Carroll County Public Schools Strategic Improvement Plan Objectives with Draft Measures

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1 Carroll County Public Schools Strategic Improvement Plan Objectives with Measures The measures below each objective provide a composite list of measures suggested by staff in May 2017, the accountability measures from the Maryland State Department of Education Every Student Succeeds Act Consolidated State Plan, and selected suggestions from the focus group input sessions conducted throughout the fall of For discussion and reference purposes, the items presented are numbered sequentially from 1 to 97. Some measures may fit under multiple objectives. There may be additional measure that are appropriate that have not been included from the focus group input sessions. Pillar I: Provide Multiple Pathway Opportunities for Student Success OBJECTIVE: Students exit CCPS college, career, and community ready. 1 Graduates will earn the Maryland State College and Career Readiness determination by achieving at least once of the following: Score of 4 or 5 on PARCC English 11 and Algebra II Score of 480 or greater on SAT Reading/Writing and a 530 or higher on SAT Mathematics* Score of 21 or greater on ACT English, Reading, and Mathematics Score of 3, 4, or 5 on AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition and AP Calculus or AP Probability & Statistics or AP Computer Science Accuplacer scores of Reading 79+, Writing 6+, Sentence Skills 90+, and College Level Math 45+ Enrollment in an approved Dual Enrollment course Technical Skill Assessment score recognized by MSDE leading to a license or an industry certification * Item modified to align with current with current MSDE plan 2 Percent of students graduating or exiting with a certificate of program completion and achieving at least one of the following: score 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) examination, or 4 or higher on an International Baccalaureate (IB) Program examination; met a standard set by the College Board on the SAT examination (score of 530 or higher (math) and 480 or higher (reading)); met a standard set by ACT, Inc. on the ACT examination (score of 21); earned credit for dual enrollment; met the University of Maryland entry requirements; completed a youth or other apprenticeship training program approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Council; completed an industry certification aligned with an MSDE approved CTE program and achieved CTE concentrator level status or higher; Page 1 of 9

2 OBJECTIVE: Students exit CCPS college, career, and community ready. completed an MSDE approved Career and Technology Education program; met a standard on the ASVAB examination (standard to be determined pending study); received The Seal of Biliteracy; or, Students obtaining a Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion: Entered the world of work through gainful employment; post secondary education and training; supported employment; and/or other services that are integrated in the community. 3 Students in grades 3 11 will score proficient/advanced on PARCC ELA and Mathematics assessments. 4 Average of student performance levels on PARCC (or MSAA) assessments. 5 Students in grades 3 8 will meet the county standard on the ELA and math benchmark assessments. 6 Graduation rate of students who have been enrolled in any of our system s alternative programs at any time during their CCPS enrollment. 7 Percentage of youth who are no longer in secondary school, and who had an IEP in effect at the time they left, will be in higher education, a training program, or employed within one year of leaving secondary school. 8 Median Student Growth Percentiles on PARCC ELA and Mathematics 9 Composite measure comprising: percent of students scoring proficient on the Maryland Integrated Science assessment (MISA), and percent of 5th grade students passing one each of coursework in social studies, fine arts, physical education, and health. 10 Percent of students scoring proficient on the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), and the 11 Percent of students scoring proficient on the Middle School Social Studies Assessment (MSSA), MSSA will be field tested in and is anticipated to be available for inclusion in the accountability system in ; 12 Percent of 5 th and 8th grade students passing one each of coursework in mathematics, ELA, social studies, and science. 13 Four year adjusted cohort graduation rate 14 Five year adjusted cohort graduation rate 15 Percent of students making progress towards attaining English Language proficiency 16 Percent of 9th grade students earning at least four credits in any of: mathematics, ELA, science, social studies, and/or world language. 17 Low dropout rate 18 Post Graduate Follow up Surveys 19 Post Graduate Tracking 20 Employer/Internship Surveys Page 2 of 9

