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?

Based upon the results of the 2017 - 2018 Florida Standards Assessments, it was determined that only 59% of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students were proficient on the English Language Arts component of the FSA.  In comparison to our math data that showed that 70% of our students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th were proficient in mathematics.  After conducting an analysis of last year's FSA data, it was determined that as a school our focus will be on English Language Arts for the 2018 - 2019 school year.    By ensuring that we utilize Balanced Literacy model with fidelity, streamline our Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and continue to build capacity with our staff on how to utilize and monitor students assessment data and tools to enhance instruction.

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?

Best Practice # 1 - A Focused and Authentic PLC

Best Practice #4 - Scaling Up Best Practices

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

The BEST practices will be scaled-up by providing our instructional staff opportunities to participate in professional learning communities aligned to the ELA standards with an emphasis on Balanced Literacy through conceptual topics. During these sessions, BEST practices will be shared to enhance the teaching of quality Tier 1 literacy program. Teachers will utilize conceptual topics and spiral specific standards across the grade levels. Common assessments will be used to ensure validity and reliability of student results.  Interventions will be put in place based upon student performance in each standard assessed. Idenified students will receive a systematic intervention program monitored by RtT facilitator and support team.

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

School will monitor ELA and Math data through iReady diagnostic (3 times a year) and Standards Mastery every 15 - 20 days.
BAS for ELA will be collected quarterly in grades K-3  and 4th-5th grade students who received a Level 1-2 students in grade.

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

Utilizing  the RTI process, teachers identify struggling students (behaviorally and academically) based on assessment students and are referred and monitored by the support team to ensure their progress.  Academic camps will be provided for 3-5 grade students who are not at a proficient level according to collected data.  In addition, support staff and administration will be administering double-doses of instruction for both ELA and Math beginning in October.

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)?

Through grade level planning,  the needs of students that are on, below, and above grade level are addressed through the instructional cycle.  (Remediation, Intervention, Differentiation, Acceleration)

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

Through the use of grade level Instructional Cycles and as part of the focused PLC, all teachers ensure that classroom instruction is delivered at a rigorous level to meet the needs of all students.

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?

Core texts utilized in K-5 classrooms to instruct ELA will be as follows: Journeys, Leveled Readers, content area anchor texts, Journeys Write-In Reader, Phonics for Reading, Great Leaps, Primary Phonics, Touch Math, Fundations, and Quick Reads.

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.

Based upon the results of the 2019 Florida Standards Assessments, it was determined that only 53% of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students were proficient on the English Language Arts component of the FSA.  This was a 9 percentage point decline in proficiency.  After conducting an analysis of last year's FSA data, it was determined that as a school will continue to  focus on English Language Arts for the 2019 - 2020 school year.   Although there was a decline in scores all of the strategies that were implimented were beneficial. By continuing to ensure that we utilize the Balanced Literacy model with fidelity, streamline our Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and continue to build capacity with our staff on how to utilize and monitor students assessment data and tools to enhance instruction we will achieve the desired results this school year.