Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Ohio County Gregory D Decker, Principal 1400 South Main Hartford, KY 42347 Document Generated On December 18, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Executive Summary Introduction 3 Description of the School 4 School's Purpose 5 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 6 Additional Information 7 OCHS Improvement Plan 2014 Overview 9 Goals Summary 10 Goal 1: Increase the Average Freshman Graduation Rate from 76% to 90% by 2015. 11 Goal 2: Increase the percentage of students ready for college and/or careers from 34% to 68% by 2015. 12 Goal 3: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the nonduplicated gap group from 33% to 66.5% by 2017. 15 Goal 4: Increase the combined reading and math K-Prep scores for high school students from 46% Proficient/Distinguished to 73% by 2017. 16 Goal 5: Ensure all teachers and principals receive training with continuing support on the multiple domains of the teacher framework as provided by the PGES system. 19 Goal 6: Identify specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS and writing. 19 Summary by 22 KDE Needs Assessment Introduction 28
Data Analysis 29 Areas of Strengths 30 Opportunities for Improvement 31 Conclusion 32 KDE Assurances - School Introduction 34 Assurances 35 Compliance and Accountability - High Schools Introduction 41 Planning and Accountability Requirements 42
Introduction The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by 2014. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools. Your school's plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address gaps in student achievement. SY 2013-2014 Page 1
Executive Summary SY 2013-2014 Page 2
Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. <br><br> The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. SY 2013-2014 Page 3
Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? has approximately 1070 students enrolled. OCHS is located in Ohio County within the communities of Hartford and Beaver Dam. The vast majority of students are white (96%) as is the staff and community at large. Approximately 57% receive free or reduced lunches. Ohio county is a rural district with few large employers and no higher education site. Historically 53% of our students attend college or technical school after graduation. SY 2013-2014 Page 4
School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. 's mission is to prepare all students for life after high school. Every student should be prepared to be successful in college or a career. We provide a strong college preparatory curriculum with many AP offerings. Additionally, we have CTE programs in the high school and adjacent Technology Center to provide skills training for several careers. OCHS has a relationship with 3 colleges to provide dual credit and discover college opportunities as well. We have just recently partnered with Junior Achievement to provide Success Skills training so students can be certified ready for the workplace. SY 2013-2014 Page 5
Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. has improved in the area of college & career readiness from 32% to 51% but we have far to go to attain the targeted 67%. Additionally, we saw gains in Achievement in all areas and are are performing above the state average in Mathematics and Language Mechanics. We have improvement needed in the areas of reading and writing and are placing great emphasis on these areas. OCHS has narrowed the margin between our scores and the state averages from 10-12 points below state averages to 1-7 points below the state averages. Our immediate goal is to meet state averages in both reading and writing. SY 2013-2014 Page 6
Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. is part of a caring community that strives to instill pride and success in all our students. SY 2013-2014 Page 7
OCHS Improvement Plan 2014 SY 2013-2014 Page 8
Overview Plan Name OCHS Improvement Plan 2014 Plan Description SY 2013-2014 Page 9
Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # Goal Name Goal Details Goal Total 1 Increase the Average Freshman Graduation Rate from 76% to 90% by 2015. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 4 Activities: 6 Organizational $7500 2 Increase the percentage of students ready for college and/or careers from 34% to 68% by 2015. 3 Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the nonduplicated gap group from 33% to 66.5% by 2017. 4 Increase the combined reading and math K-Prep scores for high school students from 46% Proficient/Distinguished to 73% by 2017. 5 Ensure all teachers and principals receive training with continuing support on the multiple domains of the teacher framework as provided by the PGES system. 6 Identify specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS and writing. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 5 Activities: 15 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 2 Activities: 6 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 7 Activities: 11 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 3 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 3 Activities: 4 Organizational $19450 Organizational $6000 Organizational $48500 Organizational $0 Organizational $0 SY 2013-2014 Page 10
Goal 1: Increase the Average Freshman Graduation Rate from 76% to 90% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase OCHS Average Graduation Rate from 88% to 89.1% by 05/16/2014 as measured by graduation rate calculations. Strategy 1: Career Readiness - teachers, principals and curriculum coordinator will devise a plan and deploy. - ILP Resource Utilize the ILP to place freshmen in CTE courses aligned with career interests. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Strategy 2: Career Advising - counselors, principals, curriculum coordinator devise a plan and deploy. - Career Advising Resource Provide students with career pathway information related to their ILP in order to make good elective choices. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Strategy 3: Targeted intervention - Counselors and teachers will devise a plan and deploy. - Identifying students Resource Identify at-risk students and schedule courses targeting their ILPs. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Credit Recovery Resource Utilize credit recovery for students deficient in credits. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $7500 District Recovery teacher SY 2013-2014 Page 11
