Comprehensive Progress Report · tracker, which will be kept in their data binder. April Simmons...

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and AlignmentEffective Practice: High expectations for all staff and students

A1.01 The principal models and communicates the expectation of improved student learning through commitment, discipline, and careful implementation of effective practices.(5082)

Implementation Status Assigned To Target Date

Concord Lake STEAM Academy

Comprehensive Progress Report10/29/2019

! = Past Due Objectives KEY = Key Indicator

Mission:The mission of Concord Lake STEAM Academy is to provide scholars with a well-rounded education through rigorous, innovative, and inquiry-based instruction so that scholars think critically at higher levels, develop a strong work ethic, and are college, career, and community ready.

Vision:To educate the whole child by empowering scholars to reach their full potential through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Goals:Every K-8 scholar at Concord Lake STEAM Academy will perform at or above grade level in English Language Arts.

Every K-8 scholar at Concord Lake STEAM Academy will perform at or above grade level in mathematics.

Every scholar in grades 5 - 8 at Concord Lake STEAM Academy will perform at or above grade level in science.

Every K-8 scholar's family at Concord Lake STEAMr Academy will attend ten parent engagement activities in one calendar year.

Initial Assessment:Current Implementation Efforts:

• 3-year vision and mission for teaching and learning shared by the principal during Returning Teacher Orientation.

• Development of Concord Lake STEAM Academy Common Instructional Framework to establish consistent guidelines for teaching and learning.

• Development of Concord Lake STEAM Academy Professional Learning Communities Handbook to establish consistent expectations for grade-level teams.

• K-8 AIG Coordinator to address the needs of high achieving scholars.

• Create Student Services Department to address the social and emotional needs of K-8 scholars.

• Collaborate with Curriculum Specialists on the State Team for support with walkthroughs, coaching, and support for K-8 classroom teachers.

Limited Development 09/02/2018

How it will lookwhen fully met: To determine if this objective is fully met, data from the following

sources will be analyzed:

• Walkthroughs• Teacher Observations• Attendance• Guidance referrals • Student discipline• Insight Survey

Evidence:

• Monthly walkthrough data by grade level• EOY NCEES summative ratings• EOY student attendance• EOY Guidance referrals• EOY Student suspensions• EOY Insight survey results

Gabrl Stackhouse 06/05/2020

Actions 0 of 9 (0%)9/7/18 Conduct classroom walkthroughs for all certified staff using the

Classroom Walkthrough for Continuous Improvement developed by the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin.

Gabr'l Stackhouse 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/7/18 Conduct formal observations of all beginning teachers us the North Carolina Evaluation tool.


Notes:

9/7/18 Conduct formal observations of all experienced teachers us the North Carolina Evaluation tool.


Notes:

9/7/18 Track, analyze, and respond to student attendance and discipline data. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

9/7/18 Implement a referral process for scholars in need of guidance services. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

9/7/18 Implement the identification process for high achieving scholars. Sheila Splann 06/05/2020Notes:

9/7/18 Create, monitor, and adjust coaching and support for K-8 classroom teachers during Readers Workshop.

April Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/7/18 Create, monitor, and adjust coaching and support for K-8 AIG scholars and classroom teachers.

Sheila Splann 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/7/18 Create, monitor, and assess a K-5 and 6-8 student discipline process. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

A1.02 ALL teachers improve their practice by responding to principal's observations and/or observations by peers.(5083)



• Creation of yearly walk-through schedule• Creation of yearly admin and peer observation schedule


How it will lookwhen fully met: To determine if this objective is fully met 100% of certified staff at

Concord Lake STEAM Academy will complete all steps of NCEES.

Evidence:

• 100% of certified staff orientation training documented in Truenorthlogic.

• 100% of certified staff Professional Growth Plan completed in Truenorthlogic.

• 100% of certified staff evaluation cycles complete in Truenorthlogic.


Actions 2 of 3 (67%)9/7/18 Conduct training with all certified staff on developing Professional

Growth Plans in Truenorthlogic.Complete 09/03/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 09/30/2019

Notes:

9/7/18 Complete four observation cycles for all beginning certified staff and two observation cycles for all experienced staff.


Notes:

9/7/18 Conduct North Carolina Educator Evaluation orientation training for all certified staff.

