Explain the activities in which your school will participate to increase your overall rating. Include specific details.

As evidenced in the SES Band Data, which content area(s) will be the focus for improving student achievement and why was this area chosen?

What specific BEST Practice(s) will be implemented or scaled-up to improve teaching and learning in order to increase performance within the SES Band?

In addition to using the resources provided by the district, teachers pull informational text articles from Newsela and Readworks.

Describe in detail how the BEST Practice(s) will be scaled-up.

We will focus on the area of ELA as we continue to struggle to show improvement in proficiency in this area hovering at the 50% mark as evidenced by FSA and BAS in the primary grades.Teams meet at least twice a month in PLCs to discuss the most recent student data to determine trends and share BEST Practices for instructional strategies.  Teams use data to plan remediation and enrichment activities.  Administration and Support Staff participate in PLCs.  

What specific school-level progress monitoring data is collected and how often?

As a school we are using School City to create the assessments and monitor the data. Using school City allows us the opportunity to crete assessments with rigor that truly match the standards that are taught. The rigor of the questions are similar to FSA type questions which goves our students an advantage as we get closer to FSA.
In addition we are monitoring students by sub groups and proficiency groups that way we can monitor their data effectively to see the learning gains throughout all categories.
We follow our instructional focus calendar that allows for two progress monitong assessments and a Summative (Cumulative) tests that encompasses all of the standards taught that quarter.

How does the school ensure the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals?

This year we implemented students tracking their own data. This was put in place so our students can take ownership of their learning process. We are looking for students to grow. When students are held accountable by a support group who is also tracking their progress they tend  to work a little harder. Each time students take an exam whether it is reading, science, or math students will be able to graph their results and discuss it with their teacher or their Curriculum Coach/Administrator Coach.

How does the school ensure that all classroom instruction is accessible to the full range of learners using Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) for effective instructional design (planning) and delivery (teaching)?

We use Team Leader Release Days as well as Teacher Planning Days to set up appropriate Proffessional Development for teachers at all grade levels. We differentiate the learning for teachers so they too can differentiate the learning for their students. In addition we allow teacher to plan together sioi they can effectively use all the resources that are available to us. Our teachers also have the opportunity to visit other classrooms and watch master teachers teach. In conclusion, our curriculum coaches are also availbe to support teaching and learning .They also provide valuable feedback so teachers can grow in confidence so all students  can iimprove and exceed expectations. This is how we integrate the Universal Design into our school.

How does the school ensure Tier 1 Standards-Based classroom instruction is being implemented properly and effectively?

Guided Reading is being implemented across all grade levels.  Additionally, all teachers are integrating Science and Social Studies content into the ELA block.  All teachers have been trained in Guided Reading and Balanced Literacy.  Support Staff who've been trained in these areas are supporting teachers as they become more comfortable and confident with the shift as well as pulling small groups of students to work on areas of both strength and weakness based on the standards being focused on at the time.

Describe texts used for core, supplemental, and intervention programs at each grade level. How does the school ensure students have access to a balance of literary and informational text in a variety of mediums?

We meet as a RtI team. The academic interventions are based on the current data (DAR, BAS, FSA results and/or Key Math) Once the team determines the individual needs of the students, the interventions are being implemented following district/RtI guidelines. The interventions for fluency include but are not limited to: Quick Reads,Word Work, Great Leaps,and Write In Readers. The interventions for phonemic awareness include but are not limited to Wilson Foundations, Road to the Code, and Words Their Way. Intervention for Phonics includes but is not limited to a Phonics/Spelling/Word Study Kit from Fountas & Pinnell. This kit is used in the ist & 2nd grade as an intervention.
Interventions for Vocabulary include but are not limited to Elements of Reading Vocabulary and Write In Readers. Interventions for comprehension include but are not limited to Journeys Toolkit, Write In Readers, Thinking Maps, Reciprocal Teaching, Super QAR, (LLI) and leveled readers. Interventions for math include Soar to Success, Reteach from Go Math (Strategic & Intensive) and lessons on Think Central and Connect Ed.

How does your school implement the Broward County Public Schools Social and Emotional Learning Standards to ensure students are developing social and emotional skills?

Our school uses the Social Emotional Standards throughout all grade levels. We use our School Counselor to give SEL lessons throughout the week. In addition to the Character Building class. Our school celebrates student achievement and student progress with student recognition ceremonies each month. We have successfully implemented the Say Hello program in our school to make our students and staff feel more welcomed and accepted.We are waiting for our Harmony Kits to be delivered so each teacher can have access to this SEL curriculum.

In which ways are the five competencies of the Social Emotional Learning explicitly taught and/or integrated school-wide and in the classroom?

Our school integrates the Social Emotional Standards throughout our class guidance lessons that are offered throughout all grade levels. Our School Counselor integrates the SEL standards throughout her lessons each week. Each standard build upon other which makes all SEL interdependent. We use our SMART goals to encourage us to be the best at Miramar Elementary.

Self Awareness-Know yourself; Be aware of what you do! Do your personal best!
Self Management-Think BEFORE you act!
Social Awareness-Respect Yourself and OTHERS!
Relationship-Respect YOURSELF and others!
Responsible Decision Making-THINK before you ACT!
 

How does your school-wide policy and practices support the social emotional learning for students?

Our school uses the Social Emotional Standards throughout all grade levels. We use our School Counselor to give SEL lessons throughout the week. In addition to the Character Building class. Our school celebrates student achievement and student progress with student recognition ceremonies each month. We have successfully implemented the Say Hello program in our school to make our students and staff feel more welcomed and accepted.