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Understanding Continuous Improvement: Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Activities

Rationale: The development of goals and objectives to be obtained through strategies and activities is an essential component of executing a continuous improvement plan. In short, the Needs Assessment completed during Phase II expresses the school or district’s CURRENT STATE, while goals, objectives, strategies and activities should succinctly plot the school or district’s course to their DESIRED STATE. Here are the operational definitions of each:

Goal: Long-term target based on Kentucky Board of Education Goals. Schools may supplement with individual or district goals.

Objective: Short-term target to be attained by the end of the current school year.

Strategy: Research-based approach based on the 6 Key Core Work Processes designed to systematically address the process, practice or condition that the school/district will focus its efforts upon in order to reach its goals/objectives.

Activity: The actionable steps used to deploy the chosen strategy.

Key Core Work Processes: A series of processes that involve the majority of an organization’s workforce and relate to its core competencies. These are the factors that determine an organization’s success and help it prioritize areas for growth.

Guidelines for Building an Improvement Plan

There are 5 required District Goals: Proficiency, Gap, Graduation rate, Growth, and Transition readiness.

There are 4 required school-level goals: For elementary/middle school: Proficiency, Gap, Growth, and Transition readiness.For high school: Proficiency, Gap, Graduation rate, and Transition readiness.

There can be multiple objectives for each goal.

There can be multiple strategies for each objective.

There can be multiple activities for each strategy.

1: Proficiency GoalBaker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP Reading and Math proficiency rating for all students from 60.1%, in 2017, to 69.5% by 2019.


Which Strategy will the school/district use to address this goal? (The Strategy can be based upon the six Key Core Work Processes listed below or another research-based approach. Provide justification and/or attach evidence for why the strategy was chosen.)

KCWP 1: Design and Deploy Standards KCWP 2: Design and Deliver Instruction KCWP 3: Design and Deliver Assessment Literacy KCWP 4: Review, Analyze and Apply Data KCWP 5: Design, Align and Deliver Support KCWP 6: Establishing Learning Culture and Environment

Which Activities will the school/district deploy based on the strategy or strategies chosen? (The links to the Key Core Work Processes activity bank below may be a helpful resource. Provide a brief explanation or justification for the activity.

KCWP1: Design and Deploy Standards - Continuous Improvement Activities KCWP2: Design and Deliver Instruction - Continuous Improvement

Activities KCWP3: Design and Deliver Assessment Literacy - Continuous Improvement

Activities KCWP4: Review, Analyze and Apply Data - Continuous Improvement

Activities KCWP5: Design, Align and Deliver Support - Continuous Improvement

Activities KCWP6: Establishing Learning Culture and Environment - Continuous

Improvement Activities

Identify the timeline for the activity or activities, the person(s) responsible for ensuring the fidelity of the activity or activities, and necessary funding to execute the activity or activities.

All Staff (certified and classified) Assistant PrincipalsPrincipalSBDM Council

Objective Strategy Activities to deploy strategy Measure of Success Progress Monitoring Date & Notes

Funding

Objective 1:

Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP Reading and Math proficiency rating of all students from 60.1% in 2017 to 64.4 by 2018.

Strategy 1:

Strategic Master Schedule and Student Scheduling

Baker Intermediate School will develop a master schedule that will meet the needs of all learners. In addition, Baker Intermediate will utilize flexible ability grouping when scheduling students. This scheduling approach will allow all students to receive

Master Schedule CommitteeBaker Intermediate School will form a committee to draft and design a master schedule that will maintain the amount of daily math and reading instruction to 90 minutes and meet the needs of all learners in all offered subjects for the 2017-2018 school year. KCWP6

Committee agenda and master schedule

Completed and Fully Implemented

No Funding Required

Additional Reading InstructionIn sixth grade on Fridays, students will receive additional literacy lessons in social studies. KCWP2, KCWP6

Lesson plans, PLC minutes, summative assessment data

Implemented in progress

No Funding Required

Flexible Ability Grouping of Students

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%206%20EstablishingLearningCultureandEnvironment_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf


http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%205%20DesignAlignDeliverSupport_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf


http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%20%204%20Review%2C%20Analyze%2C%20and%20Apply%20Data_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf


http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%203%20DesignandDeliverAssessmentLiteracy_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf


http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%202%20DesignandDeliverInstruction_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf


http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%201%20DesignandDeployStandards_CONTINUOUS%20IMPROVEMENT%20Activities.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%206%20EstablishingLearningCultureandEnvironment.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%205%20DesignAlignDeliverSupport.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%204%20ReviewAnalyzeApplyData.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%203%20DesignandDeliverAssessmentLiteracy.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%202%20DesignandDeliverInstruction.pdf

http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Documents/KCWP%201%20DesignandDeployStandards.pdf


individualized educational instruction. KCWP4, KCWP5, KCWP6

Baker Intermediate will schedule students based on their individual academic strengths and areas of growth by subject area. The Master Scheduling Committee will examine each student's achievement data. These data points include MAP data, KPREP data, mastery checks, etc. Throughout the year, based on their performance, students’ schedules can be altered to include classes most appropriate to their performance. KCWP4, KCWP5, KCWP6

Students will be scheduled based on their individual academic data.

Completed and Fully implemented

No Funding Required

90 Minutes Daily Instructional Time for Reading & Math The amount of daily time for reading and math instruction will remain at 90 minutes. Instructional time is protected from interruptions as much as possible. KCWP5

The 2017-2018 master schedule will provided 90 minutes daily of reading and math instruction for students.


