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School Name: Greenfield 2011-12 Principal: Art Lauzon Exec. Dir.: Amy lingrenDistrict: 3 2010-11 Principal: Art Lauzon Exec. Dir.: Amy lingrenSchool Grade History: B A _6_ A B __

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Grade Total Points: 559 535 480

!Impact Factor~Leadersbip (First year principal, first year at school. etc.)

Principal - first year at the school and had surgery in the fall. We lost our Media Specialist to budget (she was the main driver for ELA instruction) and we

had to cut our AP to ! f : z time. These staff were well liked and integral to the school and thelosses demoralized the staff and student body. Need specific focus for classroom observations Need to improve observation/feedback plan RtI team just beginning to get organized

Student Population (Boundary changes, increased number onfree & reduced lunch status.first yearof opportunity scholarship which increased students scoring level 1-2, etc.)

. , Large influx of Kindergarten students that was not anticipated - had to add 3 teachingpositions.

The student population of 4th and 5th grades required additional teachers but our budgetdid not support them.

Fewer children coming from home settings where parents place a high value oneducation

Parents with history of negative school experiencesStudents are not motivated toward academic progress and willing to work for academicrewardsStudents who need more rigorous vocabulary and language skillsLack of high interest, low level difficulty materials to engage children in readingWe need a greater use of manipulatives and all modalities of instruction neededImpact of situational and/or generational poverty on our studentsParent engagement difficult to obtain - we have tried a variety of activities and have anactive PTA

Several v~ry high need students arrived in the lower primary classes without staffing forinterventions including needed behavior interventions.

Staff (Increased number ofnew teachers in testing grades/subjects. loss stuffto 97 day rule, LiS intesting grade-subject, non-reappoints, etc.)

Several of the teachers in yd _51hhad no experience teaching the subjects to which they wereassigned. One teacher has not taught in the classroom in over 10 years.

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The part-time instructional coach was cut due to budget. Three surplus teachers were assigned during fall budget cuts and were not familiar with thecurriculum for the grades they were placed in. Math teachers were assigned to teach writing with little PD. Teachers learning the R T I process and had difficulty implementing interventions.

Professional Development (Number of teachers in testing grades/subjects receiving 10 + days ofProf.Dev. prior to F C-l T testing, # a/new teachers with no Prof Dev. other thanthe required TIP, etc.)

We had to change our Professional Development training on the tly to accommodate districtdirectives and react to staff needs. It was difficult to locate PO trainers who could respond to our needs. Lack of capacity on staff to provide Professional Development in house. Lack of materials to use to provide Professional Development and lack of funds to purchase. TOO many areas of content and instruction need development. PLCs did not have sufficient capacity to function independently to provide PO or follow-throughon PD we were able to provide. Vertical articulation is not in place yet.

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Improvement Actions for Recovery Several teachers have been assigned to new grade levels.We are working to create teacher leaders and distribute leadership responsibilities so that we won't facethe situation again where only one or two people were able to handle duties that have a major impact oninstruction.

We will continue to try to get parents more involved.We are restructuring our interventions and making sure that all teachers in tested grades have theknowledge and ability to access benchmark data.

Subject: Reading ,.. Reading Teacher will meet once a month as a vertical planning team,. The Reading Team will create Reading celebrations to encourage studentsto read more books ( use ideas like Read Across America on Dr. Seuss'Birthday).I" Provide additional Professional Development (PO) for all teachers inGuided Reading,.. Provide additional books for use in Guided Reading.I" Provide additional Professional Development (I'D) for all teachers onRunning Records.I" Reading teachers will teach writing, Grading will include reading levels, benchmark testing from the series andother components.I" Provide additional Professional Development (PO) for all teachers on how

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Subject: Math :,.,.,." " " : ; . ,

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Subject: Science Checking for

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Focus on developing math fluency at all grade levels.Utilize content specs for FeAT 2.0 to guide planning.Math Leads will meet monthly as a vertical planning teamMath Leads need to develop activities to encourage students to stretch theirmath abilities - Sunshine Math?PO to so teachers understand how to select Envisions OR Investigationsmaterials depending on the level and needs of their students.Ensure that all teachers have ALL of the core curriculum materials forteaching mathPurchase manipulatives for math and hold an exchange to get manipulatives tothe right grade level for instructionWe need to ensure that all teachers have enough manipulativesProvide instruction on how to use the manipulativesReinstate Calendar Math type skills block for all grade levelsImplement "Singapore Math" strategies during a math skills blockUse of the computer components of EnVisions Math and other websites toenhance understandingScience Lead Teacher will meet monthly as a vertical planning teamScience Lead teachers will be responsible for developing the Science Fairkick-off and Fair itself Move Mad Science Day to November to kick off Science Fair Move Science Fair to January

