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2011-2012
Albemarle County Public Schools School Improvement Plan
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
Division Goals and School Board Priorities
Goal 1
Prepare all students to succeed as members of a global community and in a global economy.
Priority 1.1
Develop Lifelong-Learner (LLL) competencies in all students.
Goal 2
Eliminate the Achievement Gap.
Priority 2.1 Prepare all students for workforce/college readiness.
Goal 3 Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse cadre of the highest quality teaching personnel, staff, and administrators.
Priority 3.1
Improve the organization's capacity to build and maintain a high-quality workforce.
Goal 4
Achieve recognition as a world-class educational system.
Priority 4.1 Promote strategic alignment with the Vision, Mission, and Goals throughout the organization.
Priority 4.2 Expand two-way communication with and outreach to our stakeholders.
Goal 5
Establish efficient systems for development, allocation, and alignment of resources to support the Division’s
vision, mission, and goals.
Priority 5.1 Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies in operational departments and instructional programs.
Priority 5.2 Implement the Division's Student Information System (SIS) and Parent Portal.
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
General Information
School Name: Burley Middle School
Principal Name: Sharon Wilcox
Members of School
Improvement Team:
Staci England, Assistant Principal
Peter Henning, Intervention/Prevention/AVID
Doug Mullinex, 8th
grade Team Leader & Lead Teacher
science
Julia Weed, 7th
grade Team Leader
Jill Sochor, 6th
grade Team Leader
T.J. Steger, Team Leader “At-Large”
Laurie McDade, School Counselor
Leslie Fendley, School Counselor
Pete Fiddner, Lead Teacher, math
Maureen Jensen, Lead Teacher, language arts
Chris Shedd, Lead Teacher, social studies
Andrew LaPrade, Lead Teacher, fine arts
Gabrielle Schoppa, Lead Teacher, practical arts
Sarah Dillon, Lead Teacher, special education
Jason Poole, Lead Teacher, world languages
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
School Improvement Plan – SIP Goal 1
2011-2012
Strategic Goal(s): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Goal 1: Prepare all Students to succeed as members of a global community and in a global economy.
X Goal 2: Eliminate the Achievement Gap.
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Board Priority(ies): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Priority 1.1: Develop Lifelong-Learner (LLL) competencies in all students.
X Priority 2.1: Prepare all students for workforce/college readiness.
SIP Goal:
Completely eliminate the achievement gap in reading for all membership groups.
SIP Objective (SMART - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timebound):
Completely eliminate the achievement gap (as defined by 10 or more percentage point gap from the highest scoring membership group) in
reading, as evidenced by an achievement score of 92% or higher using spring 2012 SOL scores.
Supporting Data / Gap Evidence:
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
African American Hispanic White
Special Ed FRL ESOL
Burley Reading 76.3% 85.7% 96.1% 68.4% 82.8% 82.0%
6th Grade Reading 78.6% 81.8% 96.2% 73.7% 83.9% 80.0%
7th Grade Reading 71.4% 84.2% 97.3% 65.2% 81.6% 84.6%
8th Grade Reading 79.2% 90.9% 94.4% 66.7% 82.8% 82.4%
Anticipated Obstacles:
Need for professional development in the following areas:
Tier I effective teaching strategies
The assessment and re-teaching cycle
Raising the level of rigor for all students
Differentiated instruction and diversity
Student readiness from feeder elementary schools
The free and reduced lunch population is unknown.
Key Performance Indicators (Measurable Outcomes):
Utilize our Quick Cycle Assessment process to include submission to administration assessment, analysis, and re-teaching results
using a 70% pass rate.
Commitment to the study of FQL throughout the school year using the support of the Instructional Coaches, commencing with
instruction using a training agenda.
Use of SchoolNet to upload, track, and analyze all common assessments that are discussed during PLC.
VAAP notebooks monitored monthly by a designated specialist(s) using scheduled review dates for the year.
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To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
KPI (Quantitative - Using a number or percentage)
Indicating Progress Towards SIP Goal:
Q1 KPI Data
reading
Q2 KPI Data
Q3 KPI Data
Q4/EOY KPI
Data
1. Students reading level will improve at or above the
national average growth for their grade level as indicated
on the MAP test
N/A
N/A
N/A
6th
grade: BMS: 7.48
Nat’l Norm: 3.7 7
th grade:
BMS: 2.39
Nat’l Norm: 3.3
8th
grade:
BMS: 3.14
Nat’l Norm: 3.1
2. Common Assessments
data from standard LA classes
6th
grade
65% pass rate
7th
grade
77% pass rate
8th
grade
70% pass rate
6th
grade
85% pass rate
7th
grade
82% pass rate
8th
grade
82% pass rate
6th
grade: 74% met
benchmark
(MAP)
7th
grade:
71% met
benchmark
(MAP)
8th
grade: 82% met
benchmark
(MAP)
6th
grade:
91.1% pass rate
7th
grade:
87.8 % pass rate
8th
grade:
87.4% pass rate
3. Quick Cycle Assessments
data from standard LA classes
6th
grade
81% pass
7th
grade
71% pass rate
8th
grade
74% pass rate
6th
grade
82% pass rate
7th
grade
75% pass rate
8th
grade
88% pass rate
6th
grade: 77% pass rate
7th
grade:
94% pass rate
8th
grade: 77% pass rate
6th
grade:
MAP or released
test items
7th
grade:
MAP or released
test items
8th
grade:
MAP or released
test items
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
Key Strategies and Qualitative Progress
Indicators
Q1 Progress on
Strategies
Q2 Progress on
Strategies
Q3 Progress on
Strategies
Q4 Progress on
Strategies & EOY
Reflections
1. Commitment to the study of FQL throughout
the school year using the support of the
Instructional Coaches, commencing with
instruction. We will begin with checking for
understanding and then move to AVID
strategies.
