Strategic Goal Area 1 Specific Goal 1.1 Measurable Objective 1.1.1 Student Achievement Improve student achievement in all core content areas. Increase the number of students attaining the level of Proficient or Distinguished on the Georgia Milestones Assessment by 10% at each grade level (3-12) 1.1.1.1 Implement aligned evidence-based instructional strategies with fidelity across all grades/content/courses to strengthen Tier 1 academic instruction. 1.1.1.2 Implement a district-wide literacy plan that will provide in-depth and ongoing professional learning for best practices in the areas of reading and writing across all content domains and grade levels. 1.1.1.3 Develop and refine ongoing formative and summative assessments that will guide classroom instruction and inform the decision-making practices for intervention. N/A Teachers/ Director/LSSs/ L4GA grant Teachers/ Director/LSSs/ L4GA grant Teachers/ Director/LSSs/ TKES Student Achievement Data (Formative and Summative) Classroom observations TKES Student Achievement Data (Formative and Summative) Aligned curriculum maps Lesson plans Formative and Summative data MTSS/RTI intervention data Page 6 of 29
1.1.1.4 Increase instructional technology to impact E-Rate instructional practice that supports student ESPLOST achievement. Connections for Classrooms Grant Teachers/ Director/LSSs/ Technology Department TKES Student Achievement Data 1.1.1.5 Develop and implement a New Teacher Induction Program to build capacity with Induction Level teachers through job embedded Professional Learning. July 2018- May 2019 Title IIA L4GA Grant Director/LSSs/ Administrator TKES Teacher Retention Data Page 7 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 1 Student Achievement Specific Goal 1.1 Measurable Objective 1.1.2 1.1.2.1 Implement Bookworms Reading Program in Kindergarten-5 th grade. Read Across America, Get Georgia Reading 1.1.2.2 Increase the use of evidence-based comprehension strategies for fiction and informational texts in all grades/content/courses. Improve student achievement in all core content areas. Increase the percentage of students achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than grade level targets. Professional Learning Budget; L4GA grant Professional Learning Budget; L4GA grant Director; LSSs; Director; LSSs; Agendas Sign-in Sheets Lexile Report Agendas Sign-in Sheets TKES Lexile Report 1.1.2.3 Promote awareness of Lexiles and their impact on student achievement amongst all stakeholders L4GA grant Director; LSSs; Teachers; Parent Involvement Coordinator Lexile Report Page 8 of 29
1.1.2.4 Increase stakeholder understanding and L4GA grant involvement in the importance, benefits and Director; relevance of literacy across all content LSSs; domains. Teachers; Parent Involvement Coordinator Sign- in sheets Early literacy data Retention data High School graduation rate CTAE pathway completion data Page 9 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 1 Specific Goal 1.2 Student Achievement Decrease the achievement gap among subgroups in core content areas. Measurable Objective 1.2.1 1.2.1.1 Continuing system-wide MTSS Coordinators bi-monthly meetings to develop, communicate, and monitor the RTI plans. 1.2.1.2 Continuing to implement and monitor the system-wide MTSS process 1.2.1.3 Implementing on-going job embedded professional learning to support the differentiation of instruction and rigor. Increase the number of subgroups meeting state and subgroup performance targets by: N/A Director; LSSs, school coordinators, N/A Director; LSSs, school coordinators, Professional Learning Budget Director; LSSs, school coordinators, RTI Team RTI Plan Progress Monitoring Data Leadership Team Agendas RTI Plan Agendas Sign-in Sheets TKES observations Page 10 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 1 Specific Goal 1.3 Student Achievement Improve student and staff attendance. Measurable Objective 1.3.1 1.3.1.1 Review the district attendance policy for students and staff. Increase the percentage of students and staff missing 5 or fewer days per year. By March N/A Deputy Supt. Attendance Policy 1.3.1.2 Develop and implement district-wide incentives for student and staff attendance. 