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Cameron Middle School

Standard I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment

“Promote the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives”

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (2012)

School Improvement Goal

During the 2017-2018 school year all teachers will incorporate reading anchor standards into their curriculum at least once per six day cycle to improve student performance on the reading anchor standards on the 2018 MCAS test so all students are within five percentage points of the state average.

High Leverage Goal 1.1Create a system and culture of consistent and accurate assessment, data analysis, reflection and feedback. High Leverage Goal 2.2 Support a culture of rigor and excellence for all students in all settings. High Leverage Goal 4.0 Create and nurture a collegial, collaborative, and professional culture among teachers that supports the district’s focus on increasing student achievement

Action Steps & Timeline

• During content meetings,teams will focus on how to incorporate reading

standards into the curriculum.

• School leadership will provide professional development to staff on

incorporating reading standards into the curriculum.

• Department Heads will model in the content and specialist classrooms

strategies for finding key information in a nonfiction text.

• Resources for teachers to access nonfiction texts and strategies for

comprehending nonfiction texts will be provided to all teachers.

• Use the i-Ready data to screen students who need additional support in the

reading anchor standards.

• Feedback to teachers will be provided on student progress using i-Ready

and MCAS data.

Expected Outcomes

• All content area teachers will use the same strategies for finding key

information in nonfiction text.

• A library of resources for all teachers will be developed and easily

accessible.

• Identified students will receive interventions based on need.
• Teachers will design lessons based on each student’s individual

needs.

School Improvement Goal

During the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, students will improve their ability to write a constructed response and synthesize information from multiple texts, as measured by ELA MCAS results, so all students are within two percentage points of the state average.

High Leverage Goal 1.0 Develop a shared understanding of high quality instruction, including content and instructional strategies, by all staff and executed in all classrooms and instructional settings. High Leverage Goal 2.0 Promote academic achievement and social and emotional growth for all students. High Leverage Goal 4.0Create and nurture a collegial, collaborative, and professional culture among teachers that supports the district’s focus on increasing student achievement.

Action Steps & Timeline

• Students will complete a constructed response pre-assessment for baseline

data.

• Students will complete a self-reflection sheet on their writing strengths and

challenges.

• Teachers will confer with students during workshop time in order to meet

the individual needs of students.

• Students will work with the library media specialist to incorporate

technology and strategies for accessing text on the computer. The media specialist will show students how to access materials online and annotate text online.

• The ELA department Head will model in the ELA classrooms and

during curriculum meetings how to synthesize information across multiple texts. The focus will be on how to build ideas as students create a thesis based on multiple texts.

• Students will write constructed responses that include synthesis of

information in each ELA unit.

Expected Outcomes

• Baseline data will guide teachers in planning instruction.
• Students self assessment will guide student learning.
• Individual feedback will be given to each student.
• All Cameron students will learn the same online research skills. The

research skills are in line with Framingham High School’s expectations.

• Teachers will build their capacity to deliver this instruction in all of their

classes.

• Students will improve their writing skills with each unit they complete and

will continue to increase their writing stamina over time.

• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to cite evidence and draw

conclusions using multiple sources in order to convey ideas and make meaning.

• Staff will use the balanced literacy model and gradual release method

that allows for student centered work and frees up the teacher to confer with students 1:1 or in small groups.

Standard II: Teaching All Students

“Promote the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency”

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (2012)

We understand that when we attend to the social and emotional learning needs of our students, then our students are empowered to construct their own learning

School Improvement Goal

Educators will increase personalized learning opportunities for Cameron students through the use of Universal Design for Learning, Teaching and Learning Alliance and Summit Platform. The pace of learning and the instructional approach will be optimized to meet the needs of each learner;consequently, instructional approaches may vary based on individual needs.

High Leverage Goal 1.0 Develop a shared understanding of high quality instruction, including content and instructional strategies, by all staff and executed in all classrooms and instructional settings. High Leverage Goal 2.1 Deliver targeted supports and interventions based on the analysis of data and identification of student-specific needs. High Leverage Goal 2.2 Support a culture of rigor and excellence for all students in all settings. High Leverage Goal 4.0 Create and nurture a collegial, collaborative, and professional culture among teachers that supports the district’s focus on increasing student achievement.

Action Steps & Timeline

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Team will continue to attend

training.

• Teachers will conduct monthly team UDL meetings to share strategies

and provide Professional Development for all staff.

• The UDL team will conduct focused walk-throughs and gather data to

improve instructional practice.

• School leaders will coordinate professional development for teachers

through Teaching and Learning Alliance (TLA).

• School leadership will coordinate teacher walk-throughs, facilitated by

TLA at Cameron, Fuller and Walsh.

• Summit training will continue to receive training on the use of the

platform.

• Summit team teachers will provide professional development for staff

at monthly staff meeting.

Expected Outcomes

• UDL team will continue to learn strategies to share with the Cameron Staff.
• Teams will incorporate UDL strategies into their lesson planning.
• Teachers will provide and be provided feedback on incorporating UDL

strategies into their lesson planning.

• Teachers will continue to plan and deliver high quality lessons, using the

gradual release of responsibility model.

• Teachers’ knowledge and use of the Summit Platform will continue to

improve.

• Increased interest from other teachers in the building to pilot Summit for the

2018-2019 school year or beyond.