- Mentoring Resource Provide a mentoring program for at-risk students. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No OCHS Faculty and Strategy 4: Attendance monitoring - A plan will be devised by the attendance team and deployed. - Attendance monitoring Resource Monitor attendance reports regularly; home visits made; truancy court utilized. Parent Involvement Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Attendance clerk, Administrator, Truancy Personnel. Goal 2: Increase the percentage of students ready for college and/or careers from 34% to 68% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase College and Career Readiness at OCHS from 51.4 to 59.2 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by the Unbridled Learning Formula. Strategy 1: and Career Advising - A plan will be devised by counselors, teachers, and administration and deployed. - Operation Preparation Resource Develop, promote, and implement Operation Preparation for 10th grade students. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Professional development Resource Provide PD for teachers and counselors on the career clusters and pathways as well as industry certifications available to preparatory students. Professional Learning Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $250 School Council Funds Counselors, Counselors - School Advising Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 12
Determine a model for comprehensive school advising that best meets the needs of the students. Career Preparation/O rientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Junior Achievement Resource Utilize Junior Achievement's Success Skills program for Seniors to work toward a Soft Skills Certification. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 02/11/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No, Strategy 2: Course & Assessment Alignment - A plan will be devised and deployed. - Assessments Resource Develop interim assessments for CTE programs to determine chances of success on KOSSA, Work Keys and Industry Certification assessments. Develop assessments using ACT Quality Core resources to determine readiness for End of Course exams. Administer Compass & WorkKeys to targeted students. Encourage Seniors to retake the ACT. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $6500 District - maps Resource Utilize curriculum maps aligned with KOSSA, CTE, common core, & ACT Quality Core standards. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Dual Credit Resource Increase opportunities for dual credit and articulated credit through college & CTE programs. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $10000 District CTE teachers. CTE teachers, principals Committee Strategy 3: Acceleration - A plan for accelerating students will be deployed. - AP courses Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 13
Students take AP courses in which teachers implement the AP curriculum. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No, Counselors - AP exams Resource Students take AP exams and schools examine score reports to determine program improvements. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - 3 year graduation plan Resource A plan is in place for select students to complete high school in three years and graduate. Of 10/04/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No Counselors. Teachers Strategy 4: Targeted Intervention - An intervention plan will be developed and deployed. - Intervention Resource Analyze EPAS data and identify students who did not meet benchmarks on Explore, PLAN and ACT. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Intervention time Resource Determine options for targeted transitional interventions to students (intervention period, intervention classes, after school interventions). Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1500 School Council Funds - Intervention ing Resource Identify staffing for interventions and utilize for targeted intervention. will also mentor students who have not met benchmarks in 12th grade. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No, - Intervention resources Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 14
Identify & implement the intervention curriculum (transitional courses, method test prep, ACT, etc). 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1200 District, Strategy 5: Parent Involvement - Implement a plan for parent & community involvement. - Parent Involvement Resource Communicate with parents & students the importance of college & career readiness as well as the need for transitional interventions. Parent Involvement Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Goal 3: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the nonduplicated gap group from 33% to 66.5% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase OCHS combined reading and math proficiency for all students in nonduplicated gap group from 42.1% to 47.7% by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. Strategy 1: Best Practice - A plan will be devised and deployed. - Best Practices Resource Define the use of instructional best practices by all staff. Utilize mastery learning. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $2500 School Council Funds - ing Resource Determine the assignment of staff to best serve the identified students. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Intervention Strategies Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 15
