Federal Programs, Grants, and Compliance

Federal Programs, Grants, and Compliance

School Requirements

__X___TSIP

__X___ Action Plan

Addendum Items

__X__Intervention Plan

__X___Transition Plan

_ X___Technical Assistance Report

__X___List of current State/Federal Programs (Title I, SIG, SPED, etc…)

_ X__Teacher Mentoring Plan

_ X__Family Engagement Plan

__X_ School Compact

__X_Professional Development Plan

__X__10 Components Cover Sheet (TSIP)

School:Double Tree Elementary Montessori & Technology School

Facilitator:Tonya J. Miller, Ed.S., NBCT

Double Tree Elementary

Title I Schoolwide Requirement

Each schoolwide program has implemented a comprehensive school improvement plan which addresses the 10 required elements:

1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school using data analysis of NCLB subgroups. / Revised TSIP : page 4
Action Plan
Addendum
2.Schoolwide reform strategies with emphasis on improved achievement of the lowest achieving students / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: page 10
Addendum
3. Instruction by highly qualified staff as addressed in NCLB; / Revised TSIP: page 6
Action Plan: page 11
Addendum
4. High quality and ongoing professional development activities; / Revised TSIP: page 6
Action Plan: pages 9, 12, 20, 22
Addendum: pages 34, 37
5. Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to high needs schools; / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: pages 9, 12
Addendum: pages 34, 37
6. Strategies to increase effective parental involvement / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: pages 10, 16, 17, 21, 24
Addendum: pages 30, 31, 32
7. Plans for assisting children from early childhood programs to elementary school programs, elementary
to middle, & middle to high school. / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: page 18
Addendum
8. Measures to include teachers in assessment decisions regarding the use of assessment in improving student performance and instructional programs; / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: page 5
Addendum: pages 20, 23
9. Strategies for providing timely additional assistance to students experiencing difficulties mastering standards; and / Revised TSIP: page 7
Action Plan: pages 10, 13
Addendum: page 26
10. Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs. / Revised TSIP
Action Plan: pages 10, 21, 24
Addendum: pages 30, 31, 32, 35

Parents are involved in the development and review of the Title I Schoolwide Plan. Yes /No

Technical assistance has been provided in the development of the plan by the LEA. Yes/ No

School Double Tree Elementary SchoolDate Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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Memphis City Schools

Annual Principal Verification of Highly Qualified Staff

Requirements School Year: 2012 - 2013

School: Double Tree Elem.

Date: August 27, 2012 ____

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Our school qualifies for Title I funding under the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. This Act requires that certain teachers and paraprofessionals meet new requirements that qualify them as "highly qualified". This public notice is verification that our school has met, or is making progress toward meeting, the following goals by the end of the 2012- 2013 school year.

All teachers teaching core academic subjects will be highly qualified.
All Title 1 teachers hired after the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year will be highly qualified.
All Title I paraprofessionals hired after the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year are highly qualified.

Copies of this verification are maintained at the school and the district office and upon request, are made available to any member of the community.

NCLB Requirements for Teachers and Title I Paraprofessional

Requirements Met?
Teachers / Yes / No
I. / All Title I teachers hired as of the 2006-2007 school year are highly qualified. / X
2. / There are annual increases in the percentage of teachers who are highly qualified and teach / X
core academic subjects.
3. / There are annual increases in the percentage of teachers participating in professional / X
development to become highly qualified and successful classroom teachers.
4. / All teachers are currently highly qualified. / X
Requirements Met?
Title I Paraprofessionals / Yes / No
I. / All paraprofessionals hired after January 2006-2007 are highly qualified. / X
2. / All paraprofessionals have a high school diploma or equivalent. / X
3. / All paraprofessionals are assigned appropriate duties as required by federal rules / X
and regulations.
4. / Paraprofessionals hired after January 2006 -2007 are participating in professional development 10 / X
become highly qualified by the end of the required school year.

