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School Improvement Plan (SIP)

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a live document that is subject to change based on School Advisory Council (SAC) recommendations.

School Name

Gator Run ES (3642)

School Year

2018 - 2019

School Grade
(2017 - 2018)

A

Executive Summary

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BEST PRACTICE #1

A Focused and Authentic PLC

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLC)

A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a process in which teachers work in teams and use student information to develop strategies to improve their classroom practices.

PLC Name

Day(s) of Week

Week(s) of Month

Start/End Dates

Start/End Times

Grade

3642 5th Grade

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

5

3642 4th Grade

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

4

3642 3rd Grade

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3

3642 2nd Grade

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2

3642 1st Grade

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1

3642 Kindergarten

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

K

ESE/Specials/PreK

Thursday

5th

8/14/2018 - 5/15/2019

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pre K

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #2

An Embedded High Quality RtI Process

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)

Response to Intervention (RtI) uses student academic and behavior information to identify students with learning and behavior needs to guarantee that those in danger of failure and/or retention are receiving assistance and support.

 

Graduation/College and Career Readiness (Early Warning Indicators)

Data For: 2017-2018 (Last updated: 9/18/2019)

Grade

Student Enrollment

% of students with attendance below 90%

% of students with 1 or more suspensions

% of students with course failure in ELA or Math

% of students level 1 in ELA or Math

% of students exhibiting 2 or more Early Warning Indicators

KG

174

11.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1.00

01

196

10.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

02

214

11.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

03

222

14.00

0.00

0.00

20.00

2.00

04

255

21.00

0.00

0.00

22.00

1.00

05

251

14.00

0.00

0.00

25.00

0.00

 

Describe all intervention strategies employed by the school to improve the academic performance of students identified by the early warning system.

Gator Run will address the early warning indicator identified for both the 2016-2017 and the 2017-2018 school year of the % of student’s level 1 in ELA or Math. We are implementing the following intervention strategies to improve academic performance with the use of the GatorAid afterschool camp in math and reading, Quarterly Data Chats, Double Dosing, the RtI process, and Achieve3000 an online reading program.

 

RtI Team Meeting Schedule

Day(s) of Week

Week(s) of Month

Start/End Dates

Start/End Times

Friday

1st, 3rd

8/31/2018 - 5/28/2019

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #3

Optimal Internal/External Relationships

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

The Accreditation Process leads schools to critically evaluate teaching and learning with a focus on academic excellence. All stakeholders (parents, students, staff, and community) are part of the accreditation process.

 

Self-Assessment Ratings
Accreditation Standard Overall Rating
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement

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

No Evidence/Artifacts

 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

Each school has a School (SAC) to facilitate the development and monitor progress of the annual School Improvement Plan. Agendas and minutes reflect annual needs assessment, SIP monitoring and allocation of Accountability Funds.

 

SAC Upload Center

File Name

Meeting Month

Document Type

Uploaded Date

SAF-Agenda-2.13.19.pdf

February

Monitored

5/14/2019

SAF_Agenda_3.20.19.pdf

May

Monitored

5/13/2019

SAC_SAFMinutes-4-17-19-.pdf

May

Monitored

5/8/2019

SAFSignIn05.8.19.pdf

May

Monitored

5/8/2019

SACSignIn05.8.2019.pdf

May

Monitored

5/8/2019

SAFAgenda5.8.19.pdf

May

Monitored

5/8/2019

SAC_Agenda_5.8.19.pdf

May

Monitored

5/8/2019

SAFSignIn4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/24/2019

SACSignIn4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAF_Agenda_4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAC_Agenda_4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAF_SingIn_021319.pdf

February

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAC_SignIn_021319.pdf

February

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAC_Agenda_3.20.19.pdf

March

Monitored

4/24/2019

SAC.SAF-Minutes-3.20.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/18/2019