Complete 09/03/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 06/05/2020

Notes:

A1.03 The LEA/School promotes a school culture in which professional collaboration is valued and emphasized by all.(5084)



• Identification of PLC chair for each grade level based on 2018-2019 student achievement data and ability to lead change

• Monthly targeted professional development for K-8 PLC chairs.• Collaboration with Curriculum Specialists on the State team for

ideas for coaching and supporting teacher leaders.


How it will lookwhen fully met: To determine if this objective is fully met, BOY, MOY, and EOY surveys

will be administered and the data will be analyzed.

Evidence:

• PLC BOY survey data• PLC MOY survey data• PLC EOY survey data


Actions 3 of 4 (75%)9/7/18 Create PLC meeting calendars for K-8 classroom teachers. Complete 08/16/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019

Notes:

9/7/18 Create K-8 PLC meeting agenda. Complete 08/16/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019Notes:

9/7/18 Administer Professional Learning Communities implementation survey to K-8 PLC's.


Notes:

9/7/18 Review weekly K-8 PLC agendas and provide feedback. April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

A1.04 ALL teachers assess student progress frequently using a variety of evaluation methods and make appropriate curriculum adjustments based on results.(5085)



• Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Teaching and Learning Progression PD for K-8 classroom teachers.

• Concord Lake STEAM Academy PLC Handbook PD for K-8 classroom teachers.

• Implementation of Understanding by Design planning process during weekly PLC meetings for ELA, Math, and Science.

• Implementation of PLC Flow Model during weekly PLC meetings for ELA, Math, and Science.


How it will lookwhen fully met: To determine if this objective is fully met, the following will be

analyzed:

• PLC Common Assessments (Summative assessments)• PLC Progress Monitoring Checks (Formative assessments)

Evidence:

• PLC agendas• Common Assessment data• Progress Monitoring Checks data• Student Progress Trackers by unit


Actions 0 of 5 (0%)9/10/18 K-8 teachers will track student progress through each unit by using

progress monitoring checks. April Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 3-8 scholars will track progress for each unit using the student progress tracker, which will be kept in their data binder.


Notes:

9/10/18 To create and monitor the implementation of 3-8 progress trackers ELA and Math.


Notes:

10/10/19 K-2 teachers will track and monitor student progress using standards-based grading.


Notes:

10/10/19 K-2 scholars will track quarterly progress using progress tracker in data notebook/portfolio.


Notes:

A1.05 ALL teachers individualize instructional planning in response to individual student performance on pre-tests and other methods of assessment to provide support enhanced learning opportunities for students.(5086)



• Daily Success Time is blocked for all K-8 scholars for enrichment or remediation for immediate response to student needs.

• Classroom teachers conduct Fountas and Pinnell and iStation benchmark assessments for all K-3 scholars and any scholar who scored a Level I, II, or III on the ELA EOG in grade 3 or 4 to provide individualized support.

• Cluster for high achieving scholars in grades 1-5; AIG teacher co-teaches with classroom teacher daily during ELA instruction.

• Honors classes for high achieving scholars in grades 6-8 for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

• Resource model for high achieving students in grades 6-8 during Success Time; lead by AIG teacher.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully meet, 100% of CLSA scholars will show

academic growth as determined by each of the following measures:

• Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark• iStation Benchmark

Evidence:

• Fountas and Pinnell data• NC EOG data


Actions 1 of 2 (50%)9/10/18 Block Daily Success Time for all K-8 scholars for enrichment or

remediation for immediate response to student needs.Complete 08/06/2018 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019

Notes:

9/10/18 Classroom teachers will conduct Fountas and Pinnell and istation benchmark assessments for all K-3 scholars and any scholar who scored a Level I, II, or III on the ELA EOG in grades 3 - 6 to provide individualized support.


Notes:

A1.06 ALL teachers provide sound instruction in a variety of modes: teacher-directed whole-class; teacher-directed small-group; independent work; computer-based.(5087)



• Implementation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy Common Instructional Framework.

• Implementation of best teaching practices as an agenda item during every grade level PLC meeting.