No Funding Required

Baker 101: Student Goal SettingOnce every 4.5 weeks, students will meet with their Baker 101 group to reflect on their academic performance, grades, and attendance. In addition, students set and monitor academic goals. KCWP4, KCWP6

Baker 101 will be fully implemented throughout the school year.

Implemented and in progress

No Funding Required

Strategy 2:

Differentiated Instruction

Teachers, Interventionists, and Special Education teachers will work together in the classroom to meet each student's instructional needs.KCWP1, KCWP2

Teaching ELA & Math Curriculums with 100% FidelityTeachers will implement the district wide math and ELA curriculums using best practices for instruction and assessment. Implementation will be closely monitored following the curriculum pacing guide, as well as district mapping KCWP1, KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP results, KPREP results


No Funding Required

Math and Reading LabsAll students are targeted for individual interventions with the use of the math and reading computer programs, Mathletics, Math XL, Lexia, Reading Plus, and Reading Theory. In addition to classroom usage, computer labs are open every morning prior to the start of the school day. In addition, BIS offers math and reading lab sessions after school two days a week. KCWP2


Implemented and in progress State

Funds


Instructional TechnologyTeachers will utilize instructional technology to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students. These technologies include but are not limited to: Clear Touch screens, document cameras, IPads, laptops, websites, software, Grade Cam, CPS Clickers, Mobi Pads, Chromebooks, etc. KCWP2

Instructional Technology being utilized on walk- throughs and documented within lesson plans.


No Funding Required

Professional Development for TeachersAll Baker Intermediate teachers will select and receive customized professional development to meet their needs and their students’ needs. KCWP1, KCWP2

Tell Survey, student achievement on summative assessments, MAP results, KPREP results


State Funding Required

Gifted and Talented ProgramStudents who have been classified as "Gifted & Talented" will be part of the Gifted & Talented Program at BIS. In addition to an accelerated curriculum, these students will be pulled by the Gifted and Talented Teacher every Friday and will do lessons that will enrich the content. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Reinforcement of Math within Science ClassroomsStudents will use mathematical skills to find quantitative measurements and to collect data during science experiments and activities. Students will use the data given (or collected) to construct tables, charts, and graphs to analyze and answer questions. KCWP2


Partially Implemented as ofDecember 2017

No Funding Required

Simple SolutionsBaker Intermediate School will purchase Simple Solutions Workbooks for reading and mathematics for every student. Teachers will utilize these workbooks daily within their instruction. KCWP2



Title I Part A& State Funding


Lexia and Reading PlusStudents will utilize either the Lexia or Reading Plus program to help them meet their own personal needs in reading. They use these programs several times a week to meet their usage goals. Data from these programs will help guide instruction for individual students. KCWP2



District Funding

Mathletics and ProdigyStudents will utilize either the Mathletics or Prodigy program to help them meet their own personal needs in mathematics. They use these programs several times a week. Data from these programs to help guide instruction for individual students. KCWP2



State Funding

Station and Center LearningTeachers will use stations to help teach new concepts and to reteach concepts already covered in class. Activities at the stations vary based on students’ needs and teach to students’ multiple learning styles. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

Strategy 3:

Professional Learning Communities

Baker Intermediate will maintain Professional Learning Communities to address and monitor student needs, achievement, and progress. These PLCs will be a series of regular meetings that will occur throughout the school year. KCWP4, KCWP5

Progress Monitoring MeetingsTeachers will create and maintain student achievement data from their unit assessments. Teachers will meet with administrators quarterly to discuss student progress and what is being done to address the needs of students who are below grade level or are not mastering the standards. KCWP4, KCWP5



No FundingRequired

Content Professional Learning CommunitiesBaker Intermediate Content Departments will have weekly Professional Learning Communities to address and monitor student needs, achievement, and progress. Weekly Content PLCs will also give teachers an opportunity to collectively plan and adjust lessons, units, and assessments. KCWP4, KCWP5



No FundingRequired

Google Docs Student achievement Implemented and in No


Student achievement data for all content areas will be uploaded to Google Docs. This information will be shared for all BIS Teachers and Staff. KCWP4, KCWP5

on summative assessments, MAP results, KPREP results

progress FundingRequired

KPREP Data DisaggregationStudent data is analyzed by the entire Baker Intermediate certified staff. Data is also analyzed by each content department and goals are set based on the findings. Each department shares data findings with all of the Baker Intermediate staff. KCWP4, KCWP5


Fully Implemented and Completed

No FundingRequired

Vertical Alignment MeetingsBaker Intermediate School's fifth grade teachers will meet with the district’s fourth grade teachers. Sixth grade teachers will meet with Campbell Jr. High School's seventh and eighth grade math teachers, as well as the district's curriculum specialist, to have a vertical alignment meeting. The educators will discuss the key concepts moving through grade levels. KCWP4, KCWP5


Not Implemented as of December 2017

No FundingRequired

Strategy 4:

Vocabulary Instruction

In fifth and sixth grade reading and math classes, students will be exposed to unfamiliar vocabulary words through the use of texts, the introduction of vocabulary strategies, and word walls.

