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Scott Sch
School Improvement Plan
07/01/2014 - 06/30/2019
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School Profile
Demographics
Scott Sch 1900 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 (717)703-4560 Federal Accountability Designation: Priority Title I Status: Yes Schoolwide Status: Yes Principal: Eugene Spells
Superintendent: Sybil Knight-Burney
Stakeholder Involvement Name Role
Drew Miles Academic Recovery Liaison : School Improvement
Plan
Jenifer Branca Administrator : School Improvement Plan
Schoolwide Plan
Eugene Spells Building Principal : School Improvement Plan
Schoolwide Plan
Andrea Galinac Ed Specialist - Other : School Improvement Plan
Schoolwide Plan
Donzail Harvey Ed Specialist - School Counselor : School
Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Stacey Benton-Hughes Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Ellen Drawbaugh Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Dawna Holbert Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Nichole Miller Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Yung Pham Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Josephine Rivera-Bordner Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
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Erin Roller Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Nicole Smith Elementary School Teacher - Regular Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Rhonda Garling Elementary School Teacher - Special Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Brittany McClain Elementary School Teacher - Special Education :
School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Bernadette Schaufert Instructional Coach/Mentor Librarian : School
Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Sarah Kelly Intermediate Unit Staff Member : School
Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
Melanie Scott Parent : School Improvement Plan Schoolwide Plan
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Federal Programs
School Improvement
All Title I Schools required to complete improvement plans must assure to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education the school's compliance with the following expectations by
developing and implementing an improvement plan or otherwise taking actions that meet
the expectations described by the Assurances listed below.Assurances 1 through 12
The school has verified the following Assurances:
Assurance 1: The School Improvement Plan contains Action Plans that address
identified weaknesses in the management and instruction within the school
identified through a school level needs assessment.
Assurance 2: The resources needed for full implementation of the action plans
herein documented have been identified and the necessary approvals obtained to
allow the procurement and allocation of these resources.
Assurance 3: Documentation of the resources needed for full implementation of the
action plans herein documented; including specific, related budgetary information,
is available for review upon request by the LEA or SEA.
Assurance 4: The district has identified whole-school meaningful interventions
directly associated with the school's highest priority needs.
Assurance 5: The school improvement plan covers a one-year period.
Assurance 6: The following nine characteristics are embedded in the plan:
o Clear and Shared Focus
o High Standards and Expectations
o Effective Leadership
o High Levels of Collaboration and Communication
o Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Aligned with Standards
o Frequent Monitoring of Teaching and Learning
o Focused Professional Development
o Supportive Learning Environment
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o High Levels of Community and Parent Involvement
Assurance 7: Schools must implement evidence-based interventions associated
with the two or three highest priority systemic challenges identified through the
needs assessment.
Assurance 8: The school improvement plan delineates responsibilities fulfilled by
the school, the LEA and the SEA serving the school under the plan.
Assurance 9: Establish specific annual, measurable targets for continuous and
substantial progress at the school level and for each student group for whom an
achievement gap is observed.
Assurance 10: A mentoring/induction program used with teachers new to the
school exists; the essential elements of the mentoring/induction program are
documented and the documentation is available for review upon request by LEA or
SEA authorities.
Assurance 13
The school is communicating with parents regarding school improvement efforts via
the following strategies:
School web site School newsletter
PTA/PTO website
District web page
Town hall meetings
District report card
Yearly letter to parents
Periodic mailings/letters, postcards, etc. Short Message Systems (phone blasts)
Short Message Systems (email blasts)
Invitations to planning (etc.) meetings
Family Night/ Open House / Back to School Night/ Meet-the-Teachers Night, etc.
Monthly PTO meetings
Regular Title 1 meetings
Parent advisory committee meetings
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Home-school visits
Assurance for Priority Schools (Annually Updated SIP)
The school has completed an evaluation of previous school plan and updated the current plan based on the evaluation.
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Yes
Coordination of Programs
Technical Assistance
The LEA provides guidance, technical assistance, and support to schools developing schoolwide programs in the areas of needs assessment, comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of schoolwide program and requirements.
Describe the technical assistance provided. Explain why it was considered high quality technical assistance.
High quality assistance was provided by the Federal Programs coordinator through various individual meetings with building principals. During these meetings, principals were provided guidance and changes to Title 1. Building funds and positions that were being used with building funds were provided to the principals during Principal Meetings. Additionally, principals can attend Title I conferences, Pattan workshops and trainings but they are not required.
Provider Meeting Date Type of Assistance
Sarah Kelly 4/13/2018 School Improvement Planning
Student Assessment of Progress Describe strategies or processes that have included teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments to improve the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.
During PLC and data meetings teachers make instructional decisions based on timely data. This data includes DIBELS, PVAAS and PSSA (annual), CDTs, Project Reading Program, E&I Aspire tests and OnHands benchmark assessments. Teachers review these variety of student data to create 4 week interventions that focus on student growth in Reading and Math. Teachers utilize teacher made and progress monitoring assessments to determine student growth in addition to follow up interventions for students.
In order to assist students in meeting challenging achievement goals, increased instructional time is a necessity. Please indicate (yes/no) the options for increased time that students will have access to if identified as at-risk of failing or failing to meet achievement standards.
Options Yes or No
Extended School Day/Tutoring Programs Yes
Reading Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
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Before School No
After School Yes
Lunch/Study Periods No
Summer School Program No
Reading No
Math No
Science No
In-class Instructional Support Yes
Pull Out Instructional Support Yes
Consolidation of Funds
Please indicate if your school/charter is consolidating state, local, and federal funds. (Your school/charter must keep on file an approval letter from your Regional Coordinator).
No, the school does not intend to consolidate the funds.
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Needs Assessment
School Accomplishments
Accomplishment #1:
PLC's
Standards-aligned benchmark, formative, and summative assessments are used to monitor students’
achievement and growth through scheduled data analysis during grade level, leadership, and
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) meetings.
The addition of literacy, behavior consultants, and established PLC's give support to teachers and
administration. The developed systems provide students the targeted assistance they need.
Grade Level PLC's have been established, meeting weekly to discuss student data, grade level
standards, curriculum, instruction, and interventions to support student growth across all grade
levels.
Accomplishment #2:
Student Attendance
Student attendance data is monitored systematically to ensure that interventions are in place to
address chronic absenteeism.
Accomplishment #3:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
PBIS and SWIS Monitoring was implemented through the completion of phase 2. Students are being
recognized for positive behavior school-wide.
