Chattahoochee Five Year Plan for School Improvement8.26.13 Children and Adults Thrive

2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Chattahoochee Elementary
AdvancED Standards / FCS Departments
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement / AcademicsAccountability
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services / Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services / Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
Continuous Improvement Goal / AdvancED Standards / Support from FCS Department(s)
Reading:
•Guided Reading Instruction K-5 with Daily 5 and Cafe Implementation
•K-2 Phonics Instruction with Reading Horizons Program
•Increased Rigor in Reading Instruction with Common Core Standards Alignment
Writing:
•Improve Quality of Writing Instruction and student achievement with K-5 Implementation of Lucy Callkins Common Core Aligned Writing Program
Math:
•Guided Math Implementation
•Performance Based Math Training
Science/Social Studies:
•Integrated Problem Based Unit Development
Technology:
•Integration of Technology as Learning Tool to Increase Student Engagement and Global Connections
Differentiation:
•Homeroom Teachers to be Gifted Certified With in 3 Years
Work Habits:
•Continued implementation of Olweus
•Introduction of Character Education Program / Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems / •Monetary Support to Build Leveled Book Library
•Continued PD Support for Rigorous Reading Instruction
•Guided Math Training
•Performance Based Assessment PD
•Problem Based Assessment PD
•ELA and Math Literacy Leaders Ongoing Training and Support
•Continued Technology PD and Support at the Classroom Level
•Continued Gifted Certification Class Offerings

Chattahoochee Five Year Plan for School Improvement8.26.13 “Children and adults thrive in a school that is filled with the joy of working, learning, and succeeding together.”

Belief: Chattahoochee Elementary is a positive learning environment where risk-taking can occur without fear of failure and where team work is vital for realizing our vision. Vision: Chattahoochee Elementary is a vibrant and engaging learning environment where we share a passion for quality learning for all.

