Alternative Learning Center Campus Improvement Plan Austin Independent School District 1 of 17 8/15/18
Table of Contents Table of Contents...2 Texas Public Education Mission Statement...3 Campus Mission Statement...3 Focus Area: Attendance...4 Focus Area: Campus Climate and Discipline Home Suspensions...5 Focus Area: Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention...7 Focus Area: Customer Service...9 Focus Area: Family and Community Engagement...11 Focus Area: Professional Learning...13 Focus Area: Student Health and Nutrition...15 Focus Area: Technology...16 Campus Advisory Council Exit Survey...17 Austin Independent School District 2 of 17 8/15/18
Texas Public Education Mission Statement The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and in the future in the social, economic, and educational opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child. (TEC Title 2, Ch 4, Sec.4.001) Campus Mission Statement It is the mission of the Alternative Education Department to provide a robust and rigorous blended learning academic environment for students, through the lens of cultural proficiency and responsiveness, by attending to the needs of the Whole Child and providing a restorative climate invested in healing harms and preparing students for continued chance at academic and behavioral success. Austin Independent School District 3 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Attendance Performance Objective We will develop a tiered strategic and systematic campaign to ensure students attend ALC and take advantage of the academic and social and emotional opportunities. We will create incentives for attendance as well as make connections between college, career and life. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status Attendance Rates All Students: 75.1% All Students: 75.4% All Students: 78.2 GOAL MET Attendance Strategy #1 Campus support team and Campus Administration will meet to discuss attendance and credits for students to graduate on time. 8.21.17 5.31.18 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 4.1b: Ensure successful transitions between campus levels (elementary to middle school, middle to high school, high school to post-secondary). 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 15: Attendance rate 19: Achievement Gaps - Attendance 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 4 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Campus Climate and Discipline Home Suspensions Performance Objective We will reduce the rate of home suspensions for any over-represented race/ethnicity group. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Student Climate Survey: "My classmates show respect to each other." "The consequences for breaking the school rules are the same for everyone." "My classmates behave the way my teachers want them to." ------ Staff Survey (TELL): "Students at this school follow rules of conduct." "Teachers consistently enforce rules for student conduct." "Administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct." ------ In School and Home School Suspensions disaggregated by subpopulations ------ Discretionary Removals disaggregated by subpopulations ------ Number of campus disciplinary consequences, by disposition type and grade level ------ Campus Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Plan ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status Number of home suspensions for all students, from the Disciplinary Electronic Educational Documentation System (DEEDS) 303 Fewer than 282 127 GOAL MET Campus Climate and Discipline - Home Suspensions Strategy #1 Implement a campus-wide behavior system from the beginning of the year that all campus staff can utilize and which includes strong systems with clear expectations. Campus Administrative team shared on suspensions every 6 weeks at CAC Suspension data 2018 8.21.17 5.31.18 Campus Climate and Discipline - Home Suspensions Strategy #2 100 of the faculty and staff will be trained on Restorative Practices. All staff are expected to utilize strategies to engage both students and families. 3 new Transition Facilitators will be hired to assist with a healthy return and advocacy at the home campus Transition Facilitators Austin Independent School District 5 of 17 8/15/18
2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 1.3c: Each student will learn in a physically and emotionally safe environment. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 23: Achievement Gaps - Disproportionality of Home School Suspensions 42: # of Home School Suspensions 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 6 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention Performance Objective We will ensure effective violence prevention and intervention measures are in place on our campus. We will provide wrap-around services to support the social, emotional and mental health of students. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Student Climate Survey: "Students at my school are bullied (teased, messed with, threatened by other students)." ------ Number of campus disciplinary referrals, by referral type and grade level ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status The % of students that reported feeling safe in their school on the AISD Student Survey 28.6% >=91% 73.9% GOAL NOT MET Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention Strategy #1 Implement Restorative Practices training for 100% of the faculty and staff. Ensure implementation with fidelity throughout the campus. Campus-wide 8.21.17 5.31.18 Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention Strategy #2 CIS Additional CIS Staff on campus to assist with individual, small group and family therapy 6 weeks data on student referals 2018 student referral data 8.21.17 5.31.18 Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention Strategy #3 NAMI staff provides individual and group therapeutic services to students with early on-set/identified mental health disorders. Counseling Team 6 weeks data on student referrals 2018 referral data 8.21.17 5.31.18 Campus Climate and Discipline - Violence Prevention Strategy #4 Restorative Practice hubs and self discipline and management areas on campus to assist students with de-escalation and restoring harms Austin Independent School District 7 of 17 8/15/18