A system of targeted assistance is established and supported through literacy and behavior
consultants.
A positive school culture has been established through the collaborative efforts of all
stakeholders.
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The Behavior Specialist and Literacy Consultants provide professional development
addressing the specific needs based on data collection that promotes school wide positive
behavior skills and effective classroom management and instructional skills. The number of
out of school suspensions for the 2013-14 school year-to-date, is 70 days, which is 63.5 days
less that the 133.5 days of out of school suspensions accrued during the last two months of
the 2012-13 school year.
PIRC (Parent Information Resource Center) provides healthy learning habits both at school
and the home for disengaged students and parents.
Interventionists provide additional classroom support for students based on assessed needs.
PBIS Tier I Recogniton for 14-15 and 16-17 School Years
15-16 SY PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Team is established, meeting twice monthly to discuss
behavioral data of Scott School Tier 2 students. Implemented Check In/Check Out system for
Tier 2 Students.
Accomplishment #4:
DIBELS Next Benchmark
The percentage of students achieving benchmark increased according to DIBELS data:
The percentage of students in Kindergarten who scored at or above benchmark in the
category of Composite score on the Kindergarten MOY assessment was 73%. This is an
increase from 22% from BOY.
The percentage of students in First grade who scored at our above benchmark in the
category of Composite score on the First grade EOY assessment was 50.1%. This is an
increase from 21.9% from BOY.
Accomplishment #5:
PSSA ELA
The percentage of students who scored in Proficient or Advanced on the 4th grade Reading PSSA
increased from 25.0% in 2013 to 28.4% in 2014.
The percentage of students who scored proficient or advanced on the 4th grade ELA PSSA increased
from 10% in 2016 to 28.9% in 2017.
Accomplishment #6:
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PSSA Math
The percentage of students who scored in Proficient or Advanced on the 4th grade Math PSSA
increased from 35.4% in 2013 to 44.6% in 2014.
The percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced on the 4th grade Math PSSA
increased from 7.7% in 2016 to 22.9% in 2017.
Accomplishment #7:
PSSA Science
2016
There was an increase of 8% in the percentage of Proficient/Advanced students from 2015.
Accomplishment #8:
PVAAS ELA
2014
According to 2013-2014 PVAAS data, there is moderate evidence that 4th grade exceeded the
standard for PA Academic Growth in 4th grade PSSA Reading. More specifically, students who were
predicted to score Below Basic showed moderate evidence that they exceeded the standard for PA
Academic Growth.
2016
Students in Grade 4 met the standard for PA Academic Growth. In addition, students who were
predicted to be Below Basic showed moderate evidence of exceeding the standard for PA Academic
Growth.
2017
Students in grade 4 showed moderate evidence of meeting the standard for PA Academic Growth. In
addition, students who were predicted to be Below Basic showed moderate evidence of exceeding
the Standard for PA Academic Growth. Students who were predicted to be proficient me the
standard for PA Academic growth.
Accomplishment #9:
PVAAS Math
2016
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Students in Grade 4 met the standard for PA Academic Growth. In addition, students who were
predicted to be Below Basic showed moderate evidence of exceeding the standard for PA Academic
Growth.
2017
Students in Grade 4 showed moderate evidence of exceeding the standard for PA Academic growth.
In addition, students who were predicted to be Below Basic showed moderate evidence of exceeding
the standard for PA Academic Growth.
Accomplishment #10:
PVAAS Science
2017
Students who were predicted to be Below Basic showed moderate evidence of exceeding the
Standard for PA Academic Growth.
Accomplishment #11:
DiBELS Next
76% (88) of the kindergarten students scored proficient on the DIBELS NEXT end of the year
assessment. 14% (16) of the kindergarten students scored strategic on the DIBELS Next end of year
assessment. 10% (11 students) of the kindergarten students scored intensive on the DIBELS NEXT
end of year eassessment.
Accomplishment #12:
EasyCBM
Students in each grade level have shown academic growth according to the Easy CMB Data
comparing the beginning of the year report to the end of the school year report.
Accomplishment #13:
Parent Engagement
Scott School held a successful Moms & Muffins, and Dads & Donuts. Latino Heritage night was held
with high attendance. 500 Men Read and Cougar Gentleman's Club (mentoring) is very well-
received.
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School Concerns
Concern #1:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal positive
growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark at
MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and reading fluency
among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities, along with guided reading
instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach running record assessments weekly
are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
Concern #2:
EasyCBM
Building wide, easyCBM reflects an increase in the number of students at the higher percentile range
from 191 students (41%) at BOY to 217 students (42%) at MOY.
Based on Easy CBM Data, students building wide have difficulty with Numbers and Operation Base-
Ten and Numbers and Operations Base-Ten Fractions. An instructional focus on Math instruction
and the use of manipulatives in all grade levels and teacher professional development will be the
focus for the 2016-2017 school year.
Concern #3:
PSSA Reading
2015
Grade 3: 24.2% Proficient/Advanced
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Grade 4: 14.1% Proficient/Advanced
2016
Grade 3: 10.0% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 16.7% Proficient/Advanced
2017
Grade 4 decreased in Proficient/Advanced from the previous year by 1.9%.
Concern #4:
PSSA Math
2015
Grade 3: 12.3% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 3.8% Proficient/Advanced
2016
Grade 3: 7.7% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 7.7% Proficient/Advanced
2017
Grade 4 decreased in proficient/advanced by 2.7%.
Concern #5:
PSSA Science
2015
Grade 4: 22.5% Proficient/Advanced
2016
Grade 4: 30.4% Proficient/Advanced
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2017
Grade 4 decreased in proficient/advanced by 3.7%.
Concern #6:
PVAAS Science
2014
PVAAS data shows that there is moderate evidence that 4th grade students did not meet the
standard for PA Academic Growth in PSSA Science.
2016
Only 19% of students have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency or higher.
2017
Grade 4 showed moderate evidence of not meeting the standard for PA Academic Growth. Students
who were predicted to be Basic showed moderate evidence of not meeting the standard for PA
Academic Growth.
Only 24% of students have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency or higher on the 2018 PSSA
Science.
Concern #7:
PVAAS ELA
2016
Only 3% of students in Grade 4 have a 70% probability or higher of obtaining proficiency.
2017
Only 10% of students in grade 4 have a 70% probability or higher of obtaining proficiency on the
2018 PSSA ELA.
Concern #8:
PVAAS Math
2016
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Only 4% of students in Grade 4 have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency.
