KDE Comprehensive School. Improvement Plan. Bend Gate Elementary School

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1 KDE Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Henderson County Deborah Mader Harman, Principal 920 Bend Gate Rd Henderson, KY Document Generated On January 27, 2016

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Executive Summary Introduction 3 Description of the School 4 School's Purpose 7 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 8 Additional Information Plan for Overview 12 Goals Summary 13 Goal 1: STATE - Increase the avg combined reading and math percentage P/D KPREP scores for Bend Gate Elementary from 47.3% in 2014 to 73.7% in Our delivery target for was 52.6%; our actual score was 57.6%. Our new goal for is 57.8% 14 Goal 2: STATE - Increase the avg combined Reading and Math P/D percentages for all students in the Non-Duplicated Gap Group from 39.3% to 69.7% by Delivery target for was 45.4%; actual score was 46.9% delivery target is 51.4% 19 Goal 3: Create a learning environment to educate and challenge ALL students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and ensure their success in a supportive environment. 20 Goal 4: Bend Gate Elementary will reduce the number of novice scoring students in reading from 15.7% in 2015 to less than 7.8% in 2020 and in math from 13.3% in 2015 to less than 6.6% in 2020 as measured by state and local assessments. 23 Summary by Source 29 KDE Needs Assessment

3 Introduction 38 Data Analysis 39 Areas of Strengths 41 Opportunities for Improvement 42 Conclusion 44 KDE Compliance and Accountability - Schools Introduction 46 Planning and Accountability Requirements 47 KDE Assurances - School Introduction 67 Assurances 68 The Missing Piece Introduction 74 Stakeholders 75 Relationship Building 76 Communications 77 Decision Making 79 Advocacy 81 Learning Opportunities 82 Community Partnerships 83

4 Reflection 84 Report Summary 86 Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement Introduction 88 Improvement Planning Process 89 School Safety Report Introduction 91 School Safety Requirements 92 Equitable Access Diagnostic Introduction 95 Needs Assessment 96 Equitable Access Strategies 98 Questions 101

5 Introduction The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools. Your school's plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address gaps in student achievement. SY Page 1

6 Executive Summary SY Page 2

7 Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. SY Page 3

8 Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? is located at 920 Bend Gate Road in Henderson, KY. serves students kindergarten through fifth grade with a total student enrollment of 519 students. Bend Gate Elementary is one of eight elementary schools in Henderson County Kentucky. We are a Title I school. Our student population is 53% free and reduced lunch certified. All of our students receive free lunch based the "Community Eligibility Provision" program from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 that allows schools and local educational agencies with high poverty rates to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. Our school has a total instructional staff of 42 certified staff and 29 classified staff. Forty of our certified staff are full time certified teachers with 4 of the 42 certified staff providing part-time itinerant services. Our certified staff includes 29 classroom teachers, a principal, an assistant principal, a curriculum specialist, a guidance counselor, a media specialist, 4.5 special education teachers, two speech-language pathologists, and one nurse. Itinerant teachers provide physical education, music, Gifted/Talented services weekly. World Language instruction is provided on a regular basis via guidance lessons, media/library lessons and in the classroom. Teachers utilize the Calico Spanish Instructional program to teach Spanish as a second language to all students. Students with disabilities are instructed in American Sign Language. A part-time FRC (family resource coordinator), as well as a part-time FRC family school liaison serve our students and families' needs. Other classified staff includes four kindergarten instructional assistants, two media clerks and three special education program assistants. Two "Grannies" also serve our school daily in a first grade classroom. These Grannies are provided to the school through Audubon Area Services as part of the volunteer grandparent initiative. These "Grannies" vital to the success of our first grade students. Bend Gate Elementary also has a highly active Kids' Hope mentoring program. Several students have developed relationships with these mentors. Often mentors partner with administrators and teachers to assist students with academic and behavioral needs. It is significant to note that 19% of our students are identified as Special Education Students. Bend Gate Elementary offers a continuum of Special Education for all identified students, from self-contained resource rooms for our most cognitively and behaviorally disabled students to part-time resource services, co-teaching services and one program to address students with emotional behavioral disabilities. Bend Gate Elementary School is a "magnet school" of sorts for students with special needs. We serve students outside of our home district. These special education students make up a large percentage of our novice achievement scores and we work diligently to address this challenge of novice reduction. 2.53% are ELL students from many cultures. Our students receive ELL assistance from and ELL teacher and assistant on an itinerant basis. We at Bend Gate Elementary Bend view our population of students from various cultures and countries as an excellent opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and celebrate diversity together. provides an atmosphere that recognizes diversity and encourages respect for all. Educational equity is guaranteed through SBDM Council policy and curriculum alignment. Title I and tutoring are provided in order to meet academic needs based on current student data. The Family Resource Center collaborates with staff to ensure that all children and family needs are addressed equitably through a community outreach, regardless of income, nationality, or race. A review of demographic data for the past three years indicates that has seen an increase in the numbers of students who are considered homeless. 3% of our current student population is currently considered homeless. It is of pride to our school that, although they could have any school of their choice within the district, parents of these children have chosen to have their students attend. Another SY Page 4

