lancaster isd instructional services department goals 2010-2011

Lancaster ISD

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICESDEPARTMENT GOALS 2010-2011

Lancaster ISD

Who we are…..

Mariann Middleton - Assistant [email protected] 972-218-1400

James Browden - Director of Fine [email protected] 972-218-1423

Beverly Chinn - Director of Advanced Academics/Research and [email protected] 972-218-1623

Anita McPartland - Director of Instructional Technology and Strategic [email protected] 972-218-1414

Pat Sadberry - Director of School [email protected] 972-218-1420

Alan Steel - Chief Technology [email protected] 972-218-1495

Patricia Wright - Director of Special [email protected] 972-218-1639

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Curriculum & Instruction

The area of curriculum and instruction supports the goals outlined in the Lancaster Independent School District Strategic Plan, the District Improvement Plan, the Board of Trustees goals and the goals of the Superintendent.

In order to improve student performance and promote academic improvement:

A comprehensive assessment system will be developed collaboratively with input from teachers and implemented district wide.

A progress monitoring system will be designed and implemented to measure learning and to identify students who are in need of interventions.

To ensure that curriculum resources are aligned a monitoring and review process will be designed and implemented.

A staff development plan designed to accelerate learning based on identified instructional needs will be implemented.

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Metrics- Math Common Assessments

Math Common Assessments Met Expectations

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100

CFA 1 CFA 2

grade 1grade 2grade 3grade 4grade 5grade 6grade 7grade 8Alg 1- LMSAlg 1- LHSGeomAlg 2Pre-Cal

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Metrics- Science Common Assessments

Science Common Assessment Met Expectations

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100

CFA 1 CFA 2

grade 1

grade 2

grade 3

grade 4

grade 5

grade 6

grade 7

grade 8

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

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Metrics- Commended Performance on Math Common Assessments

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5

10

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35

40

CFA 1 CFA 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Pre Cal

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Metrics- Grade Rate Distribution

Grade Rate Distribution

32%

50%

13%

5%

ABCF

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Metrics- Elementary Interventions

2209

863

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1000

1500

2000

2500

Number of Students Receiving Interventions

No Interventions Interventions

69%

31%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Percent of Students Receiving Interventions

No Interventions Interventions

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Metrics- Staff Development

38

72

4

58

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80

Staff Development Attendance

Math

Science

InstructionalStrategies

Technology

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Dashboard – First Quarter

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Questions / Discussions

Instructional Services

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Fine Arts Department

Dr. James E. Browden, II, Director

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Implementation of the Strategic Plan – Mutual Commitments & Expectations

Strategy 4: In concert with the learner, family and instructional staff, we will refine and consistently implement throughout the district a system to ensure students achieve personally challenging goals related to academics, interest and career aspirations.

All Fine Arts teachers will understand that: No new program or service will be accepted unless it is consist with the Strategic Plan, benefits clearly justify costs and provisions are made for staff development and program evaluation.

No program or service will be retained unless it makes an optimal contribution to the benefits continue to justify the cost.

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Goal #1 - Increase All Fine Arts participation in the transition grades from 5th -6th and 8th – 9th

Activities Develop and Implement a system to ensure that student’s

are placed/directed into fine arts classes that will address their needs as they relate to the students abilities/gifts and/or potential. Students will be identified for recommendations by February 2011. A department checklist will be designed to ensure consistency across campuses and disciplines.

Metrics: All Fine Arts Advanced Classes will increase a least by 10%.

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Activities: Develop and Implement a system to ensure that

student’s are placed/directed into fine arts classes that will address their needs as they relate to the students abilities/gifts and/or potential. Students will be identified for recommendations by February 2011. A department checklist will be designed to ensure consistency across campuses and disciplines.

Metrics: All Fine Arts Advanced Classes will increase a least by 10%.

Goal #1 - Increase All Fine Arts participation in the transition grades from 5th -6th and 8th – 9th

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Goal #2 - Fine Arts students’ awareness and the opportunity to attend a college or university.

Activities: Expand the Fine Arts College Prep Project utilized in Dance

to all Fine Arts disciplines. Students from grades 9th – 12th will fulfill the requirements

as recommended of the Fine Arts College Prep Document. Review, monitor and adjust the data collected to better

meet student’s needs. Provide Professional Development to ensure consistency

across all Fine Arts discipline.

Metrics: At least 85% of Fine Arts seniors will receive either

acceptance letters and/or a scholarship to a college or university.

100% of the Fine Arts underclassman will participate in the Fine Arts College Prep project.

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Goal #3 - Increase Technology usage in the Fine Arts Classes. Focus Groups: Band, Choir and Orchestra.

Activities: Professional Development for all music computer programs to

ensure consistency across campuses as well as broaden the knowledge base in the district.

