TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2017/2018 District Improvement Plan Goal: Academic Excellence All students will perform at or above grade level and achievement/opportunity gaps among all student groups will be eliminated. Mathematics Improvement Plan Goals for Truman Middle School: We will use i-ready fall screener results for our baseline data. (Student numbers are based on actual number of students tested fall of 2017) 6 th grade 36% (79) students to 56% (144) students 7 th grade 31% (61) students to 51% (101) students 8 th grade 29% (69) students to 49% (119) students Mathematics Improvement Plan Goals for Truman Middle School: We will increase the percent of students at or above standards by an average of 20% per grade level as measured by i-ready screener after the Spring administration of the assessment. Strategies: Align instructional strategies of math to meet the rigor of DOK levels 3 & 4. Use i-ready mastery assessments bi-monthly in order to monitor students learning Preview i-ready mastery assessments for instructional planning Provide additional during advisory for teacher to analyze student assessment data Use Engaged New York primary curriculum to plan instructional strategies Co-plan with a focus on differentiated instruction in order to challenge advance learners Co-plan with a focus on differentiated instruction in order to enhance the instruction for our challenging learners Effectively use the co-teach model to increase academic achievement for students with IEPs. Use Title-Poverty funding to offer after school intervention for students not meeting standard on i-ready mastery assessments. Providing quarterly skill development classes for student not meeting standard on i-ready mastery Use online Think Trough Math learning intervention strategies to increase proficiency for level 1 and 2 students. Make use of frequent formative assessments in mathematics classrooms at all grade levels. Make use of research based high yield instructional strategies to increase student engagement. Collaborate vertically as well as grade level in order to collectively ensure all Truman students learn math at a high level.
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the mathematics goal? IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish the math goal? TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is or isn t accomplishing this goal Co-Planning Bi-Monthly Student Data Analysis Instructional Coach Assistance Common Assessment Schedules Backward Design Instruction Plan Common Formative Assessment Professional Learning Communities Extended Learning Opportunities Intervention & Remediation Plan Data Team Reporting Form October of 2017 and end May of 2018 First i-ready Assessment Administer September 2017 Mid i-ready Assessment Administer January 2018 Last i-ready Assessment Administer May 2018 Math Core Grade Level Team Administrative Team Will Monitor Data Instructional Coach Assist with PLC Teams Kilcup (Math and Science) Stout (ELA and Social Studies) LAP Poverty Funding Computers for Testing Think Through Math Intervention Time on Master Schedule Professional Learning Conference PLC Guest Presenter District Provided Opportunities Focused Professional Development During Staff Meetings Co-planning Co-teaching Workshop for SPED and GEN Ed Teachers i-ready Screener 3-Times a Year i-ready Mastery bi-monthly Engage New York Curriculum Assessments Data Team Reporting Forms are Turned into The Administrative Team Bi-Monthly
English Language Arts Improvement Goals for Truman Middle School: We will use i-ready fall screener results for our baseline data. (Student numbers are based on actual number of students tested fall 2017). 6 th grade 42% (82 students) to 62% (122 students) 7 th grade 38% (81 students) to 58% (127 students) 8 th grade 34% (81 students) to 54% (128 students) English Language Arts District Improvement Plan Goal for Truman Middle School: We will increase the percent of students at or above standards by an average of 20% per grade level as measured by i-ready screener after the Spring administration of the assessment. Strategies: Provide math team with extra planning time using building budget. Co-plan with a focus on differentiated instruction in order to challenge advance learners Co-plan with a focus on differentiated instruction in order to enhance the instruction for our challenging learners Effectively use the co-teach model to increase academic achievement for students with IEPs. Use Title-Poverty funding to offer after school intervention for students not meeting standard on i-ready mastery assessments. Providing quarterly skill development classes for student not meeting standard on i-ready mastery
