District Improvement Plan 2015/2016 Mrs. Sandra Quarles, Superintendent 200 Tiger Dr., Daingerfield, TX 75638 903-645-2239 squarles@dlsisd.org Date Reviewed: Date Approved: Page 1 of 25 1/7/2016
Site Base Name Bruce, Charlesetta Burke, Melissa Campbell, Lisa Campbell, Martha Carroll, Ryan Cox, Sheila Dunn, Matt Easley, Janna Fountain, Gregg Henninger, Elisa Jordan, Suzanne Laney, Laurie Langer, Cynthia Lewis, Lesia Lilley, Vicki Loyd, Lori Mccurdy, Veronica Morgan, Brenda Quarles, Sandra Rhymes, Linda Scott, Carol Terry, Brandi Thompson, Susan Tillis, Annette Toney, Craig Position Community 6th Reading U. S. History Curriculum Director Principal-High School Physical Education High School-Vice Principal 3rd Grade Health ESL Coordinator Reading Specialist Community High School English Principal-West Elementary Special Education Director Texas History Parent 2nd Grade Superintendent Principal-Junior High Kindergarten teacher 1st Grade Parent Special Education Principal-South Elementary Page 2 of 25 1/7/2016
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No Child Left Behind Performance Goals (These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2015/2016 school year.) Goal 1. Goal 2. Goal 3. Goal 4. Goal 5. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning. All students will graduate from high school. Page 4 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 1. Objective 1. Enhance reading, writing, math, and science performance for all students. Institute and fully implement a reading program with a reading interventionist for low performing readers. 1. Students that are identified as low performing by a teacher/reading specialist will be provided with small group class instruction daily. Curriculum Director, Principal, Reading Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) weekly Page 5 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 1. Objective 2. Enhance reading, writing, math, and science performance for all students. Provide appropriate professional development for all relevant staff that offers substantial promise for improving educational achievement for students. 1. Provide teachers with adequate, individualized professional development from various resources including Region 8 that is designed to effectively increase their understanding and implementation of the district curriculum with fidelity. (Title I SW: 1,3,4) 2. Principals will receive professional development at Region8 on how to create/implement campus professional development plans, understanding Formative, Summative Assessments and analysis of performance data. They will also receive professional development from other entities such as Region 7 and State Conferences. (Title I SW: 1,10) Principal, Professional Service Provider, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s) Assistant Superintendent(s), Principal, Professional Service Provider, Superintendent(s) every 3 weeks June, July, August Page 6 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 1. Objective 3. Enhance reading, writing, math, and science performance for all students. Assess reading, writing, math and science levels of all students at the beginning, middle, and end of their academic year. 1. Assess reading, writing, science and math using TPRI, Circle, STAR (Renaissance), STAAR data, formative assessments, benchmark assessments, and progress monitoring. (Title I SW: 1,2) Curriculum Director, Principal, Teacher(s) Every six weeks Page 7 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 1. Objective 4. Enhance reading, writing, math, and science performance for all students. Serve students who are identified with scores of less than 50% in need of reading, writing, math or science improvement 1. Provide all students who did not pass a STAAR test with an EOC class in ELA, Science or Math each semester until student passes STAAR EOC. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,8) 2. Utilize reading, writing, science and math programs such as Renaissance STAR 360, Study Island, TPRI, and Circle. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,8) 3. At South and West Elementary monitor student progress in math and reading. If needed provide small group instruction with the reading and/or math specialist at South and the reading specialist at West. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,7,8) Core Subject Teachers, EOC STAAR review teacher, Math Interventionist, Principal, Reading Specialist, Teacher(s) Core Subject Teachers, Math Interventionist, Professional Service Provider, Reading Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) Curriculum Director, EOC STAAR review teacher, Math Interventionist, Principal, Reading Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) August - May Tri-weekly Page 8 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 2. Objective 1. Create a culture that promotes student success while achieving improvement in district STAAR scores. Provide instruction that will result in all student testing populations meeting or exceeding state standards 1. Provide professional development for teachers and staff that will result in continuous improvement in student achievement. (Title I SW: 4,5) Curriculum Director, Department Heads, Principal, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s) Monthly 2. Provide instruction, tutorials, and RTI for students who did not make progress on the STAAR test (Title I SW: 3) 3. District will develop strategies to attract and maintain highly qualified teachers. (Title I SW: 5) 4. District will assist in all campus personnel becoming and remaining highly qualified according to NCLB guidelines. (Title I SW: 1,5) Core Subject Teachers, EOC STAAR review teacher, Math Interventionist, Principal, Reading Specialist, Teacher(s) Business Manager, Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) Curriculum Director, Department Heads, Principal, Superintendent(s) Weekly April, May, June June, July, August Page 9 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 2. Objective 2. Create a culture that promotes student success while achieving improvement in district STAAR scores. Optimize PDAS walkthrough procedures in order to monitor teacher and student growth. 