Seminole County Public Schools

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1 Seminole County Public Schools The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens. Evans Elementary School Improvement Plan

2 Purpose and Outline of the SIP The SIP is intended to be the primary artifact used by every school with stakeholders to review data, set goals, create an action plan and monitor progress. A corollary at the district level is the District Improvement and Assistance Plan (DIAP), designed to help district leadership make the necessary connections between school and district goals in order to align resources. The Florida Department of Education encourages schools to use the SIP as a living document by continually updating, refining and using the plan to guide their work. Supportive Environment 1. Provide the school s mission statement The mission of Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens. 2. Provide the school s vision statement Evans Elementary School is a premier elementary school in Seminole County. Evans Elementary is recognized in the district and at the state level for high standards, academic performance, and offering students personalized educational pathways. Each student learns in a safe, caring environment in which students and adults are respected. Evans Elementary supports the SCPS vision that every student will graduate from high school prepared for their future as a lifelong learner and a responsible citizen and that every student will make one year s growth in one year s time. All staff members demonstrate high expectations for students' learning and achievement. Highly qualified, diverse, innovative, and enthusiastic teachers, administrators, and support personnel embody a growth mindset. They are dedicated to the mission of each student learning and achieving when presented with rigorous and engaging curriculum in a learning environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Teachers are provided with differentiated professional learning. The budget is prioritized so that students have the necessary resources to achieve. There is a commitment to closing the achievement gap and a consistency in expectations for all student sub-groups. At Evans, students, teacher, and staff are expected to bring their A game each day so that quality instruction and learning occurs. 3. Describe how the school works at building positive relationships with families to increase involvement, including efforts to communicate the school's mission and vision, and keep parents informed of their child's progress. Teachers and administrators use multiple strategies to contact families, including but not limited to, (1) contacting families prior to the start of school to welcome the students to the new school year, (2) inviting families to curriculum nights and open house meetings to meet teachers and school staff and to learn about the curriculum, (3) providing access to school grades, progress monitoring data, and other relevant achievement information through the SCPS Skyward Family Access Portal, (4) ensuring students show evidence of owning their data and scheduling student led conferences as applicable, (5) inviting families to participate in SAC and PTA Boards, (6) inviting families to attend PTA meetings and participate in school related events, (7) using multiple genres of social networking, as well as sending electronic/paper-based newsletters to families on a regular basis, (8) advertising events on school marquees, (9) and numerous other out-reach strategies developed by school staff. 2

3 4. Describe how the school ensures the social-emotional needs of all students are being met, which may include providing counseling, mentoring and other pupil services. When students are demonstrating social-emotional difficulties, parents and teachers are able to reach out to our Guidance Counselor and/or Administration for support. The Guidance Counselor and Administration are able to provide informal assistance or guidance to parents and teachers through parent conferences. The Guidance Counselor works with individual and small groups of students to provide support. Also, the Guidance Counselor is able to provide community-based options and/or a referral to our School Social Worker. In addition, our Guidance Counselor works with our Families in Need (FIN) Program to provide for the needs of our students/families experiencing homelessness. We have a food pantry which supplies food once each week to families that have a need. Evans Elementary has a Student Study Team and MTSS Team that meet weekly to discuss students with barriers to academic and social success. Data is used when making decisions on how to close academic and social-emotional gaps by connecting students with the services they need. We provide a differentiated delivery of services based on student needs. This includes core and intervention supports. Mentors are assigned to students identified as having social-emotional concerns. Students can be referred to various counseling agencies who have Cooperative Agreements with our school district. Our Guidance Counselor teaches character education lessons and plans activities that address social-emotional needs of students. College and Career Readiness Student Transition and Readiness 5. Describe the strategies the school uses to advance college and career awareness, which may include establishing partnerships with business, industry or community organizations Teachers and administrators are continually involved in local events and often invited to participate in their community s celebrations. Administrators and teachers reach out to local businesses for participation in the school s business partners programs. As applicable, administrators serve on local rotary clubs, chambers, etc. In addition, faith-based leaders are invited to form relationships with local schools. epathways Skills for Future Ready Graduates is a mission of SCPS and has been implemented in K-12. It is designed to ensure that our graduates are ready for success in college, careers, and citizenship. We provide opportunities for students to take responsibility for their learning, to work collaboratively, to solve real-world problems, and persist and demonstrate resiliency. 6. Identify the career and technical education programs available to students. Career and technical education programs available to our K-5 students through the district CS 2020 program are: BeeBots, Puzzlets, Dash and Dot Robots, Rush Hour Games. Apps used for these programs are Scratch Jr., Bee-Bot, The Foos, Cork the Volcano, Code.org, Wonder Apps, Kodu, and Hopscotch. Our morning news program, various STEM activities in all our K-5 classrooms, and Siemens volunteers who visit our classrooms once each month are also part of the career and technical education programs available to our students. 3