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the ELA goal? IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish the ELA goal? TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is or isn t accomplishing this goal Co-Planning Bi-Monthly Student Data Analysis Instructional Coach Assistance Common Assessment Schedules Backward Design Instruction Plan Common Formative Assessment Professional Learning Communities Extended Learning Opportunities Intervention & Remediation Plan Data Team Reporting Form October of 2017 and end May of 2018 First i-ready Assessment Administer September 2017 Mid i-ready Assessment Administer January 2018 Last i-ready Assessment Administer May 2018 ELA Core Grade Level Team Administrative Team Will Monitor Data Instructional Coach Assist with PLC Teams Kilcup (Math and Science) Stout (ELA and Social Studies) LAP Poverty Funding Computers for Testing Think Through Math Intervention Time on Master Schedule Professional Learning Conference PLC Guest Presenter District Provided Opportunities Focused Professional Development During Staff Meetings Co-planning Co-teaching Workshop for SPED and GEN Ed Teachers i-ready Screener 3-Times a Year i-ready Mastery bi-monthly SpringBoard Curriculum Assessments Data Team Reporting Forms are Turned into The Administrative Team Bi- Monthly
Professional Learning Community Improvement Goal for Truman Middle School: We will make sure our collaborative teams are effective and focused on student learning. Professional Learning Community Goals for Truman Middle School: By the February 2018 all collaborative team will fully functioning data team that use common formative assessment, co-analyze data, and co-plan effective lessons. Strategies: PLC team established May 2017 PLC training Summer 2017 Full staff PLC training August waiver day 2017 October data day PLC training by Solution Tree trainer Bi-monthly content team PLC s Bi-monthly extended PLC time through fireside chats Administration and PLC teams meet monthly Extended learning opportunities after school targeting level 2 learners with differentiated instruction
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the Professional Learning Community goal IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? DOK Training Common Formative Assessment Co-Planning Remediation Plan Backward Design Instructional Model Administering i- Ready Mastery Exams Bi-Monthly Core Team Data Analysis Schedule Skill Classes in Master Schedule Remediation and Intervention Plan for Students Not Meeting Standard September 2017 to June 2018 Administrative Team Core Subject Teams Intervention Team PLC Guiding Coalition Team Entire Staff Time Collective Commitment LAP Funding i-ready Master and Screener Interim Assessment Block Professional Learning Community Summit in San Jose Solution Tree Presenter during Waiver Day Waiver day and data day PLC PD time i-ready Screener 3-Times a Year i-ready Mastery bi-monthly SpringBoard Curriculum Assessments Data Team Reporting Forms are Turned into The Administrative Team Bi-Monthly Extended Learning Opportunity Shift Focus from Teaching to Learning
District Improvement Plan Goal: Partnerships - We will fully engage our parents, community and staff in the education of our students. Partnership Goals for Truman Middle School: By January of 2018 we will establish a school-wide equity team to reach out to parents to provide a more inclusive learning environment for our students, their parents and guardians, and community members. Partnership Goals for Truman Middle School: We will increase our PTSA membership by 50% for parents and guardians. We will also increase the number of staff members signing up for PTSA to 100%. Strategies: PTSA sign up tables at all school wide events PTSA officers present at staff meetings PTSA involvement in school wide fund raisers PTSA membership forms available in the main office
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? Provide a Space for PTSA Sign-up at All Afterschool Events Monitor Staff Enrollment During Staff Meeting SCDM Members Encourage Grade Level Team Member to Signup Two Community Forums Creating a Community Engagement Center Creating a Family Resource Center IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Administrator Presence At PTSA Meeting Administrators Include PTSA Goals in Weekly Announcements Restorative Justice Circles with Parents Included. School-wide Equity Team Minority Achievers Program Equity Workshop TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? September 2017 June 2018 November 2017 Community Forum in Cafeteria WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team TWCI Team Counselors Administrative Team Tier-2 TWCI Coordinator Instructional Coach Counselors RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this Location in building for Community Center Location for Family Resource Center Title LAP Funding PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this Restorative Justice Training Equity Team Consultant Karena Hooks MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? Review the Number of Staff Members Signed Up For PTSA Monitor PTSA Sign-in Sheets From Afterschool Event Monitor Participation at PTSA Monthly Meetings Community Outreach Program
College Preparedness Improvement Plan Goals Establish a school-wide college readiness culture and promotion for high school and post high school education College Preparedness Goals for Truman Middle School: Truman Middle School students will gain an increased knowledge and understanding of High School Graduation requirements and post high school education opportunities by incorporating AVID strategies as well as EDGE Coaching strategies school-wide. College Preparedness Goals for Truman Middle School: Twice yearly, Truman Middle School will create and use one SMART goal relating to high school and college in the AVID classrooms. STRATEGIES: Incorporate AVID strategies school-wide Sign-up all students eligible for College Bound Scholars AVID coordinator present AVID strategies monthly during staff meeting EDGE coach present coaching strategies during staff EDGE and AVID coordinator plans field trips