Campus support team 6 weeks data on student referrals 2018 referral data 8.21.17 5.31.18 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 1.3c. Each student will learn in a physically and emotionally safe environment. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 36: % students who feel they are safe in their schools 37: % campus staff who feel students at their school follow rules of conduct 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 8 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Customer Service Performance Objective We will create a culture where all of our families feel welcome and valued. Parent orientation will be led by campus administrators, and will be service oriented. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel they are treated with courtesy and respect by the Principal ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel they are treated with courtesy and respect by the Assistant Principal ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel they are treated with courtesy and respect by the counselors ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel they are treated with courtesy and respect by school staff ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel their child is treated with respect by others ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: % of parents/guardians who feel their involvement is welcomed by teachers ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status The % of parents/guardians that felt their involvement was welcomed by teachers as reported on the AISD Parent Satisfaction Survey 100% >=97% 67% GOAL NOT MET Customer Service Strategy #1 Establish campus norms for communication with all stakeholders. Entire Campus 8.21.17 5.31.17 Customer Service Strategy #2 Ensure all staff receives training in culturally responsive customer service and/or cultural competency or culturally-responsive instruction. 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 6.1a: Provide excellent customer service in interactions with campus and district staff. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 38: % parents/guardians who feel they are treated courteously by teachers 2016 PBMAS Austin Independent School District 9 of 17 8/15/18
TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 10 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Family and Community Engagement Performance Objective We will increase family and community engagement through the development of a parent resource center, parent and student college and career fairs and parent exit surveys. We will utilize transition facilitators to serve as family advocates through the transition from ALC to the home campus. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Staff Survey (TELL) results: "This school does a good job of encouraging parent/guardian involvement." "This school works directly with parents/guardians to improve the educational climate in students homes." "This school maintains clear, two-way communication with the community." "Parent/guardians are influential decision makers in the school." ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: "I feel comfortable contacting staff at my child's school." "I feel our local community supports our school." "I feel our school works hard to engage our local community." ------ AISD Local Board Policy GK, which that addresses parent and community engagement ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status Whether the campus has an active PTA, according to ACPTA No The campus will continue to have an active PTA. No No Family and Community Engagement Strategy #1 Develop a parent orientation model which meets the needs of each individual child. Create a Transition Facilitator team, aimed at assisting families in advocating on behalf of students Administrative team, Transition Facilitators 8.21.17 5.31.18 Family and Community Engagement Strategy #2 Provide all communications to parents, written and oral, in English, Spanish, and other languages. Family and Community Engagement Strategy #3 Provide multiple opportunities to engage parents in the educational process. 1 - Comprehensive needs assessment 6 - Strategies to increase parental involvement 10 - Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step Factor 3: Community and Parental Involvement Austin Independent School District 11 of 17 8/15/18
