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Elgin Independent School District

Elgin Middle School

2015-2016 Campus Improvement Plan

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Mission StatementElgin ISD ensures a high quality education that guarantees a life changing experience for all.

VisionElgin ISD changes lives.



Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7School Culture and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Family and Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15School Context and Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Goal 1: Elgin Middle School has a staff that meets the needs of all students with opportunities for post-secondary success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Goal 2: Elgin Middle School has an academic program where the TEKS are taught and students are successful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Goal 3: Elgin Middle School has a culture comprised of parents and community members who are involved as partners in the Elgin ISD educationalenterprise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Goal 4: Elgin Middle School has an educational community where early recognition of providing direction for students is a priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Goal 5: Elgin Middle School maintains a positive and productive working relationship with all stakeholders within the community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Goal 6: Elgin Middle School demonstrates effective planning and management of the district administration, finances, operations, and personnel. . . 46

System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50State Compensatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Budget for Elgin Middle School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Personnel for Elgin Middle School: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Campus Funding Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53



Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

The Elgin Independent School District comprises of more than 168 square miles in portions of Bastrop, Lee and Travis Counties and provides educational facilities and resources to meet the needs of theapproximately 4,122 students on six campuses. Elgin Middle School is located approximately 22 miles east of Austin. Elgin Middle School houses approximately 900 students in grades sixth through eighth.Demographically, there has been no significant change in the student population groups over the last five years. According to the Texas Academic Performance Report from 2012-2013: Mobility 2009-2010 for Elgin Middle School is 13.2% Elgin Middle School is the only middle school in Elgin ISD, student feed into EMS from three elementary campuses. 10% of the student population receives Special Education services. 9% of the studentpopulation are English-Language Learners. 11.5% of our student population receives Gifted and Talented services.

2013 Number of Students % of StudentsAll Students 898 100%African Am. 126 14%

Hispanic 475 53%White 267 30%

Eco. Dis 615 69%Special Ed. 92 10%

ELL 81 9%



Demographics Strengths

1. Low mobility rate in comparison to state average.

2. Forecasted growth of community.

3. Continuous support from local business partners and parents

4. Development of post secondary education within the City Limits of Elgin, Texas:

A) Austin Community College

B) Early College High School

C) Implementation and expansion of the AVID program

5. Increased business development within the City of Elgin, Texas (ex. Walmart, Schlotzskis, Taco Bell, CVS)

6. 3.3% annual growth between 2000-2010

7. City of Elgin commitment to providing safe communities and sidewalk for students of Elgin Middle School and the neighboring elementary and highschool.

Demographics Needs

1. Faculty should more accurately reflect the demographics of the student population.



2. The creation and construction of a recreation center for the youth of Elgin, Texas

3. Special programs or initiatives to meet the needs of at-risk and low SES students.

4. The implementation of Community in Schools for students and the adults of Elgin, Texas

5. Parenting classes

6. The creation of parental liaison department for the district and parental liaison position at every campus.

7. Further develop and improve community involvement activities, programs and opportunities.



Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

The data below is calculated using the 2014 STAAR Results

2014 Number ofStudents

% ofStudents

% Pass inMath

% Pass inReading

% of Pass inSci.

% of Pass in Soc.Studies

AllStudents 874 100% 71% 71% 63% 43%

AfricanAm. 112 13% 63% 68% 44% 18%

Hispanic 436 52% 68% 67% 58% 40%White 269 32% 80% 81% 83% 64%Eco. Dis 572 68% 65% 64% 5% 33%Special Ed. 85 10% 50% 50% 33% 10%LEP 187 10% 40% 26% 21% 16%

Student Achievement Strengths

1. 5% increase in math for all students.

2. 19% increase in math and 21% increase in reading for LEP students.

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4. 8% increase for African American students in reading and 5% in math.

5. Hispanic population increased 7% in math and 4% in reading.

Student Achievement Needs

1. Continued improvement in student performance in all subjects tested for African American, Economic Disadvantage, Special Education, Hispanic, andLEP students.

2. Increase in the percent of Economic Disadvantage, Hispanic, and African American students who score 85% or higher on all subjects tested.

3. Increase in the percent of students who have growth from one year to the next. (Student progress)

4. Increase student achievement for all sub pops in science, social studies, and writing.



School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

Elgin Middle School is in a positive transition. We are implementing campus-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. During the past school yearthere were 811 discipline referrals. That is over 400 fewer than the 2012-2013 school year.