Peggy Herring, PrincipalPrincipal's Signature

Tennessee School and District Improvement Plan

School: / Double Tree Elementary Montessori and Technology School
District: / Memphis City schools
Analysis of last year’s final results: / Areas of Greatest Progress: / Areas of Greatest Challenge:
School-wide, our 3rd-6th grade students showed growth in each tested academic area as follows:
RLA: -2.1 to 0.7 resulting in 2.8% growth
Math: 0.5 to 3.3 resulting in 2.8% growth
Science: -0.9 to 0.3 resulting in 1.2% growth
Social Studies: -0.2 to 0.8% resulting in 1 point of growth.
RLA: 2012 target for proficient &advanced students was 24.5%, we showed growth of 25.2%, exceeding our goal by 0.7%
Math: 2012 target for proficient & advanced students was 19.2%, we showed growth of 22.5%, exceeding our goal by 3.3%
RLA: 47.2 % of our students scored proficient on the 2012 TCAP
Math: 44.4% of our students scored proficient on the 2012 TCAP / More growth is needed in Reading for grades 3rd-6th and Mathematics for 4th grade (currently our 5th grade students). In both areas, 4th made the least gains, while 5th grade demonstrated the highest gains in each content area.
Source of Progress:
Instructional Strategies: The teachers at Double Tree Elementary used several strategies to improve student achievement, including, but not limited to: more small group/differentiated instruction, more technology to enhance lessons, closely monitored assessment data to addresses below proficient areas, team planning for common assessment, and more professional development for teachers. Several of our teachers attended the Common Core math training during the summer (July 2012) and five attended the Common Core math conference (October 2012) to gain better insight of what Common Core and were provided instructional strategies that call for higher ordered thinking by students. / Source of Challenge:
School-wide for grades 3rd-6th, our students scored better in reading/comprehension than in grammar mechanics. Many of our 4th grade students from last year (currently our 5th grade students) lacked basic math skills as simple multiplication.
Monitoring of Data: Each 3rd-6th teacher maintains a data notebook that contains copies of the nine weeks instructional maps, lesson plans, and weekly common assessments. During PLS’s, teachers disaggregate their class room data to determine which instructional strategies will positively impact student achievement. Instructional support: Double Tree offers tutoring during school, afterschool, and on select Saturdays throughout the school year. Participating students were identified based on TCAP, report card, and Discovery data. Attendance rates were closely monitored as well.
Goals for this school year: / Overall Achievement Goals: (Aligned to First to the Top Goals)

Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Reading/Language Arts from 25% to 30% on the Spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by NCLB guidelines
Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Math & Science from 23% to 30% 2013 on the spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by NCLB guidelines.
Maintain student attendance at the current level of 96%.

Subgroup Goals: (List each subgroup individually)
1.Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient in Reading and Language Arts by at least 2% for the following Subgroups: Students with Disabilities/504
2.Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient in Math & Science by at least 2% for the following Subgroups: Students with Disabilities/504
Other Required Goal Areas:
Increase home-school connections by increasing parental involvement.
Plan for this school year: / Key strategies to achieve goals:

Selected teachers will conduct afterschool tutoring for reading and math.
Retired teacher will serve as an additional resource, three days a week during the school day, to monitor and tutor students in-class, rather than pull them out for small group intervention (inclusion)
Teachers will used assessment data to drive instruction
Continuous professional development on common core strategies and higher order questioning.
All teachers will effectively and regularly implement a variety of researched-based strategies to engage learners at all levels.
Teachers will conduct weekly common assessment.

Key strategies to achieve progress for students with the greatest need:

Selected teachers will conduct afterschool tutoring for students that scored below basic/basic to improve their reading and math skills.
Retired teacher will serve as an additional resource, three days a week during the school day, to monitor and tutor students in-class, rather than pull them out for small group intervention (inclusion)
Teachers will used assessment data to drive instruction
Continuous professional development on common core strategies and higher order questioning.

Projected costs and funding sources for key strategies:

Common Core Professional development funded through Title I: $1,250
After school tutoring salaries funded through Title I: $14,556
Renaissance Learning/Reading Program funded through Title I: $2,694

Benchmarks for Progress / Benchmarks: / Timeline:
RLA, Math, and Science teachers will identify target students based on 2012 TCAP data. / September 2012
All teachers will participate in PLC’s and team plan, review data, and gain additional professional knowledge. / August 2012- May 2013
3rd-6th grade teachers will review and monitor data from Discovery Assessments,Stanford (EPGY) Math & Law, Reading Plus & Reading Street, Mimio Comprehension, and Headsprout create an action plan based on data results. / August 2012- May 2013

Action Plan

Development

Component 4 – Action Plan Development

Goals (Based on the prioritized goal targets developed in Component 1.)

The following goal targets are high priority for Double Tree Elementary School. They address the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in ensuring that all students are proficient in the areas of Reading/Language Arts and Math by the year 2014.

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Reading/Language Arts from 25% to 30% on the spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by FPG & C guidelines

Measure: The measurement for this goal will be according to FPG & C guidelines.

Goal 2: Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Math & Science from 23% to 30% 2013 on the spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by FGP & C guidelines.