Develop intervention strategies matched to student needs. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $3500 School Council Funds, - Scheduling Resource Efforts will be made to schedule students in classes thoughtfully to improve Class Size achievement. Collaboration classes should have 25% or less students with Reduction IEP's. Of 08/09/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No Principal, Special Education Consultant Strategy 2: Progress Monitoring - A plan will be devised and deployed. - Analysis of data Resource Analyze student achievement by gap groups (KPrep, EPAS, MAP). Utilize data wall along with student spreadsheets for analysis. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Modify instruction Resource Make ongoing modifications to instruction relative to the data. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Goal 4: Increase the combined reading and math K-Prep scores for high school students from 46% Proficient/Distinguished to 73% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase the overall Reading and Math proficiency from 50.3% to 51.5 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. Strategy 1: Literacy Initiative - All English & other related teachers are trained, deployed and will be monitored for fidelity. - Reading Plus Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 16
Utilize Reading Plus for students in grades 9-11 twice weekly. 08/21/2012 12/19/2014 $12000 District Specialist; Teachers; - Reading Materials Resource Provide reading materials of high interest to students with varied intereststo include technical reading, fiction, nonfiction & periodicals. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $5000 School Council Funds - Review Resource Use the Review process and other evidence to determine if the school literacy/writing plans should be revised. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No - Writing Plan Resource Writing in every class weekly to include practicing Constructed Response Essays and On Demand Writings where appropriate. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No SBDM Council Media Specialist Principal, Strategy 2: CIITS - Stakeholders will access and use CIITS. - CIITS Resource Use CIITS and other resources for instructional planning, creation and sharing of instructional resources, and analysis of data and reporting. Of 01/07/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No Strategy 3: Math Initiative - Math teachers will create and deploy. - Instructional Practices Resource Of SY 2013-2014 Page 17
and monitor instructional practices and math curriculum. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Math teachers, - Math Resources Resource Access and implement available resources such as Math lessons in CIITS as well as other online resources in itunesu, etc and ipad apps. Utilize graphing calculators with Zoom Algebra. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Math teachers, and Strategy 4: Professional Development - Develop a professional development plan and deploy. - Professional Development Resource Identify gaps in literacy and math performance to determine professional development needed for instructional improvements. Professional Learning Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1000 School Council Funds Strategy 5: Peer Tutoring - Implement a plan for peer tutoring. - Peer Tutoring Resource Utilize peer tutoring throughout the day for students deficient in math & reading skills. Of Tutoring 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 No Media Specialist Strategy 6: Student Engagement - Implement a plan for increased student engagement. - Engagement Resource Utilize technology (byod, school ipads) and other resources to increase student engagement. Flip classes to allow students to progress at own pace. Of Technology 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $20000 School Council Funds SY 2013-2014 Page 18
Strategy 7: Progress Monitoring - Implement a progress monitoring plan. - Monitor Resource Monitor student achievement with MAP, PLAN & ACT assessments and adjust curriculum / student placement when needed. Place students in ISAP when needed to ensure completion of work & improve achievement. Of 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $10500 District, Goal 5: Ensure all teachers and principals receive training with continuing support on the multiple domains of the teacher framework as provided by the PGES system. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to ensure all teachers are fully trained and fully familiarized with the four domains in the framework for teaching by 05/16/2014 as measured by the training and guidance provided by KDE. Strategy 1: Instruction on four domains in framework for teaching. - Conduct professional development sessions with all teachers on the domain, components, elements, performancel level, and indicators within the framework for teaching. - PGES Instruction Resource Utilize interactive videos and group activities where teachers assign performance levels to sample observations. Professional Learning Of 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 No - PGES Instruction Resource Teachers assess their own professional growth/levels. Professional Learning Of 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 No - SMART Goal Setting Resource Teachers will craft SMART goals and critique. Professional Learning Of 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 No Building Level Administration Building Level Administration Building Level Administrator s SY 2013-2014 Page 19
Goal 6: Identify specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS and writing. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to improve program review ratings in plcs & arts by 06/13/2014 as measured by the program review standards. Strategy 1: Health Committee - The school will use the Coordinated School Health Committee to support and integrate health & physical activities throughout the school environment. - Committee Resource The Coordinated School Health Committee will analyze the school health environment and give suggestions to ensure a rigorous curriculum. Of 01/09/2014 12/19/2014 $0 No Health & PE teachers, YSC director, School Nurse, Principal Strategy 2: ILP - OCHS will use assessment data to update the ILP and help students plan for the future. - ILP updates Resource Assessment data will be used when conferencing with students about career/education future plans. This will be updated in the student's ILP. Career Preparation/O rientation Of 12/05/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No, Principal Strategy 3: Collaboration - Teachers and Guests will collaborate to improve the arts. - Guest Artists Resource The arts program will be enhanced through collaboration with guest artists. Of 01/03/2014 12/19/2014 $0 No Arts teachers, Principal SY 2013-2014 Page 20
