goal to improve student achievement - mesa, arizona...ensuring the math, ela and science curricula...

SCHOOL CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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Porter Elementary School - 070204145

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GOAL To improve student achievement

AzMERIT scores will increase by at least 5% in both English language arts and mathematics in the spring 2016 testing. English Language Arts: Increase third grade scores from 43% to 48% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase fourth grade scores from 23% to 28% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase fifth grade scores from 30% to 35% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase sixth grade scores from 27% to 32% on AzMERIT 2016. Math: Increase third grade scores from 34% to 39% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase fourth grade scores from 25% to 29% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase fifth grade scores from 50% to 55% on AzMERIT 2016. Increase sixth grade scores from 28% to 33% on AzMERIT 2016. ELL: Increase the number of students who score proficient on the AZELLA 2016 to at least 32%. AIMS 4th grade Science: Increase students' science scores in the meets and exceeds category by at least 5% on the spring 2016 AIMS Science test from 33% to 38%. Attendance: Maintain an attendance rate of at least 90% as measured by 100th day report.

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STRATEGY Strategy 1: School Leadership

Provide strong leadership through leadership teams that share information, coaching opportunities, and shared missions and vision with all stakeholders.


ACTION STEP Action step 1: PLC Leadership Teams

Use instructional leaders and the school improvement team to facilitate the PLC process to increase student achievement. Include professional development to interpret data and increase understanding of current practices.

Status In Progress 08/26/2015


Start-End Dates 08/17/2015 - 05/25/2016

Timeline Notes Continuous

Persons Responsible Paula Warren

ACTION STEP Action Step 2: AVID Elementary Leadership Team




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ACTION STEP Action Step 2: AVID Elementary Leadership Team

Form a leadership team including AVID Elementary principals, Title 1 Specialists and district leaders to make decisions regarding AVID certification. Develop high expectation plans and site priorities for student achievement. Conduct site meetings with teachers to include professional development planning for future staff inservices. Requires funding for AVID Summer Institutes to train staff.



Start-End Dates 07/13/2015 - 05/25/2016

Timeline Notes Added tasks to Action Step November 21. Added funding requirement for AVID summer institute February 10.

Tags Title-I, SW

Persons Responsible Sue Edman, Paula Warren

TASKS 2 of 2 Complete

Monthly AVID Meetings

Completed

Due 5/22/2015

Meet monthly with AVID school site team to make site decisions for AVID certification

Paula Warren (School)

WICOR Professional Development

Completed

Due 5/22/2015

Lead professional development in the high expectations for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading for student learning. Requires funding for professional development


ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Title 1 Committee

Create a committee composed of parents, certificated staff, classified staff, Title 1 Specialist and principal to meet monthly and make decisions regarding school initiatives.



Start-End Dates 08/27/2015 - 05/19/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Coaching Teacher Observation Tool




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ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Coaching Teacher Observation Tool

Conduct professional learning for teachers and staff by Professional Development leader, principal and Title 1 Specialist in expectations for growth and improvement within the MPS Teacher Observation Tool.



Start-End Dates 08/17/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes Changed name to MPS Teacher Observation Tool 11/23/15


ACTION STEP School Improvement Team

Lead committees and grade levels through team decision making. Representatives bring concerns and ideas from classroom teachers to a monthly meeting. Requires funding for a summer planning and review meeting.



Start-End Dates 09/14/2015 - 06/24/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 6: AVID Staff Developers

Training school staff to become AVID Staff Developers April 2016. Teachers and principal apply in fall semester of 2015.



Start-End Dates 11/19/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes AVID provides all expenses for training. Requires Professional Development leave days.

