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School Improvement Plan

2017-2018

School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Draft Due: October 3, 2017 Final Copy Due: October 17, 2017

2017-2018 Lansdowne IB World School School Improvement Plan Report

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Lansdowne IB World School Contact Information

School: Lansdowne IB World School Courier #: 438

Address:

6400 Prett Court Phone Number: 980-343-6733

Charlotte, NC, 28270 Fax Number: 980-343-6747

Learning Community: Central School Website:

Principal: Penni Beth Crisp

Learning Community Superintendent: Tara Lynn Sullivan

Lansdowne IB World School School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”

Committee Position Name Email Address Date Elected Principal Penni Beth Crisp [email protected] 8/25/17

Assistant Principal Representative Stephanie Williams [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Elizabeth Rossi [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Robin Stiff [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Mitzi DeSalvo [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Kristin Frankel [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Beth Pendleton [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Rick Phelps [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Cecily Johnson [email protected] 8/25/17

Teacher Representative Aimee Russell [email protected] 8/25/17

Inst. Support Representative Robin Blacker [email protected] 8/25/17

Parent Representative Lin Leslie [email protected] 6/10/17

Parent Representative Steven Hyland [email protected] 10/26/16

Parent Representative Jessica Hasley [email protected] 6/10/17

Parent Representative Josh Storey [email protected] 6/10/17

Parent Representative Nikki Vandiver [email protected] 10/26/16


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Vision Statement

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

productive life.

School: Develop learners’ confidence and ability to seek solutions to the challenges of an ever-changing global society

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: Our mission is to hold high expectations for academic performance and character development for each student

in a safe, caring environment that embraces cultural diversity. We will do this by implementing the International

Baccalaureate Program (PYP) and thereby empowering our students to become critical, independent thinkers with the

skills to be active participants in an ever-changing global society.

Lansdowne IB World School Shared Beliefs

● Every student has value as an individual with special interests and the ability to learn and experience success.

● All students should be active and responsible participants in their own learning.

● Students learn best in a classroom environment that focuses on inquiry-based instruction.

● Students thrive when they experience success every day.

● Our parent and community connections assist us with

developing children who will be actively engaged in

learning about issues of global significance.

● Every child is a unique individual with potential for

growth.

● Students learn best in an environment in which they

feel safe.


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Lansdowne IB World School SMART Goals

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of

proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper

supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of

bullying and harassing behaviors.

By June 2018, the percentage of students achieving grade level proficiency as determined by the NC EOG reading

assessment will increase by 5 percentage points from 65.8% to 70.8%.

By June 2018, the percentage of students achieving grade level proficiency as determined by the NC EOG math

assessment will increase by 5.39 percentage points from 64.61% to 70%.


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Lansdowne IB World School Assessment Data Snapshot

Lansdowne Elementary School

Assessment Subgroup 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

% GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR

Grade 03 EOG Composite All 64.4 51.4 70.2 60.6 66.7 51.9 60.0 47.8 49.4

Grade 03 EOG Math All 64.8 53.7 74.0 62.5 63.8 45.7 53.9 41.7 44.0

Grade 03 EOG Reading All 63.9 49.1 66.3 58.7 69.5 58.1 66.1 53.9 54.8







Grade 05 EOG Science All 64.4 53.3 60.6 52.5 65.1 58.1 61.5 46.2 28.8

School EOG Reading Composite All 65.8 51.5 62.6 54.2 64.1 52.3 57.6 46.5 50.0

School EOG Math Composite All 64.8 56.7 65.7 58.9 60.9 50.0 52.5 44.4 47.6

School EOG Science Composite All 64.4 53.3 60.6 52.5 65.1 58.1 61.5 46.2 28.8

EOG Composite All 65.2 54.0 63.6 56.0 62.8 52.0 55.9 45.5 45.7

School Composite All 65.2 54.0 63.6 56.0 62.8 52.0 55.9 45.5 45.7


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Lansdowne IB World School Profile

Lansdowne Elementary School is located in the southeastern section of Charlotte, North Carolina. The school was

built in 1959 and is nestled among the Lansdowne neighborhood. It receives strong support from parents, various

community and business partnerships, churches, and volunteer groups. The school houses a diverse population of

approximately 575 students in grades K-5. The student body also includes three classes of Self-Contained Exceptional

Children in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. Currently the student body consists of a diverse group of

students from over 22 different countries. About two-thirds of the students attend Lansdowne as their home school. The

school houses a partial magnet for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. This program draws students

from other areas of Charlotte; however, all students participate in the PYP. This program provides a foundation for the

continuation of the IB Program in the middle and high school levels. Lansdowne IB World School will go through the

evaluation process for IB this school year. The instructional staff includes 49 certified staff members. Of the 49 certified

teachers, 52.3% have earned a Master’s or Advanced degree.