2017
Only 5% of students in grade 4 have a 70% probability of obtatining proficiency on the 2018 PSSA
Math.
Concern #9:
ELL Population
ELL student population continues to increase. Teachers need professional development on ELL Best
Instructional Practices to help support growth of ELL student subgroups.
Concern #10:
Student proficiency levels are growing. Teachers need additional instructional support to teach
standards-based, curriculum driven lessons that provide the appropriate level of academic rigor in
all grade levels.
Prioritized Systemic Challenges
Systemic Challenge #1 (Guiding Question #2) Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully
ensures school-wide use of data that is focused on school improvement and the academic growth of all
students
Aligned Concerns:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal
positive growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark
at MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark
at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and
reading fluency among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities,
along with guided reading instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach
running record assessments weekly are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
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EasyCBM
Building wide, easyCBM reflects an increase in the number of students at the higher
percentile range from 191 students (41%) at BOY to 217 students (42%) at MOY.
Based on Easy CBM Data, students building wide have difficulty with Numbers and
Operation Base-Ten and Numbers and Operations Base-Ten Fractions. An instructional
focus on Math instruction and the use of manipulatives in all grade levels and teacher
professional development will be the focus for the 2016-2017 school year.
PVAAS ELA
2016
Only 3% of students in Grade 4 have a 70% probability or higher of obtaining proficiency.
2017
Only 10% of students in grade 4 have a 70% probability or higher of obtaining proficiency
on the 2018 PSSA ELA.
PVAAS Math
2016
Only 4% of students in Grade 4 have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency.
2017
Only 5% of students in grade 4 have a 70% probability of obtatining proficiency on the
2018 PSSA Math.
PSSA Science
2015
Grade 4: 22.5% Proficient/Advanced
2016
Grade 4: 30.4% Proficient/Advanced
2017
Grade 4 decreased in proficient/advanced by 3.7%.
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Systemic Challenge #2 (Guiding Question #3) Ensure that there is a system within the school that
fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all
classrooms for all students.
Aligned Concerns:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal
positive growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark
at MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark
at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and
reading fluency among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities,
along with guided reading instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach
running record assessments weekly are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
PSSA Reading
2015
Grade 3: 24.2% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 14.1% Proficient/Advanced
2016
Grade 3: 10.0% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 16.7% Proficient/Advanced
2017
Grade 4 decreased in Proficient/Advanced from the previous year by 1.9%.
PSSA Math
2015
Grade 3: 12.3% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 3.8% Proficient/Advanced
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2016
Grade 3: 7.7% Proficient/Advanced
Grade 4: 7.7% Proficient/Advanced
2017
Grade 4 decreased in proficient/advanced by 2.7%.
PVAAS Science
2014
PVAAS data shows that there is moderate evidence that 4th grade students did not meet
the standard for PA Academic Growth in PSSA Science.
2016
Only 19% of students have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency or higher.
2017
Grade 4 showed moderate evidence of not meeting the standard for PA Academic Growth.
Students who were predicted to be Basic showed moderate evidence of not meeting the
standard for PA Academic Growth.
Only 24% of students have a 70% probability of obtaining proficiency or higher on the
2018 PSSA Science.
Systemic Challenge #3 (Guiding Question #4) Ensure that there is a system within the school that
fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all
students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching
Aligned Concerns:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal
positive growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark
at MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark
at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and
reading fluency among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities,
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along with guided reading instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach
running record assessments weekly are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
Systemic Challenge #4 (Guiding Question #1) Ensure that there is a system in the school and/or
district that fully ensures the principal is enabled to serve as a strong instructional leader who, in
partnership with the school community (students, staff, parents, community, etc.) leads achievement
growth and continuous improvement within the school.
Aligned Concerns:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal
positive growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark
at MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark
at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and
reading fluency among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities,
along with guided reading instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach
running record assessments weekly are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
Systemic Challenge #5 (Guiding Question #5) Ensure that the organizational structure, processes,
materials, equipment, and human and fiscal resources within the school align with the school’s goals
for student growth and continuous school improvement.
Aligned Concerns:
ELL Population
ELL student population continues to increase. Teachers need professional development
on ELL Best Instructional Practices to help support growth of ELL student subgroups.
Student proficiency levels are growing. Teachers need additional instructional support to
teach standards-based, curriculum driven lessons that provide the appropriate level of
academic rigor in all grade levels.
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Systemic Challenge #6 (Guiding Question #6) Ensure that there is a system within the school that
fully ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Aligned Concerns:
DIBELS Benchmark
The percentage of students at Benchmark from BOY to MOY on DIBELS reflects minimal
positive growth in grades 2 and 3 as follows:
2nd grade - 31 students (33%) Benchmark at BOY to 28 students (28%) Benchmark
at MOY.
3rd grade - 30 students (30%) Benchmark at BOY to 37 students (41%) Benchmark
at MOY.
Based on DIBELS DATA, an area of concern building wide are reading accuracy and
reading fluency among the student population. A focus on core reading opportunities,
along with guided reading instruction and independent reading time coupled with teach
running record assessments weekly are the expectation for the 2016-2017 school year.
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School Level Plan
Action Plans
Goal #1: Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures school-wide use of data that is
focused on school improvement and the academic growth of all students
Indicators of Effectiveness: Type: Interim
Data Source: DIBELS NEXT Benchmark
Specific Targets: Increase the percentage of students who achieve benchmark on Oral
Reading Fluency in grades K-4 by 10% at end of year .
Type: Interim
Data Source: Easy CBM Math
Specific Targets: Increase the percentage of students who score in the 40th - 99th
percentile in grades 1 - 4 by 10% at the end of the year annually for three years.
Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities Description:
Professional Learning Communities have shown to increase student achievement. Administration will group staff members according to academic discipline and/or areas of need. Members of each group will review the same material and discuss how to implement best practice strategies within the classroom. Through data review, lesson adjustments will be based on students' needs.
The staff meets weekly with the principal and the ARL to discuss two books: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics by Van de Walle, Karp and Bay-Williams, and The Power of Our Words by Denton.