9 challenge facing is the degree of transience of our population. Our community has changed over the past five years and now includes a significant number of subsidized housing units. Families tend to move in out of this housing more easily than permanent housing. It is important to recognize another challenge facing. There has been significant staff turn-over within the past four years. In the past three years, Bend Gate Elementary has had two different principals, two different assistant principals, and two different curriculum specialists. The culture of Bend Gate, based on 2013 TELL Survey results, was one of distrust. Veteran staff left the school in high numbers, leaving a large number of new teachers in the building. At present, thirteen of our certified staff are non-tenured staff TELL survey results indicate a much more positive culture shift. The vast majority of respondents report high satisfaction at our school. To add to the challenges, budget cuts at the district level impacted the staff as well. All non-tenured special education staff were released resulting in re-assignment of special education staff from other schools to our school. While the move of special education teachers was as seamless as the administration could ensure, the addition of new staff shifts the culture in a school. One general education teacher position was eliminated altogether, requiring the administration to utilize Title I funding differently. District wide positions that provided Enrichment opportunities were cut as well. These cuts impacted our school in a variety of ways. Despite the cuts, Bend Gate Elementary, strives to embrace these changes and ensure positive outcomes for our students. There has been a high teacher turn-over rate as well, resulting in many new faces in our school. 36% of our general education classroom teachers are non-tenured teachers. 44% (2/4.5) of our Special Education teachers are non-tenured. In spite of these changes, Bend Gate Elementary has maintained consistency, traditions, and academic growth. A three year review of our academic data indicates that we have gone from a school classified as a "needs improvement" school to "progressing/proficient" status. Our TELL survey also indicates growth in development of a positive working environment. We have begun the process of becoming a "Leader In Me School" in order to develop leadership skills in our students. We have sought out multiple professional development opportunities in the past year and one half in order to further improve our instructional skills and practices. The surrounding Bend Gate community has undergone many significant demographic changes in recent years. Housing opportunities, in addition privately owned homes, now include multiple federally subsidized housing complexes which house multiple families. This has led to an increase in student mobility. At the present time, 18 of or students are homeless. In addition to homelessness, several students have parents that incarcerated at this time. Unique Features & Challenges (School and Community): Bend Gate Elementary is a well-established school with a fierce sense of school and community pride. Our Gallup poll of fifth grade students indicate a high level of student engagement (81%). This measure reflects how well students are known and how often they feel they get to do what they do best. The Gallup poll also indicates that our students have a high level of hope. 90% feel that there is an adult in their lives who cares about their future and 82% of students feel that they have at least one teacher who makes them excited about the future. 's PTA continues to attempt to expand membership and commitment to the students in the school. The PTA continues to promote membership growth and they are highly supportive of school needs. Several area churches provide active, supportive mentors for many of our students. These mentors build relationships with students and you can often see mentors at academic and athletic events for those students they mentor. Our school is very active in school ABA Basketball. Our families support our athletic events and our instructional events. We provide Math and Reading nights and all of our events are well attended. is diverse both economically and culturally. There has been a gradual change over the past ten years in the school's surrounding community as well as in the students served. The school has a reputation in the community for high achievement in SY Page 5

10 years past. In the past year, the Leader in Me has helped instill leadership and independence within our school community from our youngest to our oldest students. Community stakeholders contribute to our continued successes. SY Page 6

11 School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. The mission of the Team is to educate and challenge ALL students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically to ensure their success in a supportive environment by encouraging them to become lifelong learners. We are committed to academic success for all our students while supporting families. Our school's vision for all our students is that they will become students who "love to Learn, are Empowered, love to Achieve, and are Determined." The staff utilized the LEAD acronym to emphasize the school's commitment to developing students who are citizen leaders. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a strong foundation for our students in both academic achievement and character development. We at Bend Gate Elementary also follow our district's vision: to recognize that each member of the community plays a vital role in the academic and social development of its children. Our students come from many different backgrounds and our level of poverty is high. We are committed to providing our students with models of outstanding character and leadership. We also are committed to providing high quality, differentiated instruction for all learners. We provide an instructional block of time dedicated to catch up growth for students who are behind academically. During that dedicated instructional time, we provide differentiated enrichment activities for those students who are at or above grade level as well. We are devoted to developing leadership in our students. We recognize leaders of the month with a morning celebration, parent/family breakfast and newspaper recognition. We are dedicated to high quality instruction and student accountability. School administrators are highly involved in discussions about academics, achievement, and leadership. We provide tutoring, Math and Science clubs after school. We have identified a group of students who we feel can make substantial reading growth with additional instruction and they are provided Headsprout comprehension activities after school. These students take great pride in knowing that they will be instrumental in impacting achievement scores for our school. We have a very active basketball program that embodies good sportsmanship and teamwork. School administrators work closely with coaches of basketball players and cheerleaders to ensure that our students demonstrate leadership and teamwork both on and off the court. SY Page 7