3 OBJECTIVE: CCPS eliminates the proficiency gap among student groups in ELA and mathematics. 21 The proficiency gap on PARCC ELA grades 3 11 will be less than or equal to 5% among the following student groups: White/Minority Non FaRMs/FaRMs Non Special Education/Special Education 22 The proficiency gap on PARCC Mathematics grades 3 11 will be less than or equal to 5% among the following student groups: White/Minority Non FaRMs/FaRMs Non Special Education/Special Education 23 Maryland is strongly committed to ensuring that every school and LEA, whether high or low performing, must address the needs of student groups with particular attention to the student groups not improving or not meeting annual measurements of interim progress for multiple years. OBJECTIVE: CCPS provides access to a well rounded, varied, and rigorous curriculum to all students. 24 Student representation in the following programs will be proportionate within 2% to the overall student population of White, Minority, and FaRMs students: CTE Programs AP/Transcripted Courses G&T Program Honors Courses Special Education 25 Percent of 5th grade students enrolled in science, social studies, fine arts, physical education, and health. 26 Percent of 8th grade students enrolled in fine arts, physical education, health, and computational learning. 27 Kindergarten readiness and academic growth through grade 3, 28 Percent of students graduating or exiting with a certificate of program completion: enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) course; participating in dual enrollment; or enrolled in an MSDE approved Career and Technical Education program at the CTE concentrator level or higher.; For students pursuing a certificate of program completion enrollment in a general education core academic and/or elective course. 29 A/P participation vs. exam taking vs. score 30 Enrollment in advanced classes 31 # of students doing internship, dual enrollment 32 Class level continuation (moving to harder classes over time) Page 3 of 9

4 OBJECTIVE: CCPS provides access to a well rounded, varied, and rigorous curriculum to all students. 33 Student placement 34 Collect/analyze data on the amount of students that are involved in dual enrollment, internships, etc. 35 Keep a system to track students extracurricular/higher level education and see if they re truly college ready 36 Collect data on student courses/programs being taken 37 Student enrollment or student demand, i.e. how many kids apply for C&T, or want to, that don t get in 38 Percentage of diplomas in special ed and overall in general 39 Number of Projects and Internships Pillar II: Strengthen Productive Family and Community Partnerships OBJECTIVE: Communication between CCPS and the community demonstrates transparency, trust, and respect. 40 Survey results from the CCPS community will indicate an overall satisfactory communication rating related to the following indicators: Transparency Trust Respect Timeliness 41 Provide more opportunities for community feedback 42 Track donations from community OBJECTIVE: CCPS seeks out, welcome, and engage parent and community volunteers to enhance student achievement. 43 A survey of school volunteers will indicate that a majority of volunteers sense they had an impact on student learning. 44 School climate survey of students, educators, and parents. 45 Community/family events what was the effect? 46 Data analysis of visitors/volunteers and purpose and outcome Page 4 of 9

5 OBJECTIVE: CCPS seeks out, welcome, and engage parent and community volunteers to enhance student achievement. 47 Track parent engagement OBJECTIVE: CCPS partners with local government, businesses, and agencies to support the learning and well being of students. 48 A survey of school and central office administrators will indicate an overall satisfaction with their partnerships with local government, businesses, and agencies related to the following: Instructional support and enrichment; Staff development; Curriculum development; Material and financial support; Utilization of business facilities and resources; Compacts and agreements for employment and employability training; Counseling and guidance; and Policy development and advocacy. 49 Increased private funding 50 Record reviews of money provided through sponsorships 51 Track Partnerships Pillar III: DEVELOP AND SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL WORKFORCE OBJECTIVE: CCPS recruits and retains highly qualified and diverse employees reflective of our school system community. 52 The gap between CCPS employee demographics and the overall community will decrease by 50% for each race/ethnic reporting category 53 The annual change for each CCPS employee race/ethnic reporting category will not be lower than the annual change in Carroll County population for that category. 54 Annual retention rate for CCPS professional staff will increase. 55 CCPS will assist bus contractors in securing safe and qualified bus drivers and attendants by: Establishing competitive wages through the reimbursement formula; Assisting contractors recruitment efforts; Offering training and certification opportunities; and Continuously improving driver and attendant in service training. Page 5 of 9