Thrifty, Nifty, FiftyIn sixth grade reading, students will be exposed weekly to two “Thrifty Nifty, Fifty” words. Students will have to define them, use them in a sentence, look for synonyms and antonyms, tell what part of speech a word is, and learn about the word parts. KCWP2


Implemented and in progress No

FundingRequired

Word Walls All reading and math teachers will have word walls. These words will come from texts read in class as well as domain-specific vocabulary words. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

SAT WordsStudents in accelerated and high-general classes will be introduced to sixth grade level SAT words each week. Students will have to define them, use them in a sentence, look for synonyms and antonyms, tell what part of speech each word is, and learn about the



No FundingRequired


word parts. KCWP2

Anchor ChartsAll reading teachers will use anchor charts. These charts will contain domain-specific vocabulary words as used in the standards and texts. Student-created mini-anchor charts will be recorded in the interactive notebooks. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

Strategy 5: Emphasis of Reading and Writing in ALL Content-Area Classes

Students will be expected to read and write in all content area classes on a daily basis. Teachers will place an emphasis on reading and writing everyday within their classrooms. KCWP2, KCWP6

Literacy Design Collaborative ModulesEach content area will be expected to implement a Literacy Design Collaborative module once throughout the school year. In the LDC modules, students will read a variety of texts from different sources and use what they read to complete a writing task. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments and KPREP writing results


No FundingRequired

R.A.C.E. Extended Response Answering MethodEach content-area teacher will incorporate the RACE method into their extended response and short answer questions instruction and assessment. Students will use this method to thoroughly answer short answer and extended response questions. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments, KPREP results


No FundingRequired

S.P.A.T H.I.T T.I.M On-Demand Prompt Answering MethodEach content-area teacher will incorporate the SPAT HIT TIM method into their writing instrction. Students will use this method to thoroughly answer short answer and extended response questions. KCWP2



FRC Funding

Class Read AloudsEach day, reading teachers will read aloud to the class from a novel. Students will be exposed to a variety of genres and teachers will model fluent reading. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments and KPREP results


No FundingRequired

Silent Sustained ReadingStudents will have time each day for sustained silent reading with

Student achievement on summative


No FundingRequired


self-selected books. KCWP2, KCWP2 assessments, MAP results and KPREP results

D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read)Once a month, everyone in school participates in DEAR where they drop everything and read. This promotes a reading culture at Baker Intermediate School. KCWP2, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP results, and KPREP results


No FundingRequired

Bulldog 40 Book ChallengeTeachers will require participation in the Baker Book Club during the school year. A goal of books to be read are set for the first semester and a goal is set for the second semester by the teacher. The goal will be for all students to read at least 30 books. KCWP2, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP reults, and KPREP results


No FundingRequired

Library Check Out TimeTeachers will take students to the library to check out books. In the library, teachers will collaborate with the librarian to help students find books appropriate to their level about topics that interest them.KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

Strategy 6: Assessments

Teachers will administer a variety of assessments throughout the school year. Students will be assessed on mastery of content through formative assessments and summative assessments. KCWP3

Summative AssessmentsBaker Intermediate teachers will use regular embedded assessments that are summative in nature and common across all teachers in the grade level to determine our students' level of mastery of the content. KCWP3



No FundingRequired

Formative AssessmentsTeachers will use exit slips, quizzes, student work, and bell ringers to determine if students master the content. KCWP3



No FundingRequired


Strategy 7: Recognizing and Celebrating Student Success

Baker Intermediate School will celebrate and promote student academic and behavioral success through various outlets and initiatives. KCWP6

KPREP Celebration WeekBaker Intermediate will have a "KPREP Celebration Week" to recognize the academic accomplishments of students on the KPREP Assessments. Students who scored proficient and distinguished will receive certificates. In addition, their names will be displayed on banners in the school's foyer. Parents of these students will be invited to attend a distinguished luncheon with their child. KCWP6

TELL survey results, Stakeholder survey results

Implemented as of August 2017

PTOFunding

Top Dogs ClubBaker Intermediate will have a "Top Dogs Club". Each week teachers will nominate two students who excel academically and display strong, positive character. These students will receive a Baker Intermediate license plate. In addition, their picture will be taken in front of the "Top Dogs" banner and it will be placed on the school's website and Facebook page. KCWP6



FRC Funding

Good News PostcardsBaker Intermediate will utilize Good News Postcards to inform parents of their child's success. KCWP6



FRC Funding

Bulldog Pride CardsBaker Intermediate will utilize Bulldog Pride Cards to recognize and promote student success. Once recognized, students place a copy of the card in a box for a drawing, and then take a copy of the card to their parents for additional recognition. KCWP6

TELL survey results, Stakeholder survey results Implemented as of

August 2017 FRC Funding

Ace CardsBaker Intermediate School will use Ace Cards to promote academic success. Students receive Ace Cards when they do well on an assessment. These cards enter students into a drawing. KCWP6



No Funding Required

Attendance Rewards TELL survey results, Implemented as of FRC


Baker Intermediate School will have a variety of perfect attendance recognitions for students throughout the year. These recognitions will occur at the end of each month and at the end of the school year. KCWP6

Stakeholder survey results

October 2017 Funding

BIS Café PassesBaker Intermediate School will reward students for their academic achievement, improvement, and good behavior with Café Passes. Café Passes allow students to eat their lunch in a special location in the cafeteria or outside on the picnic tables with their friends. KCWP6



No Funding Required

2: GapGoal 2: Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the NON-DUPLICATED GAP GROUP from 50.5% in 2017 to 64.6% in 2019

Goal 2: Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the NON-DUPLICATED GAP GROUP from 50.5% in 2017 to 64.6% in 2019



Which Activities will the school/district deploy based on the strategy or strategies chosen? (The links to the Key Core Work Processes activity bank below may be a helpful resource. Provide a brief explanation or justification for the activity. KCWP1: Design and Deploy Standards - Continuous Improvement Activities KCWP2: Design and Deliver Instruction - Continuous Improvement




Activities



















KCWP6: Establishing Learning Culture and Environment - Continuous Improvement Activities


Funding

Objective 1:

Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP reading and math proficiency ratings for all students in the NON-DUPLICATED GAP GROUP from 50.5% in 2017 to 58.7% in 2018.