SAFSignIn4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/18/2019

SACSignIn4.17.19.pdf

April

Monitored

4/18/2019

SAC_SAFMinutes2.13.19.pdf

February

Monitored

3/20/2019

SAF_SignIn_032019.pdf

March

Monitored

3/20/2019

SAC_SignIN-032019.pdf

March

Monitored

3/20/2019

SACMinutes21319.pdf

February

Monitored

2/27/2019

SAC_Agenda_2.13.19.pdf

February

Monitored

2/27/2019

SAF_Agenda_1.23.19.pdf

January

Monitored

1/23/2019

SAC_Agenda_1.23.19.pdf

January

Monitored

1/23/2019

SAC-SAC-Signin-1.23.19.pdf

January

Monitored

1/23/2019

SAC.SAF.SignIn.120518.pdf

December

Monitored

1/17/2019

3642_10262018_SAC.SAFMinutes10.17.18docx-(1).pdf

October

A+ Funds

1/16/2019

3642_01072019_Mid-Year-Reflection2018-2019.pdf

January

Monitored

1/16/2019

SAF_Agenda_120518.pdf

December

None

12/12/2018

SAC-SAF-Minutes-12-5-18.pdf

December

Monitored

12/12/2018

SAC_Agenda_120518.pdf

December

Monitored

12/12/2018

AplusSigninSheet.pdf

October

A+ Funds

11/6/2018

AplusResults.pdf

October

A+ Funds

11/4/2018

Committee-Membership.pdf

August

Developed

10/29/2018

SAC-SAF-October-17-2018.pdf

October

A+ Funds

10/26/2018

SAC.SAFSignin-.pdf

October

A+ Funds

10/26/2018

Surveys-Report-Student-GRE.pdf

October

None

10/25/2018

Surveys-Report-Staff-GRE.pdf

October

None

10/25/2018

Surveys-Report-Parent-GRE.pdf

October

None

10/25/2018

SAF_Agenda_082918.pdf

August

None

10/22/2018

SAC.SAF92618Minutes.pdf

October

Developed

10/18/2018

SAC_Agenda_101718.pdf

October

A+ Funds

10/15/2018

SAF_Agenda_101718.pdf

October

Developed

10/15/2018

SAC.SAF92618Minutes.pdf

September

Developed

10/15/2018

SAC_Agenda_092618.pdf

September

Developed

10/15/2018

SAF_Agenda_092618.pdf

September

Developed

10/15/2018

SAC.SAF-Signin-9.26.pdf

September

Developed

10/15/2018

SAC.SAF1819Meetings.pdf

August

None

9/11/2018

SAC_Agenda_082918.pdf

August

None

9/11/2018

SAF-Bylaw-GatorRunES-3642.pdf

August

SAF ByLaws

9/11/2018

3642_SAC_ByLaws_08292018.pdf

August

SAC ByLaws

9/11/2018

SAC.SAF-SignIn-Agenda-8.29.18.pdf

August

None

9/11/2018

SAC.SAF-Minutes8.29.18.pdf

August

None

9/11/2018

 


 

BEST PRACTICE #4

Scaling Up BEST Practices

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

School improvement is based on a continuous improvement model, using research-based accepted best practices, which align with student achievement needs, insure student progress, and may be revised when appropriate.

 

Goals

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?

As evidenced in the SES Band Data, Gator Run Elementary School currently has 82% of students scoring satisfactory or higher on FSA ELA assessment overall.  Our data showed that Gator Run Elementary is in band 9. Through small group instruction, we are using close reads and leveled readers to assist in identifying text evidence, differentiated lessons and using Achieve 3000, iReady and Smarty Ants to support ELA instruction at individualized levels. We will focus on incorporating grade appropriate ELA (English Language Arts) Standards to increase the student understanding of the content area of science as well.

 

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 - Professional Learning Community (PLC) - is being scaled up to improve teaching and student learning of ELA (English Language Arts) and Mathematics in classroom instruction to increase performance within the SES Band. Monthly team PLCs include the creation of performance scales, along with student evidences that align to specific grade level ELA and Mathematics standards.

 

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

PLC is a process in which teachers work in teams and use student information to develop strategies to improve their classroom practices.  During the 2018-2019 school year, our teachers will continue to write Learning Goals(LG)and Performance Scales(PS) during their monthly PLC's.  All instructional staff will participate in LG & PS professional development with follow-up PD happening throughout the year.  During the PLC, teachers will also discuss the implementation of the LG and PS and how it relates to student achievement.

 

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

Gator Run Elementary ensures that data collection is aligned to grade-level Florida Standards in various academic areas. Quarterly discussions/communication between staff and administration, as well as classroom visits also ensures that the standards are being effectively taught and data collected represents classroom achievement. Progress monitoring data includes  close reads, math standards and chapter assessments, science unit assessments, social studies project based learning, and writing progress monitoring data as well as Achieve 3000, iReady and Smarty Ants data.

