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[Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 1

Life School Oak Cliff Campus Improvement Plan


2013-2014




The mission of Life School is to train leaders with life skills for the twenty-first century by establishing strong academics, character training,
and a parenting program.
Life School OCE Goal- By May 2014 at least 90% of all student groups of OCE will meet proficient or better standards on the math and
reading STAAR assessments. At least 85% of Kinder-2
nd
grade students will meet the end of the year math and reading criteria. All students
will make at least one year of growth in all areas.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALS
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.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALS
GOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the
English language.
GOAL #2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics.
GOAL #3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.
GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children.
Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.
Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma.
Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students.
Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained.
Objective #6: The states students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards.
Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning.
Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning.
Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff
development, and administration.

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COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
SCHOOL YEAR: 2013-2014
Data Sources Reviewed:
AEIS report
CFA data
Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths
What were the identified
strengths?
Summary of Needs
What were the identified needs?
Priorities
What are the priorities for the campus,
including how federal and state program
funds will be used?
Demographics
Total Enrollment: 823

American Indian: 1%
Asian: 2%
African American: 59%
Hispanic: 37%
White: 1%
Two or More: 1%
Implementation of the bilingual program
to ensure ELL and bilingual students are
successful. Implement a Spanish specials
class to assist those English speaking
students transitioning from dual-
language to general education.
Ensure that all sub-populations receive
authentic instruction and resources to be
proficient or higher in reading and
mathematics
A bilingual director to oversee the bilingual
program, additional professional development for
teachers in their content areas and
resources/manipulatives in reading, math and
science
Student Achievement

Using the RTI process to identify students
who need 504 or SPED services and
providing them with that specialized
instruction
Ensure all students show growth
throughout the year on all assessments,
especially in reading and math
Materials and resources to ensure students with
various learning styles and needs receive
differentiated instruction
School Culture and
Climate
Established committees to focus on the
areas of academics, morale, safety and
master leadership for 6
th
graders
Increase morale and teacher retention and
Bully Prevention programs to address
discipline issues and use Bully Prevention
Flip Charts. Implement CHAMPS and
Incentives and supplemental pay for teachers who
take on extra duties and improved communication
system. We need a nurses aide, and a science lab
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improve/enhance teachers lounge. and Spanish specials.
Staff Quality/
Professional
Development
Recruit and train highly qualified teachers
and provide them support through
various sources such as Region 10,
through district coordinators training
sessions.
New teacher support and instructional
strategies per content. Recruit teachers
who are ESL, BIL and G/T certified.
Professional development and training for all staff
members in science, reading and math that is not
limited to within the district
Curriculum,
Instruction,
Assessment
Common Formative Assessments are
aligned and grade levels meet to discuss
curriculum, instruction and assessment
needs
Strengthen the vertical alignment of all
contents, improve scope and sequence for
curriculum planning.
Vertical alignment, professional development in
content areas, pre/post assessments, technology
and CFAs that are valid, reliable and equitable

Family and
Community
Involvement

Parenting Nights, parent observations
and updates, Thursday Exchange and
Grade Level newsletters, Parent Portal

Programs and activities to cater to dads to
get them more involved, events specific to
parent needs, increase parent volunteer
opportunities

Programs that provide resources for parents to
ensure their students are successful and create
more parental involvement opportunities
School Context and
Organization
Every morning the students recite the
mission, receive goals and challenges and
recite and apply the character trait of the
month
Funds to sponsor school clubs,
organizations and field trips for real world
application
Field trips for students to make connections outside
of school and resources to sponsor clubs and
organizations. A nurse aide to assist with the
overflow from middle and high school and assist
during screenings and health fairs.
Technology

