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Etowah County Board of Education

Dr. Robert A. Cosby, Superintendent

3200 W. Meighan Boulevard Gadsden, AL 35904-1732

Document Generated On November 14, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Introduction 2 Description of the School System 3 System's Purpose 4 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 5 Additional Information 7

Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement

Introduction 12 Improvement Planning Process 13

Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic

Introduction 17 Stakeholder Feedback Data 18 Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 19 Areas of Notable Achievement 20 Areas in Need of Improvement 21 Report Summary 22

Student Performance Diagnostic

Introduction 24 Student Performance Data 25 Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 26 Areas of Notable Achievement 27 Areas in Need of Improvement 29 Report Summary 31

ACIP Assurances

Introduction 33 ACIP Assurances 34

2016-2017 Etowah County Board of Education ACIP

Overview 37 Goals Summary 38

Goal 1: All educators and students will have tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they

need it 39

Goal 2: Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Math and Reduce Identified Learning Gaps 40

Goal 3: PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachers to graduate College and Career Ready Students 46

Goal 4: LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement and Readiness 51

Goal 5: SUPPORT SYSTEMS 77

Goal 6: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology 80

Goal 7: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED 82

Goal 8: 50% of our schools will implement or continue a mentoring program that will provide students with at least one

adult advocate who they will meet with for the purpose of mentoring sessions throughout the year. 83

Goal 9: Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders to graduate College and Career Ready Student 86

Goal 10: 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program 88

Activity Summary by Funding Source 91 Activity Summary by School 110

Executive Summary

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Introduction Every school system has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and

procedures by which the school system makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way

a school system stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a

description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school system, and the kinds of programs and services that a

school system implements to support student learning.

The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school system with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and

challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the community will have a more complete picture of how the school system

perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school system to reflect on

how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis.



Description of the School System

Describe the school system's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years.

Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are

associated with the community/communities the school system serves? Etowah County lies in Northeast Alabama, in the lower region of the Appalachians. The county seat, Gadsden, was developed along the

Coosa River which flows through the heart of Etowah, touching the soil and soul of communities like Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Whorton Bend,

Rainbow City, and Southside along its journey southward.

Etowah is a thriving county of a hundred thousand hospitable people with their 12 incorporated municipalities and several residential and

farming communities all working together to keep the "Etowah Experience" a way of life for ourselves and our visitors. While the city of

Gadsden has seen a decrease in population, the suburbs and outlying areas served by Etowah County Schools continues to experience a

steady population growth. The cities of Southside, Rainbow City, and Sardis lead the area in population growth with Sardis being our fastest

growing community.

Our current enrollment is approximately 8,600 with a daily attendance rate of 96%. We employ 414 support and 636 certified personnel, and

our budget is currently at over $83.4 million.

The Etowah County School System has a long tradition of high academic standards and outstanding instructional programs. Our

standardized test scores are among the highest in the state of Alabama. As a result of all six of our high schools' participation in the A+

College Ready Initiative, we have seen an increase in course offerings in our Advanced Placement program, with 622 students enrolled in

the 2016-2017 school year. During the 2015-2016 school year, we saw a 3% increase in AP qualifying scores. All six high schools in our

system are A+ College Ready Initiative Cohorts and we have 36 AP trained teachers in our schools. Currently, we have 535 students

enrolled in Distance Learning Courses, this is a 41% increase from last year.

West End Elementary School and Highland School received the Office of School Readiness grant to implement Pre-K programs. These

programs provide free access to early learning opportunities for four-year-olds in our area. In 2015, our system also added a Pre-School

specifically designed for students identified through Child Find at Hokes Bluff Elementary.

Our system is proud of our 19 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. Additionally,The Etowah County Career and

Technical Center offers ten programs at our Career Technical Center and all of our high schools offer Business, Agri-Science, and Family

and Consumer Science. They have also added a Dual Enrollment Program at their campus. This course is an Aviation Powerframe

Technology Certification Program. Students will receive college and high school credits. Starting with the 2016-2017 school year, the

ECCTC will also partner with Gadsden State Community College to allow eligible high school students to enroll in career technical education

programs which provide both college credit and high school credit for the same course. Students may apply for grant-funded scholarships

that will cover the cost of tuition, books and materials for approved programs.



System's Purpose

Provide the school system's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how

the school system embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. Mission: Etowah County Schools provide a rigorous, relevant education in a safe, student-centered environment that produces college and

career ready graduates who contribute responsibly in a global community.



Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement

Describe the school system's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas

for improvement that the school system is striving to achieve in the next three years. The Etowah County School System has a long tradition of high academic standards and outstanding instructional programs.

As a result of our schools' participation in the A+ College Ready Initiative, we have seen a 194% increase in enrollment in our Advanced

Placement courses, with 622 enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year. In the past 4 years, we have seen a 200% increase in qualifying scores

on AP exams. All six high schools in our system have been or currently are A+ College Ready Initiative Cohorts. Currently, we have over

535 students enrolled in Distance Learning Courses, a 41% increase from last year. With the implementation of dual enrollment for dual

credit in 2015, we have seen a large increase in the number of our students taking advantage of earning college credit simultaneously.

We are proud of our current graduation rate of 91.5%, which is higher than the state average rate of 89%.

West End Elementary and Highland are the homes of our first pre-K program, serving students in their attendance area who do not have

access to early learning opportunities. Our system is proud of our 19 teachers who have earned National Board Certification. The Etowah

County Career and Technical Center offers ten programs at our center and all of our high schools offer Business, Agri-Science, and Family

and Consumer Science. We have also added a Dual Enrollment Program at our campus. This course is an Aviation Powerframe Technology

Certification Program. Students will receive college and high school credits.

Continuing our efforts to prepare our students for the 21st Century, each of our 20 schools now have a wireless guest network. This network

was built and put in place by our system's Technology Staff and has paved the way for our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Initiative, which

began in August of 2013. Now, our students are encouraged to bring their own digital devices to school, access the internet via our secured

wireless network, and use the tools available to them for research, inquiry, and communication within academic setting.

While we are proud of our achievements, we will not rest on our laurels. Future plans include implementing Active Directory to allow further

monitoring of network use. We are also in the process of upgrading wireless access points throughout the system to allow new technologies

such as smart TV to be utilized in our classrooms and other instructional spaces. While this is an ongoing process dependent upon funding,

we will continue to push forward to ensure Etowah County classrooms are on the leading edge of technological advancements.

Our Distance Learning program is thriving as well. This year, we have over 500 students participating in distance learning courses through

ACCESS, University of Alabama Early College, and Internal video conference AP classrooms. Many foreign languages are being taken

through ACCESS, including German, French, Chinese, and Latin.

Our system has been awarded numerous grants over the last few years to better equip teachers and students with 21st Century tools and

best practices, Advanced Placement Initiatives, pre-K programs, and English Learner initiatives. Grants awarded have included:

The i3 Core Initiative through Jacksonville State University

A+ College Readiness Program ($260,000 per participating school)

Alabama Council on the Arts Grant

EDGE (English Learners Developing, Growing, and Excelling - Masters or Ed.S. Degrees for 12-18 teachers per year)



Office of School Readiness Pre-K Grants ($170,000)

Alabama Ahead Act - WIRED Initiative - $800,000 for updating wireless infrastructure

Construction projects indicate a growing and dynamic school system. We have recently completed additions at Duck Springs Elementary

and Glencoe Elementary, replacing outdated facilities with new, state-of-the-art, secure buildings. A new gymnasium/bandroom at Hokes

Bluff Middle School will provide students with much needed space for physical education, music classes and extra curricular activities.

Sardis Middle School opened in 2015 and it alleviated overcrowding in the northern part of our system, bringing the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

students together on one campus.

The school and district websites are robust and updated daily to better serve teachers, students, and parents. Many curriculum websites

have been created to help teachers and students transition to PLAN 2020 and the College and Career Standards. Additionally, we

communicate with our stakeholders through social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), and are now utilizing REMIND and School

Messenger to push notifications with important information and updates to thousands of subscribers.

Our Career Technical school is at capacity, serving approximately 500 students. We had 130 students in all CTE programs earn a CRI last

year and an additional 895 stack-able credentials were earned by students in CTE programs. In addition, there were 10 programs offering

Dual Enrollment opportunities, included Aviation. We also have a partnership with Gadsden State Community College that allows 50 of our

students to participate in their ACE program. This program allows students to be enrolled full-time at GSCC who will be able to earn CTE

credits and academic credits free-of-cost. We also employee (2) Job Coaches to help students better understand how to secure a good job

after high school.

DROPOUT PREVENTION:

The system has coach, who works with each high to serve students at-risk of dropping out. Schools also recruit the "Choice Bus" to visit

schools and discuss the effects of dropping out of school.

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT:

Etowah County Schools have two ALSDE identified Focus Schools: Gaston School and Sardis High School. Both schools are participating in

Collaborative Teaching Model directed by Region 6 Special Education Coordinators and the Alabama State Department of Education.

LEARNING SUPPORTS:

The schools in the West End attendance district (West End Elementary and West End High), are currently participating in the Learning

Supports Initiative Project. In addition to other community partnerships, we have recently partnered with Mental Health CED to better provide

services at the schools. The system employees two social workers to better serve the needs of our schools. INOW's Graduation Tracking

System (GTS) is also utilized to review and improve student attendance.



Additional Information

Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous

sections. EXPENDITURES

Per pupil expenditure rate for Etowah County Schools is $6657.20, with an annual budget of $83.4 million. We have 1050 employees (414

support and 636 certified). The ethnic breakdown of Etowah County Schools is as follows: African American - 3.43%, American Indian -

0.31%, Asian -1.06%, Hispanic - 3.49%, Multi-0.44%, Pacific Islander - 0.08%, White -91.18%.