1. Principals perform walkthrough on at least 1 teacher each day or 5 teachers each week. They will enter data into Eduphoria within 24 hours and disaggregate walkthrough data twice monthly. (Title I SW: 3) Assistant Principal(s), Curriculum Director, Principal Weekly 2. Principals will receive professional development to learn how to equitably observe teacher instruction, provide feedback to teachers, and plan for individual/group professional development needs based on data. (Title I SW: 4,9) Assistant Principal(s), Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) June, July, August Page 10 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 2. Create a culture that promotes student success while achieving improvement in district STAAR scores. Objective 3. Strive to obtain an attendance rate of 96%. 1. Call parents of absent students daily. Offer incentives to students with perfect attendance per six weeks. (Title I SW: 6) 2. High School Vice-Principal will check attendance daily, notifying parents of their child's absence. If necessary, the VP and school resource officer will make home visits. (Title I SW: 6) Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Principal, School Nurse, Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Principal, School Nurse, SRO Officer, Teacher(s) Daily Daily Page 11 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 3. Objective 1. Encourage increased positive parent/community involvement and communication. Increase quantity and quality of communications with parents, community, and staff. Provide various opportunities for parent/community involvement. 1. Increase involvement of parents in the Watch DOGS program at South Elementary, West Elementary, and the Junior High. (Title I SW: 6) Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Principal, SRO Officer, Teacher(s) September-March 2. Increase involvement in the Pal Mentoring Program for volunteers at campuses. (Title I SW: 6) 3. Enhance communication resources: website, district/campus newsletters and newspapers. (Title I SW: 6) 4. Provide opportunities for parents and community members to meet with administrators and teachers. (Title I SW: 6) 5. Offer parents learning opportunities that apply to their children and school. (Title I SW: 6) Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal, Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Principal, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal, Special Ed Teachers, Superintendent(s), Teacher(s) September - March Weekly Monthly Twice a year Page 12 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 4. Objective 1. Enhance instruction and learning through improved technology and appropriate staff development. Continue to update the district's existing technology as needed 1. Continue to purchase and install necessary technological upgrades to our district infrastructure. 2. Develop a short and long range technology plan. Purchase 30 new computers yearly and continue a rotation of new computers. Campus Instructional Technologist, Technology Director Campus Instructional Technologist, Technology Director July July Page 13 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 4. Objective 2. Enhance instruction and learning through improved technology and appropriate staff development. Enhance instruction and learning through improved technology and appropriate staff development on programs that utilize technology based on individual campus needs. 1. Determine faculty and staff professional development needs through a survey. (Target Group: All) 2. Provide needed technology training through workshops at Region 8. (Target Group: All) Assistant Principal(s), Campus Instructional Technologist, Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) Yearly Yearly Page 14 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 5. Objective 1. Establish an educational environment that fosters the development of healthy life styles, good character, citizenship, and career readiness. Implement educational programs that prepare students for life. 1. Continue Character education classes/curriculum, violence prevention program, bullying program, PAPA, and suicide prevention. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 2. Continue Communities In Schools program at 2 campuses, SAFE counseling at secondary. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 3. Attend regularly scheduled SHAC and Coordinated School Health meetings. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 4. Provide services of a Licensed Professional Counselor to students on a regular basis if needed. (Target Group: AtRisk) (NCLB: 5) Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Principal, School Nurse, Teacher(s) CIS Coordinator, Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Principal, Teacher(s) Counselor(s), Curriculum Director, Principal, School Nurse, SRO Officer, Superintendent(s) Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Principal Weekly Weekly Monthly Weekly Page 15 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 6. Objective 1. Provide an environment where students will feel safe and secure while at school. District will provide a Resource Officer that is visible at all campuses. No strategies defined. Page 16 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 6. Objective 2. Provide an environment where students will feel safe and secure while at school. District will provide a Nurse and Assistant to provide care for students when needed. No strategies defined. Page 17 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 6. Objective 3. Provide an environment where students will feel safe and secure while at school. District will provide a Licensed Counselor to work with students who are in need of his services. No strategies defined. Page 18 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 6. Objective 4. Provide an environment where students will feel safe and secure while at school. All schools will practice fire drills, lock down drills, and tornado drills on a regular basis. No strategies defined. Page 19 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 7. Objective 1. Optimize the use of available fiscal resources to support educational programs and facilities. Demonstrate adequate planning for fiscal resources in order to achieve a balanced budget and develop a long-range facilities plan. 1. Identify specific goals and objectives for development of 2015-2016 budget 2. Establish a 3-5 year plan for maintenance needs for each campus. Assistant Principal(s), Curriculum Director, Department Heads, Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal, SRO Officer, Superintendent(s), Technology Director Assistant Principal(s), Business Manager, Principal, Superintendent(s) Monthly Yearly Page 20 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 8. Objective 1. Our diverse population of students will be provided equitable opportunities for success. Provide a variety of programs to all students in the district that meet their unique individual needs. (i.e. special education services, career & technology, at risk, bilingual/esl, GT) 1. District will ensure the diverse populations of students will receive instruction from HQ teachers. (Title I SW: 5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1) 2. District will provide counseling services to help students develop schedules that will appropriately meet their needs. 3. District will provide dual credit with reimbursement opportunities for students. 4. District will provide an ESL Director and certified ESL personnel to meet the needs of students. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: ESL, LEP) 5. District will provide a full day Pre-K and Head Start Program. (Title I SW: 7) (Target Group: PRE K) 6. District will provide Career and Technology Education classes to students as well as provide CTE teachers opportunities to attend professional development. (Target Group: CTE) 7. District will provide annual opportunities to qualify for GT programs as well as providing GT instruction. 8. Districts will offer opportunities for tutorial services to assist at-risk students. (Target Group: All) 9. Maintain CIS personnel at 2 campuses to provide counseling, health, and wee-being services to students. 10. Monitor activities of Intervention Teams at each campus. (Title I SW: 10) Assistant Principal(s), Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) Business Manager, Core Subject Teachers, Department Heads, Principal Assistant Principal(s), Core Subject Teachers, Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal Core Subject Teachers, Principal, Teacher(s) CIS Coordinator, Counselor(s), Guidance and Testing Coordinator, Principal Assistant Principal(s), Counselor(s), Curriculum Director, Principal Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Fall and Spring Weekly Weekly Monthly Page 21 of 25 1/7/2016
Goal 8. Objective 1. Our diverse population of students will be provided equitable opportunities for success. Provide a variety of programs to all students in the district that meet their unique individual needs. (i.e. special education services, career & technology, at risk, bilingual/esl, GT) 11. Provide Response to Intervention (RTI) training to teachers. (Target Group: All) Core Subject Teachers, Curriculum Director, Principal, Superintendent(s) June, July, August Page 22 of 25 1/7/2016
District Improvement Plan Board of Trustees Maurice Tigert Miguel Larsen Neil Roney Jim Snyder Mike Alcorn Jerry Stoermer Marie Skipper Committee Carol Scott Brenda Morgan Brandi Terry Suzannne Jordan Janna Easley Sheila Cox Annette Tillis Lori Loyd Gregg Fountain Craig Toney Cynthia Langer Elisa Henninger Lisa Campbell Lesia Lewis Linda Rhymes Ryan Carroll Laurie Laney Susan Thompson Matt Dunn Melissa Burke Veronica McCurdy Charlesetta Bruce Vicki Lilley Martha Campbell Sandra Quarles (Director Special Ed) (Curriculum Director) (Superintendent) Page 23 of 25 1/7/2016
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Page 24 of 25 1/7/2016
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