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20142015

Jarrell Independent School District District Improvement Plan

Texas Public Education Mission Statement

The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

Texas Public Education Academic Goals

1. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language.

2. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics.

3. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science. 4. The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social

studies.

Texas Public Education Objectives 1. Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. 2. Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. 3. Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. 4. A wellbalanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. 5. Educators will prepare students to be thoughtful, active citizens who have an appreciation for the basic values of our state

and national heritage and who can understand and productively function in a free enterprise society. 6. Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. 7. The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. 8. School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning.

9. Educators will keep abreast of the learning of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning.

10. Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.

Jarrell ISD Mission Statement

The mission of the Jarrell Independent School District, a learning community unified by a spirit of exploration and excellence, is to

Provide an outstanding instructional program through expanded academic and CTE opportunities while maintaining small class sizes.

Create a cohesive educational community through outstanding communication and strong community involvement.

Provide a safe and wellmaintained learning environment with a focus on facilities, grounds, and transportation and designed to manage the continued growth of the district.

Support the human resources of the district in a manner that encourages employee commitment to the district while continuing to seek the best and brightest as new staff are recruited.

Immerse the Jarrell education community in the most current and emerging technologies.

Jarrell ISD Statement of Beliefs

We believe that:

Each student deserves access to a worldclass education. Education is a partnership between family, school, and community. Relationships are the foundation for meaningful teaching and learning. Learning can occur anytime, anyplace, and at any pace. Providing diverse learning opportunities promotes individual success. Excellence is worth the effort. High expectations drive performance. Diversity strengthens our community. The measure of success of any community is the success of its children. Communication with all stakeholders develops unity. Every person is responsible to be to be a continuous lifelong learner.

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Jarrell Independent School District conducted comprehensive needs assessments based on AEIS and PBMAS data including STAAR performance, attendance rates, dropout rates, SAT, ACT, and TELPAS data. In addition, for general education and for special programs, the data were disaggregated for all population groups. Individual student’s strengths and weaknesses were identified by disaggregating data by grade level, subject area, and objectives. The needs assessment also consisted of identifying needs for all subject areas, grade levels, and each special program considering the six areas of decision making (planning, curriculum/instruction, staffing, staff development, school organization, budgeting). Campus improvement plans from the 20132014 school year were also reviewed. As a result the 20142015 district and campus improvement plans include all identified priority needs.

Target 1: Increase student academic performance for all Jarrell ISD students

Goal 1.1: On state mandated tests all sub-population groups and academically at risk students will score at or above the recommended standard.

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evaluation/ Evidence

Funding Source

The district will provide training in strategies to work with all struggling

students to close the achievement gap.

English Learner Proficiency Standards;

Response to Intervention differentiation

Superintendent; Principals; Assistant

Superintendent; Special Education

Director; Special Programs

Coordinator; Teachers

August 2014- ongoing

Sign in sheets; walkthrough observations as evidence that teachers

are implementing strategies

Title III TPTR

Develop a schedule for Benchmark testing to

determine student progress

Release test items; Data bank of test items by

objective

Principals; Campus leadership

teams

August 2014 Schedule; test results

None

Data Analysis of state assessments, Benchmarks

and RtI Universal Screening results.

Test Results (by student and

by TEKS objectives); New teachers trained on

AWARE

Administrators; Teachers

Beginning August 2014-ongoing as

results of each test are received

Plan for addressing needs of each struggling student;

evaluation of results through progress

monitoring

Cost of EDUPHORIA (or similar data

system); Local

Increase the rigor rate of classroom instruction for

all students

District curriculum; Review staff development using Bloom’s Taxonomy


Review training by 10/2014

Data walkthrough findings on rigor rate increase

from September baseline

None

Provide tutorials for struggling students

during the year and in summer school

Teaching materials; time;

teachers

Principals; Teachers

September 2014 Schedules; data from benchmarks;

passing rates on state assessments

Local

High School credit recovery for at-risk

students

Odyssey program; computers; facilitators

High School Principal August 2014-ongoing Completion rates of students; state mandated

test results

The district will have a plan for migrant services

Region 13 ESC Shared Services Arrangement

Assistant Superintendent; Special Programs

Coordinator

2014-2015 ongoing SSA plan for migrant services

Increase math, writing, and science scores across

all grade levels.

