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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
School NameSchool Address:School phone:
Grades:MPS site #:
Starting Year:
School Description
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
LITERACY SECTION: Needs Assessment
Current Ed Plan Strategies
What school-wide literacy strategies outlined in the 2008-09 Educational Plan were, in fact, implemented?
What data was collected on the effectiveness of the 08-09 literacy strategies?
How was the data used by the teachers to inform instruction or modify practices?
How was the data used by the learning team?
Hypothesize:What worked and why?
What did not work and why?
Did your school integrate writing across the curriculum by connecting 6 traits of writing into reading instruction?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
WKCE and WAA
WKCE Reading Proficiency Summary (by Subgroup)Current Condition:____% of ALL students are proficient or advanced in reading as measured by the WKCE.
Urgent Fact:____% of all students are NOT proficient/advanced in reading as measured by the WKCE.
How much of a gap (in percentage points) exists between your school’s data and the MPS strategic plan targets? ____
How much of a gap (in percentage points) exists between your school’s data and the AYP targets? ____
List the percent proficient for each of the following subgroups:
Subgroups% Proficient
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
African American
Students with Disabilities (Swd)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL)
What trend/s do you observe across demographic subgroups of students?
WKCE and WAA Reading Proficiency Summary by Grade
Identify within grade levels, trends using the 2006-07 data as your baseline year:(drop down menu with increasing/decreasing/level as choices)
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10
What trend/s do you observe across grade levels?
WKCE SPI Summary Record the percent of questions answered correctly for each objective area:
Grade2008-09
% Determines Meaning % Understands Text % Analyze Text % Evaluate & Extends Text
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
WKCE and WAA continued
Hypothesize:Why are certain objective areas lower than others?
What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results in what you are observing in your WKCE literacy data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results in what you are observing in your WKCE literacy data?
Are any groups outperforming other groups? Y / NWhy might this be?
Are there differences in grade level trends? Y / NWhy might this be?
Why haven’t certain student sub-groups met AYP?
What does this say about the effectiveness of your reading curricula?
What might this say about the instructional practices used in literacy?
How will this data inform your planning for next year?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
INCLUDE OPTION TO INCLUDE OTHER DATA – FREE FORM
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Value-Added
Fill in your tier score for each year: 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08Tier-Score
What is your school’s trend in growth over time?
How does your school’s growth compare to the district average? (District average is 3)
Choose the correct quadrant for each year: 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Quadrant1
1 Quadrant values are: HH: High Value Added–High Attainment, HL: High Value Added–Low Attainment, LH: Low Value Added–High Attainment,LL: Low Value Added–Low Attainment
What pattern do you observe in your quadrant data in Reading?
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your literacy Value-Added data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your literacy Value-Added data?
What might you need to do differently to alter your student “growth” rates in reading?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Writing Observation/Analysis
WKCE Writing
Record your average rubric scores by grade for each year:
GradeComposition (0 – 6) Conventions (0 – 3)
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
4
8
10
Proficiency is based on a score of 4 or more for Composition and 2 or more for Conventions. Analyze scores separately.
CompositionDescribe your school’s trend in writing based on the average rubric scores in the chart above for composition.
How do your school’s rubric scores compare to the district and the state?
ConventionsDescribe your school’s trend in writing based on the average rubric scores in the chart above for conventions.
How do your school’s rubric scores compare to the district and the state?
MPS School-Based Writing Assessment
List the average score, holistically, for each grade:
___ Grade 3 ___ Grade 5 ___ Grade 7
List the average score in each writing domain for each grade. All scores should be compiled using a 4 point rubric.
Grade Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency and Variety
Conventions
3
5
7
Which domains appear to be the weakest across the grades within the school on the MPS School-Based Writing Assessment?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Writing Observation/Analysis Continued
My Access! Writing Assessment
NOTE: Schools using MY Access! should use data found in the MY Access! Reports. All scores should be compiled using a 4 point rubric.
List the average score, holistically, for each grade:
___ Grade 5 ___ Grade 8
List the average score in each writing domain for each grade. All scores should be compiled using a 4 point rubric.
Grade Focus Development Organization Language Use Mechanics and Conventions
5
8
Which domains appear to be the weakest across the grades within the school on the My Access! Writing Assessment?
Writing Observations:How does your school incorporate writing throughout the curriculum?
How do you currently monitor student progress in writing?
What best practices in writing are used consistently across your school?
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Writing Data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Writing Data?
What other best practices in writing will you add to enhance student learning and performance?
What else might you do to gather a variety of writing data?
How might you improve the effectiveness of the implementation of your current writing strategies to determine if there is a need to identify new or additional strategies?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Parent and Family Involvement
What type of assistance/activities did you provide to families related to your school’s literacy program?