SAS Alignment: Assessment, Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Description:
Teachers will utilize several formative and summative data sources to drive lesson plans. Through the use of DIBELS, PSSA, CBM math,A.S.P.I.R.E., and the Journey's
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Diagnostic, teachers will make necessary adjustments to meet the needs of all the students. Formative and summative assessments will be given and the data collected from this will inform grouping. Based on specific needs of students, teachers will differentiate lessons and activities. Whole group and flexible grouping will address students' learning needs.
During the 2015-2016 school year, teachers have conducted several mini professional developments along with book studies that focused on Differentiation of Instruction (The Differentiated Clasroom and How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson). Teachers have used lesson planning, data, and task performances to provide students with instructional opportunities on their differentiated instructional levels to present the grade level curriculum.
SAS Alignment: Instruction
Implementation Steps:
Create assessment map and calendar
Description:
Building level assessment map, benchmark data and calendar will be aligned with the Harrisburg School District calendar in order to use the data tools listed in the supporting strategy. This will be updated on a yearly basis at the beginning of the school year.
Evidence: The assessment map and calendar will be shared with the staff. Any updates made to the calendar during the school year will be shared as well.
Start Date: 8/1/2015 End Date: 8/1/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated Instruction
Data Based Decision Making
Description:
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The data will be generated to develop data statements. Data statements will use the TIPS model, to develop interventions to address the current data. After implementation of the intervention, data will be reviewed to determine the effectiveness and the possible next steps. The TIER 1 team reviews the data at a minimum on a monthly basis. The TIER 2 team reveiws data every other week. This is ongoing for the next 3 years.
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated Instruction
Teacher SLO's
Description:
By the end of the first month of school, teachers will submit SLO's to the building administrator. Following MOY and EOY benchmark data, building administration will meet with each teachers and review progress in regards to his/her SLO's.
Evidence: SLO's will be discussed in meetings with administrators
Start Date: 6/24/2013 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s): Professional Education
Supported Strategies:
Differentiated Instruction
Create Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Community
Description:
At the beginning of each year, administration, teachers and support staff will determine when to meet as a PLC and as a grade level. These meetings will be used to discuss students' needs and progress in all academic areas. More specifically, the PLC will be used for data analysis and strategies to improve student performance. Monthly PLC meetings and grade level meetings to collect, analyze and utilize data
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to drive effective instruction. Teachers will be responsible for leading the meetings to help develop and improve student growth.
Evidence: Monthly meetings agendas and notes will be used and placed in a binder in the office
Start Date: 8/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differenatiate Do-Now Activities
Description:
Teachers will differentiate their Do-Now activities after they meet, discuss and share ideas during PLC and grade level collaboration meetings. The data from formative and summative assessments will have an influence on the differentiation in the Do-Now activities. Teachers will also use the student data to determine the necessary interventions for students.
Evidence: Lesson plans with Do-Now activities showing differentiation
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Strengthen Tier 2 of MTSS
Description:
Tier 2 students receive addtional instruction via web-based programs. The Title 1 teachers monitor student growth and revise instructional groupings based on data provided through intervention assessments. PBIS Tier II Team recieved additional training to help with the Implementation with Fidelity related to Tier II services for students.
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Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Differentiated Instruction
Goal #2: Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students.
Indicators of Effectiveness:
Type: Annual
Data Source: CRO PSSA Proficient/Advanced
Specific Targets: Baseline for 2012-2013 Proficient/Advanced
Grade 3 : Reading 41.7% / Math 45.2%
Grade 4: Reading 25.0%/ Math 35.4%
Type: Annual
Data Source: CRO PSSA Target for 2013-2014 Proficient/Advanced
Specific Targets: Grade 3: Reading 46.7% /Math 50.2%
Grade 4: Reading 30.0% / Math 40.4%
Type: Annual
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Data Source: CRO PSSA Target for 2014-2015 Proficient/Advanced
Specific Targets: Grade 3: Reading 51.7% /Math 55.2%
Grade 4: Reading 35.0% / Math 45.4%
Type: Annual
Data Source: PSSA ELA and Math for 2015-2016 Proficient/Advanced
Specific Targets: CRO Target for 2016 Proficient/Advanced - Prior Goals:
Grade 3: ELA 56.7%/ Math 60.2%
Grade 4: ELA 40.0% Math 50.4%
CRO Target for 2016 Updated Proficient/Advanced
Grade 3 Math 23.1%/ELA 33.1%
Grade 4 Math 15.3%/ELA 24.3%
Type: Annual
Data Source: PSSA ELA and Math for 2016-2017 Proficient/Advanced
Specific Targets: CRO Target for 2017 Proficient/Advanced - Prior Goals
Grade 3: ELA 61.7%/ Math 65.2%
Grade 4: ELA 45.0% Math 55.4%
CRO Target for 2017 Updated Proficient/Advanced
Grade 3 - Math 35.8%/ELA 47.6%
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Grade 4 - Math 21.2%/ELA 31.2%
Type: Annual
Data Source: PVAAS
Specific Targets: Annual PVAAS data will show that all students will at least meet the standard for PA Academic Growth
Type: Annual
Data Source: PSSA ELA and Math
Specific Targets: CRO Target for 2018 Updated Proficient/Advanced
Grade 3 - Math 48.5%/ELA 62.1%
Grade 4 - Math 27.1%/ELA 38.1%
Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Description:
Working with the district, Scott School staff will participate in the PA Core Curriculum mapping process, attend internal and external professional development, and ensure instructional alignment with PA Core Standards. Teachers will use the materials to align to the Core, including the SAS portal.
SAS Alignment: Standards, Curriculum Framework
Implementation Steps:
Review of Current Curriculum Framework
Description:
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Administrators and teachers will review and identify any gaps in the current curriculum framework to modify, change, or supplement according to the PA Core Standards. Then, teachers will use the materials available to teach the standards.
Evidence: Meeting Notes
Start Date: 4/1/2014 End Date: 6/1/2016
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Create Annual Pacing Guide
Description:
Working with the district administrative team, Scott staff will assist in the development on an annual pacing guide. Standards aligned materials will be utilized by all teachers following an annual pacing, based on the district calendar. Teachers and support staff will refer to this regularly in order to meet deadlines and ensure students receive all necessary instruction to be successful. Teachers will identify additional resources that will fill the curriculum gaps identified through data analysis.
Evidence: Annual pacing guide; any revisions will be sent to teachers and staff
Start Date: 4/15/2014 End Date: 6/1/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Conduct Student Data Meetings
Description:
In collaboration with administration, teachers, and support staff, a data meeting calendar will be created annually for the next three years. The purpose of the meeting is determine key dates throughout the school year where teachers and
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support staff will meet within and across grade levels to discuss the utilization of the PA Common Core Standards. These meetings will be used to discuss clear academic expectations and assessment benchmark requirements. Teachers will also conduct quarterly data chats presenting their classroom data and provide instructional plans to address student needs.