Measure: The measurement for this goal will be according to the FGP & C guidelines.

Goal 3: Maintainstudent attendance at 96%.

Measure: The attendance percentage will be maintained at 96%, which is 3% above the 93% goal set by the district.

GOAL 1 – Action Plan Development
Revised DATE: September /October 2012
Goal / Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Reading/Language Arts from 25% to 30% on the Spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by NCLB guidelines
Which need(s) does this Goal address? / Students achieving at the NCLB state goal of 32% for AMO
How is this Goal linked to the system’s Five-Year Plan? / MCS Goal 1 – Accelerate the academic performance of all students
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ACTION STEPS
Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Required Resources / Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources / Evaluation Strategy / Performance Results / Outcomes
Action Step / Maintain a certified Montessori teacher in each K-3 classroom / August 2012 -
May 2013 / Optional School/
Montessori Coordinator
Principal
Office of Optional Schools / Adequate funding / $17,000/
Teacher
Optional Schools / Classroom observation
Classroom
Organization / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in reading/
Language arts
Action Step / Integrate writing strategies into all subject areas / September 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers
Support Staff / Write Traits Writing Kits / $0 / High Quality Student Writing Samples / TCAP
Formative Assessment for fifth grade
Action
Step / Select teachers will provide extended learning opportunities for students to improve their basic reading/language arts skills during and in after school small group tutoring sessions / October 2012-
December 2012 / Extended Learning Contract Teachers / Reading Plus
Stanford (EPGY) Math
Test Ready Materials / Title I
$14, 556 / TCAP Achievement Scores
Discovery Education Formative Assessment Data / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in reading/
Language arts
Action Step / Utilize weekly walkthroughs to track classroom usage of differentiated instruction in Reading/Language Arts / August 2013 – May 2013 / Instructional Facilitator
Optional School/
Montessori Coordinator
Principal / TEM Model
Southwest Regional
Checklist / $0 / Walkthrough checklist / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in reading/
Language arts
Action Step / Use of technology, such as Interactive Instructional CD’s, Classroom Performance System and Mimio Interactive Classroom Kit to enhance Reading/Language Arts lessons through extensive technology training / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers
Optional School/
Montessori Coordinator
Instructional Facilitator / Renaissance Learning
Study Island
Pearson Interactive Websites
CPS Units
Mimio Interactive Whiteboard / $2,694.00 from Title I Budget / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Maintain and Increase in Reading/
Language Arts
TCAP achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Teachers will use supply money to support project-based learning and hands-on activities in the classroom / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers / District Funds / Site Based Budget
$5,00.00 / Requisitions
Observations / Rubric Evaluations
Action
Step / Teachers will observe and network with colleagues of the Bemis Montessori Center in Jackson, TN / March 2013 / Selected Teachers
Optional School/
Montessori
Coordinator
Principal / Title I funds / $1, 050.00 / Lesson plans
Teacher Evaluations
Student achievement data / Increase in student achievement data in reading
Action Step / Gender Equity in the Classroom / February 11, 2013 / Instructional Facilitator / PowerPoint presentation / No additional funds needed / Lesson plans
Classroom walkthrough/
evaluations / Increase teacher awareness of gender bias in teaching strategies
GOAL 2 – Action Plan Development
Revised DATE: September /October 2012
Goal / Increase the percentage of advanced/proficient students in Math & Science from 23% to 30% 2013 on the Spring 2013 TCAP Assessment in order to make AMO as required by NCLB guidelines.
Which need(s) does this Goal address? / Students achieving at theNCLB state goal of 23% for AMO
How is this Goal linked to the system’s Five-Year Plan? / MCS Goal 1 – Accelerate the academic performance of all students
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ACTION STEPS
Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Required Resources / Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources / Evaluation Strategy / Performance Results / Outcomes
Action Step / Maintain a certified Montessori teacher in each K-3 classroom / August 2012 – May 2013 / Optional School/
Montessori Coordinator
Principal
Office of Optional Schools / Adequate funding / $17,000 per
Teacher
Optional Schools / Classroom observation
Classroom
Organization / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in Math
Action Step / The administration will provide ongoing professional development/ in-service for integrating Math & Science into Reading/Language Arts and Math by focusing on Common Core strategies / September
2012-
May 2013 / Instructional Facilitator
District Staff / Common Core Institute; Corwin Press
MCS Curriculum Guide