All 3rd, 4thand 5thGraders do a Science Fair Project Completion of the project is a percentage of the quarter grade

: Inventory/Purchase science manipulatives CPTA has committed $1500) We have some Science materials but not everyone knows what they are orwhere they are located We have 3 science demonstration carts that need to be stocked andavailable for check out

Subject: Writing ". Writing Teachers will meet once a month as a vertical planning team,. The Writing Team will develop plans to implement more rigorous instructionin vocabulary including a Vocabulary celebration to coincide with Halloweenusing the book Miss Alanineus as a focus.,. Writing instruction will be paired with Reading next year at all grade levelsWe need to "fix" writing instruction quickly in 3rd and 4th grades whiledeveloping writing proficiency starting at KWe will provide professional development focused on writers workshop torall teachers using the America's Choice model and materials we have foundWr:;will purchase grade level sets of mentor texts I touchstone books tor eachgrade level to LIsein modeling writers workshop {S200.00 per set)Purchase Craft Lessons and Nonfiction Craft Lessons books tor teachers touse as book studies on developing writing skills ($38.00 per teacher),. Provide a workshop tor 2nd, Jrd and 41h grade teachers with a trainer fromPearson to explain how writing is scored in a holistic format,. All grade levels will respond to the district writing prompts and we will

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FCIM time in grades 3-5 :2 days of Reading, 2 days of Math and 1 day of Science or Writing

RTI time in K -2 3 days per week G ro up by grade level and focus on Reading first]

I I 2 days of FCIM approach focused on grade level weaknessesL----.------~--~--~-~-:-----.,------------------------ji Priority Focus ' Professional Development

We will tie a Faculty Meeting to each early dismissal day and use thecombined time for Professional Development

Work on developing capacity in-house to allow for easier access toadditional training

General Actions

provide instruction in how to score the tests as a grade level: Purchase of Vocabulary Kits for each grade level ( Elements of Reading by

Beck and McKeown - @$500.00 each) to improve vocabulary instruction anddevelop better word choice

, Use enrichment vocabulary from the Reading series, Third and fourth grades review CD of 20 I 0-20 II level 4-Use as anchor, papers to teach to a level 4, Establish conferencing plan to move writers through the writing process (plan,,. draft, revise, edit, publish),. Writing folders in place for all students, .,. We need to make sure that we are not burdening anyone with too many

responsibilities. New teachers coming to the grade level should be assigned

responsibilities to reduce the load and assist in improving instruction Na one should have an excessive number of responsibilities at the grade

level or school level Each Lead Teacher Team will include a CSS teacher because they need to

be aware of the rigor of the instruction being provided and they haveresources that may be of benefit to general ed teachers

.,. We will develop lead teachers who take responsibility for creating the basiclesson plans for a subject Plans will be shared at weekly grade level meetings so that all teachers

understand the lessons Each teacher will differentiate the plans for their students

); > We need to have consistency across the grade level in assignments andgrading

,.. Data Notebooks Use class profile sheets to allow examination of the achievement of the

entire class and comparison of current levels, Bulletin Boards Student work should be displayed with information about the assignment,

the standard and why the work meets the standards, R T I

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Schedule Wednesdays for Professional Development 3 grade levels perweek

,. Continue to develop RTI Primary - RTI by grade level Intermediate - FCIM for large group focused on test results with RTI

during small group time,. Data Assessment Teams Attend TERC training and disseminate information Data Notebooks for each teacher Use of class profile forms

Use of data at monthly RTVFCIM meetings Provide more training on the use of Limelight and Inform for yd _ s"

Posting Benchmark, PMA and FCAT results by classroom doors Work with Reading teachers to use FAIR data and the Empowering

Teachers website to inform reading instruction Posting FAIR results by classroom doors

.:. PTA Support~ Math Manipulatives). > Science Hands on materialsy Dashing Dolphins replaced by an incentive that we can use in the halls). > Increased funding for the Reading Celebration> - Funding for the revised awards program

.:. Extended Day Changes~ SAl Tutoring during Extended Day - RTI focused,. All low achieving Extended Day funneled in to tutoring classes 3:30 - 4:30;. Reading incentive program in Extended Day- monthly rewards?,. Solicit Extended Day workers through church bulletins.,. Hire certified teachers for tutoring - Tues. IThurs.? SAl funds?.,. Students who require additional assistance but are not enrolled in Extended

Day can attend tutoring sessions until 4:30, with parents picking them up atthat time

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