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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Four focus areas: I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement

III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Five focus areas: I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development

III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Three focus areas: I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach

III. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service

Five focus areas: I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health

III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems

Four focus areas: I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources

III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship

III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools


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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Strategic Plan Focus Area: III. Retention/quality appraisals

Data Used: Master Schedule, Duty Schedule, Teacher Assistant Schedule, Lunch Schedule

Strategies (determined by what data) ● Task ● Task ● Task (PD)

Point Person (title)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

● Interim Dates

1. Design a duty schedule providing adequate supervision in the cafeteria that does not include classroom teachers.

Principal Daily duty free lunch for all teachers

N/A Teacher Assistants

9/11/17-6/9/18 ● Nov. 2017 ● Jan. 2018 ● April 2018 ● May 2018

2. Hire lunch monitor provided by CMS

Principal Presence of lunch monitor in cafeteria

N/A Lunch Monitor

9/11/17-6/9/18 ● Nov. 2017 ● Jan. 2018 ● April 2018 ● May 2018


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SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Strategic Plan Focus Area: III. Retention/quality appraisals

Data Used: Master Schedule, Planning Schedule, Specials Schedule





Personnel Involved


● Interim Dates

1. Design master schedule with at least 300 minutes of weekly instructional planning

Principal Master schedule with 300 minutes of weekly planning

NA Principal Teacher Assistants Special Area Teachers

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

2. Provide flexibility in start time of planning to meet the needs of staff members

Principal Master Schedule NA Principal Classroom Teachers

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health

Data Used: Office referrals and OSS data





Personnel Involved


● Interim Dates

1. Behavior expectations will be consistently communicated and enforced (explained, demonstrated, and reinforced) throughout the school

Signage (Posters)

Morning News

Incorporation of IB Attitudes and Learner Profiles into lessons

Bus incentives/expectations (Bus of the Month, Bucket Filler Bus Bulletin Board, Buses recognized on AM announcements)

Admin Team Counselor, Technology Associate (news) Counselor (Bucket Filler Committee) Assistant Principal (bus)

Fewer referrals and

suspensions entered in

PowerSchool

Student use of IB language

and demonstration of traits

Teacher survey data regarding support from administrative team for office referrals

PTO to support bus incentive (approx. $300) School funds to purchase signage (approx. $200)

Admin Team Staff

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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2. School-wide Bucket Filler Incentive promoting positive behavior.

Monthly Bucket Filler celebration (individual student per classroom)

Classroom Bucket Filler Initiative (Whole class works together to fill a bucket to earn a class reward.)

School Counselor providing Character Education guidance lessons to promote Bucket Filler program and self-control

Counselor will create anger management and self-control groups of targeted tier III students as needed

Bucket Filler / Positive Behavior Committee will continue to meet monthly to monitor Goal #3 strategies

School will sponsor Bucket Filler week with daily activities

Admin Team

Counselor

Staff

Bucket Filler Committee

Class bucket outside

classroom

CMS Bullying Prevention

Activities Timeline

Evidence from counselor’s

classroom guidance

schedule, announcement

lists, monthly winner lists,

classroom celebration list

(classes who have “filled

their bucket”)

Counselor logs of meetings

and notes, parent

newsletters

Evidence from the Classroom Bucket Filler reaching a “full bucket”

Certificates,

signage,

bucket filler

posters

(approx.

$250)

PTO to provide funding for guidance materials and Bucket Filler Week materials (approx. $500)

Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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3. PSPE (Personal, Social, Physical, Education Well Being)

Character Development videos will be shown on morning announcements to launch classrooms into morning meetings

Teachers will hold daily morning meetings to promote self-control and problem solving skills

Unpacking the Planner

PSPE

Behavior Expectations

Staff Counselor

Teachers reflect on IB units N/A Classroom Teachers Admin Team Literacy Facilitator Counselor

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

4. Incorporation of IB Attitudes and Learner Profiles (Character Traits) in daily lessons to develop an understanding of the importance of positive peer interaction and taking personal responsibility for one’s education.

