Garland Independent School District 2016-2017 Improvement Plan Generated by Plan4Learningcom 1 of 5
Mission Statement Diverse Community, Shared Vision, Exceptional Education Davis Mission: Davis Elementary will provide a safe and engaging environment to build strong foundations in order to create independent, lifelong learners supported by home and community AVID Mission: AVID s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society Davis Dragons Motto: Lifelong learning begins today! Generated by Plan4Learningcom 2 of 5
Table of Contents Goal 1: We will provide a secure learning environment that allows active student participation and opportunities to collaborate through relevant content and instruction (Learning Environment) 4 Goal 2: We will develop processes and applications to achieve the equitable distribution of digital resources, along with adequate training and support for implementation (Digital Tools) 4 Goal 3: We will develop an aligned, standards-based system which will be delivered consistently where each child will receive the basic foundations in addition to challenging and relevant learning (Learning Standards) 4 Goal 4: We will develop a consistent, yet flexible system of assessing students' progress with appropriate feedback and ensure this system is clearly communicated to students, staff, parents and the community (Assessment) 4 Goal 5: We will promote and support innovative and exemplary curriculum, professional development, and instructional practices in order to continuously enhance teaching and extend learning (Learning Organization) 4 Goal 6: We will monitor and maintain key performance indicators to assess progress toward goals (Accountability) 4 Goal 7: We will create a variety of partnerships, including families, colleges, businesses, and community organizations that establish avenues to vault student success (Partnerships) 4 Goal 8: We will promote an instructional management focus, grounded in student achievement outcomes, to ensure student growth and preparedness for postsecondary success (District Academic Vision) 5 Generated by Plan4Learningcom 3 of 5
Goal 1: We will provide a secure learning environment that allows active student participation and opportunities to collaborate through relevant content and instruction (Learning Environment) Performance Objective 1: During the 2016-2017 school year campus walkthrough data will indicate that AVID WICOR strategies will be used by all classroom teachers a minimum of 60% of the time Performance Objective 2: During the 2016-2017 school year we will decrease by 10% the number of students placed in in-school and out of school suspension Goal 2: We will develop processes and applications to achieve the equitable distribution of digital resources, along with adequate training and support for implementation (Digital Tools) Goal 3: We will develop an aligned, standards-based system which will be delivered consistently where each child will receive the basic foundations in addition to challenging and relevant learning (Learning Standards) Performance Objective 1: During the 2016-2017 school year differentiated instruction will be implemented a minimum of 60% of the time in all classrooms as indicated by classroom walkthrough data Goal 4: We will develop a consistent, yet flexible system of assessing students' progress with appropriate feedback and ensure this system is clearly communicated to students, staff, parents and the community (Assessment) Goal 5: We will promote and support innovative and exemplary curriculum, professional development, and instructional practices in order to continuously enhance teaching and extend learning (Learning Organization) Goal 6: We will monitor and maintain key performance indicators to assess progress toward goals (Accountability) Performance Objective 1: During the 2016-2017 school year 75% or more of our students in all student groups will meet Level II performance standard and 10% or more will meet Level III performance standard in all assessed grade levels and content areas as indicated on the STAAR Assessment Performance Objective 2: During the 2016-2017 school year we will increase by 10% the number of students meeting projected growth on the reading and math MAP assessment Goal 7: We will create a variety of partnerships, including families, colleges, businesses, and community organizations that establish avenues to vault student success (Partnerships) Generated by Plan4Learningcom 4 of 5
Performance Objective 1: During the 2016-2017 school year 80% or more of parent participants at schoolwide events will provide positive feedback Goal 8: We will promote an instructional management focus, grounded in student achievement outcomes, to ensure student growth and preparedness for postsecondary success (District Academic Vision) Performance Objective 1: The campus will earn a rating of Met Standard in the 2017 Texas School Accountability Index System Performance Objective 2: The campus will earn at least one distinction designation in the 2017 Texas School Accountability System Performance Objective 3: By the end of the 2016-2017 school year, at least 50% of students will meet their projected Reading and Math academic growth as measured by the 16-17 beginning of year (BOY) and end of year (EOY) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment Generated by Plan4Learningcom 5 of 5