Review curriculum; purchase materials to fill gaps if necessary

Vertical teams; Principals; Teachers

Fall 2014 Collect data; review practices

Local funds

Evaluation of Goal 1.1: Student passing rates on state assessments –number Level II on STAAR

Target 1: Increase student academic performance for all Jarrell ISD students Goal 1.2: Increase the number of secondary students who participate in advanced academic such as Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Gifted and Talented and score at the determined passing level.

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible

Target Date Evaluation/Evidence Funding Source

Increase student, teacher, and parent

awareness of advanced academics

at Jarrell ISD

Staff development; informational meetings

for all parties

Principals; Counselors

Fall 2014 Attendance sheets; meeting agendas

Local

Increase number of Dual Credit offerings

at Jarrell ISD

SAT/ACT prep. Courses; AP training for teachers; agreements with ACC to

provide dual credit

High School Principal;

High School Counselor;

ACC

On-going beginning Fall of 2014

Dual credit course catalogues;

AP training certificates; AP class enrollment;

Dual Credit enrollment; CTE program enrollment

Local; State;

CTE funds

Increase number of students identified

and served by Gifted and Talented

Programs

Letters home about GT; community posting of

assessment window for GT;

increased awareness of nomination process; review of screening

instruments

Principals; Counselors

Fall 2014 Letters; posters;

nomination numbers

Local

Train all teachers new to Jarrell ISD in 30 basic hours of GT

Staff development trainer;

materials

Principals

Summer 2014

Certificates; walkthroughs to observe

evidence of differentiation

Local

within 24 months of hire and provide

annual 6 hour update

in lesson plans and instruction

GT standards based projects provided for

Jarrell’s identified gifted students

Materials; teachers

Principals; Campus GT

Coordinators; District GT

Coordinator

Fall 2014 to May 2015 Evidence of projects Science fairs Technology fairs State GT

performance projects

Campus GT

Evaluation of Goal1.2: Number of students participating successfully in higher academics: Students passing ACT/SAT, Students Achieving College and Career Readiness, increase in identified GT students.

Target 1: Increase student academic performance for all Jarrell ISD Students

Goal 1.3: English Language Learners will score at greater levels of proficiency on TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System)


Funding Source

All Jarrell ISD teachers will be trained in ESL and

sheltered Instruction to become ESL certified

within 2 years of hire date

ESL prep classes; Ongoing staff development


Fall 2014- ongoing

Sign in sheets; certificates

Title III Shared Services

Arrangement

English Language Proficiency Standards

(ELPS) review for all Jarrell ISD teachers

Time; Copies of ELPS;

PD trainer; Project Share

Principals August 2015 Sign in sheets; handouts

None

Bilingual program to 4th grade

Teacher classroom

Principal

Fall 2014 Schedule as per district

procedures

Local; Title

Evaluation of Goal 1.3: TELPAS and scores on all other state assessments

Target 1: Increase student academic performance for all Jarrell ISD Students Goal 1.4: Jarrell ISD will create a climate of high expectations for all students in all academic areas.


Funding Source

Each campus and the district will develop a system to reward high academic achievement

Committees (district/campus), including parents; planning time

Principals Plans submitted by December 2014

Actual plans Local

The district will provide template for each campus to complete their plan for academic excellence.

Research other districts; develop form

Assistant Superintendent

August 2014 Submitted plans

Each campus will hold parent informational meetings focused on academics at least 2 times a year; district will hold 3C meetings.

