attached / Signaturepage will be attached, pendingboard approval.
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Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment2. The institution complies with all federal laws
and regulations prohibiting discrimination andwith all requirements and regulations of theU.S. Department of Education. It is the policy ofthis institution that no person on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin or ancestry,age, gender, height, weight, marital status ordisability shall be subjected to discrimination inany program, service or activity for which theinstitution is responsible, or for which it receivesfinancial assistance from the U.S. Departmentof Education.
Yes See Attached. 2016-2017Assurances
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment3. The institution has designated an employee to
coordinate efforts to comply with and carry outnon-discrimination responsibilities. If yes, listthe name, position, address and telephonenumber of the employee in the comment field.
Yes Dr. Jon Campbell, Director ofPersonnel(256)549-7560Dena Cook, Director of StudentServices(256)549-7560
Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment4. The institution has a Parent Involvement policy
and plan as required in NCLB Section 1118,and ensures that all requirements in Section1118 and 1111(h)(6), Parents' Right-to-Know,are implemented systematically.
Yes See School ACIP's
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Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment5. The institution has a School-Parent Compact. If
a Title I school, the School-Parent Compactcontains the required components (NCLBSection 1118(d)(1-2)(A,B,C)) and was jointlydeveloped with parents of participatingstudents.
Yes These can be found at eachschool. The attached school-parent compact meets theminimum requirements of NCLB.
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ACIP
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Overview
Plan Name
2016-2017 Etowah County Board of Education ACIP
Plan Description
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Goals Summary
The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section.
# Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding1 All educators and students will have tools to access
a comprehensive viable infrastructure when andwhere they need it
Objectives:1Strategies:2Activities:3
Academic $700000
2 Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Mathand Reduce Identified Learning Gaps
Objectives:2Strategies:3Activities:10
Academic $0
3 PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachersto graduate College and Career Ready Students
Objectives:2Strategies:2Activities:5
Organizational $0
4 LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement andReadiness
Objectives:4Strategies:6Activities:18
Academic $32800
5 SUPPORT SYSTEMS Objectives:1Strategies:2Activities:5
Organizational $0
6 Engage and Empower the Learner ThroughTechnology
Objectives:1Strategies:1Activities:4
Organizational $7500
7 Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED Objectives:1Strategies:1Activities:3
Organizational $850000
8 50% of our schools will implement or continue amentoring program that will provide students with atleast one adult advocate who they will meet with forthe purpose of mentoring sessions throughout theyear.
Objectives:1Strategies:1Activities:5
Organizational $1036
9 Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders tograduate College and Career Ready Student
Objectives:1Strategies:1Activities:5
Academic $5000
10 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah CountySchools New Teacher Mentoring Program
Objectives:1Strategies:2Activities:10
Organizational $0
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Goal 1: All educators and students will have tools to access a comprehensive viable
infrastructure when and where they need it
Strategy 1: BYOD - By allowing our students to bring their own devices to school, they are now able to access the internet for research and instructional resources via our CIPA
complaint guest network. This wireless network is available in all of our schools and is accessible by any internet capable device. Category: Research Cited: A survey was conducted to gauge the interest and possible use of student owned devices. This survey was implemented using input from technology
integration professionals who had implemented this type of initiative.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Our bandwidth has been increased from Alabama Supercomputer Authority to 200mpbs which adds
to our already robust network.October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy
N/A As indicated on surveys, progress is being made in this area. October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy
Measurable Objective 1:85% of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult and Ungraded gradeBlack or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two orMore Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a behavior of acceptable internet use inPractical Living by 05/31/2019 as measured by observation, filter data reports, and student demonstrations..
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Date changed to 2017 March 21, 2016 Hal MurphyNot Met While progress has been shown, we have yet to meet our goal. October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy
Activity - Use of student owned devices Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students will bring their personal devices to school for use in classes.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.
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Strategy 2: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED - The Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED will provide funding for us to renovate our wireless infrastructure to meet accepted and published
standards. We have plans to more than triple the number of access points, add switches, servers, and wiring to meet and/or exceed these standards. Category: Develop/Implement Learning Supports Research Cited: AETA/ISTE/CoSN
Goal 2: Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Math and Reduce Identified Learning Gaps
Activity - Installation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate
Schools:All Schools
Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 USACTechnology
Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators
Activity - Management of Network Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligently in order toprovide stakeholders the ability to use the network when needed.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
08/08/2016 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment
Status Progress Notes Created On Created By
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Strategy 1: Training and Support in Reading and Math - Teachers will continue to successfully implement strategic teaching strategies, including tiered instruction and formative
assessments. Category:
N/A Title I School Improvement Funding has been released and Sardis and Gaston both will received ateacher for the second half of the year. Total funding for Sardis is $35, 638 of which $ 31,423 will beused for 1/2 a year salary, $ 1,715 for supplies, and $ 2,500 for hardware. Funding for Gaston is$41,208 of which $ 36,993 will be used for 1/2 a year salary. Supply total, $ 1,716 and hardware, $2,500.
October 20, 2015 Tracy Cross
N/A When AMO's are released in November. We will review data percentages, Objectives, Strategies,and Activities, if needed.
October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 1:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Reading by 05/25/2017 as measured by Formative Assessments, STAR Enterprise, ASPIRE,Classroom Observations.