- Collaborating Teachers Resource Arts teachers collaborate and exchange ideas during allocated time. Of 08/08/2013 12/19/2014 $0 No SY 2013-2014 Page 21
Summary by Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source School Council Funds Name Description Resource Engagement Utilize technology (byod, school ipads) and other resources to increase student engagement. Flip classes to allow students to progress at own pace. Professional Development Professional development Best Practices Intervention time District Identify gaps in literacy and math performance to determine professional development needed for instructional improvements. Provide PD for teachers and counselors on the career clusters and pathways as well as industry certifications available to preparatory students. Define the use of instructional best practices by all staff. Utilize mastery learning. Determine options for targeted transitional interventions to students (intervention period, intervention classes, after school interventions). Technology 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $20000 Professional Learning Professional Learning Intervention Strategies Develop intervention strategies matched to student needs. Reading Materials Provide reading materials of high interest to students with varied interests-to include technical reading, fiction, nonfiction & periodicals. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1000 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $250, Counselors 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $2500 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1500, 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $3500, 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $5000 SBDM Council Media Specialist Principal Total $33750 Name Description Resource SY 2013-2014 Page 22
Reading Plus Monitor Intervention resources Utilize Reading Plus for students in grades 9-11 twice weekly. Monitor student achievement with MAP, PLAN & ACT assessments and adjust curriculum / student placement when needed. Place students in ISAP when needed to ensure completion of work & improve achievement. Identify & implement the intervention curriculum (transitional courses, method test prep, ACT, etc). Credit Recovery Utilize credit recovery for students deficient in credits. Dual Credit Assessments Increase opportunities for dual credit and articulated credit through college & CTE programs. Develop interim assessments for CTE programs to determine chances of success on KOSSA, Work Keys and Industry Certification assessments. Develop assessments using ACT Quality Core resources to determine readiness for End of Course exams. Administer Compass & WorkKeys to targeted students. Encourage Seniors to retake the ACT. 08/21/2012 12/19/2014 $12000 Specialist; Teachers; 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $10500, 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $1200, 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $7500 Recovery teacher 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $10000 Committee 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $6500 CTE teachers. Total $47700 No Name Description Resource PGES Instruction Utilize interactive videos and group activities where teachers assign performance levels to sample observations. Professional Learning 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 Building Level Administration Identifying students Identify at-risk students and schedule courses targeting their ILPs. Career Preparation/O rientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 AP courses Students take AP courses in which teachers implement the AP curriculum. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0, Counselors SY 2013-2014 Page 23
Intervention Analyze EPAS data and identify students who did not meet benchmarks on Explore, PLAN and ACT. PGES Instruction Teachers assess their own professional growth/levels. Professional Learning Mentoring Provide a mentoring program for at-risk students. Career Preparation/O rientation Intervention ing Parent Involvement Junior Achievement Committee Analysis of data Identify staffing for interventions and utilize for targeted intervention. will also mentor students who have not met benchmarks in 12th grade. Communicate with parents & students the importance of college & career readiness as well as the need for transitional interventions. Utilize Junior Achievement's Success Skills program for Seniors to work toward a Soft Skills Certification. The Coordinated School Health Committee will analyze the school health environment and give suggestions to ensure a rigorous curriculum. Analyze student achievement by gap groups (KPrep, EPAS, MAP). Utilize data wall along with student spreadsheets for analysis. Parent Involvement Career Preparation/O rientation SMART Goal Setting Teachers will craft SMART goals and critique. Professional Learning ILP updates Collaborating Teachers Review Assessment data will be used when conferencing with students about career/education future plans. This will be updated in the student's ILP. Arts teachers collaborate and exchange ideas during allocated time. Use the Review process and other evidence to determine if the school literacy/writing plans should be revised. Career Preparation/O rientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 Building Level Administration 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 OCHS Faculty and 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 02/11/2013 12/19/2014 $0, 01/09/2014 12/19/2014 $0 Health & PE teachers, YSC director, School Nurse, Principal 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 01/02/2014 05/16/2014 $0 Building Level Administrator s 12/05/2013 12/19/2014 $0, Principal 08/08/2013 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0, SY 2013-2014 Page 24
