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Pioneer Elementary School0649

Continuous School

Improvement Plan

for the period ofJuly 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021

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Submitted by:

Ron Mullett, Principal Pioneer Elementary School Aug. 1, 2018

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Table of Contents

Committee Membership 3

Introduction 4

Corporate Mission Statement 8

School Mission and Belief Statements 8

Summary of Data 9

Conclusions 12

Student Achievement Goals 14

Specific Areas of Needed Improvement 16

Benchmarks for Progress 16

Goals and Strategies 17

Academic Honors and Core 40 22

Proposed Interventions 22

Professional Development Plan 23

Cultural Competency 28

Summary of Superintendent’s Recommendations 29

Certification of Superintendent’s Review 30

Documentation of Support by PCTA 31

Resolution by Pioneer Regional Board of School Trustees 32

Documentation of Annual Review 33

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Committee Membership

The following committee members comprise the School Improvement Committee:

Mr. Ron Mullett , Chair

Mrs. Deb Swartzell , Teacher

Mrs. Angie Manges , Teacher

Miss Callie Wyatt , Teacher

Mr. Todd Robertson , Teacher

Mrs. Karla Roeske , Teacher

Mrs. Kathy Funk , Teacher

Mrs. Stacey Farrer , Teacher

Mrs. Kim Schroder , Counselor

Mrs. Carrie Cripe , Parent

Mrs. Linnea Lebo , Community Members

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Introduction

Who we are . . .

Pioneer Elementary is located in north central Indiana in Royal Center, Cass County. It is one of only two schools within Pioneer Regional School Corporation. The building houses kindergarten through sixth grade. The other building is a junior/senior high school housing grades seven through twelve.

Royal Center is a small town, surrounded by farmland. Ninety-nine percent of the students ride a bus to school. A small portion of the student body comes from White County, but most of the student population is from Northern Cass County, including Boone, Harrison, Jefferson, and Noble townships.

The building itself has three major sections. The original two-story building was built in 1939. It presently houses a computer lab, office areas, the gym, a band room, and 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms. The second section was built in 1967 and houses a multipurpose room, the kitchen complex, the art room, our special education rooms, and four other regular classrooms. The third addition was completed in 1978, and houses 13 primary classrooms, a computer lab, and the library/media center. Two intermediate classes are housed in portable classrooms purchased in 1989, , as well as Corporation Data Specialist.

Over ninety-eight percent of the students are Caucasian. Forty-six percent of the students are on free or reduced lunch and textbook assistance. Average class size at Pioneer Elementary is twenty students per class.

Curriculum . . .

Indiana’s Academic Standards serve as the basic curriculum guide for Pioneer Elementary School. Aligning classroom instruction to those standards is an on-going process. Copies of all the standards are available in the main office. Standards specific to a grade level are stored in every classroom at that grade level. In addition, locally developed math and writing resource guides are available in each classroom.

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Assessments . . .

Pioneer Elementary School uses the following informal assessment tools to measure student progress:

▪ Reading Counts assessments

▪ Moby Max

▪ IXL

▪ Textbook assessments

▪ Teacher-developed assessments

▪ Bi-annual writing assessments

▪ Bi-annual math assessments

▪ Benchmark assessments

▪ Fountas & Pinnell LLI

Pioneer Elementary School uses the following formal assessment tools to measure student progress:

▪ ILearn (Grades 3 – 6)

▪ NWEA (Math, Reading, Language Arts – Grades K – 6)

▪ IREAD-3

The three formal assessments that will be used to determine school-wide and individual student performance are: ILearn, NWEA, and bi-annual writing and math assessments.

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Educational Programming . . .

A staff of 76 serves the 485 students. Currently the breakdown is such:

▪ Two sections of Basic Kindergarten

▪ Three sections of full-day Kindergarten

▪ Three sections of first grade

▪ Three sections of second grade

▪ Three sections of third grade

▪ Three sections of fourth grade

▪ Three sections of fifth grade

▪ Three sections of sixth grade

▪ Title One Reading Program (serving grades K – 6) – staffed by a full- time teacher and eight part-time aides

▪ One Special Education Resource Rooms – staffed by two full-time teachers and four part-time aides

▪ Full-time Physical Education, Art, Music teachers

▪ Full-time Librarian and one part-time aide

▪ Full-time Principal

▪ Full-time Data Specialist/Test Coordinator

▪ Full-time Counselor

▪ Full-time Speech/Hearing clinician

▪ RTI and EL aide

▪ Support Staff to include – school treasurer, school secretary, one full-time school nurse, administrative assistant, Technology Coordinator, two full-time IT assistants, custodians, transportation staff, and cafeteria staff.

