District Improvement PlanStudent Achievement Annual Progress Report

Lakewood School District # 306

Evaluation of Progress

Progress on Activities and Tasks

4Excellent

Accomplishment

3Adequate

Accomplishment

2Marginal

Accomplishment

1No Action to

Date

Actions taken were significant and should be sustained

Action has been taken, but needs greater depth or more resources in order for it to be sustained and on-going

Action is just beginning to be implemented or not a focus at this time

Action not taken this year

Summary of Progress to Date

Objective 1 – Strategy 1 CURRICULUM - WHAT WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOWDevelop and implement data-driven curriculum that provides instructional materials and instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners

Activities/Task Year 3 Comments

Curriculum maps to ensure alignment

Chose not to focus on curriculum maps for writing because there are new standards for English Language Arts – CCSS

Need for alignment with new standards and new materials

Supplemental materials to fill gaps

Determined need for adoption of new writing curriculum, rather than purchase of supplemental materials

Needs-based adoption of new materials

Implemented K-5 Language Arts program in all elementary classrooms

Reviewed 6-12 Language Arts program for selection and adoption of new literature program

Reviewed Spanish and recommended adoption of new materials. Identified Science in grades 6-12 for 2013-2014 school year

Increase teacher knowledge and skills in math

Teachers in grades K-2 implemented new Common Core aligned supplemental materials (Bridges)

STEM Training for LMS math team Math departments at secondary level used collaboration time to

align assessments and curriculum to standards

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Objective 1 – Strategy 1 (cont.) CURRICULUM - WHAT WE WANT STUDENTS TO KNOWDevelop and implement data-driven curriculum that provides instructional materials and instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners

Activities/Tasks Year 3 Comments

Increase teacher knowledge and skills in science

Next Generation Science Standards expected to be adopted by WA this summer

Little progress in this area for all teachers of science Review of science in 2013-2014 will provide greater

opportunity

Develop a matrix of guiding questions

Completed

Implement the use of guiding questions for decision making Ongoing activity

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Objective 1 – Strategy 2ASSESSMENT - HOW WE WILL KNOW STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED

Instructional staff at all levels (administrators, teachers, instructional paraeducators) have the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to appropriately utilize data to guide decisions which support increased achievement for all students

Activities and Task Year 3 Comments

Provide training in the use of desktop data tools to analyze the instructional needs of students

Explored use of Homeroom Dashboard to provide user friendly assessment data to multiple users

Implementation of Homeroom Dashboard slated for 2013-14

School improvement planning teams utilize both qualitative and quantitative data

Learning improvement teams utilize data, in the

development and monitoring of school improvement plans

School improvement plans align with the district’s Theory of Action

School Improvement Plans focused on the district’s Theory of Action

5D Cadre/schools refined their Area of Focus and identified specific measures of success

Instructional staff participate in the school improvement planning process

Instructional staff members participated in the

school improvement process

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Objective 1 – Strategy 3INSTRUCTION – HOW WE WILL HELP STUDENTS LEARN

Instructional staff at all levels have knowledge, skills and abilities to seamlessly integrate the Five Dimensions (5D’s) of Teaching and Learning

Activities/Tasks Year 3 Comments

Provide training for instructional staff on the 5Ds

Continued partnership with Center for Educational Leadership

Three full day overviews – all staff participated 5D+ Evaluation Rubric Training for all

administrators Planned professional development for teachers

moving to new evaluation system next year.

Provide training to participate in Instructional Rounds

• 5 D Cadre teams continued work in each building to improve practice in the school’s Area of Focus

• Individual coaching sessions to support work• Thought partners for each building

Staff participate in Instructional Rounds to improve practice

District plan developed to support work for 2013-2014 school year

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Objective 2 – Strategy 1 SUPPORT SYSTEMS – WHAT WE WILL DO TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

The Lakewood School District will provide a variety of remediation programs and supports for students who may be at risk for on-time graduation.

Activities/Tasks Year 3 Comments

Offer online credit recovery and remediation options for grades 6-12

Utilized APEX at LMS for some students Continued to use all seats available for students Reviewed program options and renewed APEX for

next school year

Explore alternative program options for grades 6-12

Met with representatives from Drop Out Prevention Program

Clearly articulate graduation requirements and assessment options to students and parents 6-12

Senior Parent Night, 8th Grade Parent Night, Freshman Orientation

Counselors conducted individual conferences with each student to plan courses and schedules for next year at LHS

Family Access – Graduation requirement module

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Objective 2 – Strategy 1 (cont.) SUPPORT SYSTEMS – WHAT WE WILL DO TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

The Lakewood School District will provide a variety of remediation programs and supports for students who may be at risk for on-time graduation.

Activities/Tasks Year 3 CommentsDevelop effective Student Learning Plans for at risk students in categorical programs

Student Learning Plans developed for at-risk

students (LAP, ELL etc)

Provide extended learning opportunities for at risk populations in math and literacy

Title I/LAP served identified students Implemented block schedules for literacy and

mathematics at LMS Support for seniors to complete Collections of

Evidence in math and reading Continuing work to develop intervention options

at elementary level

Research and implement transition strategies for K-12 students (Reconfiguration)

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Objective 2 – Strategy 2SUPPORT SYSTEMS –PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

The Lakewood School District will provide a variety of opportunities and events to increase student and parent involvement in the planning for on-time graduation in grades 6-12.

Activities/Tasks Year 3 Comments

Increase parent and student understanding of graduation requirements and options beginning in middle school

Eighth grade parent night held at LHS (Open House) Students at LMS learned about graduation requirements

in classrooms 5th Grade Parents “Move Up Night”

Increase student and parent involvement in academic and co-curricular activities

“WE Day” and follow up with LHS student leadership Video Production Class Robotics Club Ongoing activities to engage students and parents

including LINK, WEB, Cougar Path, etc.Gather parent input to improve Student Learning Plans and partner with parents

Parents provided input on learning plans through ELL

Parent Nights, Title/LAP parent meetings and during conferences

Research and evaluate supplementary materials for extended learning and remediation

6-12 Language Arts Program Review involved teachers from Special Education and ELL

New adoption provides resources to support ELL and Special EdRequest approval of supplementary materials from Curriculum Council

New program adopted at June 5th board meeting

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Reflecting on Year 3• Significant progress with 5D Cadre to deepen understanding

of our instructional framework as a tool for increasing student learning

• School teams implemented “Area of Focus” grounded in 5D Framework

• 5D+ Evaluation Rubric Training for all district administrators• Implemented new K-5 language arts program in all

classrooms• Adopted new instructional materials for grades 6-12

English/language arts aligned with Common Core State Standards

• Adopted new materials for Spanish I, II and III

Focus for 2013-2014

• Continue partnership with Center for Educational Leadership to deepen our work using an instructional framework to increase student learning

• Implement new teacher evaluation system focused on 5D framework and teacher growth

• Review and recommend new materials for 6-12 science.• Professional development at the elementary level focused

on writing instruction• Implement English/language arts materials in grades 6-12• Implement new Spanish textbooks at the high school