People to plan and speak; door prizes (donated); advertizing; surveys for parents

Principals; District Personnel

Meeting #1 by end of fall semester 2014; Meeting #2 by end of spring semester 2015

Agendas; fliers to advertise

Increase the number of students taking and passing ACT/SAT

Test Prep materials; time

High School Principal; High School Counselor;

High School staff

Fall 2014 ACT/SAT scores and statistics

Develop a consistent study skills/time management curriculum to be used at all grade levels

Time; curriculum


Fall 2014 Improvement of grades Local

Evaluation of Goal 1.4: Improvement of test scores for all sub-populations and ranking to comparable districts in Williamson County on STAAR, college acceptance rates, and Dual Credit

Target 2: Jarrell ISD will provide a quality education for the future by utilizing quality, effective staff, instructional improvement, academic improvement and will produce graduates with 21st century skills: life-long learners, decision makers, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Goal 2.1: Jarrell ISD teachers and staff will incorporate campus goals, district goals and initiatives into lesson plans and classroom instruction.


Funding Source

Teachers will use district curriculum in all core subject areas at the Instructional Focus

Document level, including performance indicators

District curriculum; staff development as

needed; curriculum meetings;


August 2014-May 2015

Lesson plans; walkthrough data;

sign in sheets; large group and small

group settings

Local

All Jarrell ISD administrators will be

trained in Data Walks and will participate in Data

Walks weekly

Staff development (review for administrators);

Data Walk form; new staff trained

Superintendent; Principals;

Administrators

August 2014-June 2015

Data Walk campus reports

None

Teachers will meet the needs of all students through inclusion in regular classrooms if

appropriate

District curriculum; shared resources;

planning

Special Education Director;


(classroom and SPED)


Class rosters; STAAR and EOC test

results; teacher assignments;

SPED reports

None

Teachers and administrators will

carefully monitor student attendance and parents

will be notified of absences; attendance will

be emphasized at all campuses

Time; record keeping system to

verify phone calls

Teachers; Principals;

PEIMS clerks

August 2014 AEIS data; monthly comparison of

progress; PEIMS data

None

Evaluation of Goal 2.1: Data from implementation in the form of lesson plans or walk through data; evidence of targeted improvement using data.

Target 2: Jarrell ISD will provide a quality education for the future by utilizing quality, effective staff, instructional improvement, academic improvement and will produce graduates with 21st century skills: life-long learners, decision makers, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Goal 2.2: Jarrell ISD will recruit and maintain certified, highly qualified, effective staff to provide quality instruction in all areas.

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evidence/Evaluation Funding Source Jarrell ISD will provide

quality staff development, with an emphasis on best

practices and research, for all teachers and

paraprofessionals in our district.

Region 13 ESC; district presenters;

book studies; summer staff development;

staff development surveys

Assistant Superintendent;

Technology Director; Principals;

Teacher leaders as PD presenters

August 2014 Sign in sheets; certificates

Title II part A Local

Jarrell ISD will recruit and attract highly qualified

teachers by increasing the awareness of the positive benefits offered in Jarrell

ISD

Job fairs; district salary scale

Administrators August 2014-May 2015

Website postings; job fair participation

Local

Jarrell ISD will provide mentors for all 1st year

teachers. May be extended with teaching partners if

there is need.

Notebooks: time;

training



Reports; completion of paperwork; documenting time spent

with observations

Local

Training and orientation for all substitute teachers

Materials; schedules

District Personnel September 2014 May 2015

Certificates; list of dates;

Local

sign in sheets

Development of a professional library for

teacher use with computer, DVD’s books

and other materials available for check out

Location in libraries; materials; computers

Principals; Librarians

August 2014-ongoing

Check out data Title II part A Local

Continue comp day plan for teachers attending

summer staff development

Calendar with 2 days that can be used as comp days.

Principals

August 2014

Certificates from training; staff development sign in

sheets; plan for staff development

if comp not met

Grant funds

Recognize teachers in newspaper, website and at

board meetings

Contact person Principals; Superintendent

August 2014 Newspaper articles; Cougar’s Roar

Local

Evaluation of Goal 2.2: Highly qualified reports; certificates issued


Goal 2.3: Increase accountability for teachers and administrators to improve student achievement and teacher job performance

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evaluation/evidence Funding Source Administrators will use

multiple data sources to monitor teacher performance and

development

EDUPHORIA–AWARE assessments; benchmarks;

Universal Screeners; STAAR results

Principals

August 2014-ongoing

Student data; walkthrough data;

spreadsheets of scores

Local

Teachers and staff will analyze data from all

assessment sources using Vertical alignment

documents and TEKS for their grade level, course

Benchmarks; STAAR results;

Universal Screeners; RtI data;

meetings with administrators to

review results; TEKS

Principals; Teachers; RtI teams

Beginning Fall 2014-ongoing

Minutes of meetings; targeted plans for students

Local

Evaluation of Goal 2.3: Improvement of student achievement on STAAR and teacher job performance by supporting data from scores and walkthroughs; documentation by principals and other administration.