12 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. has been a 'Needs Improvement" school for the last three years. In 2014, we were stagnant as a "needs improvement" school with no progress made. Changes in leadership occurred in Significant changes were made to school culture, instructional practices and teacher/student accountability. Huge academic strides were made and Bend Gate Elementary school reached Proficient status in This has been our greatest academic achievement. Both students and staff are extremely proud of our academic accomplishments. School pride has grown and students are beginning to understand the importance of hard work. We feel quite proud of our strong math achievement scores and are dedicated to improving our reading and writing achievement. Bend Gate is a Leader In Me School as well. We are in the second implementation year. Our goal is to "Lighthouse School" status. Teachers and students embrace the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and are embedding these philosophies into daily lives of students. Bend Gate Elementary School has a large Lighthouse Leadership team which continues to promote character development in all students, school-wide. We have provided Leader In Me information to parents in several ways, including a Leader In Me open house where information was shared with parents and community members. The Leader In Me initiative continues to promote student accountability and character among our students. It has boosted ownership and camaraderie among our staff as well. The building is beginning to change visually and culturally. School leadership has recognized a need to further develop reading and writing skills in our students. Leadership has ensured that staff receive high quality, relevant Professional Development to grow mindsets and skill sets. School leadership has attended Professional Learning Community workshops with eight classroom teachers over the past two years. Our sense of urgency for our students remains at the forefront of our instruction. As a result of our PLC learning, we have expanded our school Instructional Leadership Team. The focus will be to identify essential learning standards for students at each grade level then to collaboratively plan to meet the academic needs of ALL students. Partnership with the district's Instructional Leadership Team continues. District leadership continues to provide guidance to ensure classroom rigor. We continue reaching out to our families to encourage a feeling of partnership and welcome within our school. We have regular parent nights to discuss math and reading initiatives. We feel that parent involvement continues to be one of our greatest challenges. We have encouraged parents to come to our school and we ensure that their experiences are warm and welcoming. Bend Gate Elementary has a highly active Kids' Hope mentoring program. Several students have developed relationships with these mentors. Often mentors partner with administrators and teachers to assist students with academic and behavioral needs. Our school is also actively involved with ABA basketball, cheerleading, Gifted/Talented programs, Team meets, 4H Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Drug Abuse and Resistance Education (DARE). Our over-arching focus for the next three years will be improving academic achievement for all Bend Gate Elementary students. Our goal is to become a School of Distinction. We continue to scrutinize our "gap population" to ensure that all student needs are addressed specifically and intentionally. We continue to improve our school culture. One focus will be on maintaining and supporting highly qualified experienced teachers. We will continue to improve teacher effectiveness for all teachers by relevant professional development, instructional coaching, and team building experiences. We are building systems, traditions, and celebrations for our students, parents and staff. Building PLCs within SY Page 8

13 our school will be continued area of focus. We will continue building student confidence and responsibility through continued Leader In Me activities. SY Page 9

14 Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. This year, has decided to place renewed emphasis on developing a reading culture among our students. School leadership has attended professional development to learn how to better embed the Accelerated Reading reading practice into our daily lives. We have established a reading committee that created an AR timeline for rewards and celebrations. School leadership has also made a visit to a school where reading among all students is highly valued and encouraged. We have sent several teacher leaders to high quality reading professional development. We have also sent teacher leaders to high quality writing professional development as well. We recognize that reading and writing are connected closely. Our goal is to instill a love of reading into every one of our students. We are quite proud of our Positive Behavior Intervention and System. We have established RTI committees for behavior as well as for academics. SY Page 10