Activity - Monitor Implementation of Instructional Strategies in Reading andMath
Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Monitor the implementation of the strategic teaching strategies throughinstructional rounds. Immediate feedback will be provided to schools andteachers.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created By
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In Progress Focus School Meeting was held on Sept. 14, 2015 with Karen Winn to discuss progress andmonitoring of Focus Schools.
October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Horizontal/Vertical Teams Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontal teams to share bestpractices, align curriculum, and better meet student individual needs.
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Activity - Reading Specialist Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training and resources to 3rdgrade 80% of the time and the rest of the school the remaining 20%.
Schools:West End Elementary School, Gaston School, Carlisle ElementarySchool, Duck Springs Elementary School, Highland School, WhitesboroElementary School
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Strategy 2: Strategic Teaching in Literacy - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category:
Activity - Reading Specialist Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her time and theremaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.
Schools:Gaston School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/26/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Gaston and Sardis will continue with strategic teaching in Literacy. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Opening student-friendly objectives and purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with a student-friendlyobjective, or essential question, which will be revisited throughout thelesson for understanding (formative assessment). Teachers will begin eachclass by establishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lesson relatable tothe student, build background knowledge, generate questions toinvestigate, or discuss essential vocabulary and themes).
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Activity - Differentiated Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, after-school tutoring, graphicorganizers, etc...)
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Funding for the activity has not been released for the current year. When it is received, we will edit
this activity to reflect the funds given.October 02, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Reflection Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on the content of thelesson in a manner that formatively assesses comprehension of allstudents (questions, group share-out, retell, summarize, journal writing, exitslips, justify responses, etc...).
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Strategy 1: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs. Category:
Activity - Reflective and long-range lesson planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS, including the ContentLiteracy Standards. Teachers will align their curriculum with the districtpacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.
Measurable Objective 2:A 60% increase of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult, Ungradedand All grade students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Reading by 05/25/2017 as measured by Formative Assessments, ASPIRE, Classroom Rounds, andSTAR Enterprise. .
Activity - Longitudinal data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include special ed, EL, gifted, free andreduced, minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Activity - Goal Setting Conferences/Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identified at risk studentsto develop a plan for success. The teacher will discuss strengths andweaknesses with students and communicate with parents regularly, supplyresources, adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities, websites,encouragement, etc.
Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Goal 3: PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachers to graduate College and Career Ready
Students
Strategy 1: Teacher Support - Provide ongoing and consistent training and support to teachers and school leaders. Category:
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Our Professional Goal, Strategies, and Activities will continue for the 2015-2016 School Year. September 21, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior providing ongoing and consistent training and support to teachers and school leaders by 05/26/2016 as measured by Classroom rounds andobservations, surveys, and assessment data.
Activity - Instructional Rounds Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Monitor the implementation of the strategic teaching strategies throughinstructional rounds. Immediate feedback will be provided to schools andteachers.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Activity - Instructional Collaboration and Vertical/Horizontal Teams Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontal teams to share bestpractices, align curriculum, and better meet student individual needs.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress System will utilize as many Early Release days as possible for Instructional Collaboration and
Vertical/Horizontal meetings.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - ARI, TIM, and AMSTI Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion (through RegionalSupport Center) will provide hands-on trainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Schools are encouraged to utlilize ARI, TIM, and AMSTI resources for PD and summer training. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Targeted Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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Strategy 1: Model Digital Citizenship - Teachers and School Leaders model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities related to an
evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support
The system curriculum coordinators will lead or provide targetedprofessional development to close identified reading achievement gaps(strategic teaching best practices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPEbest practices), improve college and career student readiness, and utilize21st Century tools and resources.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Measurable Objective 2:demonstrate a behavior helping students use digital resources and technology tools in order to utilize quality, engaging learning experiences that best prepare PK-12students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in school, careers, a by 05/26/2016 as measured by Classroom rounds and observations, surveys,and assessment data.
Activity - Digital Ethics Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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Goal 4: LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement and Readiness
Promote participation in local, national, and international organizations andinitiatives that teach professional ethics regarding the safe use of theInternet and transformative technologies. Utilize venues, programs,courses, and/or webinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/ administrators that explainthe legal and ethical uses of technology including the dangers ofcyberbullying, the cost of copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how toprotect one’s privacy.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Beginning with the 2015 -16 school year, teachers will add technology COS standards to their lesson
plans. Previously, teachers have taught these standards, we just have never utilized the state COS.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Once AMO's are released in November, Goals and Objectives may need to be edited to reflect our
AMO's.September 28, 2015 Tracy Cross
N/A 2014-2015 CIP Walk-through paper/pencil documentation at the central office. September 18, 2015 Tracy CrossN/A We will continue with our Learners goal. We will amend as our AMO's are analyzed. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 1:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase of college and career readiness in content literacies across the curriculum and in English Language Artsby 05/25/2017 as measured by formative/summative classroom performance, district screenings/progress monitoring, state assessments.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met As a system, as evidenced by testing data, we have not met our goal of 80% proficiency. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
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(shared) Strategy 1: Strategic Teaching - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category: Research Cited: Alabama Reading Initiative and AMSTI
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A This strategy is effective, it will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Teaching with a Purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with a student-friendlyobjective, or essential question, which will be revisited throughout thelesson for understanding (formative assessment). Teachers will begin eachclass by establishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lesson relatable tothe student, build background knowledge, generate questions toinvestigate, or discuss essential vocabulary and themes).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Differentiated Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Mathteachers should include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do, wedo, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Higher-Order Questioning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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All teachers will engage their students in higher level questioning in aneffort to strengthen understanding of the content, through formativeassessment, throughout each lesson (reflect on the objective throughoutthe lesson) and to reach Tier II and Tier III students.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons(students talking/writing, presenting work to the class, using manipulatives,journaling, engaged in problem solving with real-life applications, smallgroups, 21st Century instructional tools, etc.).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Reflection Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 55© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on the content of thelesson in a manner that formatively assesses comprehension of allstudents (questions, group share-out, retell, summarize, journal writing, exitslips, justify responses, etc...).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Reflective and Long-Range Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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(shared) Strategy 2: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs and reduce any special population gaps. Classroom and
resource teachers will continually review formative data from whole group and small group lessons to adjust ongoing
instruction. Teachers will also analyze summative data from classroom assessments to determine students' proficiency with week's objectives/curriculum standards.
