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School Improvement Plan 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate. Draft Due: October 3, 2016 Final Copy Due: October 18, 2016

Paw Creek Contact Information School Paw Creek Courier Number: 494 Address 1300 Cathey Road Phone Number: 343-6088 Charlotte NC 28214 Fax Number: 343-6140 Learning Community West (West Meck Feeder) School Website: Principal Learning Community Superintendent Danielle Belton Paul Pratt Paw Creek School Improvement Team Membership From GS 115C-105.27: The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot...parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff. 2

Committee Position Name Email Address Date Elected Principal Danielle Belton Danielle.lucas@cms.k12.nc.us 8/17/2016 Assistant Principal Representative Jaime Pearman Jaime.pearman@cms.k12.nc.us 8/17/2016 Teacher Representative Jeanne Bennett Jeanne.bennett@cms.k12.nc.us 8/17/2016 Inst. Support Representative Jordan Cravetz Jordanl.cravetz@cms.k12.nc.us 8/17/2016 Teacher Assistant Representative Tina Alexander Tina.norman@cms.k12.nc.us 8/17/2016 Parent Representative Sanetra McCall (Ford) 8/27/2016 Parent Representative Rhonda Long Rlong72003@yahoo.com 8/27/2016 Parent Representative Keysha Tidwell Kptidwell75@gmail.com 8/27/2016 Vision Statement District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life. School: We will develop studious, motivated, ambitious, respectful, and talented contributors in an ever-changing world. Mission Statement District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school. School: By focusing on individual student success, we will develop S.M.A.R.T citizens who will reach their full potential. District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school. 3

Paw Creek School Shared Beliefs School: We the staff and faculty of Paw Creek Elementary School resolve to remain focused in our efforts to assure high levels of learning for all students. It is our primary aim to empower our students to become critical, independent thinkers with the skills to be dynamic participants in an ever-changing global society. Paw Creek School SMART Goals Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and 301.1 with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. Mastery Grading Procedures Plan Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21 st century learning environment for every child to graduate college and career ready. 90 Day Plan goals here: - Reading Goal: By June of 2017, 50% will be proficient. Baseline-June 2016 36.15%. - Math Goal: By June 2017, 60% of students will be grade level proficient as measured by the End-of-Grade Math assessments. Baseline-June 2016 52.29 % proficiency. - Teachers indicate that the school is committed to improving teachers instructional practice through professional development focused on increasing student engagement by 10 %. We will use the spring 2016 Insight survey baseline of 72%. 4

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Paw Creek School Profile Paw Creek Elementary School is located in the western quadrant of Mecklenburg County. The school is housed at 1300 Cathey Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28214. Paw Creek Elementary, a PreK-5 school, is located in the Paw Creek neighborhood community. Paw Creek s current enrollment is approximately 543 students; this number includes students assigned to three self-contained, Specialized Academic Curriculum (SAC) classrooms. The average class size in grades K-2 is 22 and in 3-5 is 22. The racial, ethnic, and economic features of Paw Creek create a climate of diversity. Our enrollment by ethnicity consists of 8% Caucasian students, 51% African American students, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander students, 34% Hispanic students, 1 % Multi-racial, and less than 1% Native American. Students with Disabilities make up 7.65% of our population. We embrace our diverse culture at Paw Creek. We currently have 58 certified teacher/support level positions at Paw Creek. We have 1 teacher each in Art, Music, and Physical Education. Our support/related services staff include.5 School Psychologist, 1.5 Speech Pathologists, 2 Resource Teachers, 1 Science Lab Teacher, and 2 Academic Facilitators. We also have the support of a part time Talent Development Catalyst teacher and 2 ELL Teachers. We also utilize the services of 1 regular education Teacher Assistants and 2 Title I tutors for instructional purposes. Our After School Enrichment Program (ASEP), along with its Associates, Clerical Support, and Coordinator provide enriching opportunities for students success. We are very excited to be teaming up with Code to the Future to provide computer science daily to all of our students. Many of our teachers have, or are pursuing advanced degrees. All teachers are working in their credentialed areas. In addition, the Value Added Scores are considered when placing teachers as well as teacher strengths and personal preference. We recognize that some teachers may work better with gifted students, EC students, or ESL students. All of these factors are considered when placing students and teachers in their positions. 6

Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas: I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas: I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach III. Partnership development Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas: I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas: I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas: I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools 7

SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Data Used: 2016-2017 Paw Creek School Improvement Plan Report Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce. Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development Teacher Working Conditions Survey Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) 1. We will hire a lunch monitor to help in the cafeteria. Point Person (title/name) Admin Team Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Students will be supervised in cafeteria Funding (estimated cost / source) CMS funds lunch monitor Personnel Involved Administration Timeline (Start End) Interim Dates September 2016-June 2017 2. Teachers will teach the rules and procedures of the cafeteria to their students during the first month of school. Classroom teachers Students will learn expectations in the cafeteria NA Teachers August September 2016 3. Special Area teachers, admin, and school counselors will be assigned to help supervise during lunch periods. Jaime Pearman, Dean Students will be supervised by additional staff members NA Teacher assistants August 2016- June 2017 8

SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Data Used: Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready. Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready. Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) 1. Grade level planning with the literacy facilitator is scheduled weekly for 90 minutes. 2. PLC meetings and other grade level sessions are daily during their special area allocated time Point Person (title/name) Facilitators & Administrators Facilitators & Administrators Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Teachers are able to collaborate and plan their instruction. Lesson plans Data discussed at PLC sessions will be used to monitor student progress Funding (estimated cost / source) NA NA Personnel Involved Facilitators and teachers Administrators, facilitators teachers Timeline (Start End) Interim Dates September 2016- June 2017 Sept. 2016- June 2017 9

SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education Strategic Plan Goal: Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical safety, Social and emotional health, High engagement, Cultural competency, Customer service Data Used: Suspension data from 2016-2017 Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD) Point Person (title/name) 1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention Burgos/ Counselor Evidence of Success (Student Impact) Development of staff committee to address and implement positive behavior strategies Funding (estimated cost / source) NA Personnel Involved Teachers/ Admin. Team Timeline (Start End) Interim Dates Sept 2016.- June 2017 10

2. Character Education Burgos/ Counselor Monthly meetings/lunch Groups/ Counselor s Corner/Bulletin Boards NA Teachers/ Admin. Team Sept 2016.- June 2017 3. Healthy Active Child 30 min. Admin Team Develop playground schedule to ensure students receive varied daily movement activities, ie. Blacktop games, playground equipment, field activities 4. School Health Team Admin Team Nurse Cafeteria Manager Ensure students receive nutritious low-fat meals Monitor daily movement activities PE Teacher reports fitness testing NA NA Teachers PE Teacher Admin team Teachers Admin Team Cafeteria Manager PE Teacher Sept 2016.- June 2017 Sept 2016.- June 2017 11

Strategic Plan Goal: 2016-2017 Paw Creek School Improvement Plan Report Mastery Grading Procedures Plan Required for All Schools Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready. Academic growth/high academic achievement Strategic Plan Focus Area: Data Used: Strategies (determined by Point Person Evidence of Success what data) (title/name) (Student Impact) Task Task Task (PD) 1. Common assessments Cravetz, Valcin Student growth on benchmarks, TRC running records, MAP testing, and End of Grade tests Funding (estimate d cost / source) NA Personnel Involved Teachers, Facilitators, Admin Timeline (Start End) Interim Dates Quarterly 2. Data disaggregation Facilitators & Administrators Classroom Mini-observational data Increased students achievement measured by benchmarks NA Teachers, Facilitators, Admin Benchmarks, MAP, TRC 3. Flexible grouping Facilitators & Teachers Survey Data Student growth on TRC, running records, MAP testing, and End of Grade tests NA Teachers, Facilitators, Admin Daily in classes 12

4. Late and make-up work Teachers Increased students achievement measured by benchmarks, Survey Data Student growth on TRC, running records, MAP testing, and End of Grade tests NA Teachers Daily Goals 2015-16 RESULTS 2016-17 GOALS GOAL INDICATORS (METRIC TO INDICATE PROGRESS) 1 Reading Proficiency 36.15% EOG: 43% 70% of students making 1-1.5 growth--trc Benchmarks, TRC,MAP scores 2 Math Proficiency 52.29% EOG: 62% Benchmarks, MAP scores 3 Increasing student engagement 72% 85% Insight Survey Increased Insight survey results and decrease in number of discipline reports per student. Increased scores on benchmarks, TRC, MAP scores. 13

90-Day Action Plan Priority #1 Focus Area (Big Rock): By June of 2017, 42% of students will be grade level proficient as measured by the End-of-Grade Reading assessments. Baseline June 2016 36.15 % proficiency. School s Priority: Continue to use data-driven instruction to support the literacy development of students Problems: 1.) Lack of awareness around specific and individual gaps of students in literacy. 2.) Wide range of student deficiencies around grade level expectations. School Leader Responsible: Danielle Belton (Principal) Jordan Cravetz (Literacy Facilitator) Jaime Pearman-1 Sony Anderson -4th Desired Outcome: Teachers will have a clear awareness of student gaps on an ongoing basis outside of district and school based testing windows which will allow for targeted and regular interventions. Root Cause(s) to Address Hypothesis of Priority: The hypothesized root cause is teacher lack of understanding as how to thoroughly informally check for student understanding of literacy standards. Evidence: teacher input; observation and feedback; lack of literacy informal data. 14

