PROGRESS: 0% (0 of 31 Action Items Complete) The following report is filtered by active items, all statuses, all funding sources, all assignments, all tags, and all goals. SCIP 2016-2017 Shepherd School Improvement Goal: Goal Detail: as measured by growth of the same student cohorts. Baseline data from the 2016 AZ Merit. Growth achieved as measured by the 2017 AZ Merit. 7th Math:Shepherd Junior High will increase student scores in the mastery level categories of Proficient and Highly Proficient on the AZ Merit State Exam by 10%. This will show growth from 49.8% to 59.8%, using 2016 scores of the same student group (cohort) as a baseline and 2017 scores as a measure of that growth. 8th Math:Shepherd Junior High will increase student scores in the mastery level categories of Proficient and Highly Proficient on the AZ Merit State Exam by 10%. This will show growth from 42.1% to 52.1%, using 2016 scores of the same student group (cohort) as a baseline and 2017 scores as a measure of that growth. 7th ELA:Shepherd Junior High will increase student scores in the mastery level categories of Proficient and Highly Proficient on the AZ Merit State Exam by 10%. This will show growth from 44.8% to 54.8%, using 2016 scores of the same student group (cohort) as a baseline and 2017 scores as a measure of growth. 8th ELA:Shepherd Junior High will increase student scores in the mastery level categories of Proficient and Highly Proficient on the AZ Merit State Exam by 10%. This will show growth from 52.7% to 62.7%, using 2016 scores of the same student group (cohort) as a baseline and 2017 scores as a measure of growth. ELL:Shepherd has fewer than 10 English Language Learners on campus and as such will be serviced by Individualized Language Learner Plans. At least four goals will be assigned and reviewed quarterly in each of the four language areas for a total of 16 language goals taught alongside and embedded in content areas classes. Our goal is for each student to attain mastery of at least four ILLP goals by the end of the 2016-2017 year. Attendance:Maintain an attendance rate of at least 94% as measured by the end of 2016-2017 school year attendance report. Filing Cabinet Count 1 Strategy 1: Provide Strong Leadership School leadership (Principal, team leader, Title 1 Specialist, Dept. Chairs) will communicate high expectations among staff by ensuring authentic professional learning, shared decision-making, and datadriven instruction. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: Data Driven Professional Learning Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 1 of 12
Strategy 1: Provide Strong Leadership Action Step 1: Data Driven Professional Learning School Leadership (principal, team leader, Title 1 Specialist, dept. chairs) will monitor the evaluation process and system to drive the site's professional learning opportunities. Action Step 2: Professional Development School Leadership (principal, team leader, Title 1 Specialist, dept. chairs) will participate in the planning and delivery of job embedded professional development. Action Step 3: Shared Decision Making Principal will ensure that school staff and parents are involved in shared decision-making on issues focused on our school's vision and mission, through staff meetings, the Title 1 Committee, and PTO. Action Step 4: High Expectations School leadership (principal, team leader, Title 1 Specialist, dept. chairs) will ensure an equitable, respectful, and supportive environment that is focused on promoting high expectations and student achievement. Action Step 5. Mentor New Teachers Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 2 of 12
Strategy 1: Provide Strong Leadership Action Step 5. Mentor New Teachers School Administration, Title I Specialist, Department Chairs, and veteran teachers will observe, support, teach, and assist new teachers as needed throughout the school year. Professional development materials may be purchased to further this support. In Progress 09/22/2016 2: Strenghthen Instruction for all Students Staff will strengthen instruction for all students through use of best practices, job-imbedded instructional coaching and feedback, curriculum alignment with state standards, appropriate use of technology in classrooms, and by remaining current on instructional trends and issues. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: PD Focus Professional Development will focus on AVID methodologies and processes, Danielson's Framework for Teaching, research-based best practices, implementing Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards, strengthening the PLC process, how to analyze student/school data to drive instruction, and implementing MPS Strategic Initiatives. Administration and Title I Specialist will conduct classroom walk-throughs to determine professional development needs, encourage implementation and to foster accountability. Supplemental training and professional development may be purchased. Action Step 2: Coaching and Feedback All teachers receive job-embedded coaching with the principal, team leader, and/or the Title 1 School Improvement Specialist and are provided with regular feedback in order to improve and strengthen their teaching skills. Observance of students' classroom behaviors and academic achievement will determine if this action is effective. Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 3 of 12
