wallingford public schools strategic planning chart...ct school leadership standards: performance...

1

Wallingford Public Schools Strategic Planning Chart School Name: Mark T. Sheehan High School

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Guiding Belief: The WPS Learning Community will provide the personal and academic challenges and learning necessary to prepare students to perform their personal best in the real world in the future

CT School Leadership Standards: Performance Expectation #1

Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by guiding the development and implementation of a shared vision of learning, a strong organizational mission, and high expectations for student performance.


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by monitoring and continuously improving teaching and learning.

Goals:

Students will master foundational skills and knowledge at every level of their education

Students will be excellent communicators

Students will learn and develop their competencies for working independently and with others

Students will be highly prepared for their next challenge in school and in life

Students will explore and understand their own strengths, challenges, and interests and make connections between themselves and the real world of learning, work and life

DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Intervention Models of Excellence ProActive Student Supports with a Future Focus Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences Personalized Learning Authentic Learning Opportunities Anytime/Anyplace Learning Capstone Student Success Plans Relevant Learning Global Awareness Capstone Competency Based Learning

2014 - 2017

Actions

Person(s) Responsible

Indication of Success

Resources

Due Date

SLO Development: Administrators Successful development District Goals Each October 2014 -

2

INSTRUCTION Provide time for the faculty to analyze student work and data to determine appropriate student learning objectives (SLOs)

and achievement of SLOs

School Goals 2016

NEASC School Review and Improvement: INSTRUCTION Conduct an analysis of present conditions with a specific emphasis on teaching and learning and the support of teaching and learning

Co-Chairpersons of NEASC Self-Study Principal

Completion of self-study report that identifies strengths and limitations of the school as well as a plan for improvement

Funding for NEASC conferences Funding for materials and supplies CPSS consultant—Alyson Geary

October 2015

Engaging and Empowering Learning Student Engagement/Motivation: INSTRUCTION Plan and provide PD to high school faculty on motivation, engagement, and student voice

David Tristine Principal

Successful implementation of strategies by teachers

Materials developed by David Tristine

June 2015

Models of Excellence Standards-Based Grading: INSTRUCTION Conduct workshops for

High School Innovation Team Administrators Teachers

Development of cross-content graduation standards Development of action

Outside consultant—Jon Ingram Funding for consultant

July 2015

3

the purpose of creating graduation standards

plan for future work, marketing to parents and students, future PD needs

Intervention Data Team Coaching: INSTRUCTION Provide in-house experts to work with colleagues

Principal Department Chairpersons Department Liaisons

Effective analysis & management of student data Calibrated use of common rubric Examination of student work

In-house expert—Patrick Hubeny Release time for data teams Substitutes

June 2015

Models of Excellence Argumentative Writing: CURRICULUM Develop an approach/curriculum to argumentative writing and provide PD as needed

Curriculum Coordinators Department Chairpersons

Students will demonstrate excellence in argumentative writing as measured by internal and external assessments

Humanities Curriculum Coordinators

June 2015

Proactive Student Supports Differentiated Instruction: INSTRUCTION Provide ongoing PD on best practices to teach diverse learners found in heterogeneous groupings

Curriculum Coordinators Curriculum Resource Teachers Department Chairpersons

Use of anchor activities and tiered assignments Organization and management of classroom structure that supports differentiated instruction

Outside consultant Funding for consultant

June 2016

Assessment Development/Fidelity to

Curriculum Coordinators Curriculum Resource

Completion of one assessment per unit

Outside consultant—Duffy Miller, Teaching

June 2017

4

Curriculum: CURRICULUM Develop common formative assessments for all subject areas that are aligned to the curriculum

Teachers Department Chairpersons & Liaisons Teachers

Learning Solutions Funding for consultant Release time for work groups Substitutes

Models of Excellence Standards-Based Grading: INSTRUCTION Plan and provide PD to high school faculty on the implementation of standards-based grading in the classroom

Administrators Department Chairpersons Teachers

Development of content standards Development of course standards Development of standards rubrics Development of habits of work rubric Completion of action plan

Outside consultant—Jon Ingram Funding for consultant

June 2017

5


COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by guiding the development and implementation of a shared vision of learning, a strong organizational mission, and high expectations for student performance.


