COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT of the entire school (including the needs of migrant children) with information about the academic achievement of children in relation to the state academic content standards.
Describe the process utilized to conduct the comprehensive needs assessment for this school.

Here at Sunland, we pride ourselves on shared decision making which gives many of our stakeholders opportunities to have conversations directly focusing on student performance, in addition to parental training and development, that fosters the building block of "whole child" awareness and most imporatntly achievement. During our annual Title 1 costumer service evaluation, anonymous feedback allows our stakeholders to provide honest information toward improving the goals set for each school year, and provides an awareness of needs that are taken into consideration. In addition to shared decision making, we utilize standardized and in house testing results to share with individual teachers, organized into graphs. tables, and charts to show grade level, and school wide results.

Instruction by HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS in all core content area classes
List instructional staff and paraprofessionals that are NOT highly qualified (instructional staff only).

We are happy to report that for the 2018-2019 school year, all instructional personnel are Highly Qualified at Sunland Park Academy and have committed themselves to continuous professional development toward student achievement.

ATTRACT HIGH-QUALITY, HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS to the school.
Describe strategies that will be used to attract high-quality, highly qualified teachers.

The district's Human Resources and Staff Development departments, as well as a district level Teacher Recruitment Committee work collaboratively to retain and recruit highly qualified , certified-in-field, effective teachers. Sunland Park Academy in collaboration with the district is evidenced by participation in Broward Teacher Recruitment Fairs. Vacancies are filled with candidates interviewed at the recruitment fair and referred by the district's instructional staffing department. Retention of teachers is a top priority of our school. Teachers are cultivated and nurtured at Sunland Park Academy to grow professionally. We retain highly qualified, certified-in-field, effective teachers in our school by utilizing the TIER new educator system, Professional Learning Communities, District Trainings, School-Based Professional Development, Teacher Recognition and Incentives.

Title I, Part A
Title I funds provide additional teachers to assist students, particularly low performing students.

Sunland Park utilizes Title 1 funds to offer a number of workshops in the development of comprehensive professional training for staff to enhance delivery of instruction and student achievement. Funds are also used toward the support of student learning at home.  Quarterly academic parent nights offer skills to reinforce literacy as well as parental involvement, during which time monies are spent to purchase food, supplies, and provide stipends for teacher presenters.

Title I, Part C- Migrant
(Migrant-Title I schools have been advised if Migrant students attend their school)

Sunland Park currently has no Migrant students.

Title I, Part D
Neglected and Delinquent

Students identified as neglected and/or delinquent will be processed through our RtI committee, reviewed, and referred for services or support as needed.

Title II
(District professional development)

Sunland Park Academy teachers participate in district professional development as needed and through an administrative evaluation feedback to improve student achievement, preparation, and proficiency on the Florida State Standardized assessment.

Title III
(ESOL)

A certified Teacher Assistant is pushed into the classes of ESOL students to provide them with reading and math support and assistance in further developing the English language.

Title X- Homeless
(Homeless- All Title I schools may complete with this statement)

Students (families) who are registered as homeless form immediate relationships with the IMT, school counselor, and social worker.  Students are enrolled in afterschool programs as well as tutoring during the school day.  They are closely monitored by the CPS team.

Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)

All students who attend Sunland Park Academy will receive one or more of the following opportunities:
-Tutoring at Early Achievers Enrichment Camp
-Tutoring at Conure Camp
-Small group instruction through push in/pull out intervention support

Violence Prevention Programs

Students at Sunland Park Academy participate in a schoolwide discipline assembly.  Our assigned officer does grade level assemblies and/or meetings with students and parents as needed. Students also work through scenarios during Choose Peace Week and during monthly Character Education lessons.

Nutrition Programs

Students at Sunland Park Academy participate in the District's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and also receive nutritious breakfast (free) and lunch as a part of the school lunch program.

Housing Programs

Our school social worker and guidance counselors work directly with displaced families and housing programs. 

Head Start

Head start classes are provided for families as well as parent education services/personnel. 

Adult Education

Adult Education classes are offered to parents through outside agencies and churches.  Grade level teams also offer instructional parent nights throughout the school year. 

Career and Technical Education

We look forward to taking our seniors (3rd grade students) to attend the college and technical fairs offered by the District. 

Job Training

Job training is not offered to our students.  Students participate in an annual Career Day. 

Other

There is no additional information at this time.

Pre-School Transition

Transitioning pre-school families are invited to an annual Kindergarten round up to obtain pertinent information about the school.  Students also take a field trip to experience kindergarten classes.

Parent Involvement Goal:
Based on the analysis of the parent involvement data, identify and define an area in need of improvement.

We are lacking parental involvement at our curriculum nights and PTA/SAC meetings.  Our parent attendance at PTA/SAC meetings is almost nonexistent and we have difficulty establing quorum to conduct business.

*Numbers below indicate total amount of families present at PTA/SAC meetings