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DENTON CREEK ELEMENTARY CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2013- 2014

SHANNON EDWARDS PRINCIPAL

CISD MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Coppell Independent School District, as a committed and proven leader in educational excellence, is to ensure our learners achieve personal success, develop strong moral character, and become dynamic leaders and global citizens with a zeal for service by engaging each individual through innovative learning experiences led by a visionary staff and progressive community.

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CISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 1: We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other

effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences.

Performance Objective 1: Align the written, taught and assessed curriculum.

Performance Objective 2: Sustain district-wide EC-12 TEKS-aligned curriculum and assessment with research-based instructional practices that enhance all curricular areas.

Performance Objective 3: Communicate the district assessment plan to parents and teachers and report outcomes individually to parents and collectively to stakeholders.

Performance Objective 4: Expand district educational and business partnerships with the local and global community.

Performance Objective 5: Implement a system or systems to assess Future-Ready skills.

Performance Objective 6: Integrate Future-Ready learning skills within the district.

Performance Objective 7: Increase connections between real world experiences and authentic classroom instruction.

Performance Objective 8: Transform systems to more effectively prepare students to be successful in post-secondary education and beyond.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 2: We will identify CISD character traits to be integrated throughout the district and develop means to

assess student demonstration of those traits.

Performance Objective 1: Promote the development and demonstration of positive character traits including (but not limited to): Courage, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Respect & Courtesy, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Good Citizenship, School Pride consistent with the terms of the TEC Section 29.906.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 3: We will increase efficiency in the district operations and educational delivery system through the use of

technology, and further develop business and community partnerships in order to best achieve our mission and objectives.

Performance Objective 1: Increase CISD staff’s level of technology integration expertise (proficiencies) through a differentiated staff development program that addresses Future-Ready technology skills.

Performance Objective 2: Develop a “green” IT strategy and promote “green” initiatives to reduce energy costs and appropriately manage electronic waste.

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CAMPUS SITE-BASED COMMITTEE

20013 - 2014 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NAME OF PARTICIPANT

COMMITTEE ROLE

SHANNON EDWARDS PRINCIPAL

TRICIA BADILLO ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MARY KENNINGTON SPECIAL EDUCATION EDUCATOR

JILL ALLSHOUSE DUAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION/ESL EDUCATOR

NANCY NEERGAARD SPECIALS EDUCATOR

REBECCA MAFFIT KINDER EDUCATOR

GWYNNE ROSS 1ST GRADE EDUCATOR

LINDSEY SHAW 2ND GRADE EDUCATOR

LAMAR BENFIELD 3RD GRADE EDUCATOR

HEATHER CHAMBERS 4TH GRADE EDUCATOR

LESLIE FAUNDEZ 5TH GRADE EDUCATOR

ROYA TOMPKINS PTO PARENT

ROSIE STEVENS PTO PARENT

LINDA COOK DISTRICT LIASON

BROOKE OSHEA COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

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Campus Needs Assessment

List data utilized to identify the needs of your campus

Visioning Document

Learning Framework

Professional Development Plan for DCE

DIP

Campus CIP

DLI Audit Report

District ESL audit data and recommendations, campus IPT/TELPAS

STAAR scores

Parent satisfaction survey

MAP assessment results

DRA historical data

RtI Tiered progression over time

Technology integration needs assessment

Progress monitoring

PLC’s input and action steps

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List the identified needs of your campus derived from data review

Focused vertical alignment in math instruction, intervention, and process through RtI to decrease achievement gaps in

mathematics

Strengthen dual language immersion and ESL sheltered instruction training for all campus staff to close the opportunity gap

Align Tier I instructional strategies that align with the Learning Framework to close the achievement gap

Increase communication venues to promote and enrich a positive school environment to all stakeholders

Increase opportunities for learners voice and choice to improve engagement and real world experiences for all learners

Focused campus strategic initiative to promote transformation of lesson design resulting in learner achievement

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Strategic Objective/Goal 1:

We will effectively deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using technology, assessment data and other effective instructional strategies to engage all learners in meaningful learning experiences.

Performance Objective 1:

Align the written, taught and assessed curriculum

Summative Evaluation:

Learning Design Units, Student Growth Data, and Program Audit Data

Needs Assess. Action Step(s) Sp.

Pop. Person(s)

Responsible Timeline

Start Timeline

End Resources

Human/Material/Fiscal Formative Evaluation

Documented

Satisfaction Survey, Classroom Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Provide all stakeholders a deeper understanding of the revised CISD Learning Framework and its impact on lesson design and transformation.

All Campus Administrators, and Campus Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Research-Based Best Practice Resources By Authors Such As Jensen, Wiggins & McTighe, Marzano, Stiggins, Daggett, etc., Learning Framework, and Campus Edmodo Learning Site

Elevator Speeches, Classroom Walkthrough Data, Lesson Design Template, Lesson Design Rubric Data, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey


Implement staff development on what constructivism is and how constructivist strategies impact learners and are used in lesson designs and formative/summative assessments.

All Campus Administrators, amd Campus Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Campus Edmodo Learning Site, Learning Framework, and Research-Based Best Assessment Practices

Eduphoria Records, agenda, Campus Pedagogy, Educators Feedback, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey

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Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End Resources

Human/Material/ Fiscal Formative Evaluation

Documented


Engage and collaborate in reciprocal conversations during a campus-wide book study on how constructivist strategies impact lesson design, assessments, and learners.

