District Improvement Plan 2016/2017 Preparing Today for a Competitive Tomorrow Tina Herrington, Superintendent 2100 N. Fulton Wharton, TX 77488 (979) 532-6200 therrington@whartonisd.net Date Reviewed: Date Approved: DMAC Solutions Page 1 of 48 1/22/2017
Mission Wharton I.S.D. will provide exceptional instruction to every student, every day, with a spirit of warmth, friendliness, and personal pride. Vision Preparing Today for a Competitive Tomorrow Nondiscrimination Notice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. DMAC Solutions Page 2 of 48 1/22/2017
No Child Left Behind Performance Goals (These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2016/2017 school year.) Goal 1. Goal 2. Goal 3. Goal 4. Goal 5. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning. All students will graduate from high school. DMAC Solutions Page 3 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 1. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Increased achievement in the four core areas (English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) 1. Teachers will be engaged in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) meetings on each campus as an ongoing process in which teams will work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. (Title I SW: 1,2,4,8,9,10) (Title I TA: 2,6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2) 2. Professional Development will be provided for all core content areas, as well as supplemental training to support student achievement. (Target Group: All) 3. Vertically aligned teams will attend Lead4Ward trainings on data driven decision making and content standards to improve instruction. (Title I SW: 8) (Title I TA: 1,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Teacher(s) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, Director of Technology, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) Sept. 2016 - June 2017 Ongoing (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Summative - Agendas and signin sheets will be collected from the Professional Learning Community Meetings. Summative - Attendees will complete a session evaluation at the end of each session Summative - Formative: 100% of the Core Instructional Area Teachers will be trained on the use of data and content standards to make instructional decision. Informal assessments will be conducted by the teachers on a regular basis throughout the school year, teachers will reteach and provide interventions based on the data and contentstandards. Summative: Evidence of informal assessments will be done throughout the year and noted on classroom walkthroughs and observations. DMAC Solutions Page 4 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 1. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Increased achievement in the four core areas (English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) 4. Curriculum based assessments (CBA's) will be developed and administered as a tool for data driven decision making. (Title I SW: 8,9) (Target Group: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th) (NCLB: 1) 5. TEKS resource system will be used as a planning resource in core subjects of grades K -12. The Year at a Glance (YAG) will be used as the scope and sequence for core subject areas for grades K - 12. (Title I SW: 2) (Title I TA: 1,3,6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5) 6. Administrators and teachers will be trained on the use of T-TESS as the teacher evaluation tool. (Title I SW: 1,2) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Superintendent, Teacher(s) April 2017 June 2016 - June 2017 (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL, Summative - The data from the CBA will be used to prepare students for success on summative assessments including the STAAR test for spring 2017. Summative - 100% of the core instructional area lesson plans and curriculum documents will support the use of the TEKS Resource System. Summative - Formative: 100% of administrators and instructional coordinators will complete the three days of required training to utilize the T- TESS instrument. Observations will be conducted on each teacher. Certificate of completion and renewal will be maintained by Human Resources. Summative: Appraisal and walk through data will reflect that 100% of teachers are using research based strategies. DMAC Solutions Page 5 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 1. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Increased achievement in the four core areas (English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) 7. District Leadership Team will meet with campus principals individually to hold Data Analysis Team Meetings. These meetings will be held four times during the school year and focus on campus level data and problem solving to meet the needs of the students on the campuses. (Title I SW: 1,2,10) (Title I TA: 8) (Target Group: All) 8. DMAC Solutions will be used to analyze STAAR State Assessment data to plan interventions for students. Teachers will be provided training as needed to support the use of DMAC Solutions. (Title I SW: 8) (Target Group: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th) (NCLB: 1) 9. DMAC Solutions will be utilized as a resource by teachers to create assessments for the core instructional areas in grades 3-12. Unit assessments will be made to align with the units as identified by the TEKS Resource System. The unit assessment data will be used to make instructional decisions and provide re-teaching of concepts not mastered. (Title I SW: 8) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s), Superintendent Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Teacher(s) ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Teacher(s) October, January, March, April, June Once every six weeks (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Summative - Formative: Sign-in sheets from the Data Analysis Team meetings. Agendas and handouts. Summative: Data will be collected and used to determine the needs of the students. Summative - After training core teacher to use DMAC,data reports and student profiles will reflect that teachers and campus facilitators utilize the system a minimum of ten times a year. Summative - Data will be provided by the principals at the quarterly Data Analysis Team Meetings. Teachers will discuss the data in Professional Learning Community Meetings at least once each six weeks. DMAC Solutions Page 6 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 1. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Increased achievement in the four core areas (English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) 10. The district will support Cohort #3 of the ROAR Academy - Early College High School with Wharton County Junior College. The students in the ROAR Academy will begin the program in the FALL of 2016. The students will be afforded many opportunities to become college ready by being enrolled in college courses. Chromebooks will be provided for all ROAR Academy students. (Title I SW: 2,10) (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 8th) (NCLB: 1,5) 11. The district will develop and utilize a three year staff development plan to avoid a fragmented approach to training. (Title I SW: 2,4,9,10) (Title I TA: 3,6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 12. Strengthen strategic planning efforts and stimulate sustainable change through a data driven process incorporating tools from the Texas Center for School and District, to provide a comprehensive, objective analysis of the system safeguards and critical success factors (special education, ELL and bilingual). (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2) Counselor(s), Principal, Superintendent Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, Director of Technology, District Testing Coordinator, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Response to Intervention Teachers, Science Instructional Specialist Counselor(s), Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Response to Intervention Teachers, Science Instructional Specialist, Special Ed Teachers, Superintendent, Teacher(s) Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2017 September 2016- July, 2017 (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL, Summative - Number of students who are enrolled for Fall 2016 in the ROAR Academy. Summative: The district will actively recruit students in the Spring of 2017 with a 10% increase in student participation. Summative - The curriculum management plan will be completed by July, 2019 and reflect professional development needs based on current findings. Summative - Summative-Data reports will be generated and reviewed by PLC teams using the materials from the Texas Center for School and District Support. DMAC Solutions Page 7 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 2. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Increase offerings and student participation in Career and Technology Education. 1. The district will respond to the requirements of House Bill 5 by increasing the Career and Technology Offerings for the students of Wharton High School. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 5) 2. The district will continue to increase the enrollment of students in CTE course at Wharton High School. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 5) 3. The district will expand the number of CTE offerings that result in certifications or state license. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 5) 4. CTE courses will be provided with updated equipment to enable students tocreate products and projects that can be displayed and demonstrated throughout the community. (Target 5. The district Group: will 9th, collaborate 10th, 11th, with 12th) WCJC (NCLB: on 5) the offering of CTE courses that will allow students a seamless transition to programs of study at their institution. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 5) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, Principal Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Director of School Improvement, Director of Technology, Principal Director of Student Services, Principal, Teacher(s) Director of Student Services, Principal, Teacher(s) Summer 2017 Summer 2017 May 2017 (F)CTE Funds - Carl Perkins, (F)CTE Funds - Carl Perkins (F)CTE Funds - Carl Perkins, (F)CTE Funds - Carl Perkins, Director of Student Services Ongoing (F)CTE Funds - Carl Perkins, Summative - The Wharton High School course offerings will include increased courses in the area of Career and Technology Education. The students will be counseled to select a career pathway that will match their interest and to begin with the foundational courses. Summative - The enrollment of students for the 2016-2017 school year will be reported at a regular school board meeting with a goal of a 15% increase. The report will also include contact hours generated through the participation. Summative - The number of CTE courses that result in certifications or licenses will be reported at a regular school board meeting. Summative - Completed projects on display or being demonstrated. Summative - Enrollment of students who enter WCJC will have a 10% increase for Fall 2015. DMAC Solutions Page 8 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 3. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Provide a fully aligned system for instructional delivery in the district. 1. The district will fully implement the TEKS Resource System Year at a Glance as the planning tool for all core instructional areas. The Year at a Glance will outline the scope and sequence for instruction in Reading/ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1) 2. All teachers in grades 3-12 will use the TEKS Resource System for their Unit Assessments to verify student mastery of content in the core instructional areas. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1) 3. Provide additional support for newly hired teachers or newly assigned teachers as needed on the implementation and utilization of TEKS Resource System using the content area specialist from Region III - ESC. (Title I SW: 10) (Title I TA: 4) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1) 4. Campuses will provide opportunities for vertical alignment meetings across content areas so allow teachers to use the TEKS Vertical Alignment Documents to discuss the alignment of the TEKS and mastery of prerequisite skills. (Title I SW: 1,2,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1) Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist, Teacher(s) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Response to Intervention Teachers, Science Instructional Specialist Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Student Services, Director of Technology, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Science Instructional Specialist Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist August 2015 - June 2016 Twice Yearly (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Summative - Lesson 100% of lesson plans for core instructional areas will reflect the scope and sequence of the TEKS Resource System. Summative: Lead4Ward heat maps will be used to determine a 10% or higher increase in the students who have mastered the prerequisite skills when moving onto new grade levels or concepts. Summative - Data reports will be generated and reviewed at least once each six-weeks in each of the core academic areas. Teachers will be involved in disaggregation of data during professional learning communities and DATA meetings. Summative - Documentation of training provided. Summative - Sign-in sheets and agendas from vertical content meetings. DMAC Solutions Page 9 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 3. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Provide a fully aligned system for instructional delivery in the district. 5. Provide professional development to include research based strategies for instruction. (NCLB: 1,2) Director of Student Services, ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Math Instructional Specialist, Science Instructional Specialist August 2016-July 2017 (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, DMAC Solutions Page 10 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 4. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Target all areas of academic need. 1. Ensure that GT/Advanced courses are offered to students on all campuses and AVID is offered at WJH (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: GT) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Director of Student Services, Gifted & Talented Teachers, Principal(s) Title I Summative - Formative: Master Schedules will list course offerings. Student Schedules will reflect their assignment in courses. Instructional rounds and Powerwalks will document that the students are engaged in these classes. Summative: List of advanced G/T classes on each campus with teachers and number of students enrolled. 2. Ensure efficient operation of CTE counseling at Wharton High School (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 8th) (NCLB: 5) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), CTE Teachers, Director of Student Services, Principal (F)CTE Funds Summative - Formative: Counselor appointments held between counselors and students. CTE counselors attending training throughout the school year. Summative: End of the Year CTE Evaluation, number of students enrolled in CTE courses, CTE contact hours. 3. Maintain dual credit/college readiness courses, and Early College High School at WHS (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 5) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I, Principal Local funds (L)WCJC Tuition Assistance Program Early College High School Summative - Formative: Number of students enrolled and successful in courses. Summative: Post graduate reports that reflect the number of graduates that move on to post secondary institutes. DMAC Solutions Page 11 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 4. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Target all areas of academic need. 4. Continue to promote the ROAR Academy WHS/WCJC Early College High School for 9th Grade Students for 2016-2017. Students will be challenged and supported to be college ready and enroll in their first college course for Spring 2017. (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: 9th) (NCLB: 1,5) 5. Publish all SAT/ACT and TSI dates and locations for testing and communicate this information to all students. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 8th) (NCLB: 5) 6. Ensure that English as a Second Language and Bilingual programs are offered in compliance with all state guidelines to meet the needs of the English Language Learners of the District. (Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 2) 7. Continuation of a Balanced Literacy Initiative for the district that supports research based instructional practices for grades PreK - 5. (Title I SW: 2,3,4,7,8,9) (Target Group: PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB: 1,2) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Principal, Superintendent Counselor(s) September 2016 - Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) ELA Instructional Specialist, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) July 2017 (L)WCJC Tuition Assistance Program, Title I (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL, (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Summative - Formative: Number of students enrolled in the program. Summative: Sustainability of the ROAR Program. The school year will see 90% of the student retained in the program. Summative - Fliers, Newsletters, Websites and Newspaper postings. Summative - TELPAS results, LPAC Meetings, Student Performance Summative - Formative: Trainings, PLC Meetings, TPRI DATA, STAAR Results, Progress Monitoring Measures. Classroom observations and Powerwalks will document the use of the balanced literacy practices in classrooms. 8. Implement technology to deliver a Principal(s) August 2016- (S)State Compensatory Summative - Formative: comprehensive curriculum to enhance high Teacher Students identified and serviced school program. (Title I SW: 10) (Target in the school program. Group: LEP, SPED, At Risk) (NCLB: 1,2,5) Summative: Reduction by 20% in retentions and success on the D STAAR assessment. 1/22/2017 MAC Solutions e 12 of 48
