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.

The prior year assessment data from the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) scores, reading scores from internal assessments, and diagnostic tests were organized with graphs, tables, and charts. Information was organized 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 each spring 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).

Banyan does not have any teachers or paraprofessionals that are not highly qualified.

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. Banyan Elementary'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 Banyan Elementary to grow professionally. We reatin 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 engagement component. Monies are used to purchase refreshments and provide stipends for teacher presenters.

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

Any migrant students identified at Banyan Elementary will be provided assistance by the school in collaboration with local community agencies in the following areas if needed: health care, nutrition, housing, clothing, tutoring.

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 Service Department who will provide support and community resources.

Title II
(District professional development)

Teachers participate in bi-weekly Professional Learning Communities linked to improved student achievement in the Florida State Standards, as well as Benchmark Assessments System training for improvement of student reading, which improves the overall reading goal of the school.

Title III
(ESOL)

ELL students receive reading and developmental language arts instruction by a certified ESOL teacher.

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

Teachers and staff members are responsible for helping to identify homeless students and referring them to School Guidance, Social Worker, and/or administrative designee. this in turn leads the student 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)

Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) funds will be utilized to fund a eight-week Saturday Academy to assist struggling and on-level students.

Violence Prevention Programs

Banyan Elementary enforces the District's Code of Conduct and Discipline Matrix. In addition, we are able to build  a violence prevention culture through the following programs:  Peer Counseling, Conflict Mediation,Youth Crime Watch, Gang Resistance, CHAMPS and Anger Management. Our school also enforces the District's Anti-Bullying Policy and has a zero tolerance for bullying.

Nutrition Programs

Health and nutritional education is a major part of our Physical Education Program and it aligns with the federal initiative of our Distict's Food and Nutrition Department.

Housing Programs

Referrals are made by teachers and staff 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

Currently, this program is not applicable at Banyan Elementary.

Adult Education

Currently, this program is not applicable at Banyan Elementary.

Career and Technical Education

Currently, this program is not applicable at Banyan Elementary.

Job Training

Currently, this program is not applicable at Banyan Elementary.

Other

Banyan Elementary participates in a Mentee program for selected students as recommended by teachers. The boys' group is called Boys to Men and the girls' group is called Lady Braves. These services are coordinated through the Guidance Counselor.

Pre-School Transition

Banyan Elementary services three Specialized Pre-K ESE and two Intensive Specialized Pre K ESE classes. The teachers conduct vertical articulation meetings during the school year to ensure that the transition from the early childhood programs to kindergarten programs is smooth. A Kindergarten Orientation is also held prior to the beginning of the school year. This gives the incoming kindergarten students an opportunity to meet their new teacher and get acclimated to their classroom. Additionally, parents are given an overview of the kindergarten curriculum and expectations.

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

The goal of Banyan Elementary is to increase parental engagement in school events to at least 54% for the 2018-2019 school year. All parent engagement activities will include engaging activities that offer opportunities to learn about student achievement and available resources.