All Campus Administrators

Sept 2013

Dec 2013

Campus Edmodo Learning Site, Book: Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom, $400 Local Funds CISD Learning Framework, and Research-Based Best Assessment Practices

Eduphoria Records, PLC agenda and minutes, collaborations, Campus Pedagogy, Educators, Feedback, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey


Implement constructivist strategies to transform lesson designs and assessments.


August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, and Research-Based Best Assessment Practices

Lesson Design Template Rubrics, walkthrough Data, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey

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Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented


Build the capacity of educators and learners in formative assessment practices for the improvement of learning.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Liaison, and Campus Formative Assessment Training Team

August 2013

June 2014

Formative Assessment Training Materials, $200 Local Funds, Campus Liaison, Campus Administrators, and CISD Learning Framework

Faculty/Vertical Meeting Agendas, Classroom Walkthrough Data, and Learning Design Units

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, Campus & parent feedback, and state/local/campus assessments

Provide campus planning days allowing for educators to collaborate on and plan integrated units including authentic assessments using the DCE Lesson Design Template utilizing the Understanding by Design Model, and DCE learner outcomes.

All Classroom Teachers, and Campus Administration

August 2013

May 2014

Materials, Planning Time, Title 1 Funds $8,700, Marzano’s research on assessment, Visioning Document and Visioning Implementation Rubric, and CISD Learning Framework

Bookkeeping records, Lesson Designs, and sign-in sheets

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Needs Assess. Action Step(s) Sp. Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, Campus & parent feedback, and state/local/campus assessments

Provide campus in-service days to plan and design blended learning lessons addressing the needs of immigrant students.

Immigrant Students

Classroom Teachers of Immigrant Students, ESL Facilitator

August 2013

June 2014

Title III Funds, Visioning Document, Visioning Implementation Rubric, and CISD Learning Framework

Purchase Orders, and Blended Lessons

2009 Strategic Plan, CISD Learning Framework, and Parent Survey

Implement Standards-Based Report Cards in 4th Grade.

All Campus Administrators, 4th Grade Teachers, Director of Elementary Education

August 2013

June 2014

Curriculum Directors, CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, Report Cards, Professional Learning Materials, and Local Funds

Eduphoria Records, Standards-Based Report Card Data, and 2014 Parent Survey

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Sustain district-wide EC-12 TEKS-aligned curriculum and assessment with research-based instructional practices that enhance all curricular areas.


Eduphoria records, classroom walkthrough data, and campus needs assessment rubrics



Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

Campus Assessment Data from Needs Assessment

Provide updated training for progress monitoring and the RTI process.

All Campus Administrators, Counselor, Literacy Teacher, ESL Facilitator, Dyslexia Specialist, Speech Pathologist, and Behavior Specialists

August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, and Research-Based Best Assessment Practices, and RtI training

Eduphoria Records, agendas, RtI Progress Monitoring Data, and Aware Data

Campus Input Provide remediation instruction for students based on assessment data.

At-risk students including Ec. Disadv. and Hispanic

Teachers August 2013

June 2014

SCE Funds: -Tutoring $6,000, -Materials $2323

Tutoring groups, and Teacher lesson plans

Campus Input Provide remediation instruction for students based on assessment data.

At-risk native Spanish learners

Campus Administrators, and ESL Facilator, Teachers

August 2013

June 2014

Spanish Literacy Teacher, and Title 1 Funds: -Tutoring $10,000

Tutoring groups, and lesson plans

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Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

Campus Input Provide resources to help with remediation instruction for students based on assessment data.

At-risk native Spanish learners

Campus Administrators, and ESL Faciliator, Teachers

August 2013

June 2014

Title I Funds: Spanish Non-Fiction books: $5,000, Read Naturally Spanish: $1,316

Tutoring groups, lesson plans, and assessment data

Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, and ESL/DLI Program Evaluation

Build the capacity of educators in sheltered instruction practices.

All Campus Administrators, and ESL Faciliatator

August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, Best Practice Sheltered Instruction Strategies Training Materials, ESL Facilitator, and ESL/DLI/BL Program Evaluation

Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough Data, Campus Needs Assessment, and 2014 ESL/DLI Program Evaluation

Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Provide trainer of trainers training for Write from the Beginning strategies to teacher leaders who will train staff.

All Campus Administrators, and Teacher Leaders Trained in Write from the Beginning

September 2013

October 2013

Write from the Beginning TOT training, and Local Funds

Eduphoria Records, and Classroom Walkthrough Data

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Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Provide staff development using Write from the Beginning strategies to improve learner success in writing.

All Campus Administrators, and Teacher Leaders Trained in Write from the Beginning

November 2013

June 2014

Write from the Beginning resource materials: Title I $8,268

Eduphoria Records, Lesson Designs, and Classroom Walkthrough Data

ESL Audit, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Continue to expand DLI program and communicate progress to all stakeholders.