Evidence: Calendar to reflect meeting dates
Start Date: 8/18/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Integration of PA Common Core Standards in Lesson Planning
Description:
Teachers will follow the pacing guides and incorporate the PA Common Core Standards in the lesson plans. They will use the knowledge they gained from the PD at the beginning of the year, and utilize the feedback from the SAS meetings held throughout the year. In the middle of the year, after the second day of training on the PA common Core Standards, they will reflect and adjust their lesson plans accordingly.
Evidence: Lesson plans reflecting PA Common Core Standards
Start Date: 8/11/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Professional Development on Integration of Standards Across Content Areas
Description:
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Before the PD, teachers will fill out a pre-survey on use and understanding of state standards in their teaching. Based on the pre-survey results, Teachers will complete a form outlining aspects of the state standards they would like additional training. This PD will be conducted twice a year, annually (once at the beginning of the year and once during the middle of the year). Teachers will then complete a post-survey if they learned adequate information in order to create lesson plans that will directly connect and address the PA Common Core Standards.
Evidence: Sign-in/ Sign out sheets; Lesson plans
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Evaluate the Strategy through Teacher and Administration Observations
Description:
Through the use of the Danielson Framework Rubric teachers will be assessed to ensure effective teaching.
Walkthroughs, informal and formal observations done by administration addressing the domains of Danielson Framework Rubric.
Walkthroughs and Informal Observations done by teachers followed by discussions in thier PLC and Grade level meetings addressing the domains of Danielson Framework Rubric.
Evidence: Observation notes/forms
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
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Goal #3: Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching
Indicators of Effectiveness:
Type: Interim
Data Source: Teacher evaluations and walk-throughs
Specific Targets: A majority of walkthroughs show teachers are implementing differentiated instruction.
Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Description:
Professional Learning Communities have shown to increase student achievement. Administration will group staff members according to academic discipline and/or areas of need. Members of each group will review the same material and discuss how to implement best practice strategies within the classroom. Through data review, lesson adjustments will be based on students' needs.
The staff meets weekly with the principal and the ARL to discuss two books: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics by Van de Walle, Karp and Bay-Williams, and The Power of Our Words by Denton.
SAS Alignment: Assessment, Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Description:
Teachers will utilize several formative and summative data sources to drive lesson plans. Through the use of DIBELS, PSSA, CBM math,A.S.P.I.R.E., and the Journey's Diagnostic, teachers will make necessary adjustments to meet the needs of all the students. Formative and summative assessments will be given and the data collected from this will inform grouping. Based on specific needs of students,
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teachers will differentiate lessons and activities. Whole group and flexible grouping will address students' learning needs.
During the 2015-2016 school year, teachers have conducted several mini professional developments along with book studies that focused on Differentiation of Instruction (The Differentiated Clasroom and How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson). Teachers have used lesson planning, data, and task performances to provide students with instructional opportunities on their differentiated instructional levels to present the grade level curriculum.
SAS Alignment: Instruction
Implementation Steps:
Create Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Community
Description:
At the beginning of each year, administration, teachers and support staff will determine when to meet as a PLC and as a grade level. These meetings will be used to discuss students' needs and progress in all academic areas. More specifically, the PLC will be used for data analysis and strategies to improve student performance. Monthly PLC meetings and grade level meetings to collect, analyze and utilize data to drive effective instruction. Teachers will be responsible for leading the meetings to help develop and improve student growth.
Evidence: Monthly meetings agendas and notes will be used and placed in a binder in the office
Start Date: 8/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated Instruction
Differenatiate Do-Now Activities
Description:
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Teachers will differentiate their Do-Now activities after they meet, discuss and share ideas during PLC and grade level collaboration meetings. The data from formative and summative assessments will have an influence on the differentiation in the Do-Now activities. Teachers will also use the student data to determine the necessary interventions for students.
Evidence: Lesson plans with Do-Now activities showing differentiation
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated Instruction
Share Differentiation Techniques and Results at Grade Level Meetings
Description:
Teachers will meet at grade level meetings to share differentiation results and teaching techniques. This will be done 4/6 days per cycle.
Start Date: 8/11/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Vertical and Horizontal Professional Learning Communities
Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development on Integration of Standards Across Content Areas
Description:
Before the PD, teachers will fill out a pre-survey on use and understanding of state standards in their teaching. Based on the pre-survey results, Teachers will complete a form outlining aspects of the state standards they would like additional training. This PD will be conducted twice a year, annually (once at the beginning of the year and once during the middle of the year). Teachers will then complete a
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post-survey if they learned adequate information in order to create lesson plans that will directly connect and address the PA Common Core Standards.
Evidence: Sign-in/ Sign out sheets; Lesson plans
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Differentiated Instruction
Evaluate the Strategy through Teacher and Administration Observations
Description:
Through the use of the Danielson Framework Rubric teachers will be assessed to ensure effective teaching.
Walkthroughs, informal and formal observations done by administration addressing the domains of Danielson Framework Rubric.
Walkthroughs and Informal Observations done by teachers followed by discussions in thier PLC and Grade level meetings addressing the domains of Danielson Framework Rubric.
Evidence: Observation notes/forms
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Differentiated Instruction
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Goal #4: Ensure that there is a system in the school and/or district that fully ensures the principal is enabled to serve as a strong instructional leader who, in partnership with the school community (students, staff, parents, community, etc.) leads achievement growth and continuous improvement within the school.
Indicators of Effectiveness:
Type: Interim
Data Source: Consistent Parents and community members at meetings and events
Specific Targets: Scott School feels that the PTO will be successful if there is consistent and active members attending meetings and events regularly. To quantify, this would approximate to 10% of the number of students per grade (5 parents per grade)
Type: Annual
Data Source: Federal Monitoring Report
Specific Targets: There will be no adverse federal monitoring findings relative to the school improvement plan.
Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
Description:
A PTO helps strengthen the relationship between school and community.
PTO and school counselor will collaborate to form awareness events of multiple possible career opportunites.
Some of these events include: college/career fairs, classroom activities, community corporate member participation in parent nights, resume writing, job application preparation, and interviewing skills.
