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School-Wide Improvement Plan
School Year: 2019 – 2020 Date of Revision: June 29, 2019School Name & Address:
Putnam County Primary School
162 Old Glenwood Springs Road
Eatonton, GA 30124
LEA Name & Address:
Putnam County Charter School System158 Old Glenwood Springs Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
Contact Number: (706) 485-8081 Contact Number: (706) 485-5381
Principal Dr. Fanicia Harris Title I Director Ms. Laura Melton
Principal Signature/Date
Title I Director Signature/Date
Planning Committee MembersComprised of representatives from each grade level including teachers, paraprofessionals, special education, early intervention staff and specials. Additional members of the design team include the school’s instructional coach, due process facilitator, assistant principal and principal. In addition, Putnam County Primary School’s Governing Authority meets periodically regarding school improvement goals. Collectively, all of these stakeholders provide outcomes and parental engagement. The needs assessment reflects the needs of all students inclusive of migratory and homeless students.
Position/Role Member’s Name Member’s Signature
Principal Dr. Fanicia Harris
Assistant Principal Ms. Whitney Smith
Instructional Coach Ms. Katie Smith
Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Becki Norrod
Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Candice Brown
First Grade Teacher Ms. Tanya Bailey
First Grade Teacher Ms. Tricia Coxwell
Second Grade Teacher Jalessa Monday
Second Grade Teacher Lauren Brown
Special Education Teacher Modupeola Adebayo
Due Process Facilitator Hollie Hardie
Specials Teacher Dawn Wicker
EIP Teacher Marilyn Huff
Pre-K Teacher Tina Fortson
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Counselor Towanda Finney
Counselor Andrea Bottchen
SGA Representative Marissa Abbott
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ContentsFY20 Title I School-Wide Improvement Plan Checklist................................................................................................4
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data................................................................................................................4
Strategies for all Students.......................................................................................................................................4
School wide Planning..............................................................................................................................................4
ESSA Requirements.................................................................................................................................................4
Needs Assessment Data..............................................................................................................................................5
Kindergarten...........................................................................................................................................................5
First Grade..............................................................................................................................................................7
Second Grade..........................................................................................................................................................8
School-wide Reform Strategies.................................................................................................................................11
Increase instructional time by reducing absences and discipline referrals...........................................................11
Increase the number of students meeting mastery of standards in ELA and Mathematics..................................12
Increase instructional proficiency by reducing the number of teachers below level III (Proficient) on TKES and reducing teacher absences...................................................................................................................................13
Increase positive relationships with student families and members of the community through participation in focused activities..................................................................................................................................................14
Increase number of students on-track to graduate by reducing the number of students in Tier 2 and Tier 3......15
Resource Usage and Evidence..................................................................................................................................16
End of Year Summary/Evaluation.............................................................................................................................18
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FY20 Title I School-Wide Improvement Plan ChecklistInclude
d Area Addressed
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Failing Students
At-Risk Students
All Children’s Academic Achievement based on State Academic Standards
Strategies for all Students Subgroups included
Strengthen academic programs
Improve skills outside academic subject areas
Postsecondary education opportunities awareness
Tiered Model
Professional Development
School wide Planning 1-Year Time Period
Involving parents and other members of the community
Monitored and revised as necessary
Available to local education agency, parent and public
Understandable and uniform format
ESSA Requirements Interventions are evidence-based (What Works Clearinghouse) or (Logic Model)
Use and implement effective parent and family engagement
Transitions for students from Middle grades to High School
Coordination with institutions of higher education
Increased student access to early college high school and/or dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities
Career Counseling
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Needs Assessment DataData that identifies academic achievement of all students in meeting academic standards and particular needs of children who are failing or at-risk of failing, along with other factors as determined by the school system.
DATA SOURCESNWEA MAP – (Kdg – 2nd) Assessment to measure areas related to standards in Reading & Math.
Provides a RIT (Rasch Unit) Scale to help measure and compare academic growth and represents the level where a student is ready to learn. Also provides a Lexile score (numeric representation of an individual’s reading ability in correlation to a text’s readability).
School City Standards-Based Assessment (K – 2nd)
Assessment that relies on the evaluation of student understanding with respect to agreed-upon standards or outcomes (Georgia Standards of Excellence in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies). Sets criteria for the successful demonstration of the understanding of a concept or skill.