PreK K-5

Campus Administrators, ESL Faciliatator, DLI District Coordinator, and DLI Teachers & Parents

August 2013

June 2014

DLI Meetings, Sheltered Instruction Trainings, Campus and District Review Meetings

Parent Advisory Meetings, 2014 Parent Survey, and Continuation Data in Program

RTI Data, Progress Monitoring, STAAR Data, and Key Math Assessments

Focus vertical alignment in math instruction and intervention to decrease achievement gaps in mathematics.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Math Content Specialist, District Math Coaches, and Staff

August 2013

June 2014

Math Menu Training on Differentiated Instruction Using Math Menus, CISD Splash Screens, Undated Math TEKS, Key Math, MAP assessment data, Intervention resources, and Title I $187

RTI data, Progress Monitoring, STAAR data, and BOY/MOY/EOY MAP data

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Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

RTI Data, Progress Monitoring, STAAR Data, and Key Math Assessments

Provide staff development in the use of Daily 5 guided math to differentiate math instruction for all learners in order to reduce achievement gaps and enrich mathematics.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Math Content Specialist, District Math Coaches, and Staff

August 2013

June 2014

Daily 5 Guided Math, Campus Content Math Teacher Leader, CISD Splash Screens, CISD Learning Framework, Resource Materials, and Local Funds $1,534

Walkthrough data, Lesson Designs, formative assessments, STAAR data, and BOY/MOY/EOY MAP data

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Communicate the district assessment plan to parents and teachers and report outcomes individually to parents and collectively to stakeholders.


Copies of documents used to communicate to parents, teachers, students and stakeholders.



Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, Satisfaction Survey, and Campus feedback

Provide staff development in learner centered goal setting conferences to allow for self-monitoring, and instructional feedback and provide student voice and ownership in learning.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Liaison, and Campus Content Area Leaders

August 2013

June 2014

Campus Administration, Campus Liaison, and Campus Content Area Leaders

Learner Led Conferences, and Learner Outcome Rubric, and 2014 Survey

Satisfaction Survey, Campus feedback, CISD Framework, and Visioning Document

Present information on how authentic ongoing assessment data is used to reflect growth of the whole child and drives instruction during Lesson Design through Parent Brown Bag Breakfast/Lunches and Informational Nights.

All

Campus Administration

August 2013

April 2014

Sign-in sheets, and General Budget

Posting of meeting times on campus calendar, campus newsletters, agendas, and handouts

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Expand district educational and business partnerships with the local and global community.


Documentation of increased participation in campus partnerships in Campus Improvement Plans and business partnership survey feedback.



Start Timeline

End Resources

Human/Material/Fiscal Formative Evaluation Documented

Satisfaction Survey, Community Feedback, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Increase authentic parent and community involvement in the life of the school.

All Campus Administrators, and Educators

Aug. 2013

June 2014

Campus Events, Social Media, and Parent Surveys

Campus Calendars, Lesson Designs, and 2014 Survey

Satisfaction Survey, Community Feedback, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Create and expand reciprocal relationships with existing business and community partnerships.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Liaison, and Educators

Aug. 2013

June 2014

Local business and Community partners, and PTO members

Lesson Design, and 2014 Survey

Community Feedback, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Post school partnerships on the school website and pictures of business partners working with learners in reciprocal relationships on the school website.

All Campus Administration. Educators, and PTO members

Aug 2013

June 2014

Local and business

partners, and PTO

members

Website

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Implement a system or systems to assess Future-Ready skills.


Documentation of assessment results.

Needs Assess. Action Step(s) Sp. Pop. Person(s) Responsible Timeline

Start Timeline

End Resources



Create, refine and utilize campus-based future-ready Learner Outcome Rubrics during Professional Learning Community meetings.

All Campus Administrators, Campus Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Learner Outcome Rubrics, Campus Liaison, Learner Outcome Coaches, CISD Learning Framework, and Lesson Design Template

Future-Ready Learner Outcomes, and Future-Ready Learner Outcome Rubrics


Inform stakeholders on the use of campus-based future-ready learner outcome rubrics to develop the whole child.


August 2013

June 2014

Learner Outcomes and Rubric, and CISD Learning Framework

Meeting Agendas, and 2014 Parent Survey

Visioning Document, and CISD Learning Framework

Implement the new CISD Learning Design rubric to assess educators’ learning design units aligned to the CISD Learning Framework.


Aug 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, and Learning Design Rubric

Learning Design Rubric Data, and Classroom Walkthrough Data

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Integrate Future-Ready learning skills within the district.


Documentation of staff development offerings, updated teacher walkthrough, snapshot, grading rubrics and Student Satisfaction Survey.


Start Timeline

End Resources



Explore virtual, blended, and flipped learning opportunities to increase student centered instruction in classrooms and to promote strong parent interactions from school to home to school through staff development and professional learning during PLC’s and Faculty Meetings.

All Campus Administrators, and Campus iTeam Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Blended, flipped and Virtual, Learning Design Template, and CISD Learning Framework

Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough Data, Lesson Designs, Staff Professional Learning, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey


Build the capacity of staff to effectively execute virtual, blended, and flipped learning experiences.

All Campus Administrators, and Campus iTeam Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Blended, flipped and Virtual Learning Design Template, Lesson Design Days, and Campus iTeam Liaison

Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough Data, Lesson Designs, and Staff Professional Learning,

Satisfaction Survey Classroom Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Inform stakeholders of the benefits of virtual learning experiences.

All Campus Administrators and Campus iTeam Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

Campus iTeam Liaison, Digital Content and Virtual Learning Training, and Parent Information Night

Meeting Agendas, and 2014 Satisfaction Survey

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Increase connections between real world experiences and authentic classroom instruction.


Documentation of lessons containing real world experiences, service learning and authentic classroom instruction.


Start Timeline

End Resources


Documented


Increase opportunities for learners to engage in “real-world” and authentic learning experiences connecting to learner interests such as service learning.

