School Improvement Process. School Location # Name of School - COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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9/19/2018 School Improvement Process School Location # -6611 Name of School - COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 1/25

MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Name of School (School Number - School Name) 6611 - Country Club Middle School Principal (Last Name, First Name) Lima, Cynthia School Improvement Process School Information Assistant Principal(s) (Last Name, First Name; Last Name, First Name) Villazon, Jacqueline Demographic Overview Country Club Middle School services 663 students in grades 6-8 (76% Hispanic, 21% Black, 2% White, 1% Multiracial). Additionally, we are a Title I school based on the percentage of students on free or reduced lunch (93%). Country Club Middle School also has 26% of its students in the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program. a. Provide the School's Mission Statement Country Club Middle School will support the unique needs of its students as they mature educationally, physically, and socially. All staff, students, and their families will work cooperatively in an atmosphere of mutual respect to help each individual reach their optimum academic and social potential in a safe, respectful, and widely diverse learning community through a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities. b. Provide the School's Vision Statement Country Club Middle School will promote academic excellence for all students in a supportive and cooperative environment which encourages mutual respect of persons from diverse, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. 1. Provide a brief description of the community the school serves as well as highlighting the unique features and programs within the school. Country Club Middle School serves a community consisting of mainly single family homes and townhomes. Our school offers a variety of programs including two magnet programs, Biomedical and Forensic Science. A wide selection of academies also makes up Country Club Middle, including Law Studies, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, French, Italian, and 2D Art. Are you a Title I School? yes Please confirm the following. School Improvement Plan (SIP) district coordinated educational interventions to be selected by schools implementing the Title I Schoolwide Program Participate in district coordinated efforts to improve student outcomes at the schoolsite through educational services (Such as extended learning opportunities, summer services, before or after school tutorials, intersection and spring recess tutorial sessions, etc.), in accordance with the approved SIP/Title I Plan. Participate in discretionary educational services provided by the school district generated from the proportionate share of this school's Title I Schoolwide Program allocation. Such services are tailored in accordance to the educational needs of the students as depicted within the SIP/Title I Plan. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 2/25

Phase I: Data Analysis (July 11 July 27, 2018) Phase I of the School Improvement Process will begin at the 2018 Synergy Summer Institute. The School Leadership Team (SLT) will participate and collaborate in a 3-day development workshop to initiate the yearlong School Improvement Process. During the Synergy Summer Institute, the SLT will analyze a comprehensive set of quantitative and qualitative data within the areas of School Culture and Academic Programs from the previous school year. After an analysis of the data, the SLT will reflect on the current practices and processes contributing to the data results during a guided Systems Review. The SLT will review and consider Essential Practices utilized in M-DCPS and identify practices within School Culture and Academic Programs to sustain or enhance the implementation of the school s continuous improvement process. The SLT will develop overarching Outcome Statements for the 2018-2019 school year. During the Synergy Summer Institute, the SLT will participate in coursework aimed to develop School Leadership Core Competencies to support the implementation of the school s continuous improvement process. Phase I will conclude with the design of an Opening of Schools Professional Development Agenda that will serve to: present the findings to the faculty to gain stakeholder involvement/feedback, build consensus and develop a collective understanding of how the school s plan will address, and be aligned to, the school s unique opportunities for improvement. Phase I includes: Data and Systems Review School Culture Data Map School Culture Data and Systems Review Organizer Academic Programs Data Map Academic Programs Data and Systems Review Organizer Essential Practices Selection School Leadership Core Competencies Priority Actions Development Outcome Statements Opening of School Professional Development Phase I Data Analysis Analyze - Reflect - Identify Phase I will be completed during the 2018 Synergy Summer Institute. July 11- July 27, 2018 During the Synergy Summer Institute, SLTs will collaborate in trainings led by District staff designed to analyze, reflect and identify the components that contributed to the previous year s data outcomes. The series of professional development courses on School Leadership Core Competencies will assist schools in developing and implementing the School s Improvement Process with a high degree of fidelity to maximize the impact and investment by stakeholders into all school improvement initiatives. Through data disaggregation, reflection and discussion, the SLT s goal will be to identify and agree on the Essential Practices that would need to be sustained or enhanced during the 2018-2019 school year to ensure improvement in School Culture and Academic Programs. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 3/25