Goal 2.4: Jarrell ISD graduates will leave school with 21st century skills: lifelong learners, decision makers, creative, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evidence/Evaluation Funding Source Jarrell ISD teachers will

increase the rigor rate of classroom instruction and

use performance indicators in all core subjects.

Staff development; Bloom’s Taxonomy

training


September 2014-May 2015

Walkthrough data; lesson plans; sign in sheets

None

Jarrell ISD teachers will give students opportunities

for project based , interactive learning with

clear definition of learner outcomes

Cooperative learning strategies;

Strategic Instruction Model lesson formats;

technology based projects using rubrics

Principals; Teachers;

Administration

August 2014- May 2015

Walkthrough data; lesson plans;

project presentations

None

Evaluation of Goal 2.4: Opportunities given for decision making, creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking in classrooms through lesson plans, projects, competitions, and observations of products

Target 2: Jarrell ISD will provide a quality education for the future by utilizing quality, effective staff, instructional improvement, academic improvement and will produce graduates with 21st century skills: life-long learners, decision makers, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Goal 2.5: Expand High School CTE program to ensure every student leaves Jarrell ISD with 1 or more marketable skills


Target Date Evaluation/Evidence Funding Source

Jarrell ISD will improve/increase

programs in Career and Technology Education

(CTE)

Curriculum; schedules;

staff

Principals; CTE teachers;

Counselors

Fall of 2014 Course catalogs; class schedules;

CTE nights

Local; Shared Services

Arrangement with Region 13 ESC

Creation of separate CTE catalog with course progression –share

information with students and parents at CTE night

Planning time; paper;

someone to organize

CTE teachers; Principal; Counselor

Fall 2014 Actual product; meeting sign ins

Local

Evaluation of Goal 2.5: Actual product and student success in the work field while in high school and upon graduation; increase in number of graduates meeting standard of career readiness in district reports

Target 3: Establish an effective internal/external communication system

Goal 3.1: Set up a formal system for internal communication for all staff

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evidence/ Evaluation

Funding Source

Hold school improvement, administrator and

leadership meeting with collaboration time built in

Set calendar for meetings Superintendent June 2014 Agendas Local

Set up procedures for principals to share

information from meetings with their staff(email,

agenda items)

Set calendar for meetings or intervals for information

sharing

Principals September 2014 Agendas Campus Local

Develop one central calendar with events from all three campuses listed

Designated person on each campus to send to district

designee

Principals; Technology Department

Fall 2014 Calendar use None

Establishment and posting of district procedure for all

areas

Website procedure book approved

by Superintendent

Superintendent; School Board;


Begin June 2014-complete by

summer 2015

Actual product None

Provide parent education on the importance of

updated contact information at open house

(all campuses)

Open house schedule; staff

Principals Fall of 2014 Agendas for open house None

Staff will submit information to the website

coordinator in a timely manner so website can be

updated weekly

Time; designated person per

campus

Principals Fall 2014 Actual updates None

Establish leadership committees for each

campus and the district that meet on a regular

basis

Time; meeting place;

agendas

District and campus administration

Fall 2014 Agendas; minutes of meetings;

sign in sheets

Evaluation of Goal 3.1: All staff informed of what is going on in the district by using technology and website


Goal 3.2: Set up a formal communication system for external communications


Target Date Evidence/Evaluation Funding source

Maintain and update JISD websites

Website current updated

information

Technology Fall 2014-Fall 2015 Website monitored by Technology Department

None

Campus and teacher websites maintained and updated at a minimum of

monthly and specific to campus/grades

Website training;

updated, current information

Technology Director;