School Improvement Goal

Cameron Middle School will continue to promote Core Values that support the social and emotional well-being of all students through the implementation of Tier II Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Through the use of Tier I and Tier II PBIS, discipline referrals will decrease by 10% as compared to 2016-2017 school year.

High Leverage Goal 1.1 Create a system and culture of consistent and accurate assessment, data analysis, reflection and feedback. High Leverage Goal 2.1 Deliver targeted supports and interventions based on the analysis of data and identification of student-specific needs. High Leverage Goal 2.2 Support a culture of rigor and excellence for all students in all settings. High Leverage Goal 4.0 Create and nurture a collegial, collaborative, and professional culture among teachers that supports the district’s focus on increasing student achievement

Action Steps & Timeline

• School leaders will hold monthly grade level community meetings

throughout the year.

• Teachers will deliver seven PBIS lessons at the start of the year, with

booster lessons as needed.

• PBIS tier 2 team will meet weekly to place students into tier 2 interventions

as needed.

• Staff will distribute Cameron Cast to students who exhibit the school’s Core

Values.

• Core Value leaders will be recognized each month.
• PBIS coaches will facilitate grade level PBIS meetings each month.
• School leadership and PBIS coaches will develop Tier 1 and Tier 2

interventions throughout the school year to meet student needs.

Expected Outcomes

• Timely topics will be shared with all students.
• Students will be publicly recognized for following the Core Values.
• All Cameron students are taught the same lessons so there is continuity in

the building.

• Booster lessons will be provided during the school year to support students

in following our Core Values.

• Team will use data to individually place students in interventions based on

need.

• Students will be rewarded for following the Core Values.
• Provide positive praise in a public forum for students following the Core

Values.

• Teachers will be provided Professional Development each month on

implementing PBIS.

• Interventions will be provided throughout the school year.

Standard III: Family and Community Engagement

“Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and

• rganizations”

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (2012)

School Improvement Goal

Cameron Middle School will improve accessibility and communication with

• ur Cameron families and students to promote an open and collaborative

relationship.

High Leverage Goal 1.1Create a system and culture of consistent and accurate assessment, data analysis, reflection and feedback. High Leverage Goal 2.1 Deliver targeted supports and interventions based on the analysis of data and identification of student-specific needs. High Leverage Goal 2.2 Support a culture of rigor and excellence for all students in all settings. High Leverage Goal 3.0 Foster community partnerships and support, engage and collaborate with every family in the educational mission of the Framingham Public Schools.

Action Steps & Timeline

• School leaders will establish a relationship with the Charles River

Collaboration to provide services to our students in the multi handicap program.

• Teachers will facilitate student adviser groups in all grades.
• School leadership will continue to work with the Community Resource

Development Office ( Out of School Time) to increase after school

• fferings.
• Continue to hold the 6th Grade UDL Exposition.
• Pilot the Summit Platform on one 7th Grade team.
• Provide a weekly newsletter to all students and families including

school community events. (Curriculum Night, Music Concerts, The Gauntlet, Spirit Days, Book Fair, Theater Shows)

• Provide a weekly newsletter to all students and families
• Community events (Curriculum Night, Music Concerts, The Gauntlet,

Spirit Days, Book Fair, Theater Shows)

Expected Outcomes

• Students will meet with a teacher in a small group to participate in

team building and SEL lessons.

• Increase in number of students and frequency of after school

participation.

• Provide additional opportunities to enrich students’ learning

experiences.

• Parents are invited into Cameron to see student work.
• Students develop presentation skills.

Standard IV: Professional Culture

“Promote the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice”

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (2012)

School Improvement Goal

Cameron Middle School leadership will continue to provide professional development to all staff focused on increasing personalized learning

• pportunities for all students.

High Leverage Goal 1.1 Create a system and culture of consistent and accurate assessment, data analysis, reflection and feedback High Leverage Goal 3.0 Foster community partnerships and support, engage and collaborate with every family in the educational mission of the Framingham Public Schools. High Leverage Goal 4.0 Create and nurture a collegial, collaborative, and professional culture among teachers that supports the district’s focus on increasing student achievement

Action Steps & Timeline

• School leadership will utilize building-based professional development

time to share Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies with the Cameron staff.

• ELA and Social Studies teachers will continue to participate in

Teaching and Learning Alliance (TLA) professional development.

• One grade 7 team is piloting Summit. The team will provide

professional development to all staff at staff meetings throughout the

• year. Expand pilot to include additional teams over time.
• Team leaders will conduct monthly UDL grade level meetings.

Expected Outcomes

• Teachers will incorporate strategies into their daily teaching to provide

all students with appropriate opportunities to learn.

• Teachers will continue to incorporate TLA strategies into their lesson

planning.

• All Cameron teachers will become familiar with the Summit Learning

Platform.

• Additional teams will pilot Summit in future years.
• Small group meeting will allow for individual questions about

implementing UDL strategies to improve implementation.

Reflections on 2017-2018

• Successful Summit pilot in grade 7.
• Expanded our leadership team to include a Dean of Students. This

position allows the team to begin to focus on social emotional learning.

• Growth in math and ELA MCAS for each grade level.
• School wide participation in Adviser groups.
• Many new tier 2 interventions initiated this year.
• Champions program has expanded, providing support to more

students.

• Successful after school tutoring program has continued.
• Increase in student participation in after school activities.

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