Phase I will conclude with each school: Identifying the Priority Actions for each Essential Practice selected Identifying the Outcome Statements for School Culture and Academic Programs Creating a plan to provide the faculty with professional development and garner feedback from all stakeholders on all Phase I content during the 2018 2019 Opening of Schools DAY ONE- Synergy Summer Institute DATA AND SYSTEMS REVIEW School Leadership Teams will review all 2017-2018 data points provided on the subsequent pages in the individualized School Culture Data Map and Academic Programs Data Map to analyze the results using the Data Driven Dialogue Protocol. Systems Review Organizers will assist the school to further examine and align results to the Essential Practices. Data and Systems Review 1. Using the Data Driven Dialogue Protocol, SLTs will analyze the School Culture and Academic Programs Data Maps (i.e. student level data, teacher level data, and parent level data) and discuss findings. 2. Within the Data and Systems Review Organizer, classify data findings into the second column titled: Data Findings & Area based on their appropriate rating (input no more than three data points for each rating): Significantly Improved Data Findings: Data findings that indicate substantial increases as compared to previous years. Also, data findings that, when compared to schools with similar demographics, indicate above the norm performance. Select the three data points that have had the greatest positive impact on the school s overall success. Neutral Data Findings: Data findings that have remained constant, with little to no improvement/decline from previous years. Also, data findings that, when compared to schools with similar demographics, indicate with-in the norm performance. Select the data points that, if improved, could have the greatest impact on the school s overall performance. Significantly Decreased Data Findings: Data findings that have declined in value from previous years. Also, data findings that, when compared to schools with similar demographics, indicate below the norm performance. Select the three data points that have had the negative impact on overall school success. 3. Within the Data and Systems Review Organizer, input a rationale for each data finding into the third column titled Rationale for Selection of Data for School Culture and Academic Programs. 4. Within the Data and Systems Review Organizer, the SLTs will review each data point selected and after the Systems Review will determine which Essential Practices contributed the most or had the greatest impact for each data finding (positive, neutral, and/or negative). The School Leadership Team will enter the Essential Practices into the fourth column titled Connected Essential Practices. Input no more than three Essential Practices for each data finding. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 4/25

The Data and Systems Review process will enable the SLTs to thoroughly analyze data results and identify the factors that have had the greatest impact on their school s performance. Data Maps The following Data Maps were provided to schools during the 2018 Synergy Institute. The maps are organized in two parts, School Culture and Academic Programs. Data found on the includes: Student Attendance Comparisons Student Disciplinary Referrals by Grade-level Early Warning System Indicators by Grade-level Teacher Attendance Teacher Retention School Climate Survey Feedback from Staff School Climate Survey Feedback from Students School Improvement Data from Staff on: Commitment to Students Focus on Sustained Results Develop Others Engages the Team 2018 FSA Data for all Tested Subjects by Grade-level 2018 SAT-10 Data by Grade-level 2018 FSA Data for all Tested Subjects by Subgroup School Culture Data Map https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 5/25