Annual Exhibitions, Events, and Contests

Summer AP Professional Development

County Creative Writing Content, grades K-12

State and National Poetry and Writing Contests

Band and Cheer Exhibition

Etowah County Plays

Local, Regional, and State Technology Fairs

Robotics Competitions

Career Tech State and National Contests

4H Ag Olympics

Chemistry Olympiad

Elementary Strings

Etowah Youth Orchestra

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Etowah County School Improvement Specialist (SIS) and the Etowah County Schools District Administrators(ECSA) will monitor the

implementation of ACIP goals and strategies by visiting schools and leading instructional rounds. The SIS and the ECSA will be looking for

evidence of Tier II and III reading and math instruction in small groups and teachers, using best practices and ARI strategies in all content

areas,

The LEA is supporting teachers by providing professional development on Response to Instruction (RtI ) and the universal progress

monitoring tool Star Enterprise. All schools will assess students with Star Enterprise to provide consistent and uniform district

implementation. The Etowah County School System began implementing Response to Instruction (RtI) during the 2011-2012 school year.

Students are now assessed three times per year: beginning, middle, and the end using Star Reading and Math. Those students who do not

progress as expected according assessment data will be placed in intervention groups-either Tier II or Tier III.

Students will receive scientifically research-based core instruction and participate in a universal screening three times per year (Star

Enterprise). Those students who are not making academic progress based on data (test scores, grades, behavior, etc.) at expected rates will

receive interventions and be progress monitored.



The LEA SIS and ECSA will conduct ongoing walk-throughs (or classroom rounds) at all schools, particularly the schools with the largest

special education populations that also have had the greatest negative proficiency levels in reading and/or math. Specific targets will be the

strategies and action steps being used by the special education teachers, their collaboration with regular education teachers and observe

the level of engagement of their students.

When assisting principals with walk-throughs, the SIS and ECSA will look for multiple sources of data: documentation of data analysis with

Tier II and III students listed, evidence of implementation of Tier II instruction (lesson plans, observations), data from Star reading and math

assessments, documentation that the teachers are using these reports to positively impact student growth, formative assessments, and that

principals are sharing the information gathered from walk-throughs with their teachers.

The SIS and ECSA will conduct scheduled walk-throughs at all Title I schools. Walk-throughs will also be conducted at non-Title schools as

well to ensure fidelity to the CCRS standards and school-wide goals. District administrators will conduct unscheduled (informal) visits as

well throughout the year. All formal and informal walk-throughs documentation will be housed at the Central Office and starting in 2015,

Progress Notes will be added in ASSIST. District leaders will meet with each school's ACIP team at the beginning of the year to review

assessment data, noting challenges and strengths. A plan of action will be put into placed, based on these discussions. School CIP teams

will receive immediate feedback after each walk-through and team meeting. The LEA SIS and principal will meet after each walk-through to

discuss strengths and weaknesses observed in instruction or classroom activities. The walk-through instruments are created in Google

Forms. Principals and CIP coordinators will be encouraged to use the online form. The form is directly correlated to the district Goals,

Objectives, and Strategies. Data and graphs can be generated instantly after the walk-throughs. Schools will keep this information with their

school-wide CIP documentation.

Elementary Walkthrough: https://docs.google.com/a/ecboe.org/forms/d/18UVWoZpTjJf6TBsrzeKbT4jAyv20-SxxU0HK-9RV7xQ/viewform

Secondary Walkthrough: https://docs.google.com/a/ecboe.org/forms/d/1D0KRh5gTefz_Nn2VexWlIcb_0zm4OnNS8B3HOjkcLL0/viewform

The SIS will post "best practice" and student work pictures on the district Facebook page after each scheduled walk-through to further

promote innovative teaching, as well as spotlight student/school/teacher achievements.

The effectiveness of school goals, strategies, and action steps will be measured in the growth of at-risk students' reading proficiency as

indicated by Star reading scores, formal and informal assessments by teachers, and other assessment data.

A greater emphasis will be placed on Advanced Placement and Pre-AP courses at all middle and high schools. All six high schools and

feeder middle schools have received the A+ College Ready Grant. Four schools have completed the three-year grant initiative, and the

remaining two are still "partner" schools receiving funding. We also partner with ACCESS to provide our students with a wide variety of

academic choices. Students take advantage of the 1:1 Dual Enrollment Initiative that was started by the ALSDE last year. Students may take

dual enrollment course that will count as high school credit.

A CCRS Implementation Team was created several years ago to facilitate standards-based instruction. This team is made up of K-12

teachers from all content areas, administrators, SPE, and librarians. The team will continue to meet throughout the year to plan and

implement both the ELA, Math, and Science CCRS. New this year, a High School Curriculum Leadership Team has been formed to lead our

system in best practices for the high school classroom.

District-wide vertical team meetings are held yearly for all 7-12 Math, Science, English, History, and Foreign Language teachers. A lead

teacher(s) for each content area led the meeting and group sessions.



ENGLISH LEARNERS

The LEA supports our partnership with UAB affording our teachers the opportunity to complete their Master's or Ed.S degree in ESL. The

tuition stipends are being provided by the federally funded EDGE grant for the majority of the teachers' courses. The SIS serves as a liaison

between UAB and ECBOE teachers, as well as supervises many of the courses that take place at the Central Office.

The LEA supports EL Summer Camp to transition ELs back into school. This is taught by our ESL teachers and the teachers who are

completing ESL Master's degrees. The LEA is planning additional EL professional development sessions for administrators and classroom

teachers, led by the district's EL teachers and UAB instructors.

The EL Teachers have been moved from the Alternative School to Hokes Bluff Elementary. Now that they are in a classroom setting, they

will conduct hands-on EL trainings for teachers and administrators at this location. An EL Team Meeting, which includes the system

coordinator, is held each month.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The LEA requires that parents be a part of each school's Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Leadership Team. Parents provide review and

input on the CIP, especially in the Parent Involvement section of the plan. Schools are required to hold annual Title I meetings to explain the

following: what a Title I school is, the 1% set-aside for parent involvement, the school-parent compact, and parents' rights, by law, to be

involved in decisions made at the school and at the LEA level.

During the LEA Advisory Committee meetings Title I, Title II and other federal programs will be reviewed, discussed, and modified. The

proposed plans and budgets will be submitted to the Advisory Committee for discussion. Data will be presented and discussed. The data will

be used to determine the instructional focus for the upcoming year. After the plans and budgets have been agreed upon they will be sent to

the schools for implementation.

At the beginning of each school year, the LEA will meet with the Title I contact person from each school to discuss the required Parent

Involvement set-aside. Attendees will share ways they have successfully used their allocations and LEA representatives will add their

ideas/suggestions.

Points of Pride (School News, Student/Class Successes, Achievements, etc.) and other important information will be posted daily on the

school and district websites, ECBOE Twitter, and Etowah County Schools Facebook. Parents may also subscribe for text messages for

school announcements, including emergencies via School Messenger or REMIND.

The LEA will provide assistance to parents of children served by the school district as appropriate in understanding topics such as the

following:

-How to monitor their child's progress

-How to work with teachers

-State and local assessments

-The state's student academic achievement standards

Activities may include, but are not limited to the following :

-P.T.O./P.T.A. Open House

-Parent's Day



-After-school program for targeted schools

-Conferences with parents as needed, of students who are not meeting academic standards

-Intervention of the guidance counselor, when needed, to assist parents whose children are experiencing academic difficulties

-Title I meeting held at every Title I school at the beginning of each school year



Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement



Introduction The responses should be brief, descriptive, and appropriate for the specific section. It is recommended that the responses are written offline

and then transferred into the sections below.



Improvement Planning Process

Improvement Planning Process

Describe the process used to engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of the institution's improvement plan. Include

information on how stakeholders were selected and informed of their roles, and how meetings were scheduled to accommodate

them. Etowah County district leadership team engaged a variety of stakeholders in the development of the Improvement Plan.

In planning for ongoing, system-wide improvement, there are multiple stages of development. This includes the Etowah County Schools'

2014-2019 Strategic Plan, school and system level continuous improvement planning sessions, system-wide needs assessment, and

technology planning and implementation. Parents and community stakeholders contributed to the above mentioned stages of development.

An initial meeting was held with all district stakeholders to present the new Advanc-Ed platform for the development of the district's

Improvement Planning process. Teachers, administrators, and system leaders worked collaboratively with all stakeholders to identify a

shared vision. As we generated a list of candidates, we communicated with each to gauge their interest, their willingness to be involved, and

their level of comfort with the material/topics to be discussed. We selected a cross-section of individuals and communicated via email,

telephone calls, letters, and group messaging before our initial face-to-face planning meeting. Our efforts to schedule a meeting were

successful as we accommodated as many different schedules as possible. Meetings were held in a variety of venues including the Central

Office and local schools.

On August 10, 2016, we held an Advisory Committee Meeting at the Central Office. Parents, community leaders, principals, teachers, and

system administrators review needs assessments and federal allocations. Participants were placed in small groups to determine most critical

needs in Title I, Title II, Title II, and Parent Involvement funds.

Each school solicited parents and community leaders to further identify challenges and/or needs in their schools to create a Continuous

Improvement Plan, specific to their needs.

Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their

responsibilities in this process. We had teachers system administrators, school board members, technology coordinators, school administrators, parents, community and

business leaders, and retirees in our continuous improvement plans (Transform 2020, ACIP, and Accreditation). These plans were not

created quickly, but instead shaped over time by means of ongoing collaboration and review of data.