The longitudinal data from district screening, progress monitoring and state assessments will also be monitored over time as to recognize and respond to student
performance trends. Category: Research Cited: ARI, AMSTI
Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with the CCRS/COS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers will align theircurriculum with district pacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, andAlabama Insight.
Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lesson plans with theALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (if applicable). Science, History, andCareer Technical teachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers (grades 7-12)will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) for the entire course beforeschool begins. ALCOS, and CCRS, correlations will be noted. Eachsyllabus will be posted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Strategy effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Longitudinal Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions, reviewexisting plans and discuss best practices.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions, reviewexisting plans and discuss best practices.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Support activity effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Small Groups/Instructional Groups Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Strategy 3: Increased Complexity in Reading and Writing (All Content Areas) - All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexity into their lessons by building knowledge
through content-rich fiction and informational texts. Category: Research Cited: ARI
Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, as needed, tomeet the needs of identified students.
Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place students into instructionalgroups based on cumulative sources of data. Teachers will monitorstudents’ comprehension of literary/recreational/information texts beginningin August and throughout the year through multiple assessments.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Small groups and instructions groups have been effective, we will continue with this activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Continue, effective strategy. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Authentic Reading/Writing/Speaking Activities Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexity into their lessonsby building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Text Evidence Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice in reading, writing,and speaking grounded in evidence from literature and informational textand through practice with complex texts.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Text evidence will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - ELA CCRS Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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(shared) Strategy 1: Strategic Teaching - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category: Research Cited: Alabama Reading Initiative and AMSTI
Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS; history,science, and career technical teachers will address the CCRS ContentLiteracy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like a staircase of textcomplexity, so that all students are ready for the demands of college- andcareer- level reading no later than the end of high schoo
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Continue with activity to continue building text complexity with all of our students. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 2:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Mathematics by 05/25/2017 as measured by classroom performance, district screenings, stateassessments.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Continue with strategies and activities until goal is met. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A This strategy is effective, it will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Activity - Teaching with a Purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with a student-friendlyobjective, or essential question, which will be revisited throughout thelesson for understanding (formative assessment). Teachers will begin eachclass by establishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lesson relatable tothe student, build background knowledge, generate questions toinvestigate, or discuss essential vocabulary and themes).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Differentiated Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 64© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Mathteachers should include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do, wedo, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Higher-Order Questioning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 65© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
All teachers will engage their students in higher level questioning in aneffort to strengthen understanding of the content, through formativeassessment, throughout each lesson (reflect on the objective throughoutthe lesson) and to reach Tier II and Tier III students.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons(students talking/writing, presenting work to the class, using manipulatives,journaling, engaged in problem solving with real-life applications, smallgroups, 21st Century instructional tools, etc.).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Reflection Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 67© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on the content of thelesson in a manner that formatively assesses comprehension of allstudents (questions, group share-out, retell, summarize, journal writing, exitslips, justify responses, etc...).
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Reflective and Long-Range Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 68© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
(shared) Strategy 2: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs and reduce any special population gaps. Classroom and
resource teachers will continually review formative data from whole group and small group lessons to adjust ongoing
instruction. Teachers will also analyze summative data from classroom assessments to determine students' proficiency with week's objectives/curriculum standards.
The longitudinal data from district screening, progress monitoring and state assessments will also be monitored over time as to recognize and respond to student
performance trends. Category: Research Cited: ARI, AMSTI
Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with the CCRS/COS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers will align theircurriculum with district pacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, andAlabama Insight.
Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lesson plans with theALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (if applicable). Science, History, andCareer Technical teachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers (grades 7-12)will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) for the entire course beforeschool begins. ALCOS, and CCRS, correlations will be noted. Eachsyllabus will be posted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Strategy effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Longitudinal Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 69© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions, reviewexisting plans and discuss best practices.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 70© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions, reviewexisting plans and discuss best practices.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Support activity effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Small Groups/Instructional Groups Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Strategy 1: Honors and Advanced Placement Courses - Continue to strengthen the Honors/Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Program Category: Research Cited: College Board
Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, as needed, tomeet the needs of identified students.
Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place students into instructionalgroups based on cumulative sources of data. Teachers will monitorstudents’ comprehension of literary/recreational/information texts beginningin August and throughout the year through multiple assessments.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Small groups and instructions groups have been effective, we will continue with this activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 3:A 70% increase of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in college and career readiness in Career & Technical by 05/25/2017 as measured by classroomgrades/projects, AP Scores, and Industry-recognized credentials .
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Objective still in progress. We have shown growth in these areas, but have not met our 80%. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created By
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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N/A Honors and Advanced Placement Courses are still be taught. This year, we have add additional APcourses at the high schools and Saturday Study Sessions are still being conducted.