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DATA AND SYSTEMS REVIEW ORGANIZER SCHOOL CULTURE Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Significantly Improved Data Findings Based on student climate survey 19% of students feel that teachers make learning fun and interesting. Based on the student climate survey 19% of students feel the principal does a good job running the school. Based on the student climate survey 42% of students have an electronic device that can be bought to school. An increase in percentage points indicates that students are eagerly engaged in class as a result of the methods used to deliver the instruction. The presence of the school principal throughout the building and the her involvement in overall activities at the school makes students feel she is doing a good job. Incorporating the policy of bringing devices to school has increased student's abilities to easily access information through the internet. Rewards/Incentives Empower Teachers And Staff Mentoring Celebrate Successes Rewards/Incentives Effective Use of Resources Essential Practice for Significantly Improved Data Findings (Sustained) Empower Teachers And Staff Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Neutral Data Based on student climate Findings survey 16% of students feel safe at school. Based on student climate survey 9% of students feel food served for lunch tastes great and looks good. Based on EWS data, 0% of students failed ELA compared to 2% of tier 1 schools. Steps have been taken to ensure that students feel safe at the school such as increased security presence, locked campus, etc. A variety of menu choices has been added to the school menu to increase the number of students eating at school and to ensure they are pleased with the food they choose. Steps have been taken to implement a uniform grading distribution for ELA teachers. Restorative Justice (Middle School) Consistent Protocols Early Warning Systems Essential Practice for Neutral Data Findings (Secondary) https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 15/25

Early Warning Systems Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Significantly Decreased Data Findings Based on EWS data, student absences increased by 2 percentage points for 31 or more absences. Student absence directly impacts student learning. Therefore, strategic steps have been taken to decrease the percentage of students with excessive absences. Attendance Monitoring / iattend Based on EWS data, student disciplinary referrals are 8 percentage points higher than the district average. Based on EWS data, 1 % of students following rules decrease. Providing students with alternatives to suspension is essential in decreasing the number of students receiving referrals which may lead to exclusion from class. It is imperative that all students are aware of school expectations. Therefore, each student participated in an orientation meeting the first week of school to discuss the importance of abiding by school rules. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Character Education / Values Matter Essential Practice for Significantly Decreased Data Findings (Primary) Attendance Monitoring / iattend DATA AND SYSTEMS REVIEW ORGANIZER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Significantly Improved Data Findings FSA ELA learning gains increased by 8 percentage points to 51%. FSA Mathematics proficiency in grade 7 increased by 10 percentage points from 16% to 26%. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data increased. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data increased. Coaching Cycles Data-Driven Instruction Accountable Talk / Defending Answers Data-Driven Instruction https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 16/25

Collaborative Planning Civics EOC proficiency increased by 10 percentage points from 62% to 72%. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data increased. Differentiated Instruction Data-Driven Instruction Accountable Talk / Defending Answers Explicit Instruction Essential Practice for Significantly Improved Data Findings (Sustained) Data-Driven Instruction Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Neutral Data FSA ELA proficiency increased Findings by 1 percentage point from 34% to 35%. FSA Mathematics proficiency remained the same at 31%. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data remained neutral. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data remained neutral. Coaching Cycles Data-Driven Instruction Collaborative Planning ELL Strategies Collaborative Data Chats Essential Practice for Neutral Data Findings (Secondary) Collaborative Data Chats Data Rating Data Findings & Area Be specific in defining each data element below. Rationale for Selection of Data Why was this data finding selected as being most impactful? Connected Essential Practices Which Essential Practice(s) contributed most to the data findings? Significantly Science FCAT 2.0 There has been a decrease in performance on the ELL Strategies https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 17/25

Decreased Data Findings proficiency decreased by 6 percentage points from 40% to 34%. FCAT 2.0 for numerous years. Strategies have been implemented to target tested benchmarks. Standards-based Lesson Planning FSA Mathematics learning gains decreased by 1 percentage point from 44% to 45%. Despite having a large number of ELL, ESE and low performing students the data remained neutral. Collaborative Planning Essential Practice for Significantly Decreased Data Findings (Primary) Standards-based Lesson Planning ESSENTIAL PRACTICES SELECTION School Leadership Teams will examine the Connected Essential Practices column within the Data and Systems Review Organizer for School Culture and Academic Programs. SLTs will identify and come to a consensus on which continuing Essential Practices lead to, and/or had the greatest impact on, overall school improvement. Sustained Essential Practice To identify the Sustained Essential Practice, SLTs will review the Essential Practices listed within the Significantly Improved Data Findings section. The SLT will agree on the Essential Practice which had the greatest impact on overall school improvement. This observed practice can exist school-wide or be grade-level or department/content specific. Schools will identify the Priority Actions to ensure this successful practice is sustained during the 2018-2019 school year. Priority Actions Schools will reflect on the implementation of the Sustained Essential Practice, the Primary Essential Practice and the Secondary Essential Practice in the previous year(s) to identify what specific actions are necessary to sustain and/or enhance the practices during the 2018-2019 school year. These actions will be captured under Priority Actions. Primary Essential Practice To identify the Primary Essential Practice, SLTs will review the Essential Practices listed within the Significantly Decreased Data Findings section. The SLT will determine which Essential Practice needs the greatest enhancements to have a positive impact on the school s overall performance during the 2018-2019 school year. Secondary Essential Practice To identify the Secondary Essential Practice, SLTs will review the Essential Practices listed within the Neutral Data Findings section. The SLT will determine which Essential Practice needs enhancements to have a positive impact on the school s overall performance during the 2018-2019 school year. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 18/25