School Culture and Climate Strengths

1. College Readiness initiatives are encouraging more students to aim for post-secondary education.

2. Teachers are creating positive classroom climates and building positive relationships with students.

3. Anti-Bullying rally to be held on October 28, 2014. The entire community will participate. Partnered with local businesses.

4. Campus wide PBIS incentives. C.A.T.S. Cash given to students and staff for PBIS. Reward redemption occurs each Friday through our CATS cash store.

5. Friday "shout outs" to recognize outstanding teaching moments.

6. Six week student assemblies to recognize STAR student, perfect attendance, A honor roll, A/B honor roll. Community will be notified and encouraged toattend.

7. Staff member of the month recognition with nominees coming from EMS staff and community via google doc on EMS website.

8. Go2 and Buddy partner resource for teacher professional development.

School Culture and Climate Needs

1. Campus-wide initiatives to educate students on bullying and prevent bullying incidents.

2. Character development lessons and initiatives through counseling department and advisory lessons.

3. Additional digital citizenship lessons for students due to 1:1 IPAD implementation.



Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Elgin Middle School is moving in a positive direction with staff quality and retention. The principal, Riza Cooper, is beginning her fifth year on the campus,which is the longest a campus administrator has been at Elgin Middle School in the last decade. This consistency is building a school community that isconducive to teacher retention.

Teachers by Years of Experience:Beginning Teachers - 12.9%1-5 Years Experience - 40.2%6-10 Years Experience - 19.1%11-20 Years Experience - 14.8%0ver 20 Years Experience - 13%

Average Years Experience of Teachers: 8.1 yrs.Average Years Experience of Teachers with District: 4.1 yrs.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

1. Veteran teachers with experience levels between 6-10 years increased by 12%.

2. Faculty and staff extracurricular activities to build relationships and attachment to the campus such as volleyball, potlucks, and holiday parties.

3. Positive phone calls home to teachers' significant others to show appreciation.

4. Friday "shout out" encouragment email in which teachers can recognize one anothers achievements.

5. Sunshine Committee for promoting a positive workplace community. (ex. birthday cards, flowers, anniversaries)

6. Individual efforts and attendance at job fairs.

7. Leadership committee to include department chairs, instructional leaders, and grade level team leaders.



8. District level teacher leaders by content area to promote collaborative curriculum planning efforts.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

1. Provide more support and professional development that is relevant to new teachers including training on curriculum.

2. Provide support and incentives to keep morale high.

3. More differentiated professional development to help support higher rigor in the classroom.



Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

The district's curriculum is tightly aligned to the state TEKS with a focus on college and career readiness. The district is using TEKS resource system as aresource to covering the TEKS. Weekly classroom walkthrough by campus administration allows constant monitoring to ensure teachers are following thecurriculum.

Teachers at EMS completed a book study on "The Fundamental Five". Book study was completed to come up with a consistent formula for QualityInstruction CampusWide. Implementation of the Fundamental Five strategies are observed through daily walk throughs by Administrators.

Each six weeks, students are given locally created common assessments utilizing district resources. This information is entered into Eduphoria. Utilizing theAware side of Eduphoria, teachers and campus administration disaggregate data to look at sub-populations on campus to ensure student mastery andintervention needs. Aware and Inova are also utilized to determine which SEs the student are in need of intervention. A 30 minute flex period has been builtinto the schedule to include RTI during the school day.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

1. Students have digital access to curriculum due to the 1:1 IPAD initiative.

2. Weekly PLC meetings by departments to discuss student data and instructional strategies.

3. Monthly monitoring of common assessment data for individual students based on campus needs identified through INOVA data and CIP.

5. Common assessments given each six weeks to continue to monitor students' performance on the TEKS.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

1. A more refined RTI process.

2. Ensuring that all teachers are trained and are utilizing TEKS resource system.



3. Ensuring that teachers are developing and delivering rigorous instruction to all students.

4. Core teachers receive an individual planning period in addition to their conference period.



Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

EMS has been working to increase parent and community involvement events such as open house, parent volunteering on campus, and parent meetings. Some of the efforts include: 6 Weeks Newsletter, increase EMS administrator and staff visibility in the community, FaceBook and Twitter as means ofcommunication, marquee to announce upcoming events, and updated campus and teacher websites.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