Math Resources Peer Tutoring Operation Preparation Attendance monitoring Career Advising ing School Advising Modify instruction maps Access and implement available resources such as Math lessons in CIITS as well as other online resources in itunesu, etc and ipad apps. Utilize graphing calculators with Zoom Algebra. Utilize peer tutoring throughout the day for students deficient in math & reading skills. Develop, promote, and implement Operation Preparation for 10th grade students. Monitor attendance reports regularly; home visits made; truancy court utilized. Provide students with career pathway information related to their ILP in order to make good elective choices. Determine the assignment of staff to best serve the identified students. Determine a model for comprehensive school advising that best meets the needs of the students. Make ongoing modifications to instruction relative to the data. Utilize curriculum maps aligned with KOSSA, CTE, common core, & ACT Quality Core standards. 3 year graduation plan A plan is in place for select students to complete high school in three years and graduate. CIITS Writing Plan Use CIITS and other resources for instructional planning, creation and sharing of instructional resources, and analysis of data and reporting. Writing in every class weekly to include practicing Constructed Response Essays and On Demand Writings where appropriate. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Math teachers, and Tutoring 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Media Specialist Career Preparation/O rientation Parent Involvement Career Preparation/O rientation Career Preparation/O rientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Counselors 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Attendance clerk, Administrator, Truancy Personnel. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 CTE teachers, principals 10/04/2013 12/19/2014 $0 Teachers 01/07/2013 12/19/2014 $0 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 SY 2013-2014 Page 25
ILP Guest Artists Scheduling AP exams Instructional Practices Utilize the ILP to place freshmen in CTE courses aligned with career interests. The arts program will be enhanced through collaboration with guest artists. Efforts will be made to schedule students in classes thoughtfully to improve achievement. Collaboration classes should have 25% or less students with IEP's. Students take AP exams and schools examine score reports to determine program improvements. and monitor instructional practices and math curriculum. Career Preparation/O rientation Class Size Reduction 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 01/03/2014 12/19/2014 $0 Arts teachers, Principal 08/09/2013 12/19/2014 $0 Principal, Special Education Consultant 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Counselors. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 Math teachers, Total $0 SY 2013-2014 Page 26
KDE Needs Assessment SY 2013-2014 Page 27
Introduction The purpose of the School Needs Assessment is to use data and information to prioritize allocation of resources and activities. SY 2013-2014 Page 28
Data Analysis What question(s) are you trying to answer with the data and information provided to you? What does the data/information tell you? What does the data/information not tell you? OCHS is trying to ensure students receive the education they need to be college and career ready. We use data to see where we have possible gaps in instruction that might prevent student readiness. Our data from End of Course Assessments, On Demand Writng assessments and ACT currently reflects that improvement is needed in the areas of reading and writing. Our data does not tell us the best way to achieve these goals. SY 2013-2014 Page 29
Areas of Strengths What were the areas of strength you noted? What actions are you implementing to sustain the areas of strength? What is there cause to celebrate? Areas of strength are in mathematics, according to the End of Course Assessments and the ACT. Our students performed above state average. Additionally, we see growth in our students from the PLAN to the ACT which is an indicator of increased college readiness. We place emphasis on ACT preparation and have a group of juniors identified and receiving additional English, Reading, Math and Science instruction to help them better attain the college readiness standards. SY 2013-2014 Page 30
Opportunities for Improvement What were areas in need of improvement? What plans are you making to improve the areas of need? According to End of Course Assessments, PLAN & ACT, OCHS needs to improve in the areas of reading and writing. Additionally, we need to close achievement gaps in reading, writing and math with our gap groups. Reading Plus is utilized along with a Reading remediation class to improve reading of all students. Reading and writing are emphasized in all classes by all teachers. Students are being looked at individually to determine specific skill strengths & weaknesses in an effort to address those and close gaps. SY 2013-2014 Page 31
Conclusion Reflect on your answers provided in the previous sections. What are your next steps in addressing areas of concern? In addressing our areas of concern, OCHS will look at MAP, End of Course, On Demand, PLAN & ACT data for individual students and address those needs to the best of our ability. In doing so, we will improve achievement for all. SY 2013-2014 Page 32
KDE Assurances - School SY 2013-2014 Page 33
Introduction KDE Assurances - School SY 2013-2014 Page 34
Assurances Comprehensive Needs Assessment The school conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, which included a review of academic achievement data for all students and assessed the needs of the school relative to each of the schoolwide program components. Yes Core s The school planned and developed Schoolwide researchbased instructional reform strategies to strengthen the core academic program, increase the amount and quality of learning time, and provide additional support to all students. Yes Preschool The school planned preschool transition No High School. Transition strategies and the implementation process. Research-based Strategies The school planned and developed schoolwide researchbased instructional strategies that provide additional instruction for students experiencing the greatest degree of difficulty mastering the state's academic achievement standards. Yes Highly Qualified The school planned strategies to recruit and Yes Teachers retain highly qualified teachers. Highly Qualified The school planned instruction by paraprofessionals who meet the requirements of NCLB and teachers who are Highly Qualified under NCLB. Yes Title I, Part A Schoolwide Funds The school allocated and spent Title I, Part A Schoolwide funds only on allowable programs and activities and maintained appropriate financial records in this regard on its Title I, Part A programs and activities. Yes SY 2013-2014 Page 35