One of the characteristics of Career Pathways is the concept of learning in the context of careers; it was shown that, students engaged in Career Pathways where math is taught in the context of a career area, learned significantly better in math than did students not in Career Pathways.
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2016-2017
This school year, Scott Elementary School was able to establish a School PTO. The parent teacher organization worked well with the teachers and and staff to engage parents in the educational process throughout the school year. Scott Elementary School is going to continue to work with the parents next school year to increase parent engagement during the school year.
SAS Alignment: Safe and Supportive Schools
Sharing the Comprehensive Plan with All Stakeholders
Description:
Research shows that if all stakeholders take a part in developing, knowing, and implementing a school improvement plan, there will be more of a chance of building capacity and sustaninability.
We will share this plan by numerous steps but reminders will be made periodically, by Connect-Ed phone call system to all stakeholders in our school, informing them of the plan and how to obtain it.
2016-2017
-PTO Meeting discussed the Comprehensive Plan and also discussed areas to improve on for next school year. Parents voices concerns about addressing bullying as a school-wide effort
SAS Alignment: Safe and Supportive Schools
Continuing Professional Development of Building Administration
Description:
Building administration will remain current on instructional best practices through continuing collegial partnering and professional development.
Building based profesional development focused on The Common Core Mathematical Practices of Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, Guided Reading, Literacy Across the Content Areas, and Data Analysis. Teachers continually revisited these instructional topics during Grade Level PLC's. Teachers also reviewed Aspire Data to assess the effectiveness of their classroom instruction and developed intervention plans to address the areas of academic deficiency.
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Teachers will also continue in-house professional development that will focus on Math Instruction. An instructional focus will include improving student writing, and a deeper dive into data analysis.
SAS Alignment: Standards, Assessment, Instruction, Materials & Resources, Safe and
Supportive Schools
Implementation Steps:
Form PTO Committees
Description:
To stregthen the PTO, committees must be formed. Effective members who participate and organize events, meetings, fundraisers will be needed. This will be done once annually for the next three years. Continue to work with the PTO and Parent Engagement Specialist to keep parents involved.
Evidence: Committee member names
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
Fundraising Events
Description:
The PTO will work together to create fundraising opportunities
Evidence: Fundraising events throughout the year.
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
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Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
PTO Bi-monthly meetings
Description:
The PTO will schedule bi-monthly meetings to communicate between teachers and parents and provide updates.
Evidence: Newletters and meeting agendas
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
Introduce Career Pathways
Description:
At the first inservice day, career pathways will be reintroduced. This is an ongoing curriculum that the school has been implementing, but will continue to implement during the next 2 years. The presentation will also discuss newsletters and outreach programs. The guidance counselor will teach career lessons to all grade levels throughout the school year.
Evidence: Powerpoint presentation and first inservice day agenda will be provided to staff.
Start Date: 6/24/2013 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s): Professional Education, Student Services
Supported Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
College/Career Days
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Description:
Staff will teach bi-monthly college/career awareness objectives stated in lesson plans which can include community partners.
Evidence: Lesson plans indicating career pathways objectives.
Start Date: 6/24/2013 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s): Teacher Induction, Student Services, Educational Technology
Supported Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
Conduct Career Fair
Description:
This will be held bi-annualy at the school and is for parents and students. Career awareness will be provided by college student presenters. Junior Achievement Volunteer Presenters will be in the classrooms. Held during the 3rd marking period and done every year.
Evidence: Brochure/Flier of notification to community
Start Date: 2/25/2014 End Date: 2/25/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Parent Teacher Organization, School Counselor, and School-wide Staff
Post comprehensive plan on school and district website
Description:
The appointed web administrator from the school will post the completed comprehensive plan on the school website under announcements.
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Evidence: Posting on website and data from schoolwires will show how many times the plan was looked at.
Start Date: 8/11/2015 End Date: 8/15/2019
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Sharing the Comprehensive Plan with All Stakeholders
Share comprehensive plan with parents at PTA/Literacy Nights
Description:
Each month there will be a PTA/Literacy Night focused around a particular topic. The plan will be scheduled to be shared at one of these evenings.
Evidence: Meeting agenda, sign in sheets and plans available to take home by parents.
This will be done annually to accomodate new parents and stakeholders.
Start Date: 8/11/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Sharing the Comprehensive Plan with All Stakeholders
NISL/PIL Courses
Description:
The Pennsylvania Department of Education partnered with NISL to create the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Initiative, which is built on the NISL Executive Development Program. Two rigorous, independent studies show that the NISL program, first implemented in Pennsylvania in 2005, is producing significant gains in student achievement. (http://www.nisl.net/proven-results/pennsylvania-department-of-education/). Building Assistant Principal will complete the PIL courses related to Administrator Development.
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Building administration will complete the four required NISL/PIL courses.
Evidence: NISL/PIL completion certificates
Start Date: 4/24/2014 End Date: 6/30/2015
Program Area(s): Professional Education
Supported Strategies:
Continuing Professional Development of Building Administration
Administrator PLCs
Description:
Teams of building administrators, by grade level, will meet monthly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to discuss curriculum, pacing guides, district and state initiatives, student and teacher growth, common assessment and evaluation tools,
Evidence: meeting notes and sign-in sheets
Start Date: 5/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2019
Program Area(s): Professional Education, Special Education, Student Services,
Educational Technology
Supported Strategies:
Continuing Professional Development of Building Administration
Goal #5: Ensure that the organizational structure, processes, materials, equipment, and human and fiscal resources within the school align with the school’s goals for student growth and continuous school improvement.
Indicators of Effectiveness:
Type: Annual
Data Source: Materials Inventory Checklist
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Specific Targets: Every student has the instructional materials and resources at the beginning of the school year to initiate the curriculum.
Strategies:
Acquisition of all materials, equipment and resource needs by school community
Description:
Teachers need all materials, equipment, and resources to ensure effective instruction.
Eureka Math materials, games, workbooks, resources, and manipulative. Journey's materials, workbooks, and resources. Project Read materials and resources. Pin Point Math resource, workbooks, and materials. 95% group materials Ed Insight Local District Assessments District approved Curriculum Marazano's High Yield Instructional Strategies by Grade Level
SAS Alignment: Materials & Resources
Implementation Steps:
Assess Resource needs
Description:
Administration will meet at the beginning of the year with all staff to assess resource needs that are aligned with Scott's goals. An inventory list of materials will be distributed to all school community members in all subject ares.
Evidence: Inventory list collected from all community members in all subject areas.