1.3.1.3 Communicate the attendance policy to stakeholders. By June By August Principals Accounts Business Partners N/A Deputy Supt. Social Worker Incentive Plan Attendance Data Attendance Data Leadership Team Agendas Page 11 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 2 Specific Goal 2.1 Facilities, Operations, and Budget Ensure efficient and safe transportation processes. Measurable Objective 2.1.1 Implement procedures to ensure safe and efficient transportation of students by June. 2.1.1.1 Utilize technology to assist bus transportation process. By June Transportation Budget Transportation Director Review 2.1.1.2 Appoint system-wide committee, to include emergency personnel, to create effective student transportation processes/procedures. By June N/A Deputy Supt. Committee Transportation Plan Review 2.1.1.3 Appoint a committee to research the feasibility of a staggered bus schedule. By April N/A Supt. Research Report Review Page 12 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 2: Specific Goal 2.2 Facilities, Operations, and Budget Upgrade Lamar County facilities to provide a safe and secure environment and to maximize student learning. Measurable Objective 2.2.1 Revisit the Lamar County five-year facility plan by February. 2.2.1.1 Appoint a committee to revisit the facility plan and present a prioritized list of needs to assist with the planning of the next ESPLOST. By February N/A Deputy Supt. List of Needs 2.2.1.2 Appoint a committee to revisit/revise the Lamar County School System safety plan. By February N/A Deputy Supt. Committee System Safety Plan Page 13 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 2 Specific Goal 2.3 Measurable Objective 2.3.1 Facilities, Operations, and Budget 2.3.1.1 Provide uniform training of all school and system financial personnel on standardized procedures. Promote efficient and effective financial processes. LCSS will have no findings requiring action as reported by the annual state auditor s report. By August. N/A Finance Director Audit Report Agendas Sign-in Sheets 2.3.1.2 Establish and follow system-purchasing policies for all expenditures. By August. N/A Finance Director Purchasing Policies Page 14 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 2 Specific Goal 2.4 Facilities, Operations, and Budget Continue to upgrade technology infrastructure for the district to support safety, learning goals, and administrative processes. Measurable Objective 2.4.1 Ensure all buildings have modern data cabling, switches, and high-speed connectivity by June 2020. 2.4.1.1 Identify technology as a priority in the upcoming ESPLOST proposal for 2017. 2.4.1.2 Form a system committee to review use of all revenue sources to find opportunities to purchase needed technology items. By May By March N/A Supt. Prioritized List N/A Asst. Supt. Committee List of Revenue Sources 2.4.1.3 Continue to pursue E-Rate and grants. N/A Asst. Supt. Grant Applications 2.4.1.4 Review System Technology Plan to ensure that it is up-to-date and meets the needs of all facilities (teaching and learning). By April N/A Asst. Supt. System Technology Plan Page 15 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 3 Specific Goal 3.1 Measurable Objective 3.1.1 3.1.1.1 To build capacity for evidence based instructional practices that focus on effective instruction that assesses, instructs, provides feedback to ensure student understanding. 3.1.1.2 By participating in weekly Professional Learning Communities that involves reflection upon instructional practices, assessment data, as well as monitoring outcomes to ensure student success. 3.1.1.3 Through analysis of instructional strategies and assessment data, teachers begin to develop, plan, implement, and adjust instructional practices. 3.1.1.4 By collaborating and building collegiality to ensure a healthy instructional climate and culture that focuses on student achievement and teaching and learning. Professional Learning and Instructional Technology Increase and sustain staff knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices. All staff will participate in job-embedded professional learning on evidence-based instructional practices. N/A Director LSSs Assessment data N/A Classroom observations Teachers Observations TKES maps/ pacing guides/ lesson plans Agendas Sign in sheets Meeting minutes Student work N/A Classroom observations Professional Learning Budget Agendas Sign in sheets Meeting minutes Student work CCRPI School Climate Rating Teacher retention Student achievement data Page 16 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 3 Specific Goal 3.1 Measurable Objective 3.1.2 3.1.2.1 Provide professional learning to integrate literacy instructional practices into all content areas. 3.1.2.2 Use content specialists and leaders to develop and revise curriculum maps, pacing guides, and lesson plans. 3.1.2.3 Provide professional learning, coaching, and observations for Bookworms Reading Program for K-5 teachers. 