Strategy 1: Reading and Math Interventions

Baker Intermediate School will design a series of reading and math interventions to address struggling learners in the non-duplicated gap group. KCWP2, KCWP4, KCWP5

Reading and Math InterventionistsBaker Intermediate School will have several full and part-time time reading interventionists to work with students who are one or more years below grade level. In addition to their everyday reading instruction, students who struggle in reading will attend an additional two RTI reading classes each week. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, Title I Parent Survey Results, 2018 KPREP Data


State & Title I Part A Funding

AmeriCorps TutorBaker Intermediate School will utilize a fulltime AmeriCorps tutor who will work solely with students struggling in reading and math. The AmeriCorps tutor will work during the school day and after school. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data


State Funding

After School ESSBaker Intermediate School will target struggling students in the gap subgroups for after school ESS tutoring in reading and math. ESS will be offered three days a week to both 5th and 6th grade students. KCWP2


Implemented as of October 2017

State Funding

Special Education Resource TimeThe Baker Intermediate School master schedule allows for 90 minutes for math and reading instruction daily for every student. Students with special needs receive resource minutes to address the content and IEP goals. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Partners in Education Mentoring & Tutoring Student achievement Implemented as of No




Community Partners mentor and tutor students who are in need of a mentor and are behind grade level in reading and math. KCWP2, KCWP6

on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data

August 2017 Funding Required

English Language Learner Teacher and StaffBaker Intermediate will utilize the district's ELL teacher to address ELL students with math and reading. The ELL teacher will collaborate with BIS staff to ensure a smooth delivery of the content with ELL students, as well as communicating with ELL families. KCWP2, KCWP6



District Funding

Reading and Math LabBaker Intermediate will host a reading and math lab two days a week after school for an hour. Students who attend work on their reading and math skills on Lexia, Reading Plus, Mathletics, Prodigy, etc. KCWP2



State Funding

Library SupportThe library media specialist purchases books in print and eBooks to support curriculum and multiple levels of reading. These books provide a wide variety of high interest resources to students. The library media specialist will create and maintain a welcoming environment that invites students to come and read. The library media specialist will display resources that align with and are pertinent to what is happening throughout Baker Intermediate. KCWP2



Grant &State Funding

Academic Focus TimeDuring recess, students are able to stay in the classroom daily for academic focus time with a teacher. This gives students an opportunity to better understand the content and/or make up assignments. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Mentoring & Meals Program Student achievement No


Baker Intermediate School will target students who struggle academically and have barriers outside of school to participate in the Meals & Mentoring Program. In this program, students will take a bus from Baker Intermediate School to a local restaurant where they will receive tutoring in math and reading and will also receive a meal three days a week. KCWP5, KCWP6

on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data


Funding Required

Title I Parent NightsBaker Intermediate School will host a fall and spring Title I Parent Night. At these events, BIS will highlight the Title I program at BIS. In addition, student progress will be made available to parents. KCWP5, KCWP5

Title I Parent Night Agenda, Parent surveys


Title I Funding

Strategy 2: Response to Intervention (RTI) Program

Baker Intermediate will implement a school-wide Response to Intervention system to address students who are struggling in math and reading. This RTI system will be Tiered- Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. These interventions will be delivered by highly qualified, full-time, certified math and reading interventionists. Students will receive these interventions in addition to their daily mathematics and reading instruction. KCWP2KCWP5

Reading and Math InterventionistsBaker Intermediate School will hire and utilize full and part time Reading and Math Interventionists to target and provide direct instruction to gap students below grade level in reading and math. KCWP2, KCWP5




Redesigned and Realigned RTI Process & ProgramCounselors, Interventionists, and Principals will form a committee to strengthen and clearly define the RTI tiers and process. This process includes a weekly progress monitoring component. KCWP4,KCWP5



No Funding Required

RTI TrainingAll teachers will receive trained on Baker Intermediate Intermediate’s School Response to Intervention (RTI) Process.KCWP5

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018


No Funding Required


KPREP Data

Tier II and Tier III ClassesAs part of the RTI Program at Baker Intermediate School, students who are in Tier II or Tier III will be scheduled for an RTI class and will receive additional math and/or reading interventions with an Interventionist. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Strategy 3: Professional Learning Communities Baker Intermediate will maintain Professional Learning Communities to address and monitor student needs, achievement, and progress. These PLCs will be a series of regular meetings that will occur throughout the school year. KCWP4 and KCWP5

Weekly Content Professional Learning CommunitiesBaker Intermediate Teachers will meet weekly in content professional learning communities to plan lessons and units. In addition, teachers will monitor student achievement and progress data. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Progress Monitoring MeetingsTeachers will create and maintain student achievement data from their unit assessments within Google Docs. Teachers will meet monthly with administrators to discuss student progress and what is occurring to address the needs of students who are below grade level or are not mastering the standards. Teachers will be discussing what teaching strategies are successful with students. Teachers will analyze data from unit assessments, MAP, and KPREP. KCWP4,KCWP5



Funding Required

Named & Claimed MeetingsBaker Intermediate School Special Education Teachers will meet collectively to present student achievement data with school and district administration. These "Name and Claim" meetings will take place quarterly. KCWP4, KCWP5


Not implemented as of December 2017

No Funding Required


School Wide Student Achievement Data Collection System Teachers will upload student achievement data into Google Docs. This information will be shared among all Baker Intermediate teachers and staff. KCWP4, KCWP5



Funding Required

Weekly Progress monitoring of RTI StudentsEach Friday, the RTI Committee will meet to review the academic data and progress of Tier I and Tier III RTI students. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

KPREP Data DisaggregationStudent data will be analyzed by the entire Baker Intermediate certified staff. Data will be analyzed by each content department and goals are set based on the findings. Each department shares data findings with all of the Baker Intermediate staff. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

3: GrowthGoal 3: Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP reading and math proficiency ratings for African American students from 36.7% in 2017 to 57.9% in 2019.