2: Strenghthen Instruction for all Students Action Step 2: Coaching and Feedback Action Step 3: Curriculum Alignment and Focus Staff will plan lessons to align with ADE state standards in all subject areas. PLC teams will ask the four essential PLC questions and follow the PLC process to ensure all students are learning the same curriculum at high levels. Professional Development and PLC articulation time may be purchased to further this goal. Action Step 4: Inclusion Shepherd will continue the Inclusion Model for Special Education and ELL students to provide a Least Restrictive Environment. Amount of inclusion will be determined by student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Language Learner Plan. (ILLP) Action Step 5: Highly Qualified Teachers With assistance from Human Resources, site will hire only Appropriately Certified teachers and Highly Qualified Para-professionals., SPED Action Step 6: Professional Library Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 4 of 12
2: Strenghthen Instruction for all Students Action Step 6: Professional Library Site will grow and maintain a professional library to assist teachers in various areas of their Professional Development. Some books may be used during school-wide PD while others may be checked out by individual teachers as needed. Library is housed in the Title 1 School Improvement office. Materials may be purchased to update and maintain library. Action Step 7: Student access to computers All Math and ELA teachers will have classroom carts of tablets or Chromebooks for use every day starting August 15, 2016. Ed Tech trainers will be on hand weekly and by appointment for assistance. Professional Development through ERO will be encouraged along with PD on campus. Hardware, software, and materials may be purchased to facilitate use of technology. Timeline Notes Carts ready for use starting August 15th. STARS training for Math by August 25th. STARS training for ELA by September 28th., TECH TASKS 0 of 2 Complete Classroom Computer Carts In Progress Due 5/31/2017 All teachers will have access to either Lenovo or Chrome book carts by August 15, 2016. Carts will be used in regular instruction to create a Blended Learning Environment throughout the year. (School) ALEKS In Progress Due 5/31/2017 Title I budget will purchase ALEKS math software for use with math remediation, intervention, and differentiation. Program will be used via individual student accounts throughout the school year. (School) Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 5 of 12
3: Intervention Program for Struggling Students Staff will develop a multi-faceted intervention program for struggling students. Identification of students will be done primarily through regular monitoring of student progress through teachers and PLCs. Program components include AVID tutors, AVID Weekly supplemental instruction, instructional assistants, after-school tutoring, summer school, ALEKS math software and Read 180 software. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: Identify lowest achieving students Although school goal is based on movement into the "Proficient" and "Highly Proficient" range on AZ Merit, Shepherd staff will continue to focus on improving performance of our lowest achieving students as part of that goal. School wide data along with weekly PLCs and Department meetings will provide regular achievement information for review. Staff will use the PLC process to teach, assess, re-teach, re-assess, intervene, and enrich instructional opportunities for ALL students, especially those who are among our lowest achievers. Professional Development opportunities may be purchased and provided to further this process along with. Timeline Notes AZ Merit scores (by cohort) reviewed by site team by September 20, 2016., PD Action Step 2: After School Tutoring Site will implement a one-hour after-school tutoring program to reinforce or extend the regular classrooms' standards-based curriculum in reading, writing, and math. The lowest achieving students (see Action Step 1) will be targeted for this additional assistance. Teachers will be paid for their tutoring services beyond the normal school day. Professional Development opportunities may be sought out to improve effectiveness of tutoring program. Timeline Notes Schedule after school transportation. Approve staff hours for extra pay. Action Step 3: Instructional Assistant in math Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 6 of 12
3: Intervention Program for Struggling Students Action Step 3: Instructional Assistant in math Site will hire a highly qualified 29 hpw classroom instructional assistant to assist students who are enrolled in the double math period, during the regular school day. Evaluation to include an end of year formal classified evaluation and student achievement in the classroom. Action Step 4: Summer School Extended Learning (summer school) will be provided to eligible students who need remediation in math, reading, and writing. Program pre and post test scores to be used to determine program effectiveness. 06/01/2017-06/30/2017 Action Step 6: AVID Tutors Site will hire AVID trained and highly qualified college students to work with our AVID students two days per week in small group tutoring sessions during scheduled AVID classes. Tutor effectiveness to be evaluated by an 'After Tutorial Reflection' to be completed by students each session and reviewed by the classroom AVID teacher. Strategy 4: Data-Driven Decision Making Staff will make school-based decisions on a variety of available data sources. Evidence from the MPS Dashboard, STARS benchmark assessments, AZ Merit assessments, parent surveys, Panorama Student surveys, PLC discussions, etc. will be gathered and used to drive MPS Strategic Initiatives. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: PLC Data Use Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 7 of 12