6 OBJECTIVE: CCPS recruits and retains highly qualified and diverse employees reflective of our school system community. 56 Analysis of Teacher Evaluation Results 57 Exit Interviews 58 Track applicant data 59 Comparable/Competitive Salaries OBJECTIVE: CCPS provides professional and leadership development to retain and promote an effective and culturally competent workforce. 60 CCPS classified supervisors will participate in a formal professional development program which includes training on: communication: technology skills; and organizational management. 61 As measured by a pre and post survey, CCPS employees who participate in professional development will demonstrate an increase in their level of cultural proficiency. OBJECTIVE: CCPS leaders promote a culture of continuous improvement of academic achievement, employee growth, and operations. 62 The number of 4 205(c) appeals of employee evaluations will be less than five during each school year. 63 School climate survey of students, educators, and parents. Per Maryland statute (SB0871/ Protect Our Schools Act of 2017 ), the survey will include at least one question to educators regarding the receipt of critical instructional feedback. 64 Track Opportunities/advancement for teachers Pillar IV: ESTABLISH SAFE, SECURE, HEALTHY, AND MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS OBJECTIVE: CCPS establishes a welcoming culture of diversity in the learning/work environment. 65 CCPS schools and offices will present welcoming and inclusive environments, including culturally diverse displays which celebrate and encourage differences within and amongst ourselves, based on system guidelines. 66 Make all schools ADA compliant Page 6 of 9

7 OBJECTIVE: CCPS establishes a welcoming culture of diversity in the learning/work environment. 67 Climate Surveys OBJECTIVE: CCPS promotes a culture of respect and civility. 68 Results from the CCPS Diversity Climate Survey will indicate a progressive and satisfactory rating related to the following indicators: Respect Support Engagement o Connection to the System o Connection to the Community Inclusiveness 69 Results from the workplace discrimination tracking will indicate a decrease in formal/informal racial claims. 70 Each CCPS school/department improvement plan will contain measurable outcomes for effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders. 71 Decrease student disciplinary incidences of bullying/harassment, disrespect, and fighting 72 Decrease in detentions, suspensions, expulsions OBJECTIVE: CCPS collaborates internally and with community agencies to support students' health and well being. 73 The student attendance rate at each school and system wide will improve over the previous academic year. 74 The number of students absent 10 percent or more school days during the school year in membership at least ten days. 75 Before/after school programs implemented 76 Create a better guidance process so kids can be honest about their troubling situations OBJECTIVE: Instructional materials include relevant technologies and digital resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and staff. 77 CCPS Technology plan(s) will align technology resources to meet instructional requirements that define the relevant technologies and digital resources within the allotted budget. 78 CCPS technology ratios will be based on instructional requirements aligned with budget. Page 7 of 9

8 OBJECTIVE: Instructional materials include relevant technologies and digital resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and staff. 79 Curriculum guides will be available in an interactive OneNote and be housed on the CCPS Curriculum SharePoint site. 80 Compare tech offerings & access at various schools 81 Offer competitive programs of study on technology OBJECTIVE: CCPS provides safe and secure schools, facilities, and assets that serve our students and communities. 82 CCPS will meet or exceed the Maryland Department of Information Technology Security Standards and corresponding NIST Standards. 83 A two year baseline percentage and cost will drive annual security equipment replacement and repair. 84 CCPS security projects/upgrades will be implemented based on security program audit s recommendations of good, better, and best. 85 The CCPS Security Procedures Manual will reflect best practices as determined by state and national standards and through our security audits. 86 CCPS employees will complete an annual refresher training on the Standard Response Protocol: Current employees by Sept. 30 of each year. New employees within 30 days. 87 CCPS employees will complete Active Assailant Training either via Safe Schools or through site based training: Current employees biannually New employees within 60 days of hire 88 CCPS will achieve complete radio/emergency communication* coverage for security purposes integrated with County emergency communications systems both in school and on buses. * Item modified to align with current with current system plan 89 School incident data OBJECTIVE: CCPS maintains modern schools, facilities, and resources that support the educational program. 90 School modernizations will be prioritized utilizing the Facilities Condition Index (FCI) score in the Educational Facilities Master Plan. 91 CCPS will maximize funding opportunities targeted at building improvements, educational upgrades, safety, etc., such as the Aging School Program, QZAB, MABE grants, etc.. Page 8 of 9

9 OBJECTIVE: CCPS maintains modern schools, facilities, and resources that support the educational program. 92 Infrastructure Renewal will be achieved by initiatives targeting those projects that historically have gone unfunded through additional operation budget funds and/or through the capital Infrastructure Renewal project account. 93 The school bus fleet will maintain national standards for efficiency and safety through the replacement cycle. 94 Provide real time communication to parents and schools regarding late/ substitute buses. 95 Outstanding service requests (how quickly are issues being addressed) 96 Adequately maintained facilities 97 Modernized facilities infrastructure decrease in age Page 9 of 9