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Baseline Data
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Annual Target
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documentation
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2003-2004 SY
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2004-05 SY
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2005-06 SY
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Strategy 1A:
Implement strategies for reading, writing, literacy, and fluency to include strategies for summarizing and drawing inferences as well other CRISS strategies for all students including ELL and Special Ed
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0% of teachers were trained in CRISS strategies
All teacher were required to state content standards in daily lesson plans
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38% of teachers received training in CRISS strategies;
95% of teachers received mini-workshops on CRISS strategies.
Identify 2 teachers to become certified CRISS trainers and attend two level-one sessions.
Teachers continue to use content standards and receive new revised reading content standards
Order materials to develop classroom libraries
Expand library/media center resources to include books for students and professional resources for teachers
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100% of teachers will receive training in CRISS strategies.
Continue to provide daily reading instruction across the content areas.
Prospective CRISS trainers will advance to next level
Set up and utilize classroom libraries
Use resources for job imbedded PD
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Professional Development Plan
Classroom observations utilizing new observation tools
Lesson Plans
Department meeting minutes
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
Workshop evaluations
Workshop Sign-in Logs
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0% of teachers implemented CRISS strategies in the classroom.
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38% of teachers implemented CRISS strategies in the classroom.
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75% of teachers will implement CRISS strategies in the classroom.
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Principal and Chair Classroom observations
Lesson plans
Department meeting minutes
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Strategy 1B
Integrate technology in the classroom
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On the survey of technology usage (WestEd) conducted in February, 2004, of 137 teachers, 42% reported they used a computer at school daily
The five most requested topics for professional development in technology were multimedia presentations, using student software, planning lessons that integrate technology, website design, and grading programs.
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Two wireless labs were being utilized for classroom instruction; English wireless lab online; English lab expanded; onsite technology resource person hired.
Training for staff in use of wireless labs, email, power point, and various applications
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Additional English computer lab will be installed; 1 laptop and 2 LCD projectors
100% teachers will receive training in integrating technology in the classroom
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School Improvement Plan and Budget
Technology Plan
Sign-in sheets for workshops
Sign out logs for laptops and projectors
Workshop evaluations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
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Students expected to do research online, and use computers for class assignments.
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Teachers reported greater use of technology for instruction; some teachers using wireless labs in the classroom; some students making PowerPoint presentations
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50% of teachers will report integrating technology in their lessons at least weekly; students will make more technology-based presentations
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Student assignments
Lesson plans
Classroom Observations
Computer Lab logs
Sign-up sheets for wireless labs
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Strategy 1C:
Implement strategies to increase parental involvement.
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Low attendance at general PTSA
40-50% attendance at the 9th and 12th grade level parent meetings
60% parents picking up report cards;
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Low attendance in general PTSA meetings
Attendance for grade level meeting remain the same
60% increase in number of parents picking up report cards;
90% parental involvement for AP classes
Identify space and person for Parent Center.Purchase materials and equipment for Center.
100% signing of Parent/Student/Teacher compacts for learning; web page expanded;
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There will be:
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a 10% increase in attendance at PTSA
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a 50-60% increase in attendance for grade level meetings
100% of parents of AP students will attend monthly meetings
70% of parents will pick up report cards
Operate Parent Center to include student and parent learning centers in each classroom;
100% signing of compacts;
Web page fully functional with teacher assignments
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Parent contact logs
Sign in sheets
Average monthly PTSA attendance
Hours of operation; parent sign in logs; contact hours
Parent surveys
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Strategy 1D:
Implement differentiated instruction in the classroom to meet the needs of all learners.
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0 % teachers trained in differentiating instruction
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4 School leaders trained at Summer 05’ Conference on Differentiating Instruction
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30 teachers introduced to differentiating instruction
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Attendance records
Professional Development Plan
Workshop evaluations and sign-in logs
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Strategy 1E:
Implement a Teacher Mentorship Program
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0 teachers received mentorship training
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10 teachers received mentorship training and implemented program
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Expand program with 15 teachers receiving mentorship training and implementing program
New teachers will be assigned to veteran teachers
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Professional Development Plan
Bi-monthly meeting minutes
New teacher surveys
Veteran teacher logs
Workshop evaluations
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Strategy 1F:
Implement program to utilize school and district wide diagnostic assessment results to improve student achievement in reading.
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No district diagnostic assessment administered
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English teachers received results of October 04 Stanford Reading Diagnostic Test; teachers plan to incorporate skills and objectives in lessons
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100% of academic teachers will teach skills identified as deficient in assessment results
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Lesson plans
Classroom observations
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Strategy 1G: Implement strategies for vocabulary development through reading across content areas for a minimum of 90 minutes daily and other school-wide initiatives
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No organized vocabulary development program
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Introduced Word of the Day program
9th and 10th grade English classes used Vocabulary for Achievement Text
Distributed “100 Words Every Graduate Must Know” to all 11th and 12th graders.
38% of teachers implemented CRISS vocabulary strategies in the classroom.
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Continue the Word of the Day Program
Implement Word Walls on Bulletin Boards and in every classroom.
Incorporate “100 Words” book in all English classes.
100% of teachers will receive vocabulary development training.
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Word Walls
Principal and Chairpersons Classroom Observations
Lesson Plans
Professional Development Plan
Workshop evaluations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
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Baseline Data
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Annual Target
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documentation
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2003-2004 SY
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2004-05 SY
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2005-06 SY
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Strategy 2A:
Implement strategies in the classroom for raising students’ conceptual understanding and achievement in mathematics.