Technology teacher provides instruction
to students and assist teachers with
technology implementation in their
classes
Teachers need additional technology in
their classrooms to enhance student
achievement. A license for 3-5 grades to
learning.com. SMART boards in all
classrooms, dedicated projector and cart
for auditorium, continuous training in
Eduphoria, TEAMS, I-Station,
Learning.com, Think Through Math and a
Adding an additional computer lab with an
instructional aide, document cameras to replace
overhead projectors and color printers for each
grade level. Having Ipads, iPods and Chrome books
would be instrumental to small group instruction
and the Rti process. Intercoms in all classrooms and
continuous training in Eduphoria, TEAMS, I-Station,
Learning.com, Think Through Math and a
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subscription to Brain Pop subscription to Brain Pop


Title I, Part A
Schoolwide Components:
1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in
section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content
standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1).
2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the States proficient and advanced levels of student
academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that
include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk
of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is
included in the schoolwide program.
3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers.
4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the
States student academic achievement standards.
5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools.
6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services.
7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First,
or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.
8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section 1111(b)(3) in order to
provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.
9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement
standards required by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to
ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective
assistance.
10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence
prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job
training.
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Teachers will participate in team
planning meetings to align and plan
rigorous lesson plans
Administration
Team Leaders
Minutes
Sign-In Sheets
Data, Agenda
Weekly
8/1/13-5/31/14
Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
Minutes
CFA
Assessment Data
Improved lesson
plans
Comparing
Student
Performance
2,4,8
Teachers will attend faculty and staff
meetings to discuss data, lesson
plans and school organization/goals
Administration Minutes
Sign-In Sheets
Data, Agenda
Twice a month
8/1/13-5/31/14
Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
Minutes
CFA Data
Data
Disaggregation
Comparing
Student
Performance
2,4,8
Teachers will participate in staff
development (District Level) to
vertically align curriculum and
Central and
campus
administration
Minutes
Sign-In Sheets
Data, Agenda
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
Minutes
CFA Data
Improved lesson
plans
Comparing
Student
Performance
2,4,8
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
assessments

The campus will periodically review
the Campus Needs Assessment
Mason and
Instructional
Leadership Team
Minutes
Sign-In Sheets
Data, Agenda
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-In Sheets
Agendas
Minutes
CFA Data
Improved lesson
plans
Comparing
Student
Performance
2,4,8
Implement CHAMPS as a method to
improve classroom management,
discipline and class organization
skills
All Staff District Mission,
Vision and Goals
CHAMPS training
and books
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-sheets, Positive work
environment and
teacher attitudes
Summative 1, 2, 3, 7,8
There is a need for an increase of Administration,
Martindale
Ipad, Ipod,
Chrome books,
8/1/13-5/31/14 Walk-throughs,
observations,
student created
Improved,
listening/reading
comprehension
Summative and
Formative

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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
technology on our campus, so we
need to provide our students with
technology at their fingertips.
products and fluency
scores







Ideal State: Goal(s)
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Goal #2: All students will achieve high academic standards by attaining proficiency or better
Objective(s):
Goal #2, Objective #1: Schoolwide Reform Strategies
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Parents will have access to Parent
Portal to help monitor students
progress
Administration,
Teachers
Technology 8/1/13-5/31/14 Parent
Communication
and website hits
Parent/Teacher
communication
Student grades
Formative 2, 6, 8, 9
Identification of Bil/ESL students
through screenings
Woods, Bilingual
Teachers
Technology, Time
and Assessments
8/1/13-5/31/14 Increase in
Bil/ESL students
Additional
resources
purchased
Formative 1, 2, 8, 9, 10
Implement a schoolwide
intervention block for reading, math
and science to address our
struggling students and those who
did not meet the minimum passing
standards on STAAR
Administration,
Phillips, K. Mason
Mentoring Minds
STAAR Ready
Kamico, iStation,
Think Through
Math, Tutorials
8/1/13-5/31/14 Small groups,
observations,
master schedule
CFAs,
benchmarks,
STAAR practice
test, report
cards, six weeks
progress and
failure reports
Formative and
summative
1, 2, 3, 8, 9
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
All teachers will implement RTI and
additional tutoring for students
whose names reoccur on the failure
list
Classroom
Teachers
Mentoring Minds
STAAR Ready
Kamico, iStation
8/1/13-5/31/14 Small groups
Observations
Documentation
CFA
Progress reports
Failure reports
Six weeks test
scores
Formative and
summative
1, 2, 3, 8, 9
Teachers will use a variety of hands
on and technological instructional
materials to supplement the
curriculum in math, reading, science
and writing to improve student
achievement
Administration Kamico, STAAR
ready, Mentoring
Minds, FOSS kits,
STEMscopes,
learning centers,
math games,
listening centers
8/1/13-5/31/14 Walk-throughs,
practice test
CFA,
Benchmarks, 6
weeks grades,
test results
Formative 1, 2, 3, 8, 9
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
To meet the demands of the 21
st

