GROTON-DUNSTABLE 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans December 13, 2016 Presenters: ● Russ Hoyt Liz Garden ● ● Pete Myerson ● James Lin ● Mike Woodlock
BOUTWELL
Highlights from 2015-2016 1. In our second year of full implementation of Lively Letters students demonstrated growth by a 24% improvement in their ability to Retell Facts From a Story Read to Them ; and a 23% improvement in their ability Recognize and Provide Spoken Words that Rhyme . 2. Full implementation of the Everyday Math program. 3. The Developmental Checklists indicated strong growth in children’s social development highlighted by a 23% increase in their ability to Identify Feelings ; and a 25% increase in their ability to Independently Seek Out Peers . 4. According to our Family Survey completed in June of 2016 we were able to increase our families’ knowledge of their child’s social development. a. 96% of families indicated they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their child’s social and emotional development at Boutwell. b. 84% of families were either satisfied or very satisfied with our ability to inform them about their child’s social and emotional learning at Boutwell (through things like TWIB Notes, Three for Thursday Emails and Developmental Checklists).
SMART Goal #1 - By June 2017, establish a School-based Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Team and Action Plan, as measured by a completed action plan. Action Steps By November 2016 establish a School-based Positive Behavior Intervention and ● Supports (PBIS) Team as measured by committed members attending the first meeting In collaboration with the School-based PBIS Team by June of 2017 complete a ● school-wide PBIS action plan, as measured by the plan itself
FLORENCE ROCHE Vision: The Florence Roche Elementary School community is committed to a comprehensive education that is dedicated to high academic achievement for all students & development of the whole child through staff, family & community partnerships.
Highlights from 2015-2016 1. 88% of our students finished the school year at or above benchmark in reading as reported by the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment 2. After surveying our parents and our staff, both groups selected the top four social emotional core values to focus on in terms of positive behavioral interventions and supports - safety, perseverance, respect and kindness 3. Completed first year of implementation of the new math program, Eureka 4. Added a second co-taught classroom in 2nd grade and planned for addition of a third co-taught classroom in 3rd grade 5. PARCC Test Improvement: 2015 - ELA 70% Level 4 or 5 / Math 69% Level 4 or 5 ○ 2016 - ELA 77% Level 4 or 5 / Math 71% Level 4 or 5 ○
SMART GOAL #1 - During the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years, all teachers will implement the units of study for writing and as a result, at the end of the second year of implementation, 80% of all students will achieve an overall score of 3 based on the rubric from the final unit assessment. Action Steps Provide time during staff meetings, collaborative team time, and curriculum half days ● for planning and reviewing student writing Purchase resources to allow for full implementation of the units of study ● Monthly admin meetings with the K-4 ELA Supervisor to discuss writing and evaluate ● how implementation process is going Focused mini-observations and walkthroughs during writer’s workshop, provide ● mastery oriented feedback to staff Provide education to parent community about writer’s workshop and how they can ● support writing instruction During the first year of implementation, everyone will begin recording the ● informational unit data which will be used as a check in for progress towards the goal
SMART GOAL #2 - In order to meet the diverse needs of all learners, increase student engagement in Eureka Math and have students demonstrate understanding of key concepts, staff will collaborate and develop a plan for implementing a variety of hands on learning activities, as measured by student feedback, teacher feedback and the development of a plan for increasing student engagement. Action Steps Provide time during staff meetings, curriculum half days, and collaborative team ● time to discuss and develop hands on activities. Research options for measuring student engagement. ● Purchase resources that support increased student engagement and hands on ● learning. Monthly admin meetings with K-8 Math Supervisor to discuss math instruction. ● Share out best practice resources focused on student engagement. ●
SMART GOAL #3 - In order to create and maintain a safe physical and intellectual learning environment where behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented, Florence Roche will use findings from a self-assessment and PBIS team collaboration to develop and begin implementation of a PBIS action plan by June 2018, as evidenced by the completion of said plan. Action Steps Create a PBIS team by January 2017. Meet 3x per year ● Use multiple means of representation to inform the parents and community about ● the importance of PBIS in meeting the needs of all students, at least 3x per year Identify a self-assessment tool to identify school culture & needs by March, 2017 ● Implement self-assessment tool by May, 2017 ● Review assessment results and incorporate findings into plan draft by September ● 2017 Develop and deliver 4 grade level assemblies related to SPaRK 4x per academic year ●
SWALLOW UNION Mission Statement We believe that all students can learn. It is our responsibility to excite students about learning in a positive, safe, and engaging environment. We will challenge students to achieve high standards while fostering their intellectual curiosity as well as their emotional, social, and physical development. In a mutually respectful community of staff, students, and parents, we value the shared responsibility to help all students achieve their potential, develop confidence, and pursue their own passions. School Council Members Peter Myerson, Lisa Mitchell, Margie Lattini, Lori Chabot, Peggy Fournier, An Hee Foley, Renae Cianciotto, Atsuko Imanishi, Jessica Murphy
Highlights from 2015-2016 1. With our extensive work and training with our Reader’s Workshop model, 88% of our students achieved end of year reading benchmark as reported by the Fountas and Pinnell Reading Benchmark Assessment 2. According to our end of year Communication Survey, 95% of our families felt the bi-weekly e-mail information blasts were informative and timely 3. First year of implementation of our new math program, Eureka 4. First full year of Therapeutic Learning Center Program 5. PARCC Test Improvement: 2015 - ELA 70% Level 4 or 5 / Math 69% Level 4 or 5 ○ 2016 - ELA 82% Level 4 or 5 / Math 84% Level 4 or 5 ○
SMART GOAL #1 - During the 2016-2017 and 2017-2108 school year, all teachers will implement the Units Of Study For Writing. As a result, at the end of the second year, 80% of our students will achieve an overall score of 3 based on the rubric from the final unit assessment. Action Steps Provide a full day of professional development from a consultant from Columbia ● University Teachers College, and possibly have the consultant return during the 2017-2018 school year On-going PD throughout the next two school years to unpack the Units Of Study, ● discuss new teaching strategies, develop an assessment protocol, provide education to parent community, and promote grade level consistencies Share and model quality writing lessons during staff meetings ● Administrators will focus on writing lessons during mini-observations and provide ● feedback Develop an action plan to continue this focus for the 2017-2018 school year ●
SMART GOAL #2 - During the 2016-2017 school year, grade level teams will continue to enhance, change, or modify Eureka lessons and assessments. This will assist us in providing the proper tiered instruction. This will be measured by teacher feedback through a survey and an improvement in our 4th grade MCAS growth average. Action Steps On-going PD to rewrite, strengthen, enhance, and pace our math lessons ● Review how to incorporate strategies that will support students in need ● Collect and review math facts and end of year data in order to inform teacher ● instruction to enhance their lessons
SMART GOAL #3 - By the end of the 2016-2017 school year, SU will establish a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support System) team. This team will review our current school wide behavior plan and develop positive expectations throughout our school. Action Steps Develop a school based PBIS Team ● Share with staff the different components of PBIS ● Receive input from our consultant about our current practices ● Develop a plan and timeline in order to start to implement strategies for the ● 2017-2018 school year
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Highlights from 2015-2016 First year implementation of the Eureka Math Program. ● Math PARCC Level 4 or 5 Scores ● Gains in every cohort ○ Conducted curriculum alignment work in ELA. ● Continued work on alignment to new Mass State STE Frameworks. ● Planned and implemented the increase of co-taught sections from 12 to ● 16. Planned and implemented the NECC partnership program. ● Peace Club delivered the Big Book of Peace to the United Nations. ●
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