Persons Responsible Sue Edman, Shane McCord, Paula Warren




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STRATEGY 2: Strengthen Instruction for All Students

Strengthen the school's instructional program based on students' needs by: ensuring the math, ELA and science curricula uses research-based, rigorous materials aligned with Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards. ensuring teachers are highly qualified using the HOUSSE rubric or educational standards set by the state. Paraprofessionals are Highly qualified by holding a minimum 60 college credits or passing the paraprofessional test. providing job-embedded, ongoing professional development through the district professional development department as well as approved professionals outside the district at least 4 times per year. This is informed by the teacher evaluation and support systems and tied to teacher and student needs through data analysis and teacher surveys. implementing a whole school reform RTI model using the MesaReads model of intervention which includes differentiation for all students. securing a 90 minute core reading block in grades K-3 and a 60 minute reading block in grades 4-6. Creating AVID WICOR professional development for staff members emphasizing whole school commitments for note-taking and writing during instruction, reading instruction with close reading strategies, collaborative structures, and organizational tools.


ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Highly Qualified Teachers

Hire only highly qualified teachers and ensure the most effective teachers are working with the most at risk students. Ensure equitable distribution of effective teachers. Use the state HQ data to inform this. Send letters to parents if a teacher is not highly qualified.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes Continuous.


ACTION STEP Action Step 2: Curriculum Mapping




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ACTION STEP Action Step 2: Curriculum Mapping

Map curriculum monthly for math and language arts to align to Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards in grades K-6. May require funding for teacher off contract planning hours.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Tags Title-I, SW



AZ.CCRS mapping grades 3/4

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Plan a semester map using ELA standards for semester 1 and 2 in grades 3 and 4 supplementing with stipend for 4 teachers.


AZ.CCRS mapping grades 5/6

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Plan semester curriculum maps in grades 5 and 6 to align to AZ Common Core in ELA supplementing with stipends for 4 teachers.


AZ.CCRS mapping grades K-2

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Plan semester maps in grades K-2 to align to Arizona's Common Core in ELA supplementing with stipends for 9 teachers.


ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Professional Development

Conduct professional development on AVID Elementary WICOR strategies, math intervention strategies, MPS Teacher Observation Tools, comprehension intervention strategies, and differentiated instruction. May require funding for professional development.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Changed Danielson Framework to MPS Teacher Observation Tools 11/23/15

Tags Title-I, SW, PD





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ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Professional Development


Danielson Integration with Teaching

In Progress

Due 5/27/2016

Support Teachers in understanding the Danielson Integration with teaching in alignment with AZCCRS with trainings and updates.


WICOR Training

In Progress

Due 5/27/2016

Train teachers to use the AVID strategies in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization,reading to increase student achievement using Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards. Needs funding for teacher professional development.


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Probationary Teacher Mentoring

Mentor probationary teachers with weekly coaching from professional development specialist and Title 1 School Improvement Specialist. Provide feedback based on the WICOR and Danielson tools.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 5: Professional Learning Communities

Meet weekly on Wednesdays in grade banded professional learning communities divided into K-2, 3-6 or whole school,including special education, to plan schoolwide achievement goals. Meet weekly on Mondays in grade level groups to plan for interventions and specific curriculum.



Start-End Dates 08/19/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Continuous


ACTION STEP Action Step 6: PLC Goals




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ACTION STEP Action Step 6: PLC Goals

Implement refinement of: Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards curriculum mapping, student goals, student engagement, managing student behavior, task analysis, AVID and the Danielson Integration for teaching during PLCs. Create goals and collective commitments for AVID year 3 growth. Create quarterly grade level goals to be posted in hallways.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/25/2016

Timeline Notes Added year 3 and collective commitments to AVID goals.



PLC documentation

In Progress

Due 5/27/2016

Create PLC documentation through minutes and artifacts from weekly meetings.


ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Technology Integration

Conduct professional development to increase classroom usage of technology and district resources and purchase supplies and materials to support technology. Use technology on a daily basis to support curriculum.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Combined action steps to include technology PD with Technology integration. 8/26/15

Tags TECH





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ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Technology Integration


Google Hangout Training

Suspended

Due 5/22/2014

Interdistrict electronic collaboration site training.


MyMath Online Components

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Expand teaching opportunities with the online components of the MyMath program for grades K-5. Continue training in resources connected to the program.