Literacy Facilitator IB Coordinator

Team Planning

Daily Lesson Plans

Morning Meetings

District to fund IB training for teachers Use of half-day planning to support alignment of units (no cost)

Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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5. Provide students with 30 minutes structured supervised play daily through participation continued use of activities learned through Achieve 225 grant

PE Teacher Classroom Teachers

Fewer referrals from the

playground

Increased student

participation during PAT

(physical activity time)

PE equipment supplied by the district

Classroom Teachers

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

6. SBS program will implement Boys Town behavior management model

SBS Teachers and Assistants

Fewer office referrals and

OSS from SBS students

District to fund BoysTown training and materials needed, school provide money for incentives / school store

SBS Teachers and Assistants

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

7. School Wellness Team assess the school health environment, programs and policies in place and identify ways to strengthen these to improve the health of students and staff. This committee will be in coordination with PAT group.

PE Teacher Health and Wellness Committee

Physical Activity

Healthy snacks

Exercise and movement

during PAT

N/A Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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8. Create a male mentorship program to reduce the number of suspensions for our SBS students with the goal of improving behavior as an outcome of the positive relationship/connection with a male role model

Lunch Buddies

Mid-week recreational time

Fun Fridays

Counselor SBS Teachers

Fewer referrals and

suspensions for SBS

students

N/A SBS Teachers Volunteers

Carmel Baptist

Den Dads

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018 May 2018


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SMART Goal (4): By June 2018, the percentage of students achieving grade level proficiency as determined by the NC EOG reading assessment will increase by 5 percentage points from 65.8% to 70.8%.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Strategic Plan Focus Area: II. Academic growth/high academic achievement III. Data integrity and use I. Learning everywhere, all the time

Data Used: EOG results, MAP, Reading 3D, Common Assessments





Personnel Involved


● Interim Dates

1. Engage students in a balanced

literacy approach that supports

reading, writing, word work, and

independent reading.

Focus on a Balanced Literacy model- utilizing Reader’s Workshop, word work, writing (daily writer’s workshop), and Making Meaning Interactive Reading Kits based on grade

Literacy Facilitator Classroom Teachers Support Staff Admin Team

On MAPS reading assessment, at least 70% of students will show proficiency and/or at least 60% will show growth

District will provide funding for resources and PD Wordly Wise provided by Carmel Baptist

Staff 8/28/17-6/10/18

MAP windows

Reading 3D windows

Common assessment cycles

Nov. 2017


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level needs, reading and writing notebooks (supported reading).

Use grade level scope and sequence

Increase student word knowledge by implementing Words Their Way (K-3) and Wordly Wise (4-5)

Continue focus on text complexity, close and shared reading with discussion of text features for increased comprehension and fluency, while incorporating strategies to help build and enrich academic conversations

Help students apply strategies mentioned in the previous bullet during independent practice

Use volunteers, tutors and teacher assistants more effectively for providing targeted research-based interventions

Church (approx. $1600)

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

2. Analyze and utilize reading data

to provide feedback, direction, and

Literacy Facilitator

Students will be in flexible

groups and receive

N/A Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017


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instructional strategies for

teachers.

Use MCLASS data (K-3) and MAPS data to determine reading levels

Group students based on book levels (Fountas & Pinnell)

Remediation and enrichment groups meet daily based on skill level and/or instructional needs for 35-45 minutes across the grade level after reviewing data

PLC’s meet on 6-week cycles to specifically look at assessment outcomes: include discussions related to instructional strategies needed to meet the needs of struggling students and enrichment plans; create action plan from data review

Meet bi-weekly to review classroom data using protocols

Utilize common assessment data in 6-week cycles

Classroom Teachers Support Staff Admin Team ILT

research-based

interventions on a daily

basis that address targeted

skills through remediation

and enrichment groups

within the classroom or

across the grade level

Students will be reading

daily on their independent

reading level

Support staff will be able to

support teachers and

students with achieving

individual learning goals

Progress monitor tier II and III students with greater fidelity

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

Six-week cycles to check progress with assess-ments


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3. Engage teachers in

professional development

opportunities that support student

achievement.