How it will lookwhen fully met: To determine if this objective is fully met, individual classroom teacher

lesson plans will be assessed for evidence of meeting the range of learners during each of the following:

• Success Time• Readers Workshop - Interactive Read Aloud with Accountable

Talk• Readers Workshop - Mini-lesson• Readers Workshop - Independent Reading• Readers Workshop - Guided Reading• Writing• Math - Problem-based Learning• Math Workshop - Guided math groups• Math - Independent stations

Evidence:

• English Language Arts lesson plans• Math lesson plans• Success Time lesson plans


Actions 0 of 3 (0%)9/8/18 Review and provide feedback for K-8 English Language Arts lesson

plans.April Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/8/18 Review and provide feedback for K-8 Mathematics lesson plans. April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

9/8/18 Review and provide feedback for K-8 Success lesson plans. April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

KEY A1.07 ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.(5088)


Initial Assessment:Current Implementation Efforts

• All K-8 teachers have a block for Morning Meeting. • All K-8 teachers have implemented school-wide procedures for

the cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, and special area classes.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, there will be a 25% decrease in office

referrals.

Evidence:

• Student Discipline Data• Guidance Referrals• Bullying Report Data• Positive interactions in Kickboard

Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020

Actions 4 of 6 (67%)9/10/18 Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the CUrriculum

Specialists on the State Team to create resource binders for Social and Emotional Learning,


Notes:

9/10/18 Provide ongoing Kickboard professional development for K-8 classroom teachers.

Complete 09/03/2018 Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 Create, monitor, and evaluate Student Services referral process. Complete 09/10/2018 Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

9/10/18 Create print and digital Student/Parent Bullying Reporting Form. Complete 09/12/2018 Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

9/10/18 Provide ongoing professional development to staff on Student Services Referral Processes for Guidance recommendations, bullying, and student self-referral.


Notes:

9/10/18 Provide monthly coaching and support to classroom teachers on meeting the social/emotional needs of all scholars.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and AlignmentEffective Practice: Curriculum and instructional alignment

A2.01 Instructional Teams meet regularly (e.g., twice a month or more for 45 minutes each meeting) to review implementation of effective practice and student progress.(5091)



• Identification of school-wide vertical teams; Professional Learning Communities, MTSS, and Social Emotional Learning/Student Services


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of certified CLSA staff members

will actively serve on one of the following PLCs:

• Professional Learning Communities• MTSS• Student Services

Evidence:

• Presentations• Agendas• Sign-in sheets


Actions 2 of 6 (33%)9/8/18 Create yearly professional professional development calendar. Complete 08/16/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019Notes:

9/8/18 Assign classroom teachers to vertical teams; Professional Learning Communities, MTSS, and Student Services.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create and facilitate monthly MTSS professional development with an emphasis on social-emotional learning and Kickboard .


Notes:

9/8/18 Create and facilitate ongoing English Language Arts and Math professional development.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create and facilitate on-going higher-order thinking/DOK professional development for K-8 classroom teachers.

Sheila Splann 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/8/18 Create and facilitate monthly social-emotional learning professional development with an emphasis on educating the whole child and parent engagement.


Notes:

A2.03 The principal spends at least 50% of his/her time working directly with teachers to improve instruction, including classroom observations.(5093)



• Division of grade level PLCs between Principal and Assistant Principal

• Creation of yearly walk-through schedule• Creation of yearly observation schedule


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, the principal and assistant principal will

spend more than 50% of their workday dedicated to teaching and learning.

Evidence:

• PLC meeting agendas• Outlook calendar• Walk-through data • Observational data


Actions 3 of 7 (43%)9/8/18 Create yearly walkthrough calendar for the administrative team. Complete 08/16/2019 Michelle Varoutsos 08/31/2019Notes:

9/8/18 Create yearly observation schedule calendar for certified staff. Complete 08/16/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019Notes:

9/8/18 Work collaboratively with the Curriculum Specialists on the State Team to create and monitor classroom walkthrough tools for continuous improvement.


Notes:

9/8/18 Conduct weekly classroom walkthroughs for all certified staff and provide feedback.


Notes:

9/8/18 Conduct formal classroom observations of certified beginning teachers and provide feedback.


Notes:

9/8/18 Conduct summative evaluation conferences with all certified staff and provide feedback.


Notes:

9/8/18 Conduct formal classroom observations of certified experienced teachers and provide feedback.


Notes:

KEY A2.04 Instructional Teams develop standards-aligned units of instruction for each subject and grade level.(5094)



• Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Teaching and Learning Progression Pd for K-8 classroom teachers.

• Implementation of Understanding by Design planning process during weekly PLC meetings.

