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?

The content area(s) we will continue to focuson  this school year are ELA-Reading and Math for improving student achievement.

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?

The BEST Practice(s) that will be scaled-up to improve teaching and learning in order to increase performance within the SES Band is that teachers will align instruction with Florida Standards which include LAFS & MAFS to increase knowledge on grade specific standards.

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

The BEST Practice(s) will be scaled-up by utilizing grade level Stanards, Newsela, databases, internet sources, magazines, and other higher level sources to help students.

The BEST Practice will be scaled-up by utilizing grade level Stanards, Think Central, and  math word problems that are more than two steps for children.  Students will be able to utilize math strategies and explain the process.

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

The specific school-level progress monitoring data that is collected is I-Ready Diagnostic 3 times a year, BAS - Benchmark Assessment System 3 times a year, Go Math - Beginning, Middle, and EOY and the BSA in January. 

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

Park Trails Elementary ensures the fidelity of students not progressing towards school and district goals by meeting with teachers and support staff at Quarterly data chats and review of data. 

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)?

Teachers in grades K-5 utilize a variety of teaching methods to remove any barriers to learning and provide all studnets with equal opportunities to succeed.  Teachers also build in flexibilty that can be adjusted for every student's strengths and needs.  The teacher's presentation of materials allow students to interact with materials in more than one way, for example a few options are text, audio, hands-on formats, oral presentations, group projects, technology plarforms, and small group interventions with teacher assistance. 

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

Park Trails Elementary ensures Tier 1 Standards-Based classroom instruction is being implemented properly and effectively through I-Observation, PLC's, data chats, meeting with Literacy Coach and Professional Learning Team. 

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?

The text used for core, supplemental and interventions programs at each grade level are listed below: 
K-5 - Journeys
K-5 - Go Math
K-5 - I-Ready
K-5 - Literacy Continuum
4th & 5th - DBQ
3rd grade - Keystone
K-3 - Fountas & Pinnell Word Study
The school ensures students have access to a balance of literary and informational text in a variety of mediums through classroom libraries, Social Studies Guided Reading Libraries, Science Guided Reading Libraries, Social Studies Weekly Newspaper, Newsela and I-ready.