Device Training

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Provide training in digital devices for classroom use. Requires trainers from technology department.

Nathan Myers (LEA) , Paula Warren (School)

ACTION STEP Action Step 8: AZCCRS Development

Conduct professional development on lesson planning, differentiated instruction, goal setting, MesaReads classes, 8 mathematical practices of the Common Core, and ELA instructional shifts. Requires funding for trainings.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 06/30/2016

Tags Title-I, SW, PD


ACTION STEP Action Step 9: Instructional Feedback

Conduct walk-through observations by principal in all classrooms and provide feedback on MPS Teacher Observation Tool evaluation. Use coaching format by Title 1 School Improvement Specialist.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 05/27/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 10: AVID Learning Focused Observations




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ACTION STEP Action Step 10: AVID Learning Focused Observations

Provide feedback on informal observations of classroom teaching by Title 1 Specialist who will provide coaching opportunities for refinements to the AVID process on a monthly basis.



Start-End Dates 09/07/2015 - 05/23/2016

Timeline Notes Changed to reflect the AVID coaching process format.


ACTION STEP Action Step 11: Professional Development Training

Refine knowledge of MPS Teacher Observation Tool for teaching, AZCCRS implementation, AVID WICOR strategies and other district initiatives through Title 1 district funded professional development opportunities.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added AVID WICOR August 26


ACTION STEP Action Step 12: AVID Elementary WICOR lessons

Implement a variety of instruction using technology and AVID training resources with consistency and fidelity to engage students with the AVID WICOR process. Instruction to include writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. May require funding for books and materials.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes Changed the title to AVID Elementary WICOR lessons rather than Student Engagement to better reflect AVID Elementary. Moved for all students rather than intervention.

Tags Title-I, SW





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STRATEGY 3: Intervention Program for Struggling Students

Intervention program for struggling students to provide extended learning time based on identified achievement gaps. Redesign the school year to include additional time for student learning and teacher collaboration.


ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Math Intervention

Hire instructional assistants to conduct Tier 2 lessons in a math intervention setting with grades 3 and 6. Instructional assistants work one on one with grades 4 and 5 to assist with most intensive students. Intervention 4 days per week with lessons planned by the classroom teachers. Tiers 1 and 3 interventions provided by the classroom teachers. District unit reviews and assessments to determine placement. Initial placement based on math diagnostic data. Purchase supplies as needed to support math instruction.



Start-End Dates 09/14/2015 - 05/23/2016

Timeline Notes Changed wording to reflect math intervention setting rather than math lab. We do not have an actual math lab where a certified interventionist makes and supervises the lessons. Aides work in a variety of locations. Data showed grades 4 and 5 needed most intensive help with an aide one on one with a student. Grades 3 and 6 continue to have the instructional assistant work with groups of 5. Revised 11/18/15

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 2: Kindergarten Instructional Asst.




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ACTION STEP Action Step 2: Kindergarten Instructional Asst.

Hire highly qualified instructional assistants to push in intervention for kindergarten in reading and math to facilitate Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards learning.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Wording change to reflect use of only 1 IA Kindergarten IA works in all 3 classrooms Wording changed 12/30/15 to reflect additional aide hired for second semester.


ACTION STEP Action Step 3: English Language Support

Create ILLPs for our ELL students in the third through sixth grade classrooms. Create a first and second combination class to support the 4 hour block. Ensure SEI classroom instruction in kindergarten with HQ ELD teacher. Have an SEI tech in classrooms daily during reading interventions.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags ELL



SEI tech

Completed

Due 5/22/2014

Hire a highly qualified SEI tech to assist in the language block for ELL students


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Reading Intervention Lab




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ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Reading Intervention Lab

Implement a reading lab for tiered intervention with the highest need students in grades 1-5. Hire a certified interventionist and highly qualified instructional assistants. Utilize research based reading routines and lessons from Phonics Lesson Library, 95% Group chip kits, One Minute Solution, MesaReads, and teacher made resources to provide intervention in the five areas of reading. Requires funding for materials and instructors. Ensure 30 minute block for intensive students aligning with 30 minutes of leveled instruction in regular classroom. Additional intensive 30 minutes to be met in classroom.