Goal 3: Baker Intermediate School will increase the average combined KPREP reading and math proficiency ratings for African American students from 36.7% in 2017 to 57.9% in 2019.


KCWP 1: Design and Deploy Standards







KCWP 2: Design and Deliver Instruction KCWP 3: Design and Deliver Assessment Literacy KCWP 4: Review, Analyze and Apply Data KCWP 5: Design, Align and Deliver Support KCWP 6: Establishing Learning Culture and Environment








Funding

Objective 1:


Strategy 1: Reading and Math Interventions

Baker Intermediate School will design a series of reading and math interventions to address struggling learners among the African American student population. KCWP2, KCWP5

Reading and Math InterventionistsBaker Intermediate School will have several full time and part-time time reading and math interventionists to work with students who are one or more years below grade level. In addition to their everyday reading instruction, students who struggle in reading with attend an additional two RTI reading classes each week. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, Title I Parent Survey Results, 2018 KPREP Data



AmeriCorps TutorBaker Intermediate School will utilize a fulltime AmeriCorps tutor who will work solely with students struggling in reading and math during and after the school day. KCWP2



State Funding

After School ESSBaker Intermediate School will target struggling students in the gap subgroups for after school ESS tutoring in reading and math. ESS will be offered three days a week to both 5th and 6th grade students. KCWP2



State Funding
















Special Education Resource TimeThe Baker Intermediate School master schedule allows for 90 minutes for math and reading instruction daily for every student. Students with special needs receive resource minutes to address the content and IEP goals. KCWP2, KCWP6



No Funding Required

Partners in Education Mentoring & TutoringCommunity Partners mentor and tutor students who are in need of a mentor and are behind grade level in reading and math. KCWP2, KCWP6



Funding Required

Reading and Math LabBaker Intermediate will host a reading and math lab two days a week after school for an hour. Students who attend work on their reading and math skills on Lexia, Reading Plus, Mathletics, Prodigy, etc. KCWP2



State Funding

Library Support with Culturally Diverse BooksThe library media specialist purchases books featuring culturally diverse characters for the school’s library. Each ELA teacher has worked to update his or her classroom library to include more culturally diverse characters in reading. During class, teachers will make a conscious effort to choose readings that represent the backgrounds and culture of all students. KCWP2



Grant &State Funding

Academic Focus TimeDuring recess, students are able to stay in the classroom daily for academic focus time with a teacher. This gives students an opportunity to better understand the content and/or make up assignments. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Mentoring & Meals ProgramBaker Intermediate School will target students who struggle

Student achievement on summative


No Funding


academically and have barriers outside of school to participate in the Meals & Mentoring Program. In this program, students will take a bus from Baker Intermediate School to a local restaurant where they will receive tutoring in math and reading and will also receive a meal three days a week. KCWP2, KCWP6

assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data

Required

Title I Parent NightsBaker Intermediate School will host a fall and spring Title I Parent Night. At these events, BIS will highlight the Title I program at BIS. In addition, student progress will be made available to parents. KCWP5, KCWP5

Title I Parent Night Agenda, Parent surveys


Title I Funding

YMCA Black Achievers ClubBaker Intermediate School will encourage African American students to participate in the YMCA Black Achievers Club. KCWP2, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data, and student involvement in the Black Achievers Club.


No Funding Required

Strategy 2: Response to Intervention (RTI) Program

Baker Intermediate will implement a school-wide Response to Intervention system to address students who are struggling in math and reading. This RTI system will be Tiered- Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. These interventions will be delivered by highly qualified,

Reading and Math InterventionistsBaker Intermediate School will hire and utilize full and part time Reading and Math Interventionists to target and provide direct instruction to gap students below grade level in reading and math.KCWP2




Redesigned and Realigned RTI Process & ProgramCounselors, Interventionists, and Principals will form a committee to strengthen and clearly define the RTI tiers and process. This process includes a weekly progress monitoring component. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required


full-time certified math and reading interventionists. Students will receive these interventions in addition to their daily mathematics and reading instruction. KCWP2, KCWP4, KCWP5

RTI TrainingAll teachers will receive trained on Baker Intermediate Intermediate’s School Response to Intervention (RTI) Process.KCWP4, KCWP5


Completed November 2017

No Funding Required

Tier II and Tier III ClassesAs part of the RTI Program at Baker Intermediate School, students who are in Tier II or Tier III will be scheduled for an RTI class and will receive additional math and/or reading interventions with an Interventionist. KCWP2, KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Strategy 3: Professional Learning Communities Baker Intermediate will maintain Professional Learning Communities to address and monitor student needs, achievement, and progress. These PLCs will be a series of regular meetings that will occur throughout the school year.