Describe the results of any surveys, checklists, interviews, face-to face feedback or other data sources from parents and/or community members about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of your efforts to engage them in the school’s literacy program.
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Parent and Family Involvement data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Parent and Family Involvement data?
What is staff doing/not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your data sources?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Professional Practice
Professional DevelopmentRecord the number of literacy-related professional development sessions attended by staff and total number of hours, as it relates to district and school level professional development.
LiteracyProfessional Development
2008-09 2009-10
# of Sessions # of Actual Hours # of Sessions # of Actual
Hours
District Level
School Level
What was the focus of the trainings?
How did staff share and use their new literacy knowledge and skills in the classroom?
How did staff share and use their new knowledge to build knowledge of other staff members at the school?
Did your school provide professional development on how to use formative assessment practices in literacy?
How did the school monitor whether or not the skills learned at the training were, in fact, implemented by teachers at the school?
Instructional Practices Survey (IPS) – Key Area Analysis Use the drop down menu to choose the area your school was highest and lowest in:
Highest Instructional Practice Key Area ______________________ (drop down with CHPUCs listed)
Lowest Instructional Practice Key Area ______________________ (drop down with CHPUCs listed)
How does your Instructional Practices Survey data relate to your literacy professional development focus?
Hypothesize:How has the school helped the development of content knowledge in literacy with staff?
What professional development needs does your staff have as it relates to developing literacy skills in students?
What writing approaches and instructional strategies are currently being addressed in your professional development plan?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Professional Practice Continued
INITIAL EDUCATOR NEEDS:If you have initial educators on staff, what unique professional development needs do they have with regard to teaching reading and writing as contrasted with veteran educators?
How will you provide these initial educators with site based support around instruction, management, and parent and family involvement?
Summary
What should STAFF do differently to promote student success in literacy?
How can you increase the literacy content knowledge required of staff to move students forward academically in literacy?
How do you improve the instructional practices (of staff) required to move students forward academically in literacy?
What types of additional professional development needs to be offered to promote student success in literacy?
What could you do that might improve family literacy services?
What barriers exist that may hinder your efforts?
How will you overcome these barriers?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
LITERACY SECTION: Our Current Reality
Proficiency: ____% of all students are proficient/advanced in reading as measured by the WKCE.
Urgent Fact: ____% of all students are NOT proficient/advanced in reading as measured by the WKCE.
LITERACY SECTION: Goal, Measurable Objective and Progress
Supports Strategic Goal #1: Students meet and exceed Wisconsin academic standards and graduate prepared for higher education, careers and citizenship.
Literacy Measurable ObjectiveBaseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Targets
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12By 2012, 80% of our students will read on grade level as measured by the WKCE.
WK
CE
85% 67% 72% 80%
AY
P 100% 74% 80.5% 87%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the goal from district benchmarks and local assessments.
Benchmark Progress2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Report Benchmark Progress:
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Optional #1 – Writing CompositionWriting Measurable Objective
(Optional #1)Baseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Targets
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12By 2012, rubric scores will increase from ____ to ____ in Composition as measured by the WKCE.
Optional #2 – Writing ConventionsWriting Measurable Objective
(Optional #2)Baseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Targets
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12By 2012, rubric scores will increase from ____ to ____ in Conventions as measured by the WKCE.
Benchmark Progress (Optional): Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the goal from district benchmarks and local assessments.
Benchmark Progress2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Grade ___
Grade ___
Grade ___
Grade ___
Grade ___
Grade ___
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Literacy Improvement Strategies for All Students
Instructions: Identify your emphasis in focused literacy improvement. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Category Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
Extended Learning Time
(Block)
__90 minutes reading PreK-5__60 minute reading Grades 6-8__Extended reading time in Grades 9-12
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
AlignedCurriculum
__Research-based reading program__Reading/ELA curriculum aligned to Wisconsin Model Academic Standards__Early Learning Standards (K3/K4) for Reading/ELA curriculum aligned to Wisconsin Model Academic Standards__MPS Learning Targets (K-12)__Lesson planning and tuning protocols
__Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
High Yield Instructional
Strategies
___Descriptive feedback___Academic vocabulary (district vocabulary and Marzano’s 6-Step Process)___Instructional strategies to aid with comprehension (Examples: Marzano’s Instructional Strategies, Project CRISS, Pebble Creek Literacy, FTF)___Writing for content learning (across the curriculum/in the content areas)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
Differentiated Instruction
___Tiered approach/scaffolding___Small group instruction using leveled text___Instructional technology (Examples: RAZ Kids and My Access)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
Data Analysis
___Analyze formative data and CABS to identify needs and next steps___Analyze benchmark data to identify needs and determine next steps___Analyze summative data to identify needs and determine next steps
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Literacy Interventions for Non-Proficient Students
Instructions: Identify intervention strategies targeted for non-proficient students. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Explicit instruction connected to identified student needs__30 minutes of extra small group instruction__Strategic tutoring__Reading intervention program (Gr. 6-9) Example: READ 180__Content-based scaffolding based on students’ Lau levels__Replacement/alternate comprehensive literacy program for SwD (Gr. 3-12) Example: Language!__Literacy interventions for SwD as mandated by the IEP
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Parent and Family Involvement in Literacy
Schools must help teachers, principals, and other staff work well with parents.Standard 1: Communicating—Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.Standard 2: Parenting—Parenting skills are promoted and supported.Standard 3: Student Learning—Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.Standard 4: Student Volunteering—Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.Standard 5: School Decision-Making and Advocacy—Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.Standard 6: Collaborating with Community—Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.
Instructions: Explain how your school will provide assistance to families to help them understand academic standards and
assessments, and the educational program, which will help their children meet the literacy standards Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Parent literacy trainings on standards, assessments, __Parent classes__Explanation and review of assessment data__Communication about literacy through newsletters, websites, etc.__Workshops for parents on various ways to read aloud with children __Parent-teacher-student conferences on reading goals and assessments at the start of the school year and on reading progress midyear __ Parents as reading-partner volunteers, guest readers __ Weekly interactive reading activities/ strategies to support school literacy focus__ PTA/PTO Parent center/family room to provide information on children’s reading, and to conduct book swaps, make book bags for read-at-home programs, create family books, and sponsor other reading activities __ Partner with businesses for donations of books
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
`
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Literacy Professional DevelopmentInstructions: In the Strategies/Activities column, list the PD opportunities/strategies that are needed to implement the school
improvement strategies to reach the literacy goals. List the Targeted Groups the professional development is catered for (e.g., All Staff, Initial Educators, Grade Level
Groups). Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Targeted Groups
Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Teaching in the block__Reading/Writing__Core reading/writing programs__Intervention and alternative comprehensive literacy programs__Descriptive feedback__Academic Vocabulary/Marzano’s 6-Step Process__Project CRISS__Pebble Creek Literacy (FTF)__Lesson Planning Protocol (FTF)__Lesson Tuning Protocol (FTF)__Instructional Technology__RAZ Kids/Reading A-Z__My Access__Small Group Instruction__Differentiated Instruction (including tiered approach and scaffolding)__Data Analysis
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
MATHEMATICS SECTION: Needs Assessment
Current Ed Plan Strategies
What school-wide math strategies outlined in the 2008-09 Educational Plan were, in fact, implemented?
What data was collected on the effectiveness of the 2008-09 math strategies?
How was the data used by the teachers to inform instruction or modify practices?
How was the data used by the learning team?
Hypothesize:What worked well in the area of math and why?
What did not work in the area of math and why?
Did your school integrate writing across the curriculum by connecting 6 traits of writing into mathematics instruction?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
WKCE
WKCE/WAA Mathematics Proficiency Summary (by Subgroup)Current Condition:____% of ALL students are proficient or advanced in mathematics as measured by the WKCE.
Urgent Fact:____% of all students are NOT proficient/advanced in mathematics as measured by the WKCE.
How much of a gap (in percentage points) exists between your school’s data and the MPS strategic plan targets? ____
How much of a gap (in percentage points) exists between your school’s data and the AYP targets? ____
List the percent proficient for each of the following subgroups:
Subgroups% Proficient
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
African American
Students with Disabilities (Swd)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL)
What trend/s do you observe across demographic subgroups of students?
WKCE/WAA Mathematics Proficiency Summary by Grade
Identify within grade level trends, using the 2006-07 data as your baseline year:(drop down menu with increasing/decreasing/level as choices)
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10
What trend/s do you observe across grade levels?
WKCE/WAA SPI Summary Record the percent of questions answered correctly for each objective area:
Grade2008-09
% Math Processes % Number Operations % Geometry % Measurement % Stats / Probability % Algebraic Relationships
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
WKCE/WAA continued
Hypothesize:Why are certain content strand (i.e., objective) areas lower than others?
What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your WKCE math data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your WKCE math data?
Are any groups outperforming other groups? Y / NWhy might this be?
Are there differences in grade level trends? Y / NWhy might this be?
Why haven’t certain student sub-groups met AYP?
What does this say about the effectiveness of your math curricula?
What might this say about the instructional practices used in math?
How will this data inform your planning for next year?
Is staff incorporating writing into math?
If not, why might this be?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Value-Added
Fill in your tier score for each year: 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08Tier-Scores
What is your school’s trend in growth over time?
How does your school’s growth compare to the district average? (District average is 3)
Choose the correct quadrant for each year: 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Quadrant1
1 Quadrant values are: HH: High Value Added–High Attainment, HL: High Value Added–Low Attainment, LH: Low Value Added–High Attainment,LL: Low Value Added–Low Attainment
What pattern do you observe in your quadrant data in Math?
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your mathematics Value-Added data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your mathematics Value-Added data?
What might you need to do differently to alter your student “growth” rates in math?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Parent and Family Involvement
What type of assistance/activities did you provide to families related to your school’s mathematics program?
Describe the results of any surveys, checklists, interviews, face-to face feedback or other data sources from parents and/or community members about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of your efforts to engage them in the school’s math program.
Hypothesize:What is staff doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Parent and Family Involvement data?
What is staff not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your Parent and Family Involvement data?
What is staff doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your other data sources?
What is staff not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your other data sources?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Professional Practice
Professional DevelopmentRecord the number of mathematics-related professional development sessions attended by staff and total number of hours, as it relates to district and school level professional development.
MathematicsProfessional Development
2008-09 2009-10
# of Sessions # of Actual Hours # of Sessions # of Actual
Hours
District Level
School Level
What was the focus of the trainings?
How did staff share and use their new math knowledge and skills in the classroom?
How did staff share and use their new knowledge to build knowledge of other staff members at the school?
Did your school provide professional development on how to use formative assessment practices in mathematics?
How did the school monitor whether or not the skills learned at the training were, in fact, implemented by teachers at the school?
Instructional Practices Survey (IPS) – Key Area Analysis Use the drop down menu to choose the area your school was highest and lowest in:
Highest Instructional Practice Key Area ______________________ (drop down with CHPUCs listed)
Lowest Instructional Practice Key Area ______________________ (drop down with CHPUCs listed)
How does your Instructional Practices Survey data relate to your mathematics professional development focus?
Hypothesize:How has the school helped the development of content knowledge in mathematics with staff?
What professional development needs does your staff have as it relates to developing math skills in students?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Professional Practice Continued
INITIAL EDUCATOR NEEDS:If you have initial educators on staff, what unique professional development needs do they have with regard to teaching mathematics as contrasted with veteran staff?
How will you provide these initial educators with site based support around instruction, management, and parent and family involvement?
Summary
What should STAFF do differently to promote student success in mathematics?
How can you increase the mathematical content knowledge required of staff to move students forward academically in math?
How can you improve the instructional practices (of staff) required to move students forward academically in math?
What could you do that might improve family services around the topic of mathematics?
How can you integrate writing into mathematics?
What barriers exist that may hinder your efforts?
How will you overcome these barriers?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
MATHEMATICS SECTION: Our Current Reality
Proficiency: ____% of all students are proficient/advanced in mathematics as measured by the WKCE.
Urgent Fact: ____% of all students are NOT proficient/advanced in mathematics as measured by the WKCE.
MATHEMATICS SECTION: Goal, Measurable Objective and Progress
Supports Strategic Goal #1: Students meet and exceed Wisconsin academic standards and graduate prepared for higher education, careers and citizenship.
Mathematics Measurable ObjectiveBaseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Targets
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12By 2012, 70% of our students will be on grade level in mathematics as measured by the WKCE. W
KC
E
75% 52% 61% 70%
AY
P 100% 58% 68.5% 89.5%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the goal from district benchmarks and local assessments.
Benchmark Progress2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Report Benchmark Progress:
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Math Improvement Strategies for All Students
Instructions: Identify your emphasis in focused mathematics improvement. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Category Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
Extended Learning Time
(Block)
__60minutes mathematics PreK-3__60 minutes mathematics Grades 4-8__80-90minutes high school block scheduling __Extended learning day
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
AlignedCurriculum
__Use curriculum pacing guides__Identify big math ideas for each lesson prior to teaching__Identify and align lessons with assessments prior to teaching with appropriate depth of knowledge __Share & post learning intentions & success criteria with students__Integrate cross-curricular content__Utilize the Milwaukee Math Partnership lesson planning__Use frequent formative assessments based on standards__Implement Comprehensive Mathematics Framework attributes__Use research-based mathematics program__Use lesson refining and and tuning protocols (FTF)__Early Learning Standards (K3/K4)__Use Standards/MPS Learning Targets (K-12)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
High Yield Instructional
Strategies
__Utilize MMP Protocol: Looking and Analyzing Student Work__Embed and use timely Descriptive Feedback__Embed and use Academic Vocabulary__Employ “I Can” Math Benchmarking System (FTF)__Embed Instructional Strategies across the curriculum__Frequent formative assessment__Employ the Comprehensive Math Framework
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
Differentiated Instruction
__Use tiered approach/scaffolding__Use instructional technology __Employ flexible grouping based on readiness__Use tiered, small group instruction
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
Data Analysis
__Analyze and use formative data to identify needs and monitor progress__Analyze and use benchmark data to monitor progress__Use data in student conferences__Analyze summative data to identify needs
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Math Interventions for Non-Proficient Students
Instructions: Identify intervention strategies targeted for non-proficient students. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Intervention using ThinkLink probes__Employ flexible small group instruction__Use Math Centers__Use Extended Learning Time__Intervention resources from chosen math program__Explicit instruction connected to identified student needs__Strategic tutoring__”I Can” Math Benchmarking System Café (FTF)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Parent and Family Involvement in Math
Schools must help teachers, principals, and other staff work well with parents.Standard 1: Communicating—Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.Standard 2: Parenting—Parenting skills are promoted and supported.Standard 3: Student Learning—Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.Standard 4: Student Volunteering—Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.Standard 5: School Decision-Making and Advocacy—Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.Standard 6: Collaborating with Community—Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.
Instructions: Identify how your school will provide assistance to families to help them understand academic standards and
assessments, and the educational program, which will help their children meet the mathematics standards. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Family math night__Family mathematics training__Parent classes__Explanation and review of assessment data__Communication about math through newsletters, websites, etc.__Parents math trainings to explain math standards, assessments, and to demonstrate math topics and skills __Articles, newsletters by students and math teachers on interesting math topics and skills__Parents as volunteer as math tutors __Weekly interactive math activities connecting home math skills__Partner with businesses for donations for After-school programs in math
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
`
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Math Professional DevelopmentInstructions: In the Strategies/Activities column, list the PD opportunities/strategies that are needed to implement the school
improvement strategies to reach the mathematics goals. List the Targeted Groups the professional development is catered for (e.g., All Staff, Initial Educators, Grade Level
Groups). Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Targeted Groups
Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Math curriculum pacing guides__Integrating cross-curricular content__Milwaukee Math Partnership lesson planning__Research-based mathematics program__Early Learning Standards (K3/K4)__Standards/MPS Learning Targets (K-12)__Descriptive Feedback__Academic Vocabulary__Instructional Strategies across the curriculum__Flexible grouping based on readiness__Tiered approach/scaffolding__Instructional technology __Formative assessment__Comprehensive Math Framework__Build mathematical knowledge__Analyzing student work__Facilitating mathematical discourse__Differentiation Techniques__WKCE depth of knowledge framework__I “Can Do” Math Benchmarking System (FTF)__Lesson planning protocol (FTF)__Lesson tuning protocol (FTF)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
SCHOOL CLIMATE SECTION: Needs Assessment
Current Ed Plan Strategies
Were the Safe/Consistent Learning Environment (i.e. Climate) strategies outlined in the 2008-09 implemented?
What data was collected on the effectiveness of the 08-09 school climate strategies?
How was the data used to inform instruction or modify practices?
Hypothesize:What worked and why?
What did not work and why?
Climate Survey – KAMS
Record the number of responses, the response rate and what your highest and lowest Key Area Mean Scores (KAMS) is for each constituent group:
Climate Survey2007-08 2008-09
# Response Rate Highest KAMS1 Lowest KAMS1 # Response
Rate Highest KAMS1 Lowest KAMS1
Students
Parents NA NA
Staff1 KAMS Areas are: Environment, Rigor, Safety, Governance
What trends do you observe in your climate data?
How does your current data compare to previous years?
Hypothesize:What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your school climate data?
What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your school climate data?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
Attendance Rate Data
Record your current year to date attendance rate for the 08-09 school year, and end of year attendance rates for the previous two years:
CategoriesAttendance Rates
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All
Pre-K
Grades 1-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
How has your attendance rate changed from the previous year?
Which subgroups, if any, are experiencing the best attendance rate?
Which subgroups, if any, are experiencing the greatest attendance problems?
Hypothesize:What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your attendance data?
What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your attendance data?
To what do you attribute to the change or lack of change noted in attendance?
What impact does attendance have on your school’s climate for learning?
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Suspensions
Suspension Rate Data by Incident CategoryRecord your current year % of suspensions under each category for the 08-09 school year, and end of year % of suspensions under each category for the previous two years:
SubgroupsLearning Environment Personal/Physical Safety Weapons
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
All
Students with Disabilities (SwD)
Students without Disabilities (Non SwD)
What trends do you observe in suspension data?
Suspension Rate by Number of Suspensions
Record the # of students in each of the following scenarios:
SubgroupsNumber of Students
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Grades K5-5 Students with 10 or more Suspensions
Grades 6-12 Students with 20 or more Suspensions
Students with Disabilities (SwD) with 10 or more Days (IDEA Suspensions)
What system of early intervention services for behavior issues are currently in place for students in K5-5?
What system of early intervention services for behavior issues are currently in place for students in grades 6-12?
What system of early intervention services for behavior issues are currently in place for students with disabilities?
Hypothesize:What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your suspension data?
What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your suspension data?
What impact does suspensions have on your school’s climate for learning?
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High School Graduation Rate
High School Graduation Rate
Record your graduation rate: 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08Graduation Rate
High School Students Repeating their Grade
Record the number and % of students repeating their grade:
Number of students enrolled who are repeating their grade
% of students enrolled who are repeating their grade
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
What interventions do you employ during the year to ensure that all students enrolled (particularly repeating students) acquire the necessary credits to move to the next grade level?
Hypothesize:What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your graduation rate?
What is your school community (staff, administration, parents, students) not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your graduation rate?
What impact does the graduation rate have on your school’s climate for learning?
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Parent and Family Involvement
What type of assistance/activities did you use to engage families in helping your school’s attendance and suspension goals?
What data did you collect to see if the assistance you provided to families impacted your parent and Parent and Family Involvement?
How did you engage parents in the development of the Parent and Family Involvement Policy and Compact?
How will you engage parents in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan?
Describe the results of any surveys, checklists, interviews, face-to face feedback or other data sources from parents and family members about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of your efforts to engage them in the School Improvement Planning Process.
Record the number of parents who attended the Annual Parent Meeting _____.
What does the data you collected indicate about the success or failure of your efforts to engage families?
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your School Climate data?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your School Climate data?
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Professional Practice
Professional DevelopmentRecord the number of school climate related professional development sessions attended by staff and total number of hours, as it relates to district and school level professional development.
School ClimateProfessional Development
2008-09 2009-10
# of Sessions # of Actual Hours # of Sessions # of Actual
Hours
District Level
School Level
What was the focus of the trainings?
How did staff share and use their new literacy knowledge and skills in the classroom?
How did staff share and use their new knowledge to build knowledge of other staff members at the school?
How did the school monitor whether or not the skills learned at the training were, in fact, implemented by teachers at the school?
Hypothesize:How has the school helped the development of a positive school climate?
How has the school hindered the development of a positive school climate?
What professional development needs does your staff have as it relates to improving the school climate?
INITIAL EDUCATOR NEEDS:If you have initial educators on staff, what unique professional development needs do they have with regard to fostering a positive school climate as contrasted with veteran educators?
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Summary
What should STAFF do differently to alter or improve the climate for teaching and learning?
What barriers exist that may hinder your efforts?
How will you overcome these barriers?
What could you do that might improve the climate for learning in your school?
How can you promote a positive school climate for staff, students and their families?
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School Improvement Plan2009-2011
SCHOOL CLIMATE SECTION: Our Current Reality
Attendance Rate: ____% PreK-K5 ____% Gr. 1-5 ____% Gr. 6-8 ____% Gr. 9-12 ____% All Students
Suspension Rate: ____% of suspensions are categorized under learning environment.
Graduation Rate: ____% in 2006-07 ____% in 2007-08
SCHOOL CLIMATE SECTION: Goal, Measurable Objective and Progress
ATTENDANCE
Supports Strategic Goal #5: School staffs are supportive and responsive to students and families.
Attendance Measurable Objective
BaselineLT
Annual Key Targets2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12 PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12 PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12 PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12
By 2012, student attendance rate will increase to 95%. 95% 94% 94.5% 92% 89% 95% 95% 93% 93% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the measurable objective from Data Warehouse Attendance Reports.
Benchmark Progress
Monthly 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12 PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12 PreK 1-5 6-8 9-12
Report Benchmark Progress:
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
Total
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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SUSPENSIONS
Supports Strategic Goal #5: School staffs are supportive and responsive to students and families.
Suspensions Measurable ObjectiveBaseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Target
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
By 2012, no more than 40% of suspensions will be under the category of learning environment. 40% 53% 46% 40%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the measurable objective from Data Warehouse Suspension Report.
Benchmark Progress
Monthly 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Report Benchmark Progress:
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
Total
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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GRADUATION
Supports Strategic Goal #1: Students meet and exceed Wisconsin academic standards and graduate prepared for higher education, careers and citizenship.
Graduation Measurable ObjectiveBaseline Long Term
TargetAnnual Key Target
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
By 2012, 75% of ninth graders will graduate in 4 years. 75% 71% 73% 75%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the measurable objective from Data Warehouse Reports. Record the number and percentage of students who have passed ½ of their classes.
Benchmark ProgressGrading / Marking Period
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
# % # % # %
Report Benchmark Progress:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Performance Monitoring Data Source:
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School Climate Preventative Strategies for All Students
Instructions: Identify your emphasis in school climate improvement. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__School-wide discipline plan__Classroom discipline plan__Review of Rights and Responsibilities and MPS Board Discipline and Truancy Policy__Parental Involvement Policy__School-Parent Compact__Posted Rules and Expectations__PBIS Cohort 1__Universal Screeners__Consequences defined__Preventative Program __Recognition Program__Family & Student Advocacy System (FTF)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Climate Interventions
Instructions: Identify intervention strategies for targeted students. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__FBA/BIP__Intervention hierarchy__Small group counseling__Daily behavioral report card__Check in, Check out / Check Connect__Monitoring individual student or small group data__High ratio of reaffirming statements/incentives__Restorative Practices (peer jury, small group/conferencing circles)__Peer Mediation __CST__Second Step (small group)__Steps to Respect (small group)__Ropes and Challenges (small group)__Life Skills Training__Family & Student Advocacy System (FTF)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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Parent and Family Involvement for School Climate
Schools must help teachers, principals, and other staff work well with parents.Standard 1: Communicating—Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.Standard 2: Parenting—Parenting skills are promoted and supported.Standard 3: Student Learning—Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.Standard 4: Student Volunteering—Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.Standard 5: School Decision-Making and Advocacy—Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.Standard 6: Collaborating with Community—Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.
Instructions: Identify how your school will provide assistance to families to help them understand academic standards and
assessments, and the educational program, which will help their children meet the standards. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Parental Involvement Policy__School-Parent Compact__Parent Informational Specialist training sessions on Rights & Responsibilities Handbook__Parent Reinstatement Conferences__School Social Worker Visits __Positive Home Contacts__Family Fun Night__Newsletters__Website(s)__Love and Logic__Parent trainings/informational sessions on school policies and programs__Involve parents in the development of school rules, expectations, and procedures__Involve parents in the school PBIS team__“Parents as a Resource Directory” to identify the available time and talents of parents and other volunteers to assist teachers and school staff __Academic Fairs for students and families __“Attendance Summit” for parents featuring speakers on the importance of student __attendance. __Recognition postcards for good or improved attendance__Family members volunteering as attendance monitors__Communications for all families on school goals for attendance and procedures
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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School Climate Professional DevelopmentInstructions: In the Strategies/Activities column, list the PD opportunities/strategies that are needed to implement the school
improvement strategies to reach the school climate goals. List the Targeted Groups the professional development is catered for (e.g., All Staff, Initial Educators, Grade Level
Groups). Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Targeted Groups
Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__CHAMPS__FBA/BIP__Intervention Hierarchy (tiered-interventions) and Matrix Development (defining expectations and consequences)__Research and Evidence-Based Interventions__PBIS__COMP__Restorative Practices__Love and Logic__CPI__Second Step__Steps to Respect__Ropes and Challenges__Life Skills Training__Problem Solving Process__Progress Monitoring/Data Analysis - necessary for all levels__Family & Student Advocacy System (FTF)
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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EARLY CHILDHOOD SECTION: Needs Assessment
Delete – If Not Needed
EARLY CHILDHOOD SECTION: Our Current Reality
Delete – If Not Needed
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EARLY CHILDHOOD SECTION: Goals, Measurable Objectives and Progress
Supports Strategic Goal #2: School staffs are supportive and responsive to students and families.
Early ChildhoodMeasurable Objective
Baseline Long Term Target
Annual Key Targets2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
By 2012, 100% of K3, K4 and K5 students will participate in a transition plan. 100% 50% 80% 100%
Benchmark Progress: Enter data results that show your ongoing progress toward the goal from district benchmarks and local assessments.
Benchmark Progress2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
K3 K4 K5 All K3 K4 K5 All K3 K4 K5 All
Report Benchmark Progress:
Performance Monitoring Data Source: Transition Performance Monitoring Tool
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PreK-K5 Early Childhood Program Transition – Strategies
Instructions: Identify your emphasis in the early childhood transition program. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Create a transition plan__Transition needs assessment questionnaires__Develop a transition plan__Initiate plan
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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PreK-K5 Early Childhood Program Transition – Family Involvement
Schools must help teachers, principals, and other staff work well with parents.Standard 1: Communicating—Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.Standard 2: Parenting—Parenting skills are promoted and supported.Standard 3: Student Learning—Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.Standard 4: Student Volunteering—Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.Standard 5: School Decision-Making and Advocacy—Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.Standard 6: Collaborating with Community—Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.
Instructions: Identify how your school will provide assistance to families to help with transition. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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PreK-K5 Early Childhood Program Transition – Professional DevelopmentInstructions: In the Strategies/Activities column, list the PD opportunities/strategies that are needed. List the Targeted Groups the professional development is catered for (e.g., All Staff, Initial Educators, Grade Level
Groups). Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy. Rate your school’s progress from the drop down menu.