WriteScore (1st – 2nd) Assessment to analyze writing to be able to determine the areas where students’ need additional help in literacy skills necessary for success in school.
GKIDS (Kdg) Performance-based assessment to provide ongoing diagnostic information about kindergarten students developing skills in English-language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, personal/social developing and approaches to learning.
Student Information System (SIS) Attendance
Measure of students’ participation and exposure to academics to build their skills and make progress.
Student Information System (SIS) Conduct
Measure of students’ conduct impact on setting rigorous expectations for behavior that correlates with meeting rigorous academic expectations.
Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES)
Common evaluation system designed for building teacher effectiveness and ensuring consistency and comparability of instruction.
DATAKindergartenGKIDS – Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills - Reading
Content Area/Strands 2017-2018 Mean %Did Not Meet
2018 – 2019 Mean %Did Not Meet
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Avg
GOALReading 16.9 12.2Writing 38.1 28.9Speaking and Listening
13.7 16.4
Language 20.8 23.3
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MAP GRADE REPORT:
READING K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Avg
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Avg
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Avg
GOALEnglish Language Arts 27 24
Language & Writing 24 32
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use
28 20
Foundational Skills 23 13
Reading Literary and Informational
29 24
MATHEMATICS K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Avg
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Avg
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Avg
GOALMathematics 27 28
Number & Operations 24 30
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
28 28
Geometry 27 31
Measurement & Data 36 42
GKIDS – Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills - MathematicsContent
Area/Strands2017-2018 Mean %
Did Not Meet2018 – 2019 Mean %
Did Not Meet2019 – 2020
% of Lo & Lo AvgGOAL
Counting & Cardinality
12.6 5
Operations of Algebraic Thinking
16 6.5
Numbers & Operations Base 10
35.6 8.1
Measurement & Data
13.2 2.4
Geometry 14.5 2.2
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Math Total 15.5 4.5
Mastery of Standards 2017 – 2018% Did not Meet 90%
2018 – 2019% Did not Meet 90%
2019 – 2020% Did not Meet 90%
ELA No Data 20Math No Data 10.4
Subgroups (Students with Disabilities, Ethnicity, Economically Disadvantage)
Area of Need: Writing and Language Numbers and Operations Geometry Measurement and Data Mastery of Standards in ELA
First GradeMAP GRADE REPORT:
READING K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Avg
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Avg
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Avg
GOALEnglish Language Arts 30 38
Language & Writing 35 40
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use
30 44
Foundational Skills 29 40
Reading Literary and Informational
29 33
MATHEMATICS K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Avg
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Avg
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Avg
GOALMathematics 28 28
Number & Operations 32 30
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
25 28
Geometry 31 31
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Measurement & Data 38 42
Mastery of Standards
2017 – 2018% Did not Meet 90%
2018 – 2019% Did not Meet 90%
2019 – 2020% Did not Meet 90%
GOALELA 7 18Math 4.8 7
Subgroups (Students with Disabilities, Ethnicity, Economically Disadvantage)
Area of Need: Vocabulary Acquisition & Use Foundational Skills Measurement & Data Geometry Mastery of Standards in ELA
Second GradeMAP GRADE REPORT:
READING K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Average
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Average
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Average
GOALEnglish Language Arts
29 34
Informational Text 26 36
Literature 22 42
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use
29 48
MATHEMATICS K-2 GA 2015
2017-2018% of Lo & Lo Avg
2018 – 2019% of Lo & Lo Avg
2019 – 2020% of Lo & Lo Average
GOALMathematics 59 47
Geometry 56 41
Number & Operations
75 40
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
69 56
Measurement & Data 88 45
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Mastery of Standards 2017 – 2018% Did not Meet 80%
2018 – 2019% Did not Meet 80%
2019 – 2020% Did not Meet 80%
GOALELA 10 28Math 6 20
Subgroups (Students with Disabilities, Ethnicity, Economically Disadvantage)
Area of Need: Vocabulary Acquisition & Use Literature Operations & Algebraic Thinking Mastery of Standards in ELA & Math
Write Score 2017 – 2018% Below Level 2
2018 – 2019 % Below Level 2
2019 – 2020 % Below Level 2
GOALIdea
DevelopmentLanguage
UsageIdea
DevelopmentLanguage
UsageIdea
DevelopmentLanguage
Usage
First GradeSecond Grade