▪ One full-time Instructional aides and four part-time Instructional aides

Pioneer Elementary School is part of the Logansport Area Joint Special Services Cooperative (LAJSSC). In addition to special education staff located in the building, there is access to specialists available through LAJSSC such as: physical therapists, occupational therapists and school psychologists. The majority of the

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special needs students are serviced within the building through inclusion services or the resource room.

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Pioneer Elementary School supports student achievement through the following curricular programs:

▪ Envision Math - Currently all grade students (grades K-6) will be using Envision Math.

▪ Title 1 – Currently, identified students in grades 1 through 4 receive one- on-one and/or small group instruction in Reading. Identified students in grades 1 through 6 receive one-on-one and/or small group instruction in Math. Kindergarten students receive instruction in their regular classroom. One teacher and eight paraprofessionals work with these students in reading, language arts and math depending on assessed need.

▪ Reading Counts - Currently all students participate voluntarily in this program. It is an assessment tool that provides a summary and analysis of results of comprehension tests students take on “real” books. It enables teachers to monitor both the quantity and quality of reading practice engaged in by their students. PES has found this program to have a positive influence on the reading achievement of our students.

▪ Simple Six - Simple Six is an instructional writing program that formally

teaches the rubric used for scoring writing. It also formulates thought process development, grammatical skills, and knowledge of the six components of writing and provides lessons on each.

▪ Macmillan McGraw-Hill – Currently all grade students (grades K-6) will

be using the Macmillan McGraw-Hill basal reading program. This change was made to better support the Indiana Reading standards.

▪ Moby Max – Currently using computer program Moby Max to reinforce

Math, Reading, and Language skills

▪ IXL—Currently using this program to reinforce Math and Language Skills

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Corporate Mission Statement

During the 2017-2018 school year PIoneer Regional School Corporation’s mission was updated.

The mission for Pioneer Regional School Corporation is to produce high performing student results by focusing on: Safe and Nurturing Learning Environment, Literacy, Master of Academic Standards, Service Learning, College, Career, and Life Readiness, and Extracurricular Excellence.

Core Values: High Expectations, High Achievement, Accountability, Evidence-Based Decision Making, Effective Communication, Strength of Character, Collaborative Leadership, Alignment, Responsibility to STakeholders, continuous Improvement.

School Mission and

Belief Statements

The following is the Pioneer Elementary School Mission Statement:

The mission of Pioneer Elementary School is to empower students to learn academic, physical, technical, creative, social, and life skills to reach their fullest potential. As parents, staff, and community, we strive to instill a desire for learning.

The Committee agrees on the following Belief Statements:

▪ Student success requires shared responsibilities of home, school, and

community with the active participation of the student

▪ Students will achieve optimally in an environment that is safe, nurturing,

challenging, and creative.

▪ Students will be exposed to the most up-to-date technology we can provide to

assist them in the growing technological society.

▪ Students will be encouraged to follow the lifelong guidelines of being truthful,

being trustworthy, showing respect, being active listeners, and doing their personal best.

▪ Staff members need appropriate professional development to enhance the

learning process.

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Summary of Data

This section contains a summary of data in the following areas:

▪ ISTEP+ Data

▪ NWEA Data

▪ Bi-Annual Writing Assessment Data

Attendance Rates and Enrollment Data

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The attendance rate is above the state average for all years shown.

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Enrollment at Pioneer Elementary has remained relatively stable for the last three years.

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Safe and Disciplined Learning Environment . . .

PES continues to focus on providing a safe and structured learning environment for all students. Video cameras are located on school buses and are reviewed as needed. A student handbook that is reviewed annually is provided to each student and staff members. All visitors must register at the office before proceeding through the building. Annual convocations and classroom lessons are arranged to discuss the issues of bullying and individual character.