September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - AP and pre-AP Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Other Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress AP, Vertical Training, and LTF training will continue with all 6-12 grades. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Diverse AP and pre-AP Courses Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through school curriculum and/orACCESS Distance Learning.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Diverse courses are still being implemented. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Strategy 2: Career Credentials - Support the Etowah County Career Technical Program. Increase the percentage of students graduating from high school with industry-recognized
credentials. Category:
Activity - AP Study Sessions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conducted to help studentsperform well on the AP Exams.
Schools:Southside High School, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School,Sardis High School, Glencoe High School, West End High School
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Other Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Gaston, Sardis, West End, and Glencoe are still in A+ Cohorts. They will continue AP Study
Sessions.September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Career Tech - Mark Stancil September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Diverse Career Technical Courses Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assist students inreceived industry-recognized credentials.
Schools:Southside High School, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School,Sardis High School, Glencoe High School, West End High School
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
Status Progress Notes Created On Created By
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Strategy 1: Digital Tools - All learners will have effective, engaging, challenging, and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active,
creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our global society. Students will effectively and responsibly use standards-based digital media (e.g., online
textbooks, interactives, games, digital cameras, informational materials, apps, social educational networking, and learning management systems, etc.) to learn and
communicate real-world applications of concepts and processes individually and collaboratively. Category: Research Cited: ISTE Student Standards
In Progress Mr. Stancil is in the process of adding a Culinary Arts Program that will be in addition to the CareerTechnical Schools diverse program.
September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 4:90% of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult, Ungraded and All gradeBlack or African-American, Asian, Bottom 25%, Bottom 30%, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Free/Reduced Lunch, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino,Improvement from 10th to 12th Grade, Improvement from 8th to 10th Grade, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian orAlaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and Top 75% students will demonstrate a behavior effectively utilizing 21st Century instructional tools inCareer & Technical by 05/25/2017 as measured by surveys, classroom observation, and formative assessments..
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Continue with strategies and activities. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Adaptive Digital Content and Texts Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resources to dynamic,interactive, adaptive, multimedia content powered by devices that engage,empower, and connect students to all forms of learning. Coordinate andhost online digital textbook materials.
Schools:All Schools
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners
Activity - Collaborative Digital Tools Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Goal 5: SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Strategy 1: Every student a graduate - Ensure that every child graduates. System Director of Student Services and Curriculum Coordinators will meet monthly with Guidance
Counselors and Administrators to discuss strategies to ensure that every child is a graduate. Category:
Utilize professional development opportunities for teachers to developstrategies that allow students to learn from fellow students through the useof various safe and appropriate collaborative applications as well asInternet-based educational social media.
Schools:All Schools
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.
Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior for every student to attend school and ultimately graduate. by 05/26/2016 as measured by Attendance records, college transition data,graduation rate.
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Each school will continue with activities to encourage all students to attend school on a daily basis. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Activity - Four-Year Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year plan that addressestheir individual academic and career interest needs (Kuder).
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Gaston School,Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School, Hokes Bluff Middle School,Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School, West End High School
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Student Services Director continues to work with Counselors on Four Year Plans. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Student and Parent Resources Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Provide students and parents resources and information to better preparethem for the next stage of their education or careers (PK-12th Grade).
Schools:All Schools
ParentInvolvement
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Strategy 2: Every student at School - All students will attend school daily and be engaged in rigorous and relevant learning. Category:
Activity - Counseling Guidance Plan Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling plan
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress All counselors have Counseling Guidance Plans and will continue to implement them for 2015-2016. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Early Warning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Implement an early warning for student absences and build a community-based support and intervention program.
Schools:All Schools
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
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Goal 6: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology
Strategy 1: Professional Development for Teachers - This 1-day event will once again feature sessions presented for teachers by teachers. Collaborating with Gadsden City
Schools, we will work to provide this "un-conference" approach to professional development to help achieve our goal Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support Research Cited: ALQTS-3-D-1, 3-D-2, 3-D-3, 3-D-4, Plan 2020, pg 26, 29-30, 58-59-78-80
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Students who are chronically absent, will be referred to Mr. Jeff Lasseter for Early Warning. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Activity - Attendance Awareness Activities Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Each school will implement programs and/or incentives specific to theirneeds to improve attendance.
Schools:All Schools
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired
Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Individual schools hold good attendance celebration and students who have 100% attendance are
awarded certificates at the end-of-the-year at each schools' awards day.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross
Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a proficiency in creative and critical thinking expertise, and effective collaborative communication skills by 05/31/2019 as measured by classroomobservations, student performance that demonstrates master of State Course of Study standards, decreased use of paper and hard copy materials.
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Activity - EdCamp Connect Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Following the un-conference approach to professional development, we willplan a full day of sessions to address emerging technology strategies forour teachers in a presenter-led format. The day will provide over 15exciting sessions for teachers, led by teachers.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 Other ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems
Activity - Summer Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
During the month of July, we provide a stipend for our teachers to presentrelevant, creative, and meaningful PD to the teachers in Etowah CountySchools. Following our long prescribed practice of "train the teacher",these sessions are typically attended by an average of 700 teachers eachyear. Over 30 sessions will be available on a variety of topics.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 DistrictFunding
ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting
Activity - Google Apps for Education Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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Goal 7: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED
Strategy 1: WLAN Upgrade - Our entire WLAN will be renovated to meet the standards of 1 wireless access point per 1.2 classrooms. Additionally, servers, switches, and cabling
will be installed. Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support Research Cited: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED from the AL Legislature and AETA
Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE, including theimplementation and use of Google Classroom
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators
Activity - Bring Your Own Device Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowing students to bringtheir personal devices to school for use on our guest wifi. Devices will beused for research, collaboration, assignments, and other educationallyrelevant means.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).
Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A We have received approval from the AAA Oversight Committee. We are now waiting on final
approval of ERATE funding.October 06, 2016 Hal Murphy
Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a proficiency by fortifying viable access points in every classroom so that all students, teachers, and administrators can access network and Internet-based resources by 05/31/2017 as measured by by coverage and density capacity of WLAN networks in schools.
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Goal 8: 50% of our schools will implement or continue a mentoring program that will provide
students with at least one adult advocate who they will meet with for the purpose of mentoring
sessions throughout the year.
Activity - Acquisition of equipment Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary for upgrading allschools
Schools:All Schools
Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 Other ECSTechnologystaff
Activity - Installation of equipment Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama Ahead Act designatedto renovate our wifi and meet established standards.
Schools:All Schools
Technology 11/01/2016 05/31/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation
Activity - Increased BYOD and 1:1 Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to be able to meet thenetwork demands of BYOD and any 1:1 initiative with little or no issues.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,DirectInstruction,Technology
11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 USACTechnology
TechnologyStaff
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Strategy 1: Student Advisory Initiative - District will monitor how individual schools implement programs that best meet the needs of their specific student population to address
academic, behavior, and emotional needs. Category: Develop/Implement Student and School Culture Program Research Cited: http://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-people -- Mentoring is often one component of a program that involves other
elements, such as tutoring or life skills training and coaching. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-
term and contribute to a host of benefits for mentors and mentees.
Measurable Objective 1:collaborate to ensure an increase from 35% to 50% of our schools show improvement in the school climate and learning environment by including one adult advocateper student by 05/25/2017 as measured by local school documentation, timelines, and surveys.
Activity - Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Schools will administer surveys three times during the year to progressmonitor and change activities as indicated by surveys.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Administrators andCounselors
Activity - Individual or Small Group Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Individual schools will determine local schedules that best meet the needsof their specific student population.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
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Activity - REACH Student Advisory Initiative Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions with all schoolcounselors to discuss and implement the ALSDE REACH Student AdvisoryInitative. Counselors will provide turnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
Activity - School Mentoring Local Indicator Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of their mentoring plan.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Activity - Book Studies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
District will provide schools with copies of the books "Mentors, Masters andMrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is a Verb," to be utilized in their mentoringprograms.
Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 DistrictFunding
Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Goal 9: Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders to graduate College and Career Ready
Student
Strategy 1: Use Technology and Communication Tools to Increase Student Achievement - Teachers will implement elements available through Google Apps for Education, using
the newly created student email accounts linked to our domain. Category: Develop/Implement Learning Supports
Measurable Objective 1:80% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of technology and digital resources to provide standards-based instruction and authentic learningactivities in all content areas of responsibilities to facilitate real-life experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in English Language Arts by05/31/2019 as measured by classroom observation, teacher observations, implementation of courses of study - lesson plans, Educate Alabama reports.
Activity - GAFE Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity tools designed foreducators and students
Schools:All Schools
Technology 09/01/2016 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents
Activity - Summer Professional Development Fair Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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A month-long professional development fair designed to give our teachersthe opportunity to gain knowledge in the implementation of the latesttechnology available and also refresher courses to help reinforce thingsthey are already doing in their classroom.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/31/2019 $5000 DistrictFunding
Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
Activity - EdCamp Connect Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
A one-day event that brings together teachers from Etowah County Schooland Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach toprofessional development. The sessions are planned and the schedule iscreated onsite during the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/08/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
Activity - CoffeeEDU Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachers andadministrators from both Etowah County and Gadsden City in an informalsetting - typically in a local coffee shop - to discuss and share strategies,practices, ideas, and thoughts with each other.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/27/2016 09/30/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
Director ofTechnology
Activity - Google Classroom for Tech Coordinators Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's Google Classroom, we areable to push out notifications, share ideas, ask questions, provide updatesand instruction to all TC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has beena tremendously successful means to disseminate important informationand training for TC's to turn around in their schools.
Schools:All Schools
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
09/19/2016 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired
Director ofTechnology
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Goal 10: 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program
Strategy 1: Professionalism - Educators will participate in professional learning on the following topics: Alabama Quality Teaching Standards, Educator Code of Ethics, Parent
Conferences, Confidentiality, and Communication (oral and written) Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support
Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior that includes the positive impact of the Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program by 05/25/2017 as measured by the increase of effectiveeducator retention from XX% in 2015-2016 to XX% in 2016-2017.