We will measure with walk data.
Lifelong Learner
Standards:
Checking for
Understanding
Provided
professional
development for
faculty on
AVID Strategy
Provided
professional
development on
Cornell notes
Inquiry and Levels
of Thought
Socratic Seminar
Learning Logs
Philosophical
Chairs Discussions
AVID Strategy
(lifelong learner
standards)
In process of being
used in our
classrooms.
AVID Strategy
(lifelong learner
standards)
In process of being
used in our
classrooms
DO
&
2. Development of a common strategy for
collaborating teachers to support learners in their
collaborative classroom to ensure that special
education students succeed.
ongoing
ongoing
regular meetings to
reinforce goals and
expectations
Special education
co-taught
classrooms are
implementing
small, flexible skill
groups based on
classroom
instructional data
On-going strategy
in classrooms ST
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3. Continue to work with feeder schools to align
instruction
ongoing
5-6 transition
meetings at
individual
elementary schools
Stone Robinson:
Jan 12th
Agnor Hurt: Jan
23rd
.
Cale: Jan. 31th
In process
In process
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To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
School Improvement Plan – SIP Goal 2
2011-2012
Strategic Goal(s): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Goal 1: Prepare all Students to succeed as members of a global community and in a global economy.
X Goal 2: Eliminate the Achievement Gap.
PL
AN
Board Priority(ies): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Priority 1.1: Develop Lifelong-Learner (LLL) competencies in all students.
X Priority 2.1: Prepare all students for workforce/college readiness.
SIP Goal:
Completely eliminate the achievement gap in math for all membership groups.
SIP Objective (SMART - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timebound):
Completely eliminate the achievement gap (as defined by 10 or more percentage point gap from the highest scoring membership group) in
reading, as evidenced by achievement of a score of 92% or higher using spring 2012 SOL scores.
Supporting Data / Gap Evidence:
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
African American Hispanic White
Special Ed FRL ESOL
6th Grade Math 75.0% 66.7% 82.8% 58.8% 68.5% 62.5%
7th Grade Math 83.3% 94.4% 95.5% 82.6% 87.8% 100.0%
8th Grade Math 73.7% 94.1% 83.7% 58.3% 79.5% 91.7%
Algebra 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Geometry 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Anticipated Obstacles:
Need for professional development in the following areas:
Tier I effective teaching strategies
The assessment and reteaching cycle
Raising the level of rigor for all students
Differentiated instruction and diversity
Student readiness from feeder elementary schools
The free and reduced population is unknown.
Key Performance Indicators (Measurable Outcomes):
ST
UD
Y
KPI (Quantitative - Using a number or percentage)
Indicating Progress Towards SIP Goal:
Q1 KPI Data
Q2 KPI Data
Q3 KPI Data
Q4/EOY KPI
Data
1. Students math achievement level will improve at or
above the national average growth for their grade level as
indicated on the MAP test
N/A
N/A
N/A
6th
grade:
BMS: 12.17
Nat’l Norm: 5.9
7th grade:
BMS: 2.39
Nat’l Norm: 3.3
8th
grade:
BMS: 3.14
Nat’l Norm: 3.1
2. Common Assessments
data from standard math classes 6
th Grade
74% pass rate
7th
Grade
74% pass rate
8th
Grade
78% pass rate
6th
Grade
67% pass rate
7th
Grade
69% pass rate
8th
Grade
66% pass rate
6th
grade
64% pass rate
(58% ACPS)
7th
grade:
76% pass rate
8th
grade:
6th
grade:
86.7% pass rate
7th
grade:
68.9% pass rate
8th
grade:
41.1% pass rate
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
80% met
benchmark
(MAP)
3. Quick Cycle Assessments
data from standard math classes
6th
Grade
78% pass rate
7th
Grade
66% pass rate
8th
Grade
74% pass rate
6th
Grade
71% pass rate
7th
Grade
78% pass rate
8th
Grade
86% pass rate
6th
grade: 92% pass rate
7th
grade:
n/a: computers
used for MAP and
scanner down
8th
grade: n/a: computers
used for MAP and
scanner down
6th
grade:
MAP or released
test items
7th
grade:
MAP or released
test items
8th
grade:
MAP or released
test items.
