Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive PlanMID-PLANNING REVIEW

DATE: JUNE 19, 2014

Subcommittees

Professional Education, Mr. Graczyk

Technology, Mr. Costa

Special Education, Mrs. Lehew

Safe and Supportive Schools, Dr. King

Primary Centers, Mr. Miller

Intermediate School, Mrs. Hauser

Middle School, Mr. Mort and Ms. Beucker

High School, Ms. Russo and Mr. Bennis

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION-Mr. Graczyk

STRENGTHS Performance/Growth in certain areas (PVAAS, MAP)

Intervention Programs

Professional Development

STEAMM Program

Graduation Rate

School Safety

Extra Curricular Offerings

The Arts

New Technology Purchased

Professional Education-Mr. Graczyk

CHALLENGES Technology Integration

College and Career Readiness

Decline in student enrollment

Engaging Learners through Differentiated Instruction

Providing meaningful on-going professional development in addition to adhering to State mandates

Professional Education-Mr. Graczyk

Next Steps Pursue partnerships to provide students opportunities to learn

work force skills as well as personal skills

Find ways to capitalize on community involvement

Make community better aware of our strengths

Continue to embed curriculum with Common Core Standards and rigorous, engaging lessons.

21st Century Skills

Create more learning opportunities for staff

Technology-Mr. CostaTEACHERSCynthia BarnhartTrina ColbergChuck DoborWalt HanzlikChris IzydoreJen KosiorCarolyn KremerChristina Kurtz

Andrew LynchMike SantucciCatherine StackColleen StearnsVicki UhrinekNicole WhiteRyan Wilpula

ADMINISTRATORSIan MillerCathy Russo

Technology-Mr. Costa

STRENGHTS Deployment of new tablet technology to students and staff

Compass/NWEA learning and assessment platforms

Consistent access to email and internet service, and E-Rate reimbursements for technology services

Interactive Instruction and Assessment and Multimedia instructional resources

Help desk has closed over 1000 tickets in an average time of less than 2 days


CHALLENGES Persistence and continued use of outdated hardware

PIMS/State reporting/application and data management

Lack of modernized server infrastructure

Lack of teacher familiarity with instructional technology

Different levels of technological integration and exposure


Next Steps Continue to pursue opportunities for expanded hardware

upgrades

Unify Student Information System and develop consistent processes for data management and reporting

Analyze and improve server infrastructure, including hardware, switching, and routing components

Provide professional development targeted toward the effective use of instructional technology

Work closely with curriculum and instruction teams to further integrate technology as an integral teaching partner

TEACHERSBridgette Jodon-High School Life Skills Support TeacherAmi Zylinski—Grandview Learning Support TeacherKatie Stobert—Grandview Fifth Grade Teacher

COMMUNITY

Valerie Hoffer—Family Services of Western PA

PARENTSMichelle Bond

ADMINISTRATORSHeather HauserDebra Lehew

Special Education: Debra Lehew

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Debra Lehew

STRENGTHS Service Delivery and Continuum of Service Delivery/In District

Placements

Therapeutic and Mental Health School-Based Services/Preventative and Treatment Services/Outpatient Licensed Site/District-Based Partial Hospitalization Program

RTII/Inclusion/Co-Teaching and Collaboration

District-Wide and School-Wide PBIS/Project RENEW/Positive Family Supports and Family Check-up Grant and Research Site


CHALLENGES

Above average Special Education Population District-Wide in comparison to state average

Maintaining Least Restrictive Environment mandated growth patterns

Continue to analyze and monitor School Performance Profiles to determine specific areas to work on growth and skill

development

Continuing to meet State Performance Indicators

NEXT STEPS

Staff Development and Ongoing Program Development in the area of Autism

Staff Development and Ongoing Program Development in the area of Transition

Expansion of the SWPBIS with a Multi-Tiered Support System

Examination and Reflection on the data collected in the co-teaching classrooms

Staff Development in the area of Reading and Literacy with focus on Strategic Interventions and Tier II and Tier III Interventions

Increased work with Paraprofessionals expanding their knowledge and techniques with intervening with students