Activity - Code of Ethics Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Information presented at New Teacher Orientation
Schools:All Schools
Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell
Activity - Parent Conferences Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Educators
Activity - Confidentiality Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
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Strategy 2: Teaching and Learning - Professional learning will cover the following topics: feedback to students, implementing technology, differentiated instruction, developing
lesson plans, understanding CCRS. Category: Develop/Implement Research Based Best Practices for Continuous Improvement
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Educators
Activity - Communication Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
ProfessionalLearning
Activity - Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards
Schools:All Schools
Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
District Staff
Activity - Feedback to Students Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Mentor andPrincipal
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Activity - Implementing Technology Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Educators
Activity - Differentiated Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
ProfessionalLearning
Activity - Understanding CCRS Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Mentor,Principal,District Staff
Activity - Effective Lesson Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
Source OfFunding
StaffResponsible
Professional Learning
Schools:All Schools
RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 No FundingRequired
Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source
Other
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Acquisition of equipment Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary forupgrading all schools
Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 ECSTechnologystaff
EdCamp Connect Following the un-conference approach to professionaldevelopment, we will plan a full day of sessions to addressemerging technology strategies for our teachers in apresenter-led format. The day will provide over 15 excitingsessions for teachers, led by teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
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No Funding Required
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Total $85800
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Goal SettingConferences/Mentoring
Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identifiedat risk students to develop a plan for success. The teacherwill discuss strengths and weaknesses with students andcommunicate with parents regularly, supply resources,adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities,websites, encouragement, etc.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, after-school tutoring, graphic organizers,etc...)
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Bring Your Own Device Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowingstudents to bring their personal devices to school for use onour guest wifi. Devices will be used for research,collaboration, assignments, and other educationally relevantmeans.
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
CoffeeEDU This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachersand administrators from both Etowah County and GadsdenCity in an informal setting - typically in a local coffee shop -to discuss and share strategies, practices, ideas, andthoughts with each other.
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/27/2016 09/30/2019 $0 Director ofTechnology
Google Apps for Education Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE,including the implementation and use of Google Classroom
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators
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AuthenticReading/Writing/SpeakingActivities
All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexityinto their lessons by building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Management of Network A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligentlyin order to provide stakeholders the ability to use thenetwork when needed.
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
08/08/2016 05/31/2019 $0 NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment
Small Groups/InstructionalGroups
Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, asneeded, to meet the needs of identified students.
Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place studentsinto instructional groups based on cumulative sources ofdata. Teachers will monitor students’ comprehension ofliterary/recreational/information texts beginning in Augustand throughout the year through multiple assessments.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Understanding CCRS Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principal,District Staff
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
Digital Ethics Promote participation in local, national, and internationalorganizations and initiatives that teach professional ethicsregarding the safe use of the Internet and transformativetechnologies. Utilize venues, programs, courses, and/orwebinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/administrators that explain the legal and ethical uses oftechnology including the dangers of cyberbullying, the costof copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how to protect one’sprivacy.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers
Text Evidence Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice inreading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence fromliterature and informational text and through practice withcomplex texts.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Counseling Guidance Plan Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance andCounseling plan
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
GAFE Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity toolsdesigned for educators and students
Technology 09/01/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents
Support Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Reading Specialist Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her timeand the remaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/26/2017 $0 ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators
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Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
Code of Ethics Information presented at New Teacher Orientation Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell
Early Warning Implement an early warning for student absences and builda community-based support and intervention program.
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Attendance AwarenessActivities
Each school will implement programs and/or incentivesspecific to their needs to improve attendance.
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
ELA CCRS Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS;history, science, and career technical teachers will addressthe CCRS Content Literacy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like astaircase of text complexity, so that all students are readyfor the demands of college- and career- level reading nolater than the end of high schoo
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Student and ParentResources
Provide students and parents resources and information tobetter prepare them for the next stage of their education orcareers (PK-12th Grade).
ParentInvolvement
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Horizontal/Vertical Teams All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Teaching with a Purpose All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Collaborative Digital Tools Utilize professional development opportunities for teachersto develop strategies that allow students to learn from fellowstudents through the use of various safe and appropriatecollaborative applications as well as Internet-basededucational social media.
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.
Effective Lesson Plans Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals
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Reflective and long-rangelesson planning
Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers willalign their curriculum with the district pacing guides, CCRScorrelations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.
Instructional Collaborationand Vertical/HorizontalTeams
All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Implementing Technology Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
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Targeted ProfessionalDevelopment
The system curriculum coordinators will lead or providetargeted professional development to close identifiedreading achievement gaps (strategic teaching bestpractices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPE bestpractices), improve college and career student readiness,and utilize 21st Century tools and resources.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Adaptive Digital Content andTexts
Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resourcesto dynamic, interactive, adaptive, multimedia contentpowered by devices that engage, empower, and connectstudents to all forms of learning. Coordinate and hostonline digital textbook materials.
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners
Parent Conferences Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
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Alabama Quality TeachingStandards
Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 District Staff
Longitudinal Data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
Installation of equipment Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama AheadAct designated to renovate our wifi and meet establishedstandards.
Technology 11/01/2016 05/31/2017 $0 ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation
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Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons
Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons (students talking/writing, presenting work tothe class, using manipulatives, journaling, engaged inproblem solving with real-life applications, small groups,21st Century instructional tools, etc.).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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ARI, TIM, and AMSTISupport
AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion(through Regional Support Center) will provide hands-ontrainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Feedback to Students Professional Learning Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor andPrincipal
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Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Instructional Rounds Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Opening student-friendlyobjectives and purpose
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Communication Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 ProfessionalLearning
Google Classroom for TechCoordinators
Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's GoogleClassroom, we are able to push out notifications, shareideas, ask questions, provide updates and instruction to allTC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has been atremendously successful means to disseminate importantinformation and training for TC's to turn around in theirschools.
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
09/19/2016 05/31/2019 $0 Director ofTechnology
Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Math teachersshould include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do,we do, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Use of student owneddevices
Students will bring their personal devices to school for usein classes.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.