century, we need to immerse our
students in technology to give them
additional learning formats and
tools to cater to our students
individual learning styles.
Administration,
Martindale
8/1/13-5/31/14
Ensure that our students are
mastering the reading level that
coincides with their grade level by
offering them additional support,
curriculum and assessment
Administration,
Classroom
teachers
Ipods, DRA kits,
listening centers,
reading centers,
Time for Kids
subscriptions,
novels
8/1/13-5/31/14
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)








Ideal State: Goal(s)

Goal #2: All students will achieve high academic standards by attaining proficiency or better

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Objective(s):

Goal #2, Objective #2: Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement
standards required by section 1111(b)(1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that students
difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
All teachers will implement RTI and
additional tutoring for students
whose names reoccur on the failure
list
Classroom
Teachers
Mentoring Minds
STAAR Ready
Kamico
8/1/13-5/31/14 Small groups
Observations
Documentation
CFA
Progress reports
Failure reports
Six weeks test
scores
Formative and
summative
1, 2, 3, 8, 9
Each semester LSOC will host Family
Math and Science Nights to improve
proficiency in these content areas
Administration
Math and Science
Teachers
Math and Science
manipulatives,
and kits, FOSS
kits
8/1/13-5/31/14
Two times a year
Sign-in sheets,
agenda,
parenting points
CFA and
assessment data,
report card
grades
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
Students will participate in Battle of
the Books to stimulate interest in
reading
Martindale Books, dcor,
time
8/1/13-5/31/14 Reading logs Number of
students
receiving awards
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
Students will participate in Book-IT
Program to stimulate interest in
Martindale Book-It Reading
materials
8/1/13-5/31/14 Reading logs Number of
monthly pizza
coupons issued
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Reading.
Students will participate in the Six
Flags Read to Succeed program to
stimulate interest in reading.
Myles,
Martindale
Read to Succeed
materials
8/1/13-5/31/14 Reading logs Number of Six
Flags tickets
received
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
TLC Day- SPED and classroom
teachers meet to discuss the needs
and goals of SPED students
All instructional
staff members
Time 8/1/13-5/31/14
4
th
week of the
six weeks
Sign-in sheets,
agenda, minutes
Improved SPED
grades and
performance
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10
Students will participate in Word
Wars to enhance their vocabulary
and reading skills.
Martindale Trophies, Pizza
Party, Gift Bags,
Certificates
8/1/13-5/31/14 Walk-throughs,
observations,
student practices
Improved grades
in reading,
writing, spelling
Formative 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Objective(s):
Goal #1, Objective #1: Clarify vision for reform, create a school profile, identify data sources, and analyze data to ensure that the learning needs of every
student are met
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)





Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers
Objective(s):
Goal #3, Objective #1: Instruction by highly qualified teachers
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Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Ensure all teachers have passed the
certification test in the area they are
teaching
Mason SBEC,
Human
Resources
8/1/13-5/31/14 Highly trained
and qualified
teachers
Improved lesson
planning and test
scores
Summative 3, 4, 5
Perform walk-throughs and
observations as part of PDAS
Administration PDAS training
and New Teacher
Training
8/1/13-5/31/14 Pre-conferences,
Post-conferences
walk-throughs,
Improved
instruction,
Improved lesson
planning and test
scores
Formative and
Summative
3, 4, 5
Form partnerships with the
Education departments of local
universities and colleges
Mason Personnel,
Technology,
Brochures
8/1/13-5/31/14 Highly trained
and qualified
teachers
Improved lesson
planning and test
scores
Summative 3, 4, 5