ACIP/Accreditation members included:

Alan Cosby, Superintendent

Dena Cook, Student Services

Hal Murphy, Technology Director

Mark Stancil, Career Tech Director



Tiffany Scott, Federal Programs and Elementary Curriculum

Tracy Cross, School Improvement and Secondary Curriculum

Kim Reed, Professional Development Coordinator

All Principals

School Continuous Improvement Teams

Classroom Teachers

Instructional Partners

TRANSFORM 2020 Team members included:

Hal Murphy - Director of Technology

Mr. David Dixon - Director of Community Education

Mrs. Tiffany Scott - Director of Federal Programs

Ms. Kelly Bryan - Network Software Administrator

Mrs. Cassie Clark - Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator, Southside High School

Mrs. Dena Cook - Director of Student Services, ECS

Mrs. Lori Moss - Principal, Highland Elementary School

Mrs. Lisa Richards - Media Specialist/Technology Coordinator, John S. Jones Elementary School

Mrs. Elizabeth Strickland - Parent

STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE (2014-2019)

Scott Calhoun - Principal, Hokes Bluff High School

Ginger Smith - Principal, Glencoe Middle School

Lori Moss - Principal, Highland School

Wendy Gibbs - Principal, Sardis High School

Myra Hand - Assistant Principal, John S. Jones Elementary School

Hal Murphy - Director of Technology

Tiffany Scott - Director of Federal Programs

Terry Foshee - Director of Human Resources

Kenny Clevenger - Teacher, Southside High School

Tanisha Sayles - Teacher, John S. Jones Elementary

Summer Collins - Counselor, Etowah County Career Tech Center

Cassie Clark - Media Specialist, Southside High School

Farrah Hayes - Teacher, Sardis High School

Megan Perman - Teacher, West End Elementary School

Lee Ozmint - Teacher, Glencoe High School

Hope Harris - Principal, Carlisle Elementary School

Debbie Cobb - Bookkeeper, Central Office

Apache Smothers - CNP Manager

Lisa Vice - Bus Driver

Kim Reed - Professional Development Coordinator for Technology

Melissa Sheilds - Curriculum and Instruction

Troy Moore - School Resource Officer



Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which

stakeholders receive information on its progress. We used email as our primary method of communication. Since we are a Google system, this was an easy way to share documents and

communication with those who are juggling busy schedules with little time available for meetings. Additionally, we utilized our system and

school websites, social media (Facebook, Twitter), and local media outlets. Communication occurred as needed during the process.

The final improvement plan will be communicated to all stakeholders at principal meetings, Parent/Teacher Organizational meetings, Title I

meetings, and displayed on the school website and social media spaces. The Plan will also be located in individual schools (likely the

libraries).



Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic



Introduction The Stakeholder Feedback Diagnostic is designed to analyze the institution's survey results in terms of areas of achievement and areas that

need improvement. Further, the diagnostic is essential to the accreditation and continuous improvement processes in that it provides the

institution with a comprehensive view of the aggregate scores of the surveys administered, and the actual total of respondents for each

survey type to derive a single score for this diagnostic. The performance level score computed at the completion of the diagnostic is used to

broaden and enhance the external review team's understanding of the stakeholder's perceptions of the institution; the diagnostic should be

used in the same manner by the institution as it engages in improvement planning.



Stakeholder Feedback Data

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Did you complete the Stakeholder Feedback

Data document offline and upload below?No All of the surveys for the ASSIST

plan were opened in the springon 2015 Links to the surveyswere placed on the EtowahCountySchools' website as well as theindividual school websites. Linkswere also posted several timeson the ECBOE Twitter andFacebook sites. Emails with thesurvey links were sent to allteachers and staff. Many schoolsopened the lab during PTOmeetings so parents would havean opportunity to take the surveysin the computer lab.

Each school uploaded thisdocument to ACIP. We asked fora system-wide report, but weretold it was not available yet.



Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics

Overall Rating: 3.0

Statement or Question Response Rating1. Questionnaire Administration Most required AdvancED questionnaires were

used by the institution to receive stakeholderfeedback. The minimum response rate for eachpopulation was met (parent questionnaire:equal to or greater than 20%, studentquestionnaire(s): equal to or greater than 40%,staff questionnaire: equal to or greater than60%). Questionnaires were administered withreasonable fidelity to the administrativeprocedures appropriate for each assessment. Inmost instances, the stakeholders to whomthese questionnaires were administered mostlyrepresented the populations served by theinstitution. Appropriate accommodations wereprovided for most participants.

Level 3

Statement or Question Response Rating2. Stakeholder Feedback Results and Analysis All questionnaires had an average item value of

3.20 or above (on a 5.0 scale). Results ofstakeholder feedback collected by the institutionwere acceptably analyzed and presented withreasonable clarity.

Level 3



Areas of Notable Achievement

Which area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which area(s) show a trend toward increasing stakeholder satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other stakeholder feedback sources? See each school's ACIP.



Areas in Need of Improvement

Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. Which area(s) show a trend toward decreasing stakeholder satisfaction or approval? See each school's ACIP. What are the implications for these stakeholder perceptions? See each school's ACIP. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other stakeholder feedback sources? See each school's ACIP.



Report Summary

Scores By Section

Sections

1 2 3 4

Section Score

Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 3



Student Performance Diagnostic



Introduction The Student Performance Diagnostic provides an institution with a process to report summative student assessments. This diagnostic is

significant to the accreditation and continuous improvement process as it serves as a resource for schools to view content area assessment

results required by the state, district, or other entities, determine the quality and reliability of the given assessments, and show the alignment

of the assessments to the school's curriculum. The performance level computed at the completion of the diagnostic is used by the external

review team as a comprehensive report to understand fully the institution's assessment program; the diagnostic should be used in the same

manner by the institution as it engages in improvement planning.



Student Performance Data

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Did you complete the Student Performance

Data document offline and upload below?No All of the surveys for the ASSIST

plan were opened in the spring of2016. Links to the surveys wereplaced on the Etowah CountySchools' websites as well as theindividual school websites. Linkswere also posted several timeson individual school Facebookpages. Emails with the surveylinks were sent to all teachersand staff. Many schools openedthe lab during PTO meeting soparents would have anopportunity to take the surveys inthe computer lab. Each schooluploaded this document to theirACIP's.



Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics

Overall Rating: 2.75

Statement or Question Response Rating1. Assessment Quality The array of assessment devices used by the

institution to determine students' performancesis sufficiently aligned so that valid inferencescan be reached regarding students' status withrespect to the majority of those curricular aimsregarded as high-priority instructional targets.The documentation provided in support of thisalignment is relatively persuasive. Most of theassessments used are accompanied byevidence demonstrating that they satisfyaccepted technical requirements.

Level 3

Statement or Question Response Rating2. Test Administration Most of the assessments used by the institution

to determine students' performances have beenadministered with reasonable fidelity to theadministrative procedures appropriate for eachassessment. In most instances, the students towhom these assessments were administeredare essentially representative of the studentsserved by the institution. Appropriateaccommodations have been provided for mostassessments so that valid inferences can bemade about most students' status with respectto most of the institution's targeted curricularoutcomes.

Level 3

Statement or Question Response Rating3. Quality of Learning Evidence of student learning promoted by the

institution is acceptably analyzed and presentedwith reasonable clarity. In comparison toinstitutions functioning in a similar educationalcontext, students' status, improvement, and/orgrowth evidence indicates that the level ofstudent learning is at or above what wouldotherwise be expected.

Level 3

Statement or Question Response Rating4. Equity of Learning Evidence of student learning indicates

achievement gaps exist among subpopulationsof students, and these achievement gapsdemonstrate a modest decline.

Level 2



Areas of Notable Achievement

Which area(s) are above the expected levels of performance? Our College Transition Data shows that only 3% of our graduates needed Remedial English and our total number of students needing any

college remediation by 13% since 2013.

Since the inception of our AP Program in 2009, we have grown from 29 Qualifying Scores to 148 in 2016 which is a 3% increase in qualifying

scores over 2015.. Student participation in our AP Program has grown from 192 students in 2009 to over 622 in 2016.

We have seen a tremendous increase in our enrollment in the ACCESS program. Approximately 535 students are enrolled in a Distance

Education class via ACCESS Distance Learning. This is a 41% increase. This year, we started our Etowah County Virtual Academy. At this

time, we have 19 students who are either full-time virtual students or utilizing the blended model which allows them to take dual-enrollment

and virtual classes to satisfy their credit requirements.

Describe the area(s) that show a positive trend in performance. Our system's AP scores have continued to rise and fewer students are needing college remediation.

College Remediation

Our College Transition Data shows that only 4% of our graduates needed Remedial English and our total number of students needing any

college remediation dropped by 5%. ACT scores also indicate that our Science scores were the highest among the four subgroups.

19% of 2014 students entering college as freshmen had to take remedial math courses (which is lower than the previous year).

Since the inception of our AP Program in 2009, we have grown from 29 Qualifying Scores to 148 in 2016. Student participation in our AP

Program has grown from 192 students in 2009 to over 622 in 2016. This year, we had (3) students who were awarded the AP Scholar with

Distinction. This award is given to those who scored an average of 3.5 or better on all AP exams taken and scored a 3 or higher on 5 or more

exams

Which area(s) indicate the overall highest performance? Currently, our English Language Arts scores and achievements have indicated the overall highest performance in grades 5-8, but math



scores and achievement indicate the overall highest performance in grades 3 and 4. Which subgroup(s) show a trend toward increasing performance? Our Special Education population is continuing to increase performance through individualized instruction and cooperative teaching

initiatives. At risk students are continuing to increase performance through RtI tiered instruction and ARI Initiatives and strategies. Between which subgroups is the achievement gap closing? SPE Population Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other data sources? Our responses are data driven, through state assessments, formative assessments, and STAR Enterprise as well as observed evidence

during classroom rounds.



Areas in Need of Improvement

Which area(s) are below the expected levels of performance? Math and Reading Describe the area(s) that show a negative trend in performance. Based on state assessments and college remediation data, math and reading scores show the need for continued focus on most levels. This

may include remediation, small group instruction, and increased standards alignment.

Students benchmarks decreased across the middle grades. Our 10th grade ASPIRE baseline scores show a need for improvement in all

areas. We had an increase in ACT with Writing scores, but we are still slightly below the state level.

Students in grade 6 showed a proficiency decrease in Reading, but all grades show a need for improvement in the area of Reading. Grades

5, 7, and 8 show a proficiency decrease in math, with 8th grade showing the greatest decrease. Again, although other grades show an

increase in proficiency, all grades show a need for improvement in the area of math.

Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest performance? Math in grades 5, 7, 8 and 10 and reading in grade 6, as indicated in previous response. Which subgroup(s) show a trend toward decreasing performance? While there is an achievement gap in math and reading, progress is being made with our Special Education, ELL and at risk populations. Between which subgroups is the achievement gap becoming greater? At this time, we have no evidence to show the achievement gap becoming greater in the identified subgroups. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other data sources? Our responses are data driven, through state assessments, formative assessments, and STAR Enterprise as well as observed evidence

during classroom rounds.





Report Summary

Scores By Section

Sections

1 2 3 4

Section Score

Evaluative Criteria and Rubrics 2.75



ACIP Assurances



Introduction By responding to the questions in ASSIST and attaching evidence when required, the institution has verified whether it meets or does not

meet each of the required ACIP Assurances.



ACIP Assurances

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. The Instructional Leadership Team members

that should be present include the principal,guidance counselor, district schoolimprovement specialist (or other designee),appropriate content-area teachers, parentrepresentatives, and student representatives(as appropriate). Depending on the data,additional members may include specialpopulation representatives (TechnologyCoordinator, Special Education, ELL, etc.),district federal programs coordinator, districtchief school financial officer, communitystakeholders, or any other member asappropriate. Documentation will be maintainedon site.

Yes CIP/ LIP Attached / Signaturepage will be attached, pendingboard approval.

2016-2017LeadershipSignature Page

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment2. The institution complies with all federal laws

and regulations prohibiting discrimination andwith all requirements and regulations of theU.S. Department of Education. It is the policy ofthis institution that no person on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin or ancestry,age, gender, height, weight, marital status ordisability shall be subjected to discrimination inany program, service or activity for which theinstitution is responsible, or for which it receivesfinancial assistance from the U.S. Departmentof Education.

Yes See Attached. 2016-2017Assurances

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment3. The institution has designated an employee to

coordinate efforts to comply with and carry outnon-discrimination responsibilities. If yes, listthe name, position, address and telephonenumber of the employee in the comment field.

Yes Dr. Jon Campbell, Director ofPersonnel(256)549-7560Dena Cook, Director of StudentServices(256)549-7560

Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment4. The institution has a Parent Involvement policy

and plan as required in NCLB Section 1118,and ensures that all requirements in Section1118 and 1111(h)(6), Parents' Right-to-Know,are implemented systematically.

Yes See School ACIP's



Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment5. The institution has a School-Parent Compact. If

a Title I school, the School-Parent Compactcontains the required components (NCLBSection 1118(d)(1-2)(A,B,C)) and was jointlydeveloped with parents of participatingstudents.

Yes These can be found at eachschool. The attached school-parent compact meets theminimum requirements of NCLB.

2016-2017 School-Parent Compact



2016-2017 Etowah County Board of Education

ACIP



Overview

Plan Name

2016-2017 Etowah County Board of Education ACIP

Plan Description



Goals Summary

The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section.

# Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding1 All educators and students will have tools to access

a comprehensive viable infrastructure when andwhere they need it

Objectives:1Strategies:2Activities:3

Academic $700000

2 Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Mathand Reduce Identified Learning Gaps


Academic $0

3 PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachersto graduate College and Career Ready Students


Organizational $0

4 LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement andReadiness


Academic $32800

5 SUPPORT SYSTEMS Objectives:1Strategies:2Activities:5

Organizational $0

6 Engage and Empower the Learner ThroughTechnology


Organizational $7500

7 Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED Objectives:1Strategies:1Activities:3


8 50% of our schools will implement or continue amentoring program that will provide students with atleast one adult advocate who they will meet with forthe purpose of mentoring sessions throughout theyear.



9 Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders tograduate College and Career Ready Student


Academic $5000

10 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah CountySchools New Teacher Mentoring Program


Organizational $0



Goal 1: All educators and students will have tools to access a comprehensive viable

infrastructure when and where they need it

Strategy 1: BYOD - By allowing our students to bring their own devices to school, they are now able to access the internet for research and instructional resources via our CIPA

complaint guest network. This wireless network is available in all of our schools and is accessible by any internet capable device. Category: Research Cited: A survey was conducted to gauge the interest and possible use of student owned devices. This survey was implemented using input from technology

integration professionals who had implemented this type of initiative.

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Our bandwidth has been increased from Alabama Supercomputer Authority to 200mpbs which adds

to our already robust network.October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy

N/A As indicated on surveys, progress is being made in this area. October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy

Measurable Objective 1:85% of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult and Ungraded gradeBlack or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two orMore Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a behavior of acceptable internet use inPractical Living by 05/31/2019 as measured by observation, filter data reports, and student demonstrations..

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Date changed to 2017 March 21, 2016 Hal MurphyNot Met While progress has been shown, we have yet to meet our goal. October 02, 2015 Hal Murphy

Activity - Use of student owned devices Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Students will bring their personal devices to school for use in classes.

Schools:All Schools

AcademicSupportProgram

08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 No FundingRequired

Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.



Strategy 2: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED - The Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED will provide funding for us to renovate our wireless infrastructure to meet accepted and published

standards. We have plans to more than triple the number of access points, add switches, servers, and wiring to meet and/or exceed these standards. Category: Develop/Implement Learning Supports Research Cited: AETA/ISTE/CoSN

Goal 2: Improve Student Proficiency in Reading and Math and Reduce Identified Learning Gaps

Activity - Installation Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate

Schools:All Schools

Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 USACTechnology

Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators

Activity - Management of Network Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligently in order toprovide stakeholders the ability to use the network when needed.

Schools:All Schools

AcademicSupportProgram,Technology


NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment

Status Progress Notes Created On Created By



Strategy 1: Training and Support in Reading and Math - Teachers will continue to successfully implement strategic teaching strategies, including tiered instruction and formative

assessments. Category:

N/A Title I School Improvement Funding has been released and Sardis and Gaston both will received ateacher for the second half of the year. Total funding for Sardis is $35, 638 of which $ 31,423 will beused for 1/2 a year salary, $ 1,715 for supplies, and $ 2,500 for hardware. Funding for Gaston is$41,208 of which $ 36,993 will be used for 1/2 a year salary. Supply total, $ 1,716 and hardware, $2,500.

October 20, 2015 Tracy Cross

N/A When AMO's are released in November. We will review data percentages, Objectives, Strategies,and Activities, if needed.


Measurable Objective 1:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Reading by 05/25/2017 as measured by Formative Assessments, STAR Enterprise, ASPIRE,Classroom Observations.

Activity - Monitor Implementation of Instructional Strategies in Reading andMath

Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Monitor the implementation of the strategic teaching strategies throughinstructional rounds. Immediate feedback will be provided to schools andteachers.

Schools:All Schools

ProfessionalLearning


Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.




In Progress Focus School Meeting was held on Sept. 14, 2015 with Karen Winn to discuss progress andmonitoring of Focus Schools.


Activity - Horizontal/Vertical Teams Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontal teams to share bestpractices, align curriculum, and better meet student individual needs.

Schools:Gaston School, Sardis High School



Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.

Activity - Reading Specialist Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training and resources to 3rdgrade 80% of the time and the rest of the school the remaining 20%.

Schools:West End Elementary School, Gaston School, Carlisle ElementarySchool, Duck Springs Elementary School, Highland School, WhitesboroElementary School



Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.



Strategy 2: Strategic Teaching in Literacy - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category:

Activity - Reading Specialist Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her time and theremaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.

Schools:Gaston School



ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Gaston and Sardis will continue with strategic teaching in Literacy. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Opening student-friendly objectives and purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

All content-area teachers will open each lesson with a student-friendlyobjective, or essential question, which will be revisited throughout thelesson for understanding (formative assessment). Teachers will begin eachclass by establishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lesson relatable tothe student, build background knowledge, generate questions toinvestigate, or discuss essential vocabulary and themes).







Activity - Differentiated Instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, after-school tutoring, graphicorganizers, etc...)





Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Funding for the activity has not been released for the current year. When it is received, we will edit

this activity to reflect the funds given.October 02, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Reflection Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on the content of thelesson in a manner that formatively assesses comprehension of allstudents (questions, group share-out, retell, summarize, journal writing, exitslips, justify responses, etc...).







Strategy 1: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs. Category:

Activity - Reflective and long-range lesson planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS, including the ContentLiteracy Standards. Teachers will align their curriculum with the districtpacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.




Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.

Measurable Objective 2:A 60% increase of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult, Ungradedand All grade students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Reading by 05/25/2017 as measured by Formative Assessments, ASPIRE, Classroom Rounds, andSTAR Enterprise. .

Activity - Longitudinal data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include special ed, EL, gifted, free andreduced, minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.





Activity - Goal Setting Conferences/Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identified at risk studentsto develop a plan for success. The teacher will discuss strengths andweaknesses with students and communicate with parents regularly, supplyresources, adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities, websites,encouragement, etc.







Goal 3: PROFESSIONAL - Prepare and Support Teachers to graduate College and Career Ready

Students

Strategy 1: Teacher Support - Provide ongoing and consistent training and support to teachers and school leaders. Category:

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Our Professional Goal, Strategies, and Activities will continue for the 2015-2016 School Year. September 21, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior providing ongoing and consistent training and support to teachers and school leaders by 05/26/2016 as measured by Classroom rounds andobservations, surveys, and assessment data.

Activity - Instructional Rounds Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Monitor the implementation of the strategic teaching strategies throughinstructional rounds. Immediate feedback will be provided to schools andteachers.

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners



Activity - Instructional Collaboration and Vertical/Horizontal Teams Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontal teams to share bestpractices, align curriculum, and better meet student individual needs.

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress System will utilize as many Early Release days as possible for Instructional Collaboration and

Vertical/Horizontal meetings.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - ARI, TIM, and AMSTI Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion (through RegionalSupport Center) will provide hands-on trainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Schools are encouraged to utlilize ARI, TIM, and AMSTI resources for PD and summer training. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Targeted Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 1: Model Digital Citizenship - Teachers and School Leaders model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities related to an

evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support

The system curriculum coordinators will lead or provide targetedprofessional development to close identified reading achievement gaps(strategic teaching best practices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPEbest practices), improve college and career student readiness, and utilize21st Century tools and resources.