Provide training opportunities for the implementation of ILT concepts related to Writing and Academic Conversations

Provide training opportunities for teachers in DDI through job-embedded discussion in team planning and data sessions

Provide IPA training on Early Release Days to support DDI and effective planning with support for beginning with the standards in mind

Literacy Facilitator Classroom Teachers Support Staff Admin Team ILT Staff IB/PD Committee

Tier II and III students will

receive targeted research-

based interventions and

progress monitoring

Review of student writing

portfolio, reading notebooks

Notes/handouts from PD

District and

school will

provide

resources

and PD

Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

Six-week cycles to check progress with assess-ments

4. Increase student engagement

through utilization of 21st-century

skills and greater exposure to web

based resources

Increase utilization of technology in the classroom to improve problem solving skills, ability to make global

Literacy Facilitator Classroom Teachers Support Staff Admin Team

Students will use

technology to increase

global awareness

Students will receive

immediate feedback from

assessment due to use of

technology

Funding from PTO for additional technology and books to support the IB theme

Staff 8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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connections, and preparation of students for college/career readiness

Provide PD for Google Classroom and Read, Write Google for use in classrooms

Utilize Compass Learning from MAP data

Students will utilize Read, Write Google, Google Docs, Google Classroom at school and at home if available

Provide Digital Citizenship lessons during media classes

Technology Associate

Exhibition students will utilize Chromebooks or other technology to complete their projects Digital Citizenship Certification

5. Increase EC subgroup EOG

reading scores by 10%

EC teachers will meet weekly

with grade level teams during

planning to support students

through pre-teaching and

remediation of skills being

taught in the classroom

Administration will conduct

walkthroughs and provide

feedback to EC teachers on

alignment and support of

Assistant Principal

Increase in EC subgroup

EOG scores

N/A EC Teachers Classroom Teachers

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

Six week cycles to check progress with assess-ments


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student learning

Dedicated administration to the

EC team for support and

coaching

All staff members provided

training on accommodations

and IEPs at a glance as well

as strategies to better support

EC students in the regular

education classroom

Review of EC student data

every 6-weeks to determine

areas of strength and need to

support continued student

growth

Implementation of LLI in the

SBS classrooms


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SMART Goal (5): By June 2018, the percentage of students achieving grade level proficiency as determined by the NC EOG math assessment will increase by 5.39 percentage points from 64.61% to 70%.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Strategic Plan Focus Area: II. Academic growth/high academic achievement III. Data integrity and use I. Learning everywhere, all the time

Data Used: EOG results, MAP, Common Assessments





Personnel Involved


● Interim Dates

1. Analyze and utilize math data to provide feedback, direction and instructional strategies for teachers

Remediation and enrichment groups meet daily based on skill level and instructional needs for 30 minutes across the grade level based on data review

Literacy

Facilitator

Classroom

Teachers

Support Staff

MTSS

Committee

On grade level assessments, students will increase proficiency and show growth after re-teaching and continual assessment at 6 week cycles

70% of our K-5 students will perform on grade level as measured by the Measure

N/A Classroom Teachers Support Staff Admin Team MTSS Committee

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

Six week cycles to check progress


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Evaluate students’ responses on common assessments to develop appropriate interventions

Use the DDI review days twice a month to review and develop flexible groups for remediation and enrichment blocks

PLC’s meet every 2 weeks to review classroom data and every 6 weeks to specifically look at data from common assessments

ILT

Admin team

of Academic Progress (MAP) and/or with at least 60% showing growth

ILT

with assess-ments

2. Analyze specific math strand goals from the Common Core Standards to differentiate and address learner needs

Implementation of the Envision Math Program and Do the Math

Utilize consultant for training on use of the new math program

Use Math Standards weekly in the planning to develop differentiated lessons based on student needs and expectations of the curriculum

Literacy

Facilitator

Classroom

Teachers

Support Staff

ILT

On grade level assessments, students will increase proficiency and show growth after re-teaching and continual assessment at 6 week cycles

N/A Facilitator Admin Team Classroom Teachers ILT

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018



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Use flexible, small group instruction based upon teacher observation and student work products, and data

Use classroom assistants in remediation and enrichment

Provide IPA training on Early Release Days to support DDI and effective planning with support for beginning with the standards in mind

3. Increased student engagement in the classroom including opportunities for students to work collaboratively, solve problems and think creatively through the use of technology.