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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers
Objective(s):
Goal #3, Objective #2: In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the states students
academic achievement standards.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Teachers will take additional
certification test such as the ESL and
G/T to become highly qualified or
add to their certifications
Mason Title III 8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
Completion
Student
progression on
TELPAS
Summative 3,4,5
Integrate Region 10 training and
support as a part of ongoing
professional development
Myles Title 2 8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
Completion
Increased rigor in
classrooms and
improved grades
and test scores
Formative 3,4,5
Participate in a school wide book
study for ongoing professional
development
Mason Book: TBD
Title I
8/1/13-5/31/14 Group Discussions,
Team activities,
staff presentations
Increased
morale, higher
retention rate
Formative 3,4,5
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers

Objective(s):

Goal #3, Objective #3: Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Teachers will be interviewed and
selected using their application
uploaded through Teacher Job
Network
Region 10
Mason
On-line and
liaison
8/1/13-5/31/14 Increase in the
number of highly
qualifies teachers
Quality Lesson
plans and
increase in
student
achievement
Summative 3, 4
Teachers will be recruited from
from local universities and college
job fairs
Mason
Myles
Job Fairs, Human
Resources, UTA,
UNT, UTD, PQC
8/1/13-5/31/14 Highly trained
and qualified
teachers
Improved lesson
planning and test
scores
Summative 3, 4, 5
Teachers in the Dual Language
program will receive a stipend for
teaching two languages
Human
Resources,
Mason
Title I,


8/1/13-5/31/14 Increase in the
number of
bilingual teachers
Quality Lesson
plans and
increase in
student
achievement
Summative 3, 4
Life School will partner with Teach TFA Coordinator Teach for
America, Human
8/1/13-5/31/14 Increase in
teacher retention
Quality Lesson
plans and
Formative 3, 4
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers
Objective(s):
Goal #3, Objective #2: In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the states students
academic achievement standards.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
for America to hire teachers who
will be assets to Title I schools.
Mason Resources increase in
student
achievement
Provide teachers with competitive
salaries, grants and stipends to
attract them to Life Schools
Human
Resources and
Administration
Title I, Local,
State and Federal
Funds
8/1/13-5/31/14 Teacher
retention rates,
increased morale
Improved
student
achievement
Formative and
Summative
1, 2, 3, 4, 5




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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #4: All students will be educated in schools and classrooms that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning
Objective(s):
Goal #4, Objective #1: School wide Reform Strategies
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Students will participate in
school wide Red Ribbon Week
Activities to promote a drug free
Lifestyle and campus.
Woods and All
teachers