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners

Measurable Objective 2:demonstrate a behavior helping students use digital resources and technology tools in order to utilize quality, engaging learning experiences that best prepare PK-12students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in school, careers, a by 05/26/2016 as measured by Classroom rounds and observations, surveys,and assessment data.

Activity - Digital Ethics Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Goal 4: LEARNERS: Improve Student Achievement and Readiness

Promote participation in local, national, and international organizations andinitiatives that teach professional ethics regarding the safe use of theInternet and transformative technologies. Utilize venues, programs,courses, and/or webinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/ administrators that explainthe legal and ethical uses of technology including the dangers ofcyberbullying, the cost of copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how toprotect one’s privacy.

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Beginning with the 2015 -16 school year, teachers will add technology COS standards to their lesson

plans. Previously, teachers have taught these standards, we just have never utilized the state COS.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Once AMO's are released in November, Goals and Objectives may need to be edited to reflect our

AMO's.September 28, 2015 Tracy Cross

N/A 2014-2015 CIP Walk-through paper/pencil documentation at the central office. September 18, 2015 Tracy CrossN/A We will continue with our Learners goal. We will amend as our AMO's are analyzed. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 1:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase of college and career readiness in content literacies across the curriculum and in English Language Artsby 05/25/2017 as measured by formative/summative classroom performance, district screenings/progress monitoring, state assessments.

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met As a system, as evidenced by testing data, we have not met our goal of 80% proficiency. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross



(shared) Strategy 1: Strategic Teaching - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category: Research Cited: Alabama Reading Initiative and AMSTI

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A This strategy is effective, it will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Teaching with a Purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Mathteachers should include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do, wedo, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue with activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Higher-Order Questioning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



All teachers will engage their students in higher level questioning in aneffort to strengthen understanding of the content, through formativeassessment, throughout each lesson (reflect on the objective throughoutthe lesson) and to reach Tier II and Tier III students.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons(students talking/writing, presenting work to the class, using manipulatives,journaling, engaged in problem solving with real-life applications, smallgroups, 21st Century instructional tools, etc.).

Schools:All Schools






Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible




Schools:All Schools





Activity - Reflective and Long-Range Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



(shared) Strategy 2: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs and reduce any special population gaps. Classroom and

resource teachers will continually review formative data from whole group and small group lessons to adjust ongoing

instruction. Teachers will also analyze summative data from classroom assessments to determine students' proficiency with week's objectives/curriculum standards.

The longitudinal data from district screening, progress monitoring and state assessments will also be monitored over time as to recognize and respond to student

performance trends. Category: Research Cited: ARI, AMSTI

Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with the CCRS/COS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers will align theircurriculum with district pacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, andAlabama Insight.

Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lesson plans with theALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (if applicable). Science, History, andCareer Technical teachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers (grades 7-12)will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) for the entire course beforeschool begins. ALCOS, and CCRS, correlations will be noted. Eachsyllabus will be posted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.

Schools:All Schools





Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Strategy effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Longitudinal Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs andidentify special population gaps. This data will be used to identify andmonitor at-risk students (which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions, reviewexisting plans and discuss best practices.

Schools:All Schools





Activity - Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible




Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Support activity effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Small Groups/Instructional Groups Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 3: Increased Complexity in Reading and Writing (All Content Areas) - All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexity into their lessons by building knowledge

through content-rich fiction and informational texts. Category: Research Cited: ARI

Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, as needed, tomeet the needs of identified students.

Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place students into instructionalgroups based on cumulative sources of data. Teachers will monitorstudents’ comprehension of literary/recreational/information texts beginningin August and throughout the year through multiple assessments.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Small groups and instructions groups have been effective, we will continue with this activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Continue, effective strategy. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Authentic Reading/Writing/Speaking Activities Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexity into their lessonsby building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Text Evidence Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice in reading, writing,and speaking grounded in evidence from literature and informational textand through practice with complex texts.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Text evidence will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - ELA CCRS Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



(shared) Strategy 1: Strategic Teaching - All teachers will teach strategically, in all classes, daily. Category: Research Cited: Alabama Reading Initiative and AMSTI

Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS; history,science, and career technical teachers will address the CCRS ContentLiteracy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like a staircase of textcomplexity, so that all students are ready for the demands of college- andcareer- level reading no later than the end of high schoo

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Continue with activity to continue building text complexity with all of our students. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 2:70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency increase in Mathematics by 05/25/2017 as measured by classroom performance, district screenings, stateassessments.

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Continue with strategies and activities until goal is met. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A This strategy is effective, it will continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross



Activity - Teaching with a Purpose Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies to explore orexplain the lesson (technology, integrate new information, explorepredictions, student response groups, teacher-student conferencing,writing labs, portfolio assessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Mathteachers should include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do, wedo, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.

Schools:All Schools





Activity - Higher-Order Questioning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



All teachers will engage their students in higher level questioning in aneffort to strengthen understanding of the content, through formativeassessment, throughout each lesson (reflect on the objective throughoutthe lesson) and to reach Tier II and Tier III students.

Schools:All Schools





Activity - Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons(students talking/writing, presenting work to the class, using manipulatives,journaling, engaged in problem solving with real-life applications, smallgroups, 21st Century instructional tools, etc.).

Schools:All Schools






Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible




Schools:All Schools





Activity - Reflective and Long-Range Planning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



(shared) Strategy 2: Identify and Address Student Needs - Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address all students’ needs and reduce any special population gaps. Classroom and

resource teachers will continually review formative data from whole group and small group lessons to adjust ongoing

instruction. Teachers will also analyze summative data from classroom assessments to determine students' proficiency with week's objectives/curriculum standards.

The longitudinal data from district screening, progress monitoring and state assessments will also be monitored over time as to recognize and respond to student

performance trends. Category: Research Cited: ARI, AMSTI

Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with the CCRS/COS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers will align theircurriculum with district pacing guides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, andAlabama Insight.

Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lesson plans with theALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (if applicable). Science, History, andCareer Technical teachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers (grades 7-12)will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) for the entire course beforeschool begins. ALCOS, and CCRS, correlations will be noted. Eachsyllabus will be posted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.

Schools:All Schools





Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Strategy effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Longitudinal Data Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible




Schools:All Schools





Activity - Support Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible




Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Support activity effective, continue. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Small Groups/Instructional Groups Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 1: Honors and Advanced Placement Courses - Continue to strengthen the Honors/Pre-AP and Advanced Placement Program Category: Research Cited: College Board

Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, as needed, tomeet the needs of identified students.

Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place students into instructionalgroups based on cumulative sources of data. Teachers will monitorstudents’ comprehension of literary/recreational/information texts beginningin August and throughout the year through multiple assessments.

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Small groups and instructions groups have been effective, we will continue with this activity. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 3:A 70% increase of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in college and career readiness in Career & Technical by 05/25/2017 as measured by classroomgrades/projects, AP Scores, and Industry-recognized credentials .

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Objective still in progress. We have shown growth in these areas, but have not met our 80%. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross




N/A Honors and Advanced Placement Courses are still be taught. This year, we have add additional APcourses at the high schools and Saturday Study Sessions are still being conducted.

September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - AP and pre-AP Training Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers.

Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Sardis MiddleSchool, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School,Hokes Bluff Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School,West End High School


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Other Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress AP, Vertical Training, and LTF training will continue with all 6-12 grades. September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Diverse AP and pre-AP Courses Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through school curriculum and/orACCESS Distance Learning.




Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Diverse courses are still being implemented. September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross



Strategy 2: Career Credentials - Support the Etowah County Career Technical Program. Increase the percentage of students graduating from high school with industry-recognized

credentials. Category:

Activity - AP Study Sessions Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conducted to help studentsperform well on the AP Exams.

Schools:Southside High School, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School,Sardis High School, Glencoe High School, West End High School


08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Other Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Gaston, Sardis, West End, and Glencoe are still in A+ Cohorts. They will continue AP Study

Sessions.September 15, 2015 Tracy Cross

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A Career Tech - Mark Stancil September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Diverse Career Technical Courses Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assist students inreceived industry-recognized credentials.

Schools:Southside High School, Gaston School, Hokes Bluff High School,Sardis High School, Glencoe High School, West End High School

CareerPreparation/Orientation


Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors




Strategy 1: Digital Tools - All learners will have effective, engaging, challenging, and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active,

creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our global society. Students will effectively and responsibly use standards-based digital media (e.g., online

textbooks, interactives, games, digital cameras, informational materials, apps, social educational networking, and learning management systems, etc.) to learn and

communicate real-world applications of concepts and processes individually and collaboratively. Category: Research Cited: ISTE Student Standards

In Progress Mr. Stancil is in the process of adding a Culinary Arts Program that will be in addition to the CareerTechnical Schools diverse program.

September 18, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 4:90% of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult, Ungraded and All gradeBlack or African-American, Asian, Bottom 25%, Bottom 30%, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Free/Reduced Lunch, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino,Improvement from 10th to 12th Grade, Improvement from 8th to 10th Grade, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian orAlaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and Top 75% students will demonstrate a behavior effectively utilizing 21st Century instructional tools inCareer & Technical by 05/25/2017 as measured by surveys, classroom observation, and formative assessments..

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Continue with strategies and activities. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Adaptive Digital Content and Texts Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resources to dynamic,interactive, adaptive, multimedia content powered by devices that engage,empower, and connect students to all forms of learning. Coordinate andhost online digital textbook materials.

Schools:All Schools

Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 No FundingRequired

Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners

Activity - Collaborative Digital Tools Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Goal 5: SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Strategy 1: Every student a graduate - Ensure that every child graduates. System Director of Student Services and Curriculum Coordinators will meet monthly with Guidance

Counselors and Administrators to discuss strategies to ensure that every child is a graduate. Category:

Utilize professional development opportunities for teachers to developstrategies that allow students to learn from fellow students through the useof various safe and appropriate collaborative applications as well asInternet-based educational social media.

Schools:All Schools


Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior for every student to attend school and ultimately graduate. by 05/26/2016 as measured by Attendance records, college transition data,graduation rate.