1. Over 300 parents attended each of the following events: 6th Grade orientation, Open House and Back to School night.

2. Increase in the number of parent and community volunteers

3. School messenger emails and calls sent to parents at least twice a week.

4. Updates posted on EMS Facebook at least twice a week.

5. Community input on staff member of the month.

6. Weekly updates to school marquee.

Family and Community Involvement Needs

1. Continue to integrate EMS into the community and local businesses.

2. Increased involvement in Watchdog Dad program.

2. Continue to inform community on IPAD integration within the classroom.

3. Parent Resource Center on the campus

4. Increased PTA involvement throughout the school year.



School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

EMS is commited to creating teacher leaders on campus and increasing involvement in campus decision making. Historically, department chairs and teacherleaders have collaborated with the administrative team to make informed decisions for organizational planning. Departments have common planning timeswhich allows for vertical alignment and data analysis

School Context and Organization Strengths

Systems in place:

1. Department chairs, instructional leaders by content area, and grade level team leaders

2. Common conference periods for departments

3. Weekly PLC meetings

4. Crisis Management Teams

5. PBIS committee

6. Monthly Leadership Meeting

7. Weekly Cabinet Meetings

8. PTA

9. Go2 partner and buddy system

10. Campus Advisory Committee



Technology

Technology Summary

EMS is a technology-rich campus. Every classroom has a variety of resources for teachers and students to use. EMS implemented 1:1 IPad Initiative. Allstudents at EMS issued a personal IPad to use for instruction. New Adopted Textbooks for Math and Science were purchased electronically for students touse on IPads. District and campus staff collaborating to push appropriate Apps to facilitate student learning.

Technology Strengths

1.1:1 IPAD initiative

2. Interactive white boards in every classroom

3. Teacher laptops and media carts

4. Four computer labs available for teacher and student use

5. Technology based elective courses

6. Class sets of ipads

7. Teachers and students have access to online tools such as eduphoria, istation, think through math, stemscopes, and study island.

8. Technology Tuesday PD for instructional integration of IPADS

Technology Needs

Continued professional development for appropriate technology use.



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plans

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student AchievementPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student ProgressPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance GapsPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary ReadinessSystem Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) data

Student Data: Assessments

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsStudent Success Initiative (SSI), Grades 5 and 8, dataLocal diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments data

Student Data: Student Groups

Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsNumber of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etcEconomically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etcResponse to Intervention (RTI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Attendance data



Discipline recordsStudent surveys and/or other feedbackClass size averages by grade and subject

Employee Data

Professional learning communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackHighly qualified staff dataCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataPDAS data

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackCommunity surveys and/or other feedback

Support Systems and Other Data

Processes and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementationBudgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practices



Goals

Goal 1: Elgin Middle School has a staff that meets the needs of all students with opportunities for post-secondary success.

Performance Objective 1: Increase student participation/enrollment in advanced academics courses (Pre-AP).

Summative Evaluation: State accountability reports; end of year enrollment.

Strategy DescriptionStaff

Responsible forMonitoring

Evidence that Demonstrates SuccessFormative Reviews

Nov Jan Mar June

1) Education for parents, teachers, and staff about PreAP courses. Principal,Councelors

Evidence that demonstrates success would be the minutesof parent meetings informing them of PreAP coursesduring pre-registration for the next school year. Parents,teachers, and staff would be invited to said meetings. Signin sheets would be filed with the counselors and sharedwith the administrative team.

2) No barriers for students being enrolled in PreAP courses. Principal, CounselorsAccess to the curriculum is not limited by prerequisites.

3) Recommend students for PreAP courses based on student performance on stateand local assessments.

Teachers, Parents,Principal, APs

Increase in the number of students enrolled in PreAPclasses.

4) Implementation of AVID with 8th grade students. AP and AVIDElective Teacher

Ratings of the AVID Comprehensive Self Survey at endof year.

5) Additional implementatin of AVID with 7th grade students. AP and AVIDElective Teacher

Ratings of the AVID Comprehensive Self Survey at endof year.

= Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue




Performance Objective 2: Increase student enrollment in advanced technical training.

Summative Evaluation: Percentage of students taking technical courses increases.


Performance Objective 3: Increase awareness of course offerings at institutions of higher education.




Nov Jan Mar JuneCritical Success Factors

CSF 6

1) Increase student participation in college campus fieldtrips.

EMS Administrationand counselors

student permission slips and photos from campus visits.

2) 2) Early College High School family night to share information including steps toensure college readiness at the middle school level.

EMS Administration,AVID ElectiveTeacher, and EarlyCollege High SchoolCoordinator.

Parent and student attendance and increased enrollment inthe AVID elective class or club.





Performance Objective 4: All students exploring career choices at early stages of their growth and maturity.