Fall 2014-May 2015 Website monitored by each campus

Send all school and district communication in Spanish

and English

Interpreter Principals

August 2014-ongoing

File of communication Bilingual/ESL

Develop procedures for sharing information with the community from all

campuses

Committee; formats for sharing

website; newspapers

Superintendent; Principals; Teachers;

August 2014 Actual written plan

Make sure all community members have access to

phone alert system

Alert system phone numbers;

Technology Department

Technology Director

August 2014-ongoing

Log of instant alerts sent by district and by each

campus

Make sure all parents know about online access to

programs; include information in

parent school start documents

Grade system List of parent resources

Directions

Technology Director;

Principals; Librarians

August 2014-ongoing

Letter with directions; posting under Parent Resources on district

website

Designate a computer in each library for parent

Computers; parent notice

Technology Department; Principals;

August 2014 -ongoing

Parent use sign in book

use to access school information

Librarians

Ask local businesses to post upcoming events at their

place of business

Lists of events; someone to compile for all

campuses

Principals; Administration

August 2014-ongoing

File of events

Hold community events such as STAAR nights, family

fun nights…; CTE information nights;

science and research fairs; community appreciation

nights, title meetings

Planning; publishing events

All staff August 2014-May 2015

Sign in sheets for events

District information to newspapers

Articles; information

Assistant Superintendent,

Principals (or designee)

August 2014 Keep scrapbook of articles

Staff will contact parents at least every 6 weeks

Parent information Principals; Teachers

August 2014 Parent contact logs

Increase opportunities for parent involvement

PTO; parent committees; mentoring opportunities;

informal meetings


August 2014 Invitations; sign in sheets

Establish leadership committees for campuses and district that meet on a

regular basis

Time Meeting place

Agendas

District and campus

administration

August 2014 Sign in sheets; agendas;

minutes of meetings

Evaluation of Goal 3.2: Attendance at events; use of websites; parent survey information on communication


Goal 3.3: Develop annual yearly survey to all stakeholders within the district

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evidence/Evaluation Funding Sources Develop and use annual parent, staff and student surveys for each campus

Completed surveys

Administration Spring 2015 Survey and results

Set up area of concerns, suggestions on website for parents and students and

teachers as input to campus/district planning

Designated person to review weekly and respond

Principals; Central office

administration

Fall 2015 collection of concerns and responses-to be used

in campus/district planning

Evaluation of Goal 3.3: Have a minimum of 80% approval rating on yearly survey to all stakeholders with a yearly increase

Target 4: Jarrell ISD will continue to exhibit financial stability.

Goal 4: Jarrell ISD will establish and implement a budget that maintains or increases the fund balance each year.


Target Date Evidence/ Evaluation

Funding Sources

Develop and implement district financial procedures

Staff development

Business Manager; Superintendent

Fall 2014 Agendas; sign in sheets

Evaluation of goal 4: Comparison of budget to expenditures at monthly intervals and in final year end reports

Target 5: Appropriate use of technology Goal 5.1: Jarrell ISD will develop and implement a three year technology plan which will increase teacher and student technology skills, the use of technology in instruction and the use of technology for communication.


Target Date Evidence/ Evaluation

Funding Sources

Create a focused staff development plan for

technology

Time

Technology Department;

Principals

Ongoing August 2014-15

Sign in sheets; contracts with providers

Local Grants

Create an effective Network to ensure

availability and efficiency

Systems

Technology department

Fall 2014 Review of network systems

Technology

Use of state information systems such as Project Share for students and

teachers

Staff development; time Technology Director; Assistant

Superintendent

Spring 2015 Agendas; sign in sheets

Local Region 13 ESC

Investigate online staff development from quality

sources

Time; training;

collaboration with ESC’s


Fall 2014 Staff workshops will result

None

Develop an achievable plan to implement e-books

instead of textbooks

Materials funding Source for textbooks

Assistant Superintendent;

Principals; Technology Department

Fall 2014 Plan State materials funds

Evaluation of Goal5.1: District Technology Plan for 2014-15

Target 6: The district will meet the needs of all students by using special or innovative programs and interventions. Goal 6.1: Coordination of health related services


Target date Evaluation/Evidence Funding Sources

Health Advisory Council(SHAC)