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Teachers attended workshops on various strategies for teaching mathematics.
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90% of math teachers received training in literacy in math, differentiated learning, and authentic assessment; 95% attended district PD; resource library expanded.
50% of math teachers implemented best practices in math lessons.
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100% of math teachers will receive training in literacy in math, differentiated learning, and authentic assessment; classrooms will be upgraded with manipulatives and supplies.
80% of math teachers will implement best practices in math lessons.
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Professional Development Plan; LPA coaches
SIP Budget for resource materials
Workshop evaluations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
Principal and Chair classroom observations
Lesson plans
Department meetings minutes
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Strategy 2B
Integrate technology in the classroom including use of learning centers
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On the survey of technology usage (WestEd) conducted in February, 2004, of 137 teachers, 42% reported they used a computer at school daily
The five most requested topics for professional development in technology were multimedia presentations, using student software, planning lessons that integrate technology, website design, and grading programs.
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Two wireless labs utilized for classroom instruction; Math Computer Lab completed and available; 2 laptops per math classroom learning center; laptops issued to math teachers; onsite technology resource person hired; 3 days of training for all math teachers in Geometer Sketchpad software; tech training conducted during prep periods.
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Math Computer Lab and classroom laptops will be fully utilized into math lessons; LCD projectors, TI Navigator systems and Smart Boards will be placed and used in every math classroom; 100% of math teachers will receive professional development from Texas Instruments and SmartBoard Technology in using and integrating technology; tech resource person will continue on staff.
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School Improvement Plan and Budget
Signed Delivery Documents
Professional Development Plan
Workshop evaluations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
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Teachers using wireless labs in the classroom; math teachers using laptops to do lesson plans and keep grades; teachers reported at least twice monthly use of technology for instruction.
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Teachers will report integrating technology in their lessons at least twice weekly.
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Sign-up sheets for wireless labs
Daily Computer Lab log
Lesson plans showing technology component
Observations
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Strategy 2C:
Provide training in instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction in the classroom to meet the needs of all learners.
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0 Teachers received training in differentiated instruction
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95% of math teachers received 1 day of PD in differentiated instruction.
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95% of math teachers will receive continued PD in instructional strategies, incl. differentiated instruction through ASCD and LPA.
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School Improvement Plan and Budget
Professional Development Plan
Workshop evaluations
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Little differentiated instruction took place.
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Math teachers began to experiment with differentiated instruction in their classrooms.
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Math teachers will report using differentiated instruction in their classes for every unit taught.
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Lesson plans
Principal and Chair observations
Student assessments
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Strategy 2D:
Provide tutorial services in mathematics and/or a non-credited pre-algebra course for students in at-risk sub-groups
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No organized tutorial program, done by individual teachers at their discretion
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Tutorial program for 9th graders, and for 11th and 12th graders in SAT preparation; 60 9th grade students took a non-credited pre-algebra course to help them prepare for algebra.
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Expand tutorial program to include all grade levels in all required math content areas; offer non-credited pre-algebra course to 60 at-risk 9th grade students.
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School Improvement Plan and Budget
Tutorial Program implementation
Student attendance logs
Student assessments
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Strategy 2E:
Implement school and district wide assessment system that measures progress and determines instruction in mathematics.
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Departmentalized exams were administered in all math content areas.
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Administered district diagnostic and achievement tests (Stanford and ITED). Results were distributed to core academic subject areas.Math placement tests were administered to incoming 9th graders.Departmentalized exams were administered in all math content areas.
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District diagnostic and achievement tests (Stanford and ITED) will be administered to all grade levels.Results for each student will be distributed to core academic subject area teachers.Math placement tests will be administered to incoming 9th graders.Departmentalized exams will be administered in all math content areas.
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District yearly calendar
Weekly School Calendar
Test results
Placement in math courses
Student data will be stored in teachers’ files
Lesson plans will reflect differentiated instruction based on student needs
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Strategy 3B:
Implement a detention program for tardiness and unexcused absences
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No formal detention program
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No formal detention program
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Detention program will be implemented. Detention held after-school daily
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Sign-in sheets
Detention referrals
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Strategy 3C: Implement an In-school suspension program
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No in-school suspension program
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No in-school suspension program
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Implement program
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Sign-in sheets
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Strategy 3D:
Implement a Study Skills course as a skinny
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No formal study skills program
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Study skills added as a unit to English 9
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Implement a 9 week Study Skills course
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Enrollment Data
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Strategy 3E:Provide job-embedded PD for 9th grade teachers in classroom management, instructional strategies, learning styles, teaching the adolescents and inclusion
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5% of 9th grade teachers received PD in stated topics
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100% of 9th grade teachers received training in learning styles.
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100% teachers receive training in varying strategies to match learning styles, classroom management, teaching the adolescent and inclusion
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PD Sign-in sheets
Classroom observations
Lesson plans
Workshop evaluations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
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Strategy 3F:
Provide after-school tutorials
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No specific remediation provided
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5 students perperiodwere pulled out of math classes for remediation
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Remediation provided for low functioning students in reading and math
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Hours of remediation
Attendance at sessions
Lesson plans
Classroom observations
Teacher surveys
Student surveys
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