• Implementation of PLC Flow Model for K-8 classroom teachers.



analyzed:

• PLC Cycle Assessments (Summative assessments) • PLC Progress Monitoring Checks (Formative assessments)

Evidence:

• PLC agendas• Cycle Assessment Data• Student Progress Trackers by unit


Actions 3 of 6 (50%)9/8/18 Create and monitor Student Success Trackers for K-8 scholars. Complete 08/14/2018 April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

9/8/18 Assist grade level PLCs with creating standards-based units of study for English Language Arts and mathematics during weekly K-8 PLC meetings.


Notes:

9/8/18 Monitor and support PLC's through Teams; create folders for curriculum support, data, etc.

Complete 08/23/2018 April Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/8/18 Monitor K-8 formative and summative assessment data and provide feedback.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create and monitor grade level PLC collaboration using Microsoft Teams for K-8, Special Area, and Exceptional Children's classroom teachers.


Notes:

9/8/18 Review grade level PLC Teams and provide feedback. April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

A2.05 ALL teachers develop weekly lesson plans based on aligned units of instruction.(5095)


Initial Assessment: Current Implementation Efforts: • Implementation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Teaching

and Learning Progression.



analyzed:

• Individual teacher lesson plans

Evidence:

• Individual teacher lesson plans


Actions 6 of 7 (86%)9/8/18 Create a lesson plan template for English Language Arts and share with

grade-level PLCs.Complete 08/16/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 08/31/2019

Notes:

9/8/18 Create a lesson plan template for mathematics and share with grade-level PLCs.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create a lesson plan template for Science and share with grade-level PLCs.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create a lesson plan template for Social Studies and share with grade-level PLCs.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create a lesson plan template for Special Area PLC (Art, Music, STEM, Technology, Health, and PE) and share with PLC.


Notes:

9/8/18 Create a secure Lesson Plan folder on One Drive for each classroom teacher for weekly submission to Simmons, Stackhouse, and Varoutsos.


Notes:

9/8/18 Review English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Special Area lesson plans and provide feedback.


Notes:

A2.13 Units of instruction include standards-based objectives and criteria for mastery.(5103)



• Creation of planning pad for weekly PLC meetings .• Identification of PLC chair for each grade level based on 2017-

2018 student achievement data and ability to lead change.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, grade level PLCs will complete all

stages of the CLSA PLC Flow Map for English Language Arts, mathematics, and science.

Evidence:

• Grade level ELA units • Grade level Mathematics units• Grade level Science units


Actions 1 of 2 (50%)9/8/18 Create CLSA PLC handbook and provide ongoing PD K-8 grade-level

PLCs.Complete 08/14/2018 Gabr'l Stackhouse 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/8/18 Monitor ELA, math, and science units and provide grade-level feedback. April Simmons 06/05/2020Notes:

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and AlignmentEffective Practice: Data analysis and instructional planning

A3.01 Instructional Teams use student learning data to identify students in need of instructional support or enhancement.(5110)



• Implementation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Teaching and Learning Progression.

• Implementation of Understanding by Design planning process during weekly PLC meetings.

• Implementation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's balanced assessment system.

• Implementation of Instructional Focus Calendar.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, classroom teachers will use summative

data effectively group and provide scholars with the support they need during Success Time. Additionally, success time will have a positive impact on the academic achievement of scholars as evidenced by Fountas and Pinnell benchmark, iStation, NC Check-ins, and NWEA.

Evidence:

• Success Time lesson plans• Cycle summative assessment data• K-8 Student Data Trackers• Fountas and Pinnell benchmark data• NC Check-Ins• NWEA


Actions 0 of 3 (0%)9/10/18 K-8 staff will administer 8 cycle assessments for ELA and Mathematics

and 5th/8th-grade staff will implement 8 cycle assessments for ScienceApril Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 K-8 staff will disaggregate cycle assessment data using Cycle Assessment Reflection form and meet with the administrative team to determine areas of focus for Success Time.


Notes:

9/10/18 K-8 classroom teachers will create lesson plans for Success Time that address the individual learning needs of each scholar.


Notes:

A3.05 The school assesses each student at least 3 times each year to determine progress toward standard-based objectives.(5114)


Initial Assessment: Limited Development 09/02/2018

How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, CLSA scholars will have data for the

following assessments:

• Fountas and Pinnell (K-5)• iStation (K-3)• NWEA (K-8)• NC Check-ins (3-8)• NC EOG (3-8)


Actions 0 of 3 (0%)9/10/18 K-8 teachers will meet in PLCs to disaggregate data from Cycle

Assessments to use for Success Time lesson planning. Gabr'l Stackhouse 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 K-8 teachers will complete Cycle Assessment Teacher Reflection forms for ELA, Math, and Science (5th/8th) use data for implementation of Success Time lesson.


Notes:

9/10/18 K-8 teachers will meet in PLCs to disaggregate data from common formative assessments and adjust instruction to meet the individual learning needs of scholars.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and AlignmentEffective Practice: Student support services

KEY A4.01 The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the individual needs of students across all tiers.(5117)




How it will lookwhen fully met:


Actions

Notes:

A4.04 The school promotes social/emotional competency in school rituals and routines, such as morning announcements, awards assemblies, hallway and classroom wall displays, and student competitions.(5122)



• School-wide expectations for the cafeteria, hallway, restrooms and special area classes.

• Implementation of Kickboard.• Ongoing PD, coaching, and support for Kickboard.• Quarterly Success Assemblies to recognize scholars.

No Development 09/10/2018

How it will lookwhen fully met: Evidence: Student quarterly awards. Student participation in extra-

curricular activities for social-emotional growth.

Implementation of:

• National Junior Honor Society• Odyssey of the Mind• Robotics• Student Government• Art Club• Drama Club


Actions 1 of 3 (33%)9/10/18 Assign a teacher advisor to facilitate National Junior Honor Society,

Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Student Government, Art Club, and Drama Club


Notes:

9/10/18 Teacher advisors will meet monthly with scholars who participate in extra-curricular activities.


Notes:

9/10/18 Weekly Kickboard incentives for teachers; Golden Rocket. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020Notes:

A4.05 ALL teachers teach and reinforce positive social skills, self-respect, relationships, and responsibility for the consequences of decisions and actions.(5123)



• Hiring a Student Services Coordinator to address the social and emotional needs of K-8 scholars.

• Work collaboratively with Grants Coordinator and Curriculum Specialists on the State Team to find/apply for grants to meet the social and emotional needs of scholars.

• Work collaboratively with Curriculum Specialists on the State Team to provide coaching and support for K-8 classroom teachers.

No Development 09/10/2018

How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, all K-8 classroom teachers will

implement daily morning meetings and Kickboard.

Evidence:

• Morning Meeting lesson plans• Positive interactions in Kickboard• Grants for Student Services Support


Actions 2 of 3 (67%)9/11/18 Create a lesson plan template for Morning Meeting. Complete 08/16/2019 Michelle Varoutsos 09/30/2019

Notes:

9/11/18 Establish criteria for the Golden Rocket and communicate to classroom teachers.


Notes:

9/11/18 Conduct walkthroughs during Morning Meeting and provide coaching and support to classroom teachers.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension B - Leadership CapacityEffective Practice: Strategic planning, mission, and vision

KEY B1.01 The LEA has an LEA Support & Improvement Team.(5135) Implementation Status Assigned To Target Date

Initial Assessment: The Concord Lake STEAM Academy Leadership Team met at the beginning of the year and established a core School Improvement Team. They also committed to regular SIP and MTSS meetings. Evidence of this is included in the SIP team roster, meeting schedule, and meeting minutes.

Full Implementation 11/02/2017

KEY B1.03 A Leadership Team consisting of the principal, teachers who lead the Instructional Teams, and other professional staff meets regularly (at least twice a month) to review implementation of effective practices.(5137)


Initial Assessment: The Leadership Team meets weekly for an hour to review all scheduled school activities for the week. Additionally, during this time we discuss curriculum objectives and other educational initiatives that are in place. These regularly scheduled meetings allow the team to drive instruction and all initiatives that are put in place to completion.


B1.05 The principal offers frequent opportunities for staff and parents to voice constructive critiques of the school's progress and suggestions for improvement.(5139)



• Create a Concord Lake STEAM Academy Leadership Team and lead monthly meetings.

• Create a Concord Lake STEAM Academy Teacher Advisory Council and lead monthly meetings.

• Create a Concord Lake STEAM Academy School Improvement Team and lead monthly meetings.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, Insight survey results for staff and

parent items will be at or above 75% in each category.

Evidence:

• Insight Survey results


Actions 1 of 5 (20%)9/8/18 Create Concord Lake STEAM Academy Teacher Advisory Council and

provide staff with details about how to join.Complete 09/10/2019 Gabr'l Stackhouse 09/30/2019

Notes:

9/8/18 Facilitate meetings with Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Teacher Advisory Council for direct communication and collaboration between CLSA instructional staff and the principal.