15 Plan for KDE Comprehensive School Improvement Plan SY Page 11

16 Overview Plan Name Plan for Plan Description SY Page 12

17 Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # Goal Name Goal Details Goal Total 1 STATE - Increase the avg combined reading and Objectives: 1 Organizational $23856 math percentage P/D KPREP scores for Bend Gate Strategies: 6 Elementary from 47.3% in 2014 to 73.7% in Activities: 25 Our delivery target for was 52.6%; our actual score was 57.6%. Our new goal for is 57.8% 2 STATE - Increase the avg combined Reading and Math P/D percentages for all students in the Non- Duplicated Gap Group from 39.3% to 69.7% by Delivery target for was 45.4%; actual score was 46.9% delivery target is 51.4% 3 Create a learning environment to educate and challenge ALL students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and ensure their success in a supportive environment. 4 Bend Gate Elementary will reduce the number of novice scoring students in reading from 15.7% in 2015 to less than 7.8% in 2020 and in math from 13.3% in 2015 to less than 6.6% in 2020 as measured by state and local assessments. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 2 Activities: 4 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 4 Activities: 15 Objectives: 2 Strategies: 4 Activities: 15 Organizational $ Organizational $1250 $27770 SY Page 13

18 Goal 1: STATE - Increase the avg combined reading and math percentage P/D KPREP scores for Bend Gate Elementary from 47.3% in 2014 to 73.7% in Our delivery target for was 52.6%; our actual score was 57.6%. Our new goal for is 57.8% Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase overall reading and math for Bend Gate Elementary by 05/19/2016 as measured by KPREP testing. Strategy 1: Data Analysis - Through KPREP data analysis, teachers will internalize and understand the configuration of KPREP scores. will comprehend the components of Achievement, Growth, and Gap and as a result, increased student achievment will occur. Category: - KPREP Data Resource Teachers and staff will participate in data disaggregation professional development to interpret KPREP scores. (shared) Strategy 2: Literacy Initiative - Teachers and staff will implement appropriate literary strategies to increase student achievment in reading. Category: Professional Learning 10/01/ /02/2015 $100 General Fund Principal, Curriculum Specialist, 3-5 grade teachers - MAP Data Resource Teaching staff will analyze Reading and Math MAP data three times a year to plan differentiated instruction for student achievement. Other 09/21/ /19/2016 $200 General Fund Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Teaching - Review Resource SY Page 14

19 School-wide comprehensive writing plan developed and implemented (with adjusted timelines). 10/01/ /19/2016 $0 No Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Writing Director, All instructional staff - Professional Development Resource Teachers and staff will participate in professional development activities to enhance classroom instruction. As a result, increased student achievement will occur. Some professional development activities include Abell & Atherton training, Headsprout training, Smekens, PLC, Barry Lane Non-Fiction Writing, etc. Professional Learning 08/10/ /19/2016 $500 Title I Schoolwide - Compass Pathblazer Resource Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve reading performance achievement. Technology 11/02/ /19/2016 $4100 Title I Schoolwide - Common ELA Lessons Resource Teachers will participate in weekly common planning time to ensure the implementation of Journeys literacy curriculum. Best practices of instruction and assessment will be used. Direct Instruction 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Headsprout Resource Kindergarten students will complete all Headsprout software episodes to improve comprehension. Curriculum specialist will attend Headsprout professional learning to assist teachers in software updates. Headsprout Comprehension will be used for targeted students (students performing below grade level, but not pulled for intensive RTI). 09/07/ /19/2016 $3000 District Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Instructional Classroom Teachers, STA and Clerk Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Instructional Kindergarten Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Clerk, Curriculum Specialist, 3-5 grade identified students - ABC Night Resource SY Page 15

20 Literacy screenings will be completed for incoming kindergarten students. Parent Involvement 07/01/ /10/2015 $1000 General Fund Kindergarten Teachers and Instructional Assistants - Author Visits Resource Published authors will present to students throughout the school year to teach them about the writing, publishing, and editing processes. Strategy 3: RTI - and behavior intervention teams will review data of identified students who are academically below grade level or who have behavioral concerns.. Category: 12/01/ /19/2016 $1000 General Fund Media Specialist - Team Meetings Resource An academic RTI Team consisting of the Principal, Curriculum Specialist, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, and Lead RTI Interventionist (Math and Reading) meet weekly to analyze data. Discussions center around AimsWeb data, student work samples, and teacher observations. A behavioral RTI team consisting of Principal, Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, and PASS teacher will meet weekly to review behavioral data and develop intervention plans for students. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - AimsWeb Resource Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $1000 Title I Schoolwide - Fountas and Pinnell LLI Resource Interventionists will use the research-based Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention program for Tier 2 and 3 students. 08/11/ /18/2015 $0 No Principal, Vice Principal, Curriculum Specialist, RTI Team, RTI Behavior Team Lead Math Intervention Specialist, Lead Reading Intervention Specialist, RTI Team (analysis) Reading RTI Inteventionist s Strategy 4: Accelerated Reader - The Accelerated Reader program will be implemented K - 5 as an independent reading supplement. Category: SY Page 16

