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?

In 2018 - 2019, we are tracking mastery of each ELA and Math standard for all students in grades K - 5. Also, 5th grade is tracking mastery of all Science standards.  This is our focus because we are striving for 65% mastery or growth on the state tests in Reading, Math and Science. For 3rd grade FSA ELA 42% (2016) to 40% (2017) 37% (2018). For 3rd grade FSA Math Achievement decreased from 54% (2016) to 48% (2017) 53% (2018).  In 4th grade, FSA ELA Achievement 42% (2016) to 38% (2017) 37% (2018). ELA Learning Gains 52% (2016) to 39% (2017) 36% (2018). ELA Low 25 Gains 36% (2016) to 35% (2017) 33% (2018). In 4th grade, FSA Math Achievement 48% (2016) to 49% (2017) 45% (2018). Math Learning Gains 49% (2016) to 48% (2017) 40% (2018). Math Low 25 Gains 17% (2016) to 35% (2017)15% (2018).  In 5th grade, FSA ELA Achievement 41% (2016) to 46% (2017) 47% (2018). ELA Learning Gains 54% (2016) to 61% (2017) 66% (2018). ELA Low 25 Gains 45% (2016) to 55% (2017) 48% (2018). In 5th Grade, FSA Math Achievement 45% (2016) to 52% (2017) 55% (2018). Math Learning Gains 55% (2016) to 63% (2017) 61% (2018). Math Low 25 Gains 50% (2016) to 41% (2017) 42% (2018). 5th Grade Science 43% (2016) to 40% (2017) 47% (2018). 5th grade will be using the Speed Bag Boot Camp Science books this school year to improve Science scores. Math achievement is being addressed through small group targeted instruction, and using the Math Daily 3 (Math Writing, Math with Someone, and Math by Myself) for independent practice.  Students will also complete a “Math Problem of the Day” each day which is aligned to the FSA. Also, i-Ready is being monitored to ensure that each student gets a minimum of 45 minutes a week in both Math and ELA. Small group intervention in literacy is done daily with fidelity.  Grades K - 4 intervention groups are being instructed with LLi. There is consistent use of reading curriculum and progress monitoring.

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?

Increased focus on Small Group Guided Reading, and targeted small group for the Lowest 25% in Math.  Utilize the Benchmark Assessment System to track and inform instruction for the lowest 25% in ELA, and math post tests to monitor and track the lowest 25% in Math.  Using this data we will form reteach groups based on the lowest standards. 

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

Focused PLCs in ELA on Small Group Guided Reading (Administering the BAS, forming small groups, identifying teacing targets, etc.)  Each week, growth monitoring on i-Ready will take place looking at the Instructional Usage, Class Response to Instruction, and Standards Mastery by Test reports. 

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

Math iReady and ELA iReady are monitored weekly.  iReady Math Diagnostic and iReady ELA Diagnostic are administered 3 times (beginning, middle, end of year). 3 ELA units have 6 assessments (2 times for each unit). Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) is adminstered grades K-5 - 2 times each quarter. Go Math Assessments: Prerequisite Skills Inventory (beginning of year), Beginning-of-Year, Middle-of-Year, and End-of-Year Tests.  Math Chapter tests and Performance Tasks are administered about every 2 weeks, Science mini benchmark tests for each science standard are administered each week. 

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

The school conducts comprehensive class reviews each quarter. Also, the school holds weekly child study meetings each Tuesday. On Share Point, teachers post and monitor students' progress on standards. 

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)?

For each unit, teachers are provided with a full release day to collaborate and plan lessons that will provide quality instruction to all stakeholders in each grade level. The literacy coach, RTi liason, ESE specialist, and a member of administration attends the day long planning to assist the teachers. On a regular basis, administration does informal and formal observations of all classrooms to monitor that all learners are being provided high quality instruction. Also, the ESE teacher conferences with classroom teachers on a weekly basis. 

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

Teachers plan each unit ahead of time, and also provide administration with writing, math, and science instruciton calendars. Each classroom has differentiated small guided reading groups,and teachers read aloud. There is explicit instruction by the teacher in all subjects, and student practice every day. Teachers are trained in Daily Five structure for ELA, and small group instruction for Math. Administration and the Literacy Coach observe and assist teachers on a daily basis. 

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?

All teachers have access to the Reading Resource Room located in the back of the Media Center. Teachers are encouraged to check out materials that are labeled with Fountas & Pinnell's reading levels. Also, there is a binder that includes the entire inventory of the collection to ease the search for books. Each classroom has a Daily Five collection of leveled readers. All students in grades 3 - 5 have access to a laptop computer the entire day.  A wide variety of texts are available online.  Each student has their unique single sign on identifciation which gives them access to Sailpoint. 

Please complete this section based on 2018-2019 end-of-year results.
Instructional Implications: Discuss the success of specific strategies/activities and provide a rationale as to why those academic improvements occurred as a result of those strategies.