PTO, bracelets,
pencils, red
ribbons
8/1/13-5/31/14
One week
Daily activities
during the week
100% drug free
school, no
discipline issues
concerning drugs
Formative 1, 2, 3, 7,8
Students will participate in Caught
Being Good Parties/ No Tallies
Incentives to promote good
behavior.
CBG Committee
Lilly
Campus budget 8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificates and
small tokens for
students
Decrease in the
number of tallies
Formative 1, 2, 3, 7, 8
Teachers will peruse online modules
for child abuse to be informed and
aware of the signs.
Woods, All staff Online training
modules, Region
10
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas,
certificate
Identification of
students and
intervention
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #4: All students will be educated in schools and classrooms that are safe, drug free, and conducive to learning
Objective(s):
Goal #4, Objective #1: School wide Reform Strategies
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Teachers will discuss school safety
issues and concerns such as crisis
and provide solutions
Lion Pride
Committee
Meetings and
trainings
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agenda, minutes
Faster drill times,
less incident
reports
Formative 1, 2, 4, 9, 10
Classes will participate in counseling
behavior programs and guidance
lessons to learn about and model
appropriate behavior and character
traits
Woods Ned Show,
Read-alouds
8/1/13-5/31/14 Schedule of
classroom visits,
sign-in sheets
Decrease in the
number of tallies,
referrals and
suspensions
Formative 1, 2, 4, 9, 10
CHAMPS training and workshops to
promote positive based classroom
management
Lilly CHAMPS books 8/1/13-5/31/14
Schedule of meeting
dates, sign-sheets,
classroom
observations
Decrease in the
number of referrals
and improved
classroom
management
Formative 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9,
10
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #5: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English. Life School Oak Cliff will improve instructional support for our LEP students
which will impact academic achievement and TELPAS yearly progress
Objective(s):
Goal #5, Objective #1: School wide Reform Strategies Life School teachers will establish systems for continuous improvement of our Bilingual/ESL program.
closely monitor LEP student academic progress as well as progress in the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Prepare and distribute 2011-12
grade level TELPAS status reports so
teachers can assess the data
Woods Documents,
computers, printers,
AWARE
8/1/13-5/31/14 Distributed TELPAS
reports
Monitoring of
students at the
beginner level
Summative 1, 2, 8, 9
Provide Sheltered Instruction
Observation Protocol (SIOP) Training
for core content area teachers
Woods Region 10, literature,
technology, ESL
coordinator
8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
completion
Improved instruction
in ESL classrooms
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4
Ensure all teachers are prepared to
implement English Language
Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and
provide additional ELPS training
Woods Training materials,
ESL coordinator
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas, minutes
Improved instruction
in ESL classrooms
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4
Research Region 10 Website for
ongoing ESL Professional
Development for our teachers
Woods Region 10,
technology, ESL
coordinator
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agenda, minutes,
certificates
Improved instruction
in ESL classrooms
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4
Bilingual/ESL Teacher Collaboration
Meetings with grade level SIOP
trained teachers (BOY, MOY, EOY)
Woods, Dual-
language and ESL
teachers
Time, ESL coordinator 8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agenda, minutes
Improved instruction
in ESL classrooms
Formative 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10
Purchase and provide Bil/ESL
supplemental materials for ESL/
Bilingual classrooms to improve
instruction
Woods, Title I, ESL
coordinator
8/1/13-5/31/14 Purchase orders,
walk-throughs,
observations
Improved instruction
in ESL classrooms
Formative 1 ,2, 8, 9, 10
Frequently review list of failing students
coded as LEP and follow-up with teachers and
with parents on Bilingual Parent Night
Woods, ESL and Dual-
language teachers
Failure Reports, ESL
coordinator
8/1/13-5/31/14 walk-throughs,
observations
Decrease in the
number of LEP
students failing
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10
Recommend LEP students who are at or
below failing to LEP Summer School to
receive remediation
Woods, ESL and
Dual-language
teacher
Staff, Volunteers,
Resources, Funding
8/1/13-5/31/14 Applications and
Recommendations for
summer school
Students have
successfully
completed summer
school and improved
their grades
Formative and
Summative
1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
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Ideal State: Goal(s)

Goal #6: All students will graduate from high school

Objective(s):