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by collaborating with families and other stakeholders to respond to diverse community interests and needs and to mobilize community resources.

Goals:

Students, parents, families and the community will have access to pertinent information about our schools 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Students and parents will be able to access information about student progress on a regular basis

All stakeholders will have a better understanding of the vision, mission, operations and needs of the school district

All stakeholders will have opportunities to provide feedback and suggestions

To maintain consistent communication practices among all schools

To graduate students who are ready to meet the challenges that await them after they leave WPS

Students will benefit from the work of older students, alumni, senior citizens and town officials

Students will benefit from input, support and involvement of parents and family groups

Students will contribute to and benefit from their interaction with community groups

Students will contribute to and benefit from reciprocal relationships with colleges, universities and post-secondary institutions DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S):

Proactive Student Supports with a Future Focus

Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences

Models of Excellence

2014 - 2017

6

Actions Person(s) Responsible Indication of Success Resources Due Date

NEASC Standards Committees: Utilize the Standards for Accreditation as a framework for school improvement

NEASC Self-Study Co-chairpersons Principal

Each Standard Committee has at least one student and parent as a member

NEASC self-study materials

December 2014

School Website: Maintain and update school website that is user-friendly and provides information concerning school programs and events

Principal Teachers Clerical Staff

Content is up-to-date and easy to access

IT assistance as needed Ongoing

PowerSchool Daily Bulletin: Maintain and update Daily Bulletin feature in PowerSchool to provide information on school events

Clerical Staff Content is up-to-date IT assistance as needed Ongoing

Proactive Student Supports Naviance Family Connection: Provide parents and students online access to Naviance, which can be used to help in making plans about courses, colleges, and careers and to access student

School Counseling Staff Students utilize Naviance on their own Feedback from parents

IT assistance as needed Ongoing

7

success plans.

Email: Pertinent information is sent out electronically to targeted audience—all school, grade level, or individual classes

Principal Clerical Staff

Copies of communications/messages sent to parents/guardians

Ongoing

Postal Mail: Pertinent information is mailed home to those families who do not have email addresses on file with the school

Principal Clerical Staff

Copies of communications/letters mailed home to parents/guardians

Ongoing

Social Media: Use Twitter to distribute pertinent information concerning the school’s athletic program and team specific information

Athletic Director 700 Followers Ongoing

Social Media: Use Twitter to distribute pertinent information concerning school activities, events, and programs

Administrators School Counselors

100 Followers Ongoing

Social Media: Use Twitter to communicate with students and their parents concerning class activities, such as

Teachers 50 Followers Ongoing

8

homework, projects, tests, etc.

PowerSchool Portal: Provide parents and students online access to grades and attendance information, including the availability of e-alerts

Teachers Attendance Clerical Staff

Parent and student usage of portal

Ongoing

PTAC: Parents, teachers, and administrators work collaboratively on matters related to the operation of the school and school improvement efforts

Principal PTAC Leadership

Minutes from monthly meetings

Ongoing

Athletic Program Review: Solicit feedback from parents, team captains, and head coaches on the overall program operation, personnel, communication, equity, and financials

Athletic Director Parents: 20% response rate Team Captains: 80% response rate Head Coaches: 100% response rate

CIAC Program Review Survey

End of each sports season

School Climate Survey: Gather information from parents, students, and faculty to learn

District Climate Committee School Climate Committee

Parents: 18% response rate Students: 95% response rate

State survey and school-based questions

Each spring

9

how school climate can be improved

Principal

Faculty: 75% response rate

School Climate Committee: Teachers, principal, parents, and students work collaboratively on matters related to school climate—reviewing climate survey data, creating and implementing action plan

Principal Teachers

The committee has at least one student and parent as a member School Climate Plan

Results from administered climate surveys

Ongoing

10


DISTRICT AND SCHOOL CLIMATE


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by managing organizational systems and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by modeling ethical behavior and integrity. CT School Leadership Standards: Performance Expectation #6

Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students and advocate for their students, faculty and staff needs by influencing social, cultural, economic, legal and political contexts affecting education.