Science Textbook and Support Materials
District Staff Instructor / Title I
$1,250.00 / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Increase is Science TCAP achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Integrate Math & Science curriculum into the Reading/Language Arts and Math curriculum in the classroom using more informational text / September 2012-
May 2013 / Instructional Facilitator
Optional School/
Montessori
Coordinator
Classroom Teachers / MCS Curriculum Guide
Science Textbook and Support Materials / $0.00 / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Increase is Science TCAP achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Select teachers will provide extended learning opportunities for students to improve their basic math skills during and in after school small group tutoring sessions / October 2012-
December 2012 / Extended Learning Contract Teachers / Reading Plus
Stanford (EPGY) Math
Test Ready Materials / Title I
$14, 556 / TCAP Achievement Scores
Discovery Education Formative Assessment Data / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in reading/
Language arts
Action Step / Utilize weekly walkthroughs to track classroom usage of differentiated instruction in Math / August 2012 – May 2013 / Instructional Facilitator
Optional School/
Montessori Coordinator
Principal / Checklist / $0 / Walkthrough checklist / Maintain and /or increase student TCAP scores in Math
Action Step / Use of technology, such Interactive Instructional CD’s, Classroom Performance System and Mimio Interactive Classroom Kit to enhance Math lessons through extensive technology training / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers
Optional School Coordinator
Instructional Facilitator / Renaissance Learning
Study Island
Pearson Interactive Websites
CPS Units
Mimio Interactive Whiteboard / $2694.00
from Title I Budget / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Maintain and Increase in Math
TCAP Achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Teacher will use Classroom Performance System and Mimio Interactive Classroom Kit to enhance Science lessons / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers
Optional School/
Montessori
Coordinator / CPS Units
Mimio Interactive Whiteboard
Projectors / $0 / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Increase is Science TCAP achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Teachers will use supply money to support project-based learning and hands-on activities in the classroom / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers / District Funds / Site Based Budget
$5,000.00 / Requisitions
Observations / Rubric Evaluations
Action Step / Students will improve the quality of work submitted for the 2013 Think Show and school wide projects / August 2012 – May 2013 / Classroom Teachers
Optional School/
Montessori
Coordinator / Skills and resources from our
Optional School/
Montessori
Coordinator / $0.00 / Teacher Evaluation
TCAP Achievement Scores / Increase is Science TCAP achievement
Student Grades
Action Step / Gender Equity in the Classroom / February 15, 2012 / Instructional Facilitator / PowerPoint presentation / No additional funds needed / Lesson plans
Classroom walkthrough/
evaluations / Increase teacher awareness of gender bias in teaching strategies
GOAL 3 – Action Plan Development
Revised DATE: September /October 2012
Goal / Maintain student attendance at the current level of 96%.
Which need(s) does this Goal address? / NCLB attendance goal for Tennessee is 93% for AMO
How is this Goal linked to the system’s Five-Year Plan? / MCS Goal 1 - Accelerate the academic performance of all students
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
ACTION STEPS
Timeline / Person(s) Responsible / Required Resources / Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources / Evaluation Strategy / Performance Results / Outcomes
Action Step / Continue to monitor and use SMS technology on a daily basis / August 2012 – May 2013 / SMS Coordinator
Teachers / Computer
Internet Access
Registration Forms / $0.00 / Twenty Day Attendance Report
Parent Notes
Teacher Logs
Honors Program / Attendance Rate will be 93% or higher
Action Step / Call parents when a student has more than two unexcused absences/tardies / August 2012 – May 2013 / SMS Coordinator
Teachers
Guidance Counselor / Working Contact Number
Registration Forms
SMS Coordinator / $0.00 / Twenty Day Attendance Report
Parent Responses / Unexcused absences/
tardies/early dismissal will decrease
Action Step / Report excess absences and tardies to Pupil Services / August 2012 – May 2013 / SMS Coordinator
Teacher
Principal / SMS System
Registration Forms
Tardy/Early Dismissal
Logs / $0.00 / Twenty Day Attendance Report / Unexcused absences/
tardies/early dismissal will decrease
Action Step / Recognition program and event for students with perfect attendance / August 2012 – May 2013 / Adopters
PTA
Principal
Community Stakeholders / Ribbons
Certificates
SMS Reports / $1,200.00 Site-Based Budget / Nine weeks attendance report / Attendance Rate will be 93% or higher
Action
Step / School personal will work with students who exhibit negative behaviors to reduce home suspensions / August 2012 – May 2013 / PBIS Team
Teachers
Counselor
Principal / District Funds / $0.00 / Nine weeks attendance report / Attendance Rate will be 93% or higher