PES has an established crisis intervention team. This team has developed a crisis intervention plan. This plan requires regular practice drills for all known emergencies and how to handle an actual emergency. A school crisis team is in place to implement a process for dealing with emergency issues that affect students and school personnel.

Professional Development . . .

The PES school improvement committee has determined that future professional development activities will be needed to support its behavioral, mathematical and language art goals. Professional Development will be discussed in detail on page 22.

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Student Achievement GoalsGoal 1 – Pioneer students will use technology daily to benefit the learning process.

▪ Students will use iPad/Chromebook apps with teacher assistance.

▪ Students will use websites with teacher assistance.

▪ Students will be able to access school-approved internet sites.

▪ Students will be able to create presentations, portfolios, etc. using iPads.

▪ Students will be able to use the Smart Board in the classroom.

▪ Students will be able to use their iPad/Chromebook as a resource.

▪ Students will be able to test on their iPad/ Chromebook.

Goal 2 – All Pioneer students will maintain math skills as measured by ISTEP+(ILearn) and show improvements as measured by NWEA and benchmark assessments:

▪ Each student in grades 3 – 6 will show annual improvement on the Math portion

of the ISTEP+(ILearn).

▪ Each student in grades K – 6 will show annual improvement on the Math portion

of the NWEA and benchmark assessments

Goal 3 – All Pioneer students will maintain language skills as measured by ISTEP+(ILearn) and show improvements as measured by NWEA and benchmark assessments:

▪ Each student in grades 3 – 6 will show annual improvement on the Language Arts

portion of the ISTEP+(ILearn).

▪ Each student in grades K – 6 will show annual improvement on the Reading

portions of the NWEA and benchmark assessments.

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Goal 4 – Pioneer students will show improvements in behavior and social skills. Using LIfelong guidelines:

▪ Students will be an Active Listener.

▪ Students will show Trustworthiness.

▪ Students will show Truthfulness.

▪ Students will not put each other down.

▪ Students will do their Personal Best.

▪ Students will follow LIFESKILLS.

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Specific Areas of

Needed Improvement

See summary of data section for ISTEP+, NWEA, bi-annual writing assessment, and unique local insights.

Benchmarks for Progress

It is the goal of Pioneer Elementary that all students will be able to use technology consistently in the classroom. To this end, the benchmarks for progress will be:

2018 – 2019 – Use technology 20% of their instructional day.

2018 - 2019 – Take Ipads/Chromebooks home daily to use for homework each day.

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Goals and Strategies

Technology Goal: All Pioneer students will be able to use technology.

▪ Students will use iPad/Chromebook apps with teacher assistance.

▪ Students will use websites with teacher assistance.

▪ Students will be able to access internet.

▪ Students will be able to create presentations, portfolios, etc. using

iPads/Chromebooks.

▪ Students will be able to use the Smart Board in the classroom.

▪ Students will be able to use their iPad/Chromebook as a resource.

▪ Students will be able to test on their iPad/Chromebook.

Technology Strategies: Teachers will teach, monitor, and reinforce students’ technology use.

▪ Teachers will teach students how to access apps on their

iPads/Chromebooks.

▪ Teachers will teach students how to use iPad/Chromebook as a reference

tool.

▪ Teachers will monitor internet use on the iPad/Chromebook.

▪ Teachers will show students best websites for student learning.

▪ Teachers with Smart Board will teach students how to use the Smart Board.

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Math Goal 1: The top 75% of our subgroup (white students) will show growth in Math skills as demonstrated by: Students will show growth on ILearn MathStudents will show growth on NWEA Math

Math Goal 2: Of our subgroup (Students with Disabilities) will show growth in Math skills as demonstrated by:

Students will show growth on ILearn MathStudents will show growth on NWEA Math

Math Goal 3: All Pioneer students will show improvement in math skills as demonstrated by:

▪ Students will maintain at or above the state average on the Math portion of

ILearn.