Weekly Content Professional Learning CommunitiesBaker Intermediate Teachers will meet weekly in content professional learning communities to plan lessons and units. In addition, teachers will monitor student achievement and progress data. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Progress Monitoring MeetingsTeachers will create and maintain student achievement data from their unit assessments within Google Docs. Teachers will meet monthly with administrators to discuss student progress and what is occurring to address the needs of students who are below grade level or are not mastering the standards. Teachers will be discussing what teaching strategies are successful with students. Teachers will analyze data from unit assessments, MAP, and KPREP. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Named & Claimed MeetingsBaker Intermediate School Special Education Teachers will meet collectively to present student achievement data with school and district administration. These "Name and Claim" meetings will take

Student achievement on summative assessments, MAP

Not implemented as of December 2017

No Funding Required


place quarterly. KCWP4, KCWP5 Assessment Data, 2018 KPREP Data

School Wide Student Achievement Data Collection System Teachers will upload student achievement data into Google Docs. This information will be shared among all Baker Intermediate teachers and staff. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Weekly Progress monitoring of RTI StudentsEach Friday, the RTI Committee will meet to review the academic data and progress of Tier I and Tier III RTI students. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

KPREP Data DisaggregationStudent data will be analyzed by the entire Baker Intermediate certified staff. Data will also analyzed by each content department and goals are set based on the findings. Each department shares data findings with all of the Baker Intermediate staff. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

4: Transition Readiness Baker Intermediate School will increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Social Studies assessment from 55.5% in 2017 to 68.6% by 2019.

Goal 4: Baker Intermediate School will increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Social Studies assessment from 55.5% in 2017 to 68.6% by 2019

Which Strategy will the school/district use to address this goal? (The Which Activities will the school/district deploy based on the strategy or strategies Identify the timeline for the activity or activities, the person(s)


Strategy can be based upon the six Key Core Work Processes listed below or another research-based approach. Provide justification and/or attach evidence for why the strategy was chosen.)


chosen? (The links to the Key Core Work Processes activity bank below may be a helpful resource. Provide a brief explanation or justification for the activity. KCWP1: Design and Deploy Standards - Continuous Improvement Activities KCWP2: Design and Deliver Instruction - Continuous Improvement






responsible for ensuring the fidelity of the activity or activities, and necessary funding to execute the activity or activities.



Funding

Objective 1:Increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Social Studies assessment from 55.5% in 2017 to 63.4% by 2018.

Strategy 1: Embedding Literacy Strategies within Instruction

Social Studies teachers will utilize literacy strategies and skills within their classrooms, as students acquire information and communicate their learning and understanding in social studies. Integration of literacy and social studies will be critical for student success. Literacy strategy and skill instruction will be purposefully and appropriately planned and embedded within social studies instruction; i.e.

Teaching Context CluesSocial Studies teachers will teach students to identify and use context clues to define content vocabulary. KCWP2

Student summative assessment data, KPREP assessment data, lesson plans, PLC minutes


No FundingRequired

Content Vocabulary DevelopmentThroughout the year, there will be an emphasis on content vocabulary development through games, music, and assessments within the social studies classrooms. Students will be required to underline content vocabulary within all written responses such as extended responses, LDC, and short answers. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

Text Feature InstructionSocial Studies teachers will instruct students on how to use text structure and features to gain a better understanding of passages. There will be an intentional use of captions, charts, maps, graphs, diagrams within social studies classrooms. KCWP2



No FundingRequired



















planning for the literacy and social studies outcomes, differentiating, matching instruction to the learners, and in consideration of resources. KCWP2

Development of Cognitive TimelinesStudents will develop a better understanding of chronological order through the use and creation of timelines and the ordering of specific events in history. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

R.A.C.E Extended Response Answering StrategyRACE is a school-wide strategy to assist students in answering Extended Response Questions. This strategy will be used in all content areas and grade levels. KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

Strategy 2: Emphasis on Writing Instruction

Baker Intermediate School Social Studies teachers will implement a rich variety of activities and deliver writing instruction within the social studies classrooms. The goal of this strategy is to improve written responses such as extended response, LDC, and short answers through a variety of activities within the social studies classrooms.KCWP2, KCWP6

Use of Written AssessmentsSocial Studies teachers will use written assessments within the classroom at least once a month. These written assessments may be given as an ERQ, LDC, or short answer. Students may complete the written assessments individually, with a partner, or within a group of classmates. KCWP2, KCWP3



No FundingRequired

Literacy Design Collaborative ModulesSocial Studies teachers will conduct at least one LDC module within their classroom during the school year. KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

On-Demand Writing PromptsSocial Studies teachers will utilize On Demand writing prompts within their classrooms with students. Teachers will teach students the school-wide method on how to answer On Demand Writing Prompts. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

Live Scoring and Feedback Student summative Implemented and in No


Social Studies Teachers will conduct ERQ live scoring and will provide students with instant, specific, meaningful feedback on their responses. KCWP2

assessment data, KPREP assessment data, lesson plans, PLC minutes

progress FundingRequired

Strategy 3: Applying Real World Connections to Abstract Concepts

Teachers will use a variety of instructional methods and resources to help students make and apply real world connections to abstract thoughts and ideas. KCWP2

Fieldtrips Teachers will plan field trips to historic sites or museums throughout the school year. These field trips will reinforce content learned in the social studies classrooms. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

Project Based LearningSocial Studies Teachers will utilize project based learning for specific units. These projects will center around Native Americans, Kentucky History, and the American Revolutionary War. These projects include, but are not limited to, dioramas, 2D and 3D creations, and research reports. KCWP2



No FundingRequired

School Wide Assemblies and PerformancesBaker Intermediate School will have school wide assemblies which will bring real-world experiences to our students (Veterans Day, Theatrical Performances, etc.) KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

Guest Speakers and Other OpportunitiesTeachers will schedule guest speakers and opportunities that will address the social studies content with students through a variety methods. These include Civil War Days reenactments, and guest speakers to expose students to real-world events and culture. KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

Strategy 4: Differentiated Instruction

Instructional TechnologySocial Studies teachers will utilize content videos and Discovery Learning to enhance specific unit/content being taught that allows

Student summative assessment data, KPREP assessment


State Funding


Social Studies Teachers will use a variety technology to differentiate instruction and address various learning styles. KCWP2

students to take part in that event/time period.