All Director of Science and Service Learning, and Campus Administrators

August 2013

June 2014

Campus Service Learning Representatives, Campus Administrators, and Educators

Service Data Reports


Create a school culture of global awareness and international-mindedness that promotes the exploration of new ideas and perspectives as well as fostering global citizenship.

All Campus Administrators, Educators, and DLI Educators

Aug 2013

June 2014

Campus Pedagogy, Campus Liaison, Business Partners, Community Partners, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document, “Project North” (monarch butterflies from here to Mexico), and “Moon Project”

Campus Pedagogy, Learning Design Templates, and Visioning Matrix

Campus Input, Visioning Document, and CISD Learning Framework

Increase opportunities for students to connect to the global community using technology tools such as distance learning, podcasting, SKYPE, etc.

All Campus Administrators, Library Media Specialist, Campus iTeam Liaison, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

Integration Specialist, Library Media Specialist, Community Partners, and Parents

Lesson Designs, Campus Pedagogy, and Visioning Matrix

Campus Input, Visioning Document, and CISD Learning Framework

Increase opportunities for students to connect to the global community through the participation of “Project North” and the “Moon Project.”

All Campus Administrators, Campus iTeam Liaison, and 2nd and 4th Grade Educators

August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, “Project North," and “Moon Project”

Lesson Designs, Campus Pedagogy, and Visioning Matrix

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Transform systems to more effectively prepare students to be successful in post-secondary education and beyond.


PBMAS, student enrollment, student certification, CTE program evaluations, and New Vision Implementation Matrix.



Start Timeline

End Resources


Campus comprehensive needs assessment, Classroom Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Explore and determine strategic campus initiative to transform campus learning to achieve level four on the Implementation Rubric.

All Campus Administrators, and Campus Liaison

Aug 2013

January 2014

Kotter’s Change Model, CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, and Implementation Rubric

Thinking Maps, Agendas, Formative assessments, and Campus Pedagogy


Refine campus transformation plan and create Campus Pedagogy.

All Campus Liaison, Campus Administrators, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, and Implementation Rubric

Campus Pedagogy


Utilize the Visioning Matrix to re-assess campus transformation efforts to measure progress.

All Campus Liaison, Campus Administrators, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, and Implementation Rubric

Campus Pedagogy, and Implementation Rubric

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Transform systems to more effectively prepare students to be successful in post-secondary education and beyond.


PBMAS, student enrollment, student certification, CTE program evaluations, and New Vision Implementation Matrix.



Start Timeline

End Resources


AEIS Report, Classroom Walkthrough Data, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Reduce the achievement gap through responsive teaching and pedagogy.


August 2013

June 2014

CISD Learning Framework, ESL/DLI/BL Program Evaluation, and Research-Based Best Practice Resources

AEIS Report, Classroom Walkthrough Data, Learning Design Plans, and Special Education Referrals

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We will identify CISD character traits to be integrated throughout the district and develop means to assess student demonstration of those traits.

Performance Objective 1

Promote the development and demonstration of positive character traits including (but not limited to): Courage, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Respect & Courtesy, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Good Citizenship, School Pride consistent with the terms of the TEC Section 29.906.


Data gathered from random visits to CISD campuses, community feedback including survey data from presenters, guest speakers, etc, on demonstration of character traits by CISD students.


Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End

Resources Human/Material/

Fiscal

Formative Evaluation

Documented

Campus Input, CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Explore and Implement strategies from Great Expectations promoting positive character traits and student responsibility.

All Campus Administrators Trained in GE, and Teacher Leaders trained in GE

August 2013

June 2014

Great Expectations resources

Morning announcements, Lesson Designs, and Spirit Rally Agendas, and Office Referrals


Implement campus wide expectations to promote student responsibility and good citizenship


August 2013

June 2014

Great Expectations resources



Revise campus wide vocabulary program to focus on CISD character traits and GE Life Principles


August 2013

June 2014

Great Expectations resources, CISD Learning Framework, and CISD character traits


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We will identify CISD character traits to be integrated throughout the district and develop means to assess student demonstration of those traits.


Promote the development and demonstration of positive character traits including (but not limited to): Courage, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Respect & Courtesy, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Good Citizenship, School Pride consistent with the terms of the TEC Section 29.906.


Data gathered from random visits to CISD campuses, community feedback including survey data from presenters, guest speakers, etc, on demonstration of character traits by CISD students.


Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End

Resources Human/Material/

Fiscal


Documented

CISD Learning Framework

Provide training for RtI Behavior to improve student responsibility and progress monitoring for RTI behavior.

All Campus Administrators, and District Behavioral Specialists

August 2013

June 2014

RtI behavior data, and Campus training with behavior specialist

Discipline Referrals, and RtI Behavior Progress Monitoring Data

RtI meetings, behavior data, and parent information questionnaires

Expand mentorship opportunities both inside and outside of DCE

All Campus staff and Campus Administration

August 2013

June 2014

District Behavior specialists, HS counseling contact, partnerships with North and Victory Place

Behavior records, surveys from mentors and mentees, and input at RtI meetings

CISD Learning Framework, Campus Needs Assessment, and Behavior data

Improve and promote a campus wide climate of respect and positive interactions with others while building strong leaders who are responsible for their own actions.

