Seminole County Public Schools The mission of the Seminole County Public Schools is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens. www.scps.k12.fl.us Altermese Bentley Elementary School Improvement Plan 2017-2018 1
Purpose and Outline of the SIP The SIP is intended to be the primary artifact used by every school with stakeholders to review data, set goals, create an action plan and monitor progress. A corollary at the district level is the District Improvement and Assistance Plan (DIAP), designed to help district leadership make the necessary connections between school and district goals in order to align resources. The Florida Department of Education encourages schools to use the SIP as a living document by continually updating, refining and using the plan to guide their work throughout the year. 1. Provide the school s mission statement Supportive Environment Bentley Elementary is committed to creating a nurturing and safe environment where students excel and diversity is appreciated. By working together with the home and the community, we challenge students to reach their maximum potential. 2. Provide the school s vision statement Altermese Bentley Elementary will be the premier elementary school in Seminole County and will be recognized for high standards, academic performance, and offering students customized education opportunities. 3. Describe how the school works at building positive relationships with families to increase involvement, including efforts to communicate the school's mission and vision, and keep parents informed of their child's progress. Teachers and administrators use multiple strategies to contact families, including but not limited to, (1) contacting families prior to the start of school to welcome the students to the new school year, (2) inviting families to curriculum nights and open house meetings to meet teachers and school staff and to learn about the curriculum, (3) providing access to school grades, progress monitoring data and other relevant achievement information through the SCPS Parent Information Network, (4) ensuring students show evidence of owning their data and scheduling student led conferences as applicable, (5) inviting families to participate in SAC and PTA Boards, (6) inviting families to attend PTA meetings and participate in school related events, (7) using multiple genres of social networking, as well as sending electronic/paper-based newsletters to families on a regular basis, (8) advertising events on school marquees, (9) and numerous other out-reach strategies developed by school staff. 2
4. Describe how the school ensures the social-emotional needs of all students are being met, which may include providing counseling, mentoring and other pupil services. The staff at Bentley ensures the social-emotional needs of all students are being met through character development activities such as Town Hall or class meetings. Referrals and recommendations to our mentoring and counseling programs are made through teacher identification, Student Study meetings, parent concerns, and academic/behavioral data. We have a network of administrators, teachers, special education professionals, and counselors who share information and collaborate on what is best for our students. We invest time in our students to create a safe environment in each classroom where teachers build relationships with students to encourage each student to achieve to his/her potential. College and Career Readiness Student Transition and Readiness 5. Describe the strategies the school uses to advance college and career awareness, which may include establishing partnerships with business, industry or community organizations Bentley Elementary has partnered with many businesses and organizations to provide students with college and career options. Advanced coursework in Math is offered to qualifying students in grades 4 and 5. Bentley also offers Talent Development and Gifted curriculum to students. Twice per year, Bentley offers STEAM nights for students and their families. These nights include STEAM activities for students to explore and learn through various experiments. Students even display their own STEAM project, similar to a science fair experience. Bentley has scheduled Mathnasium to share math centers in which families experience math together. Bentley also invites the Orlando Science Center to offer Bentley families science activities to explore together. Each year, the school hosts a Teach In where local businesses, community members, and parents come to become teachers for the day sharing about a wide variety of topics. During Black History month fraternities from local college campuses are invited to perform and share about college experiences with the students. 