Summative Evaluation: All 8th grade students create 6 year plans (plans to include High School and 2 years of Post-Secondary).




Nov Jan Mar June

1) All students have access to Career Portals classes. Teacher, Counselors Student assigned schedules.





Performance Objective 5: Increase college and career awareness for all students.

Summative Evaluation: Student participation in college fieldtrips and career presentations.




Nov Jan Mar June

1) Increased awareness on campus by college themes on doors and hallways at EMS. Teachers, parents,students

All classrooms and hallways have information aboutcolleges.

2) Parents and Students attend college fairs and campus visits. Principal,Counselors, Teachers

Increase in the number of middle school students whoattend college fairs or campus visits.

3) Host a college/career fair on campus. Counselors Pictures and sign in sheets from college/career fair.




Goal 2: Elgin Middle School has an academic program where the TEKS are taught and students are successful.

Performance Objective 1: Improve academic performance.

Summative Evaluation: Increased performance in state and federal accountability.





CSF 1 CSF 2

1) Develop aligned systems to support a comprehensive program of instruction.

Administrators,instructionalspecialist, andteachers

Minutes from meetings.

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2

2) Implement and monitor a guaranteed viable curriculum (TEKS Resource System).

Administrators,instructionalspecialist, andteachers

Evidence of use in Lesson Plans and Scope & Sequence.


3) Implement the Strategic Instructional Model campus wide by planning andposting the Unit Organizer.

SIMCoach/InstructionalSpecialist,Administration

Administrative Walk through data, SIM walk throughdata, and pictures of Unit Organizers in classrooms.

4) Provide teachers a substitute so that teachers can plan collaboratively for qualityinstruction. Also provide para substitute to plan with the teachers for interventionsfor the students that they service.

Principal, AssistantPrincipals,InstructionalSpecialist

Increase in student success on assessments from dataentered in Eduphoria

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund: State Compensatory Education - $1380.00, 199 - General Fund:State Compensatory Education - $1150.00





Performance Objective 2: Increase the passing rate for SPED, Hispanic, African American, Migrant and LEP sub groups on state and local assessments.

Summative Evaluation: 60% mastery of all SPED, Hispanic, African American and LEP students on common assesments, benchmarks, and STAAR tests.




Nov Jan Mar JuneSystem Safeguard Strategies


1) Monitor special education and Hispanic subgroups performance on commonassessments.

Administrative team,teachers

Individual student improvement assessed throughmonthly SAM meetings.


2) Schedule and invite students to attend STAAR Camps and Wildcat AcademicAcademy to provide review and intervention for STAAR tested areas.

AdministrativeTeam, Teachers

Attendance Roster and data from STAAR 2015assessments of the students whom attended STAARcamps.


3) Implement research based instructional strategies such as Marking the Text,Stations, Small-Group Instruction, and Word Walls.

AdministrationTeam, Teachers

RTI time is implemented during the school day,STAARweekly tutorials, Walkthroughs and Observations.


4) Disaggregate 2014 STAAR data by student to determine weaknesses andstrengths.

Principal, AP, Dept.Head

Increase passing rates for subgroups.


5) Administer, dissagregate, and analyze data obtained from state and localassessments to formulate individualized student plans for improvement.

Dept. Head,Teachers

Eduphoria reports, individual student data sheets withupdated data throughout the school year, discussionduring PLC.

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4

6) Implement a 30 minutes (advisory) daily acceleration time to assist strugglingstudents.

AdministrationTeam, Teachers

CA data.




7) 1/2 day planning time for teachers to purposefully plan their calendar and lessonsfor each six-weeks.

InstructionalSpecialist, Teachers

Calendars and Common Assessments.

System Safeguard StrategiesCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 2

8) Utilize common assessment and CBAs to assess special education students'progress towards mastery of IEPs.

Diagnostician, SPEDCase Managers

Students will show progressively higher scores until theymeet the target goal from IEPs.


CSF 1 CSF 2

9) Utilize our bilingual/ESL specialist to assist, model and monitor our LEP studentsand help support our teachers.

AP, Director ofBilingual/ESL,Bilingual/ESLCoordinator

Walkthroughs and collaboration with ESL specialist.


CSF 1 CSF 2

10) Pullout for intervention for SPED students IPI.

Case managers,SPED DepartmentHead

Progress monitoring data.


11) Implement and utilize the RTI process to identify students in need of tutoring,intervention, and special education testing or dyslexic testing. Teachers, counselorsand administrators will meet every six weeks to identify students needingintervetion, acceleration and develop plans for their success.