Additional Data # Retained 17-18
# Retained 18-19
# Off Track Tier 2 or 3
17-18
# Off Track Tier 2 or 3
18-19
# Absences (10+) 17-18
# Absences (10+) 18-19
Kindergarten 20 15 70 34First Grade 12 19 63 24Second Grade 10 14 48 27
Discipline(Office Referrals)
# in 2016 – 2017 # in 2017 – 2018 # in 2018 – 2019 # in 2019 – 2020GOAL
KindergartenFirst Grade
Second Grade
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Teacher Effectiveness Measure & Attendance
% 2016 – 2017 % 2017 – 2018 % 2018 – 2019 % 2019 - 2020TEM SGP TEM SGP TEM SGP TEM SGP
Level IV Exemplary (27 – 30)
21 96 8 94 0 0
Level III Proficient (17 – 26)
79 2 92 4 97 100
Level II Needs Development (7 – 16)
0 2 0 2 3 0
Level I Ineffective (0 – 6)
0 0 0 0 0 0
Teacher Absences % 2016 – 2017 % 2017 – 2018 % 2018 – 2019 % 2019 - 20205 or more days out of classroom (Any Reason)
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School-wide Reform Strategies
SMART Goal Setting Guidelines:
Specific – Identify a specific action or event that will take place
Measurable – Benefits should be quantifiable
Achievable – Attainable given available resources
Realistic – Require stretching buy allow for success
Timely – State time period in which it will be accomplished
(Goals are long-term aims and Objective are concrete attainments to achieve by following identified steps)
Objective, Strategy and/or Activity
Assessments, Resources and/or
Materials
Timeline Evaluation of Implementation & Impact on Student Learning
Funding Source Monitoring of Actions/Implementation
Artifacts(Data that may or
may not be relevant)
Evidence(Data that is
relevant)
GOAL #1: Increase instructional time by reducing absences and discipline referrals.Objective #1: Increase instructional time by reducing teacher absences
Attendance report Quarterly Attendance Report Decrease in teacher absence from instructional time
No Cost Administration
Objective #2: Monitor attendance weekly and notify parents when students miss more than 4 days in a single quarter.
Attendance report Quarterly Attendance Report Decrease in student absences from instructional time
No Cost Administration & Data Clerk
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Objective, Strategy and/or Activity
Assessments, Resources and/or
Materials
Timeline Evaluation of Implementation & Impact on Student Learning
Funding Source Monitoring of Actions/Implementation
Objective #3: Request meeting with parents when students have missed more than 4 days in a quarter.
Attendance report Parent contact log Minutes from
meeting
Quarterly Parent Log and Meeting Documentation
Decrease in student absences from instructional time
No Cost Administration
Objective #4: Reward students for attendance
Attendance report Quarterly Documentation of reward system and list of students receiving recognition.
Decrease in student absences from instructional time
School Funds Administration and Counselors
GOAL #2 Increase the number of students meeting mastery of standards in ELA and Mathematics.Objective #1: Provide opportunities to extend learning for students during the summer in reading, math, science, social studies, music, language and arts.
Supplies requested by teachers specific to their activities
June, 2020 – July, 2020
Photos of activitiesSurveysReport to Board of EducationNewspaper articles
Attendance and Seamless Summer Report
Charter System Funds from State
Central Office Accountability Support Staff
Objective #2: Provide individualization of instruction through use of small group instruction, technology and software: Early Intervention
Program (EIP) Class size reduction Pearson Success
Maker Leveled Readers
Ipads, laptops, Student response systems, etc.Additional Teaching staffOnline Benchmark assessments
On-Going MAP ReportsSchool City ReportsSoftware Usage Reports
Increase in students Mastering Standards in ELAIncrease in students Mastering Standards in Math
Title IState FundsLocal FundsGrants
Counselors
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Objective, Strategy and/or Activity
Assessments, Resources and/or
Materials
Timeline Evaluation of Implementation & Impact on Student Learning
Funding Source Monitoring of Actions/Implementation
Measure of Academic Progress
Dream Box Soar ProgramGOAL #3 Increase instructional proficiency by reducing the number of teachers below level III
(Proficient) on TKES and reducing teacher absences.Objective #1: Provide professional learning to improve delivery of instruction. Balanced Literacy Small group and whole
group instruction Literacy & writing Project-based/STEAM
integration Integration of
Technology Differentiation
Strategies Professional Learning
Communities
Instructional CoachSpecific Area Consultants
August, 2019 to May, 2020
Sign-in Sheets and AgendasLesson PlansObservationsAssessment Software ReportsTKES
Increase in teachers scoring high on TKES reportReports showing consistent use of software and growth by students in mastery of knowledge
Title I Administration
GOAL #4 Increase positive relationships with student families and members of the community through participation in focused activities.