21 - Star Reading Test Resource Students will participate in the STAR Reading Assessment three times a year to determine reading level and to select appropriate independent reading material. Strategy 5: Parent Involvement - Multiple events/activities will be organized to involve and inform parents of various instructional strategies and information. Category: 08/10/ /19/2016 $1836 General Fund Media Specialist, Classroom Teachers - Goal Setting Resource Individual student reading achievement goals are set by classroom for each marking period. Students who meet the required percentage of their goal and minimum of 85% accuracy receive AR Rewards each month. 09/07/ /19/2016 $1000 General Fund Media Specialist, Curriculum Committee, and Instructional Teachers - Title-I Literacy Night Resource Literacy activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. These activities include: an author presentation, book fair and family reading strategies. Parent Involvement 12/10/ /10/2015 $1000 Title I Schoolwide Title I Teachers, Classroom Teachers, all staff - Jump Start Resource This event is to acclimate incoming Kindergarten students with staff and facilities in preparation for the first days of school. Planned activities include technology orientation, story time and school tours. (shared) Strategy 6: Math Initiative - Teachers and staff will implement appropriate Math strategies to increase student achievement in Math. Category: Parent Involvement 07/06/ /10/2015 $500 General Fund Kindergarten Teachers and Instructional Assistants - Compass Pathblazer Resource SY Page 17

22 Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve Math performance achievement. Technology 11/09/ /19/2016 $4100 Title I Schoolwide Classroom teachers, STA, and Clerk - RTI Resource An RTI Team consisting of the Principal, Curriculum Specialist, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, and Lead RTI Interventionist meet weekly to analyze data. Discussions center around AimsWeb data, student work samples, and teacher observations. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - AimsWeb Resource Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $1000 Title I Schoolwide - Professional Development Resource Teachers will participate in Calendar PD sessions 2-3 times during the school year. Professional Learning 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Math Facts Competition Resource Students will participate in a Math Facts competition. Other 12/01/ /01/2015 $0 No Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Vice Principal. RTI Team Lead Math Interventionist, Lead Reading Interventionist, Curriculum Specialist, RTI Team Classroom Teachers, Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Vice Principal, District Instructional Team, District Math Director Principal, Math Teachers, Curriculum Specialist - Title-I Math Night Resource SY Page 18

23 Math activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. Parent Involvement 11/12/ /12/2015 $1000 Title I Schoolwide Title I Night Resource Math screenings will be completed for incoming kindergarten students. Parent Involvement 07/28/ /06/2014 $500 Title I Schoolwide Kindergarten Teachers and Instructional Assistants - Accelerated Math Resource The Accelerated Math program will be implemented 3-5 as an independent Math supplement. 08/10/ /19/2016 $1320 General Fund Grades 3-5 Math Teachers and Curriculum Specialist - STAR Math Resource Students will take the STAR Math test at the beginning of every nine weeks. Teachers will analyze student performance and progress over the year. 09/14/ /19/2016 $700 Title I Schoolwide 3-5 Teachers Goal 2: STATE - Increase the avg combined Reading and Math P/D percentages for all students in the Non-Duplicated Gap Group from 39.3% to 69.7% by Delivery target for was 45.4%; actual score was 46.9% delivery target is 51.4% Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase the average combined Reading and Math proficiency rating for all students in the Non-Duplicated Gap Group from 46.9% to 51.4% by 05/19/2016 as measured by KPREP. (shared) Strategy 1: RTI - Based on the Universal Screener (MAP) and AIMSweb benchmark, students performing between the 21st and 35th percentiles will receive Tier II interventions for a total of 90 minutes additional reading and/or math instruction; students performing between the 1st and 20th percentiles will receive Tier III interventions for a total of 120 minutes additional reading and/or math instruction. The purpose of interventions is to address reading and math deficiencies to move students out of tier status or refer students for additional evaluation/services. Category: SY Page 19

24 - Targeted Instruction Resource Students scoring in the 21st through 35th percentiles in Reading and/or Math receive additional targeted instruction 3 times per week for 90 additional minutes of instruction/remediation with certified teachers. 08/10/ /19/2016 $ Title I Schoolwide - Intensive Instruction Resource Students scoring from the 1st to 20th percentiles in Reading and/or Math receive additional targeted instruction 4 times per week for an additional 120 minutes of instruction by certified teachers. 08/10/ /19/2016 $ Title I Schoolwide Principal, Curriculum Specialist, RTI intervention team, Classroom Teachers Principal, Curriculum Specialist, and RTI Interventionist s, Classroom Teachers (shared) Strategy 2: Data Analysis - Analysis of KPREP data will be done to identify gap students performing below proficiency to differentiate instructional practices. Category: - KPREP analysis Resource Through KPREP data analysis, gap students performing below proficiency will be identified. Other 10/01/ /02/2015 $0 No - Extended Response/Short Answer Coaching Resource Comprehensive, school-wide writing plan will be implemented. This plan will include teacher modeling with coaching from Curriculum Specialist. Writing analysis will completed by grade level teams. Direct Instruction 01/04/ /29/2016 $17000 Title I Schoolwide Principal, Curriculum Specialist, 3-5 grade instructional staff. Curriculum Specialist, instructional staff Goal 3: Create a learning environment to educate and challenge ALL students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and ensure their success in a SY Page 20

