Pontotoc City School District

Pontotoc City School District believes LEARNING is a priority, a need, and a desire. To be successful, we must nurture a learning community that allows everyone to participate in trusting, respectful relationships. Together, we are committed to Reaching Higher Levels of Learning.

Planning TeamComprehensive Needs AssessmentSummarize NeedsPrioritize NeedsDevelop your Schoolwide PlanBudget Implement – Monitor – Evaluate –

Revise

Small, diverse, representative group lead by the principal Knowledgeable people, confidence of the school’s

various constituency groups Respected community and teacher leaders Consider positions – people rotate based on who holds

the position Collaborative working relationship Communicates with the groups it represents Responsible for creating a program that meets local,

state, and federal education requirements and community expectations

Centerpiece of planning process Process will guide you to identify

strengths and weaknesses and specify priorities for improving student achievement and meeting challenging academic standards

Examine educational experiences from the perspective of others – students, parents, teachers, administrators, community

Systematic effort to acquire an accurate, thorough picture of the strengths of a school community that can be used in response to the identified educational needs of students

Perceived or actual – both are important Collect multiple sources of data – examine

across multiple years, grade levels Disaggregated based on subgroups – to

compare Identify patterns, trends, strengths,

weaknesses

Determine Data Collection Methods and Plans

Collect the Data Summarize the Evidence Analyze Program Needs and Set Goals One of the most important steps – PLC

questions Begin with one or two major issues and set

focus areas for long-term goals Prioritize according to ideal, then

consider the reality

The Five Dimensions Student Achievement Curriculum and Instruction Professional Development Family and Community Involvement School Context and Organization

The ultimate aim of the needs assessment and the district/school plan is to increase student performance.

It is important for everyone in your school to understand the process and the plan.

Establish a planning team and meeting schedule

Decide what information you will gather for each dimension (Comprehensive Needs Assessment)

Start gathering the data

Parent Surveyhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?

PREVIEW_MODE=DO_NOT_USE_THIS_LINK_FOR_COLLECTION&sm=Y72bhmb%2b%2fHkrIwoxjtUr92Whf21nD5WwKyHKnaTePxo%3d

Staff Surveyhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?

PREVIEW_MODE=DO_NOT_USE_THIS_LINK_FOR_COLLECTION&sm=nlEXgd61x1M4x3T8qUg09DdEvC6PFEE4xyxgEjyGPzg%3d

Summarize – What did you find in reviewing the information? Keep all your notes and lists but plan on a one page summary.

Prioritize – Determine your focus with input from faculty and staff. Remember the district will have a focus also but the building will drive the direction for continuous improvement.

Budget

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

School Reform Strategies

Instruction by Highly Qualified Professional Staff

High quality, ongoing professional development

Strategies to Attract Highly

Qualified Staff Strategies to Increase

Parental Involvement

Preschool Transition Strategies

Teacher Participation in Making Assessment Decisions

Timely and Additional Assistance to Students Having Difficulty Mastering the Standards

Coordination and Integration of Federal, State, and Local Programs and Resources

http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/innovative_support/TitleI/schoolwideplan/SchoolwidePlanTemplate2009.DOC

Supporting Data Data Collection Sheets Summary of Survey Data Summary of Relevant Assessment Data Prioritization of Needs School Instructional Schedule Professional Development Calendar School Parent Compact School Parent Involvement Policy

Federal dollarsState dollarsLocal dollarsCompetitive dollarsAny other dollars you can find

ImplementMonitorEvaluate Revise

Pontotoc City School District believes LEARNING is a priority, a need, and a desire. To be successful, we must nurture a learning community that allows everyone to participate in trusting, respectful relationships. Together, we are committed to Reaching Higher Levels of Learning.