Objective #1: Provide kindergarten parents an information meeting in the spring before school starts.
Kindergarten Teachers and Counselors
April & May, 2020
Parent contact logCounselor NotesAttendance at Special EventsParent Conferences
NewslettersSystem Web Site
State and Local Funds
Administration
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Objective, Strategy and/or Activity
Assessments, Resources and/or
Materials
Timeline Evaluation of Implementation & Impact on Student Learning
Funding Source Monitoring of Actions/Implementation
News lettersSystem Web Site
Objective #2: Provide engagement activities for Parents and Family: Title I meeting Open House GIVE Program for
Parent volunteers Parent Night
Administration, Counselors and Instructional Coach
August, 2019 – May, 2020
Sign In SheetsFlyers
Attendance of parents
School Funds Classroom Teachers, Administration, Instructional Coach and Counselors
Objective #3: Provide tours and meetings with new students and their parents and pairing them with a peer for a week to help with transition.
Not Applicable As Needed Teacher Documentation
Student is acclimated and completes assessments that show they are on track with grade level
School Funds Administration, Counselors and classroom teacher
Objective #4: Provide communication to keep parents updated on activities and student progress: Surveys Newsletters Parent Portal in
Student information System
Class Dojo School Webpage Parent/Student
Technology August 2019 – July, 2020
Program reports and documentation of activities.
Parent feedback in the form of survey reports and comments.
Local and State Funds
Classroom Teachers, Administration, Instructional Coach and Counselors
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Objective, Strategy and/or Activity
Assessments, Resources and/or
Materials
Timeline Evaluation of Implementation & Impact on Student Learning
Funding Source Monitoring of Actions/Implementation
Handbook One Call NowGOAL #5 Increase number of students on-track to graduate by reducing the number of students in
Tier 2 and Tier 3.Objective #1: Quarterly data review by Response to Intervention Team (RTI) to provide specific interventions for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students
Administration, Counselors, Instructional Coach, Team Leaders and Classroom Teacher
On-Going EduClimber Reports Decrease in Tier 2 and Tier 3 studentsIncrease in effectiveness of intervention programs
Title I Administration Counselors
Resource Usage and Evidence
Resources/InitiativesProfessional Learning
ELA/
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Inst
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Pr
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Initi
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s Research Based/EvidenceWhat Works Clearinghouse (WWC)
Balanced Literacy X X Strong EvidenceBrain Pop X Logic ModelClass Size Reduction X X X X Strong EvidenceData Reviews XDream Box Math X Potentially Positive EffectsEarly Intervention Program
X X X
Flocabulary X X X X X Logic Model
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Resources/InitiativesProfessional Learning
ELA/
Read
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Writi
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Mat
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Scie
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Soci
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Handwriting without Tears
X X
Instructional Coach X X X X X X Strong EvidenceLeveled Readers XMAP X X Logic ModelMath Wise X Promising EvidenceNumber Rockets X Strong EvidenceNumber Talks X Logic ModelPearson Success maker
X X Logic Model
Professional Learning Communities
X
Project Based, STEM Instruction
X
Reflex Math X X X Logic ModelSchool City X Logic ModelSOAR Program X Logic ModelSummer Inspiration/Summer Semester
X X X X X Logic Model
Winsor Sonday X Strong EvidenceWrite Score X Logic ModelEduClimber X
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End of Year Summary/EvaluationGOALS Met Made
ProgressDid Not Make
Progress
Comments
Goal 1: Increase instructional time by reducing absences and discipline referrals.
Goal 2: Increase the number of students meeting mastery of standards in ELA & Mathematics.
Goal 3: Increase instructional proficiency by reducing the number of teachers below level III (Proficient) on TKES and reducing teacher absences.
Goal 4: Increase positive relationships with student families and members of the community through participation in focused activities.
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Goal 5: Increase number of student’s on-track to graduate by reducing the number of students in Tier 2 and Tier 3.