Parental Involvement The school planned or developed strategies to increase parental involvement in the design, implementation, evaluation and communication of assessment results of the Schoolwide activities, which included the development and implementation of a Parent Compact and a Parent Involvement Policy. Yes Schoolwide Planning The school incorporated the ten schoolwide planning criteria into the existing school improvement planning process. Yes Professional Development The school planned or provided appropriate professional development activities for staff members who will be serving students. Yes Comprehensive Plan The school an annual evaluation that addresses Yes the implementation of the comprehensive plan and student achievement results that will inform changes when needed. Comprehensive Needs Assessment The school conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, which included a review of academic achievement data, and established objective criteria for identifying eligible Title I students. Yes Instructional Strategies The school planned and developed research based instructional strategies to support and assist identified students. Yes Targeted Assistance Activities The school planned targeted assistance activities for identified students that coordinated and integrate with other federal, state, and local programs. Yes SY 2013-2014 Page 36
Targeted Assistance Activities The school planned targeted assistance activities for identified students that coordinate with and support the regular educational program so identified students have access to both. Yes Schoolwide Activities The school planned activities to coordinate and integrate with other federal, state, and local programs. Yes Schoolwide Activities The school planned activities that coordinate with and support the regular educational program. Yes Targeted Assistance Activities The school planned or developed strategies to monitor and evaluate the success of targeted assistance activities with the identified students and will use the results of the evaluation to inform and improve instructional strategies and professional development activities. Yes Highly Qualified The school assigned paraprofessionals who met the requirements of Highly Qualified under ESEA to work with targeted assistance programs and activities. Yes Federal Funds The school allocated and spent federal program Yes funds only on programs and activities for identified eligible students. The school maintained appropriate financial records on its Title I, Part A programs and activities. Parental Involvement The school planned or developed strategies to increase parental involvement in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the targeted assistance activities, which included the implementation of a Parent Compact and a Parent Involvement Policy. Yes Targeted Assistance Planning The school incorporated the eight Targeted Assistance planning components into the existing school improvement planning process. Yes SY 2013-2014 Page 37
Professional Development The school planned or provided appropriate professional development activities for staff members who serve identified Title I students. Yes Comprehensive Improvement Plan The school planned an annual evaluation that addressed the implementation of the comprehensive plan and student achievement results that informed changes when needed. Yes Transparency The current school year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) is available for stakeholders to examine on our school website and linked to our district website. (provide the website link below) Yes Teacher Quality The school notifies parents when their child(ren) are taught for four or more consecutive weeks by teachers who are not highly qualified Yes Professional Development The school provides professional development for staff based on a comprehensive needs assessment, which included a review of academic achievement data and additional criteria, to ensure all students are college and career ready. Yes Ranking Report The school ensures that if the Title I Ranking Report lists counselors, nurses, media specialist or other staff for the school, there is documentation indicating this need in order to improve student achievement. Yes Para-educators The school ensures that all para-educators with instructional duties are under the direct supervision of a highly qualified classroom teacher and providing instruction rather than clerical work. Yes SY 2013-2014 Page 38
Para-educators The school ensures that all para-educators with instructional duties that involve targeted students are under the direct supervision of a highly qualified classroom teacher and providing instruction rather than clerical work. Yes Para-educator Non- Instructional Duties The school ensures that there is a schedule of non-instructional duties for paraeducators demonstrating that the duties are on a limited basis only Yes Para-educator Non- Instructional Duties The school scheduled non-instructional duties for para-educators working with targeted students demonstrating that the duties are on a limited basis only Yes Cap Size The school met its cap size requirements Yes Requirements without using Title I funds. Cap Size The school met its cap size requirements Yes Requirements without using Title II funds. SY 2013-2014 Page 39
Compliance and Accountability - High Schools SY 2013-2014 Page 40
Introduction The process of Improvement Planning in Kentucky is used as the means of determining how schools and districts will plan to ensure that students reach proficiency and beyond by 2014. The process focuses school and district improvement efforts on student needs by bringing together all stakeholders to plan for improvement, by focusing planning efforts on priority needs and closing achievement gaps between subgroups of students, by building upon school and district capacity for high quality planning, and by making connections between the funds that flow into the district and the priority needs in schools. Your school s plans for improvement must be based on careful and honest analysis of data, address all content areas, and clearly address gaps in student achievement. SY 2013-2014 Page 41