SAFE and SUPPORTI VE SCHOOLS: Dr. King

STRENGTHS 1. Comprehensive Safety Plan that is updated

annually in conjunction with all stakeholders

2. Partnership in Partial Hospitals 3. Nurses (CSN, RN, or LPN) in all buildings 4. Home School Visitors (2) and 1 social worker 5. PBIS in all buildings, including Positive Family

Resource Center pilot research program

SAFE and SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS: Dr. King

CHALLENGES 1. Need to access safety vulnerabilities in Middle School and

Primary Centers 2 . District lacks a School-wide Wellness Committee 3. Students in high school need access to pre-referral strategies

for meeting academic and behavioral challenges 4. Materials for Bully prevention program are outdated/missing 5. Students with behavioral issues need effective behavior

management plans

SAFE and SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS: Dr. King

Next Steps

1. Convene Safety Summit Committee, complete walk-through with police in each building

2. Identify coordinator for Wellness Committee, and then gather committee members from staff, students,

parents, and community

3. Identify resources and provide training in RTII process

4. Seek grant funding for purchase of bully prevention materials

5. Strengthen behavioral intervention resources throughout the district

PRIMARY CENTERS

STRENGTHS Establish as system within the school that fully ensure each

member of the school community promotes, enhances and sustains a shared vision of positive school climate.

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures classrooms are staffed with highly qualified teachers and that students needs drive decisions about teacher placement.

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures students who are academically at risk are identified early and are supported by a process that provides interventions based upon students needs and includes procedures for monitoring effectiveness

PRIMARY CENTERS

CHALLENGES Establish professional development within the schools that is

focused, strategic and implemented with fidelity.

Establish a system within the schools that fully ensures the consistent implementation of effective instructional practices across all classrooms

PRIMARY CENTERS

Next Steps Plan and implement professional development with district goals

and priorities in mind. Determine needed resources to implement with fidelity

Allow for implementation of effective instructional practice, including differentiated instruction. Create student-centered activities that challenge all students.

Committee Members-Grandview

Heather Hauser-Principal

Deb Lehew-Director of Special Ed.

Jaime Zolinas-Grade 5

Jan Mazzotta-Grade 3

Vicki Nania-Speech Therapist

Kristen Gettens-grade 4

Emily DiMascio-Grade 3

Megan Zendarski-Title I

Bill Heasley-Phys Ed

Kristy Stawinski-Special Ed. Life Skills

Amy Yeckel-Title I

Laurie Malcolm-Librarian

TEACHERS COMMUNITYGerald DeMarco

SCHOOL BOARDCarrie Fox

OCathy RussoCharlie Mort

GRANDVIEW UPPER ELEMENTARY

STRENGTHS Performance/Growth in certain areas (PVAAS, MAP)

Intervention Programs

Professional Development


CHALLENGES Engaging Learners

Challenging high-end learners

Parent involvement and communication


Next Steps Assess and address the needs of our gifted and high achieving

students

Promote student growth and accountability for students at their individual academic level by student involvement in goal monitoring and self-assessment

Establish opportunities to improve parental involvement and communication

Middle School Committee

Principal, Mr. Charles Mort

Assistant Principal, Ms. Deb Beucker

Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Kevin Schmitt

Life Skills Teacher, Ms. Amanda Coulter

Science Teacher, Mrs. Wendy Hutchison

Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Jeff Pollick

Learning Support Teacher, Ms. Erin Conley

Science Teacher, Mr. Chris Resek

Language Arts Teacher, Mrs. Jeannine Vivino

Learning Support Teacher, Mrs. Faith Foster

Middle School – Mr. Charles Mort - Ms. Debbie Beucker

STRENGTHS Performance/Growth in Math curriculum & instructional practices

has resulted in an increase in student PSSA Math and Keystone Algebra I scores. (Student Math Scores in 2013 did increase by 2% in grade 6, 5% in grade 7 and by 1% in grade 8. Grade 7 students finished 7.5% above the State average. PVAAS indicates that grade 7 students grew by 1.5% and grade 8 students grew by .2%.)

Professional Development - Highlands Middle School has integrated the use of Data by all teachers to enable them to set goals, to understand and to increase students' test scores. This data comes from various sources including: NWEA-Map assessments, PSSA exams, Keystone Algebra I exams and local assessment data.