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the academic excellence goal, the collaboration goal, or college preparedness goals? EDGE Coaching School-Wide AVID Approach College Tours College Success Training IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Monthly PD on one EDGE Strategy Monthly PD on one AVID strategy College tours for both EDGE and AVID students TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? September of 2017 Every Staff Meeting during the 2017/2018 May of 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this AVID Coordinator EDGE Coach College Success Foundation Tutor 8 th & 7 th Grade Counselors RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this LAP Poverty Fund Location for CSF Tutor Time during staff meeting to present strategies PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this EDGE PD AVID PD MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? Reduction in ISS, STS and LTS for all tier 2 students on CICO system Increase academic success for all tier 2 students on CICO system 100% College Bound Scholar Sign-up College Success Foundation training for students College Bound Scholars signing Administrative Team Funding to take students on college tours Junior Achievement field trip
District Improvement Plan Goal: Partnerships - We will fully engage our parents, community and staff in the education of our students. Partnership Goals for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will establish a partnership with the YMCA to bring a full time on site coordinator and community partner liaison to create a Truman MS YMCA partnership program. Partnership Goals for Truman Middle School: We will increase our extra-curricular participation rates by reducing the number of students who are not participating in any club or sport by 50%. We will also increase the number of students participating in 1 or more sports or clubs by 10%. Strategies: Meet and build common vision for YMCA services at TMS Develop community partners for afterschool programs Recruit students to participate Afterschool snacks Afterschool academic support Extra-curricular activities survey
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? Work with Tacoma YMCA to establish a partnership program Hire YMCA TMS on site coordinator Establish an on-site YMCA after school program and recruit students to participate IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Initial meeting of interest in YMCA programming and partnerships Interview team Hire, train, implement and support a YMCA on site partnership program TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? Jan 2018 Jan 2018 Jan-Feb 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team Administrative Team YMCA and TMS Admin team RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this Hiring team and interview questions Establish YMCA TMS office TBD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this Coordinated through Tacoma YMCA MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? Review the number of students signed up for PTSA Monitor student participation Monitor and support YMCA and community partnerships
District Improvement Plan Goal SAFETY: All schools will create and maintain safe learning environments that promote excellent academic achievement. No Suspensions and Expulsions Goals for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will reduce 6 th and 8 th grade suspensions and expulsions by 10% in each grade level. No Suspension and Expulsions Goal for Truman Middle School: During the 2017/2016 school year we had 202 major discipline incidents that lead to a suspension or emergency expulsion. By June of 2018 we will reduce our major discipline incidents by 50%. STRATEGIES: Restorative Justice Strong Kids Curriculum TWCI EDGE Coaching Tier 2 CICO Incorporating EDGE strategies school-wide Restorative practices and circles Daily Advisory
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? Restorative Justice Strong Kids Curriculum TWCI EDGE Coaching IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Restorative Practices Restorative Circles Use Strong Kids Curriculum During Advisory Daily Advisory CICO Incorporating EDGE strategies school-wide TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? September of 2017 To June of 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team TWCI Tier-2 Coordinator Advisory Teachers EDGE Coach All Staff Members ISS Coordinator RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this Restorative Justice Strong Kid Curriculum LAP Funding Incorporating Daily Advisory Seven Habits of Effective Teens PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this Restorative Justice Workshop TWCI PD offered by district Social Emotional Training for Staff Closing the Attitude Training Professional Learning Community Training MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? We will use the last year discipline data as our baseline data We will monitor discipline data on the dashboard monthly Tier-2 coordinator will monitor student CICO process monthly