4 Elementary Essential Instructional Priorities Essential Instructional Priority #1: Quality Instruction A. Ensure Rigorous Instruction lessons aligned to Florida Standards; Webb s/marzano; (Ambitious Instruction) B. Monitor with Feedback ongoing feedback loop between teachers and students, focus on learning rather than teaching (Supportive Environment) C. Cultivate Purposeful PLC s (Collaborative Teachers) All SCPS schools serving K-8 students have an Early Warning system in place that is in compliance with s (18)(b), F.S.; SCPS academic intervention/support programs and/or dropout prevention programs reflected per s (2)(b), F.S. ELA Achievement 75 ELA Learning Gains 65 ELA Learning Gains of the Low 25% 55 Math Achievement 84 Math Learning Gains 83 Math Learning Gains of the Low 25% 66 Science 75 5E Ambitious Instruction 78 5E Collaborative Teachers 60 Action Plan Strategy/Action Items Data from end of tests in ELA, math, and science will be reviewed in order to determine if students are making growth. reports will also be reviewed to determine if students are making growth in the areas of ELA and math. Person(s) Responsible Deliverable Due Date chapter & PD (Y/N) Y Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) Deliverable or Evidence of Completion Year Diagnostic 4

5 Offer ELA and/or math in our after school tutorial program for Tier 2/3 students and to students who are in our lower quartile N Year Diagnostic Classroom walkthroughs will occur weekly and feedback will be given to teachers on quality instruction (student-centered activities that allow students to think critically, solve problems, work in cooperative groups, and create manifestations that demonstrate learning for all students at appropriate level) Teachers who need support will observe in classrooms where quality instruction is occurring and will be given professional development on quality instruction. Professional Development/PLCs will focus on Marzano s High-Yield Instructional Strategies that lead to deeper learning for students. Y Y Year Diagnostic Year Diagnostic Professional Development will be provided on Quality Instruction, Conditions for Learning, and Skills for Future-Ready Graduates during the year in order to build expertise, provide opportunities for differentiation, learn what gets results, and build/refine effective practices. -Ready Y Year Diagnostic 5

6 Grade level PLCs will be monitored to determine if they are purposeful and if collaborative planning is occurring. N Year All students in K-5 will keep a data notebook where they can monitor their own progress in each curriculum area. N year Students scoring in our lowest 30% on the 2017 will be closely monitored. N Students in advanced opportunities will be closely monitored and supported throughout the year. N 6

7 Kathy Oropallo will work with 3 rd, 4 th, & 5 th grade teachers on writing five times during the year. Classroom writing assignments & district writing Y View student writing pieces - monthly Essential Instructional Priority #2: Conditions for Learning Build Positive Relationships and Culture (Supportive Environment) Elementary Essential Instructional Priorities 5E Supportive Environment 5E_SE_Safety 5E_SE_Academic Personalism 5E_SE_Student-Teacher Trust 5E_SE_Peer Support for Academic Work Strategy/Action Items Very Strong Strong Strong Very Strong Very Strong Share results of 5Essentials Supportive Environment results with teachers in a PLC Action Plan Person(s) Responsible Deliverable Due Date PLC - September PD (Y/N) Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) Deliverable or Evidence of Completion N Beginning of the year Essentials Survey 7