Committee members; health and safety data; time to meet 4x a year

Assistant Superintendent (or designee)

May 2014-ongoing Minutes of meeting; data; inclusion in campus plans

Local

Offer immunization clinics Time; place

SHAC committee nurses

Fall 2015 Fliers None

Implement Worth the Wait curriculum in middle school and high school

Teachers; curriculum

Principals Fall 2014 Teachers trained Local

Evaluation of goal 6.1: Annual report to school board to show improvement in coordination of student health issues

Target 6: The district will meet the needs of all students by using special or innovative programs and interventions. Goal 6.2: Discipline management program providing for prevention of and education concerning unwanted physical and verbal aggression, sexual harassment, and other forms of bullying in schools, on school grounds and in school vehicles

Action Plan Resources Staff Responsible Target Date Evaluation/Evidence Funding Sources

Dating Violence-include staff training

Board Policy FFH(Local)-A; Staff development

Principals Counselors

Fall 2014 Sign in sheets Campus

Bus Driver training in student behavior issues, including

bullying, to make transportation safe for all students (all

procedures clearly defined).

Materials; development of

procedures; training time

Assistant Superintendent; Transportation

Director; Principals

Fall 2014 Sign in sheets: procedure book

Local

Reduction of aggressive behavior in school and on school grounds

Staff development; Positive Behavior

Support(PBS) at ES, IS, and MS

Principals; PBS campus teams;

Counselors

Fall 2014 Sign in sheets; High School and Middle School Discipline Policy;

PBS materials in classrooms

Campus

Elementary and middle school students will use PBS (positive behavior support) strategies to

make classrooms safe and productive

PBS committee; common area expectations;

positive reinforcement incentives;

PBS teams; Principals; Teachers


Discipline referral comparisons;

PBS team meeting reports

staff development for new staff

High school will develop their own positive behavior plan to encourage changes in student

behavior to make classrooms and campus safe and productive

PBS committee; positive behavior

incentives; common area expectations;

staff development; explicit teaching to

students

PBS team; Principal; Teachers


Discipline referral comparisons;

PBS team meeting reports

Suicide prevention-staff training in program used

Staff development Counselors; Principal

Fall 2014 Sign in sheets

Pregnancy related services to be offered for any female student

placed on homebound by a physician

Homebound teacher (minimum of 4 hours a

week)

Principals; PEIMS data

August 2014-ongoing

Principal verification

District will continue to implement a character education

program

Program; scheduled time


August 2014-ongoing

Principal verification Program cost

Child sexual abuse education for teachers and parents

Website statement

Principals; Assistant

Superintendent

Fall 2014 Sign in sheets on website

Anti-bullying education plan developed by each campus

Campus committee program

Principals Fall 2014 Sign in sheets

Compliance Training for all staff Online courses Principals Fall 2014 Certificates

Evaluation of Goal 6.2: PEIMS discipline data; PEIMS attendance data; PEIMS coding data

District Plan Timeline

March 2015—selection of committee members

April 2015—meetings to determine needs

Review AEIS

Review AYP

Review PBMAS

Review TAPR

Review preliminary scores

Review teacher surveys

Comprehensive needs assessment

April 2015—meeting to review/edit 2014-2015 DIP for final committee approval

District Committee Members

Parents Other District Representatives

Nikki Warren Doris Carter

Tammy Bray Cassie Winter

Magda Rogers Tony Carroll

Teachers Community Members

Terri Haley Ceci Sinwell

Dave Coyle Bill Moran

Ashley Louder

Bradley Louder Community Business Members

Julia Strange Sheila Cunningham

Michelle West John Grant

Needs Assessment Summary

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Strengths Needs Action needed Research based instruction Alignment Rigorous assessments RtI

accountability Rigor rate by following IFD with

fidelity across grade levels Alignment of instruction vertically

and horizontally Improvement of GT program

Review of new TEKS Rigor rate , fidelity checks in

walkthroughs Use of EDUPHORIA to monitor

benchmarks and STAAR testing for all students

Teacher accountability Reassess services for GT

School Context and Organization Strengths Needs Action needed

Library access Supervision structure Small class sizes After school program Good parent involvement with

athletics

Frequent reminders of upcoming events

More teacher to parent communication

More teachers on morning duty More opportunities for peer

involvement Common planning time Leadership committees for

campus and district Update campus website on

monthly basis Update teacher web pages

Campus leadership committee with parents, teachers and admin.