The selection of each Essential Practice (Sustained, Primary and Secondary) and Priority Actions will drive the school s action plans for the 2018-2019 school year. Sustained Essential Practice Empower Teachers And Staff Priority Actions for the Sustained Practice SCHOOL CULTURE Teachers will have an opportunity to share best practices at meetings and collaborate with stakeholders. Primary Essential Practice Attendance Monitoring / iattend Secondary Essential Practice Selection Early Warning Systems Sustained Essential Practice Data-Driven Instruction Priority Actions for the Sustained Practice ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Data chats will be held with teachers to discuss data regularly and strategies will be infused into lessons to target weakest standards. Primary Essential Practice Standards-based Lesson Planning Secondary Essential Practice Selection Collaborative Data Chats DAY TWO- Synergy Summer Institute SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES The School Improvement Process begins with identification of Essential Practices within a school to sustain or enhance to improve the school s overall performance during the 2018-2019 school year. The next step in the process is to assess and develop the School Leadership Team s skills to successfully lead and support the implementation of the plan. The School Leadership Core Competencies identified below include patterns of thinking, feeling, acting, or speaking that are directly connected to a leader s ability to affect change within a school. During the Synergy Summer Institute, coursework will allow for the evaluation and development of these School Leadership Core Competencies to increase efficiency and skill mastery which can be used by school leaders to successfully implement the School Improvement Process. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 19/25

Competency 1: Commitment to Students A relentless pursuit and commitment to student learning as evidenced by a belief in one s own capability, and the courage to take a stand on behalf of students. Commitment to Students includes certain behaviors such as: taking ownership for students learning setting high expectations for all learners believing in students ability to learn regardless of barriers relentlessly pursuing the implementation of what is right for the students supporting decisions and policies to improve instruction and advance learning for all students Development in Commitment to Students prioritizes the students learning as the foundation of the School Improvement Process. Competency 2: Focus on Sustainable Results The deliberate actions and continuous drive to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers. A Focus on Sustainable Results includes certain behaviors such as: prioritizing activities implementing initiatives regularly tracking progress demonstrating perseverance considering innovative actions taking courses of action to achieve desired results and minimize risks Developing in the area of Focusing on Sustainable Results will provide short and long-range goals for successful implementation of School Improvement Process. Competency 3: Developing Others The act of influencing others, with the specific intent, to increase their short and long-term effectiveness, perceptions, thinking, and actions. Developing Others includes certain behaviors such as: setting positive expectations personally providing instruction providing developmental feedback choosing the timing and delivery of information selecting training and work assignments to build other s capabilities fully delegating so that others may learn from their own successes and mistakes Growth in Developing Others will provide opportunities to influence and improve the skills of all stakeholders throughout the School Improvement Process. Competency 4: Engages the Team A group of adults working collectively to leverage their input, to develop actionable and tangible goals, and to implement change in the school. Engaging the Team includes certain behaviors such as: empowering others keeping people on the team informed ensuring that the team produces as planned promoting the morale and performance of a team https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 20/25