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 10/1/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Acquisition of all materials, equipment and resource needs by school community
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Obtain Materials based on Inventory List
Description:
Administration will ensure compliance with Harrisburg School District guidelines for human and fiscal resources. This will be met and purchased in a timely manner.
Evidence: Inventories have been purchased and delivered
Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 1/2/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Acquisition of all materials, equipment and resource needs by school community
Interest inventory given to students and parents
Description:
The Career Pathways leadership team gives an "Interest Inventory" to students, as well as parents. It is then reviewed by the leadership team.
Evidence: The Interest Inventory and collection, and well as suggestions and feedback to parents and students.
Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 9/1/2017
Program Area(s): Student Services
Supported Strategies:
Acquisition of all materials, equipment and resource needs by school community
Goal #6: Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Indicators of Effectiveness:
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Type: Interim
Data Source: PBIS Swis Data
Specific Targets: Reduce out of school suspensions by 5% each school year.
Type: Interim
Data Source: PBIS Swis Data
Specific Targets: Reduce the amount of office referrals by 5% each school year.
Strategies:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Description:
PBIS is evidence-based practice, http://pbis.org/research/default.aspx. PBIS is a systems approach to strengthen the school community and positive behavior. This strategy is continued to be implemented. SWIS data influences the matrix that is created yearly and lessons are created to reflect the data.
SAS Alignment: Safe and Supportive Schools
Implementation Steps:
Create a Two-Team Committee (Tier 1 and Tier 2) for Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports
Description:
For this PLC, a call for a PBIS PLC will be conveyed to the staff at the beginning of each school year via email. Any staff interested in joining the PLC will respond via email. This is an ongoing task done at the beginning of each school year.
Evidence: Email, staff responses
Start Date: 9/1/2015 End Date: 8/15/2017
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Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Professional Development on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and SWIS data
Description:
The PBIS team/SWIS Facilitator will develop and present professional development opportunites (e.g. SWIFT at SWIS) to those 3 people entering the PBIS SWIS data for any new staff. This is a continuing process since many teachers have received the training, but this is a general follow-up to ensure proper implementation.
Evidence: Sign-in/Sign-out sheets, Evaluation forms on the professional development
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Conduct One-on-One Meetings between PBIS Facilitator and Teachers
Description:
As a follow up of the PD, PBIS faciliator will support individual teachers with their needs through the use of the strategies learned in the PD. This will be conducted monthly.
Evidence: The staff members will also have SWIS binders incorportaing all the necessary materials for inputting.
Start Date: 8/11/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
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Supported Strategies:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Input and Share SWIS Data
Description:
SWIS data is entered with fidelity by the three identified SWIS input personnel on a weekly basis. SWIS reports are generated by the PBIS team and administration on the first of the month. Through SWIS the option to generate Data Integrity Reports is available. The SWIS data will also be shared during grade level team meetings and leadership meetings monthly. This data will be reviewed by each team and school-wide during Leadership meetings. This is an ongoing yearly task.
Evidence: SWIS reports are uploaded and available for all teachers and support staff to view.
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
PBIS PLC Teams Meetings in Action
Description:
Once PLC teams are created, meetings with PBIS PLC team to review data at PBIS and Grade Level meetings. identify priority areas of concern and share it with the staff. From the priority areas develop a plan and goals to reduce behavior concerns in those areas. This is an ongoing process that will be continued.
Evidence: Data, Lessons to reflect data matrix
Start Date: 9/1/2014 End Date: 6/5/2018
Program Area(s):
Supported Strategies:
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Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
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Appendix: Professional Development Implementation
Step Details
LEA Goals Addressed:
Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students.
Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching
Strategy #1: Standards Based Instruction - PA Core
Start End Title Description
9/1/2014 6/5/2019 Professional Development on
Integration of Standards Across Content Areas
Before the PD, teachers will fill out a pre-survey on use and understanding of state
standards in their teaching. Based on the pre-survey results, Teachers will complete
a form outlining aspects of the state standards they would like additional training.
This PD will be conducted twice a year, annually (once at the beginning of the year
and once during the middle of the year). Teachers will then complete a post-survey
if they learned adequate information in order to create lesson plans that will
directly connect and address the PA Common Core Standards.
Evidence: Sign-in/ Sign out sheets; Lesson plans
Person Responsible SH S EP Provider Type App.
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Administration, Leadership Team, and Support Staff
6.0 2 40 Jaimie Foster School Entity
No
Knowledge PA Core Standards
Supportive Research
SAS portal and website
Designed to Accomplish
For classroom teachers, school counselors and education specialists:
Enhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of the educator’s certification or assignment.
For school and district administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically, ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professional education, teaching materials and interventions for struggling students are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’s academic standards.
Training Format
LEA Whole Group Presentation
Participant Roles
Classroom teachers
Grade Levels
Elementary - Primary (preK - grade 1)
Elementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)
Follow-up Activities
Creating lessons to meet varied student learning styles
Evaluation Methods
Participant survey
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LEA Goals Addressed:
Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students.
Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching
Strategy #1: Differentiated Instruction
Start End Title Description
9/1/2014 6/5/2019 Professional Development on
Integration of Standards Across Content Areas
Before the PD, teachers will fill out a pre-survey on use and understanding of state
standards in their teaching. Based on the pre-survey results, Teachers will complete
a form outlining aspects of the state standards they would like additional training.
This PD will be conducted twice a year, annually (once at the beginning of the year
and once during the middle of the year). Teachers will then complete a post-survey
if they learned adequate information in order to create lesson plans that will
directly connect and address the PA Common Core Standards.
Evidence: Sign-in/ Sign out sheets; Lesson plans
Person Responsible SH S EP Provider Type App. Administration,
Leadership Team, and Support Staff
6.0 2 40 Jaimie Foster School Entity
No
Knowledge PA Core Standards
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Supportive Research
SAS portal and website
Designed to Accomplish
For classroom teachers, school counselors and education specialists:
Enhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of the educator’s certification or assignment.
For school and district administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically, ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professional education, teaching materials and interventions for struggling students are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’s academic standards.
Training Format
LEA Whole Group Presentation
Participant Roles
Classroom teachers
Grade Levels
Elementary - Primary (preK - grade 1)
Elementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)
Follow-up Activities
Creating lessons to meet varied student learning styles
Evaluation Methods
Participant survey
LEA Goals Addressed: Ensure that there is a system in the school and/or district that fully ensures the principal is enabled to serve as a strong instructional
Strategy #1: Continuing Professional Development of Building Administration
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leader who, in partnership with the school community (students, staff, parents, community, etc.) leads achievement growth and continuous improvement within the school.