25 supportive environment. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to improve student behavior and support student learning by 05/21/2014 as measured by attendance data, KYCID data, parent survey, and professional learning community meetings. Strategy 1: Student Motivation - Students will be rewarded for positive behavior actions. Category: - Gator Store Resource Students will receive a Gator Gotcha ticket when going above and beyond the Gator Guidelines for Success. These are spent at the Gator Store which is held twice a year. Behavioral 11/02/ /19/2016 $500 General Fund Guidance Counselor and classroom teachers - Student Ambassadors Resource Students in 5th grade will be awarded the title of student ambassador based on academic achievement, teacher recommendation of behavioral attributes, and outside letters of recommendation. Responsibilities for student ambassadors include school tours, escorting new students to classrooms, and representing the school at various functions. Behavioral 10/05/ /19/2016 $500 General Fund Lighthouse Team, instructional staff - Gator Rug Resource Classrooms will receive the Gator Rug when they have attained the character education word which is based on the compliments received from staff members. Behavioral 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No PBIS committee, Guidance Counselor, teachers Strategy 2: Professional Learning Communities - Committees and grade level teams will meet to review, discuss, and implement rigorous, cross- curricular instructional practices that meet the needs of all students. Category: - Arts & Humanities Review Resource SY Page 21

26 The Arts and Humanities Committee will monitor the implementation and fidelity of the Review. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Music Teacher and P.E. Teacher - Practical Living and Career Studies Review Resource The Practical Living and Career Studies Committee will monitor the implementation and fidelity of the Review. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Common Planning Resource Teachers will participate in weekly common planning to insure the implementation of a rigorous curriculum that reaches across content areas. Data from MAP, KPREP, and common assessments will be analyzed to determine appropriate instructional strategies and differentiation of student learning. Professional Learning 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Writing Review Resource The Writing Committee will monitor the implementation and fidelity of Writing Review. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - K-3 Review Resource The K-3 Review Committee will monitor the implementation and fidelity of the Review. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Guidance Counselor Curriculum Specialist and Classroom Teachers Heather Montgomery, Instructional K-3 Teachers, Alicia Garrett Strategy 3: Home/School Connection - will incorporate and participate in activities that ensure cultural responsiveness and equity for ALL students. Category: - Home Visit Blitz Resource will visit each student's home prior to the beginning of the academic school year. Community Engagement 08/06/ /06/2015 $0 District - Positive Communication Resource Teachers will make at least two positive contacts per year for each student. Parent Involvement 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Certified, Classified Classroom Teachers SY Page 22

27 - Weekly Communication - Blogs Resource In an effort to have regular two-way communication with parents, teachers will either send home a weekly parent communicator /newsletter or have a blog on their website. Parent Involvement 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Classroom Teachers - Community Partners Resource Community Partners, Parental Engagement Parent Involvement Strategy 4: Leader in Me - will learn the Leader in Me curriculum and habits to instruct students to become leaders in their schools, homes, and community. Bend Gate is preparing to become a Leader in Me school, and staff will participate in a variety of activities to impact positively the environment of our school. Category: 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 State Funds Principal, Director of District Relations & Operations, and Parents - School Visits Resource will visit Leader in Me schools to learn how they have implemented the strategies and techniques. Professional Learning 09/14/ /19/2016 $250 General Fund Lighthouse Leader - Leader of the Month Resource Each month a leader is chosen from each classroom. This student is recognized school-wide and celebrated throughout the month. Behavioral 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Sharpen the Saw Activities Resource Students who have displayed good behavior and responsibility throughout the month will be rewarded with a Sharpen the Saw Day. During the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to choose a fun activity to attend. 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Classroom Teachers, Principal, Lighthouse Team Lighthouse Team Leader, All staff Goal 4: Bend Gate Elementary will reduce the number of novice scoring students in reading from 15.7% in 2015 to less than 7.8% in 2020 and in math from 13.3% in 2015 to less than 6.6% in 2020 SY Page 23