2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator Key Action Step 11.1c: Provide access to school-based and community-based co-curricular and extracurricular education opportunities. 2016 PBMAS Indicator 35: # parents participating in Parent Survey Indicator 39: % schools with active PTAs TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 12 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Professional Learning Performance Objective We will provide high-quality and ongoing campus-level professional learning to administrators, teachers, and staff members. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Staff Survey (TELL) results: "professional learning is differentiated to meet the needs of individual teachers." ------ Staff Survey (TELL) results: "my school is a good place to work and learn." ------ Self-evaluation of the implementation and impact of campus professional development initiatives ------ Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) evaluation data ------ Human Capital Platform: Campus transcript of staff professional development completion ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status The % of campus staff felt their school was a good place to work and learn as reported on the AISD TELL Survey 74% >=93% 72% GOAL NOT MET Professional Learning Strategy #1 Implement campus-wide book study for continued professional development to focus on behavior management and restorative practices as a campus-wide Professional Learning Community. 100% of faculty and staff trained on BLEND, Talk Read Talk Write, Achieve 3000, Mental Health First Aid, Restorative Practice. Teachers have co-planning/plc time to develop timely lesson plans and unit plans. Admin team 20178PPfT data 2019 PPfT data 8.20.18 5.24.195.31.18 Professional Learning Strategy #2 Provide staff development on TEKS alignment and lesson design to ensure best practices in classroom delivery. 1. Provide staff development campus-wide for each grade level / content area to learn how to analyze TEKS for curriculum alignment. 2. Teachers will use the CRMs as a guide to write lesson plans for TEK alignment. Professional Learning Strategy #3 All staff will participate in mental health professional development that includes suicide prevention (Texas ASK). Additional training available includes Youth Mental Health First-Aid (YMHFA) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC). Austin Independent School District 13 of 17 8/15/18
Professional Learning Strategy #4 Ensure all staff receives professional development on Developing Campus Wide Attendance Systems (MTSS Coach). Title 1, Part A 1 - Comprehensive needs assessment 4 - High quality/ongoing professional learning 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 3.1c: Provide ongoing, campus-based professional learning that supports core instruction, Response to Intervention (RtI), and curriculum implementation. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 43: % campus staff who feel their school is a good place to work and learn 45: Provide all staff with cultural proficiency professional learning 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities A: Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals. Austin Independent School District 14 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Student Health and Nutrition Performance Objective We will continue to promote healthy eating habits and strengthen the overall physical and mental health of our students and staff. We will provide a healthy 3rd meal option for free for all students, and have a full salad bar at lunch for all students. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Campus Immunization Rate ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status Immunization rate 100% 100% of students will have current immunizations. 100% GOAL MET Student Health and Nutrition Strategy #1 All staff will participate in mental health professional development that includes suicide prevention (Texas ASK). Additional training available includes; Youth Mental Health First-Aid (YMHFA) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC). Entire Campus 8.21.17 5.31.18 Mental Health First Aid training 8.23.17 Keep 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 1.3e: Each student will learn about and practice a healthy lifestyle. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 15 of 17 8/15/18
Focus Area: Technology Performance Objective We will improve technology integration into the classroom environment. Reviewed During Needs Assessment Staff (TELL) survey: "Teachers have sufficient training and support to fully utilize the available instructional technology." ------ Staff (TELL) survey: "Teachers have sufficient access to instructional technology, including computers, printers, software and Internet access." ------ Parent Satisfaction Survey: "My child's school provides adequate opportunities for my child to use technology." ------ Source 2016-17 2017-18 Goal 2017-18 Actual Annual Goal Status Number of page views per teacher in BLEND Baseline data year. 80% # Teachers with >4000 page views: 1/22, % of teachers with >4000 page views: 4.5% GOAL NOT MET Technology Strategy #1 Increase usage of BLEND for problem-based learning. All teachers 8.20.18 5.24.19 Adjust 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Key Action Step 2.1d: Adopt a robust technology integration model for transformational use of technology for teaching and learning. 2017 Strategic Plan Scorecard Indicator 2016 PBMAS TEA Strategic Priorities D: Improve low-performing schools. Austin Independent School District 16 of 17 8/15/18
Campus Advisory Council Exit Survey ---------- Did the CAC approve the professional development portion of the CIP? Yes Was the CAC given an opportunity to provide input on the campus budget? Yes Approximately how many hours did the CAC and/or CAC subcommittees spend on CIP development? 2 Position Name Date Principal Tracilynn Wright 8.20.19 Co-Chair Laddie Turner 8.20.18 Co-Chair Austin Independent School District 17 of 17 8/15/18