Align/Sync teacher electronic grade book to incorporate an audio portion for a more in-depth and comprehensive student portfolio.

UIL Materials are available therefore we will save on some material.

Through the use of Smart Music the Student will be exposed to multiple enrichment material to better meet their needs.

Web-based program does not require district maintenance.

Metrics: 100% of the Fine Arts Music performance teachers will utilize

either Finale or Sibelius to enhance classroom instruction. At least 10% of performing arts students will utilize Smart Music

at home.

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Fine Arts Department

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Advanced AcademicsResearch and EvaluationELAR/Social Studies/LOTE

Beverly Johnson Chinn, Ph.D., Director

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Advanced Academic Services

Gifted and Talented Program, 1st – 12th Grades International Baccalaureate Primary Years

Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years

Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma

Programme Advanced Placement Program

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Student Enrollment - Elementary

Gifted and Talented

IB Primary Years Program (Pleasant Run Elementary)

218

345

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GT

PYP

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Student Enrollment - Secondary

Gifted and Talented

IBMYP (Lancaster Middle and High Schools)

IBDP (Lancaster High School)

AP (Lancaster High School)

258

2269

45

199

0 1000 2000 3000

GT

MYP

DP

AP

Enrollment

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Department Goals and Metrics Goal 1

Improve levels of compliance with the Texas State Plans for Gifted and Talented by five indicators

Goal 2 Develop an RtI Model for

Advanced Academics

Metrics for Goal 1 Parent/Campus Surveys Course Offerings Texas Performance

Standards Projects Compare District Review

with State Plan

Metrics for Goal 2 Professional Development

Agenda Sign-in Sheets Progress Reports/Report

Cards

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Goals/Metrics cont.

Goal 3 Monitor instruction in

ELAR/SS/LOTE

Goal 4 Provide performance

reports from local, state, and international assessments

Metrics for Goal 3 Classroom Observations

(number) Benchmark Scores

Metrics for Goal 4 Document Reports Professional Development

Agendas

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Advanced Academics, et al.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGYINTERNET SAFETY

Anita McPartlandDirector of Instructional Technology

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Instructional Technology

Goal 1 – Update LISD Technology Plan Metrics: District Needs Survey & STaR Chart Completion

Goal 2 – Increase Technology Integration Metrics: Staff development offerings & participation

Goal 3 – Increase Student Technology Literacy Metrics: Eighth grade literacy assessment

Goal 4 – Increase Staff Technology Literacy Metrics: Staff development offerings & participation

Goal 5 – Technology Professional Development Metrics: Offerings & Delivery types

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Student Technology Regulations

Student Internet Safety

Access to the Internet is for instructional purposes

Internet access is filtered for categories considered inappropriate

Prohibits disclosure of personally identifiable information

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User Responsibilities #7 – Students may not distribute personal

information by electronic communications #8 – Students should never make

appointments with online contacts #9 – Students may not respond to requests

for personally identifying information #15 & #16 – Electronic systems may not

be used to access or transmit inappropriate communications

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Electronic CommunicationsSocial Networking - Newsgroups, chat, blogs, wikis Student participation is permissible under

appropriate supervision by authorized staffProhibited uses are outlined #3 – use of the Internet or electronic

communications to threaten #4 – sending or posting inappropriate

electronic messages.


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Student Agreement Appropriate Uses: #2 – Keep individual accounts secure #3 – ethical and proper use of electronic

communications

Inappropriate Uses #6 – accessing inappropriate websites #7 – posting or accessing inappropriate

messages or materials


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Internet Safety Initiatives District Anti-bullying Campaign

Take a Stand, Lend a Hand, Stop Bullying

Internet Safety specific lessons taught in our computer classes and libraries

Internet Safety materials distributed at campuses and meetings

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Instructional Technology

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Pat Sadberry, Director

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Goal 1

Goal:• Meet 100% of

state and federal requirements, deadlines, and reporting for state and federal programs (including but not limited to all Title Programs, SES, DATE/TIF Grant).

Metrics: TEA Initial

Compliance Review TEA Program

Evaluation/Expenditure Reports

Grant/Program Applications

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Goal 2

Goal: Conduct 10-15

math and science classroom visits weekly at LMS and LHS to support district’s math/science initiatives.

Metrics: Classroom visit

schedule/Feedback/Walkthrough Form

Campus Sign-in Log

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Goal 3

Goal: Expand/support

Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) system to current TAP campuses and the campuses that are not implementing it, and seek more funds for sustainability of the TAP system.

Metrics: Number of grant

applications submitted and/or awarded

Leadership/Cluster meeting sign-in/agendas

Campus Sign-in Log

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Goal 4

Goal: Work with first

year TAP schools on implementation in compliance with the approved TIF grant.