8 Monitor Conditions for Learning (physical safety, student-teacher relationships, student conduct) when doing walkthroughs through the classrooms and through the building. & Ongoing throughout the year N Daily Essentials Survey School Social Worker will review attendance each week in Skyward and follow district attendance policy. Students with excessive absences will be discussed with the principal. Principal will contact parents of students with excessive tardies. Have monthly chats with groups of students from K-5 about supportive environment using the questions asked in the 5Essentials Survey. Ongoing throughout the year Ongoing throughout the year Ongoing throughout the year N Attendance reports will show that student attendance has increased. N As needed reports will show that tardies have decreased. N Monthly Essentials Survey Classroom meetings will continue to occur first thing every morning in each classroom where students talk about school-related issues beyond academics. These meetings help teachers stay informed about what is going on in the classroom and help students feel safe and supported. Ongoing throughout the year N Daily Essentials Survey Elementary Essential Instructional Priorities Essential Instructional Priority #3: Skills for Future Ready Graduates Develop Growth Mindset 8

9 ELA Learning Gains 65 ELA Learning Gains of the Low 25% 55 Math Learning Gains 83 Math Learning Gains of the Low 25% 66 Action Plan Strategy/Action Items Provide opportunities for students to take responsibility for their learning by establishing clear learning goals, modeling expert thinking, promoting cooperative learning, and providing guided instruction. Provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively in order to develop social skills, learn from peers, build trust, engage in learning, and gain confidence. Person(s) Responsible Teachers Administration Teachers Administration Deliverable Due Date PD (Y/N) Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) Daily N Daily classroom walkthroughs Daily N Daily classroom walkthroughs Deliverable or Evidence of Completion Growth on end of year FSA & Growth on end of year FSA & Provide opportunities for students to solve real-world problems. Teachers Administration Daily N Daily classroom walkthroughs Growth on end of year FSA & Teachers will encourage students to not give up when things get hard. Teachers Administration Daily N Daily classroom walkthroughs Growth on end of year FSA & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 9

10 PD Activity SIP Priority # Date or Schedule Instructional/Other Needs Addressed PD Participants (e.g. PLC, subject, grade level, or school-wide) Diagnostic #1 Aug. 4 Instructional All Teachers Micro-credentials Growth Mindset #1, 3 1 st Quarter Instructional All Teachers Marzano High-Yield Strategies #1 Sept. 5, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Instructional All Teachers Essentials Survey Results #1, 2 Sept. 28 Instructional/ Staff Supportive Environment Quality Learning #1 Oct. 11 Instructional All Teachers Training #1 Oct. 16 Instructional All Teachers Kathy Oropallo Writing #1 Sept. 5 Oct. 10, 30 Nov. 28 Jan. 23 Instructional 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th ELA Teachers, ESOL Teachers, ESE Teachers 2 nd Quarter Professional Development #1 Nov. 29 Instructional All Teachers 3 rd Quarter Professional Development #1 Feb. 21 Instructional All Teachers Person(s) Responsible 10

11 Micro-Credentials Teachers choose one from this list for 2 nd semester. Checking for Understanding Using Gestures Learner Engagement Foundations of Practice in Working Memory Communicating with Families Using Data Setting Goals for Students Checking for Understanding Using Whiteboards Using Exit Tickets Effectively Creative Problem Solving Active Listening Activating Prior Knowledge Introducing Digital Literacy Tools Classroom Culture Using Class Dojo Google Chrome Tips and Tricks for Teachers #1, 2, 3 January through May Instructional/ Supportive Environment/ Skills for Future Ready Graduates All Teachers 11