Status Suspended 12/30/2015


Start-End Dates 09/14/2015 - 05/20/2016

Timeline Notes Changed the materials to reflect current practices. Added the grades 1-5 to specify which grades were serviced by the reading lab 11/18/15 Interventionist resigned mid-year. Leadership decision was to suspend the reading lab and have the reading aides move to push-in model for the remainder of the year. This will be reevaluated in June during leadership meetings. 12/30/15

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 5: Tutoring

Provide after school math and reading tutoring for below grade level students in grades 3 through 6. Tutoring to follow the AVID WICOR guidelines for student achievement goals.



Start-End Dates 10/29/2015 - 03/24/2016

Timeline Notes Tutoring to be funded in grades 3-6 for the 15-16 school year.

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 6: Summer School




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ACTION STEP Action Step 6: Summer School

Provide summer school in both reading and math for the highest need students.

Status Not Begun 08/26/2015


Start-End Dates 06/06/2016 - 06/24/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Move On When Reading

Provide interventions aligned with the Move on When Reading standards to assure student reading readiness by the third grade. Identify students below grade level with AzMERIT scores in fourth grade and create a plan for instruction and interventions. Identify students in K-3 using DIBELS and formatives to create a plan for instruction and interventions. Inform parents of student needs as well as progress toward grade level. Requires funding for interventions.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added informing parents and AzMERIT for fourth 8/26/15 No students in fourth grade were identified as needing retention in reading according to the AzMERIT scores 11/16/15

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 8: ELD Classroom

Implement a 4 hour reading block in ELD classrooms in grades K,1 and 2 in self-contained classrooms. The teachers will receive ELD training on the highest round including 12 additional hours.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added kindergarten as a self-contained in 2015-16 as we no longer have a waiver.

Tags ELL


ACTION STEP Action Step 9: Reading Fluency Monitoring




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ACTION STEP Action Step 9: Reading Fluency Monitoring

Monitor progress in reading fluency using DIBELS monthly for all students, including FEP, to insure progress in reading and placement in reading interventions, if necessary. Monitor reading lab growth until 12/2/15 and monitor classroom interventions 5/13/16.



Start-End Dates 09/24/2015 - 05/02/2016

Timeline Notes Changed wording to follow interventions after reading lab was suspended beginning in January 2016. Comparisons will be made for students in interventions with certified interventionist and classrooms as a push in model.


ACTION STEP Action Step 10: Student Growth SPED

Monitor progress of SPED students and lowest quartile students using IEPs and standards proficiency documents to ensure the progress and growth of these students. Include SPED students with regular education students when appropriate and necessary to ensure continued progress. Include SPED students in DIBELS for teacher monitoring.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added including SPED students in DIBELS as this had been an option. All ED students are now being included with regular education students.

Tags SPED


ACTION STEP Action Step 11: Reading Tiered Intervention




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ACTION STEP Action Step 11: Reading Tiered Intervention

Implement the RTI model with tiered interventions for all students in reading 4 days per week, which will require hiring highly qualified instructional assistants. Students needing Special Education support to receive services during this time 5 days per week. Teachers to provide instructional assistants with comprehensive lesson plans to assure extra intervention time for students with the highest needs. May require funding for materials and trainings.



Start-End Dates 09/14/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes moved to intervention rather than all students. Removed certified interventionist. Added teachers providing lesson plans for instructional assistants. 12/30/15.

Tags Title-I, SW


STRATEGY 4: Data-driven Decision Making

Use data to inform instruction and interventions in reading and mathematics for students most academically at-risk using Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards as the guide. Provide time and collaboration on the use of data.


ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Common Planning

Develop a schedule with minimum 45 minutes common planning/data analysis collaboration time for grade level teams to meet weekly on Mondays. Block a one hour time on Wednesdays for whole school collaboration and integration of SPED.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Changed the schedule to reflect the common planning time of 45 minute PLC grade level time Monday. We also have one hour of PLC every Wednesday.


