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.

Prior year assessment data from the FSA scores, BAFS scores reading scores internal assessments and diagnostics test were organized with graphs, tables, and charts and discussed during our Pre-Planning Week per department.. The information was organized by our Master Teachers to show individual teacher, grade level, and school wide results. Individual student results were given to classroom teachers for their review.
Parents are also a vital part of the process. A parent survey is sent home to gather input concerning curriculum, environment, and communication. Results from this survey are used to help write goals and objectives for the school.

Parents are invited to meet with administration to discuss student achievement results and strategies for improving scores. Suggestions are discussed with staff and considered for inclusion in school wide plans
 

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 currently have 7 teachers listed as not HQ and are currently working on gaining qualifications:- They are as follows:

Kuristan Jackson- Working on ESOL Endorsement
Denise Granston Menefee-Working on ESOL Endorsement
Carrie Gaskins-Working on ESOL Endorsement
Shanta Claender -Working on English 6th-12th Grade
Bianca Marcellus-Working on ESOL Endorsement
Brittany Simmons-Working on ESOL Endorsement
Patricia McLaughlin-Working on Elementary Education
 

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. The district also has a website used to attract teachers to Broward County based upon regional perks, "Teach Near the Beach" and opportunities to receive benefits beyond a paycheck. WDMS's 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 WDMS to grow professionally. We retain highly qualified, certified-in-field, effective teachers in our school by utilizing the New Educator Support System (NESS Liaison), Professional Learning Communities (Reading Coach), District Trainings (District Personnel), School-Based Professional Development (Leadership Team / Team Leaders), Teacher Recognition and Incentives (Administration).

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

Staff Development funds are used to develop a comprehensive professional training program to improve delivery of instruction through a variety of workshops designed to move teachers to mastery and improve student achievement.

Parental Involvement funds are utilized to fund monthly academic parent nights that provide parents with new skills to support student learning at home. Improving the frequency and quality of family participation and increasing family literacy are also goals of our parental involvement component. Monies are used to purchase food, supplies/materials and provide stipends for teacher presenters.
 

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

Collaboration with community agencies will take place to ensure that needed services such as health and nutrition are provided for any migrant students. Remediation and tutoring services will be provided as needed.
 

Title I, Part D
Neglected and Delinquent

Students identified as neglected and/or delinquent will be connected to a school social worker through the Student Services Department who will provide support and community resources.

Title II
(District professional development)

Teachers participate in District Professional Development linked to improved student achievement in the Florida State Standards.

Title III
(ESOL)

Our ELL students receive Reading and Developmental Language Arts instruction by a certified ESOL teacher. The ELL parents are invited to parent conferences and trainings to learn about the different strategies they can use at home to help their children acquire the English Language

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

Our Homeless Liaison works with our teachers and staff members to help them identify homeless students. The students are referred to the Homeless Education program offered by the district. The purpose of the Homeless Education Program is to identify homeless students, remove barriers to their education, including school enrollment, provide them with supplemental academic and counseling case management services as well as linkages to their school social worker while maintaining school as the students' stable environment.
 

Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)

SAI funds will be utilized to fund an eighteen-week Saturday Academy to assist struggling students. Funds will also be used to provide additional before and after school tutoring for fragile students.
 

Violence Prevention Programs

We have a violence prevention culture through classroom instruction, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and the Broward County adopted character traits. In addition to the classroom instruction, all teachers and staff members received training on the Anti-Bully policy.
 

Nutrition Programs

Nutritional programs and health education are an integral part of our school, specifically through the Physical Educational curriculum and federal initiatives of the Broward County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Department.

Housing Programs

Referrals are made to the school social worker, when parents are in need of housing or food.  Additionally, the front office staff takes note of families expressing a need and passes this information on to administration and/or the guidance counselor.
 

Head Start

We do not have a Head Start Program because we are a Middle School.

Adult Education

Our school site does not have an Adult Education Program.

Career and Technical Education

Our school site does not have a Career and Technical Education Program at this time.

Job Training

Our School does not have a formal Job Training program. However, our eighth grade students participate in an annual trip to Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park to explore different career options and receive minor training in selected fields.
 

Other

N/A

Pre-School Transition

Our school site does not have Pre-School Transition program.

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

The goal of William Dandy Middle School  is to increase parental involvement in school events to at least 50% for the 2018-2019 school year.  All parent involvement activities will include engaging activities that offer opportunities to learn about student achievement and available resources. The teachers and the instructional coaches will be involved in creating and faciliting all the activities and workshops.