Goal 1. Objective 4. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Target all areas of academic need. 9. WISD will develop and implement a premier STEM program at WJH and WHS as approved by the TEA STEM Designation. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Principal(s), Teacher(s) Summative - Summative evaluation will be conducted based on TSTEM guidelines DMAC Solutions Page 13 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 1. Objective 5. Focus on strengthening all areas of the instructional program including but not limited to STEM and CTE program. Use appropriate supplemental programs and activities to increase student achievement. 1. An alignment of the Response to Intervention program will take place across the district. (Title I SW: 1,2,9,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2) 2. Research based intervention programs and strategies will be implemented across the district. (Title I SW: 1,2,9,10) (Target Group: ESL, LEP, SPED, AtRisk, Dys) (NCLB: 1) 3. Provide tutorials for struggling learners on campuses as needed. (Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group: AtRisk) (NCLB: 1) 4. A consistent universal screener will be used across the district for grades PK - 8 in the areas of reading and math. (Title I SW: 1,8) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, Principal(s), Special Ed Teachers, Teacher(s) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Director of Student Services, Dyslexia specialist, ELA Instructional Specialist, Math Instructional Specialist, Principal(s), Science Instructional Specialist Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Counselor(s), Principal(s), Response to Intervention Teachers, Teacher(s) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) November 2017 September 2016 - BOY, MOY amd EOY (F)Title I, (F)Title I,, (S)State Compensatory (F)Title I, (S)State Compensatory Summative - A district Response to Intervention plan will be distributed across the district. Summative - Classroom observations will provide detailed information regarding the interventions being used in the district. Summative - Logs of students who participated in tutorials Summative - Data will be reviewed in PLC, DATA and RTI meetings to make instructional decisions for students. 100% of the students in grades PK - 8 will participate in the Universal Screener for BOY, MOY and EOY Assessments. DMAC Solutions Page 14 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 2. Objective 1. Improve integration of technology to enhance instruction Ensure that the district is supporting the use of instructional technology. 1. Evaluate the network and hardware capabilities of the district. (Target Group: All) 2. Implement a replacement cycle for all technology hardware in the district. (Target Group: All) 3. Staff will submit electronic work orders regarding their technology support needs to the technology department (Target Group: All) Deputy Superintendent, Director of Operations, Director of Technology Deputy Superintendent, Director of Technology Deputy Superintendent, Director of Technology, Principal(s), Teacher(s) Spring 2017 Summative - Review of services will be completed by April 2017 that will evaluate 100% of the network and hardware capabilities of the district. December 2017 Summative - Review of technology replacement cycle. Summative - 100% of work orders have been addressed. DMAC Solutions Page 15 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 2. Objective 2. Improve integration of technology to enhance instruction Provide professional development activities to support the use of instructional technology. 1. Technology Training will be offered to faculty and staff. (Target Group: All) 2. Texas Gateways will be shared with the teachers as a tool for professional growth. (Target Group: All) Director of Technology, District Technology Integration Specialist, Executive Director of C & I Director of Technology monthly Summative - Sign-in sheets and agenda. 100% of teachers will participate in the technology training during the inservice days. Summative - Attendance at PLC meetings to share the tools. 75% of the teaching staff will participate ins some form of professional growth with project share. DMAC Solutions Page 16 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 1. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: All schools staffed with capable teachers, support staff and administrators who demonstrate genuine concern for students and parents. 1. A Professional Learning Community Book study conducted by the district leadership team on school improvement and transformation (Title I SW: 2) (Target Group: All) Executive Director of C & I Monthly Summative - Formative - Schedule for the discussion of the book during the Instructional Leadership Team Meetings. 2. The administrative team will complete Part 2 training and utilizing a district created Datawalk Protocol as a tool to conduct classroom walkthroughs. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) 3. Research based instructional practices will be observed in classrooms. Walk through data will demonstrate if the research based instructional practices are being utilized (Title I SW: 9) (Title I TA: 3) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) 4. Administrators will continue Lead4Ward training at Region III - ESC on the Accountability and the use of data Fall, 2016. (Title I SW: 1,4,10) (Target Group: All) 5. Provide Gifted and Talented foundational training for all new G/T teachers as required by state law - 30 hour training (Title I SW: 4,10) (Target Group: GT) (NCLB: 3) Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s), Superintendent Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s), Superintendent Executive Director of C & I, Superintendent Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I, Gifted & Talented Teachers Training by February 2017 September 2016 - Fall 2016 December 2017 (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Summative - 100% of the leadership team reading and discussing the book as part of the Instructional Leadership Team Meetings. Summative - 100% of campus administrators and members of the instructional leadership team will complete a minimum of ten walkthroughs using the McRel Powerwalks weekly. Summative - Indicator on the T- TESS walkthroughs will identify the research based instructional practices that are being fully implemented by classroom teachers. Summative - Formative: Certificates of Attendance Summative: Use of Lead4Ward tools in PLC meetings and the use of the Lead4Ward application in DMAC Summative - Certificates of Attendance. 100% of teachers assigned to teach gifted and talented identified courses will complete their required 30 hours of training by the end of the first semester. DMAC Solutions Page 17 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 1. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: All schools staffed with capable teachers, support staff and administrators who demonstrate genuine concern for students and parents. 6. Provide required 6 hour update to appropriate GT teachers annually. (Title I SW: 4) (Target Group: GT) 7. Provide all new teachers a mentor teacher as support through their first year of teaching. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I Director of Professional Development, Director of School Improvement August 2015 and Oct. 2015 (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Summative - Sign in sheet and discussion guide completed by all teachers who attending the training on August 22, 2014 or certificate of attendance from a training provided by Region III - ESC Summative - Formative: Documentation of mentoring meetings completed and turned into the HR office with specific timelines. 8. Conduct recruitment activities including the creation and production of promotional informaiton to ensure highly qualified personnel in all positions. (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) 9. The district will partner with the business community for help in acclimating new hires from outside of the area. (Title I SW: 3,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 10. The district will offer a "Grow Your Own" program through a partnership with University Texas at Arlington and Lamar University for bachelor and masters online degrees. (Title I SW: 5) (Title I TA: 3) (Target Group: All) Personnel Director November 2016 - March & April 2017 Executive Director of C & I, Personnel Director, Superintendent Director of Professional Development Aug. 2016 - July 2017 July 2017 (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement (O)Local Districts Summative: 100% of New Teachers Participate in the Mentoring Program and remain in the profession. Summative - WISD will attend a minimum of six job fairs for 2016-2017. Job Fairs at various universities and maintain a list of job fairs and applicants received as a result of attendance at the job fairs. Summative - Summative to be completed in Summative - Summative evaluation to be completed in June of 2016 DMAC Solutions Page 18 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 1. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: All schools staffed with capable teachers, support staff and administrators who demonstrate genuine concern for students and parents. 11. The district will provide compliance trainings through Public School Works for faculty, staff, and substitutes. Deputy Superintendent, Personnel Director August/Septembe r 2016 Summative - Transcripts of completed training sessions. DMAC Solutions Page 19 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 2. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: All staff meeting 100% certification requirements for their positions held 1. Analyze personnel records of all teachers and staff to ensure that all meet Highly Qualified status. (Title I SW: 3,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) 2. Provide information to staff about educational opportunities to advance their education. (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) 3. Training and preparation will be provided to teachers including Sheltered Instruction and instructional strategies to address student learning needs.