ACTIONS Critical Action to Address Root Cause & Achieve Desired Outcome Person Completing Action Timeline Resources Needed / Source Creation of informal checks for understanding, spiral reviews, etc. where there are systems for tracking what students have mastered, partially mastered, and have not mastered. Teachers and Literacy Facilitator September- January Time in planning to create informal assessments and checks for understanding. Full Day planning sessions PD to support teachers in system to track informal data (possibly mastery connect) Teacher mini observations to support and coach around use of data to support mastery learning. Admin Team September- January Admin team will engage in Paul Bambrick-Santoya s Get Better Faster Book Study where we will discuss and actualize using tenants of the book to inform our practice Monitoring of our progress around number and quality of feedback sessions. TNTP/Northstar Feedback Document Team calibration Data chats with individual and teacher teams to discuss the progress of individual students, Admin Team September- January Team calibration Principal feedback to other coaches 15

their gaps, and teacher plans for action. Data chats happen for literacy 6 times a year. 2016-2017 Paw Creek School Improvement Plan Report Close reading and academic discourse Literacy Continuous PD in team planning and in school wide staff meetings ILT teachers will serve as model classrooms PROGRESS INDICATORS Indicator Date Evidence to Determine Progress Toward Achieving Desired Outcome Potential Adjustments 10/17/16-1/9/17 Increased proficiency from benchmark 1 to benchmark 2 3-5% 9/19/16-1/18/17 Increased proficiency from fall to winter on MAP-Reading 50% proficiency target. 9/19/16-1/18/17 Increased TRC proficiency by 14% so that we are aligned to meet the 50% target. BOY TRC score was at 36% proficiency 16

90-Day Action Plan Priority #2 Focus Area (Big Rock): By June 2017, 60% of students will be grade level proficient as measured by the End-of-Grade Math assessments. Baseline June 2016 52.29 % proficiency. School s Priority: Continue to use data-driven instruction to support the math development of students Problems: 1.) Lack of awareness around specific and individual gaps of students in math. 2.) Wide range of student deficiencies around grade level expectations School Leader Responsible: Danielle Belton (Principal) ARynn Valcin (Stem Facilitator) Sony Anderson K-2 Jaime Pearman 3-5 Desired Outcome: The gap will narrow in student performance. Teachers will have a stronger awareness of the individual gaps of their students. (What will be different if you are successful in addressing this priority?) Root Cause(s) to Address Hypothesis of Priority: The hypothesized root cause is teacher lack of understanding as how to thoroughly informally check for student understanding of math standards. Evidence: teacher input; observation and feedback; lack of math informal data. (What do you believe is at the heart of this problem? What evidence do you have to support this hypothesis?) 17

Monitoring of our progress around number and quality of feedback sessions. TNTP/Northstar Feedback Document Team calibration Data chats with individual and teacher teams to discuss the progress of individual students, their gaps, and teacher plans for action. This occurs for math six times per year. Admin Team Team calibration Principal feedback to other coaches PROGRESS INDICATORS Indicator Date 10/17/16-1/9/17 Evidence to Determine Progress Toward Achieving Desired Outcome Increased proficiency from benchmark 1 to benchmark 2 Potential Adjustments 9/19/16-1/18/1 Increased proficiency from fall to winter on MAP- math 19

90-Day Action Plan Priority #3 Focus Area (Big Rock) Teachers indicate that the school is committed to improving teachers instructional practice through professional development focused on increasing student engagement. Insight survey results increase from 72% to 85%. School s Priority: Continue to use data-driven instruction to support in identifying teacher needs regarding best practices to engage all learners. Problems: 1.) Lack of awareness around best practices to engage learners of varying learning styles and abilities (Given the goals identified, what problem needs to be addressed to achieve these goals?) School Leader Responsible: TLAC committee Administration Desired Outcome: (What will be different if you are successful in addressing this priority?) All teachers will engage in using Teach Like a Champion strategies to better engage students while increasing systems for efficiency and maximize learning time. Root Cause(s) to Address Hypothesis of Priority: (What do you believe is at the heart of this problem? What evidence do you have to support this hypothesis?) Procedures are not routine in classrooms and some teacher instruction is not engaging students to keep students on task and responsible for their learning. Classroom observations support and discipline referrals illustrate the need for school wide strategies to support in this area. 20

ACTIONS Critical Action to Address Root Cause & Achieve Desired Outcome Person Completing Action Timeline Resources Needed / Source Teach Like a Champ book study that focuses on effective management and instructional practices. All teachers will video tape their classrooms with the focus on targeting TLAC strategies and practice most specifically on checking for understanding. Cravetz, Anderson, Valcin. Martorana Aug-Jan Professional development on Teach Like a Champion strategies Teacher led classroom observations leaving feedback for each other Indicator Date Evidence to Determine Progress Toward Achieving Desired Outcome PROGRESS INDICATORS Potential Adjustments 11/2016 Increased scores on fall Insight Survey 8/16-6/17 Reduced number of discipline referrals 21

Request for Waiver 1. Insert the waivers you are requesting Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12] 2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption. 115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12] 3. Please state how the waiver will be used. Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes. 4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals. This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals. 22