Planning and Accountability Requirements The school has identified specific strategies to address areas for improvement identified in the TELL KY Survey results. Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students ready for college and/or careers from 34% to 68% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase College and Career Readiness at OCHS from 51.4 to 59.2 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by the Unbridled Learning Formula. Strategy1: Parent Involvement - Implement a plan for parent & community involvement. Research Cited: - Parent Involvement Communicate with parents & students the importance of college & career readiness as well as the need for transitional interventions. Parent Involvement Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Strategy2: and Career Advising - A plan will be devised by counselors, teachers, and administration and deployed. Research Cited: - Professional development Amount & Provide PD for teachers and counselors on the career clusters and pathways as well as industry certifications available to preparatory students. Professional Learning 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $250 - School Council Funds, Counselors Goal 2: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the nonduplicated gap group from 33% to 66.5% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase OCHS combined reading and math proficiency for all students in nonduplicated gap group from 42.1% to 47.7% by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. SY 2013-2014 Page 42
Strategy1: Best Practice - A plan will be devised and deployed. Research Cited: - Scheduling Amount & Efforts will be made to schedule students in classes thoughtfully to improve achievement. Collaboration classes should have 25% or less students with IEP's. Class Size Reduction 08/09/2013 12/19/2014 $0 - No Principal, Special Education Consultant - ing Determine the assignment of staff to best serve the identified students. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Goal 3: Increase the combined reading and math K-Prep scores for high school students from 46% Proficient/Distinguished to 73% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase the overall Reading and Math proficiency from 50.3% to 51.5 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. Strategy1: Student Engagement - Implement a plan for increased student engagement. Research Cited: - Engagement Amount & Utilize technology (byod, school ipads) and other resources to increase student engagement. Flip classes to allow students to progress at own pace. Technology 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $20000 - School Council Funds The school identified specific strategies to address subgroup achievement gaps. Goal 1: Increase the Average Freshman Graduation Rate from 76% to 90% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: SY 2013-2014 Page 43
collaborate to increase OCHS Average Graduation Rate from 88% to 89.1% by 05/16/2014 as measured by graduation rate calculations. Strategy1: Targeted intervention - Counselors and teachers will devise a plan and deploy. Research Cited: - Identifying students Identify at-risk students and schedule courses targeting their ILPs. Career Preparation/ Orientation Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No - Credit Recovery Amount & Utilize credit recovery for students deficient in credits. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $7500 - District Recovery teacher - Mentoring Amount & Provide a mentoring program for at-risk students. Career Preparation/ Orientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No OCHS Faculty and Strategy2: Attendance monitoring - A plan will be devised by the attendance team and deployed. Research Cited: - Attendance monitoring Amount & Monitor attendance reports regularly; home visits made; truancy court utilized. Parent Involvement 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Attendance clerk, Administrator, Truancy Personnel. Goal 2: Increase the average combined reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the nonduplicated gap group from 33% to 66.5% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase OCHS combined reading and math proficiency for all students in nonduplicated gap group from 42.1% to 47.7% by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. Strategy1: SY 2013-2014 Page 44
Progress Monitoring - A plan will be devised and deployed. Research Cited: - Modify instruction Make ongoing modifications to instruction relative to the data. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No - Analysis of data Amount & Analyze student achievement by gap groups (KPrep, EPAS, MAP). Utilize data wall along with student spreadsheets for analysis. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Strategy2: Best Practice - A plan will be devised and deployed. Research Cited: - Intervention Strategies Amount & Develop intervention strategies matched to student needs. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $3500 - School Council Funds, - Best Practices Amount & Define the use of instrutional best practices by all staff. Utilize mastery learning. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $2500 - School Council Funds - ing Determine the assignment of staff to best serve the identified students. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No - Scheduling Amount & Efforts will be made to schedule students in classes thoughtfully to improve achievement. Collaboration classes should have 25% or less students with IEP's. Class Size Reduction 08/09/2013 12/19/2014 $0 - No Principal, Special Education Consultant Goal 3: SY 2013-2014 Page 45