Key Strategies and Qualitative Progress Indicators
Q1 Progress on
Strategies
Q2 Progress on
Strategies
Q3 Progress on
Strategies
Q4 Progress on
Strategies &
EOY Reflections
1. Commitment to the study of FQL throughout the school
year using the support of the Instructional Coaches,
commencing with instruction.
Lifelong Learner
Standards:
Checking for
Understanding
Provided
professional
development for
faculty
AVID Strategy
Provided
professional
development on
Cornell notes
Inquiry and
Levels of Thought
Socratic Seminar
Learning Logs
Philosophical
Chairs
Discussions
AVID Strategy
(lifelong learner
standards)
In process of
being utilized in
the classroom.
AVID Strategy
(lifelong learner
standards)
In process of
being utilized in
the classroom
DO
&
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
4. Continue to work with feeder schools to align
instruction
ongoing
ongoing
5-6 transition
meetings at
individual
elementary
schools
Stone Robinson:
Jan. 12th
Agnor Hurt: Jan.
23rd
Cale: Jan. 31st
On going
On going
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School Improvement Plan – SIP Goal 3
2011-2012
Strategic Goal(s): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Goal 1: Prepare all Students to succeed as members of a global community and in a global economy.
X Goal 3: Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse cadre of the highest quality teaching personnel, staff, and administrators.
PL
AN
Board Priority(ies): Place an “X” in front of those that apply
X Priority 1.1: Develop Lifelong-Learner (LLL) competencies in all students.
X Priority 4.2: Expand two-way communication with and outreach to our stakeholders.
SIP Goal:
Create a school culture that cultivates respect, acceptance of diversity and acceptance of others within all learning communities.
SIP Objective (SMART - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timebound):
Student participation in higher level math and language arts classes, the gifted program, and school sponsored activities (e.g. field trips) will
reflect school demographics and will be evidenced by an increase in percentage of diverse membership and attendance in those activities.
Supporting Data / Gap Evidence:
Identified Gifted Students
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
Anticipated Obstacles:
Professional Development of Faculty
Changing Paradigms
Family Education/Awareness
Student Readiness from Elementary School
Parent & Community Readiness Level (e.g. work hours, etc)
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
Key Performance Indicators (Measurable Outcomes):
Gifted Teacher work towards her SMART goal to increase participation from underrepresented membership groups.
Increase percentage of diverse students in higher level math and language arts classes.
Increase opportunities for parents and families to interact with school personnel within their neighborhood & community.
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KPI (Quantitative - Using a number or
percentage) Indicating Progress
Towards SIP Goal:
Q1 KPI Data
Q2 KPI Data
Q3 KPI Data
Q4/EOY KPI Data
1. Increase the percentage of diverse
students taking higher level math and
language arts classes.
Advanced and
Honors Math
Classes: 31.78%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced/Honors
LA Classes: 29.82%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced and
Honors Math
Classes: 31.6%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced/Honors
LA Classes: 28.5%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced and
Honors Math
Classes: 31.6%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced/Honors
LA Classes: 30.5%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced and
Honors Math
Classes: 31.8%
enrolled students
identify as minority
Advanced/Honors
LA Classes: 28.9%
enrolled students
identify as minority
2. Increase the percentage of diverse
students in gifted education
18.5% of students
identified as gifted are
minority
18.3% of students
identified as gifted are
minority
18.3% of students
identified as gifted are
minority
15% of students
identified as gifted are
minority
To view Division Goals, Priorities, Strategies, and KPIs: http://www.k12albemarle.org/strategicplanning
Key Strategies and Qualitative
Progress Indicators
Q1 Progress on
Strategies
Q2 Progress on
Strategies
Q3 Progress on
Strategies
Q4 Progress on
Strategies & EOY
Reflections
1. Review gifted placement
nominations by quarter to check for
representation of diverse students.
complete
1st Round
8 of 22 students who
were nominated
identified as gifted
2nd
round 2 out of 7
students who were
nominated identified
as gifted
3rd
Round
No students were
identified
DO
&
2. At the beginning and end of the
school year we will analyze student
data to ensure that everyone is placed
appropriately.
Reviewed MAP data
and other testing and
moved students
according to the
results
Ongoing as new
students arrive
Ongoing as new
students arrive. MAP
data and other testing
data will be reviewed.
On-going strategy and
will continue next
year.
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3. As a faculty we are working with Dr.
Covert on inclusiveness strategies as
well as studying and applying the
book, “How to Teach Students Who
Don’t Look Like You”.
Teachers will self-report which
strategies they have implemented and
how things have changed.
We will also talk with students.
ongoing
ongoing
Training has been
completed. Teacher
self-report will be
completed Q4.
This was actually
completed during the
last training session
with Dr. Covert in
small group format.
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