Goal: Improve instructional practices in every classroom that results in continuous improvement in student achievement.
Outcome: The FCS Graduate Profile becomes a reality for all students.
Curriculum and Planning / Standards-Based Instruction / Assessment of Student Learning/
Student Achievement / Professionalism
1. Plans with deep knowledge of content and delivery.
2. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the curriculum.
3. Plans interdisciplinary instruction with real-world connections.
4. Uses the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment.
5. Uses an organizing framework to plan instruction.
6. Plans assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum. / 1. Demonstrates research-based strategies.
2. Engages higher-order thinking skills.
3. Uses appropriate differentiation.
4. Uses flexible grouping practices.
5. Uses accessible technology.
6. Demonstrates high expectations.
7. Communicates learning expectations.
8. Provides effective feedback. / 1. Uses diagnostic assessment strategies.
2. Uses formative assessment strategies.
3. Uses a variety of summative assessment strategies.
4. Uses data to design interventions.
5. Academic achievement progress in CCGPS Curriculum.
6. Academic achievement progress in non-CCGPS curriculum. / 1.Maintains a positive learning environment.
2. Maximizes instructional time.
3. Fosters a sense of community belonging.
4. Helps students take responsibility for behavior and learning.
Establishes relationships with families and community.
5. Grows professionally through job-embedded learning.
6. Enhances knowledge and skills through professional learning.
7. Actively supports the school improvement plan.
Year One / Year Two / Year Three / Year Four / Year Five
Focus: Assessment / Focus: Assessment / Focus: Instructional Design / Focus: Instructional Design / Focus: Teach and Reflect
Curriculum and Planning
Deconstruct standards ELA, Math
Book Study: The Common Core Lesson Book K-5
RTI groups/Champ Challenge
Daily 5/Cafe, Third Grade
Guided Reading Groups
Foundational Technology Standards
BYOT Introduction
Create school wide behavior plan
Standards-Based Instruction
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Provide effective feedback/learning targets in Reading
Technology integration to increase rigor
Assessment of StudentLearning/Student achievement
Data Team process
FCSS Data Team training
Data Team grade level meetings
Running Records F&P 3x
FCSS Common Formative/Summative Assessments
Literacy Folders K-5, F&P, writing samples
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Teach Work Habits to students / Curriculum and Planning
Deconstructing standards ELA, Math
Book Study: The Common Core Lesson Book K-5
Daily 5/Café K-5
Guided F&P Reading Groups
New Phonics Program K-2, Reading Horizons
Writing Curriculum K-5 Lucy Calkins
Add Science Special
Foundational Technology Standards integrated into Science lab instruction
Begin planning Integrated Units
Curriculum Night 2X including a Math Science Night
PE add Health/Nutrition to program
Introduction of School wide behavior plan
Standards-Based Instruction
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Begin Differentiation in Guided Math Groups
Provide effective feedback/communicate learning targets in Reading and Math
Homework/bell work restructuring
Begin writing across the curriculum
Technology/BYOT integration K-5
Assessment of Student Learning/Student achievement
Data Team process including bi-weekly IST/SST/RTI meetings with Literacy Team Leaders
FCSS Data Team training, add teachers
IKan/IGloss math AFL pilot grades 4&5
Data Team grade level meetings using data to design interventions in Reading, Writing and Math
Running Records F&P 3x
Grade Level Common Formative/Summative Assessments
Matching assessments to standards
Alternate forms of AOL and AFL
Checks for understanding
Observation/Conversation
Performance Based Assessment
Literacy Folders w/student goal sheets
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Directionality Training and implementation on grade levels
Actively support School Improvement Plan
TKES Training for HR teachers
Maximize instructional time
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase parental involvement, grade level Family Nights / Curriculum and Planning
Deconstructing Standards in Math
Daily 5/Café K-5
Guided F&P Reading Groups
Phonics Program K-2, Reading Horizons
Writing Curriculum K-5 Lucy Calkins
Science Lab moving toward Stem Program
Foundational Technology Standards integrated into Science lab instruction
Design 2 integrated units with real-world connections K-5
Mastery teaching of Phonics Program K-2
Curriculum Night 3X including a Math Science Night
PE add Health/Nutrition to content
Implementation of School wide behavior plan
Standards-Based Instruction
Differentiation in Guided Reading Groups
Differentiated Math groups K-5
Provide effective feedback/communicate learning targets in all subject areas
Homework rigorous and differentiated
Formalized feedback loop school/home
Differentiated homework/bell work
Continue intentional writing across the curriculum
Technology/BYOT integration K-5
Assessment of StudentLearning/Student achievement
Data Team process including bi-weekly IST/SST/RTI meetings with Literacy Team Leaders
Writing conferences K-5, student goal setting
IKan/IGloss math AFL K-5
Data Team grade level meetings using data to design interventions
Running Records F&P 3x additional as needed
Alternate forms of AOL and AFL
Checks for understanding
Observation/Conversation
Performance Based Assessment
Matching assessments to standards
Literacy Folders w/student goal sheets in reading and writing
Professionalism
TKES evaluation for all Homeroom teachers used as growth opportunity
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Directionality implementation on grade levels
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Maximize instructional time
Grade level 3 person teams
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase parental involvement, grade level Family Nights
Increase community involvement in classrooms / Curriculum and Planning
Design 4 integrated units with real-world connections
Standards-Based Instruction
Flexible multi-age learning groups
Differentiated homework/bell work
Formalized feedback loop school/home
Assessment of Student Learning/Student achievement
Student led conferences Grades 4-5
Digital Literacy Folders
End of year Student/Teacher Conference and Goal Setting K-5
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Integrated Learning Team collaboration
Quality Questioning/DOK
Inquiry/ Problem Based Learning
High Leverage Strategies
Brain Based Learning
Differentiation
Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase community involvement in classrooms / Curriculum and Planning
Reflect/re-design integrated units
Standards-Based Instruction
Fully integrated units K-5
Assessment of Student
Learning/Student achievement
Student led conferences Grades 4-5
Digital Literacy Folders
End of year Student/Teacher Conference and Goal Setting K-5
Professionalism
Maintain a positive learning environment
Plan/Collaboration with grade level
Actively support School Improvement Plan
Increase parental involvement in classrooms
Increase community involvement in classrooms
Action Steps:
Order Daily Five and Café Books K-2, 5 for summer reading
Staff Training K-2, EIP, ESOL Reading Horizons Phonics / Action Steps:
Revisit Mission/vision
Organize PAC Teams into Learning Groups for preparation of Integrated Units: DOK, Brain Based Learning, PBA, technology integration, etc.
Character Education curriculum research
Identify and register teachers for gifted certification class
Phonics Training K-2
K-5 Writing training
Add to the Leveled Library
Guided Math observations and instruction
BYOT observations and technology lesson support
Integrate Science and S.Studies with Reading/ELA; grade level and vertical alignment
Add Literacy quality work, Math quality work
Integration of a variety of AFL strategies
Push in EIP, Sped, ELL into HR classrooms as much as possible with adjustments to master schedule
Add Science Special
Admin meet with grade levels bi-weekly for Data talk/review and goal setting
Admin meet with grade levels bi-weekly for TKES training
Weekly grade level Power Planning focused on increasing the rigor work to align w/ CCSS
TKES training / Action Steps:
Implement Character Education program K-5 / Action Steps: / Action Steps: