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Port Aransas Independent School District

District Improvement Plan

2018-2019 Website 2018

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Mission StatementThe mission of the Port Aransas ISD is to inspire all students to reach their potential through the highest quality education by creating life-long learners

through comprehensive academic, athletic, cultural and extra-curricular opportunities. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in a wide varietyof educational and community programs that inspire pride, life skills, and civic-mindedness, with a focus on the whole child, to ensure each student is

empowered today to succeed tomorrow.

 

 

VisionA Legacy of Excellence

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Revised/Approved: September 19, 2018

Demographics

Demographics Summary

As of 9-14-18

Enrollment = 507

Special Ed = 43

GT = 23

ESL/LEP = 8

Migrant = 0

Out of District Transfers = 121

Attendance rate for 2017-2018 was 95.20%

Attendance rate for 2016-2017 was 95.90% 

Attendance rate for 2015-2016 was 96.19% 

Attendance rate for 2014-2015 was 95.60%. 

Demographics Strengths

Enrollment is 97.5% of what it was before Harvey. 

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Budget was adopted 8-29-18 based on enrollment of 480.

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Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Link to spring 2018 STAAR scores https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KIzQbF9yY_5IqZiu2TjGuYl2f0hZuJEV1N1I_TGsQag/edit?usp=sharing

Link to 2018 accountability summary https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oW8OFGgyJ6PqhK_x9ZewFoZ7cm_k-6QA

PBMAS - '3' on #4 SPED STAAR ALTERNATE 2 PARTICIPATION RATE

 

TX Schools PAISD District Accountability Report https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oW8OFGgyJ6PqhK_x9ZewFoZ7cm_k-6QA/view?usp=sharing

Student Achievement Strengths

Port Aransas ISD received an "A" as a district and each campus met standard. PAISD earned the only distinction designation possible "post secondaryreadiness". The three campuses combined for 16 of 20 campus Distinction Designations.

Problem Statements Identifying Student Achievement Needs

Problem Statement 1: 2018 3rd grade reading (approaches) below state average.

Problem Statement 2: 2018 3rd grade math (approaches, meets, masters) just below state average.

Problem Statement 3: 2018 6th grade math (approaches, meets, masters) just below state average.

Problem Statement 4: PBMAS indicator that too many PAISD students are taking STAAR Alt 2

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District Culture and Climate

District Culture and Climate Summary

PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Restorative Discipline strategies implemented across the district.

District Culture and Climate Strengths

District culture is one of high academic expecations & extracurricular expectations, and expect that students will perform at at high level and behave at highlevel.  District wide implementation of PBIS, Restorative Discipline strategies.

All employees received raises for 2018-2019 school year.

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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Teachers are content experts.  Coaches are experts with respect to their individual sports.   All required professional development is completed each year. Ongoing professional development, content-specific training, technology training, and PBIS.

Teacher years of experience 2016-2017 (2017-2018 TAPR not released as of 9-17-18)

0-10 years experience 56%

11-20 years experience 28%

21 plus experience 16%

Classroom teachers with a master's degree 24% 

Average Years Experience of Teachers with District 9.2 (state average is 7.2)

Turnover rate for teachers is 12.5% (state average is 16.4%) 

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

Highly qualified staff

Experienced staff

Problem Statements Identifying Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

Problem Statement 1: Average actual salaries below state average in all four categories on TAPR (teachers, professional support, campus administration, &central administration)

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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

Teachers teach and assess TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills) as well as CCRS (College & Career Readiness Standards) and ELPS (EnglishLanguage Proficiency Standards).  TEKS Resource System provides scope and sequence as well as other curriculum documents. District curriculum is strongand results in high standardized test scores.  Curriculum implemented with fidelity. 

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Dual Credit Classes taught on campus - College Algebra, Statistics, and US History.  Dual Credit Government and Economics and English online throughDel Mar.  Advanced Placement Classes AP World History, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Art.

Vertical Team Meetings conducted annually.

Goal-setting with students and post-secondary planning.

Accommodations are implemented as per IEP and 504.

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Parent and Community Engagement

Parent and Community Engagement Summary

Various methods are employed to communicate.

Parents are involved and supportive of academic, extracurricular, and all school activities.

Community partnerships and volunteers throughout the district.

Parent and Community Engagement Strengths

Social Media, Remind, websites are utilized to apprise parents of school events.

Local newspaper publishes important school events.

21st Century Learning Grant - ACE Programs.

Youth Development Foundation, Keep Port Aransas Beautiful, PACT, City Parks & Rec all partner with schools.

Marlins In Action encourages particpation and community service (parent-run organization).

Port Aransas Education Foundation

Community Scholarships

Good attendance at open house (2018 PAISD total was 46%)

Parents are included on SBDM, DWEIC, SHAC.

District has contract with Licensed Professional Counselor to provide support to students and parents.

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District Context and Organization

District Context and Organization Summary

SBDM, DWEIC, District Technology Team, Administrator Meetings, Cabinet Leadership Meetings, Safety & Security. 

PAISD Staff Organizational Chart

District Context and Organization Strengths

Collaborative approach to goal setting, mission statement and performance objectives.  

Teamwork among district leadership.

Problem Statements Identifying District Context and Organization Needs

Problem Statement 1: Timely and targeted support for students who are struggling academically.

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Technology

Technology Summary

Port Aransas ISD is a technology rich learning environment.  There are teacher leaders in this area to provide training and support as well as the districttechnology team.  Google Apps for Education training and implementation continues.

Technology Strengths

Technology is another resource for teachers to use in their instruction.

Instructional technology specialist and the district technology team evaluates online instructional materials and assists teachers and students in their effectiveuse.

Training throughout the year provided by district staff.

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data DocumentationThe following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataDomain 1 - Student AchievementDomain 2 - Student ProgressDomain 3 - Closing the GapsSystem Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) dataCritical Success Factor(s) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card DataPBMAS data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsSTAAR EL Progress Measure dataTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsTexas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), Tejas LEE, or other alternate early reading assessment resultsPostsecondary college, career or military-ready graduates dataAdvanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment dataSAT and/or ACT assessment dataPSAT and/or ASPIREStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Observation Survey results

Student Data: Student Groups

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Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress for each groupSpecial Programs data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress for each student groupEconomically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance, progress, and participation data,Male / Female performance, progress, and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, progress, and participation dataMigrant population, including performance, progress, discipline, attendance, and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, progress, discipline, attendance, and mobilityEL or LEP data, including academic achievement, progress, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.Career and Technical Education (CTE) data, including academic achievement, progress, program growth, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.Section 504 dataHomeless dataGifted and talented dataDyslexia DataResponse to Intervention (RtI) student achievement data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Completion rates and/or graduation rates dataAnnual dropout rate dataAttendance dataMobility rate, including longitudinal dataDiscipline recordsViolence and/or violence prevention recordsTobacco, alcohol, and other drug-use dataStudent surveys and/or other feedbackSchool safety data

Employee Data

Professional learning communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackState certified and high quality staff dataTeacher/Student RatioCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impactT-TESS

Parent/Community Data

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Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent Involvement RateCommunity surveys and/or other feedback

Support Systems and Other Data

Organizational structure dataProcesses and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementationCommunications dataCapacity and resources dataBudgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practicesOther additional data

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Goals

Goal 1: Maximize technology and human resources available on all campuses.

Performance Objective 1: Involve Winter Texans, local businesses, organizations, parents, and community members in partnerships through volunteers andother collaborative efforts.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Community Partnership List, volunteer sign-in sheets.

Summative Evaluation 1:

TEA Priorities: 3. Connect high school to career and college.

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Substitute training held to encourage community members to workas substitute teachers in our schools.

  Superintendent More and better prepared substitute teachers.

2) Use volunteers throughout district as appropriate.   SuperintendentPrincipals

Enrichment activities for students. Support for staff.

3) Highlight partnerships and volunteers through social media.   SuperintendentPrincipals

Increased exposure resulting in more partnerships and volunteers.

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Goal 1: Maximize technology and human resources available on all campuses.

Performance Objective 2: Support implementation of mentoring programs.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Mentors meeting with mentees.

Summative Evaluation 2:

TEA Priorities: 3. Connect high school to career and college.

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Implement Mentoring Marlins (high school students mentoringmiddle school students)

2.6 Principals Positive impact on middle school mentees as well as high schoolmentors. Lower failure rate.

2) Recruit adult mentors for elementary school students. 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Principals and counselors Positive impact on elementary school students' success (academic andsocial).

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Goal 1: Maximize technology and human resources available on all campuses.

Performance Objective 3: Continue recovery from Hurricane Harvey and use all available resources to repair facilities and achieve objectives of long-termfacilities plan and capital improvements committee/bond projects.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3:

Summative Evaluation 3:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactCritical Success Factors

CSF 6

1) Repair and/or rebuild facilities damaged by Hurricane Harvey andupgrade as possible to meet future needs.

  Executive Director ofBusiness & OperationsMaintenance Director

Facilities repaired/rebuilt. Effective use of resources.

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 6

2) Repair/replace technology equipment damaged by HurricaneHarvey and upgrade as possible based on five year plan.

  Director of Technology Functioning technology infrastructure. Effective use of resources.

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Goal 1: Maximize technology and human resources available on all campuses.

Performance Objective 4: Review personnel (allocations per campus, department, grade level, etc.) and make changes as necessary to achieve goals, meetneeds of all students, and stay within budget.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Master schedule.

Summative Evaluation 4:

TEA Priorities: 1. Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals.

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactEquity Plan Strategy

1) Cabinet (administrators and department leaders) will reviewpersonnel allocations and request changes/additions.

2.4 Executive Director ofBusiness and OperationsPrincipals

Effective use of personnel to meet district goals.

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Goal 2: Provide and promote programs for students in all interest areas that reflect the diversity of our community andencourage civic-mindedness.

Performance Objective 1: Evaluate effectiveness of District Innovation Plan and make changes as deemed necessary.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Review of Innovation Plan completed with changes made as appropriate.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) DWEIC will review implementation of Innovation Plan andeffectiveness as well as examine changes to improve plan to meetdistrict goals.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Superintendent More flexibility and innovation in PAISD.

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Goal 2: Provide and promote programs for students in all interest areas that reflect the diversity of our community and encourage civic-mindedness.

Performance Objective 2: Continue to support extracurricular activities.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Extracurricular participation and results.

Summative Evaluation 2:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Support school-sponsored extracurricular activities with financesand personnel.

  PrincipalsAthletic DirectorExecutive Director ofBusiness and OperationsSuperintendent

Wide range of extracurricular activities for all ages.

2) Promote student activities available to PAISD students throughcommunity organizations.

  Principals Maintain or increase participation.

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Goal 2: Provide and promote programs for students in all interest areas that reflect the diversity of our community and encourage civic-mindedness.

Performance Objective 3: Implement 21st Century Learning grant ACE program at all three campuses.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Reports uploaded to grant portal.

Summative Evaluation 3:

TEA Priorities: 2. Build a foundation of reading and math. 3. Connect high school to career and college.

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Hire staff and implement programming at all three campuses. 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 ACE program director Student participation.

Improved attendance, grades, and state assessment performance.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 1: Implement random drug testing and provide access to a licensed professional counselor to students as needed for substance abuseor other mental health issues.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Drug testing conducted. Counseling sessions held.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) In order to maintain a positive learning environment that is safe &healthy for all students, continue implementation of random drug &alcohol testing policy for students participating in school-sponsoredextracurricular activities.By adopting a random drug testing policy, PAISD wishes to:Provide a healthy, safe, and substance-free learning environment forall students.Undermine the effects of peer pressure by providing a legitimatereason for students to refuse to use drugs/alcohol.Prevent injury, illness, and harm resulting from the use of illegaldrugs or alcohol.Support students who use drugs/alcohol to learn how to makehealthier choices.

  PrincipalsTeachersDistrict LeadersCounselor

Reduced DAEP Placements

Implementation of testing and annual report from company

2) Contract with a local licensed counselor to provide counselingservices for students who fail a drug or alcohol test or arerecommended by the school guidance counselor with parental consentfor students with demonstrated need. Obtain resources for expansionof LPC services as needed to meet the needs of PAISD students.

  District LeadersPrincipalsCounselors

Contract executedReferrals madeStudents/parents access servicesFunding obtained

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 2: Incorporate strategies to meet needs of students regarding safety and security.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Trainings completed. Guidance counselors meeting with students. PRS implemented as required.

Summative Evaluation 2:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Instructional staff will participate in suicide awareness andprevention training.

  Principals. Staff will have knowledge to recognize signs and be proactive inassisting students.

2) Instructional staff will participate in dating violence preventiontraining.

  Principals Staff will have knowledge to recognize signs and be proactive inassisting students.

3) Guidance counselors will work with students to help them learnand use conflict resolution strategies.

  Principals Reduced discipline referrals.

4) Implement Pregnancy Related Services as needed and required.   Principals Services provided as needed to support students.

5) Sexual abuse awareness training completed.   Principals Students will have knowledge to recognize signs and be proactive inassisting students.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 3: Continue anti-bullying training.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: School safety audit submitted and reviewed.

Summative Evaluation 3:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Instructional staff completes training on bullying prevention andintervention.Refer to board policy FFI (LEGAL) and FFI (LOCAL).

  Principals Reduced incidences of ongoing bullying.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 4: Explore greater access to counseling for health or emotional concerns.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Counseling lessons/schedule. Executed contract with LPC.

Summative Evaluation 4:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) District wide counseling program that incorporates guidancecurriculum, responsive services, individual planning, and systemsupport.

  PrincipalsDistrict LeadersCounselor

Stronger emotional health among students. Planning for post-graduation enabling a smooth transition to post-secondary.

2) Contract with a licensed counselor to provide counseling outside ofschool (enrichment) for students who are referred by school guidancecounselor with parental consent.

  District leadersPrincipals

Stronger emotional health among students.

3) Implement additional mental health supports in school and out ofschool by partnering with local mental health agencies.

2.5, 2.6 Superintendent Increased mental health supports for students.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 5: Implement emergency response training for all staff and students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: Training completed.

Summative Evaluation 5:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Training for all staff on SRP (Standard Response Protocol).   Principals

SuperintendentStudents and staff confident in what to do in case of emergency. If anemergency occurs, students and staff react appropriately.

2) Training for all students on SRP   TeachersPrincipals

Students and staff confident in what to do in case of emergency. If anemergency occurs, students and staff react appropriately.

3) Continued implementation of policy allowing use of unassignedepinephrine auto-injectors.

  NursePrincipalsSuperintendent

Epinephrine auto-injectors accessible on campuses with trained staffavailable. Potentially lives saved.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 6: Make physical improvements to school facilities to improve security.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6:

Summative Evaluation 6:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Remodel front of PAHS to create a secure entrance.   Superintendent Increased security.

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Goal 3: Keep our students safe in today's growing challenges.

Performance Objective 7: Appoint an administrator to oversee safety & security throughout the district.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 7: Administrator appointed.

Summative Evaluation 7:

Goal 4: Make fiscally sound decisions that address current and future needs.

Performance Objective 1: Implement marketing, monitoring, support, and busing strategies to increase enrollment.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Strategies implemented. Enrollment data.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Continued implementation of PR plan.   District leaders Increased enrollment.

2) Continue to examine and communicate the importance ofobtainable housing for staff and families.

  District Leaders Increased number of families living and working in PAISD.

3) Provide transportation to out-of-district transfer students fromAransas Pass and North Padre.

  District leadersTransportation Director

Increased enrollment and good attendance.

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Goal 4: Make fiscally sound decisions that address current and future needs.

Performance Objective 2: Continually focus, assess, and provide quality staff development and instructional resources.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Performance evaluations conducted.

Summative Evaluation 2:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Campuses will collaborate and ensure that high qualityprofessional development is provided for all staff members.

2.4, 2.6 District LeadersPrincipalsTeachers

Improved instruction and increased student achievement.

2) Innovation Evaluation System   Principals &Superintendent

Reinforcement and refinement of instruction. Increased studentachievement.

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Goal 4: Make fiscally sound decisions that address current and future needs.

Performance Objective 3: Pursue all avenues in regards to school finance, especially Chapter 41 recapture payments, in light of drop in property values dueto Hurricane Harvey.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Budget (including adequate funding for all school programs and operations).

Summative Evaluation 3:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Seek out and apply for grants.   Principals

Cabinet membersExecutive Director ofBusiness and OperationsSuperintendent

Grants awarded.

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Goal 4: Make fiscally sound decisions that address current and future needs.

Performance Objective 4: Advocate for Port Aransas ISD at the state level, especially during the 2019 legislative session.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4:

Summative Evaluation 4:

Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 1: Hire, retain, and effectively use the highly qualified, excellent, and diverse staff.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Master schedule. Performance evaluations. Student achievement.

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactEquity Plan Strategy

1) Continue to explore the possibility of obtainable housing for staff.  District Leaders Increased candidate pool.

Equity Plan Strategy2) Work to offer incentives to ensure that salary scales arecompetitive amongst school districts pursuant to the cost of living.

  District Leaders Increased candidate pool. Increased retention rate.

3) Ongoing professional development to maximize the effectivenessof curriculum and instruction

  District Leaders

Principals

 

Equity Plan Strategy4) District will recruit the most qualified teachers with multiplecertifications.

  District LeadersPrincipals

Staff with a wide-range of certifications allowing for more optionswithin master schedule.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 2: Teachers will gain necessary skills to provide engaging research-based instruction that encourages learning in the four corecontent areas.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Trainings completed. Innovation Evaluation System. Student achievement data.

Summative Evaluation 2:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactEquity Plan Strategy

1) Participation in high-quality professional development.  Principals Training certificates.

2) Implementation of Innovation Evaluation System that includesgoal-setting.

  District StaffPrincipalsSuperintendent

Areas of reinforcement and refinement described to guide professionaldevelopment leading to increased student achievement.