Increase the combined reading and math K-Prep scores for high school students from 46% Proficient/Distinguished to 73% by 2017. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase the overall Reading and Math proficiency from 50.3% to 51.5 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by K-Prep. Strategy1: Peer Tutoring - Implement a plan for peer tutoring. Research Cited: - Peer Tutoring Utilize peer tutoring throughout the day for students deficient in math & reading skills. Amount & Tutoring 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Media Specialist Strategy2: Math Initiative - Math teachers will create and deploy. Research Cited: - Math Resources Access and implement available resources such as Math lessons in CIITS as well as other online resources in itunesu, etc and ipad apps. Utilize graphing calculators with Zoom Algebra. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Math teachers, and - Instructional Practices Amount & and monitor instructional practices and math curriculum. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Math teachers, Strategy3: Student Engagement - Implement a plan for increased student engagement. Research Cited: - Engagement Amount & Utilize technology (byod, school ipads) and other resources to increase student engagement. Flip classes to allow students to progress at own pace. Technology 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $20000 - School Council Funds Strategy4: Progress Monitoring - Implement a progress monitoring plan. SY 2013-2014 Page 46
Research Cited: - Monitor Monitor student achievement with MAP, PLAN & ACT assessments and adjust curriculum / student placement when needed. Place students in ISAP when needed to ensure completion of work & improve achievement. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $10500 - District, Strategy5: Literacy Initiative - All English & other related teachers are trained, deployed and will be monitored for fidelity. Research Cited: - Writing Plan Writing in every class weekly to include practicing Constructed Response Essays and On Demand Writings where appropriate. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No - Reading Plus Utilize Reading Plus for students in grades 9-11 twice weekly. Amount & 08/21/2012 12/19/2014 $12000 - District Specialist; Teachers; - Reading Materials Provide reading materials of high interest to students with varied interests-to include technical reading, fiction, nonfiction & periodicals. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 Amount & $5000 - School Council Funds SBDM Council Media Specialist Principal The school identified specific strategies to increase the average freshman graduation rate. Goal 1: Increase the Average Freshman Graduation Rate from 76% to 90% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to increase OCHS Average Graduation Rate from 88% to 89.1% by 05/16/2014 as measured by graduation rate calculations. SY 2013-2014 Page 47
Strategy1: Targeted intervention - Counselors and teachers will devise a plan and deploy. Research Cited: - Credit Recovery Amount & Utilize credit recovery for students deficient in credits. 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $7500 - District Recovery teacher - Identifying students Identify at-risk students and schedule courses targeting their ILPs. Career Preparation/ Orientation Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No - Mentoring Amount & Provide a mentoring program for at-risk students. Career Preparation/ Orientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No OCHS Faculty and Strategy2: Attendance monitoring - A plan will be devised by the attendance team and deployed. Research Cited: - Attendance monitoring Amount & Monitor attendance reports regularly; home visits made; truancy court utilized. Parent Involvement 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Attendance clerk, Administrator, Truancy Personnel. Strategy3: Career Readiness - teachers, principals and curriculum coordinator will devise a plan and deploy. Research Cited: - ILP Amount & Utilize the ILP to place freshmen in CTE courses aligned with career interests. Career Preparation/ Orientation 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No Strategy4: Career Advising - counselors, principals, curriculum coordinator devise a plan and deploy. Research Cited: SY 2013-2014 Page 48
- Career Advising Provide students with career pathway information related to their ILP in order to make good elective choices. Career Preparation/ Orientation Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS and writing. Goal 1: Identify specific strategies to increase the percentage of distinguished programs in the arts and humanities, PL/CS and writing. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to improve program review ratings in plcs & arts by 06/13/2014 as measured by the program review standards. Strategy1: Collaboration - Teachers and Guests will collaborate to improve the arts. Research Cited: - Guest Artists Amount & The arts program will be enhanced through collaboration with guest artists. 01/03/2014 12/19/2014 $0 - No Arts teachers, Principal - Collaborating Teachers Arts teachers collaborate and exchange ideas during allocated time. Amount & 08/08/2013 12/19/2014 $0 - No Strategy2: ILP - OCHS will use assessment data to update the ILP and help students plan for the future. Research Cited: SY 2013-2014 Page 49
- ILP updates Assessment data will be used when conferencing with students about career/education future plans. This will be updated in the student's ILP. Career Preparation/ Orientation Amount & 12/05/2013 12/19/2014 $0 - No, Principal Strategy3: Health Committee - The school will use the Coordinated School Health Committee to support and integrate health & physical activities throughout the school environment. Research Cited: - Committee The Coordinated School Health Committee will analyze the school health environment and give suggestions to ensure a rigorous curriculum. Amount & 01/09/2014 12/19/2014 $0 - No Health & PE teachers, YSC director, School Nurse, Principal The school identified specific strategies to increase the percentage of students who are college and career ready. Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students ready for college and/or careers from 34% to 68% by 2015. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to Increase College and Career Readiness at OCHS from 51.4 to 59.2 % by 05/16/2014 as measured by the Unbridled Learning Formula. Strategy1: Targeted Intervention - An intervention plan will be developed and deployed. Research Cited: - Intervention ing Identify staffing for interventions and utilize for targeted intervention. will also mentor students who have not met benchmarks in 12th grade. Amount & 10/15/2012 12/19/2014 $0 - No SY 2013-2014 Page 50