ACTION STEP Action Step 2: AZCCRS Goal Setting




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ACTION STEP Action Step 2: AZCCRS Goal Setting

Identify quarterly goals for grade levels in math and ELA. Use data to create SMART goals and a strategy for implementation. Quarterly goals posted on hallway board as well as each classroom. Goals shared each quarter with the SIAC/Title 1 Committee.



Start-End Dates 08/17/2015 - 03/28/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Student Goal Setting

Create SMART goals and AVID goals with individual students. Students keep goals in AVID notebooks for review.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 04/29/2016

Timeline Notes Added SMART goals and AVID goals as not all goals for AVID will have a timeline (such as organization). Students keep goals in AVID notebooks.


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: PLC Norms

Develop and review norms for professional learning communities based on the AVID norms for professional development.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added the AVID norms.


ACTION STEP Action Step 5: Common Formative Assessments

Develop and implement common formative assessments in both ELA and math monthly, then use data to drive instruction.



Start-End Dates 08/31/2015 - 05/20/2016

Timeline Notes added math and ELA and monthly to make it measurable.





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ACTION STEP Action Step 6: Monitor Incentive Goals

Develop incentive goals and monitor student progress via common formative assessments by grade level teams.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 06/17/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Data Driven Instruction

Monitor and evaluate ongoing implementation of Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards, effective strategies, and data analysis among teams using data from DIBELS, math formatives and reading formatives. Review monthly to form differentiated groupings and revise curriculum maps.



Start-End Dates 08/31/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added monthly and specific measurements. Added differentiated groupings.


ACTION STEP Action Step 8: Create Data Wall

Create a data wall where teachers track progress of grade level growth in DIBELS progress monitoring. Analyze grade level growth in students and skills on a monthly basis.



Start-End Dates 08/28/2015 - 05/13/2016

Timeline Notes Changed student growth to grade level growth. The data wall is in a public space that cannot secure individual student data. August 29, 2014 Wall only reflects DIBELS progress monitoring.


ACTION STEP Action Step 9: AVID Data Meetings




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ACTION STEP Action Step 9: AVID Data Meetings

Conduct quarterly AVID meetings with AVID site team to assess individual progress data using the AVID assessment rubric for students.



Start-End Dates 09/23/2015 - 05/25/2016

Timeline Notes changed to individual meetings rather than school certification.


ACTION STEP Action Step 10: Classified Data Trainings

Conduct quarterly trainings with classified staff on testing and student data.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 05/26/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 11: Math Diagnostic Assessments

Monitor subgroups math to ensure progress and growth in diagnostic math assessments. Create leveled groups based on student intervention needs in the math domains in AZCCRS. Conduct professional development for monitoring and planning assessments and data.



Start-End Dates 08/26/2015 - 05/05/2016

Timeline Notes Renamed Math Diagnostic assessments and changed the description to better match AZCCRS domains.


ACTION STEP Action Step 12: SCIP Quarterly Reviews

Conduct quarterly reviews with Title 1 School Improvement team consisting of specialists, teachers, parents and classified staff. Analyze effectiveness of programs through data. Make decisions based on data provided in needs assessment.



Start-End Dates 08/27/2015 - 05/12/2016

Timeline Notes Added needs assessment to indicate continuation.





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ACTION STEP Action Step 13: AVID Certification

Analyze progress twice a year using the AVID certification self study to increase our level as an AVID Elementary school. Use data to continually improve strategies for student success skills as well as community involvement in developing college and career readiness life skills.



Start-End Dates 07/13/2015 - 05/27/2016


STRATEGY 5: Coordinated and Comprehensive Services

Provide a cohesive and seamless instructional support system for all students based on implementation of RTI model. Establish a school environment that improves school safety and discipline. Address other non-academic factors that impact student achievement, such as students social, emotional and health needs. Provide ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement.


ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Family Academic Nights

Conduct family literacy and STEM nights. Each grade level will plan an activity that involves the students and their families and is connected to Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards. Requires funding for parental involvement and take home activities.



Start-End Dates 10/01/2015 - 05/19/2016

Tags Title-I, SW





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ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Family Academic Nights


Family Literacy Night

In Progress

Due 5/26/2016

Involve K-6 students and parents in reading in an evening event educating parents about Arizona's Common Core ELA standards. Requires purchase of materials.


Family STEM night

Completed

Due 5/26/2016

Conduct a fall family STEM night to incorporate families in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning in the schools. Include 21st Century Learner goals for parents. Requires funding for instructional assistants and materials.


ACTION STEP Action Step 2: Family Literacy Program

Conduct Family Literacy Program for parents to participate in learning English. Conduct sessions for fostering parenting skills and access to resources and information.



Start-End Dates 08/17/2015 - 05/19/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Family Support Specialist

Hire a 35 hour Family Support Specialist to assist in educating families and including community members in the school.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Computer Lab Technician




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ACTION STEP Action Step 4: Computer Lab Technician

Hire a 10 hour computer lab technician to maintain a computer lab and new technology.



Start-End Dates 08/03/2015 - 06/03/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 5: Parent and Child Involvement Time

Involve parents in a PACT (parent and child together) time where parents learn alongside their children to gain an understanding of the student's curriculum. This is a 2 hour weekly component of the Family Literacy Program and the Family Engagement Program. May require funding for materials.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 6: Title 1 Preschool

Implement a preschool program through Mesa Public Schools. Hire a highly qualified early childhood teacher to teach 2 half day classes. Prepare 4 and 5 year olds with kindergarten readiness skills based on Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards.



Start-End Dates 08/13/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Title 1 Parental Involvements

Involve parents in the Title 1 program through an annual Title 1 meeting, newsletters, quarterly meetings, written notices and school messenger. Provide parents with the parent compact and pledge. Include electronic newsletter and newsfeed when possible.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes Added electronic newsletter as that is a school-wide change. Changed 1/26/15





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ACTION STEP Action Step 7: Title 1 Parental Involvements

ACTION STEP Action Step 8: Kindergarten Transition

Provide kindergarten transition summer school program for students entering kindergarten in fall 2016. Include kindergarten and preschool roundup in January for fall 2016.



Start-End Dates 01/01/2016 - 06/24/2016

Tags Title-I, SW

Persons Responsible Paula Warren, Patricia Wise


Kindergarten Prep Class

In Progress

Due 5/28/2015

Conduct an open house for preschoolers entering kindergarten. Community meeting coordinated with First Things First.


ACTION STEP Action Step 9: Junior High Transition

Implement Step-up transition program for 6th graders entering junior high. Include a campus visit in January and guest speakers in spring 2016. Include AVID visitors for AVID elective.



Start-End Dates 01/01/2016 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Added AVID visitors 8/27/15

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 10: Alternative Learning Center

Conduct an alternative learning center for multiple schools as a behavior management and dropout prevention strategy.



Start-End Dates 08/12/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 11: AVID Parent Education




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ACTION STEP Action Step 11: AVID Parent Education

Educate parents in overview of AVID academic and cultural strategies for student success. Conduct 2 or more parent meetings per year to address community education. May require materials for information and parental involvement.



Start-End Dates 09/03/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes Added or more to the two as we usually do three nights.

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 12: Parent Volunteers

Initiate a drive to request parent volunteerism at least 1 time per school year. Coordinate with school parent group and community members.



Start-End Dates 08/10/2015 - 05/26/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 13: AVIDly Involved Parents

Conduct a parental education class to promote college and career goals for their children using AVID strategies. Parents participate in learning the academic expectations of the school as well as ways to stay involved in their student's achievement. Class led by a highly qualified family literacy specialist.



