Sand Creek Intermediate School Improvement Plan
2019-2020
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Sand Creek Intermediate School Improvement Plan 2019-2020 SCI Mission- Sand Creek Intermediate School strives to challenge students to reach their maximum potential as it relates to life-long well-being and learning in the following areas:
2019-2020
SCI Mission- Sand Creek Intermediate School strives to challenge students to reach their maximum potential as it relates to life-long well-being and learning in the following areas:
2018-19 ILEARN
Language Arts Mathematics 5th Grade 51% 64% 6th Grade 54% 61%
Past ISTEP
Goa Goal l #1 #1- Academic- La Language Arts rts Problem Statement with Baseline Data: The Language Arts achievement gap for students in underperforming subgroups will decrease as measured by the ILEARN test. Currently, the achievement gap is 22.3% for Black students, 28.1% for Hispanic students, 25% for students on free/reduced lunch, 38.3% for ENL, and 46.5% for students qualifying for special education as compared to the highest performing group (White peers at 58% proficiency rate). Expected SMART Outcome: The Language Arts achievement gap will decrease by 15% over 5 years for the student groups above as measured by the 2022 ILEARN state test. Year 1 (2019-20) Expected Outcome: 2% Year 4 (2022-2023) Expected Outcome: 3% Year 2 (2020-21)Expected Outcome: 3% Year 5 (2024-2024) Expected Outcome: 4% Year 3 (2021-22) Expected Outcome: 3%
Strategy Resources Needed Baseline Data Progress Monitoring Timeline Person Responsible
Teachers will refine the workshop model of instruction so that students will acquire the necessary skills to become responsive readers to text.
and mentor texts
focus)
agency
survey
Book-Head-Heart
Center)- increase number of books student are reading
specifically p.47-51)
Benchmarks- BOY
performance reports
growth
usage
progress
survey
>20 min/day at school & individual goals at home
MOY, EOY
EOY
team meetings ILEARN: EOY
teacher
Teachers will refine the workshop model of instruction so that students will improve their craft in the following areas of writing: opinion/argument, information, and narrative.
Responses
writing- On Demand
(Part 2, especially p.52-61)
analysis
responses
Demand
samples/essays
teacher
Go Goal al #1 #1- Ac Academic ic- Ma Mathematic ics
Problem Statement with Baseline Data: The Math achievement gap for students in underperforming subgroups will decrease as measured by the ILEARN
highest performing group (White peers at 68% proficiency rate). Expected SMART Outcome: The Math achievement gap will decrease by 15% over 5 years for the student groups above as measured by the 2022 ILEARN state test. Year 1 (2019-20) Expected Outcome: 2% Year 4: (2022-23) Expected Outcome: 3% Year 2 (2020-21)Expected Outcome: 3% Year 5: (2023-24) Expected Outcome: 4% Year 3 (2021-22) Expected Outcome: 3%
Strategy Resources Needed Baseline Data Progress Monitoring Timeline Person Responsible
strategy groups & deeper conceptual understanding within their instruction.
students to ensure that they will acquire the foundational skills to be successful with their math goals.
series and remediation
Ensuring Mathematical Success for All book 'look for's p.10,
conceptual understanding)
programs
performance reports, NWEA, and initial VMATH/Freckle data
groups, Do the Math
throughout the year
teacher
Teachers will help students make sense of problems and persevere in solving them- focus on targeting appropriate DOK levels.
96 in School Leaders Guide to Building
and Sustaining Math Success)
math
initial VMATH/Freckle data
throughout the year
EOY
teacher
Teachers will provide
to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
responses
items
throughout the year
EOY
teacher
Goa
#2- Soc
l/Emotional Lea Learnin ing- Stu tudent Problem Statement with Baseline Data: Students will increase their sense of belonging in the contexts described in the Panorama survey. Currently, the survey indicated that 63% of 5th students and 67% of 6th grade students responded favorably to the sense of belonging questions. Expected SMART Outcome: Favorable student sense of belonging responses will increase incrementally over 3 years for as measured by the Panorama survey. Year 1 (2019-20) Expected Outcome: +5% Year 2 (2020-21)Expected Outcome: +5% Year 3 (2021-22) Expected Outcome: +5%
Strategy Resources Needed Baseline Data Progress Monitoring Timeline Person Responsible
Teachers will provide the conditions for students to effectively regulate their emotions.
Mind Up SEL
Center work with restorative practices
attendance data
the four Power Bi questions
year Panorama survey
tickets
Students will have an increased sense of belonging through the classroom environment and opportunities to participate in activities that grow their talents.
Up SEL
Activities & Learning Clubs
and attendance data
checks with the four Power Bi questions
Panorama survey
with ODR and attendance
tickets
SCI will provide an equitable environment that is identity safe for all.
Classrooms
strategies from Intro to Equity
Inclusivity Rubric
survey
HSE Inclusivity Rubric
inclusivity audit
teachers/Counselors
Go Goal al #2 #2- So Socia ial/ l/Emotio ional l Le Learnin ing- Teac eacher Problem Statement with Baseline Data: Teachers' perceptions of the overall school climate will increase to a level consistent with school districts with similar demographics. Expected SMART Outcome: Favorable teacher perception responses will increase incrementally over 2 years for as measured by the Panorama survey (currently 51% favorability- 68% (5th) & 41% (6th)). Year 1 (2019-20) Expected Outcome: +10% (5th) and +15% (6th) Year 2 (2020-21)Expected Outcome: +10% (5th) and +15% (6th)
Strategy Resources Needed Baseline Data Progress Monitoring Timeline
Person Responsible
The work environment will become more positive at SCI by validating & celebrating important teacher work.
recognition
Teaching & Learning, High Ability, Intervention, Exceptional Learners
Efforts
Teacher Relief Efforts
Committee (SAC)
Efforts
Panorama
check-ins with SAC & academic teams
Colleagues will become more supportive to new initiatives
collaboration with other intermediate schools
walks'
(weekly)
Panorama
check- ins with SAC & academic teams
Go Goal al #3 #3-Deeper Le Learnin ing in n Al Alignment wi with HS HSE2 E21 Problem Statement with Baseline Data: Students will have deeper learning opportunities in which they learn-by-doing in integrated study using innovative technology to share their voices and be leaders in addressing real challenges from their world. SCI established a STEM team in 2108-19 and began planning for the IDOE application for certification. Expected SMART Outcome: Student project work will increase incrementally over 3 years for as measured by the IDOE STEM targets. Year 1 (2019-20) Expected Outcome: 100% of students will participate in quarterly project work integrated in all subjects (core and related arts). IDOE STEM application submitted in November, 2019. Year 2 (2020-21)Expected Outcome: Quarterly projects and IDOE STEM targets and integrated applied in subjects (pilot year). Year 3 (2021-22) Expected Outcome: Quarterly projects and IDOE STEM targets and integrated applied in subjects (full implementation).
Strategy Resources Needed Baseline Data Progress Monitoring Timeline Person Responsible
Teachers will empower students to learn through deeper learning experiences- focus on Transfer of Learning and Student-Centered Approaches from HSE21 model.
Certification Targets
Launch , by John Spencer, will guide us into design thinking to foster student creativity and deeper learning.
student/parent survey
application (details current status)
the The LAUNCH Cycle on page 55 of LAUNCH.
the 'action plan template' on page 88 of LAUNCH.
showcases
survey: BOY & EOY
STEM targets
Teachers will provide
engage in learning experiences from their community and impact the community in positive ways.
STEM Certification Targets
% 2018/19
highlights in staff newsletters
year, all academic teams will participate in at least
service project.
2019/20
Related Arts