3.1.2.4 Provide professional learning on DIBELS Next, PPVT, HMH Reading Inventory 3.1.2.5 Provide stakeholders access to high quality professional learning opportunities to build capacity/ competency in evidence-based practices in literacy instruction. Professional Learning and Instructional Technology Increase professional capacity among teachers and school staff in the area of literacy to improve instructional quality All staff will participate in job-embedded professional learning about literacy. L4GA grant Director; LSSs; August 2018-May 2019 August 2018-June 2021 Director; LSSs; Bookworms Coaches; Director; LSSs, administrators Contracted services; Director, LSSs Agendas Sign-in Sheets Meeting minutes maps; pacing guides; lesson plans Agendas Sign-in Sheets Meeting minutes Observations Feedback sessions Agendas Sign-in Sheets Minutes Agenda/Sign in Sheets/Minutes Observations End of the year survey Page 17 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 3 Specific Goal 3.2 Professional Learning and Instructional Technology Develop a New Teacher Induction Program Measurable Objective 3.2.1 Support and retain induction level teachers and those new to the district. 3.2.1.1 Establish a New Teacher Induction Program August 2018-May 2019 3.2.1.2 Establish monthly meetings for induction level teachers and those new to the district that focus on various topics (i.e. curriculum, assessment, classroom management, professionalism, ethics). 3.2.1.3 Observing classes and providing specific feedback on areas on concern as well as areas of strength. Professional Learning Budget Title IIA Director LSSs HR Director Mentor teachers Teacher retention Observations and feedback 3.2.1.4 Build collaboration and collegiately amongst members of the New Teacher Induction Program while reflecting on and enhancing instructional practices. Page 18 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 3 Specific Goal 3.2 Professional Learning and Instructional Technology Build capacity of staff to deliver evidence-based instruction. Measurable Objective 3.2.2 3.2.2.1 Identify appropriate evidence- based instructional strategies. 3.2.2.2 Provide job-embedded professional learning on delivering appropriate evidence-based instruction. 3.2.2.3 Provide professional learning on identified student learning needs based on data. All staff will have a common understanding of delivery of evidence-based instruction. Professional Learning Budget; Title IIA Director LSSs Classroom observation Student work TKES Student achievement data Agendas Sign-in Sheets TKES Classroom observations Student work Student achievement data Page 19 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 3 Specific Goal 3.3 Professional Learning and Instructional Technology Increase staff knowledge of instructional design utilizing instructional technology. Measurable Objective 3.3.1 3.3.1.1 Establish a district-wide instructional technology committee to investigate current technology practices. Integrate instructional technology in all contents and grades. By August N/A Asst. Supt. Committee 3.3.1.2 Provide professional learning on use of technology to engage students in learning (content). Professional Learning Budget Asst. Supt. Agendas Sign-in Sheets Observation Data TKES 3.3.1.3 Assign a district Instructional Technology Specialist. August 2017 Existing Personnel Supt. Job Description 3.3.1.4 Provide professional learning on digital citizenship. Professional Learning Budget Asst. Supt. Instructional Technology Specialist Agendas Sign-in Sheets Page 20 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 4 Specific Goal 4.1 Stakeholder Involvement and Communication Increase business and community involvement. Measurable Objective 4.1.1 4.1.1.1 Appoint a liaison to communicate with the local Chamber of Commerce. 4.1.1.2 Invite business representatives to participate in at least one academic night. Each school will have at least one local business representative attend at least one academic night by June. By January By June N/A Supt. Name of System Liaison N/A Attendance List 4.1.1.3 Ensure that all schools acknowledge their business partners by listing them on their school website. N/A School Web Sites Page 21 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 4 Stakeholder Involvement and Communication Specific Goal 4.1 Measurable Objective 4.1.2 Increase business and community involvement. 4.1.2.1 Each school will make two calls to families using School Messenger prior to each academic night. Increase family participation in academic night by 20% by the 2020 school year as indicated by school sign in sheet. Existing Resource Call Log 4.1.2.2 Create a system-wide calendar to include all schools evening activities to limit conflict for families with several school-age children. 