Utilize Smartboards to increase grade level concepts and skills

Utilize technology for Envision Math provided on each grade level for student engagement

Provide teachers with more opportunities for PD related to technology with Envision Math through consultants and job-embedded PD through grade level planning and data review

Literacy

Facilitator

Classroom

Teachers

Support Staff

Admin team

Classroom observations will show the implementation of instructional strategies focusing on problem solving and 21st Century skills

Funding for PTO for additional technology (approx. $18,000)

Facilitator Classroom Teachers

ILT Admin Team

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018



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4. Increase EC subgroup EOG

math scores by 10%

EC teachers will meet weekly

with grade level teams during

planning to support students

through preteaching and

remediation of skills being

taught in the classroom

Increase amount of time for

push in with EC students

utilizing inclusive practices

Administration will conduct

walkthroughs and provide

feedback to EC teachers on

alignment and support of

student learning

Dedicated administration to the

EC team for support and

coaching

All staff members provided

training on accommodations

and IEPs at a glance as well

as strategies to better support

EC students in the regular

Assistant Principal

Increase in EC subgroup EC scores

N/A EC Teachers Classroom Teachers

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018



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education classroom

Review of EC student data

every 6 weeks to determine

areas of strength and need to

support continued student

growth


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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Data Used: Progress Reports, Report Cards, Common Assessments





Personnel Involved


● Interim Dates

1. Common assessments

At minimum, 5 common formal assessments are given and are aligned to content standards on 6 week cycles

Teachers will use School Net, Compass Learning, or develop grade level common assessments

Assessment components will be broken down by objective

PLC leaders will facilitate weekly meetings that focus on concepts of backward design and data analysis

Admin Team Literacy Facilitator Grade Level Chairs

Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic. Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning, collaboration and feedback

NA Classroom Teachers Admin Team Literacy Facilitator

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018



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Literacy Facilitator and Admin Team review and monitor PLC common assessments

DDI calendar for assessments, review, and action planning on Google Docs

2. Data disaggregation

PD provided to aid PLC in analyzing data using DDI

School Net, Compass Learning or teacher created data of student mastery is compiled and discussed in grade level department meetings in 6 week cycles

Students will analyze data to improve performance and set goals

Assessment data is analyzed to determine effectiveness of assessment questions

Data used to group and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.

Teachers will communicate with parents regarding skills that are not mastered

Admin Team Literacy Facilitator Grade Level Chairs

Data used to plan for differentiated instruction through remediation and enrichment groups Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among student body Assessment quality will be continuously improved. Student data analysis will empower students to take ownership of their learning

N/A Classroom Teachers Admin Team Support Staff Literacy Facilitators

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

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Data Trackers will be provided by district and used by teachers

3. Flexible grouping

Remediation and enrichment

blocks built into school day (30

minutes for math, 35-45 for

literacy) that are driven by data

results; can be skill specific

and based on instructional

level; may occur across the

grade level or within the

classroom

Use School Net, Compass Learning, or teacher made assessment data to group students according to ability. Grade level teams create instruction to match each group’s specific needs. Incorporate this targeted instruction during remediation and enrichment blocks

Admin Team Literacy Facilitator Grade Level Chairs Support Staff

Remediation instruction much more targeted and strategic to increase overall mastery. Students who have demonstrated mastery will be provided with better quality extension opportunities to help push gifted students Decreased retention of students due to increased remediation and general teacher and curricular support.

N/A Classroom Teachers Admin Team Support Staff Literacy Facilitator

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018



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4. Late and make-up work

A student who misses homework or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up work.

A teacher may choose to provide extended time for a student to complete missing assignments.

Students should be encouraged to attend tutoring with their teachers following an absence to ensure students get the academic support they need to stay current in their studies.

If the student was present in the class on the due date, the work may be given less credit.

Classroom Teachers Admin Team

Greater student accountability to make-up work An understanding among all staff, students, and parents regarding CMS and school grading expectations

NA Classroom Teachers Admin Team

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018

5. Additional Learning Opportunities

Teachers will provide students with re-teaching and re-assessment to ensure understanding and mastery of

Classroom Teachers Admin Team

Student assessment data, Flexible groups during remediation and enrichment blocks, Progress Reports, Action Alerts, Report cards

N/A Classroom Teachers Admin Team

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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concepts when students score below 79%

6. Grade Reporting

Teachers in grades 3-5 will record grades weekly in PowerSchool (initial grades and final grades after retest if applicable).

Teachers have seven days to post grades, unless it is a major test or project.

Classroom Teachers

Mid-Quarter Progress Reports, Report Cards, Action Alerts, Email Communication, Conference Logs

N/A Classroom Teachers Admin Team

8/28/17-6/9/18

Nov. 2017

Jan. 2018

April 2018

May 2018


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Lansdowne IB World School - 600 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

● Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

● 115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

● Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of

the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students

requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals. ● This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance

their achievement on the performance goals.


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