All Campus staff and Campus Administration, and Angela Maiers

September 2013

June 2014

Angela Maiers, Campus Administrators, Local Funds

Walkthrough data, Office referrals, Behavior data from RtI, Agendas, and Eduphoria Records

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We will increase efficiency in the district operations and educational delivery system through the use of technology, and further develop business and community partnerships in order to best achieve our mission and objectives.


Increase CISD staff’s level of technology integration expertise (proficiencies) through a differentiated staff development program that addresses Future-Ready technology skills.


Documented cumulative evidence of staff growth and progress over time in achieving Future-Ready technology skills.


Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End

Resources Human/Mate

rial/Fiscal


Documented

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, CIP needs review, Technology Inventory/Survey, and Parent survey

Provide staff development on how to use Google Docs as an effective form of collaboration, communication, and digital portfolios for learners and blended/flipped lesson experiences.

All Campus Administration, and Campus iTeam Liaison

August 2013

June 2014

iTeam trainings, PLC, Vertical Meetings, Google Site

Google Websites for staff and learners, Eduphoria Records, Agendas, and 2014 Survey


Study and implement digital portfolios for learners using Google Docs.

All Campus Administration, Campus iTeam Liaison, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

iTeam trainings, PLC, Vertical Meetings, parent and learner feedback, expectations rubric for digital portfolios

Parent, learner, and teacher feedback, Eduphoria Records, Agendas, Google Sites, and 2014 Survey

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Increase CISD staff’s level of technology integration expertise (proficiencies) through a differentiated staff development program that addresses Future-Ready technology skills.


Documented cumulative evidence of staff growth and progress over time in achieving Future-Ready technology skills.


Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End


rial/Fiscal


Documented

CISD Learning Framework, and Visioning Document

Educate all staff members by providing professional learning focused on the new CISD Technology Proficiency model.

All Campus Administrators, iTeam, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

iTeam trainings, PLC, and Vertical Meetings

Eduphoria Records, Training Agendas, and Proficiency Rubric


Provide differentiated technology staff development to enhance Lesson Designs.

All Campus Administrators, iTeam, and Educators

August 2013

June 2014

iTeam trainings, PLC, and Vertical Meetings

Eduphoria Records, Training Agendas, Lesson Designs, and 2014 Survey

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Develop a “green” IT strategy and promote “green” initiatives to reduce energy costs and appropriately manage electronic waste


District energy report, implementation of District-wide recycling program, and developed “green” initiatives and programs at all campuses.


Pop. Person(s)


Start Timeline

End


rial/Fiscal


Documented

CISD Learning Framework, Visioning Document, CIP needs review, Campus Paper Usage Reports, and District Sustainability Initiative Rubric

Research and develop a campus systematic procedure for recycling of paper, plastics, ink cartridges, and other materials.

All Campus Administration, All Staff and Students

August 2013

June 2014

PTO, and CHS Student Leaders for Green Initiatives

Campus paper usage reports, and District Sustainability Initiative Rubric


Implement a campus “Green Team” to promote and communicate to all stakeholders campus plans for developing “green” initiatives.


August 2013

June 2014

Student Leaders for Green Initiatives, and Campus Teacher Leaders

District Sustainability Initiative Rubric, agendas, and meeting dates


Investigate current usage of campus garden and possible greenhouse replacement to determine how each could promote green initiatives and education among all stakeholders.


August 2013

June 2014

Student Leaders for Green Initiatives, and Campus Teacher Leaders

District Sustainability Initiative Rubric, agendas, and meeting dates

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CISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 APPENDIX A: STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATES

Bullying Prevention

Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All campuses will implement and support CISD

anti-Bullying policies, guidelines and

procedures designed to reduce bullying. (Board

Policy FFI, FFF & FFH)

Campus Budgets

Campus Principals and Campus Counselors

Discipline Reports

2. All Elementary Campuses will implement and

support RTime.

Region 10 Campus Principals and Campus Counselors

RTime Session Dates, RTime Session Agendas, and Lessons

3. All Middle Schools will implement and support

Negotiate.

Region 10 Campus Principals and Campus Counselors

Negotiate Session Dates, Negotiate Session Agendas, and Lessons

4. All school staff members will be trained in the

CISD Bullying Reporting Protocol.

Campus Budgets

Campus Principals and Campus Counselors

Discipline Reports

5. All 5th Grade students will view Cyber Bullying

video from Yellow Dyno through Counseling

Guidance Program.

Campus Budgets

Campus Counselor Discipline Reports

6. Parent information sessions will be held to

increase awareness and prevention measures

for bullying and cyber bullying.

Local Funds Assistant Superintendent of Administration

Discipline Reports, and Agendas

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Child Abuse & Sexual Abuse Prevention Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All campus counselors will be trained as

trainers of trainers in the Dallas Children’s

Advocacy Center’s training on Recognizing and

Reporting Child Abuse.

Region 10 Executive Director of Leading and Learning and Campus Counselors

Training Sign-in Sheets, Training Agendas, and Training Survey Reports

2. All campus staff members will be trained in the

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s protocol

on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse.


Training Sign-in Sheets, Training Agendas and Training Survey Reports

3. All school staff members will follow the CISD

Child Abuse Reporting Protocol.


Counselor Documentation

Coordinated Health - SHAC Council


1. The SHAC Council will meet a minimum of 4

times per year.

Student Services Budget

Co-Chairs

Minutes, Agendas, Sign-in Sheets

2. The council will provide the CISD Board an

annual report of their activities for the year.


Co-Chairs

Board Agenda – Presentation by SHAC Chairs

3. The majority of the council membership will be

parents and the co-chair will be a parent.


