Comprehensive School Improvement Plan December 2010—December 2011
Program Improvement Plan
School: Morehead Youth Development Center
Address: 495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this plan is correct and complete and that the agency named in this application has authorized me, as its representative, to obligate this agency to conduct any ensuing program or activity in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and specific program assurances.
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Superintendent Date
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Board Chair Date
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Agency Director Date
Morehead Youth Development Center
Plan of Improvement
December 2010—December 2011
Executive Summary
Mission Statement
The mission of Morehead Youth Development Center is to prepare each student through educational, social, and physical experiences for a successful transition to traditional educational settings and/or the modern workforce. The educational and treatment staff will utilize all available resources to create a safe, supportive environment nurturing individual growth and academic achievement.
How the Plan of Improvement Was Developed
Donna Stanley, Head Teacher at Morehead Youth Development Center, met with MYDC teachers and staff to review KCCT, TABE, and other supportive data. Strengths and weaknesses were identified and discussed in a forum with the school community including a university representative, vocational, and Department of Juvenile Justice shareholders. Strategies were developed to address problem areas. Donna Stanley reviewed the compiled information with shareholders. Goals and objectives were determined and strategies were developed at this time.
Members of the Planning and Needs Assessment Team
Kris Mann, Superintendent, Morehead Youth Development Center
Rodney Stanley, Morehead State University Professor
Charlie Brown, Vocational Coordinator
Paula Stafford, District Administrator
Donna Stanley, Head Teacher/Math/Science
Denise Wallace, Administrative Specialist
Tonya Norris, English/Librarian/Title I/Special Education Teacher
Cheryl Jones, Social Studies Teacher
Carol Butler, Paraprofessional
Valerie Kazee, Office Technology Teacher
Jeri Taylor, Horticulture Teacher
Sources Used to Determine Needs
A wide variety of data sources was used to determine needs. Those sources included:
KECSAC monitoring visit report
Standards, Indicators, Descriptors and Evidence (SIDE)
Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT) scores
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores
Classroom Assessments
Schedules
Review of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Rowan County Schools and KECSAC
Title I Comprehensive Assessment of Educational Needs
Achieve 3000 on-line Reading program Level Set assessment and summative reports
Selection of Goals and Strategies
The area of emphasis was identified as Standard 2 – Classroom Evaluation/Assessment. Goals and strategies were selected based upon staff meeting discussions and a review of compiled needs assessment data. Based on TABE data, there was a slight decline in the percentage of students working at or above expected grade level when compared to the 2009 data. Data Analysis alsoidentified 70% of students performing below expected grade level in Reading. This number remains the same as the previous year. This year’s data also indicates that 81% of students tested are performing below expected grade level in Language, compared to 77% last year, and 89% in Mathematics compared to 90% last year. Reading skills, critical thinking strategies and vocabulary enhancement were identified as priority program needs to support improved content area skills, while continuing to fully utilize new and existing electronic instructional resources. Pursuant to Academic Performance Standard 2: The school utilizes multiple evaluation and assessment strategies to continuously monitor and modify instruction to meet student needs and support proficient work, strategies were developed addressing identified needs. The overall perception of the learning community is that the strategies we are using are effective. An overview of student work samples and assessment data support a continued focus on writing/language skills and mathematics. The use of integrated lessons/units of study continues to be an effective strategy with our youth. Percentages for students working at or above expected grades level showed little change from last year’s data.
Review of the Plan
The plan will be reviewed quarterly by TEAM MYDC shareholders and an annual review conducted during the KECSAC monitoring visit.
Action Component Academic Performance
District Name Rowan County Component Manager Donna Stanley
School Name Morehead Youth Development CenterDate November 18,2010
Priority Need / Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)State and site 2009 Data Analysis and Needs Assessment sources indicate an inadequate percentage of students are scoring at or above the proficient level. / The achievement of all students will increase to the proficient level by 2014.
Causes and Contributing Factors / Objectives with Measures of Success
This year’s data includes a total of 21 test scores compiled from the work of 10 students. This is significantly lower compared to 2009 data that included 31 test scores from the work of 18 students.
* Only 20% of students scored proficient or above on KCCT assessment,
Compared to 35.5% on last year’s analysis.
* Lack of skills transference between content areas.
* Lack of general vocabulary recognition/usage/and comprehension
Strategies.
*Lack of adequate critical thinking skills and strategies. / A. By October 2011, students will improve reading skills as a
means of thinking and learning across the curriculum as evidenced
by a minimum one-month gain per month of instruction on TABE
assessments.
B. By October 2011, students will demonstrate improved constructed response and on-demandwritings as evidenced by analysis of state and siteassessments.