28 as measured by state and local assessments. Measurable Objective 1: 100% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency by reducing the number of novice scoring students from 15.7% in 2015 to less than 14.1% in 2016 in Reading by 05/19/2016 as measured by state and local assessments. (shared) Strategy 1: Data Analysis - Weekly grade level meetings will use data to adjust and drive instruction Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Data Teams - KPREP Data Resource Teachers will meet in grade level meetings to analyze KPREP data. Teachers will be guided by the curriculum specialist to identify weaknesses, strengths, and trends among data. This data will be used to guide instruction. Three KPREP scrimmages will be given throughout the year. This data will be analyzed at grade level meetings and instruction will be adjusted to meet the needs of students. 10/01/ /19/2016 $0 No - MAP Data Resource Teachers will analyze MAP data three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). 09/28/ /19/2016 $0 No Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Specialist, Principal Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Specialist, Principal Strategy 2: Literacy Initiative - Various literacy activities will be implemented in order to increase student success in reading Category: Learning Systems Research Cited: Research based literacy strategies implemented - Professional Development Resource Teachers will attend various literacy professional development opportunities throughout the year. These include Smekens reading and writing strategies, Abel and Atherton, Barry Lane, PLC, and Accelerated Reader training. Professional Learning 09/02/ /19/2016 $10000 Title I Part A Principal, Classroom Teachers SY Page 24

29 - Compass Pathblazer Resource Students attend a Reading lab once a week for 40 minutes. They work on Compass Pathblazer which is an individualized reading instruction and practice program with learning paths based on students' most recent NWEA scores. 08/10/ /19/2016 $4000 Other STA, Clerk, Curriculum Specialist, Classroom Teachers - Common ELA Lessons Resource Teachers meet weekly to create common ELA lessons based on assessment data and common core standards 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No Certified Teachers - Headsprout Resource ALL kindergarten students participate in Headsprout 3 times a week. Students in grades 3-5, scoring between the 35th-55th percentile in NWEA MAP, participate in Headsprout Comprehension 1-3 times each week (shared) Strategy 3: RTI - and behavior intervention teams will review data of identified students who are academically below grade level or who have behavioral concerns.. Category: Learning Systems 08/17/ /19/2016 $5000 General Fund Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Specialist - Author Visits Resource The media specialist organizes author visits throughout the school year. 12/01/ /01/2015 $150 Other Media Specialist, 4-5 grade teachers - Team Meetings Resource An academic RTI Team consisting of the Principal, Curriculum Specialist, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, and Lead RTI Interventionist (Math and Reading) meet weekly to analyze data. Discussions center around AimsWeb data, student work samples, and teacher observations. A behavioral RTI team consisting of Principal, Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, and PASS teacher will meet weekly to review behavioral data and develop intervention plans for students. 08/17/ /19/2016 $0 No Principal, Vice Principal, Curriculum Specialist, RTI Team, RTI Behavior Team, Classroom Teachers SY Page 25

30 - AimsWeb Resource Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Technology 08/17/ /19/2016 $1000 Title I Schoolwide Lead Intervention Specialist, RTI Team (analysis) Measurable Objective 2: 100% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency by reducing the number of novice scoring students from 13.3% in 2015 to less than 12.1% in 2016 in Mathematics by 05/19/2016 as measured by state and local assessments. (shared) Strategy 1: Data Analysis - Weekly grade level meetings will use data to adjust and drive instruction Category: Continuous Improvement Research Cited: Data Teams - KPREP Data Resource Teachers will meet in grade level meetings to analyze KPREP data. Teachers will be guided by the curriculum specialist to identify weaknesses, strengths, and trends among data. This data will be used to guide instruction. Three KPREP scrimmages will be given throughout the year. This data will be analyzed at grade level meetings and instruction will be adjusted to meet the needs of students. 10/01/ /19/2016 $0 No - MAP Data Resource Teachers will analyze MAP data three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). 09/28/ /19/2016 $0 No Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Specialist, Principal Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Specialist, Principal (shared) Strategy 2: RTI - and behavior intervention teams will review data of identified students who are academically below grade level or who have behavioral concerns.. Category: Learning Systems - Team Meetings Resource SY Page 26