APs, Counselors,InstructionalSpecialist, RTICoordinator, andteachers

Scheduling RTI meeting every 6-8wks and teachermonitoring student progress.


12) Continue the ELL initiative with Region XIII to help grow ESL teachers andimplement research based strategies for our English Language Learners.

Region XIII,AssistantSuperintendent ofAdministrative &Student Services,Administrators,Director ofBilingual/ESL,Bilingual/ESLCoordinator, andTeachers

Monthly summary reports from coaches, weekly meetingswith administrators, learning walks, and walkthroughs.




CSF 1 CSF 2

13) Hire 3 extra help to assist LEP students in Sheltered core classes to increasestudent success. Full time LEP aide to support students in Sheltered core classes.

Administrators,InstructionalSpecialist

Increased passing rates for LEP students in six weeksgrades, common assessments, and STAAR exams.



14) Utilize Instructional Specialist to assist teachers with developing rigorous andengaging instruction for all students.

Administrators andInstructionalSpecialist

Weekly reports from Instructional specilaist andwalkthrough data.





Performance Objective 3: Increased student achievement in Writing as measured by STAAR. The improvement shall be measured in all sub-groups: AllStudents, African American, Hispanic, White, Economically Disadvantage, Special Education, Limited English Proficient, Migrant, and Homeless.

Summative Evaluation: By Spring 2016, a minimum of 75% of all students including special groups (LEP, economically disadvantaged, and specialeducation) will meet grade level expectations in writing on state assessments.






1) 1) Have the targeted subgroups keep writing journals and create english/spanishdictionaries to increase their vocabulary.

MigrantInterventionist,ESOL Teacher,Principal, andDirector ofBilingual/ESL

Growth in students writing ability and vocabulary.

Funding Sources: 263 - Title III, LEP - $1464.00System Safeguard Strategies


2) Weekly support through Region 13 through the Write for Texas grant in whichspecialist will work with identified teachers in PLC to integrate writing componentsacross the curriculum.

InstructionalSpecialist, CampusInstructional Leaders

Work samples as collected during PLC, walkthrough data,student interactive journals


CSF 1 CSF 4

3) Daily writing summary during advisory regarding current events clip throughCNN news.

Teacher, DepartmentChair,Administration

Scoring based on writing rubric, student work





Performance Objective 4: Increased student achievement in Social Studies as measured by STAAR. The improvement shall be measured in all sub-groups:All Students, African American, Hispanic, White, Economically Disadvantage, Special Education, Homeless, Migrant and Limited English Proficient.

Summative Evaluation: By Spring 2016, a minimum of 75% of all students including special groups (LEP, economically disadvantaged, and specialeducation) will meet grade level expectations in social studies on state assessments.






1) Weekly consultant support with Linda Driboll to assist with planning andinstruction.

Social StudiesDepartment,Principal

Common assessment data


CSF 1 CSF 7



Work samples as collected through PLC, walk throughdata, student interactive journal





Performance Objective 5: Increased student achievement in Math as measured by STAAR. The improvement shall be measured in all sub groups: Allstudents, African American, Hispanic, White, Economically Disadvantage, Special Education, Homeless, Migrant, and Limited English Proficient.

Summative Evaluation: By Spring 2016, a minimum of 75% of all students including special groups (LEP, economically disadvantaged, and specialeducation) will meet grade level expectations in math on state assessments.

Strategy Description Staff Responsible forMonitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews



1) Implement VMath to target math skills during Math Lab classes.

Math Lab teachers VMath progress reports that show students progressingthrough the program.

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund: State Compensatory Education - $5000.00


2) Require STAAR Math strategies classes for students as identified by gradelevel standards on the STAAR.

Administrators,StrategiesMath Teachers

Schedules reflecting Math Strategies assignments.


3) District Support for all Math teachers including specific feedback regardinginstructional strategies and curriculum alignment.

Administrators,Instructional Specialist,District Math Specialist

District Math Specialist reports and walkthroughs.

4) Implement a certified teacher as Math Interventionist to support EconomicDisadvantage and At-Risk students in math through push in and pull out support.

At-Risk InterventionistTeacher (Math)

Progress in the students being pulled for interventionswhen looking at data from common, district, and stateassessments.






Performance Objective 6: Increased student achievement in Reading as measured by STAAR. Improvement specifically in the following sub-groups:African American, Special Education, Limited English Proficient, and Economically Disadvantage.

Summative Evaluation: By Spring 2015, a minimum of 75% of all students including special groups (LEP, economically disadvantaged, and specialeducation) will meet grade level expectations in reading on state assessments.





