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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. [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 2
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 4
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 5
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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. [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 6
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 7
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
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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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 10
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 11
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 12
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 14
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 15
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 16
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 18
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 19
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 21
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 22
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 23
Ideal State: Goal(s)
Goal #6: All students will graduate from high school
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 24
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 25
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 28
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 [Life School Oak Cliff] Campus Improvement Plan Page 29