4.1.2.3 Communicate with local chamber and churches each month to promote school activities and solicit their assistance in communicating with families. By January N/A Supt. Calendar N/A System Liaison Communication Log Flyers Page 22 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 4 Specific Goal 4.2 Stakeholder Involvement and Communication Ensure consistent positive school climate system wide. Measurable Objective 4.2.1 Each school will participate in a professional learning on family-friendly school climate annually. 4.2.1.1 Implement family-friendly school climate professional learning system-wide for all teachers and staff. By January Professional Learning Budget Parent Coordinator Agendas Sign-in Sheets Page 23 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 4 Specific Goal 4.3 Stakeholder Involvement and Communication Increase communication in social media. Measurable Objective 4.3.1 4.3.1.1 District technology department will contact school administrators to assist in linking school web pages to the district Facebook page. Link district Facebook page to each school s web page. By January N/A Asst. Supt. School Web Site Links Page 24 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 4 Specific Goal 4.3 Stakeholder Involvement and Communication Increase communication in social media. Measurable Objective 4.3.2 4.3.2.1 District designee will tweet school system information at least once a month. System will utilize Twitter to communicate with public at least once a month. By November 2015 4.3.2.1 District web site will display live Twitter feed. By January N/A Human Resource Director Tweets N/A Webmaster Tweets Page 25 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Specific Goal 5.1 Postsecondary, College, and Career Increase college and career focus K-12. Measurable Objective 5.1.1 Create a vertical alignment plan for CTAE Pathways 6-12 by February 1,. 5.1.1.1 Form a committee of middle and high school personnel to review current alignment and make recommendations for Pathways alignment. By Feb Sources, and N/A Supt. Committee Recommendations Page 26 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Postsecondary, College, and Career Specific Goal 5.1 Increase college and career focus K-12. Measurable Objective 5.1.2 Increase the number of AP and gifted certified teachers in K-12 by 6 by May 2017. 5.1.2.1 Survey teachers to assess interest in AP and gifted certification. 5.1.2.2 Collaborate with Griffin RESA to offer gifted certification. 5.1.2.3 Explore the feasibility of offering a stipend or payment of registration fees for AP and gifted training. By April By November By April N/A Survey Survey Results N/A Asst. Supt. Course Offerings Number of Gifted Certified Teachers Professional Learning Budget Asst. Supt Recommendation Based on Results of Research Page 27 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Postsecondary, College, and Career Specific Goal 5.1 Increase college and career focus K-12 Measurable Objective 5.1.3 Increase the number of AP and gifted offerings in K-12 by August 2018. 5.1.3.1 Work with high school faculty to create criteria for the recruitment of additional students in AP. By January 2017 N/A High School Principal AP Criteria Page 28 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Postsecondary, College, and Career Specific Goal 5.1 Increase college and career focus K-12. Increase the number of dual enrollment/move On When Ready (MOWR) classes offered on the Lamar Measurable Objective 5.1.4 County High campus by post-secondary institutions by two (2) by August 2017. 5.1.4.1 Appoint a committee of Lamar County School System staff and post-secondary institutions staff to investigate the feasibility of implementation. By January 2017 N/A Supt. Committee Results of Investigation Page 29 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Postsecondary, College, and Career Specific Goal 5.2 Educate K-12 families and students about college and career options, opportunities, and requirements. Create and implement a sustainable communication plan that continuously engages stakeholders K -12 beginning in Measurable Objective 5.2.1 the -2017 school year. Sources, and 5.2.1.1 Form a committee to create a communication plan to assist Lamar County families and students to understand post-secondary options and opportunities. By February N/A Committee Communication Plan Page 30 of 29
Strategic Goal Area 5 Specific Goal 5.3 Postsecondary, College, and Career Align CTAE pathways to regional and projected workforce needs. Measurable Objective 5.3.1 Communicate with business stakeholders to identify workforce needs and align pathways by August. 5.3.1.1 Collaborate with the Barnesville/Lamar County Industrial Developmental Authority and Chamber of Commerce to survey local and regional industries to determine current and projected workforce needs. By August N/A CTAE Director Survey Survey Results Page 31 of 29