In fifth grade social studies classrooms, teachers will use Liberty Kids-an educational video showing the events of the Revolutionary War from the perspective of children.

Social Studies teachers will use BrainPOP and Flowcabulary. These short video clips provides information about a specific person, topic, or group of people followed by a ten question quiz.

Sixth grade Social Studies teachers will use CNN Student News and Channel 1 News. These resources gives students a short and informative news show about current events.

Social Studies teachers will use YouTube. These videos or music/songs emphasize core content by having students sing and dance while learning/remembering details.

Social Studies teachers will utilize Smart board activities to enhance student learning through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.

In fifth grade social studies, audio book lessons are read out loud while students follow along to enhance learning of visual and auditory learners. KCWP2

data, lesson plans, PLC minutes

Simple SolutionsBaker Intermediate School fifth grade social studies teachers will use Simple Solutions Workbooks as a resource to teach the content standards. Every student will have their own Simple Solutions Social Studies workbook. Teachers will utilize these workbooks daily within their instruction. KCWP2



State Funding

Strategy 5: Professional Learning Communities

Professional DevelopmentFifth grade social studies teachers attended training on implementing

Student summative assessment data,

Completed in September 2017

No Funding


Baker Intermediate will maintain Professional Learning Communities to address and monitor student needs, achievement, and progress. These PLCs will be a series of regular meetings that will occur throughout the school year. KCWP4, KCWP5

Simple Solutions within their classrooms. KCWP1, KCWP2 KPREP assessment data, lesson plans, PLC minutes

Required

Weekly Professional Learning Communities Social Studies Teachers will meet weekly to plan lessons/units, analyze student achievement data, develop unit assessments, plan cross curricular connections, and design projects and writing prompts. Formative and summative assessment data will be analyzed and compared to determine strengths, weaknesses, and goals. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Progress Monitoring MeetingsSocial Studies teachers will meet with building administrators monthly to discuss student progress and effectiveness of instruction and interventions. KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Teaching the Social Studies Content with 100% FidelitySocial Studies Teachers will align their lessons to the state standards and use the resource Harcourt Social Studies and Geography Alive to have students gain an understanding of American History and Geography, in pairs, in groups, and entire class. KCWP1, KCWP4, KCWP5



No Funding Required

Cross Curricular Collaboration InitiativeDuring the school year, teachers will meet with related arts teachers to design and implement cross-curricular lessons in social studies with an incorporation of the arts. This is part of a school wide initiative to strengthen co-teaching and develop cross-curricular opportunities for students and educators. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Strategy 6: Development Right to Vote Lessons Student summative Implemented and in No


of Students' Government & Civics Understanding

Teachers will develop student understanding of civics through a variety of activities throughout the school year. KCWP2

Teachers will emphasize each student’s right to vote and the civic responsibility that comes along with this right. This will be addressed during the election lessons, as well as during the study of the American government and Constitution Unit. KCWP2

assessment data, KPREP assessment data, lesson plans, PLC minutes

progress Funding Required

Citizenship Related to Historical Context ActivitiesTeachers will periodically address modern-day civic responsibility as it pertains to our current study of American History. “Citizenship” sections of the socials studies textbook will be read and discussed throughout the school year. Various activities will accompany these discussions and sections. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Promotion of Volunteering and Donation DaysTeachers will encourage their students to volunteer within their school and community when applicable. Teachers will also encourage their students to donate throughout the school year during our “Donation Days”. Teachers will connect these activities to citizenship. KCWP2, KCWP6



No Funding Required

Lessons on America's Founding Documents and Primary SourcesFifth grade social studies teachers will implement engaging activities, rich informational text, and instructional videos about our country’s founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights) to foster and understanding of civic responsibility as it pertains to these documents. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Civics Enrichment ClassBaker Intermediate School will implement a Civics class on Fridays for students during their related arts time. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Strategy 7: Development of Students' Economic

Intentional Focus on Economic VocabularyWhen applicable to their units of study, fifth grade social studies

Student summative assessment data,


No Funding


Understanding

Social Studies teachers will embed economic instruction when applicable to their units of study. KCWP2

teachers will place an emphasis on the economic vocabulary relevant to the content through a variety of vocabulary activities. KCWP2

KPREP assessment data, lesson plans, PLC minutes

Required

Real World Economic Scenario LessonsFifth grade social studies teachers will develop students' understanding of economic concepts by having them model and reenact real-world scenarios that students can relate to. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Strategy 8: Development of Students' Map Skills

In addition to a Geography Unit, fifth grade social studies teachers will integrate map skills within each unit of study.

Geography UnitFifth grade social studies teachers will create and implement a geography unit at the beginning of the school year. Students develop an understanding of map components, different types of maps, and how to read maps. The unit will over the five themes of geography. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Map Skills IntegrationTeachers will integrate map skills and practice within each unit using our social studies textbook and the embedded maps within. Teachers will formatively assess map skills through flashbacks, classroom practice, and homework. Teachers will incorporate Simple Solutions for Social Studies, as well as KPREP Coach Books in Grade 5 Social Studies, which include extended map skill practice. Teachers will also integrate map skills, specifically identifying U.S. States and regions, through State Bait. KCWP2



No Funding Required

5: Other (optional)Baker Intermediate School will increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Writing assessment from 35.5% in 2017 to 59.7% by 2019.

Goal 5: Baker Intermediate School will increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Writing assessment from 35.5% in 2017 to 59.7% by 2019.