▪ Each student in grades K – 6 will show annual improvement on the Math portion

of the NWEA and benchmark assessments

Math Strategy: Staff members will develop different teaching strategies to better meet the needs of students in:

1. Computation2. Word Problem Application

Activities:

▪ Every classroom teacher will utilize best practices for math instruction

▪Every classroom teacher will be encouraged to make use of the Math Resource Guide. The

guide provides materials and lessons based on the Indiana Academic Standards and is available in each classroom

▪ Every math teacher will incorporate at least 45 minutes of daily math instruction

which will include:1. Use Rocket Math or Fact Fluency in the primary grades2. Pearson Realize3. Use of manipulatives when appropriate4. An increased emphasis on problem solving experiences, including specific

instruction, practice, and application of problem solving strategies.5. An emphasis on connecting math concepts to other subject areas and to

real life6. Ample opportunities for repetition and memorization of math facts and

computation skills.

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▪ Every classroom teacher will use a math vocabulary consistent with Indiana's

Academic standards as well as ILearn, NWEA, and benchmark tests.

▪ Every classroom teacher will participate in grade level collaboration meetings

once a month in which improved math instruction will be the focus. Sharing of ideas, concerns, and strategies will be an integral part of this meeting.

▪ Remedial math assistance will be provided to every student who does not pass

the math portion of the ILearn test. This will be either through remediation or Title I classes, or summer school.

▪ Classroom teachers are encouraged to use Moby Max, IXL, or Pearson Realize

Instructional Resources to enhance student learning.

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LIterature Goal 1: From 2018-2021, All Pioneer students will show 5% annual growth in literacy skills based on PRSC approved assessments.

Literature Strategies:

▪ Every classroom teacher (K-4) and Language Arts teacher (5-6) will incorporate at

least 30 minutes of daily writing which will include:1. modeling and teaching the writing process2. modeling and teaching language conventions3. conferencing, both with peers and teachers4. multiple student writing opportunities in which topics/prompts are both

teacher selected and student selected.5. opportunities for sharing and publishing6. journal writing7. use literary response within each classroom

▪ Every classroom teacher will participate in grade level collaborative meetings

once a month in which improved writing instruction will be the focus. Sharing of ideas, concerns, and strategies will be an integral part of this meeting.

Classroom teachers are encouraged to use Moby Max, IXL, or internet based literature program. Instructional Resources to enhance student learning.

▪ Every classroom teacher will incorporate the use of technology into their writing

instruction as much as possible and in accordance with the academic standards. This includes experiences with word processing and the Internet

▪ Classroom teachers will be encouraged to use community volunteers to assist

students in writing projects as guest speakers, conferencing, or publishing helpers.

▪ Exemplary student writing will be showcased at special events such as: Parent

Day, Grandparents Day, Fall & Spring Arts Festival, Science Fair, and Awards Day.

▪ Exemplary student writing will be showcased through essay contest

entries, postings on Web pages, and included in parent newsletters.

▪ Every classroom teacher will be encouraged to share successful writing tips

and strategies during monthly staff meetings

▪ Every classroom teacher in grades K-6 will be encouraged to make use of

the literary response materials located in the RTI resource file cabinet.

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▪ Every classroom teacher in grades K-6 will be encouraged to utilize the

literary response questions at the end of each story in our current reading series.

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ISTEP+/ILearn Benchmarks:

• By spring 2018, 55% 3-5 students will be at Pass or Pass+ on the ISTEP+/ English Language Arts Assessment.

• By spring 2019, 60% 3-5 students will be at Pass or Pass+ on the ISTEP+/ILearn English Language Arts Assessment.

• By spring 2020, 65% 3-5 students will be at Pass or Pass+ on the ISTEP+/ILearn English Language Arts Assessment.

NWEA Benchmarks:

• By Spring 2018, 60% of K-5 students will be at or above grade level median on NWEA Reading Assessment as determine by NWEA Placement Guidelines.

• By Spring 2019, 65% of K-5 students will be at or above grade level median on NWEA Reading Assessment as determine by NWEA Placement Guidelines.

• By Spring 2020, 70% of K-5 students will be at or above grade level median on NWEA Reading Assessment as determine by NWEA Placement Guidelines.

IREAD -3 Benchmark: • By spring of 2018, 80% of student will pass IREAD-3 Assessment.

• By spring of 2019, 85% of student will pass IREAD-3 Assessment. • By spring of 2020, 90% of student will pass IREAD-3 Assessment.