 

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

Gator Run ensures the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals by properly monitoring teacher plans, classroom observations and having frequent conversations and data chats with classroom teachers and support staff members. In addition, teachers meet quarterly with administration and support staff to discuss their students' progress, as well as, any needs or concerns the child may have. In addition to the Data Chat meetings, Gator Run has an amazing RtI team and process in place. With the help of both the Data meetings and RtI meetings, teachers have the support to ensure that all children receive the best possible education from Gator Run Elementary. To sustain these strengths we will continue to do all of the aforementioned tasks and strategies.

 

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)?

Gator Run Elementary ensures that classroom instruction is aligned to grade-level Florida Standards in various ways. Teachers participate in collaborative learning communities to improve instruction and student learning each month, while all staff members participate in continuous programs of professional learning. Teams meet to ensure that the standards are met through effective team planning. The PLC's provide support of implementation of the state standards; collaborative learning and high yield strategies through peer coaching and reflection. Administration supports challenging, equitable learning experiences for all students. Administration works collaboratively with all teachers to develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, and student learning needs Ensuring that commitment to instructional practices that include active engagement, a focus on depth of understanding and the application of knowledge and skills. Quarterly discussions/communication between staff and administration, as well as classroom visits also ensures that the standards are being effectively taught. 

 

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

Tier 1 standards-based classroom instruction is effectively implemented in all grade levels at Gator Run Elementary. these interventions are intended to assist students who may be struggling in academic areas. Tier 1 strategies are properly implemented in all classrooms by use of individualized teacher support during core instruction. Tier 1 strategies are properly monitored by use of teacher plans, classroom observations and conversations.

 

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?

Gator Run Elementary School recently purchased the Scholastic Leveled Bookroom for grades K-5.  The Leveled Bookroom offers over 5,000 inspiring books, across an enormous variety of text types, themes, genres, topics and content areas. It includes new print and digital resources and assessment tools that explicitly support college & career readiness.  In addition, Broward County Schools just went through an adoption for Social Studies materials.  Schools were given leveled libraries for each classroom across the grades and a leveled library collection for each grade level to be placed in the resource room.

 

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

Gator Run Elementary has a comprehensive school counseling program run by two School Counselors. Students are taught social skills, feelings vocabulary, growth mindset, social problem solving skills and calming strategies in variety of settings and modes of instruction. 

 

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

Gator Run Elementary integrates the Social Emotional Learning competencies in the classroom each day through Inner Explorer program, reading, writing and social study work. Gator Run Elementary also incoporates Social Emotional Learning competencies throughout the school as follows:

Self- Awareness- Daily Inner Explorer program K-5, Classroom Guidance lessons, Small Group Counseling, Yoga Special K-5, Poetry Club for 2-5. 
Social Awareness- Weekly News Segment on morning announcements called "Who Are You" where students share their cultural traditions. Peer Mentoring program where 4th and 5th grade students mentor 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students each week. Book Buddies on Early Release days older students are paired with younger students in the building to read with. Classroom Guidance lessons. Small group counseling. Participating in Harvest Drive and our annual Toy Drive. 
Self-Management- Daily Inner Explorer program. Yoga special. Classroom Guidance lessons. Small group counseling. The use of Zones of Regulation in small group counseling sessions. 
Relationship Skills- Classroom Guidance Lessons. Small group counseling sessions. Peer Mentoring program.
Responsible Decision Making- Classroom Guidance. Small group counseling sessions. Morning news social problem of the month segment. Peer Mentoring program. 

 

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

Gator Run Elementary believes that all students matter. We provide a comprehensive school counseling and guidance program that instills Social Emotional Learning through various modes of instruction at the classroom, small group and individual level as well as school wide programs. 

 

 

Strategies & Activities

Strategies Persons responsible Deadline Professional Development Budget
GatorAid Camp for early indicator and lowest quartile students in ELA and Math. Lori Knapik, Angela Davis & Ashley Saba 5/31/2019 Training for classroom teachers who are instructing the program $9,520 Towards GatorAid camp

 

BPIE Files

File Name Uploaded Date
3642_GatorRunBPIE.pdf 10/15/2018