Co-Chairs

Membership List

4. The district expectation is that a representative

from each campus will participate in the

committee.


Co-Chairs

Membership List

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Dating Violence Awareness Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Secondary Schools will provide on-going staff

training on relationship abuse awareness,

detection and prevention.

PEIMS data, SROs, Counselors, Parents and Campus Administrators

Executive Director of Leading and Learning, Campus Counselors, and Campus Administrators

Discipline Referrals, Anecdotal Campus Report

2. High Schools will implement programs, such as

the Be Project, to eliminate teen dating violence

and promote healthy relationships.




3. Selected secondary courses will embed a unit

of study designed to increase awareness of

teen dating violence and the warning signs of

abusive relationships.




4. Elementary Counselors will conduct guidance

lessons on conflict resolution to promote healthy

relationships.




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Discipline Management – Safe Environments Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Review discipline data and disaggregate

the data to identify training needs and

issues related to the learning

environment.

Discipline Data Assistant Superintendent of Administration

Discipline Report

2. Provide professional learning

opportunities to support campus character

education initiatives (such as Great

Expectations and Positive Behavioral

Support Initiative).

Campus Discipline Reports, Positive Behavior Support Plan Template, Campus Administrators, Specialist/LSSP, Region 10 , and Federal Funds

Campus Administration and Executive Director of Intervention Services

Eduphoria Records

3. Implement and provide advanced training

on alternative options to In-School

Suspension.

Campus Administrators, Region 10, Intervention Specialist/LSSP, and Federal Funds

Campus Administration and Executive Director of Intervention Services

Eduphoria Records

4. Maintain acceptable percentage related to

state target of In-School Suspension (ISS)

placements and DAEP within all

subpopulations.

Campus Discipline Reports, Positive Behavior Support Plan Template, Campus Administrators, Specialist/LSSP, Region 10 , and Federal Funds

Assistant Superintendent of Administration

Discipline Report

5. Students that are highly at risk of dropping

out of school will be recommended for

enrollment in Victory Place.

Compensatory Education Funds

High School Counselors and High School Principals

Attendance Report, and Progress Monitoring Data of Victory Place and RtI Students.

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Drug Prevention Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Provide on-going staff training on drug and

relationship abuse awareness, detection and

prevention.


Counselors, Campus Administrators

Discipline Referrals, Anecdotal Campus Reports

2. Provide information regarding C.A.R.E to

students with drug abuse issues and their

parents.

YMCA, Counselors and Campus Administrators

Counselors, Campus Administrators

Discipline Referrals, Anecdotal Campus Reports

Gifted and Talented Program


1. Establish a gifted and talented

parent/community advisory committee to

support and assist in GT services planning and

improvements that emphasize key components

of the Texas State Plan.

GT Faculty Director of Advanced Academics Committee Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes

2. Develop and implement an annual review

process to measure the effectiveness of GT

services.

GT Faculty and Content Directors

Director of Advanced Academics and Content Directors

Annual Report

3. Develop and annually update a written

comprehensive professional learning plan

designed to address the needs of GT learners

(including initial 30 hours of GT training and

annual 6 hour update).

GT Faculty and Local funds

Director of Advanced Academics Written Professional Learning Plan

4. Develop a communication plan designed to

systematize internal and external

communication with all stakeholders.

GT Faculty and Local funds

Director of Advanced Academics and Content Directors

Communication Plan

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Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Provide testing information and guide teachers

through the certification process as needed.

State Testing Website, Testing Schedule and Test Prep Guides

Executive Director of HR and Certification Manager

Teacher Test Scores

2. Mentor beginning educators to improve effective

teaching and performance while promoting personal

and professional well-being.

Title II funds, local funds

Executive Director of HR, Director of Professional Learning and Director of School Improvement

Teacher Retention Rate, Teacher Exit Interviews, and Beginning Teacher and Mentor Journals

3. Utilize instructional exemplars to reflect on identified

aspects of effective instruction including Future-

Ready skills.


Executive Director of HR, Director of Professional Learning, and Communications Department


4. Utilize instructional exemplars to calibrate

classroom walkthrough documentation.


Executive Director of HR and Director of Staff Development,


Post-Secondary Preparedness: Admissions & Financial Aid Information


1. Campuses will provide college and post high school

information to all students.

High School Budgets

High School Counselors Graduation Plans, and Post-Secondary Acceptance Data

2. Students will complete the financial aid process. High School Budgets

High School Counselors Student PELL Application Completion Data

3. All 6 – 12 grade students will be assigned a Naviance

Account for the purpose of researching college and

career options and interests.

Secondary School Budgets

Secondary Counselors, and CTE Educators

User Account Report

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4. Counseling and career guidance will be available to help

students with certification and technical opportunities.

Secondary School Budgets

Secondary Counselors Career Pathway Graduation Plans

5. Parent meetings will be scheduled to provide post-

secondary awareness and financial assistance.

High School Budgets

High School Principal Participant Data, and Participant Surveys

6. College and Career Night will be scheduled to offer

opportunities for students and parents to visit with college

recruiters and businesses.

High School Budgets

High School Counselors Participant Data, and Participant Surveys

7. College Recruiters will be given a venue to meet with

students throughout the school year.

High School Budgets

High School Counselors Schedule of Recruiter Visits

8. AP and Pre-AP courses will be open-enrollment. Campus Budgets

Counselors Number of Students Completing AP Course Number of Students Passing AP Exams

9. Dual and Concurrent credit will be available to all eligible

students.