Start-End Dates 08/24/2015 - 05/26/2016

Timeline Notes This class is being taught in conjunction with the family literacy class. Parents learn the AVID strategies of WICOR while refining their English skills. Changed 11/17/15

Tags Title-I, SW


ACTION STEP Action Step 14: Title III Tutoring




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ACTION STEP Action Step 14: Title III Tutoring

Provide tutoring for second language learners after school as a coordinated service with the ELAD department. Requires funding from Title III for teacher tutors.



Start-End Dates 10/26/2015 - 03/11/2016

Tags Title-III


ACTION STEP Action Step 15: AVID Showcase School

Provide an open house to showcase Porter's adoption of the AVID Elementary System. The Showcase School is open to the state for interested parties to visit. All AVID District Leaders for the United States attending a Showcase in November 2015.



Start-End Dates 01/01/2016 - 01/29/2016

Timeline Notes Added AVID District Leaders Showcase at Porter in November 2015.


ACTION STEP Action Step 16: After School Clubs

Provide after school clubs for all students. Work with outside agencies to provide materials and lessons. Coordinated with grants and community groups. May require funding for materials.



Start-End Dates 10/26/2015 - 03/25/2016


STRATEGY 6: Plan development,implementation,and evaluation

Incorporate a well defined plan through development, implementation, and evaluation by peers, school improvement teams and LEA support systems.


ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Sch. Improvement Advisory Council




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ACTION STEP Action Step 1: Sch. Improvement Advisory Council

Recruit and implement a School Improvement Advisory Council to be reflective of the demographics within the school boundaries to review school policies and recommend changes and improvements.



Start-End Dates 08/27/2015 - 05/20/2016

Timeline Notes Our SIAC is more reflective of the community involvement than the old title of FIAT. This allows for a broad range of policy review including Title 1. 1/26/2015


ACTION STEP Action Step 2: SCIP Planning

Plan, implement, and evaluate the School Continuous Improvement Plan with a Title 1 committee consisting of teachers, principal, Title 1 school improvement specialist, parents and classified staff. Review plan at least 4 times per year.



Start-End Dates 06/08/2015 - 05/27/2016



Quarterly Review 2

Completed

Due 12/15/2015

Review data and SCIP plan with committee. Make changes to plan and budget, if necessary.


Quarterly Review 3

In Progress

Due 2/20/2016

Review data from reading lab, DIBELS and AVID. Review SCIP plan and make changes as necessary.


Quarterly Review 4

In Progress

Due 5/22/2016

Review effectiveness of SCIP plan and programs. Make changes to SCIP for end of year. Plan for summer meeting annual review.


Needs Assessment Review

In Progress

Due 5/26/2015

Conduct a meeting to review previous SCIP and form a needs assessment and review with parents.




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ACTION STEP Action Step 3: Needs Assessments

Conduct a needs assessment with parents and staff. Review needs assessment results, test results, benchmark assessments and former plans to create a new school continuous improvement plan. Conduct changes and reviews with the Title 1 Committee throughout the year.



Start-End Dates 08/27/2015 - 05/27/2016

Timeline Notes Changed the word AIMS as our data source. 1/26/2015


ACTION STEP Action Step 4: School Plan Sharing

Share results of school plan with all stakeholders regarding data and results from the needs assessment.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 05/27/2016


ACTION STEP Action Step 5: Title 1 Peer Reviews

Work closely with Title 1 department for assistance in technical support and peer review process.



Start-End Dates 08/27/2015 - 05/26/2016

Tags TECH


ACTION STEP Action Step 6: School Wide Plan

Implement a schoolwide plan with external team viewing alignment of budget with school plan.



Start-End Dates 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016

Persons Responsible Sue Edman

ACTION STEP Action Step 7: LEA Plan support




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ACTION STEP Action Step 7: LEA Plan support

Review plan and site decisions by LEA team with support from LEA and school district leaders.



Start-End Dates 08/06/2015 - 06/01/2016


TOTAL PLAN FUNDS: $0.00

Budgeted $0.00

Actual $0.00

goal to improve student achievement - mesa, arizona...ensuring the math, ela and science curricula...

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