CSF 1 CSF 2

1) Implementation of Reading lab, read 180 & system 44 classes for 6th, 7th, 8thwhose STAAR 2014 raw score was below 40%.

Administrators andRead 180 Teachers

Placing students in reading labs, read 180 and system 44classes. SRI data increase in Lexile Scores.


2) Implement research based strategies such as Read 180, System 44, and StudyIsland.

AP, InstructionalSpecialist, Read 180Teachers

Representative from scholastic, come and meets withteachers and administrators to make sure the programs isimplemented correctly with fidelity. Teachers arecurrently following program model and will progressmonitor students.



3) District Instructional Specialist will provide teachers professional development,resources, plan with teachers and modeling of best practices to target studentperformance.

DistrictEnglish/LanguageArts Specialist

Walkthroughs in teacher classrooms, meeting withDistrict English/Language Arts Specialist on a regularbasis, planning with teachers their 6wk calendars, andattending weekly PLC meetings.


CSF 1 CSF 2

4) Implementation of two full reading interventionist aides to assist the reading labteacher and help progress monitor students.

Administrators,InstructionalSpecialist,ReadingInterventionist Aides

Progress monitoring.

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund: State Compensatory Education - $42844.00System Safeguard Strategies


5) Implementation of a full time At-Risk Interventionist Certified Teacher to workwith Economic Disadvantage and At-Risk students in Reading and Writing to pushin and pull out support.

Administrators, At-Risk InterventionistTeacher,InstructionalSpecialist

Progress MonitoringMonitor group created in Eduphoria to track progress ofthe students the interventionists are working with





CSF 1 CSF 2

6) Implement specific learning strategies through reading labs as identified by LLTto support reading levels.

Reading LabTeachers, LLT,InstructionalSpecialist

STAR reading progress data, increase academicperformance in ELA classroom.





Performance Objective 7: Increased student achievement in Science as measured by STAAR. The improvement shall be measured in all sub-groups: AllStudents, African American, Hispanic, White, Economically Disadvantage, Special Education, Homeless, Migrant, and Limited English Proficient.

Summative Evaluation: By Spring 2015, a minimum of 75% of all students including special program groups will meet grade level expectations in scienceand on state and local assessments (STAAR and CScope Unit Common Assessments).






1) Implement Science journals to target Science Skills.

Teachers, Principal,APs, InstructionalSpecialist

Walkthrough Data reflect use of Science Journals.Student products.


CSF 1 CSF 7



Work samples as collected through PLC, walk throughdata, student interactive journal.


CSF 1 CSF 7

3) Instructional support through Region 13 once per six weeks from Shawna W.

AP, DepartmentChair, CampusInstructional Leader,InstructionalSpecialist

Interactive journals, common assessment data




Goal 3: Elgin Middle School has a culture comprised of parents and community members who are involved as partners inthe Elgin ISD educational enterprise.

Performance Objective 1: Promote and timely communicate opportunites for community/parent involvement at the middle school.

Summative Evaluation: The number of adults actively involved in partnering with the middle school for the improvement of the educational experience ofall children increases.





CSF 5 CSF 6

1) Increase PTA by 50%.

Teachers, Principal,AP

An increase in PTA member numbers in comparison topreceding years.

Critical Success FactorsCSF 5

2) Publicize school events in local newspaper, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, andSchool Messenger.

Principal, AP,Principal Secretary,technology specialist

Evidence that demonstrates success for this strategy willbe the timely updating and publishing of schoolinformation utilizing all social media available as thevehicle to keep parents, students, faculty, staff andcommunity informed of news and activities at ElgnMiddle School.


3) Share weekly bulletin with community through social media outlets and schoolmessenger.

Principal, AssistantPrincipals

The evidence that demonstrate success for this strategy isthe timely publication of weekly bulletin.

4) WatchDog Dad participation in school events each week. Assistant Principal Calendar of events and photographs of communityinvolvement.




Goal 3: Elgin Middle School has a culture comprised of parents and community members who are involved as partners in the Elgin ISD educationalenterprise.

Performance Objective 2: Expand outreach to families with language and cultural differences.





CSF 5

1) Work with School staff to provide resources and support for identified specialprogram students including Migrant and Homeless students.

Administrators,Counselor, Registrar,Director of Student& Family SupportServices , andMigrantInterventionist.

Funding Sources: 199 - General Fund: Local Funds, 212 - Title I-Part C: Migrant




Goal 4: Elgin Middle School has an educational community where early recognition of providing direction for students is apriority.