6. Identify the career and technical education programs available to students. Each Wednesday Bentley Elementary students participate in STEAM time for about 30 minutes. During this time, inquiry-based lessons are conducted to provide students additional opportunities in critical thinking and problem solving. Each grade level teaches coding to students as part of the CS2020 initiative. Students are taught different computer programming techniques within these lessons. Bentley also has a strong Super Scientist program in which volunteers conduct hands-on science experiments with the students. Bentley has partnered with College of Education students at Stetson to help grow the Super Scientist program. Bentley also offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs to teach students multiple technical and career-focused skills. Bentley clubs include: Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, SECME, Chess club, Art, Chorus, Student Council, Runner s Club, News Crew, Safety Patrol, and Math Club. 3
Essential Instructional Priority #1: Quality Instruction Elementary Essential Instructional Priorities A. Ensure Rigorous Instruction lessons aligned to Florida Standards; Webb s/marzano; (Ambitious Instruction) B. Monitor with Feedback ongoing feedback loop between teachers and students, focus on learning rather than teaching (Supportive Environment) C. Cultivate Purposeful PLC s (Collaborative Teachers) All SCPS schools serving K-8 students have an Early Warning system in place that is in compliance with s. 1001.42(18)(b), F.S.; SCPS academic intervention/support programs and/or dropout prevention programs reflected per s. 1003.53(2)(b), F.S. Indicators Target ELA Achievement 70% ELA Learning Gains 70% ELA Learning Gains of the Low 25% 70% Math Achievement 65% Math Learning Gains 65% Action Plan Strategy/Action Items Student-Owned Progress Monitoring Students will maintain data notebooks that will be updated regularly throughout the year. Teachers will meet with students to discuss their goals and steps needed to reach their goals. Lowest 30% will be monitored on a regular basis during MTSS meetings (6 week rotations) and data PLCs. Indicators Target Math Learning Gains of the Low 25% 60% Science 65% 5E Ambitious Instruction Very Strong 5E Collaborative Teachers Neutral Person(s) Responsible All Classroom Teachers/Students Classroom teachers Academic Support Team: Rachael Light, Sandy Fink, Kimberly Nolting, Leslie Jephson Garcia, Christine Sharpe Deliverable Due Date PD (Y/N) Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) Deliverable or Evidence of Completion May 2018 N Mid and End of Year Completed Data Notebook Signed Parent Conference form of Student-led conference by May 2018 May 2018 N iready diagnostics in January and May End of year iready growth reports. 4
Advanced Opportunities Support and Monitoring Students will be offered enrichment lessons such at STEAM time on Wednesdays, Talent Development, Mandarin Language classes, PRIMES classes, and the Digital Learning Lab. Garcia, Christine Sharpe Select Classroom and Special Area Teachers including: Serqet Barch, Paula Chen, Heather Sunderman, Matt Wood, and Mary Linda Swiatek May 2018 N iready diagnostics in January and May End of year iready growth reports. Teachers will participate in weekly PLC meetings. One PLC weekly will be devoted to data review and a second PLC will be devoted to team planning. Team planning will focus on standards-based instruction with special attention paid to question types within lessons. School-wide interventions will be scheduled for ELA. Math blocks will receive interventionist to support Tier 2 and 3 interventions. All students at Bentley will utilize an interactive Math notebook to problem solve and demonstrate conceptual knowledge through drawings and explanations. All classroom teachers participate in STEAM time Classroom teachers Academic Support Team: Sandy Fink, Kimberly Nolting Garcia, Christine Sharpe Assistant Principal; Christine Sharpe Instructional Coaches: Sandy Fink, Kimberly Nolting Instructional Coach: Kimberly Nolting All Math teachers/ students May 2018 Y Ongoing monitoring iready diagnostic reports, Unit assessments, District Science Assessment May 2018 N iready diagnostics in January and May Ongoing August 2017- May 2018 N iready Math diagnostics in January and May End of year iready growth reports. End of year iready growth reports. 5
Essential Instructional Priority #2: Conditions for Learning Build Positive Relationships and Culture (Supportive Environment) Indicators 5E Supportive Environment 5E_SE_Safety 5E_SE_Academic Personalism 5E_SE_Student-Teacher Trust Action Plan Strategy/Action Items Target Strong Neutral Very Strong Very Strong Conduct book study on the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace to stimulate a positive work environment Town Hall Meetings will be conducted in each classroom every Wednesday to promote PBS and character education. PD will be offered at the beginning of the year and an optional Microcredential will be offered throughout the year. Person(s) Responsible Garcia, Christine Sharpe Instructional Coach: Sandy Fink Behavior Specialist: James McNeil All Classroom Teachers Deliverable Due Date PD (Y/N) Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) May 2018 Y Will be revisited in staff meetings monthly May 2018 Y Mid and End of Year Behavior data will be reviewed Deliverable or Evidence of Completion 5 Essential data improvement Decreased Behavior Alerts/Referrals Improved 5 Essential data 6