obtaining resources that the team needs to perform motivating the team with a compelling vision and enthusiasm Development in Engaging the Team allows for a collaborative and comprehensive effort by all stakeholders throughout the School Improvement Process. School Leadership Core Competency Course Reflections School Leadership Teams will participate in a series of courses during the Synergy Summer Institute to measure and develop School Leadership Core Competencies and utilize these high-level competency skills to implement the identified Essential Practice Enhancements to improve outcomes within School Culture and Academic Programs. SLTs will reflect on their current leadership roles and implementation of the core competencies and consider opportunities for growth and application of each core competency for the 2018-2019 school year. Competency 1: Commitment to Students Describe the School Leadership Team's current reality regarding Commitment to Students. Sees self as the champion and takes ownership for student learning. -The major focus of the school is on the "bubble" kids. As evidenced by: There are programs and remediation programs for students who fall into the "bubble" group. They are given extra support and teachers are given on-going data. Describe how the School Leadership Team will use the Commitment to Students competency in the School Improvement Process. The Leadership team will work together to establish a culture where ALL students are the focus. Competency 2: Focusing on Sustainable Results Describe the School Leadership Team's current reality regarding Focusing on Sustainable Results. Takes initiatives to create change and deliver results. -In science, there is a lack of standards based and datadriven instruction in 6th and 7th grade. As evidenced by: FCAT results showed that the students did well in the 8th grade standards and did poorly on 6th and 7th grade standards. Also, the students were showing great progress on the unit assessments. Unfortunately, the unit assessments only covered 8th grade standards. Describe how the School Leadership Team will use the Focusing on Sustainable Results competency in the School Improvement Process. The school's leadership team is going to recruit and and retain highly qualified teachers, reassign teachers, and support teachers with data chats and walk-throughs with feedback. Competency 3: Developing Others Describe the School Leadership Team's current reality regarding Developing Others. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 21/25

Gives and explains instructions and ensures understanding. -Leadership team provides feedback to teachers after walk-throughs via post observation meetings. Teachers provide feedback to their students on paper and data chats. As evidenced by: Some teachers and administrative team members are providing limited feedback. Describe how the School Leadership Team will use the Developing Others competency in the School Improvement Process. Teacher and administrative team stakeholders will have a set plan in place for providing feedback. Teachers will provide feedback to students via chats and comments on student work. Competency 4: Engages the Team Describe the School Leadership Team's current reality regarding Engages the Team. Manages the group. -Not all stakeholders are engaged due to varying factors such as limited voice and conformity. As evidenced by: Some teachers are not willing to take on extra responsibilities or step out of their current teaching assignments. Describe how the School Leadership Team will use the Engages the Team competency in the School Improvement Process. Regular meetings will be held with different stakeholders to discuss items that are pertinent to the school, its progress and success. DAY THREE- Synergy Summer Institute PRIORITY ACTIONS DEVELOPMENT School Leadership Teams will review the Essential Practice Enhancements to create Priority Actions necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the Sustained, Primary, and Secondary Practices by the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Sustained Essential Practice SLTs will review the Priority Actions for the Sustained Essential Practice. Secondary and Primary Essential Practices SLTs identify the Priority Actions for the Secondary and Primary Essential Practices by reviewing the selected enhancements for each and determining a list of actions necessary to successfully implement the identified enhancements by the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The Priority Actions will assist in prioritizing the detailed action plans to be developed throughout the School Improvement Process during the 2018-2019 school year. https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 22/25