Metrics: Grant Planning

Year Checklist/Activities

Meeting agendas/minutes

Campus Visit documentation

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Teacher Advancement Program (TAP)

2006-07 school year – 2 campuses





2010-2011-Funding for two additional campuses beginning 2011-2012 school year

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Four Key Elements of Success

Multiple career paths give qualified teachers opportunities to take on more responsibility and be compensated for doing so

Ongoing applied professional growth provides teachers with school-based professional development during the school day

Instructionally focused accountability ties classroom observations to teaching skills and student achievement

Performance-based compensation means that teachers are compensated differentially based on the increased demands of the positions they hold, how well they perform in those positions, the quality of their instructional performance and their students' achievement growth

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Multiple Career Paths

TRADITIONAL Teacher position only All teachers

essentially have the same qualifications, responsibilities, authority and are assessed in the same way

Principals are there to provide support, impose discipline and assess teacher effectiveness

TAP MODEL Allows for advancement

while allowing the teacher to remain in the classroom:

Each step on the career path requires increased skills and knowledge and offers additional authority, responsibility and compensation

Mentor and master teachers become part of the TAP Leadership Team led by the principal

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Ongoing Applied Professional Growth

TRADITIONAL Individual

teachers go to selected training sessions and try to implement new practices on their own

TAP MODEL Provides time during

the school day for teachers to help one another to learn about and use effective teaching practices in their classrooms

Provides the structure to effectively implement curriculum and doesn’t act as an “add on”

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Instructionally Focused Accountability

TRADITIONAL Uses evaluation

standards that are often unclear or inadequate

Teacher evaluations are usually infrequent and provide little follow-up help and then only for problems, never for growth

Rarely are rewards linked to how well a teacher does on the evaluations

TAP MODEL Uses clear comprehensive

teaching standards that all teachers are trained to meet

Ongoing classroom support and coaching is provided to all teachers for improvement, not just for remediation

Good evaluations are rewarded financially

TAP evaluations ensure that all teachers have the opportunity to grow and become better instructors so that their students will achieve more

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Performance-Based Compensation

TRADITIONAL Compensation

is based on years on the job and training credits/units accumulated and ignores individual performance and effort

TAP MODEL Compensation is given for taking on

increased responsibility and authority

Salary augmentations for mentor and master positions

Bonus awards are earned based on performance:

- 50% skills, knowledge and responsibility

- 30% classroom-level value-added achievement gains

- 20% school-level value-added achievement gains

TAP salary enhancements are all over and above traditional salary schedule

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TAP Value Added Scores

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2010

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Teacher Retention Rate

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LISD05-06

LISD08-09

LISD09-10

TAP Schools

LISDLLL

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Teacher Retention Rate

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100

Math Science Reading

Before TAP

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

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School Improvement

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TECHNOLOGY

Alan SteelChief Technology Officer

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Technology

Goal 1Resolve Technology requests within 24 hours Use Eduphoria statistical information Maintain stock of most common

hardware Increase Technician to computer ratio

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Technology

Goal 2Enhance District Website Utilize key communicators to provide

current campus and department information

Expand teacher usage and class web pages - including online homework submission

Establish an online store Expand the use of video content

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Technology

Goal 3Increase Viable Technology Utilize the STaR chart data to increase

access to campus technology and build upon it

Utilize technology increase communication through areas identified in the Strategic Plan

Utilize the Technology Plan to guide technology within the classroom

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Technology

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Special Education Department

A Service Not A Placement

Patricia Wright, Director

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Special Education Team

Director Intervention Specialist Assessment Specialist Ed. Diagnosticians School Psychologist Speech Supervisors Speech Assistants Behavior Specialist Record Clerk Administrative Assistant Administrative Clerk

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Special Education Campus Staff

17 Elementary Teachers

15 Para-professionals

12 Middle School Teachers


10 High School Teachers


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Ensure the special education program of Lancaster ISD is in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Ensure the implementation of a Continuum of Services for all identified special education students served in least restrictive environment.

Special Education Goals and Responsibilities

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Continuum of Service

Homebound

Specialized support

TC, TU, BAC, VAC

In Class SupportInclusion, Content Mastery,

Resource

General Education Mainstream

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ComplianceState

Performance PlanSPP

Indicators6 & 7

LRE 3-5 Early Childhood

Come

Indicators 11 & 12Timely Initial Evaluations

Early ChildhoodTransition Timeline

Indicators 13 & 14

Secondary TransitionPost-school outcomes

Grade 12 Year Out Follow-up


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DiscretionaryPlacementDAEP, ISS,

OSS

Representation

Identification

Dropout Rateand

Graduation Rate

LRE3-5

6-1112-21

TAKSPassing

ParticipationYear After

Exit

Performance Based

MonitoringPBMAS


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Develop and implement an intervention system for students not mastering IEP goals and objectives in Middle and High School.

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Special Education

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