Parent Involvement activities will be scheduled throughout the year which will include Math night (with Mathnasium centers), STEAM Night (Orlando Science Center, Winter and Spring Concerts, and Veteran s Day celebration. Garcia, Christine Sharpe Classroom Teachers who signed up for each committee PTA Board September through May 2018 N End of Year Improved 5 Essential data, Positive Parent Surveys 7
Essential Instructional Priority #3: Skills for Future Ready Graduates Develop Growth Mindset Indicators Quality of Student Discussion (5E Ambitious Instruction) Collaborative Practice (5E Collaborative Teachers) Quality Professional Development (5 E Collaborative Teachers) Target Neutral Strong Neutral Action Plan Strategy/Action Items Offer a PD Playlist for teachers to select from a variety of Professional Development opportunities to meet their needs. Teachers will select 2 topics of focus for the year. Person(s) Responsible Assistant Principal: Christine Sharpe Deliverable Due Date PD (Y/N) Status Update Date (baseline, mid-year, end of year, etc.) May 2018 Y Mid an End of Year Learning logs Deliverable or Evidence of Completion Teachers will have an opportunity to observe other classrooms to share instructional ideas and effective strategies. Garcia, Christine Sharpe Instructional Coaches: Sandy Fink, Kimberly Nolting October 2017 February 2018 Y End of Year Reflection logs Improved 5 Essential data 8
PLCs will focus on incorporating questioning techniques within lesson plans to engage students in higher order questions and discussions. PD Activity Garcia, Christine Sharpe Instructional Coaches: Sandy Fink, Kimberly Nolting Teachers SIP Priority # All Year Optional Microcredential PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Date or Schedule Instructional/Other Needs Addressed Mid and End of Year PD Participants (e.g. PLC, subject, grade level, or school- wide) Classroom Walkthrough and Informal Observations Improved Student 5 Essential responses Person(s) Responsible PD Playlist Professional Development on Wednesdays has been differentiated for teachers to select a topic that would help their professional growth and DPP. Ten topics were provided along with various delivery types (microcredentials, face to face, ecampus book study) Topics include: iready support, Growth Mindset, ESE inclusion, Technology, ecampus, and Social/Emotional Support for students 1, 3 Starting August 2017 and continuing monthly throughout the year Needs: ELA support for Tier 1, 2, 3 instruction Math support for Tier 1, 2, 3 instruction ESE support for social/emotional skills and inclusion Blended Learning All teachers will sign up for a Professional Development topic. Assistant Principal: Christine Sharpe Select Teachers who are presenting- Christin Rivera Lauren Fyffe Leslie Jephson James McNeil Rachael Light Jackie Grimes Sandy Fink Peer Observation for Collaborative Practices Teachers will be given the opportunity to visit a neighboring school to observe instructional strategies by teachers in the same grade level. Reflection time will be provided after each observations for teams to discuss ideas and ways to implement effective strategies. 1, 2, 3 Once per semester for grade level teachers Instructional Practices to support Teacher Evaluation Model 5 Essentials Elements: Collaborative Teachers Grade level classroom teachers Principal: Martha Garcia Assistant Principal: Christine Sharpe 9
Appreciation Languages/Collegiality & Professionalism Bentley staff will participate in book study and activities based on the book Appreciation Languages in the Workplace. Staff will take an initial quiz to determine their language and a variety of activities will be incorporated throughout the year to build morale. 2, 3 Starting August 2017 and continuing monthly throughout the year 5 Essentials Elements: Collaborative Teachers and Effective Leaders Bentley staff will participate and training will take place during staff meetings Principal: Martha Garcia Instructional Coach: Sandy Fink iready Professional Development Teachers will receive training on the use of iready features. Trainings will focus on how to administer the iready Diagnostics, monitoring student progress and minutes, and utilizing resources to address deficit areas. 1, 3 August, October, and January trainings Academic Support for ELA and Math for Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction. Progress monitoring for data notebooks The August training is held in the computer lab during Pre-plan days. The following trainings will be held during PLC times Principal: Martha Garcia Assistant Principal: Christine Sharpe iready Champion: Leslie Jephson iready Consultant 10