Sustained Essential Practice Empower Teachers And Staff Priority Actions for the Sustained Essential Practice SCHOOL CULTURE Teachers will have an opportunity to share best practices at meetings and collaborate with stakeholders. Primary Essential Practice Selection Attendance Monitoring / iattend Priority Actions for the Primary Essential Practice School counselors will call parents of students who are absent everyday starting at the end of first block. Mentoring program for lowest 25 6th grade students. Hurricane Bucks incentive program. Secondary Essential Practice Selection Early Warning Systems Priority Actions to Enhance the Secondary Essential Practice Specific attention will be given to students identified on the EWS report and services will be provided to them by our Success Coach and Counselor. Sustained Essential Practice Data-Driven Instruction Priority Actions for the Sustained Essential Practice ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Data chats will be held with teachers to discuss data regularly and strategies will be infused into lessons to target weakest standards. Primary Essential Practice Selection Standards-based Lesson Planning Priority Actions for the Primary Essential Practice Common planning will take place by departments/subject/grade levels, and lessons will be created to ensure standards are being strategically taught. Secondary Essential Practice Selection Collaborative Data Chats Priority Actions to Enhance the Secondary Essential Practice Data chats will take place regularly to discuss student data and make adjustments to instruction as needed. OUTCOME STATEMENTS The School Leadership Team will create an overarching Outcome Statement in the areas of School Culture and Academic Programs. The School Improvement Process Outcome Statement is the goal the school aims to accomplish by the end of the 2018-2019 school year. SLTs will: https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 23/25

Participate in a protocol to assist in creating the overarching School Improvement Process vision for their school. Consider the predicted results if effective implementation of the identified Essential Practices (Sustained, Primary, and Secondary) occur. Develop a statement that encompasses the intended outcome as a result of having successfully implemented the Sustained Practice and Primary/Secondary Essential Practice Enhancements at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. SCHOOL CULTURE OUTCOME STATEMENT School Culture Student morale and their eagerness to be actively engaged in school will continue to increase as a result of having a principal and leadership team that develops a plan of action involving relationship-building strategies as well as involving students in decision-making. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OUTCOME STATEMENT Academic Programs Performance on the 2019 FCAT Science 2.0 will increase by 10 percentage points as a result of strategic datadriven instruction targeting tested standards. OPENING OF SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT School Leadership Teams will design a professional development to be provided during the Opening of School activities on one or both Teacher Planning Day(s). In the plan below, specify the following: morning or afternoon sessions, topics to be shared, protocols being used in both small and large groups, and the facilitator(s) leading the group sessions. The purpose of the professional development will be to share what was realized, acknowledged, learned, and planned during Phase I of the School Improvement Process during the Synergy Summer Institute with teachers and staff to garner feedback. The professional development should include a summary of the: Data and Systems Review Summary School Leadership Core Competency Course Reflections Sustained Essential Practice and Priority Actions Primary & Secondary Essential Practice Selections Priority Actions Outcome Statements The professional development should include opportunities to gather teachers and staff input/feedback on the following: Sustained Essential Practice and Priority Actions Primary & Secondary Essential Practice Selections Priority Actions - How will the priority actions be addressed during the school year? Brainstorm possible Implementation Steps Identify possible roles/resources https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 24/25

Opening of School Professional Development Agenda Phase I Topic What topic will be shared? Opening of School Date (08/14-08/17) AM-PM Data and Systems Review Summary School Leadership Core Competency Course Reflections Sustained Essential Practice Primary & Secondary Essential Practice Selections Priority Actions Outcome Statements Process Description What process/protocol will be used to share the topic and garner feedback from all stakeholders? Activity Lead Who will facilitate the sharing of the topic and the collection and discussion of feedback regarding the topic? 8/16/18 Data Overview and Comparison 8/16/18 School Culture 8/16/18 8/16/18 Safety First Initiative Social Emotional Learning Faculty meeting was held and topic was discussed at length. Faculty and staff members were able to provide feedback as needed. Faculty meeting was held and topic was discussed at length. Faculty and staff members were able to provide feedback as needed. Faculty meeting was held and topic was discussed at length. Faculty and staff members were able to provide feedback as needed. Faculty meeting was held and topic was discussed at length. Faculty and staff members were able to provide feedback as needed. Principal, AP, and Dept. Chairs Principal, AP, and Dept. Chairs Principal, AP, and Dept. Chairs Principal, AP, and Dept. Chairs https://mdcpsportalapps2.dadeschools.net/sip/#!/form 25/25