Goal #6, Objective #1: Schoolwide Reform Strategies

Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Host Career Day to expose
students to different careers and
opportunities available after high
school- invite local military
personnel
All staff members Speakers,
Presentations
8/1/13-5/31/14 Schedules,
agendas, sign-in
sheets,
volunteers
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
assessments
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
Implement College T-Shirt Days to
Inspire students to set goals and
allow teachers to have discussions
about colleges and college life
All staff members College shirts 8/1/13-5/31/14 Observations,
walk-throughs,
100% of staff in
college attire
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
assessments
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
Have students attend Pep-Rallys as
Motivational tactics to inspire them
to attend and graduate from high
school
All staff members Personnel, small
tokens
8/1/13-5/31/14 Frequent pep
rallies,
motivational
signs and
banners
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
assessments and
student morale
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
Display college paraphernalia such
as College Pennants to provide high
expectations and collegiate
exposure
All staff members Pennants and
college dcor,
literature
8/1/13-5/31/14 Observations,
walk-throughs,
signs and
banners
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
assessments
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
Make it part of the school culture
where each grade level is affiliated
with their graduation year.
All staff members Teachers, dcor,
banners, signs
8/1/13-5/31/14 Observations,
walk-throughs,
signs and
banners
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
assessments
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
Provide all students with instruction
at their level to grow them by one
grade level every year
All staff members Manipulatives,
resources, HQ
teachers
8/1/13-5/31/14 Observations,
walk-throughs,
Increased scores
on CFA, report
cards, all
Formative 1, 2, 9, 10
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #5: All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English. Life School Oak Cliff will improve instructional support for our LEP students
which will impact academic achievement and TELPAS yearly progress
Objective(s):
Goal #5, Objective #1: School wide Reform Strategies Life School teachers will establish systems for continuous improvement of our Bilingual/ESL program.
closely monitor LEP student academic progress as well as progress in the TELPAS domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
assessments


Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #7: Professional Development Plan
Objective(s):
Goal #7, Objective #1: In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the States students
academic achievement standards.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Teachers will take additional
certification test (such as the ESL) to
become highly qualified or add to
their certifications
Mason Title III 8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
Completion
Student
progression on
TELPAS
Summative 3,4,5
Integrate Region 10 training and
support as a part of ongoing
professional development
Myles Title 2 8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
Completion
Increased rigor in
classrooms and
improved grades
and test scores
Formative 3,4,5
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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #7: Professional Development Plan
Objective(s):
Goal #7, Objective #1: In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and
paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the States students
academic achievement standards.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Ensure that all teacher attend
OASIS/GT Training, as well as RTI
training to reach all student and
differentiate instruction
Saltzman Region 10,
Educational
Impact online
modules
8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
completion
Increased rigor in
classrooms and
improved grades
and test scores
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8,
9,
All teachers to attend conferences in
their content areas
to learn and present various
concepts and teaching strategies
All staff members LSOC budget,
time, substitutes
8/1/13-5/31/14 Certificate of
completion
Increased rigor in
classrooms and
improved grades
and test scores
Formative
Participate in yearly school wide
book studies for ongoing
professional development
Mason TBD 8/1/13-5/31/14 Group
Discussions,
Team activities,
staff
presentations
Increased
morale, higher
retention rate
Formative 3,4,5
Summers Best Teaching Workshops in
content areas ELA and Math for k-6
th

grade
After School Specials- Teacher
workshops catered to ongoing
district needs based on data and
needs assessments.
Kendra Mason
Amanda Phillips
District
Curriculum
Leadership
Teams
District Budget 8/1/13-5/31/14 Group
Discussions,
Team activities,
staff
presentations
Eduphoria
Workshops
surveys and
attendance
Increased rigor in
classrooms and
improved grades
and test scores
Formative
Summative

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Ideal State: Goal(s)

Goal #8: Parental Involvement

Objective(s):

Goal #8, Objective #1: Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services

Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Increase parent involvement
through parent supported
mentoring opportunities
Lilly Teacher Request 8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas, minutes
Increased parent
involvement and
presence on
campus
Formative 7
Provide opportunities for parenting
points through Parenting Nights
classroom, observations, updates
and seminars
Administration
Elementary
Coordinators
Banners, Signs,
Flyers, Website,
Thursday
Exchange
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas, minutes
Increase in
parent
participation and
student
achievement
Formative 1, 2, 7, 9
Implement Donuts for Dads to
increase male support and
leadership on campus
Administration Banners, Signs,
Flyers, Website,
Thursday
Exchange
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas, minutes
Increase in
parent
participation and
student
achievement
Formative 1, 2, 7, 9
Implement Leadership Breakfast so
parents can interact and have
conversations with administration
Central Office
and Campus
Administration
Flyers, Thursday
Exchange,
Website
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agendas, minutes
Increase in
parent
involvement and
positive school
climate
Formative 1, 2, 7, 9
Educate and train our parents on
Parent Portal so they can be
partners in their childs education
Administration,
Sanchez
Computer lab,
literature
8/1/13-5/31/14 Parent
Conferences,
Parenting Nights
Increase in
parent
participation and
student
achievement
Formative 1, 2, 7, 9, 10