EdCamp Connect A one-day event that brings together teachers from EtowahCounty School and Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach to professional development. Thesessions are planned and the schedule is created onsiteduring the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/08/2019 $0 Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
Longitudinal data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include special ed, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), planinterventions, review existing plans and discuss bestpractices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Monitor Implementation ofInstructional Strategies inReading and Math
Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Confidentiality Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 ProfessionalLearning
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District Funding
Reflective and Long-RangePlanning
Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans withthe CCRS/COS, including the Content Literacy Standards.Teachers will align their curriculum with district pacingguides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lessonplans with the ALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (ifapplicable). Science, History, and Career Technicalteachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers(grades 7-12) will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) forthe entire course before school begins. ALCOS, andCCRS, correlations will be noted. Each syllabus will beposted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Higher-Order Questioning All teachers will engage their students in higher levelquestioning in an effort to strengthen understanding of thecontent, through formative assessment, throughout eachlesson (reflect on the objective throughout the lesson) andto reach Tier II and Tier III students.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
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USAC Technology
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Summer ProfessionalDevelopment
During the month of July, we provide a stipend for ourteachers to present relevant, creative, and meaningful PDto the teachers in Etowah County Schools. Following ourlong prescribed practice of "train the teacher", thesesessions are typically attended by an average of 700teachers each year. Over 30 sessions will be available on avariety of topics.
ProfessionalLearning
07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting
Summer ProfessionalDevelopment Fair
A month-long professional development fair designed togive our teachers the opportunity to gain knowledge in theimplementation of the latest technology available and alsorefresher courses to help reinforce things they are alreadydoing in their classroom.
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/31/2019 $5000 Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
Total $10536
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Increased BYOD and 1:1 With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to beable to meet the network demands of BYOD and any 1:1initiative with little or no issues.
AcademicSupportProgram,DirectInstruction,Technology
11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 TechnologyStaff
Installation Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators
Total $1500000
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Activity Summary by School
Below is a breakdown of activity by school.
All Schools
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Use of student owneddevices
Students will bring their personal devices to school for usein classes.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.
Monitor Implementation ofInstructional Strategies inReading and Math
Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Teaching with a Purpose All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Math teachersshould include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do,we do, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Higher-Order Questioning All teachers will engage their students in higher levelquestioning in an effort to strengthen understanding of thecontent, through formative assessment, throughout eachlesson (reflect on the objective throughout the lesson) andto reach Tier II and Tier III students.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons
Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons (students talking/writing, presenting work tothe class, using manipulatives, journaling, engaged inproblem solving with real-life applications, small groups,21st Century instructional tools, etc.).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Reflective and Long-RangePlanning
Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans withthe CCRS/COS, including the Content Literacy Standards.Teachers will align their curriculum with district pacingguides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lessonplans with the ALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (ifapplicable). Science, History, and Career Technicalteachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers(grades 7-12) will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) forthe entire course before school begins. ALCOS, andCCRS, correlations will be noted. Each syllabus will beposted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Longitudinal Data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Support Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Small Groups/InstructionalGroups
Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, asneeded, to meet the needs of identified students.
Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place studentsinto instructional groups based on cumulative sources ofdata. Teachers will monitor students’ comprehension ofliterary/recreational/information texts beginning in Augustand throughout the year through multiple assessments.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
AuthenticReading/Writing/SpeakingActivities
All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexityinto their lessons by building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Text Evidence Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice inreading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence fromliterature and informational text and through practice withcomplex texts.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
ELA CCRS Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS;history, science, and career technical teachers will addressthe CCRS Content Literacy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like astaircase of text complexity, so that all students are readyfor the demands of college- and career- level reading nolater than the end of high schoo
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Instructional Rounds Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
Instructional Collaborationand Vertical/HorizontalTeams
All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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ARI, TIM, and AMSTISupport
AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion(through Regional Support Center) will provide hands-ontrainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners
Targeted ProfessionalDevelopment
The system curriculum coordinators will lead or providetargeted professional development to close identifiedreading achievement gaps (strategic teaching bestpractices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPE bestpractices), improve college and career student readiness,and utilize 21st Century tools and resources.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners
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Digital Ethics Promote participation in local, national, and internationalorganizations and initiatives that teach professional ethicsregarding the safe use of the Internet and transformativetechnologies. Utilize venues, programs, courses, and/orwebinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/administrators that explain the legal and ethical uses oftechnology including the dangers of cyberbullying, the costof copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how to protect one’sprivacy.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers
Student and ParentResources
Provide students and parents resources and information tobetter prepare them for the next stage of their education orcareers (PK-12th Grade).
ParentInvolvement
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Counseling Guidance Plan Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance andCounseling plan
AcademicSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Early Warning Implement an early warning for student absences and builda community-based support and intervention program.
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
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Attendance AwarenessActivities
Each school will implement programs and/or incentivesspecific to their needs to improve attendance.
BehavioralSupportProgram
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Adaptive Digital Content andTexts
Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resourcesto dynamic, interactive, adaptive, multimedia contentpowered by devices that engage, empower, and connectstudents to all forms of learning. Coordinate and hostonline digital textbook materials.
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners
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Collaborative Digital Tools Utilize professional development opportunities for teachersto develop strategies that allow students to learn from fellowstudents through the use of various safe and appropriatecollaborative applications as well as Internet-basededucational social media.
Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.
EdCamp Connect Following the un-conference approach to professionaldevelopment, we will plan a full day of sessions to addressemerging technology strategies for our teachers in apresenter-led format. The day will provide over 15 excitingsessions for teachers, led by teachers.