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByNot Met Each school will continue with activities to encourage all students to attend school on a daily basis. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross



Activity - Four-Year Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year plan that addressestheir individual academic and career interest needs (Kuder).

Schools:Glencoe Middle School, Southside High School, Gaston School,Hokes Bluff High School, Sardis High School, Hokes Bluff Middle School,Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe High School, West End High School



Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Student Services Director continues to work with Counselors on Four Year Plans. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Student and Parent Resources Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Provide students and parents resources and information to better preparethem for the next stage of their education or careers (PK-12th Grade).

Schools:All Schools

ParentInvolvement





Strategy 2: Every student at School - All students will attend school daily and be engaged in rigorous and relevant learning. Category:

Activity - Counseling Guidance Plan Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling plan

Schools:All Schools




Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress All counselors have Counseling Guidance Plans and will continue to implement them for 2015-2016. September 30, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Early Warning Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Implement an early warning for student absences and build a community-based support and intervention program.

Schools:All Schools

BehavioralSupportProgram


Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors



Goal 6: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology

Strategy 1: Professional Development for Teachers - This 1-day event will once again feature sessions presented for teachers by teachers. Collaborating with Gadsden City

Schools, we will work to provide this "un-conference" approach to professional development to help achieve our goal Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support Research Cited: ALQTS-3-D-1, 3-D-2, 3-D-3, 3-D-4, Plan 2020, pg 26, 29-30, 58-59-78-80

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Students who are chronically absent, will be referred to Mr. Jeff Lasseter for Early Warning. October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Activity - Attendance Awareness Activities Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Each school will implement programs and/or incentives specific to theirneeds to improve attendance.

Schools:All Schools



Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByIn Progress Individual schools hold good attendance celebration and students who have 100% attendance are

awarded certificates at the end-of-the-year at each schools' awards day.October 01, 2015 Tracy Cross

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a proficiency in creative and critical thinking expertise, and effective collaborative communication skills by 05/31/2019 as measured by classroomobservations, student performance that demonstrates master of State Course of Study standards, decreased use of paper and hard copy materials.



Activity - EdCamp Connect Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Following the un-conference approach to professional development, we willplan a full day of sessions to address emerging technology strategies forour teachers in a presenter-led format. The day will provide over 15exciting sessions for teachers, led by teachers.

Schools:All Schools


07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 Other ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems

Activity - Summer Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

During the month of July, we provide a stipend for our teachers to presentrelevant, creative, and meaningful PD to the teachers in Etowah CountySchools. Following our long prescribed practice of "train the teacher",these sessions are typically attended by an average of 700 teachers eachyear. Over 30 sessions will be available on a variety of topics.

Schools:All Schools


07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 DistrictFunding

ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting

Activity - Google Apps for Education Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Goal 7: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED

Strategy 1: WLAN Upgrade - Our entire WLAN will be renovated to meet the standards of 1 wireless access point per 1.2 classrooms. Additionally, servers, switches, and cabling

will be installed. Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support Research Cited: Alabama Ahead Act/WIRED from the AL Legislature and AETA

Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE, including theimplementation and use of Google Classroom

Schools:All Schools



TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators

Activity - Bring Your Own Device Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowing students to bringtheir personal devices to school for use on our guest wifi. Devices will beused for research, collaboration, assignments, and other educationallyrelevant means.

Schools:All Schools



TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).

Status Progress Notes Created On Created ByN/A We have received approval from the AAA Oversight Committee. We are now waiting on final

approval of ERATE funding.October 06, 2016 Hal Murphy

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a proficiency by fortifying viable access points in every classroom so that all students, teachers, and administrators can access network and Internet-based resources by 05/31/2017 as measured by by coverage and density capacity of WLAN networks in schools.



Goal 8: 50% of our schools will implement or continue a mentoring program that will provide

students with at least one adult advocate who they will meet with for the purpose of mentoring

sessions throughout the year.

Activity - Acquisition of equipment Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary for upgrading allschools

Schools:All Schools

Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 Other ECSTechnologystaff

Activity - Installation of equipment Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama Ahead Act designatedto renovate our wifi and meet established standards.

Schools:All Schools


ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation

Activity - Increased BYOD and 1:1 Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to be able to meet thenetwork demands of BYOD and any 1:1 initiative with little or no issues.

Schools:All Schools

AcademicSupportProgram,DirectInstruction,Technology

11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 USACTechnology

TechnologyStaff



Strategy 1: Student Advisory Initiative - District will monitor how individual schools implement programs that best meet the needs of their specific student population to address

academic, behavior, and emotional needs. Category: Develop/Implement Student and School Culture Program Research Cited: http://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-people -- Mentoring is often one component of a program that involves other

elements, such as tutoring or life skills training and coaching. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-

term and contribute to a host of benefits for mentors and mentees.

Measurable Objective 1:collaborate to ensure an increase from 35% to 50% of our schools show improvement in the school climate and learning environment by including one adult advocateper student by 05/25/2017 as measured by local school documentation, timelines, and surveys.

Activity - Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Schools will administer surveys three times during the year to progressmonitor and change activities as indicated by surveys.


Other -MentorSurveys


Administrators andCounselors

Activity - Individual or Small Group Mentoring Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Individual schools will determine local schedules that best meet the needsof their specific student population.


Other -MentoringProgram


Administrators,Counselors,and faculty



Activity - REACH Student Advisory Initiative Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Student Services Director will conduct training sessions with all schoolcounselors to discuss and implement the ALSDE REACH Student AdvisoryInitative. Counselors will provide turnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.




StudentServicesDirector andCounselors

Activity - School Mentoring Local Indicator Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of their mentoring plan.




Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement

Activity - Book Studies Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

District will provide schools with copies of the books "Mentors, Masters andMrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is a Verb," to be utilized in their mentoringprograms.




Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators



Goal 9: Prepare and Support Teachers and Leaders to graduate College and Career Ready

Student

Strategy 1: Use Technology and Communication Tools to Increase Student Achievement - Teachers will implement elements available through Google Apps for Education, using

the newly created student email accounts linked to our domain. Category: Develop/Implement Learning Supports

Measurable Objective 1:80% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of technology and digital resources to provide standards-based instruction and authentic learningactivities in all content areas of responsibilities to facilitate real-life experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in English Language Arts by05/31/2019 as measured by classroom observation, teacher observations, implementation of courses of study - lesson plans, Educate Alabama reports.

Activity - GAFE Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity tools designed foreducators and students

Schools:All Schools


TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents

Activity - Summer Professional Development Fair Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



A month-long professional development fair designed to give our teachersthe opportunity to gain knowledge in the implementation of the latesttechnology available and also refresher courses to help reinforce thingsthey are already doing in their classroom.

Schools:All Schools

ProfessionalLearning,Technology


Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology

Activity - EdCamp Connect Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

A one-day event that brings together teachers from Etowah County Schooland Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach toprofessional development. The sessions are planned and the schedule iscreated onsite during the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.

Schools:All Schools



Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology

Activity - CoffeeEDU Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachers andadministrators from both Etowah County and Gadsden City in an informalsetting - typically in a local coffee shop - to discuss and share strategies,practices, ideas, and thoughts with each other.

Schools:All Schools

AcademicSupportProgram,ProfessionalLearning,Technology


Director ofTechnology

Activity - Google Classroom for Tech Coordinators Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's Google Classroom, we areable to push out notifications, share ideas, ask questions, provide updatesand instruction to all TC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has beena tremendously successful means to disseminate important informationand training for TC's to turn around in their schools.

Schools:All Schools



Director ofTechnology



Goal 10: 2016-2017 Implementation of Etowah County Schools New Teacher Mentoring Program

Strategy 1: Professionalism - Educators will participate in professional learning on the following topics: Alabama Quality Teaching Standards, Educator Code of Ethics, Parent

Conferences, Confidentiality, and Communication (oral and written) Category: Develop/Implement Professional Learning and Support

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a behavior that includes the positive impact of the Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program by 05/25/2017 as measured by the increase of effectiveeducator retention from XX% in 2015-2016 to XX% in 2016-2017.

Activity - Code of Ethics Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Information presented at New Teacher Orientation

Schools:All Schools

Recruitmentand Retention


Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell

Activity - Parent Conferences Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Professional Learning

Schools:All Schools



Educators

Activity - Confidentiality Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Teaching and Learning - Professional learning will cover the following topics: feedback to students, implementing technology, differentiated instruction, developing

lesson plans, understanding CCRS. Category: Develop/Implement Research Based Best Practices for Continuous Improvement


Schools:All Schools



Educators

Activity - Communication Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools




Activity - Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards

Schools:All Schools



District Staff

Activity - Feedback to Students Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools



Mentor andPrincipal



Activity - Implementing Technology Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools

RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology


Educators


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools




Activity - Understanding CCRS Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools

RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning


Mentor,Principal,District Staff

Activity - Effective Lesson Plans Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Schools:All Schools

RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning


Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals



Activity Summary by Funding Source

Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source

Other

Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

StaffResponsible

Acquisition of equipment Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary forupgrading all schools

Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 ECSTechnologystaff

EdCamp Connect Following the un-conference approach to professionaldevelopment, we will plan a full day of sessions to addressemerging technology strategies for our teachers in apresenter-led format. The day will provide over 15 excitingsessions for teachers, led by teachers.


07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems

AP Study Sessions Study sessions and/or mentoring groups will be conductedto help students perform well on the AP Exams.


08/31/2015 05/26/2016 $20000 Superintendent, Principals,AP Teachers,Counselors,SecondaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers



No Funding Required

AP and pre-AP Training Provide training to pre-AP and AP teachers. ProfessionalLearning

08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $12800 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers

Total $85800


StaffResponsible

School Mentoring LocalIndicator Plans

Schools will submit to the Central Office a copy of theirmentoring plan.


08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and Directorof ContinuousImprovement

Goal SettingConferences/Mentoring

Leadership Team will assign caring teachers with identifiedat risk students to develop a plan for success. The teacherwill discuss strengths and weaknesses with students andcommunicate with parents regularly, supply resources,adjust existing plans, provide tutoring opportunities,websites, encouragement, etc.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.



Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, after-school tutoring, graphic organizers,etc...)



Bring Your Own Device Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowingstudents to bring their personal devices to school for use onour guest wifi. Devices will be used for research,collaboration, assignments, and other educationally relevantmeans.


09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).

Diverse Career TechnicalCourses

Offer a wide variety of career-technical courses and assiststudents in received industry-recognized credentials.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/Director,Career TechPrincipals,SchoolCounselors

CoffeeEDU This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachersand administrators from both Etowah County and GadsdenCity in an informal setting - typically in a local coffee shop -to discuss and share strategies, practices, ideas, andthoughts with each other.


10/27/2016 09/30/2019 $0 Director ofTechnology

Google Apps for Education Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE,including the implementation and use of Google Classroom


09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators



AuthenticReading/Writing/SpeakingActivities

All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexityinto their lessons by building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners

Management of Network A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligentlyin order to provide stakeholders the ability to use thenetwork when needed.


08/08/2016 05/31/2019 $0 NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment

Small Groups/InstructionalGroups

Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, asneeded, to meet the needs of identified students.

Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place studentsinto instructional groups based on cumulative sources ofdata. Teachers will monitor students’ comprehension ofliterary/recreational/information texts beginning in Augustand throughout the year through multiple assessments.





Understanding CCRS Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principal,District Staff

Individual or Small GroupMentoring

Individual schools will determine local schedules that bestmeet the needs of their specific student population.


08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators,Counselors,and faculty

Digital Ethics Promote participation in local, national, and internationalorganizations and initiatives that teach professional ethicsregarding the safe use of the Internet and transformativetechnologies. Utilize venues, programs, courses, and/orwebinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/administrators that explain the legal and ethical uses oftechnology including the dangers of cyberbullying, the costof copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how to protect one’sprivacy.


08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers

Text Evidence Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice inreading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence fromliterature and informational text and through practice withcomplex texts.





Counseling Guidance Plan Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance andCounseling plan


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,SpecialEducationDirector,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

GAFE Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity toolsdesigned for educators and students

Technology 09/01/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents

Support Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.



Reading Specialist Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her timeand the remaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.


08/08/2016 05/26/2017 $0 ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators



Diverse AP and pre-APCourses

Offer diverse AP and pre-AP courses through schoolcurriculum and/or ACCESS Distance Learning.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, LeadTeachers

Code of Ethics Information presented at New Teacher Orientation Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell

Early Warning Implement an early warning for student absences and builda community-based support and intervention program.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

Attendance AwarenessActivities

Each school will implement programs and/or incentivesspecific to their needs to improve attendance.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

ELA CCRS Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS;history, science, and career technical teachers will addressthe CCRS Content Literacy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like astaircase of text complexity, so that all students are readyfor the demands of college- and career- level reading nolater than the end of high schoo





Reflection At the end of the lesson, all teachers will reflect on thecontent of the lesson in a manner that formatively assessescomprehension of all students (questions, group share-out,retell, summarize, journal writing, exit slips, justifyresponses, etc...).



Student and ParentResources

Provide students and parents resources and information tobetter prepare them for the next stage of their education orcareers (PK-12th Grade).

ParentInvolvement


Horizontal/Vertical Teams All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.





Teaching with a Purpose All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).



Collaborative Digital Tools Utilize professional development opportunities for teachersto develop strategies that allow students to learn from fellowstudents through the use of various safe and appropriatecollaborative applications as well as Internet-basededucational social media.

Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.

Effective Lesson Plans Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals



Reflective and long-rangelesson planning

Teachers will correlate their lesson plans with CCRS,including the Content Literacy Standards. Teachers willalign their curriculum with the district pacing guides, CCRScorrelations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,ClassroomTeachers,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector, andLeadTeachers.

Instructional Collaborationand Vertical/HorizontalTeams

All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners

Implementing Technology Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators



Targeted ProfessionalDevelopment

The system curriculum coordinators will lead or providetargeted professional development to close identifiedreading achievement gaps (strategic teaching bestpractices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPE bestpractices), improve college and career student readiness,and utilize 21st Century tools and resources.



Pre/Mid/Post Surveys Schools will administer surveys three times during the yearto progress monitor and change activities as indicated bysurveys.


08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 Administrators andCounselors

Adaptive Digital Content andTexts

Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resourcesto dynamic, interactive, adaptive, multimedia contentpowered by devices that engage, empower, and connectstudents to all forms of learning. Coordinate and hostonline digital textbook materials.

Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners

Parent Conferences Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators



Alabama Quality TeachingStandards

Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 District Staff

Longitudinal Data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.



REACH Student AdvisoryInitiative

Student Services Director will conduct training sessions withall school counselors to discuss and implement the ALSDEREACH Student Advisory Initative. Counselors will provideturnaround training for their schools.Program and turnaround implementation at theschool level. Counselor training sessions will beheld throughout the year.


08/08/2016 05/05/2017 $0 StudentServicesDirector andCounselors

Installation of equipment Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama AheadAct designated to renovate our wifi and meet establishedstandards.

Technology 11/01/2016 05/31/2017 $0 ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation



Reading Specialist ARI Reading Specialist will provide hands-on training andresources to 3rd grade 80% of the time and the rest of theschool the remaining 20%.


08/08/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Principals,CurriculumDirectors,SchoolImprovementSpecialist,FederalProgramsDirector,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners.

Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons

Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons (students talking/writing, presenting work tothe class, using manipulatives, journaling, engaged inproblem solving with real-life applications, small groups,21st Century instructional tools, etc.).





ARI, TIM, and AMSTISupport

AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion(through Regional Support Center) will provide hands-ontrainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners

Four-Year Plans Students will enter 9th grade prepared with a 4-year planthat addresses their individual academic and career interestneeds (Kuder).



Feedback to Students Professional Learning Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor andPrincipal






Instructional Rounds Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners



Opening student-friendlyobjectives and purpose

All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).



Communication Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 ProfessionalLearning

Google Classroom for TechCoordinators

Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's GoogleClassroom, we are able to push out notifications, shareideas, ask questions, provide updates and instruction to allTC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has been atremendously successful means to disseminate importantinformation and training for TC's to turn around in theirschools.



Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Math teachersshould include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do,we do, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.





Use of student owneddevices

Students will bring their personal devices to school for usein classes.


08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.

EdCamp Connect A one-day event that brings together teachers from EtowahCounty School and Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach to professional development. Thesessions are planned and the schedule is created onsiteduring the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.


07/10/2017 07/08/2019 $0 Director ofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyDirector ofTechnology

Longitudinal data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include special ed, EL, gifted, free and reduced,minority, truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), planinterventions, review existing plans and discuss bestpractices.



Monitor Implementation ofInstructional Strategies inReading and Math

Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.



Confidentiality Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators

Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning




District Funding

Reflective and Long-RangePlanning

Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans withthe CCRS/COS, including the Content Literacy Standards.Teachers will align their curriculum with district pacingguides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.

Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lessonplans with the ALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (ifapplicable). Science, History, and Career Technicalteachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers(grades 7-12) will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) forthe entire course before school begins. ALCOS, andCCRS, correlations will be noted. Each syllabus will beposted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.



Higher-Order Questioning All teachers will engage their students in higher levelquestioning in an effort to strengthen understanding of thecontent, through formative assessment, throughout eachlesson (reflect on the objective throughout the lesson) andto reach Tier II and Tier III students.



Total $0


StaffResponsible



USAC Technology

Book Studies District will provide schools with copies of the books"Mentors, Masters and Mrs. McGregor," and "Mentoring is aVerb," to be utilized in their mentoring programs.


09/12/2016 05/05/2017 $1036 Director ofSecondaryCurriculumandAdministrators

Summer ProfessionalDevelopment

During the month of July, we provide a stipend for ourteachers to present relevant, creative, and meaningful PDto the teachers in Etowah County Schools. Following ourlong prescribed practice of "train the teacher", thesesessions are typically attended by an average of 700teachers each year. Over 30 sessions will be available on avariety of topics.


07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting

Summer ProfessionalDevelopment Fair

A month-long professional development fair designed togive our teachers the opportunity to gain knowledge in theimplementation of the latest technology available and alsorefresher courses to help reinforce things they are alreadydoing in their classroom.



Total $10536


StaffResponsible

Increased BYOD and 1:1 With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to beable to meet the network demands of BYOD and any 1:1initiative with little or no issues.


11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 TechnologyStaff

Installation Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators

Total $1500000



Activity Summary by School

Below is a breakdown of activity by school.

All Schools


StaffResponsible

Use of student owneddevices

Students will bring their personal devices to school for usein classes.


08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Systemtechnologydepartment,local schooladministratorsand teachers.

Monitor Implementation ofInstructional Strategies inReading and Math

Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.





Teaching with a Purpose All content-area teachers will open each lesson with astudent-friendly objective, or essential question, which willbe revisited throughout the lesson for understanding(formative assessment). Teachers will begin each class byestablishing a purpose for the lesson (make the lessonrelatable to the student, build background knowledge,generate questions to investigate, or discuss essentialvocabulary and themes).



Differentiated Instruction During the lesson, all teachers will use various strategies toexplore or explain the lesson (technology, integrate newinformation, explore predictions, student response groups,teacher-student conferencing, writing labs, portfolioassessments, graphic organizers, etc...). Math teachersshould include explicit instruction using the four steps “I do,we do, ya’ll do, you do” when introducing and re-teaching.





Higher-Order Questioning All teachers will engage their students in higher levelquestioning in an effort to strengthen understanding of thecontent, through formative assessment, throughout eachlesson (reflect on the objective throughout the lesson) andto reach Tier II and Tier III students.



Inquiry-Based and Multi-Step Lessons

Students will participate daily in multi-step and inquiry-based lessons (students talking/writing, presenting work tothe class, using manipulatives, journaling, engaged inproblem solving with real-life applications, small groups,21st Century instructional tools, etc.).








Reflective and Long-RangePlanning

Elementary: Teachers will correlate their lesson plans withthe CCRS/COS, including the Content Literacy Standards.Teachers will align their curriculum with district pacingguides, CCRS correlations, ALEX, and Alabama Insight.