Notes:

9/8/18 Facilitate meetings with Concord Lake STEAM Academy's School Improvement Team to reach consensus across the school community on which needs represent the highest priorities for action based upon the potential to improve scholars and the school community.


Notes:

9/8/18 Facilitate monthly meetings with Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Leadership Team to reach consensus across the school community on which needs represent the highest priorities for action based upon the potential to improve scholars and the school community.


Notes:

9/8/18 Administer 360 evaluation to staff, parents, and scholars and analyze the results for continuous improvement.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension B - Leadership CapacityEffective Practice: Distributed leadership and collaboration

KEY B2.03 The school has established a team structure among teachers with specific duties and time for instructional planning.(5143)


Initial Assessment: This year the schedule was created to maximize learning time and establish teams that meet weekly to discuss student achievement. Additional duties have also be assigned to non-classroom teachers to minimize the amount of time that teachers are away from their scholars. There was time built into the weekly schedule for lesson planning, grade level meetings, and data meetings. During these meetings, the teams work to align their lesson plans, review data and plan necessary assessments to determine if the scholars have learned the standard that is being taught. Additionally, the Team Leads meet monthly with leadership to receive school-wide updates.


B2.05 The principal focuses on building leadership capacity, achieving learning goals, and improving instruction.(5145)



• Concord Lake STEAM Academy experienced a decline in student achievement and growth during the 2018-2019 academic school year. Staff turnover was high due to staff attendance, licensure, and changes to the instructional program. The School Leadership Team was restructured to include the following key stakeholders; AIG Coordinator, STEM Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Student Services Coordinator- a new position for 2019-2020, EC Lead, K-5 Teacher, 6-8 Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal.

• Curriculum Specialists from the State Team provide focused coaching and support to assist with highly-effective instruction in K-8 classrooms.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of classroom teachers will be

proficient or above in Standard I and IV on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation or on a Directed Professional Growth Plan.

Evidence:

• Summary Rating data from NCEES.• Insight Survey Results from Teachers


Actions 3 of 4 (75%)9/10/18 AIG Coordinator provide weekly coaching and support for K-8 classroom

teachers on higher-order thinking questions, tasks, and DOK.Complete 08/01/2018 Sheila Splann 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 Curriculum Coordinator will work collaboratively with Curriculum Specialists on the State team for strategies and ideas for coaching and supporting K-8 classroom instruction.


Notes:

9/10/18 Meet weekly with AIG Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the instructional program and create coaching plans for K-8 teachers.


Notes:

9/10/18 Create coaching support logs for AIG Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator to document supporting Tier I instruction.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension C - Professional CapacityEffective Practice: Quality of professional development

C2.02 ALL teachers develop individual professional development plans based on classroom observations and self-assessments.(5161)


Initial Assessment:Current Implementation Plan:

• All certified classroom teachers have been assigned to an administrator for development of their Professional Growth Plan and first observation.


Priority Score: 3 Opportunity Score: 3 Index Score: 9

How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of classroom teachers will

complete, implement, and reflect on their professional growth. Additionally, 100% of classroom teachers will have a Professional Growth Plan that is aligned to observational, student, and school goals.

Evidence:

• Professional Growth Plan in TrueNorthLogic

Objective Met10/08/18


Actions9/10/18 K-8 teachers will meet to review School Improvement Plan and develop

their Professional Growth Plan aligned to school goals. Complete 09/18/2018 Michelle Varoutsos 09/21/2018

Notes:

Implementation: 10/08/2018Evidence 10/8/2018

Experience 10/8/2018

Sustainability 10/8/2018

C2.03 The LEA/School provides all staff high quality, ongoing, job-embedded, and differentiated professional development.(5163)



• Title I funds are allocated to provide classroom teachers with job-embedded professional development on the Continuum of Literacy and Guided Reading.

• Title I funds were allocated to hire a Title I Reading Coach to coach and support teacher understanding and implementation of the components of Readers Workshop; Read Aloud with Accountable Talk, Mini-lesson, Independent Reading, Guided/Strategy Groups, and Word Study).


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of teachers will be rated

proficient or higher for facilitating learning for students on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation or teachers will be placed on a directed Professional Growth Plan with specific strategies for teaching and learning.