District leadership committee with parents, teachers and admin.

Monthly newsletter /email of celebrations and upcoming events

Increase communication and parent participation

Grade level planning to involve more parents

Campus specific updates to website

Demographics

Strengths Weaknesses Action needed Rapid growth Procedures not firmly in place

Rapid growth Expectations consistent and

procedures in place for all programs

Technology Strengths Weaknesses Action Needed

Addition of Project Share Access to Destiny Slates, IPADS, Interactive White

Boards Projection cameras

More technology in children’s hands

Update software Increase capacity for streaming Update software in Career Tech Continue staff development for

technology Need more slates, IPADS, and

E readers

Development of separate technology plan

Prioritize and develop district plan for each grade level minimum technology in the classroom

Investigate software updates Plan professional development-next

phase Project Share, EDUPHORIA, etc.

Student Achievement Strengths Weaknesses Action Needed

HS-Academic Achievement in

Reading/ELA HS-Academic Achievement in

Mathematics HS-Academic Achievement in

Science HS-Academic Achievement in

Social Studies

Low scores for STAAR and EOC Lower scores for ELLs ,

Economically Disadvantaged , and Hispanics

Writing scores at ES, MS, and HS TELPAS composite scores Science and math scores need

improvement across grade levels

Writing in all subject areas across all grade levels

Math and science focus New TEKS math planning ELPS used with fidelity District procedures followed for

special programs Reading with emphasis on

understanding and retention

MS-Academic Achievement in

Social Studies

Need consistent RtI, GT procedures enforced

Limited CTE classes

Systemic learning that is highly structured (not rote memory) from early grades on.

School Climate and Culture Strengths Weakness Action Needed

Students and teachers feel safe/happy improvement

Attendance rate Students like school Students involved in

extracurricular activities Students and teachers feel

academics are strong

Bullying issues, especially on bus Vision and mission of school is not

clear Test scores are low compared to

neighboring districts

Address bullying, especially on the bus

Create a climate of high expect-ations from teachers and students

Reward academic achievement as we do athletic achievement

Increase rigor rate of instruction so disconnect between what we feel about academics and where we fall is addressed

Family and Community Strengths Weaknesses Action needed

Friendly front office people Elementary safe at school Teachers are responsive Library and UIL participation is

good

Communication-email is requested Web-site more user friendly Opportunities for more parent

involvement Meetings at times parents can

attend Positive feedback to parents at

secondary level WebPages/websites

Communication-parent5s request more information on events and individual progress-email seems to be preferred

Communication for all areas-UIL, band, academics and athletics

Create a culture of hearing ideas from students, parents and staff to administration at all levels

Regular weekly/monthly communication

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Strength Weakness Action needed

New teacher mentor program 2 extra days of orientation Small classes Balance of teachers-new and

experienced Reimbursement for certification

exams especially ESL Very low turnover rate

Low number of minority staff Advanced degrees need higher

stipend-amount now is $500-needs to be $1000 to keep quality staff

More public recognition of staff in newspaper, public venues-could be teacher of the month or department of the month or grade level of the month-possible interviews with teams for web site

Continue attending job fairs to recruit teachers

Teacher survey and suggestions to campus and district

Increase advanced degree stipend Continue substitute training Continue Comp days Set up public recognition program

To let people know about our outstanding teachers

Technology Strength Weakness Action needed

More student technology Teachers using more web based

technology-CSCOPE, EDUPHORIA, compliance training

Staff development for technology Still unreliable Older equipment

Continue to improve infrastructure Update existing

equipment-computers Continue to add learner centered

technology Professional development for staff

Data sources used:

AEIS Report County STAAR comparison AYP report PBMAS report TAPR report AMAO report Staff surveys Parent surveys Student surveys STAAR and EOC data Student benchmark and RtI data

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