PBMAS3) Participation in research-based highly effective training via autismand dyslexia grants.

2.4 Principals Increased attendance and academic performance of students withautism or dyslexia.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 3: Maintain our district-wide aligned curriculum.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: TCMPC contract executed. Lesson plans. STAAR scores.

Summative Evaluation 3:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Utilize TCMPC as well asDistrict Textbook Adoption to allow for a vertically and horizontallyaligned curriculum.

  TeachersPrincipals

Increased student achievement.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 4: Students will demonstrate academic progress and continue to develop communication, critical thinking, collaborative andcreativity skills throughout their educational career.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Graduation rates.

Summative Evaluation 4:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Campuses will provide interventions, accelerated learning opportunities, andtutorials, etc. to move students forward with respect to academic achievement.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased STAAR Scores

Increased EOC Scores

Increased Graduation Rate

Decreased number of Disciplinary Referrals.

PEIMS Data.Provide nutritious meals and snacks to promote achievementachievement

2) Campuses will scrutinize test data to ensure that all subpopulations are makingacademic gains in accordance with the Texas System of Accountability.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased use of Eduphoria

STAAR scores across all subpopulations

Index 3 Scores3) Campuses will integrate technology into daily lessons to maximize academiclearning time and student engagement.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

STAR chart

Lesson plans

Increased rigor, relevance, and engagement via walkthroughs4) K-5 will receive training and fully implement Balanced Literacy program to ensurethat early literacy gains result in increased academic achievement.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders StaffVertical Team

Increased student achievement.

5) Campuses will provide engaging instruction and tiered level learning opportunitiesto meet the needs of students across all special populations such as GT, Spec. Ed.,504, ELL, etc.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased student achievement.

Increased percentage of students achieving "advanced" levelon STAAR.

6) Follow established district protocols for RTI to ensure appropriate interventions areprovided to students.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased student achievement.Reduced failure rate.

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7) Annual vertical team meetings   Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased collaboration leading to increased studentachievement.

8) Increase opportunities for parents, staff, and community participation throughacademic, athletic, and events promoting positive accomplishments of PAISD.

  Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Increased student achievement. Increased enrollment.

9) District leadership team will present monthly reports to board.   Principals TeachersDistrict Leaders Staff

Improved communication.

10) Continue partnership with UTMSI to enhance science instruction and practicalapplication of content.

  School principalsDistrict leadersTeachers

Increased student achievement, especially in science.

11) College & career preparedness activities including higher education admissionsand financial aid opportunities, the Texas Grant program and the Teach for TexasGrant program, the need for students to make informed choices to be prepared forsuccess beyond high school, and sources of information on higher educationadmissions and financial aid.

http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID=458

http://www.hhloans.com/index.cfm?objectid=88DAADB2-9FDB-C750-7DEE007833449B72

  HS principal  

12) Analyze dropout rates, graduation rates, completion rates, and related data andimplement strategies to reduce as necessary.

2.5, 2.6 Principals Graduation rate stays steady or increases.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 5: PAISD will analyze assessment data and implement strategies to ensure that all sub-populations are making academic gains inreading & math in accordance with the Texas Accountability System.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: Eduphoria.

Summative Evaluation 5:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Each campus will perform analysis and implement strategies asneeded to structure all students for success on state assessments.

  PrincipalsSuperintendent

Increased student achievement.

PBMAS2) Each campus will train appropriate staff in regards to ARDdecisions for STAAR testing.

2.4, 2.6 PrincipalsSpecial ProgramsCoordinator

Students taking appropriate STAAR exams.

3) Use resources available through autism and dyslexia grants tosupport the academic success of students with autism and/or dyslexia.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Principals Improved academic performance.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 6: PAISD will outperform the region and the state on STAAR exams.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6: TAPR (First section)

Summative Evaluation 6:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Instruction driven by the TEKS.   All instructional staff. Increased student achievement.

2) Provide instructional resources that are aligned to the TEKS suchas TCMPC and TexGuide.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6    

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 7: PAISD overall attendance rate will be at least 96.0%

Evaluation Data Source(s) 7:

Summative Evaluation 7:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Incorporate "nudge" letters to reiterate the importance ofattendance.

  Principals Increased student attendance.Decreased dropouts.

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Goal 5: Maintain high expectations and consistent communication for education of the "whole" child.

Performance Objective 8: Support parent engagement in schools.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 8:

Summative Evaluation 8:

Strategy Description ELEMENTS Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact1) Review family engagement policy. 3.1 Superintendent Increased family engagement.

2) Host Open House and other informative events for parents. 3.2 Principals Increased family engagement.

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