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Academic Honors and Core 40

This will not be discussed, as it does not apply to Pioneer Elementary School.

Proposed Interventions

Summer school is held for four hours each day at the end of the school year for students in grades K-3 prior to the IREAD re-take.

Title I provides additional support in reading for selected students in grades one through four for reading, and in math for students in grades one through six. There are three licensed teachers and two full-time aides working with the Title I program. All students who do not successfully pass ISTEP+/ILearn are enrolled in Title I programs.

A well-balanced educational curriculum is provided for all special needs students. Inclusion is the current focus of PES. Identified students remain in the classroom for instructional learning. Not only are students learning academically, but they also are learning social interaction skills.

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Conclusions

Parental Participation in the School . . .

Parental participation at PES can be found in all aspects of the educational process. Each room has two room mothers that assist throughout the year. Parent volunteers read to students on a daily basis, serve on annual book adoption committees, help on special event days, such as popcorn day and field trips, and many parents serve as coaches on school sponsored academic bowls and sport teams. PES has a strong PTO, with many parent volunteers participating in this organization. PES hosts an annual meet the teacher night, along with Title One parent meetings. Each year, a volunteer directory is available for all staff members.

Technology as a learning tool . . .

PES is continuing to make strides in the use of technology in its school. Students in grades K-6 have access to iPads/Chromebooks in the classroom. We moved to 1-1 in our classrooms in 2014. Every classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard.

Teachers are incorporating computer-based research projects into their classrooms. This research may be presented as a Word document, PowerPoint presentation, or a verbal report. To utilize modern technology, each classroom is equipped with Internet access and a SmartBoard, thus enabling teachers to teach from many sources.

iPads/Chromebooks are used 1-1 in classrooms K-6. Teachers utilize devices with their daily curriculum. Students utilize devices to enhance their learning. Teachers will continue to research and implement additional applications for use with iPads/Chromebooks to make their classroom more efficient.

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Professional Development Plan

Pioneer Elementary's professional development plan adheres to the core principles of professional development. All planned professional development activities will address and directly impact student learning in the specific areas of identified need. The activities planned will encourage teachers to expand their current teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of all students in the areas of problem solving, computation, and writing. All members of Pioneer Elementary teaching staff will be included in professional development activities. The professional development plan will engage teachers in a variety of approaches in order to maximize learning for all participants and encourage risk-taking. The plan contains components and features that meet the staffs identified needs as indicated by our needs assessment. Research by Keys, Lindquist, Lambdin, Smith, and Suydam (Helping Children Learn Mathematics) supports goal one. Research by Graham, MacArthur, and Fitzgerald (Best Practices in Writing Instruction) supports goal two. Research by Kinnucan-Welsch, Rosemary, and Grogan (Accountability by Design in Literacy Professional Development) supports goal three. Research from (FOCUS by MIke Schmoker) supports goal 2.Grade level collaboration encourages dialogue, reflection, mentoring, and coaching. Cross grade level collaboration can help teachers learn effective teaching methods in an environment of collegiality within our own school community. The timeline provided shows that the professional development activities are ongoing and represent the school's commitment to improving student learning. Finally, staff members will have ample opportunity to evaluate the professional activities and provide valuable input in order to better meet their needs.

Professional Development Goals . . .

Goal #1 Pioneer Teaching Staff will develop and implement effective strategies to utilize technology in the classroom.

Goal #2 Pioneer teaching staff will develop and implement effective teaching strategies in order to improve student learning in the area of computation and problem solving in mathematics.

Goal #3 Pioneer teaching staff will develop and implement effective teaching strategies in order to improve student learning in literary response.

Goal #4 Pioneer teaching staff will develop and implement effective strategies in order to promote good behavior and social skills.

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Professional Development Activities . . .