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Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #9: Transition Plans
Objective(s):
Goal #9, Objective #1: Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First,
or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.
Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
(Code by #)
Host Kindergarten Orientation and
Round-Up to identify and transition
students from Pre-K, daycare and no
formal schooling to LSOC
Kinder Team
Crane, Woods,
Myles, Mason,
Lilly
Read alouds
about grade level
expectations,
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agenda
Kindergarten
enrollment at
capacity
Formative 6, 7
Implement and strengthen a 6
th
to
7
th
grade Transition (Bridge) to
successfully educate and assimilate
students into middle school
Sixth Grade
Team, Crane,
Woods, Myles,
Mason, Lilly
Journals and
pens for
students, t-shirts
for students,
literature, arts
and crafts
8/1/13-5/31/14 Student journal
entries and
certificate of
completion
Students are
successful during
their first
semester
Formative 6,
Host Kinder and 6
th
grade
graduations to denote promotions
and celebrate transitions
Kinder and 6
th

grade, Special
Programs
Committee
Read alouds
about grade level
expectations,
snacks, diplomas,
certificates
8/1/13-5/31/14 Pictures and
certificate of
completion
Students are
successful during
their first
semester
Formative 6,
Host New Student Orientation and
Meet the Teacher Night to transition
parents and their children into Life
School and the new teachers and
classes
All staff members LSOC
paraphernalia to
pass out to
students, snacks,
8/1/13-5/31/14 Sign-in sheets,
agenda
Enrollment at
capacity and
knowledgeable
about LSOC
Formative 6, 7
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Ideal State: Goal(s)

Goal #10: Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence prevention
programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job training.

Objective(s):
Goal #10, Objective #1:

Strategies and Action Steps
Person(s)
Responsible
Resources Timelines
Evidence of
Implementation
Evidence of
Impact
Formative/
Summative
Title I
Schoolwide
Components
Students will receive Health
Screenings to help alleviate
academic concerns stemming from
vision and/or hearing problems
N. Fain Time, vision and
hearing testing
materials, aide to
assist in the clinic
when Fain is pulled
8/1/13-5/31/14
Twice a year
Letters sent home
identifying
deficiencies with
vision or hearing
More students
have glasses and
getting their
hearing
deficiencies met
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
Host a Health Fair to educate
parents and students on eating
habits, exercise, sleep habits and
how they affect academics
N. Fain
PTO
Various community
partners to setup
booths, time,
volunteers
8/1/13-5/31/14
Once a year
Sign-in, minutes,
agendas
Healthy students,
decreasing obesity
rates, promoting
physically fit
students
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
Every Friday, 5
th
and 6
th
grade
students will participate in Fun in
Fitness, so they will be continuously
doing physical activity
Specials Teachers Time, Space 8/1/13-5/31/14
Every Friday
Student
attendance records
Healthy students,
decreasing obesity
rates, promoting
physically fit
students
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
LSOC will host Field Day for students to
remain active and promote physical
fitness and combat obesity
Coach Rasmussen,
All teachers
Medals,
Certificates,
Snacks, Water
8/1/13-5/31/14
Two days in the
Spring
All students
participating in
field day
Healthy students,
decreasing obesity
rates, promoting
physically fit
students
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
LSOC will host Lion Move it Day of
Play to ensure students are
physically fit and fighting obesity
PTO PTO 8/1/13-5/31/14 PTO, Sign-in,
minutes, agendas
Healthy students,
decreasing obesity
rates
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
Follow and Implement Government
Guidelines Outlined in Square Meals
and FMNV

All Staff, Registrar Square Means &
FMNV Guidelines
8/1/13-5/31/14 3 Scheduled
Holiday Parties,
Lunch & Breakfast
Menu
Healthy students,
decreasing obesity
rates
Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10
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