(title I SW: 4) (Target Group: ESL, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 3) 4. Training and preparation will be provided to teachers who are working on additional certification goals in high needs areas that will benefit the district in providing services to students. (Example: ESL/Bilingual & Dual Credit) (Title I SW: 4) (Target Group: ESL, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 3) 5. Actively recruit teachers to fill critical shortage areas required by federal and state guidelines. (Example: Bilingual/ESL) (Title I SW: 3,5) (Target Group: ESL, LEP, PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB: 2,3) 6. Utilize a web-based application to manage the human resources process. (Title I SW: 5,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3) Deputy Superintendent, Personnel Director Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s) Executive Director of C & I, Personnel Director, Superintendent Personnel Director, Principal(s), Superintendent October 2016 (F)Title I, Summative - NCLB Highly qualified annual report filed reflecting 100% of WISD staff meeting Highly Qualified status. August 2016 and Oct. 2017 July 2017 (F)Title I Title 1 (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, Title III Bilingual / ESL (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement, (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement (F)Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Summative - Various colleges and universities will be invited to be present during the inservice days and workdays during the school year to share information regarding their programs. Summative - The district will increase the number of personal required in the district to meet the needs of the ESL/Bilingual students by 15% and also to increase dual credit offerings in the district by 15%. Summative - The district will increase the number of personal required in the district to meet the needs of the ESL/Bilingual students by 15% and also to increase dual credit offerings in the district by 15%. Summative - Number of staff hired for critical shortage areas. Summative - Highly qualified applicants will be considered for hiring. DMAC Solutions Page 20 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 3. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: Competitive compensation packages offered to staff in relation to school districts of similar size and location. 1. Student enrollment will be monitored closely at the campus levels to look for factors that are impacting changes in enrollment. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) 2. Investigate teacher stipends being paid for shortage areas by school districts in the regional area. (Target Group: ESL, LEP, 11th, 12th) (NCLB: 3) PEIMS Personnel, Principal(s), Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Deputy Superintendent, Superintendent May 2015 - July 2016 (F)Title I (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL Summative - Analyze data provided by the principals for patterns regarding student growth and also any factors that are resulting in student withdrawals. Summative - Evaluation of stipends will be used to recommend salaries for the shortage areas for 2015-2016 DMAC Solutions Page 21 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 3. Objective 4. Attract and retain quality personnel, as measured by: Provide additional incentives to promote positive attitude among staff 1. School Board Commendations will be provided for "above and beyond" accomplishments by the staff and community members. (Target Group: All) 2. Teacher and Staff are recognized throughout the school year with motivational events. (Target Group: All) Principal(s), Superintendent May 2017 Principal(s), Superintendent Summative - Appropriate staff and community members are commended at school board meetings. Summative - Positive relations exist between administration and teachers. 3. Employees will be recognized for their contributions to the district with service awards and an annual banquet at retirement. (Target Group: All) Summative - Photos in the newspaper, campus newsletters and records of motivational events. Superintendent May - 2017 Summative - Employees are recognized at annual events. DMAC Solutions Page 22 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 4. Objective 1. Build strong parent and community partnerships, as measured by: Parent support groups will be maintained and actively operated on all campuses. 1. The district will establish and maintain Parent/Teacher organizations and/or Booster Clubs on most campuses. (Title I SW: 6) (Title I TA: 7) (Target Group: All) Parent Volunteers, Principal(s), Teacher(s) Summative - Formative: Positive benefit to students and staff, increased involvement of parents and community in schools. 2. All campuses will maintain their campus websites. (Title I SW: 6) (Title I TA: 7) (Target Group: All) Campus Webmasters, Director of Technology, Principal(s) Summative: Documentation that a group exists on each campus. Ongoing Summative - Formative: Campus webmasters will keep the campus pages updated. Summative: All campuses will keep their campus websites updated with current information. 3. Parents will be provided parental access to their student's grades and attendance. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All) Director of Student Services, Executive Director of C & I Summative - Formative: 100% of the instructional staff will be trained and entering data into the platform. Summative: Number of parents who utilize the platform and number of accesses to the platform. 4. The district will use School Messenger to notify parents of school events. Parents will be allowed to select that these notifications be sent as voice messages, text messages or emails. (Title I TA: 7) (Target Group: All) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Principal(s) Summative - Formative: Increased parent and community attendance at school events by 10% during 2015-2016. Summative: Data reports from program with number of messages sent and calls answered. DMAC Solutions Page 23 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 4. Objective 1. Build strong parent and community partnerships, as measured by: Parent support groups will be maintained and actively operated on all campuses. 5. Campuses will include a campus wide newsletter with each report card that shares specials events and news regarding the campus. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All) 6. The district will maintain a School Health Advisory Committee (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) Principal(s), Superintendent Each Six Weeks Summative - Formative: Newsletters will be monitored by the Superintendent. School Nurse, SHAC Committee Summative: Parents will have increased communication with the school throughout the school year. Summative - Formative: Four Meetings will be held during the school year. Summative: Annual report will be presented to the Wharton ISD Board of Trustees at a regular school board meeting. DMAC Solutions Page 24 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 4. Objective 2. Build strong parent and community partnerships, as measured by: Community groups will be effectively involved in the support of schools and students. 1. The district will work to increase communications to all segments of the community. This will be accomplished through the use of the district website, Facebook, Twitter, newspaper articles, campus marquees and timely communications. (Target Group: All) 2. The district will maintain and support IMPACT Memorandum of Understanding with the Boys and Girls Club. Classroom space will be provided at each campus with IMPACT students. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5) 3. The district will maintain a partnership with the Upbring - Head Start Program at Hopper Elementary School. (Title I SW: 7,10) (Target Group: ECD, AtRisk, PRE K) (NCLB: 4) 4. Meetings will be held with future parents of Wharton I.S.D. students (Title I SW: 6,10) (Target Group: PRE K) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Campus Webmasters, Counselor(s), Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, Director of Technology, Executive Director of C & I, Principal(s), Special Ed Teachers, Superintendent, Teacher(s) Austust 2016 - July2017 Superintendent July 2017 Director of Student Services, Superintendent Sept. 2016 - June 2017 Pending inpsections Principal February 2017 - May 2017 Summative - Increased attendance by parents and community members at school sponsored events. Summative - Program activities will be conducted in agreement with the Memorandum of Understanding. Summative - Formative - All staff hired for the program and all classes will be full. Summative: 100% of Head Start students will demonstrate readiness for PreK or Kindergarten program. Summative - Formative: Meeting scheduled and held with parents of community daycare centers. Summative: Number of students enrolled in PreK and Kindergarten will be evaluated. DMAC Solutions Page 25 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 4. Objective 2. Build strong parent and community partnerships, as measured by: Community groups will be effectively involved in the support of schools and students. 5. The district will implement a District Ambassador group that will become more informed of the operations of the district and serve as advocates for the advancement of the district's goals. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All) Director of Professional Development, Director of School Improvement, Superintendent September 2016 - Summative - Agendas and sign in sheets from District Ambassador meetings. DMAC Solutions Page 26 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 4. Objective 3. Build strong parent and community partnerships, as measured by: There will be strong community attendance at school related events. 1. Submit photographs and articles about school events to campus webmasters, Technology Director, Superintendent and Wharton Journal Spectator. (Target Group: All) 2. Offer incentives or door prizes to attendees of school related events. (Target Group: All) 3. Campuses will hold "Theme Days for homecoming, spirit week, red ribbon week, etc. At least one community pep rally will be held on the downtown square. (Target Group: All) 4. Teachers of the Wharton I.S.D. will receive a district pass that grants them free admission to all home athletic events with the exception of football games. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th) Assistant Principal(s), Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Campus Webmasters, Counselor(s), Director of Technology, Principal(s) Principal(s) Principal(s) September 2016 - January 2017 Summative - Formative: Photographs and articles submitted throughout the school year. Summative: Increased community awareness of school related events. Summative - Increased attendance at school events by 10% for the 2016-2017 school year. Summative - Formative: Pep rally themes planned, needed items ordered. Summative: Events held at Wharton High School will increase school spirit among students, staff and community members. Athletic Director August 2016 (O)Local Districts Summative - Formative: Number of teachers attending athletic events. Summative: Passes distributed to teachers, increased teacher support of student athletes. DMAC Solutions Page 27 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 5. Objective 1. Provide a safe, positive learning environment where all students are valued, as measured by: Facilities are provided that are safe, secure and efficient. 1. The facility needs assessment will be evaluated and prioritized for all facilities in the district. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 2. The district will ensure safe and secure facilities by evaluating and making appropriate modifications. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) 3. The district will provide clean, efficient, and effective instructional environments through proactive maintenance and modifications. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) Director of Operations, Superintendent Deputy Superintendent, Director of Operations, Superintendent Deputy Superintendent, Director of Operations Summer 2017 Summative - Facility needs assessment will be reported to the Wharton I.S.D. Board of Trustees in August 2016. Ongoing Summative - Preventative Maintenance Schedule will be created and maintained throughout the district. Ongoing Summative - Preventative Maintenance Schedule will be created and maintained throughout the district. DMAC Solutions Page 28 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 5. Objective 2. Provide a safe, positive learning environment where all students are valued, as measured by: A high percentage of students are actively engaged in school sponsored events. 