High School Budgets

Counselors Number of Students Enrolled in Dual Credit Courses Number of Students Passing Dual Credit Courses

10. Increase student and teacher awareness of college and

career readiness/post-secondary education in order to

best serve all students.

Campus Budgets

Campus Administrators

Student Surveys and Four Year Plans

12. Create a culture of college and redefine post-secondary

education in order to best serve all students.

Campus Budgets

Campus Administrators Student Surveys and Graduation Tracker Data

13. Align college readiness assessments and design

intervention framework to ensure college readiness for all.

Advanced Academic and Campus Budgets

Curriculum Directors, Campus Administrators and Educators.

Student Surveys and Graduation Tracker Data

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Suicide Prevention Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All staff members will be trained in the CISD

Suicide Prevention Protocol.

Campus Budgets Campus Principal, and Counselors

Training Sign-in Sheets, Training Agendas, and Training Survey Reports

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CISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 APPENDIX B: CORE CONTENT INITIATIVES

English Language Arts & Reading Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Build learner capacity for expository

writing.

Write From the Beginning Training, and STAAR/EOC Data,

Director of Language and Literacy

AEIS Data, Writing Conference Data, and Writing Scoring Session Data

2. Align a balanced literacy program K-

12.

Research-Based Best Practices Director of Language and Literacy

Program Evaluation Report

3. Write K-8 Literacy Curriculum. Learning Framework, Visioning Document, and TEKS

Director of Language and Literacy

Articulated Curriculum

4. Input K-12 Curriculum in Eduphoria. Eduphoria, and Curriculum Director of Language and Literacy

Eduphoria Reports

Math Strategies Resources Staff

Responsible Evaluation

1. Transition to New State Math TEKS. State TEKS, and Campus Instructional Math Leads

Director of Mathematics

Articulated Courses Aligned to TEKS.

2. Improve instructional practices

through effective evidence-based

instruction.

Visioning Document, CISD Learning Framework, 8 Mathematical Practices, Instructional Leadership Team, and Research-Based Best Practices


Classroom Walkthrough Data, and Learning Design Units

3. Continue Curriculum writing in

elementary and high schools, while

beginning the curriculum writing

process in middle schools.



Vertically Articulated Curriculum

4. Redesign teacher cadres to create

district exemplars.



Reflective Journals, Learner Products, and Learner Surveys

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Science Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Continue to support inquiry-based instruction

K-12.

Foss Kits, STC Kits, and Inquiry-Based Instruction Training

Director of Science Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

2. Improve scientific best practices in K-12:

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations;

Analyzing and Interpreting Data;

Asking Questions and Defining Problems;

and

Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating

Information.

Professional Learning Communities, Professional Learning, 2012-2013 Cadre Recommendations, and classroom walkthrough rubric

Director of Science Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough data, Learner Products, and Learning Design Units

3. Expand use of digital content resources K-12. Instructional Materials Resource Committee, and iTunesU

Director of Science Instructional Materials Allotment Request Forms

4. Embed information about STEM careers in K-

12 classrooms.

Sally Ride Training (K-1 and 6-8), and Follow-up Support for Grades 2-5

Director of Science Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

5. Expand opportunities for global collaboration. World Moon Project, Google Earth, E-PALS, and Skype

Director of Science Local Assessments, Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

Social Studies


1. Create a constructivist conversation

regarding Social Studies and the role of

inquiry-based instruction.

Inquiry-Based Training Director of School Improvement

Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

2. Expand the use of virtual learning design

K-12.

Virtual Learning Training Director of School Improvement

Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

3. Expand the use of digital content

resources K-12.

Instructional Materials Resource Committee, and iTunesU

Director of School Improvement

Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

4. Create a constructivist dialogue regarding

high yield best practices.

John Hattie’s Research Director of School Improvement

Eduphoria Records, Classroom Walkthrough data, and Learning Design Units

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CISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 APPENDIX C: COMPONENTS OF A SCHOOL-WIDE TITLE I PROGRAM

Components of a School-wide Plan

Standard Evidence of Standard Completion and/or Progress Toward Completion

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Includes a variety of data gathered from multiple sources. Examines student, teacher, school and community strengths and needs.

Administration meets ongoing with special programs and grade levels to gather information regarding learner and educator needs. This helps to build the action steps that are included in the CIP and will promote DCE’s ongoing educational transformation. All learners are monitored through the use of formative and summative assessments. Differentiation and specific interventions will be provided to all learners in order to meet their individual needs. With additional support from the district learning framework, Visioning document, state and local benchmark assessments, and educator/learner/parent/community feedback, we will create a positive learning environment for our learners.

School-wide reform strategies

Opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research:

i. Strengthen core academic programs

ii. Increase amount and quality of learning time

iii. Strategies for meeting educational needs of underserved populations

DCE staff continuously disaggregates learner data through formal and informal assessments. Through the RtI process, learners’ needs are identified and scaffolding plans are developed. Through the ongoing PST process, these plans are reviewed and changes are made based on data and learner needs. We offer appropriate interventions matched to learner need starting with researched based best practices for Tier I instruction. Our staff continues to research innovative and research-based instructional strategies to improve learning. The incorporation of Future-Ready skills (such as: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, and local/global contribution) provide future ready skills throughout all learning opportunities. Authentic lesson planning is a key component and our teachers are continuing training to increase capacity. Creating formative classroom assessments that drive next instructional steps will increase the quality of the learning experience and provide learners with immediate specific feedback. Gizmos will be used as one interactive tool to help provide a visual/hands-on application for learners in the areas of math and science.