Secondary: All content teachers will correlate their lessonplans with the ALCOS/CCRS and ACT Quality Core (ifapplicable). Science, History, and Career Technicalteachers should address the CCRS Reading and WritingContent Literacy Standards in their plans as well. Teachers(grades 7-12) will prepare a syllabus (or course outline) forthe entire course before school begins. ALCOS, andCCRS, correlations will be noted. Each syllabus will beposted on each teacher’s website and be placed in theschool evidence box for future reference.





Longitudinal Data Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.



Support Teachers will utilize longitudinal data to address allstudents’ needs and identify special population gaps. Thisdata will be used to identify and monitor at-risk students(which include SPE, EL, gifted, free and reduced, minority,truant, behavioral, homebound, etc.), plan interventions,review existing plans and discuss best practices.





Small Groups/InstructionalGroups

Secondary: All teachers will use small-group instruction, asneeded, to meet the needs of identified students.

Elementary: All teachers in grades k-6 will place studentsinto instructional groups based on cumulative sources ofdata. Teachers will monitor students’ comprehension ofliterary/recreational/information texts beginning in Augustand throughout the year through multiple assessments.



AuthenticReading/Writing/SpeakingActivities

All core teachers will integrate reading/writing complexityinto their lessons by building knowledge through content-rich fiction and informational texts.





Text Evidence Teachers will also plan for students to increase practice inreading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence fromliterature and informational text and through practice withcomplex texts.



ELA CCRS Language arts teachers will address the 2010 ELA CCRS;history, science, and career technical teachers will addressthe CCRS Content Literacy Standards in their lessons.This goal is in line with the ELA CCRS which builds like astaircase of text complexity, so that all students are readyfor the demands of college- and career- level reading nolater than the end of high schoo





Instructional Rounds Monitor the implementation of the strategic teachingstrategies through instructional rounds. Immediate feedbackwill be provided to schools and teachers.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners

Instructional Collaborationand Vertical/HorizontalTeams

All content areas will meet in vertical and/or horizontalteams to share best practices, align curriculum, and bettermeet student individual needs.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, andInstructionalPartners



ARI, TIM, and AMSTISupport

AMSTI, Science in Motion, and Technology in Motion(through Regional Support Center) will provide hands-ontrainingand resources (schoolwide and in-class).


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,ClassroomTeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,TechnologyDirecotr,School TechCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners

Targeted ProfessionalDevelopment

The system curriculum coordinators will lead or providetargeted professional development to close identifiedreading achievement gaps (strategic teaching bestpractices, formative assessments, at-risk and SPE bestpractices), improve college and career student readiness,and utilize 21st Century tools and resources.





Digital Ethics Promote participation in local, national, and internationalorganizations and initiatives that teach professional ethicsregarding the safe use of the Internet and transformativetechnologies. Utilize venues, programs, courses, and/orwebinars that address the legal and ethical uses oftechnology.Utilize digital resources to teachers/administrators that explain the legal and ethical uses oftechnology including the dangers of cyberbullying, the costof copyright piracy and plagiarism, and how to protect one’sprivacy.


08/10/2015 05/31/2019 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,LeadTeachers

Student and ParentResources

Provide students and parents resources and information tobetter prepare them for the next stage of their education orcareers (PK-12th Grade).

ParentInvolvement


Counseling Guidance Plan Implement Alabama’s Comprehensive Guidance andCounseling plan



Early Warning Implement an early warning for student absences and builda community-based support and intervention program.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors



Attendance AwarenessActivities

Each school will implement programs and/or incentivesspecific to their needs to improve attendance.


08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Teachers,StudentServiceDirector,SchoolCounselors

Adaptive Digital Content andTexts

Assist teachers in moving from static, text-based resourcesto dynamic, interactive, adaptive, multimedia contentpowered by devices that engage, empower, and connectstudents to all forms of learning. Coordinate and hostonline digital textbook materials.

Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculum/FederalProgramsDirector, LeadTeachers,SpecialEducationDirector, TechDirector,School TC's,andInstructionalPartners



Collaborative Digital Tools Utilize professional development opportunities for teachersto develop strategies that allow students to learn from fellowstudents through the use of various safe and appropriatecollaborative applications as well as Internet-basededucational social media.

Technology 08/10/2015 05/26/2016 $0 Superintendent, Principals,Classroomand SPETeachers,SecondaryCurriculum/SchoolImprovementDirector,ElementaryCurriculumDirector, LeadTeachers,SPE Director,TechnologyDirector,SchoolTechnologyCoordinators,andInstructionalPartners.

EdCamp Connect Following the un-conference approach to professionaldevelopment, we will plan a full day of sessions to addressemerging technology strategies for our teachers in apresenter-led format. The day will provide over 15 excitingsessions for teachers, led by teachers.


07/10/2017 07/10/2017 $3000 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTechnologyleaders fromneighboringschoolsystems

Summer ProfessionalDevelopment

During the month of July, we provide a stipend for ourteachers to present relevant, creative, and meaningful PDto the teachers in Etowah County Schools. Following ourlong prescribed practice of "train the teacher", thesesessions are typically attended by an average of 700teachers each year. Over 30 sessions will be available on avariety of topics.


07/03/2017 07/31/2017 $4500 ECS Directorof TechnologyECS DirectorofProfessionalDevelopmentforTechnologyECSTechnologyAccountantTeacherspresenting



Acquisition of equipment Purchase WLAN/LAN equipment and cabling necessary forupgrading all schools

Technology 11/03/2014 05/30/2016 $50000 ECSTechnologystaff

Installation of equipment Installation of all equipment related to the Alabama AheadAct designated to renovate our wifi and meet establishedstandards.

Technology 11/01/2016 05/31/2017 $0 ECSTechnologyDirector andStaffVendorreceiving thecontract forequipmentandinstallation

Installation Installation of equipment funded through AAA and ERate Technology 10/01/2016 05/31/2017 $700000 Director ofTechnologyTechnologyStaffITSLocal SchoolTechnologyCoordinators

GAFE Google Apps for Education a suite of productivity toolsdesigned for educators and students

Technology 09/01/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministratorsStudents

Code of Ethics Information presented at New Teacher Orientation Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principals,and Dr. JonCampell

Parent Conferences Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators

Confidentiality Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators

Communication Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning


Alabama Quality TeachingStandards

Review Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 District Staff

Feedback to Students Professional Learning Recruitmentand Retention

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor andPrincipal

Implementing Technology Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning,Technology

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators



Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning ProfessionalLearning


Understanding CCRS Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Mentor,Principal,District Staff

Effective Lesson Plans Professional Learning RecruitmentandRetention,ProfessionalLearning

10/03/2016 05/25/2017 $0 Educators,Mentors, andPrincipals

Google Apps for Education Utilizing the array of tools available through GAFE,including the implementation and use of Google Classroom


09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaffTeachersAdministrators

Bring Your Own Device Continue to emphasize the use of digital tools by allowingstudents to bring their personal devices to school for use onour guest wifi. Devices will be used for research,collaboration, assignments, and other educationally relevantmeans.


09/12/2016 05/31/2019 $0 TechnologyStaff (asrelated tomaintaining arobustinfrastructure).

Summer ProfessionalDevelopment Fair

A month-long professional development fair designed togive our teachers the opportunity to gain knowledge in theimplementation of the latest technology available and alsorefresher courses to help reinforce things they are alreadydoing in their classroom.



EdCamp Connect A one-day event that brings together teachers from EtowahCounty School and Gadsden City Schools, utilizing the "un-conference" approach to professional development. Thesessions are planned and the schedule is created onsiteduring the breakfast session. This has proven to beextremely popular with our teachers.



CoffeeEDU This off-shoot of EdCamp Connect brings together teachersand administrators from both Etowah County and GadsdenCity in an informal setting - typically in a local coffee shop -to discuss and share strategies, practices, ideas, andthoughts with each other.





Whitesboro Elementary School

West End High School

Google Classroom for TechCoordinators

Through the creation of the Tech Coordinator's GoogleClassroom, we are able to push out notifications, shareideas, ask questions, provide updates and instruction to allTC's in our district. It's quick and easy and has been atremendously successful means to disseminate importantinformation and training for TC's to turn around in theirschools.



Increased BYOD and 1:1 With the AAA/Wired renovation project, we expect to beable to meet the network demands of BYOD and any 1:1initiative with little or no issues.


11/01/2016 05/31/2019 $800000 TechnologyStaff

Management of Network A robust WLAN must be managed and monitored diligentlyin order to provide stakeholders the ability to use thenetwork when needed.


08/08/2016 05/31/2019 $0 NetworkAdministrator/ManagerECSTechnologyDepartment

Total $1562500


StaffResponsible




Total $0


StaffResponsible


















West End Elementary School






















Total $33836


StaffResponsible



Southside High School




Total $0


StaffResponsible







































Sardis Middle School

Total $33836


StaffResponsible
























Sardis High School




Total $13836


StaffResponsible














































Rainbow Middle School






















Total $33836


StaffResponsible

























Hokes Bluff Middle School








Total $13836


StaffResponsible









Hokes Bluff High School






















Total $13836


StaffResponsible


















Highland School






















Total $33836


StaffResponsible



Glencoe Middle School




Total $0


StaffResponsible









Glencoe High School






















Total $13836


StaffResponsible


















Gaston School






















Total $33836


StaffResponsible










































































Duck Springs Elementary School

Carlisle Elementary School

Reading Specialist Reading Specialist will work with 3rd grade 80% of her timeand the remaining 20% will be spend in grades K-2.


08/08/2016 05/26/2017 $0 ReadingSpecialist,Principal, andDistrictAdministrators

Total $33836


StaffResponsible




Total $0


StaffResponsible




Total $0



Documents

ACIP Etowah County Board of Education · ACIP Etowah County Board of Education Dr. Robert A. Cosby, Superintendent 3200 W. Meighan Boulevard Gadsden, AL 35904-1732 Document Generated