1. Coaches at WJHS and WHS will monitor student athlete grades and ensure athletes attend study hall and tutorial sessions. (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th) Athletic Director, Principal May 2017 Summative - Formative: List of students needing assistance with grades. Sign-in sheets from tutorials and study hall will document students who have attended. Summative: Tutorial Sessions and study hall sessions will be held, increase win student athlete grades and in number of athletes participating in school reports. 2. Increase number of students participating and achieving high honors in school sponsored activities and competitions. (Example: FFA, Rodeo Art, Band, Theater, Choir, UIL Academic Contest, Speech and Debate, JROTC) (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th) Principal(s), Teacher(s) May 2017 Summative - Formative: Competitions will be held, honors awarded to students and/or organizations. Students will receive recognition at regular school board meetings and be featured in the local newspaper. Summative: 10% increase in students participating and achieving high honors. 3. The staff of Wharton I.S.D. will support students as they participate in extracurricular activities and encourage them to excel at high levels of competition. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group: All) Principal(s) August 2016- Summative - Increased attendance at student events and competitions. DMAC Solutions Page 29 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 5. Objective 3. Provide a safe, positive learning environment where all students are valued, as measured by: Bright, attractive classrooms and facilities exist that are free of drugs and weapons. 1. The district will study the utilization of the Hopper building (Target Group: PRE K) 2. Monitor and schedule campus repairs as appropriate and needed (Target Group: All) 3. Monitor campus lawns and all areas around buildings for needed attention on a regular basis. A routine maintenance schedule will be utilized for all ground keeping responsibilities. (Target Group: All) 4. Ongoing evaluation of GCA performance (Target Group: All) 5. Exploration of service options for custodial services in the district. (Target Group: All) Director of Operations, Superintendent July 2017 Summative - Effective use of the Hopper building to best serve the needs of the district. Director of Operations Ongoing Summative - Formative: Maintenance requests will be tracked in an online system throughout the school year. Summative: All campus repairs will be made in a timely manner, improved image of the school will exist in the community. Director of Operations Ongoing Summative - Formative: Regular inspection of the grounds by the Director of Operations. Director of Operations Director of Operations, Superintendent November 2016 - March & April 2017 Summative: Improvement in the appearance of all campus and district grounds. Summative - Analysis of monthly performance reports to determine the effectiveness of the services provided by GCA. Summative - Review of findings of service options by the Superintendent and Director of Operations to be made by May 2016. DMAC Solutions Page 30 of 48 1/22/2017
Goal 5. Objective 4. Provide a safe, positive learning environment where all students are valued, as measured by: A large percentage of students are compliant with school regulations and conduct expectations. 1. Refresher training provided on the use of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports at Sivells,Wharton Elementary School,WJH. The campuses will emphasize the components of this behavior support system on the campuses with all students. (Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group: PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB: 4) Assistant Principal(s), Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services, Principal, Principal(s), Special Ed Teachers (O)Local Districts, (S)Local Funds Summative - Formative: Training provided by campus administrators and Region III - ESC on the use of the PBIS system in August 2016 during the inservice days. Campus Administrators will also follow-up with topics during PLC meetings. Summative: Decrease number of discipline referrals, increase time in class for instruction. 2. All students in the district will be provided preventive instruction on cyberbullying. (Target Group: All) Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction, Director of Technology, Principal(s), Teacher(s) : (O)Local Districts Summative - Formative: Documented instruction completed on each campus while students are in computer labs in PreK - 8th grade. Students at WHS will complete this training during an advisory class or class assemblies. 3. A District-Wide Student handbook and Director of Student Services, Student Code of Conduct will consistently apply Superintendent all expectations and consequences for all students in the district. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) 4. An online bullying student reporting system will be utilized district wide on the district website. The website will be monitored by an administrator on a regular basis. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4) Director of Student Services, Principal(s) Summative: Instruction completed and a decrease documented in number of incidents involving cyber bullying. August 2016 Summative - Formative: The Student Handbooks and Student Code of Conduct will be reviewed and approved by the WISD Board of Trustees July 2017 Summative - A log will be kept of all bullying reports and the actions taken as a result of the reporting. DMAC Solutions Page 31 of 48 1/22/2017