Strategies/Activities Targeted Groups
Funding Considerations
Responsible Leadership
Implementation of Strategies
__Transitional Plans__Creating a safe and welcoming school environment
__ Not Initiating__ Initiating__ Implementing__ Institutionalizing
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PROGRESS MONITORING SECTION: Monthly Reporting
Learning Teams are responsible for monitoring the overall progress of the School Improvement Plan and its implementation for student achievement.
System of Support (SOS) Cluster teams will collaboratively support and monitor the school’s implementation of the School Improvement Plan
Instructions: Provide a succinct description of the school’s progress toward meeting the measurable objectives and implementation of
the strategies. Include description of student performance by subgroups. A cumulative section for bi-annual progress is also required.
Reporting – August through September
ReportingCategory
Monthly ProgressAugust September October
Literacy
Math
Attendance
Suspension
Graduation
Early Childhood
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Reporting – November through January
ReportingCategory
Monthly ProgressNovember December January
Literacy
Math
Attendance
Suspension
Graduation
Early Childhood
Reporting – February through April
ReportingCategory
Monthly ProgressFebruary March April
Literacy
Math
Attendance
Suspension
Graduation
Early Childhood
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Reporting – May through July
NOTE: June and July information only required for year-round schools.
ReportingCategory
Monthly ProgressMay June July
Literacy
Math
Attendance
Suspension
Graduation
Early Childhood
Bi-Annual Summary Reporting
NOTE: Period 1 includes from August to December; Period 2 includes January through May or July.
ReportingCategory
Bi-Annual Summary ReportingPeriod 1 Period 2
Literacy
Math
Attendance
Suspension
Graduation
Early Childhood
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SUPPLEMENTAL SECTION: IDEA Implementation of Compliance Plan
MPSCIFM #
CIFM Items Requiring Intervention2007-08 2008-09 CIFM Name and Descriptor for Items Identified for “Intensive Monitoring” in 2009-10
% %
Summary
Hypothesize:What is your STAFF doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your CIFM results?
What is your STAFF not doing that may have contributed to the results you are observing in your CIFM results?
CIFM Compliance Strategies
Instructions: Identify your emphasis to raise your CIFM scores to meet compliance. Describe specific resources needed to support this strategy. Identify school level staff responsible for this strategy.
MPSCIFM # Strategies/Activities Funding
ConsiderationsResponsible Leadership
Strategy Review Dates
Results of Strategy Review & Revisions
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SUPPLEMENTAL SECTION: SIFI Schools
Adequate Yearly Progress – School Review Summary
2009-10 Adequate Yearly ProgressMet AYP SIFI Status Student Populations that Missed AYP
Test Participation Yes / No Status1 Student Group2
Reading Yes / No Status1 Student Group2
Mathematics Yes / No Status1 Student Group2
Other Academic Indicator Select one of the other academic indicators, attendance or graduation.
Attendance (85%) Yes / No Status1 Provide Current Results
Graduation Yes / No Status1 Provide Current Results1 SIFI Status: Satisfactory, Missed AYP, Level 1, Level 1 Improved, Level 2, Level 2 Improved, Level 3, Level 3 Improved, Level 4, Level 4 Improved, Level 5, Level 5 Improved2 Student Groups: All Students, Black, not of Hispanic origin, Economically Disadvantaged
Report your schools AYP status. Additional information will be required depending on your SIFI status:
2009-10 Adequate Yearly Progress
Met AYP SIFI Status
School Status Yes / No Status1
1 SIFI Status: Satisfactory, Missed AYP, Level 1, Level 1 Improved, Level 2, Level 2 Improved, Level 3, Level 3 Improved, Level 4, Level 4 Improved, Level 5, Level 5 Improved
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Level 1 / Level 1 Improved
Date Received and reviewed sanction list with DIFI Supervisor. ______________
Level 2 / Level 2 Improved
Date Received and reviewed sanction list with DIFI Supervisor. ______________
Outline your initial corrective action plan.
Level 3 / Level 3 Improved
Date Received and reviewed sanction list with DIFI Supervisor. ______________
Describe the restructuring of your internal organization of school.
Date of restructuring _____________
Describe your school’s corrective action plan.
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Level 4 / Level 4 Improved
Date Received and reviewed sanction list with DIFI Supervisor. ______________
Implementation of Corrective Action Plan to begin on ____________
Describe a plan for restructuring (implemented if school moves to Level 5).
Level 5 / Level 5 Improved
Date Received and reviewed sanction list with DIFI Supervisor. ______________
Implementation of Restructuring Plan to begin on ____________
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