District Improvement Plan Goal SAFETY: All schools will create and maintain safe learning environments that promote excellent academic achievement. Climate Survey Goals for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will increase student participation rates from 6 th grade: 48%, 7 th grade: 86%, and 8 th grade: 13%, to 100% in all grade level. By June of 2018, we will increase parent participation rates from 236 (2015) to 400 by June 2018. By June of 2018, we will increase staff participation rates from 28 to 100% by June 2018 Climate Survey Goal for Truman Middle School: Increase the rate at which students participate in the student climate survey from; 48% in the 6 th grade (TPS 61%), 86% in the 7 th grade (TPS 49%), 13% in the 8 th grade (TPS 45%). To 100% or above Tacoma public schools grade level averages. Increase the rate at which parents participate in the student climate survey from; 236 (2015) to 100% or above Tacoma public schools grade level averages. Increase the rate at which students participate in the staff climate survey from; 28 (2015) to 100% or above Tacoma public schools grade level averages. Strategies: Use advisory time to complete surveys with students Use SLC s to compete surveys with parents Use school website links to complete surveys with parents and students Open library during lunch time to complete surveys
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? Student Climate Surveys Parent Climate surveys IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Advisory SLC s TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? Feb 2018 To June of 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team Advisory Teachers EDGE Coach All Staff Members RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this COWS Lap Tops PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this Train staff in how to upload surveys MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? We will use the last year student climate survey data as our baseline data We will monitor student climate survey data on the dashboard monthly
District Improvement Plan Goal Report Cards: The percentage of students earning a C or better in English Language Arts Climate Survey Goals for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will increase the number of 8 th graders earning a C or better in English Language Arts from 84.8% to 90%. Climate Survey Goal for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will increase the number of 8 th graders earning a C or better in English Language Arts from 84.8% to 90% and or maintain an average above Tacoma Public Schools 81%. Strategies: 8 th grade advisory students look up and monitor grades. 8 th grade advisory teachers work with 8 th grade students to monitor grades. Extended learning opportunities with ELA teaching staff Social studies and science provides standards support in informational text to students. 8 th grade promotional policies reflect a common standard with athletics.
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? ELO 8th Grade Skills Classes Data driven Decision making PLC s IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Advisory SLC s TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? Feb 2018 To June of 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team Advisory Teachers All Staff Members RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this COWS Lap Tops iready Common Assessments Release Time PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this iready PLC MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? PLC team leads and Teams bi-monthly meetings Admin & PLC monthly meetings
District Improvement Plan Goal Report Cards: The percentage of students earning a C or better in Math Climate Survey Goals for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will increase the number of 8 th graders earning a C or better in Math from 86.7% to 90%. Climate Survey Goal for Truman Middle School: By June of 2018, we will increase the number of 8 th graders earning a C or better in Math from 84.8% to 90% and or maintain an average above Tacoma Public Schools 66%. Strategies: 8 th grade advisory students look up and monitor grades. 8 th grade advisory teachers work with 8 th grade students to monitor grades. Extended learning opportunities with math teaching staff Skills classes in 6 th period provides additional supports 8 th grade promotional policies reflect a common standard with athletics.
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY What strategy are you using to achieve the partnerships goal? ELO 8th Grade Skills Classes Data driven Decision making PLC s IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY What initiative or activity will occur to accomplish this goal? Advisory SLC s TIMELINE When will this activity begin and end? Feb 2018 To June of 2018 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? Who will provide the leadership for this Administrative Team Advisory Teachers All Staff Members RESOURCES NEEDED What are the existing and/or new resources that will be used to accomplish this COWS Lap Tops iready Common Assessments Release Time PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How will staff acquire the necessary skills and attitudes to implement this iready PLC MONITORING PROGRESS What ongoing FORMATIVE or SUMMATIVE evidence will be gathered to show this activity is making a difference in student learning? PLC team leads and Teams bi-monthly meetings Admin & PLC monthly meetings