Goals:

All staff members will feel respected and included in the school community

All staff will feel connected to the professional learning community

District employees will model understanding of the code of professional responsibility

All students will be educated in effective problem solving skills so that they experience fairness in their interactions with all members of the school community

Students will feel they are in a safe, healthy environment that respects individual differences (social, academic, emotional and cultural)

DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Proactive Student Supports with a Future Focus

Student Success Plans

Advisory

College & Career Readiness

Authentic Learning Opportunities Positive Behavior Intervention Support Student Attendance (Check & Connect) Responsive Classroom

11

Actions



Resources

Due Date

Team Building: Provide team building opportunities to members of the faculty

Principal School Climate Committee

Teachers will: learn how to effectively work, learn, and collaborate together determine how best to communicate with each other bring personal ownership to their actions

Health & Physical Education Teachers Certified Project Adventure Instructors

Each August

Impact Award: Members of the faculty are recognized at faculty meetings for a good deed or other noteworthy contribution to the school community

Members of the Faculty

The recipients are given a plaque that they pass on to the next recipient, have special parking during their time as an Impact Award recipient, and have their names announced via the morning announcements and senior court monitor.

Ongoing

Sunshine Committee: This committee plans social events for the faculty and staff as well as recognizes life events (illness, marriage, etc.) with an

Members of Sunshine Committee

Activities conducted by Sunshine Committee

Membership dues Ongoing

12

appropriate gift on behalf of the faculty

Proactive Student Supports Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS): PBIS is a school-wide systems based approach that supports appropriate behavior and positive school environments. Furthermore, these systems help to diminish mean and cruel behavior, and maximize academic achievement for all students

School-based PBIS team that consists of 6 members (administrator, counselors, teachers)

Results of PBIS Survey Training provided by SERC

Ongoing

Advisory Topic: Grade level lesson plans that address bullying prevention are implemented in advisory on an annual basis

Faculty Administrators

Activities conducted during the year

Ongoing

Assembly Programs: When suitable programs are found, the administration will arrange for outside

Administrators Assembly Topics Funding As finances and schedule permits

13

speakers to address the student body

Titan Pride Award: Members of the faculty and staff show their appreciation to students for their “upstander” behavior/act of kindness

Faculty and Staff Entire Student Body

Students receive a certificate and an embossed rubber wristband. The student names are announced via the P.A. and posted on the senior court monitor. Students who receive the award are entered into a drawing for a token gift. The drawing takes place at the Celebration of Excellence assembly

Ongoing

Peer Helper: Student ambassadors help create a welcoming environment to new students who enter the school after the official start of the school year by offering support and assistance during the transition period.

School Counselors Members of Student Body

As needed

Anti-Bullying Day: Sheehan celebrates the first Wednesday of October as Anti- Bullying Day

Principal Faculty

Students participate in grade-specific activities conducted by their classroom teacher

Annually

14

Advisory Link: This activity is designed to enhance the positive climate of the school through positive messages

Principal Faculty

Positive messages developed during advisory are collected and posted on the senior court monitor to foster a better appreciation of the school and local community

Ongoing

15


FACILITY


Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by managing organizational systems and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.