Start End Title Description
4/24/2014 6/30/2015 NISL/PIL Courses
The Pennsylvania Department of Education partnered with NISL to create the
Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Initiative, which is built on the NISL Executive
Development Program. Two rigorous, independent studies show that the NISL
program, first implemented in Pennsylvania in 2005, is producing significant gains in
student achievement. (http://www.nisl.net/proven-results/pennsylvania-
department-of-education/). Building Assistant Principal will complete the PIL
courses related to Administrator Development.
Building administration will complete the four required NISL/PIL courses.
Evidence: NISL/PIL completion certificates
Person Responsible SH S EP Provider Type App. Building
Administration & Assistant to the Superintendent
8.0 20 15 NISL IU Yes
Knowledge This program ia a systemic approach to developing standards-based leadership competencies that produce
positive student results.
Supportive Research
The Pennsylvania Department of Education partnered with NISL to create the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership
(PIL) Initiative, which is built on the NISL Executive Development Program. Two rigorous, independent studies
show that the NISL program, first implemented in Pennsylvania in 2005, is producing significant gains in student
achievement (http://www.nisl.net/proven-results/pennsylvania-department-of-education/).
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Designed to Accomplish
For classroom teachers, school counselors and education specialists:
Enhances the educator’s content knowledge in the area of the educator’s certification or assignment.
For school and district administrators, and other educators seeking leadership roles:
Provides the knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically, ensuring that assessments, curriculum, instruction, staff professional education, teaching materials and interventions for struggling students are aligned to each other as well as to Pennsylvania’s academic standards.
Empowers leaders to create a culture of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on learning.
Instructs the leader in managing resources for effective results.
Training Format
Series of Workshops
Participant Roles
Principals / Asst. Principals
Supt / Ast Supts / CEO / Ex Dir
Grade Levels
Elementary - Primary (preK - grade 1)
Elementary - Intermediate (grades 2-5)
Middle (grades 6-8)
High (grades 9-12)
Follow-up Activities
Team development and sharing of content-area lesson implementation outcomes, with involvement of administrator and/or peers
Analysis of student work, with administrator and/or peers
Journaling and reflecting
Evaluation Methods
Participant survey
Ongoing collegial discussions and implementation through district based PLCs
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Assurance of Quality and
Accountability
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that the school level plan for Scott Sch in the Harrisburg City
SD has been duly reviewed by a Quality Review Team convened by the Superintendent of
Schools and formally approved by the district's Board of Education, per guidelines required by
the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We hereby affirm and assure the Secretary of Education that the school level plan:
Addresses all the required components prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education
Meets ESSA requirements for Title I schools
Reflects sound educational practice
Has a high probability of improving student achievement
Has sufficient District leadership and support to ensure successful implementation
With this Assurance of Quality & Accountability, we, therefore, request that the Secretary of
Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education grant formal approval to implement the
school level plan submitted by Scott Sch in the Harrisburg City SD for the 2014-2019 school-
year.
No signature has been provided
Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer
No signature has been provided
Board President
No signature has been provided
IU Executive Director
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Evaluation of School Improvement
Plan
2017-2018 Improvement Evaluation
Describe the success from the past year. This past school year, Scott Elementary School received Tier I sustainability recognition as well as Tier II Implementation with fidelity at the PBIS Implementer's Forum. We also saw a significant Office DIscipline Referral drop from the 2016-2017 school year with 1400 ODR's to the 2017-2018 school year with a total of 750 ODR's. -Parental Involvement increased again with the continued use of Parent Classroom Walkthroughs.
Describe the continuing areas of concern from past the year.
-Read proficiency level of all students is not where they need to be on all grade levels. Although students are improving with there phonics skill use, their fluency is not meeting proficiency at a higher level.
Describe the initiatives that have been revised.
Reading/Language Arts Instruction will include a reading fluency component that will address and increase student opportunities to practice using their reading skills. -Blended Learing will be incorporated into reading and math instructional content areas.
2016-2017 Improvement Evaluation
Describe the success from the past year. This narrative is empty.
Describe the continuing areas of concern from the past year.
This narrative is empty.
Describe the initiatives that have been revised.
This narrative is empty.
2015-2016 Improvement Evaluation
Describe the success from the past year. -This school year, Scott School has been able to effectively conduct Grade Level PLC's (focused on curriculum, Instruction, Data Analysis, and Student Interventions). -We have also created the Tier 2 PBIS Leadership Team and identified the 10% of students (10 or more ODR's) that would be serviced by the Tier 2 Team. -Implemented Sight Word Instruction for Grades K-3, focusing on three levels of Dolch Sight Words -Increased DIBELS NEXT EOY Proficiency in Kindergarten to 75% Proficiency, 14%
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Strategic, and 11% Intensive -Increased 2015-2016 Easy CBM building Strategic and Procient students by 8% -51% of the All Scott Students scored Proficient/Strategic on the 2015-2016 DIBELS EOY Assessment
Describe the continuing areas of concern from the past year.
-ELL Instructional Strategies utilized in all classrooms -Reading Accuracy and Fluency across all grade levels -Numbers and Operations Base Ten (K-2)/Numbers and Operations Fractions (3-4) -Focus of Conceptual and Procedural Knowlegde related to Math Instruction
Describe the initiatives that have been revised.
Targets for ELA and Math PSSA were adjusted for 2016 and 2017 per CRO plan April 2016.
2014-2015 Improvement Evaluation
Describe the success from the first year plan. The school maintained a methodical approach to problem solving. All Professional Learning Communities focused on quantitative data to better understand what we need to do to improve performance. We are studying the new curriculum and providing professional development to our teams to ensure appropriate analysis of ASPIRE data and selection of the best strategies for addressing student deficiencies (standards based).
Describe the continuing areas of concern from the first year plan.
The school remains concerned about test results and improving student assessment results to meet state standard requirements. In addition, we are concerned about the level and fidelity of parent involvement with academics at both home and school.
Describe the initiatives that have been revised.
Since the school team developed a three year plan, it was decided that we should continue with the initiatives already in place. We included the use of the state's SLO's and the ASPIRE (standards based curriculum) assessment data as additional monitoring tools. These additions further support action plans and implementation steps identified to meet established achievement/growth goals.