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Instruction by Highly Qualified Professional Staff

Teachers and paraprofessionals meet the highly qualified requirements; parents are aware of the highly qualified status of all teachers. All teachers are assigned to the areas in which they are certified to teach.

All DCE staff is 100% highly qualified in the areas that they are assigned. This is communicated to parents during Curriculum Night at the beginning of the school year as well as during parent informational meetings.

Highly-qualified and Ongoing Professional Development

All staff is trained to meet individual needs of all students, but particularly the lowest achieving students of any program that is included in the schoolwide program. All staff receives ongoing and sustained professional development that is aligned with the goals of the new vision plan.

Every DCE staff member receives research-based staff development that promotes increased achievement for all learners. In addition the staff is trained to reach special programs and at risk populations by using differentiated instruction that is focused on each learners’ area of need. DCE will be involved in transforming lesson design with the use of constructivist learning experiences and the use of formative assessments to determine needs on an ongoing daily basis. Ongoing professional development with recognize and honor each staff member’s level of understanding and expertise while promoting learning environments which celebrate reciprocal relationships.

Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Staff

The School is allowed to provide incentives for highly qualified teachers to teach in high need schools. Only teachers who are highly qualified are assigned to low achieving students and this is the policy throughout the district.

There are no CISD schools that are considered a state improvement school; however, with positive school communication to all stakeholders and shared on our campus website, new highly qualified staff will take interest in our campus.

Strategies to Increase Parental Involvement

Specific strategies to increase parental involvement, based upon results of the needs assessment have been identified and implemented. Strong collaboration with community resources is evident. Parents are included as decision makers in a broad spectrum of school decisions.

Parents are crucial partners to maintaining a successful learning environment. Campus administration has monthly meetings with PTO in order to build communication and improve systems operation. IA variety of mediums will be used to increase communication to all stakeholders including, but not limited to: PTO meetings, School Messenger, Site-Based Decision Meetings, Parent/Teacher/Student conferences, Campus and Teacher websites, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Preschool Transition Strategies

Collaboration is evident between the elementary school and preschool programs (Head Start, Even Start, etc.) Specific strategies for helping students’ transition into the elementary setting have been identified and implemented.

CISD works in partnership with Child Find to ensure that learners’ needs are identified and supported. Understanding the least restricted environment and offering inclusion opportunities are essential to the successful transition of our learners. An early Back to School Night is provided for incoming PreK learners to provide critical information before school begins. Educators participate in a Meet the Teacher Night before school begins as well as continues a successful transition into the school year with a curriculum information night.

Timely and additional Assistance to Students Having Difficulty Mastering the Standards

The school has a well-defined process that is currently being implemented to identify students experiencing difficulty mastering the State’s standards. Timely, effective and additional assistance is provided for students experiencing difficulty mastering the state’s standards. Thematic, integrated instruction, designed to accommodate the needs of various learning styles is provided.

DCE is focused on the early and ongoing identification of learners that struggle. Individualized plans are developed to support learners’ needs, and are implemented with fidelity. The PST and RtI process assures that educators are offering research-based individualized instruction, formatively assessing learners and checking for progress, and meeting back with instructional teams to review data and make a plan for success. Parents are an integral part of this process.

Coordination and Integration of Federal, State and Local Programs and Resources

The school has established its new vision plan based on need, and is knowledgeable about and uses all resources available to the school to meet its goals.

DCE coordinates all funds and resources to meets the needs of all learners based on data and the campus goals. We create learning experiences that are rigorous, highly engaging, and able to connect learners to their community and world in relevant learning experiences.

Measures to Include Teachers in the Decisions Regarding the Use of Academic Assessments

Classroom teachers developed the assessment matrix.

Learner Outcome Rubrics were created to assess those skills identified in the Visioning Document that learners need in order to be successful in today’s global market place. Rubrics will be used to provide specific authentic timely feedback for educators, learners, and their parents on student growth.

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CISD District Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Acronym Index

AEIS Academic Excellence Indicator System AP Advanced Placement BEST Business Education Success Team BL Bilingual BTIM Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentors BYOD Bring Your Own Device C.A.R.E. Chemical Awareness Resources &

Education CISD Coppell Independent School District Comp Ed Compensatory Education CTE Career and Technical Education EC Early Childhood EOC End of Course ESL English as a Second Language D.A.T.E. District Award of Teacher Excellence DIBS Dream, Imagine, Believe and Succeed (Elementary Student Advisory Committee) DLI Dual Language Immersion GT Gifted and Talented HR Human Resources IB International Baccalaureate ICLE International Center for Leadership in

Education IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

ISS In School Suspension IT Informational Technology iTeam Integration Specialist Team LSSP Licensed Specialist in School Psychology OSS Out of School Suspension PBMAS Performance Based Monitoring

Assessment System PBS Positive Behavior Supports PEIMS Public Education Information Management

System PST Promoting Success Team RtI Response to Intervention SCE State Comprehensive Education SHAC School Health Advisory Council SPED Special Education SRO Security Resource Officer STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic

Readiness TAKS Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills TEA Texas Education Agency TEC Texas Education Code TEKS Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills X2VOL Data Warehouse for Service Learning

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