Strategy 4: Data-Driven Decision Making Action Step 1: PLC Data Use Foster a Professional Learning Community culture throughout campus by maintaining PLC's in order to in order to analyze student achievement data, plan instruction, adjust instruction when necessary, and appropriately apply intervention strategies. The PLC process will be communicated to leadership with use of Google Drive folders. Action Step 2: Data Driven Instruction Teachers will individually and collaboratively review data (Assignments, assessments, benchmarks, homework, etc.) in order to plan for core instruction and intervention when needed. Evidence Based School Goals The multi-year school goal (WIG) and yearly sub-goals will be determined and written based on student achievement evidence. Furthermore, student cohort evidence will be used whenever possible to base goals on same-student performance. Timeline Notes In Progress 09/18/2016 School Incentive Goal Committee reviews AZ Merit Data by September 20, 2016 2016-2017 School goal written and posted on SCIP in ALEAT by September 30, 2016 Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 8 of 12
Strategy 5 : Coordination of Services Site will coordinate and integrate all federal, local, and state resources for the intention of maximizing student achievement and parental involvement. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: Parent/Literacy Nights Shepherd will host at least two family literacy nights each semester where hands-on reading and math strategies, STEM and Arizona College and Career Ready Standards information will be shared with parents. One of these evenings each semester will be an AVID parent night, where parents will learn about the Cornell Note taking system, AVID expectations, and the tutorial process. Will purchase outside contract services, light refreshments, junior high age appropriate books and materials to provide make and take learning activities for parents who attend our parent/literacy nights. Action Step 2: Multi-communication methods Administration and teachers will utilize various formats for communicating with all stakeholders. Examples may include phone, email, web site, online grade book, Remind 101, newsletter, news feeds, and parent/teacher conferences. Action Step 3: Provide Transition Program Transition program to junior high: In August of 2017, incoming students and parents will visit the Shepherd campus to participate in a schoolwide recognition of programs and classes available by the name of Planet Shepherd. 04/01/2017-08/15/2017 Action Step 4: Incentive Goals Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 9 of 12
Strategy 5 : Coordination of Services Action Step 4: Incentive Goals A leadership team will be formed in September of 2016 and meet regularly throughout the year to set, review, and maintain support for achieving a Shepherd School wide Incentive Goal for the 2016-2017 school year. Timeline Notes 09/01/2016-05/31/2017 Meeting Schedule: Sept. 8, 2016 Sept. 12, 2016 Sept. 16, 2016 Sept. 19, 2016 Oct. 18, 2016 Jan. 12, 2017 Mar. 21, 2017 Mar. 26, 2017 Action Step 5: Parent Volunteers Title 1 Clerk and Specialist will coordinate parent volunteer efforts on campus. Fry's Food Stores will help advertise. Clerk will maintain a calendar. Light refreshments may be purchased and provided for our volunteers on campus. Action Step 7: Provide Parent Education Shepherd Counselors will facilitate monthly, evening positive discipline for teens workshops for parents, focusing on problem solving vs. punishment, the importance of follow-through, and strategies for building strong families. Program will be evaluated by parent evaluations. Action Step 8: Student Mentor Program Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 10 of 12
Strategy 5 : Coordination of Services Action Step 8: Student Mentor Program Shepherd counselors will establish and maintain a student mentoring program to foster a bullyfree, school-wide culture of respect for diversity, and to ensure a safe and high-achieving student population. Materials may be purchased for this program. Strategy 6: SCIP Implementation The site's SCIP plan development, implementation, and evaluation will be an on-going process for the staff, Title 1 Committee, and other LEA stakeholders. Filing Cabinet Count 0 Action Step 1: Ongoing CNA and SCIP Review Title I committee will review the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and the School Continuous Improvement Plan at a minimum of 4 times throughout the school year as required by the Arizona Department of Education. Needs or Action Steps can be addressed at any Title I Committee meeting in addition to those required. Timeline Notes Annual Review on September 13, 2016 First Semester Review before December 16, 2017 Third Quarter Review before March 10, 2017 End of Year Review before May 22, 2017 *Others as needed Action Step 2: Determine Effective Actions Using evidence from regular CNA and SCIP reviews, the Title I Committee will determine if action steps need to be added, revised, or retired. Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 11 of 12
Strategy 6: SCIP Implementation Action Step 3: Technical Assistance Principal and Title I Specialist will coordinate with Ed Tech trainers and district services when needed to provide technical assistance campus-wide. Funding may be required to provide Professional Development for staff. (i.e. Canvas, Blended Learning), PD TASKS 1 of 1 Complete Google Drive Overview Completed Due 8/9/2016 Ed Tech Trainers will conduct an hour of Google Drive overview and training during August Teacher Inservice. Action Step 4: Annual Review of Plan An annual review will take place at the beginning of each school year with the Title I Committee. New Comprehensive Needs Assessment and starting point for new School Continuous Improvement Plan will be presented and approved. Timeline Notes In Progress 09/18/2016 08/01/2016-09/30/2016 Follow at a minimum the Quarterly Reviews as outlined on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment. SW TOTAL PLAN FUNDS: $0.00 Budgeted $0.00 Actual $0.00 Generated by ALEAT September 23, 2016 12:51 PM 12 of 12