ProfessionalLearning
07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems
Summer ProfessionalDevelopment
During the month of July, we provide a stipend for ourteachers to present relevant, creative, and meaningful PDto the teachers in Etowah County Schools. Following ourlong prescribed practice of "train the teacher", thesesessions are typically attended by an average of 700teachers each year. Over 30 sessions will be available on avariety of topics.
ProfessionalLearning
07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting
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Acquisition of equipment Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary forupgrading all schools
Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 ECSTechnologystaff
Installation of equipment Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama AheadAct designated to renovate our wifi and meet establishedstandards.
Technology 11/01/2016 05/31/2017 $0 ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation
Installation Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators
GAFE Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity toolsdesigned for educators and students
Technology 09/01/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents
Code of Ethics Information presented at New Teacher Orientation Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell
Parent Conferences Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
Confidentiality Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
Communication Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 ProfessionalLearning
Alabama Quality TeachingStandards
Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 District Staff
Feedback to Students Professional Learning Recruitmentand Retention
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor andPrincipal
Implementing Technology Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators
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Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 ProfessionalLearning
Understanding CCRS Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principal,District Staff
Effective Lesson Plans Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning
10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals
Google Apps for Education Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE,including the implementation and use of Google Classroom
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators
Bring Your Own Device Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowingstudents to bring their personal devices to school for use onour guest wifi. Devices will be used for research,collaboration, assignments, and other educationally relevantmeans.
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).
Summer ProfessionalDevelopment Fair
A month-long professional development fair designed togive our teachers the opportunity to gain knowledge in theimplementation of the latest technology available and alsorefresher courses to help reinforce things they are alreadydoing in their classroom.
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/31/2019 $5000 Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
EdCamp Connect A one-day event that brings together teachers from EtowahCounty School and Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach to professional development. Thesessions are planned and the schedule is created onsiteduring the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.
ProfessionalLearning,Technology
07/10/2017 07/08/2019 $0 Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology
CoffeeEDU This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachersand administrators from both Etowah County and GadsdenCity in an informal setting - typically in a local coffee shop -to discuss and share strategies, practices, ideas, andthoughts with each other.
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
10/27/2016 09/30/2019 $0 Director ofTechnology
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 123© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Whitesboro Elementary School
West End High School
Google Classroom for TechCoordinators
Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's GoogleClassroom, we are able to push out notifications, shareideas, ask questions, provide updates and instruction to allTC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has been atremendously successful means to disseminate importantinformation and training for TC's to turn around in theirschools.
AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology
09/19/2016 05/31/2019 $0 Director ofTechnology
Increased BYOD and 1:1 With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to beable to meet the network demands of BYOD and any 1:1initiative with little or no issues.
AcademicSupportProgram,DirectInstruction,Technology
11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 TechnologyStaff
Management of Network A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligentlyin order to provide stakeholders the ability to use thenetwork when needed.
AcademicSupportProgram,Technology
08/08/2016 05/31/2019 $0 NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment
Total $1562500
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 124© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 125© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
West End Elementary School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 126© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Southside High School
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 127© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 128© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Sardis Middle School
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 129© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Sardis High School
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $13836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Opening student-friendlyobjectives and purpose
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, after-school tutoring, graphic organizers,etc...)
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 130© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Longitudinal data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include special ed, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), planinterventions, review existing plans and discuss bestpractices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 131© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Goal SettingConferences/Mentoring
Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identifiedat risk students to develop a plan for success. The teacherwill discuss strengths and weaknesses with students andcommunicate with parents regularly, supply resources,adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities,websites, encouragement, etc.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Horizontal/Vertical Teams All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Reflective and long-rangelesson planning
Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers willalign their curriculum with the district pacing guides, CCRScorrelations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 132© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 133© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Rainbow Middle School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 134© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 135© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $13836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 136© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Hokes Bluff High School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $13836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 137© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 138© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Highland School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 139© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Glencoe Middle School
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 140© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Glencoe High School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $13836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 141© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
ACIPEtowah County Board of Education
SY 2016-2017 Page 142© 2016 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Gaston School
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
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Opening student-friendlyobjectives and purpose
All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, after-school tutoring, graphic organizers,etc...)
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Longitudinal data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include special ed, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), planinterventions, review existing plans and discuss bestpractices.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Goal SettingConferences/Mentoring
Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identifiedat risk students to develop a plan for success. The teacherwill discuss strengths and weaknesses with students andcommunicate with parents regularly, supply resources,adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities,websites, encouragement, etc.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Horizontal/Vertical Teams All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.
ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
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Reflective and long-rangelesson planning
Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers willalign their curriculum with the district pacing guides, CCRScorrelations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.
AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers
Diverse AP and pre-APCourses
Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers
AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers
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Diverse Career TechnicalCourses
Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors
Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).
CareerPreparation/Orientation
08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors
Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.
Other -MentorSurveys
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors
Individual or Small GroupMentoring
Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty
REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative
Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors
School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans
Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.
Other -MentoringProgram
08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement
Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.
ProfessionalLearning
09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators
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Duck Springs Elementary School
Carlisle Elementary School
Reading Specialist Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her timeand the remaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.
AcademicSupportProgram
08/08/2016 05/26/2017 $0 ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators
Total $33836
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Total $0
Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned
StaffResponsible
Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.
ProfessionalLearning
08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.
Total $0
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