Performance Objective 1: Provide opportunities for all students to explore career choices.

Summative Evaluation: Student inventories, course offerings, career fairs.

Goal 4: Elgin Middle School has an educational community where early recognition of providing direction for students is a priority.

Performance Objective 2: Focus on early planning for developing graduation plans.

Summative Evaluation: Each student has a graduation plan.




Nov Jan Mar June

1) Develop PGPs for all students. Counselors PGP paperwork.





Performance Objective 3: Identify migrant students, monitor and provide support for school success.


Performance Objective 4: Identify homeless students, monitor and provide support for school success.


Performance Objective 5: Provide alternative educational opportunities for At Risk students in a non-traditional environment.


Performance Objective 6: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports will be used to maintain a safe environment on campus 100% of the time.

Summative Evaluation: Discipline data Information.





CSF 6

1) Through the use of School Resource Officer and the G.R.E.A.T. program,students will learn how to deal with peer pressure and gain a better of understandingof strategies to use in keeping them safe from drugs and alcohol. Counselors willalso teach character building classes to students.

E.M.S.Administration

Reduced number of discipline referrals regardingbullying, gangs, drugs or crime.


2) All students will participate in anti-bullying/non-violence program activities.

Administrators,Counselors

Review of lessons prepared by counselors to use duringadvisory period.


3) Students that are participating in extra curricular activities are subject to randomdrug testing.

AP Documentation of parent consent forms and drug testingreports.




4) Six-weeks incentives for grade level teams will be used to motivate students to besafe, respectful, and responsible as well as semester rewards for the grade level withthe best overall behavior.

PBIS Team,Teachers

Scheduled events.


5) Suicide prevention program will be developed and implemented.

Counselors Program notes and scheduled events.





Performance Objective 7: Participate in GetSchooled to increase student attendance.

Summative Evaluation: Attendance percentage reports by grade level.


Performance Objective 8: 97% attendance rate for students for the 2014-15 school year.

Summative Evaluation: Review weekly attendance rates to ensure that attendance rate is 97% or higher.





CSF 6

1) Perfect attendance assemblies each six weeks for students.

Principal, AP,Counselors

Increased number of students with perfect attendance.


2) Perfect attendance for student for the year : recognized at end of year awards.

Principal, AP




Goal 5: Elgin Middle School maintains a positive and productive working relationship with all stakeholders within thecommunity.

Performance Objective 1: Clarify the school's flow of information.





CSF 5 CSF 6

1) Provide communication flowcharts

technology specialist Post charts on school website.




Goal 5: Elgin Middle School maintains a positive and productive working relationship with all stakeholders within the community.

Performance Objective 2: Provide timely information on school topics.





CSF 5 CSF 6

1) Use of school website, Facebook, and School Messenger.

APs, Technologyspecialist,instructionalspecialist

Screenshots, post logs.





Performance Objective 3: Encourage the flow of information from parents / community to the school.





CSF 6

1) Use of website and surveys for parent feedback.

Technologyinstruction

Survey results.





Performance Objective 4: Elgin Middle School leadership is highly visible in the community.





CSF 5

1) Administrators will attend community and school district events regularly.

Administrative team Meeting agendas, photos.




Goal 6: Elgin Middle School demonstrates effective planning and management of the district administration, finances,operations, and personnel.

Performance Objective 1: Students will be educated in a safe learning environment.





CSF 6

1) EMS Host a Community Wide Anti-Bullying Rally.

Increase theawareness ofbullying and theaffects it has onfamilies.

Pictures and news articles.




Goal 6: Elgin Middle School demonstrates effective planning and management of the district administration, finances, operations, and personnel.

Performance Objective 2: Campus will demonstrate effective planning and management of the campus administration, finances, operations, and personnel.Manage campus budget development, implementation, and monitoring process to reflect sound business and fiscal practices that support campus and districtgoals.

Summative Evaluation: Campus end of year budget expended appropriately.




Nov Jan Mar June

1) Utilize all campus fund sources collaboratively, including federal, state, and localto maximize instructional budget.

Principal Budget expended according to needs assessment andwithin a timely manner.





Performance Objective 3: The campus maintains a comprehensive human resources program to include recruitment, retention, staffing, compensation andbenefits, staff recognition, and support.





CSF 7

1) Perfect attendance for staff - blue jean pass.

Principal, APs Six weeks attendance report with the attendance percents.


2) Perfect attendance for staff for the year: Pin from HR.