Goals:

Maintain facilities to meet all federal, state and local safety guidelines and regulatory codes

Complete capital projects to sustain and enhance the educational process

Ensure a safe, secure learning and working environment

Develop energy efficiency throughout our facilities

2014 - 2017

Actions



Resources

Due Date

Football Field ADA Parking

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Athletic Director Principal

Completion of project Funding May 2015

Outdoor Bathrooms, ADA compliance & upgrades

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Athletic Director Principal


Paint ceiling tiles in senior court

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Administrators

Painting completed Funding May 2015

Classroom A109: Subdivide to create additional space

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Principal


Cover Lens for Senior Buildings & Grounds Installation of cover lens Funding May 2015

16

Court Skylight Supervisor Administrators

Exterior Lighting Improvements


Installation of additional lights

Funding May 2015

Floor Scrubber Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

Purchase of equipment Funding May 2015

Lighting (additional) Riccitelli Field


Installation of additional lights

Funding May 2015

Main Office Refurbish Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Administrators


Softball Field Dugouts Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Athletic Director


Tennis Courts: Resurface to address standing water

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Athletic Director


Rooftop Units, all locker rooms


Installation of RTUs Funding May 2015

Rooftop Units, lower level including LMC


Installation of RTUs Funding May 2015

Pool--Starting Blocks, Six (Compliance)

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Athletic Director

Installation Funding August 2015

Reclaim Display Case E-Wing Hallway


Display case available for use

Funding August 2015

17

Rear Parking Lot Improvements


Improved traffic pattern Funding August 2015

Improve Landscaping--Garden at Front Entrance


Completed landscaping Funding November 2015

Concrete Replacement/Repair--Exterior Court Near A104 Doorway


Completed work Funding November 2015

Second Floor Boys Lav, northside: Install Fixtures


Functional boys lav Funding May 2016

Soft Seating--LMC Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Sheehan Library Media Specialist Principal

Additional chairs in Library Media Center

Funding May 2016

Sidewalks and Curbs, general repairs


Completed work Funding November 2016

Improve Landscaping--Senior Court Entrance


Completed landscaping Funding November 2016

Tables--Faculty Dining Room (Cafe A)


Furniture purchased Funding May 2017

Chairs--Faculty Dining Room (Cafe A)


Furniture purchased Funding May 2017

Auditorium--Improve/Build Stage

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

Storage area completed Funding May 2017

18

Storage Area Administrators Art & Music Department Chairperson

19


TECHNOLOGY

Goals:

Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary curriculum

Ensure that all faculty members and staff are proficient in the use and integration of existing technology and ongoing professional development activities in emerging technologies are provided

Ensure that all K-12 educational institutions have the capacity, infrastructure, staffing, and equipment to meet academic and business needs for effective and efficient operations and communications

Develop a plan of current and future financing requirements to ensure that K-12 resources are available for all students, faculty members, and staff, so they can become technologically literate and proficient

Develop a continuous process of evaluation and accountability for the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool, a productivity tool, a measurement and analysis tool for student achievement and a fiscal management tool

DISTRICT FOCUS AREA(S): Engaging and Empowering Learning Experiences

Leveraging Technology

Relevant Learning Anytime/Anyplace Learning

2014 - 2017

Actions



Resources

Due Date

Replace chalkboards with whiteboards

Building Technology Committee

Relic chalk boards will be replaced by new whiteboards which will allow projection and a cleaner delivery of content

5 classroom whiteboards 1 whiteboard for the choral room Maintenance Staff

March 2015

Engaging and Empowering Learning

IT Staff Library Media Specialist

Staff attendance Classroom

June 2015

20

Provide professional development on the Google platform

implementation

Engaging and Empowering Learning Develop Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

Administrators Teachers Students

Policy approved by Board of Education

Resources provided by CABE Examples of BYOD policies from other school districts

June 2015

Engaging and Empowering Learning Explore Pearsons Inform or similar to track and measure student achievement data

Building/District Technology Committees

Purchase of program for implementation district-wide

Funding June 2016

Explore Virtual Paragon or similar program to schedule parent-teacher conferences



Funding September 2016

Explore PaySchools or similar program for online payment of school fees



Funding March 2017

wallingford public schools strategic planning chart...ct school leadership standards: performance...

Documents