Funding

Objective 1: Baker Intermediate School will increase the combined percentage of proficient and distinguished students on the KPREP Writing assessment from 35.5% in 2017 to 53.0% by 2018.

Strategy 1: Emphasis on Writing in all Content Areas

Baker Intermediate School will have an intentional focus and emphasis for quality writing to be occurring in all content areas. This emphasis will be supported by SBDM policy, a school-wide writing plan, and implementation of writing instruction within the classrooms in all content areas. KCWP2, KCWP6

Literacy Design Collaborative ModulesEach content area will be expected to implement a Literacy Design Collaborative module twice throughout the school year. In the LDC modules, students will read a variety of texts from different sources and use what they read to complete a writing task. KCWP2, KCWP6



No FundingRequired

R.A.C.E. Extended Response Answering MethodEach content-area teacher will incorporate the RACE method into their extended response and short answer questions instruction and assessment. Students will use this method to thoroughly answer short answer and extended response questions. KCWP2, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments, KPREP results


No FundingRequired

S.P.A.T H.I.T T.I.M On-Demand Prompt Answering MethodEach content-area teacher will incorporate the SPAT HIT TIM method into their writing instruction. Students will use this method to thoroughly answer short answer and extended response questions.

Student achievement on summative assessments, KPREP writing results, lesson

Implemented as of November 2017

FRC Funding



















KCWP2, KCWP6 plans, and PLC minutes

Student Writing PortfoliosBaker Intermediate School will implement student writing portfolios. Every student will have a writing portfolio. Students submit writing pieces for all content areas and write for many purposes, for example, writing to learn, writing to demonstrate learning, writing for an authentic purpose, and the Literacy Design Collaborative. These writing pieces are kept in their Baker writing portfolio and labeled appropriately. The students have ownership of the portfolio as they add their pieces throughout the year. KCWP2, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments, KPREP writing results, lesson plans, and PLC minutes


School Funds

SBDM Writing Policy and PlanBaker Intermediate SBDM will revise and implement their school-wide writing policy and plan. KCWP5

SBDM Minutes, lesson plans, KPREP data


No Funding Required

ERQ Response and On Demand Prompt Training Baker Intermediate Teachers will be provided with a professional development on the school-wide ERQ strategy, RACE. This training will be provided by the writing ad havoc committee. KCWP5

Training agenda and lesson plans

Completed as of November 2017

NoFunding Required

Strategy 2: Writing Instruction

Baker Intermediate will use differentiated and direct instruction to address students' learning needs in writing. KCWP2

ESS TutoringTeachers have identified and selected students for ESS. ESS services will target reading, writing, and math. KCWP2

Student achievement on summative assessments and KPREP data


State Funding

Flexible Ability GroupingStudents are ability grouped according to multiple sources of data Flexible ability grouping of students allows for differentiated instruction in a whole group environment. Flexible grouping allows for teachers to meet the needs of all students. KCWP5, KCWP6

Student achievement on summative assessments and KPREP data


No Funding Required

Writers Craft Lessons Lesson plans, PLC Implemented and in No


Sixth grade ELA Teachers will teach lessons specifically looking at writer’s craft. Students will model their writings after different authors in order to practice skills such as word choice, using sensory details, using strong verbs, and showing, not telling. KCWP2

minutes, and summative assessment data

progress Funding Required

Writing WorkshopsELA teachers will segment writing in small portions focusing on the characteristics of a particular type of writing and what skills students specifically need. KCWP2

Lesson plans, PLC minutes, and summative assessment data


No Funding Required

Literacy Design Collaborative ModulesEach content area will be expected to implement a Literacy Design Collaborative module once during the school year. In the LDC modules, students will read a variety of texts from different sources and use what they read to complete a writing task. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Live Scoring and FeedbackTeachers will conduct ERQ live scoring and will provide students with instant meaningful feedback on their responses. KCWP2



No Funding Required

5 th Grade Math Writing Quick Checks Each quick check from the 5th grade mathematics program, Envisions, has a writing to explain portion where students will explain how they solved a problem, or why their answer is correct or reasonable. Students will be asked to complete these writing quick checks throughout the school year in math class. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Common Rubrics for GradingDuring the weekly PLC meetings, the sixth grade ELA department will discuss which writing rubric used to grade each type of writing. We will use this rubric to help design instruction for the unit. KCWP3



No Funding Required


Library SupportThe library media specialist will work collaboratively with teachers to develop Literacy Design Collaborative units of study/stations that support student writing. In addition, the library media specialist will work collaboratively with teachers to gather relevant information for Literacy Design Collaborative units of study/stations. The library media specialist will help authentically embed research skills in student writing – using multiple sources, citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, etc. The Baker Intermediate library will provide flexible scheduling in the library to allow teachers in all content areas to use the resources in the library when it will most support the teachers’ efforts and the students’ needs. The library media specialist will purchase appealing, up-to-date books that support writing in the different content areas. KCWP2



No Funding Required

Strategy 3: Assessments

Baker Intermediate teachers will use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress in writing. KCWP3

Summative AssessmentsBaker Intermediate teachers will use regular embedded assessments that are summative in nature and common across all teachers in the grade level to determine our students' level of mastery of the content. We will also use On-Demand Writing as an assessment to see student mastery of a specific type of writing. KCWP3

Lesson plans, PLC Minutes, assessment data


No Funding Required

Formative AssessmentsTeachers will use exit slips, quizzes, student work, On-Demand Writing, and bell ringers to determine if students master the content. KCWP3

Lesson plans, PLC Minutes, assessment data


No Funding Required