31 An academic RTI Team consisting of the Principal, Curriculum Specialist, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, and Lead RTI Interventionist (Math and Reading) meet weekly to analyze data. Discussions center around AimsWeb data, student work samples, and teacher observations. A behavioral RTI team consisting of Principal, Assistant Principal, School Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, and PASS teacher will meet weekly to review behavioral data and develop intervention plans for students. 08/17/ /19/2016 $0 No Principal, Vice Principal, Curriculum Specialist, RTI Team, RTI Behavior Team, Classroom Teachers - AimsWeb Resource Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Technology 08/17/ /19/2016 $1000 Title I Schoolwide Lead Intervention Specialist, RTI Team (analysis) Strategy 3: Math Initiative - Teachers and staff will implement appropriate Math strategies to increase student achievement in Math. Category: Learning Systems - Compass Pathblazer Resource Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve Math performance achievement. Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $4100 Title I Schoolwide - Professional Development Resource Teachers will participate in Calendar PD sessions 2-3 times during the school year. Professional Learning 08/10/ /19/2016 $0 No - Title I Math Night Resource Math activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. Parent Involvement 11/12/ /12/2015 $1000 Title I Schoolwide Classroom teachers, STA, and Clerk Classroom Teachers, Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Vice Principal, District Instructional Team, District Math Director Title I SY Page 27

32 - ABC 123 Night Resource Math screenings will be completed for incoming kindergarten students. Parent Involvement 07/28/ /06/2015 $500 Title I Schoolwide Kindergarten Teachers and Instructional Assistants - Accelerated Math Resource The Accelerated Math program will be implemented 3-5 as an independent Math supplement. 08/10/ /19/2016 $1320 General Fund Grades 3-5 Math Teachers and Curriculum Specialist - STAR Math Resource Students will take the STAR Math test at the beginning of every nine weeks. Teachers will analyze student performance and progress over the year. 08/10/ /19/2016 $700 Title I Schoolwide 3-5 Teachers SY Page 28

33 Summary by Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source Title I Part A Name Description Resource Professional Development Teachers will attend various literacy professional Professional development opportunities throughout the year. These Learning include Smekens reading and writing strategies, Abel and Atherton, Barry Lane, PLC, and Accelerated Reader training. Title I Schoolwide 09/02/ /19/2016 $10000 Principal, Classroom Teachers Total $10000 Name Description Resource AimsWeb Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. STAR Math Targeted Instruction Students will take the STAR Math test at the beginning of every nine weeks. Teachers will analyze student performance and progress over the year. Students scoring in the 21st through 35th percentiles in Reading and/or Math receive additional targeted instruction 3 times per week for 90 additional minutes of instruction/remediation with certified teachers. Title I Math Night Math activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. 123 Night Math screenings will be completed for incoming kindergarten students. Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $1000 Lead Math Interventionist, Lead Reading Interventionist, Curriculum Specialist, RTI Team Parent Involvement Parent Involvement 08/10/ /19/2016 $ Teachers 08/10/ /19/2016 $ Principal, Curriculum Specialist, RTI intervention team, Classroom Teachers 11/12/ /12/2015 $1000 Title I 07/28/ /06/2014 $500 Kindergarten Teachers and Instructional Assistants SY Page 29

34 Compass Pathblazer Compass Pathblazer Title-I Math Night Compass Pathblazer Extended Response/Short Answer Coaching STAR Math AimsWeb Title-I Literacy Night Intensive Instruction AimsWeb Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve Math performance achievement. Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve reading performance achievement. Math activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. Students will utilize Compass Pathblazer software to improve Math performance achievement. Comprehensive, school-wide writing plan will be implemented. This plan will include teacher modeling with coaching from Curriculum Specialist. Writing analysis will completed by grade level teams. Students will take the STAR Math test at the beginning of every nine weeks. Teachers will analyze student performance and progress over the year. Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Literacy activities that reinforce classroom instruction are provided to parents and stakeholders. These activities include: an author presentation, book fair and family reading strategies. Students scoring from the 1st to 20th percentiles in Reading and/or Math receive additional targeted instruction 4 times per week for an additional 120 minutes of instruction by certified teachers. Tier status students' progress will be monitored a minimum of one time every other week and results will be recorded in the AimsWeb Data System. Technology 11/09/ /19/2016 $4100 Classroom teachers, STA, and Clerk Technology 11/02/ /19/2016 $4100 Classroom Teachers, STA and Clerk Parent 11/12/ /12/2015 $1000 Title I Involvement Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $4100 Classroom teachers, STA, and Clerk Direct Instruction 01/04/ /29/2016 $17000 Curriculum Specialist, instructional staff 09/14/ /19/2016 $ Teachers Technology 08/10/ /19/2016 $1000 Lead Math Intervention Specialist, Lead Reading Intervention Specialist, RTI Team (analysis) Parent Involvement 12/10/ /10/2015 $1000 Title I Teachers, Classroom Teachers, all staff 08/10/ /19/2016 $ Principal, Curriculum Specialist, and RTI Interventionist s, Classroom Teachers Technology 08/17/ /19/2016 $1000 Lead Intervention Specialist, RTI Team (analysis) SY Page 30