Evidence:

• Coaching logs• Professional Development• Sign-in sheets• Professional Growth Plans


Actions 1 of 3 (33%)9/10/18 K-8 classroom teachers will participate in ongoing professional

development for Mathematics.Complete 09/28/2018 April Simmons 06/05/2020

Notes:

9/10/18 K- 8 classroom teachers will participate in ongoing professional development for Science.


Notes:

9/10/18 K- 8 Classroom teachers will participate in ongoing professional development for ELA.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension C - Professional CapacityEffective Practice: Talent recruitment and retention

C3.01 The principal celebrates individual, team, and school successes, especially related to student learning outcomes.(5165)



• Implementation of school committees to promote building a safe, supportive, positive, and collaborative school culture.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, teacher responses on the Insight

Survey will be at 75% or higher for each category related to celebrating success.

Evidence:

• Insight Survey


Actions 1 of 2 (50%)10/10/19 Establish school committees with a focus on building school culture and

climate; sunshine, social, and staff recognition.Complete 08/16/2019 Michelle Varoutsos 08/31/2019

Notes:

10/10/19 Provide one hour per month for K-8 staff to meet in committees to plan activities to drive school culture.


Notes:

Core Function: Dimension E - Families and CommunityEffective Practice: Family Engagement

E1.01 ALL teachers maintain a file of communication with parents/guardians.(5177)


Initial Assessment:Current Implementation Effort:

• All classroom teachers have been assigned a parent communication binder.

• Expectations for Parent Communication was shared during Returning Teacher Orientation and during weekly staff meetings.

• All scholars have an agenda which is to be used daily by classroom teachers as a home-school communication tool.

• Teachers set up a grade level parent email list to email parents important classroom specific news and announcements.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is met, all classroom teachers will have completed

parent community logs for every scholar and parents will rate communication between school and home with 75% or higher on the Insight Survey.

Evidence:

• Individual teacher parent communication binders.• Insight survey results.


Actions 0 of 2 (0%)9/10/18 Disseminate the Parent Insight Survey to all parents. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020

Notes: Through the CLSA Rocket Times and via Parent Link.9/10/18 K-8 teachers will keep an up to date and accurate communication log

for every scholar in their Communication Binder.Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020

Notes:

E1.03 ALL teachers systematically report to parents/guardians the student's mastery of specific standards-based objectives.(5179)



• Creation of Student Progress Tracker• Creation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Standards-Based

Grading Policy.


Priority Score: 2 Opportunity Score: 3 Index Score: 6

How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of Concord Lake STEAM

Academy's scholars will have a Student Success Tracker for every ELA, Math, and Science unit.

Evidence:

• Student Success Tracker by unit for ELA, Math, and Social Studies.


Actions 2 of 3 (67%)9/10/18 Create student progress tracker to be used to document mastery

towards standards for each ELA Math, and Science.Complete 09/20/2019 April Simmons 09/30/2019

Notes:

9/10/18 Facilitate quarterly Standards-based report card meetings with K-2 parents to gather input and share updates about implementation.


Notes:

9/10/18 Create and monitor Concord Lake STEAM Academy's Standards-Based Grading Policy for K-2 scholars.


Notes:

Implementation: 09/10/2018Evidence 9/10/2018

Experience 9/10/2018

Sustainability 9/10/2018

Core Function: Dimension E - Families and CommunityEffective Practice: Community Engagement

E2.02 The school provides a broad spectrum of communication to the community through meetings, announcements, newsletters, and a consistently updated website.(5189)



• Monthly parent engagement meeting with Student Services Coordinator and Assistant Principal.

• Implementation of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's School Counseling Plan.

• Redesign of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's website.• Redesign of Concord Lake STEAM Academy's weekly parent

newsletter - Rocket Times.• Implementation of weekly communication folder to strengthen

consistency with sharing school information with families.


How it will lookwhen fully met: When this objective is fully met, 100% of parents who complete the

Insight survey will rate the school at 75% or above for all categories that include communication.

Evidence:

• Insight Survey


Actions 0 of 1 (0%)9/10/18 Dissemination of parent insight survey. Michelle Varoutsos 06/05/2020

Notes:

Comprehensive Progress Report · tracker, which will be kept in their data binder. April Simmons...

Documents

Transcript of Comprehensive Progress Report · tracker, which will be kept in their data binder. April Simmons...