Middle School – Mr. Charles Mort - Ms. Debbie Beucker

STRENGTHS Intervention Program Alignment -

HMS is refining and refocusing their Tier II and Tier III interventions in order to increase student attendance (currently above the state average of 94%) and student learning.

Tier I interventions include: the RAMS 200 Club, Compass Learning, NWEA Map testing, Flex, SAP, Family Resource Center, IST, Core Curriculum, Co-Teaching, After school Program (PIC), Morning Tutoring, Responsive Classroom, RAMS Roundups and Data Based Decision Making;

Tier II interventions include: SAP (Student Assistance Program), IST, and CICO (Check In-Check Out), Rewards Reading Program, Family Services, Conflict Mediation, Secon Step, Parent/Student team meetings and Data Based Decision Making;

Tier III interventions include SAP, our Autistic Classroom a Therapeutic Support Classroom, Positive Family Check up, Spell Read, our Partial Hospitalization Program and Data Based Decision Making.

Middle School – Mr. Charles Mort - Ms. Debbie Beucker CHALLENGES

Standards Aligned Language Arts Curriculum - Highlands Middle School's PSSA Reading Scores decreased in grade 6 from 67.7% in 2010-11 to 63.8% in 2012-13. The 63.8% is currently 1.1% less than the state average of 64.9% for grade 6 students.

Highlands Middle School's PSSA Reading Scores decreased in grade 7 from 69% in 2010-11 to 62.5% in 2012-13. The 62.5% is currently 7.7% less than the state average of 70.2% for grade 7 students.

Although Highlands Middle School's PSSA Reading Scores increased in grade 8 from 71.5% in 2010-11 to 75% in 2012-13, the 75% is currently 2.2% less than the state average of 77.2% for grade 8 students.

Standards Aligned Science Curriculum - Although Highlands Middle School's PSSA Science scores increased from 43.3% in 2010-11 to 53.4% in 2012-13, the 53.4% is currently 6.6% less than the state average of 60% for grade 8 students.

PVAAS indicates that Highlands Middle School students are showing a negative growth of 23.7 in Science test scores for grade 8 students.

Middle School – Mr. Charles Mort - Ms. Debbie Beucker Next Steps

Pursue partnerships with parents and community members within the Family Resource Center

Make community better aware of our strengths

Continue to embed curriculum with Common Core Standards and rigorous, engaging lessons focusing on Language Arts and Science.

Create Professional Learning opportunities for staff that integrates technology into teaching to improve student learning.

High School Committee

Sherry Armstrong – Secondary School Teacher - Regular Education Shawn Bennis – Administrator Stephan Biancaniello – Consultant Carrie Fox – Board Member Patrick Hassler – Secondary School Teacher - Regular Education Jennifer Motosicky – Secondary School Teacher - Regular Education Catherine Russo – Administrator Jacki Santi – Parent HS Department Chairs

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOLSTRENGTHS

Best Practices in Instruction/Assessment

Assessment Binders Guestbook Activities D.O.K. Inventory Reflection/Upgrade Activities

Common Benchmark AssessmentsUnderstanding by Design frameworkProject Based Learning/Performance TasksProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Graduation Rate

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

STRENGTHS

Advanced Coursework— STEAMM Academy/STEM Academy, CHS Courses, AP Courses, Robotics, Multimedia Design

Stretch Learning Opportunities—Music/Art/DECA/Fire Service Training

School Culture Decrease in suspensions, violent behavior

Decrease in office discipline referrals

Student involvement/student groups/student led assemblies

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOLCHALLENGES

Standards-Aligned Curriculum

Standards—Aligned Assessments and Monitoring of Student Achievement

Interventions for Struggling Learners

Strategic/Focused Professional Development

Home, School, Community Climate/Culture

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOLNEXT STEPS

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of standards aligned curricula across all classrooms for all students.

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures the consistent implementation of effective instructional practices across all classrooms.

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures teachers and administrators meet on a regular basis to use multiple data sources to reflect on the progress of student learning as it relates to the effectiveness of professional practice.

Establish a system within the school that fully ensures school staff members use standards aligned assessments to monitor student achievement and adjust instructional practices.

Comprehensive Plan

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