C. By November 2011, technology with related electronic
systems and equipment will support teaching and learning for all
students and staff, including utilization of Achieve 3000 and
incorporation of Promethean applications (pending completion of
renovations to school and Promethean boards being re-installed.)
Action Component Academic Performance
District Name Rowan County Component Manager Donna Stanley
School Name Morehead Youth Development CenterDate November 18, 2010
Strategies/Activities
Objective Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and CostsA.1
A.2
A.3 / All teachers will participate in vocabulary activities utilizing “Critical Vocabulary for Proficient Performance on the Kentucky Core Content Test” for classroom activities and vocabulary assessment.
All teachers will incorporate content area vocabulary into a minimum of one writing activity, utilizing the writing process, per grading quarter.
A variety of rewards and activities to acknowledge student achievement including but not limited to:
“Student of the 9 Weeks”
Spelling Bee utilizing Critical Vocabulary
School Auction
Field Trips
Special Activities
Quarterly Honor Roll / Each student will demonstrate improved content area vocabulary usage resulting in enhanced reading skills. (Class grades, TABE pre/post
scores, teacher observations)
Students will show improved content area vocabulary understanding and gain familiarity with the writing process prompting successful application on state assessment. (Writing samples, KCCT, teacher observation)
Improved student motivation resulting in achievement gains.
(KCCT, CTBS, TABE) / Donna Stanley
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris / 11/10
11/10
11/10 / 11/11
11/11
11/11 / NA
N/A
N/A
Strategies/Activities
Objective Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and CostsA.4 / Instructional staff will meet quarterly (or more often if needed) to plan, implement, and evaluate developed strategies to increase student achievement. / Student learning will improve due to an organized analysis of strategies and teacher collaboration. (Class grades, test scores, teacher observations, TABE pre/post assessments, student work.) / Donna Stanley
Paula Stafford
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris / 11/10 / 1/11 / NA
Strategies/Activities
Objective Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and CostsB.1
B.2
B.3
B.4
B.5 / Teachers will continue to develop an understanding of curriculum and apply best practices.
All teachers will incorporate quarterly constructed responsequestions into each content area.
All teachers will incorporate test skills instruction and simulated tests into content area instruction on a quarterly basis.
All teachers will incorporate content area vocabulary into a minimum of one writing activity per grading quarter.
Teachers will unpack, understand and begin to use the new Kentucky Common Core Standards to design instruction by attending professional development training, writing learning targets and units based on the new standards. / Each student will demonstrate academic improvement. (KCCT, CTBS, TABE, work samples, grades)
Each student will improve constructed response skills. (KCCT, CTBS, TABE, work samples, grades)
Each student will demonstrate academic improvement on site/state tests. (KCCT, CTBS, TABE, work samples, grades)
Each student will show improved
content area vocabulary
understanding and gain familiarity
with the writing process prompting
successful application on state
assessment. (Writing samples,
KCCT, teacher observations)
Students will benefit from alignment
with CCSS by showing improved
scores on school and state
assessments. / Donna Stanley
Paula Stafford
Donna Stanley
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Cheryl Jones
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Tonya Norris
Cheryl Jones
Donna Stanley
Tonya Norris
Cheryl Jones / 11/10
11/10
11/10
11/10
11/10 / Ongoing
Ongoing
11/11
Ongoing
11/11 / NA
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Strategies/Activities
Objective Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and CostsC.1
C.2
C. 3
C.4
C.5 / Current technology with related electronic systems and equipment will be maintained and necessary upgrades procured.
Verify educational software links to all academic classrooms with upgraded technology, including Promethean board technology.
Novel Stars online learning will continue to be used.
Fully functional, Achieve 3000 system will continue to be used.
All teachers will incorporate lessons utilizing multi-media technology to positively influence teacher presentation and student comprehension and learning. / Reliable and secure access to educational technology. (Inventory list, receipts)
Technology supports improved teaching and learning for all students and staff. (Lesson plans, work samples, instructional applications)
Students will be able to recover or complete credits toward high school graduation. (Completion records class enrollment history)
Students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing proficiency. (Work samples, grades, KCCT, CTBS, TABE)
Students will demonstrate
improvement in all academic areas
using multi-media technology to
enhance the learning experience.
(KCCT, CTBS, TABE, work
samples, grades) / Paula Stafford
John Maxey
Donna Stanley
John Maxey
Donna Stanley
Donna Stanley
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Tonya Norris
Donna Stanley
Tonya Norris
Cheryl Jones / 11/10
11/10
11/10
11/010
11/10 / 11/11
11/11
Ongoing
Ongoing
11/11 / Approximately $3,000 Program Funds
NA
$4,000
Program Funds
$3,500
Program Funds
N/A
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