HR, Principal


3) Attend job fairs at Colleges and Universities to recruit staff and teachers.

HR, Administrativestaff





Performance Objective 4: The campus maintains a management system designed to produce ongoing efficiency in major school operations includingtechnology, transportation, food service, and building maintenance and operations.



System Safeguard Strategies

Goal PerformanceObjective Strategy Description

2 2 1 Monitor special education and Hispanic subgroups performance on common assessments.2 2 8 Utilize common assessment and CBAs to assess special education students' progress towards mastery of IEPs.2 2 9 Utilize our bilingual/ESL specialist to assist, model and monitor our LEP students and help support our teachers.2 2 10 Pullout for intervention for SPED students IPI.

2 2 13 Hire 3 extra help to assist LEP students in Sheltered core classes to increase student success. Full time LEP aide tosupport students in Sheltered core classes.

2 3 1 1) Have the targeted subgroups keep writing journals and create english/spanish dictionaries to increase theirvocabulary.

2 3 2 Weekly support through Region 13 through the Write for Texas grant in which specialist will work with identifiedteachers in PLC to integrate writing components across the curriculum.

2 3 3 Daily writing summary during advisory regarding current events clip through CNN news.2 4 1 Weekly consultant support with Linda Driboll to assist with planning and instruction.


2 5 1 Implement VMath to target math skills during Math Lab classes.

2 6 4 Implementation of two full reading interventionist aides to assist the reading lab teacher and help progress monitorstudents.

2 6 5 Implementation of a full time At-Risk Interventionist Certified Teacher to work with Economic Disadvantage and At-Risk students in Reading and Writing to push in and pull out support.

2 6 6 Implement specific learning strategies through reading labs as identified by LLT to support reading levels.2 7 1 Implement Science journals to target Science Skills.


2 7 3 Instructional support through Region 13 once per six weeks from Shawna W.



State Compensatory

Budget for Elgin Middle School:

Account Code Account Title Budget

6100 Payroll Costs199 11 6112 00 041 6 24 0 00 6112 Salaries or Wages for Substitute Teachers or Other Professionals $1,380.00199 11 6119 00 041 6 24 0 00 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $221,918.00199 11 6119 48 041 6 24 0 06 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $116,125.00199 11 6122 00 041 6 24 0 00 6122 Salaries or Wages for Substitute Support Personnel $1,150.00199 11 6127 00 041 6 24 P 01 6127 Extra Duty Pay/Paraprofessional - Locally Defined $11,032.00199 11 6129 00 041 6 24 0 02 6129 Salaries or Wages for Support Personnel $19,668.00199 11 6129 00 041 6 24 0 00 6129 Salaries or Wages for Support Personnel $42,844.00

6100 Subtotal: $414,117.00 6300 Supplies and Services199 11 6321 00 041 6 24 P 00 6321 Textbooks $4,425.00199 11 6321 33 041 6 24 0 00 6321 Textbooks $5,000.00

6300 Subtotal: $9,425.00



Personnel for Elgin Middle School:

Name Position Program FTE

Casey Cole Read 180 TeacherDawn Varra Math StrategiesEmily Sibley System 44 TeacherHeather Rodriguez LEP support for ScienceJennifer Plant Math Intervention TeacherMichelle Howerton Reading InterventionistRyan Green Reading Interventionist .5Shannon Barba Read 180 TeacherSheena Kenady At-Risk Interventionist TeacherYulanda Mathis At-Risk Interventionist Teacher



Campus Funding Summary

199 - General Fund: Local FundsGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

3 2 1 $0.00Sub-Total $0.00

199 - General Fund: State Compensatory EducationGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 1 4 Substitute teachers to relieve teachers for collaborative interventionplanning $1,380.00

2 1 4 Substitute teachers to relieve paras for collaborative interventionplanning $1,150.00

2 2 13 Extra Help for LEP $11,032.002 2 13 LEP Aides $19,668.002 5 1 Voyager Math $5,000.002 5 2 $79,350.002 5 4 19911611948041624006 $58,063.002 6 2 Teachers for Read 180, System 44, and Reading Strategies $142,568.002 6 2 Textbooks for Read 180 and System 44 $4,425.002 6 4 $42,844.002 6 5 $58,062.00

Sub-Total $423,542.00212 - Title I-Part C: MigrantGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

3 2 1 $0.00Sub-Total $0.00

263 - Title III, LEPGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount



2 3 1 $1,464.00Sub-Total $1,464.00

Grand Total $425,006.00



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