Frey Elementary School Principal Area 5 Date 08/19/2014 Vision: Fostering Leadership Among Motivated Engaged Students Mission: Working together, promoting learning, inspiring creativity, and building character. Core Values/Beliefs Values Achievement Integrity Creativity/Innovation Accountability Beliefs 1. We believe successful schools are a foundation of community stability, growth, and prosperity. 2. We believe family and community engagement is critical to student and district success. 3. We believe in a constant and purposeful focus on what is best for students. 4. We believe creativity and innovation are encouraged and embraced by all stakeholders. 5. We believe in cultivating a positive environment where students are provided pathways for success. Long Range Goals 1. Vary learning experiences to increase success in college and career paths. 2. Differentiate resources for students based on needs. 3. Develop stakeholder involvement to promote student success. 4. Recruit, hire, support, and retain employees for the highest levels of excellence. Targets District Priorities for 2014-2015 1. Implement CCGPS with fidelity 2. Create flexibility and support structures for schools Targets for 2014-2015 (Where will we be?) CCSD School Lexile Levels (E) 76.30% 90% Gap closure (E) 102.00 99 College Ready (E) 43.80% 100% Career Ready (E) 55.00% 100% Stakeholder Satisfaction NA NA 3. Develop systems to prepare students for college and career readiness 4. Engage community in dialogue about the future of Cobb schools 5. Provide opportunities for innovative learning experiences for students Theme for 2014-2015 One Team One Goal Student Success Key Strategies (3-5 yrs) Create flexible and innovative learning opportunities for students Develop, implement, and support new plans and/or programs that focus on student-centered learning, higher-order thinking, and problem solving in the classroom Enhance existing programs to further develop college and career paths from kindergarten to twelfth grade Increase strategic partnerships with businesses, post-secondary institutions, and community leaders to fully integrate college and career paths in CCSD Increase the school s ability to meet student and school needs Provide flexibility for to use resources Advance innovative ways to engage the community and parents in the educational process Expand community service learning opportunities for students and increase communication efforts with community agencies. Create a supportive environment that empowers staff Key Actions (1-3 years) Aligned to District Goals and Key Strategies Action to be taken Goal Alignment Timeline Person(s) Responsible Annually increase math achievement for all students K-5 on Ga Milestones assessments, SLOs, GKIDS, and common assessments. Focusing on increasing the percent of students (grades 3-5) exceeding on the standardized assessments. Annually increase writing achievement and mastery of all domains of writing for all students K-5. Create a positive school culture which includes: Increasing community involvement in school activities, student engagement and motivation, promoting engaging, rigorous classroom activities, and fosters teacher retention 1, 2 2014-2017 Jimmie Salinas: District Coach 1, 2 2014-2017 Diana Gobbi: District Coach 3, 4 2014-2017 Strengths Consistent growth in Lexile achievement in 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th Teachers and parents have high expectations for all students Strong, dedicated Staff Foundation who supports curriculum needs Professional learning aligns to specific school goals Weaknesses Mental Math strategies Writing instruction and skills Inconsistency in instructional practices Lack of additional Title funding Opportunities Talent Development for students STEM Nights STEM lab teacher (part time) Professional learning for in Math and Writing Daily common planning time Community engagement: Frey Day on Saturday, Career Day Implementation of Data and Vertical Teams Implementation of Auxiliary Mtgs. for clearly staff communication. Threats Lack of grammar and phonics programs Large Classroom sizes Lack of Academic Coaches to give current professional learning on a continuous basis No systemic Math Assessment such as SMI due to lack of funding Lack of special education training for general ed.
Tactical (Action) Plan for Frey Elementary 2014-2015 What are the desired results?* (Begin with the end in mind. What is your SMART goal?) Increase math achievement for all students K-5, focusing on increasing the percent of 3-5 grade students exceeding on standardized assessments in math. Increase proficiency and mastery in all domains of the writing process for all students K-5. Vertical Planning among all grade levels K-5 in the areas of Math, Writing, Reading. These planning sessions will allow the opportunity to meet and plan vertically How will the school/team(s) accomplish the desired results, including professional learning? (Clearly define the action steps that you will employ.) Instituting a Balanced Math program in all classrooms in grades K-5, consisting of Common Core Math Instruction. Utilizing best practices for Math Instruction: Math Workshop and. Training on Guided Math instruction for who are interested in beginning this next step. Instituting instruction in all classrooms K-5. This will consist of opening/mini-lesson, independent writing, conferencing, closing, and author s chair. Teachers will also have training on effectively scoring student writing and using common rubrics. Certified will meet vertically (k-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5) in 3 different sessions: Math, Writing, and Reading. They will meet on the November teacher workday, January teacher workday, and 1 post planning day. Discussions will include a closer look at the standards and how they trace from one grade to the next, common language to be taught to students, non-negotiable for learning per grade level. What is the Cost and Funding Source? Number talks books: $1,033.80 coach: $130 coach: $324.40 N/A Who is Responsible? Jimmy Salinas: District Coach Diana Gobi: District Coach Timeline Collaborative planning and math training days. Daily Number Talks Collaborative planning and Writer s Workshop training days. Daily Writer s Workshop instruction 3 sessions: November, January, May Data Team Training and planning Certified will meet monthly as curriculum teams (vertically) and monthly as grade level teams to create common assessments and analyze data from these assessments for continuous planning, remediation, and acceleration N/A 2 meetings per month Team Building and Personality assessment via a Meyers-Briggs assessment and staff training with consultant Linda Beggs 2 staff sessions with Linda Beggs to discuss independent personality assessments, how we work together as a staff, and how to build relationships further within the building to continually improve school culture and ultimately student engagement and achievement. $3,000 and Title II 2 Sessions: September 9 October 7 *Address at least two of the CCSD Priorities for the School Year
Formative Indicators Tied to Desired Results Indicators Target Results SLO Math Assessments Writing assessments scored with common prompts and rubrics Common Math Assessments School Climate Survey Year Year to create prompts and rubrics Year to create assessments 95% stakeholder satisfaction: students, parents, and staff Professional Learning Tied to Desired Results Topic Vertical Planning Target Audience Delivery Method Cost and Source Number talks books: $1,033.80 coach: $130 coach: $324.40 Timeline Sept. 2 K-2 with Jimmie Salinas/// 3-5 Grade level mtgs Sept. 30 3-5 with Jimmie Salinas/// K-2 Grade level mtgs Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov. 11 Dec. 2 January 14 (during planning) N/A Writing planning: November 4 Math Planning: January 5 Reading Planning: May 27 Meyers-Briggs with Linda Beggs $3,000 and Title II September 9: after school October 7: after school Data Teams training and Planning N/A 2 meetings per month: 1 by grade level and 1 by vertical academic committees