2016 – 2018

AUGUST 2018Meet your Teacher RTI planning sessionGrade-level collaboration meetingsMonthly staff meeting - Presentation of school improvement initiatives for 2018-2021NWEA Fall testing K – 6RTI committee meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

SEPTEMBER 2018

PIVOT training – module for accumulating students’ testing results as well as Individualized program informationPre-test for bi-annual math standards assessmentMonthly staff meetingRTI committee meetingDiscussion with School Improvement Plan committee on how to develop and implement strategies to improve behavior and social skills.Grade level collaboration meetingsDiscussion with School Improvement Plan committee on how to develop and implement strategies to improve Literary Response.Wednesday collaborations (am)

OCTOBER 2018

Review ISTEP data with staffPre-test for bi-annual writing assessmentGrade level collaboration meetingsMonthly staff meeting- Sharing tips and strategies – Literary Response, Behavior modification, and social skillRTI committee meetingParent/Teacher conferencesIn-service on how to analyze at NWEA and ISTEP test scores.Wednesday collaborations (am)

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NOVEMBER 2018

Monthly staff meetingGrade level collaboration meetingsRTI committee meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

DECEMBER 2018

Monthly staff meeting - Sharing tips and strategies – Literary ResponseQuarterly assessment of targeted math standardsGrade level collaboration meetingsNWEA Winter testingRTI meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

JANUARY 2019

Grade level collaboration meetingsMonthly staff meetingLiteracy training K-6RTI meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

FEBRUARY 2019

Monthly staff meetingGrade level collaboration meetingsBegin ILearn testing strategiesRTI meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

MARCH 2019

Grade level collaboration meetingsMonthly staff meetingCross grade level meetings: analysis of curriculum strengths/weaknessesILearn testingRTI committee meetingWednesday collaborations (am)

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APRIL 2019

Post-test bi-annual writingScoring bi-annual writing assessment.Monthly staff meetingNWEA spring testingRTI committee meetingGrade level collaboration meetingsILearn testingWednesday collaborations (am)

MAY 2019

Monthly staff meetingAnalyze results of bi-annual writing assessmentsupdate student files (writing samples, all test scores, grade records, etc)update RTI file on PIVOTWednesday collaborations (am)

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Evaluation of Professional Development . .

Pioneer staff members will evaluate the professional development plan by:Reflect new knowledge gained through improved quality of lesson plans, aligned with the Indiana State Standards.Improve ILearn and NWEA scores in math computation and problem solvingComplete opinion surveys following professional development activities.

Support those activities with their attendance.Reflect knowledge gained through implementing various available technology options.

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Cultural Competency

Ethnic Groups . . .

Due to changes in our ethnic mixture at Pioneer Elementary School, PES is in the process of creating and implementing an ENL program that meets the state requirements and addresses the students’ needs.

Exceptional Learners . . .

Currently Pioneer Elementary School serves the special education students in one resource room. The room is staffed by two special education teachers and five paraprofessionals. Students are mainstreamed according to their individual education plans. Special education staff will be included in all professional development activities to insure continuity in all educational environments.

Gifted learners are grouped in reading classes in grades 1 – 6. Voluntary academic programs are available to challenge students in the areas of Math, Spelling, and Geography.

Waived Statutes and Rules

The following are a list of statutes and rules that have been waived by the Indiana Department of Education:

Pioneer Elementary School is making no requests for the waiving of any statutes or rules.

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Summary of Superintendent’s Recommendations

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Certification of Superintendent’s Review

Step 1 Completion

The committee, comprised of the building principal, administrators, teachers,

parents, and community member(s), has submitted the school’s initial plan to the superintendent by March 1st.

Signature of Building Principal Date of Submission for Superintendent Review

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Step 2 Completion

The superintendent has reviewed the plan to ensure that the plan aligns with the school’s corporation’s mission, goals, and expectations. The superintendent has made written recommendations regarding how the plan should be revised. The superintendent has returned the plan and recommendations for revision to the committee by April 1st.

Signature of Superintendent Date of Return

Step 3 Completion

The school improvement committee has considered the recommendations of the superintendent and revised the plan at their discretion. The final plan has been presented to the superintendent and the school board by May 1st.

Signature of Building Principal Date of Return

This school improvement plan has been reviewed in accordance with the timelines established under I.C. 20-10.2-3-2.

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Documentation of Support by PCTA

As required by 511 IAC 6.2-3-3 we, as representatives of the Pioneer Classroom Teachers Association, have reviewed and are in support of the Professional Development section of the Continuous School Improvement Plan for Pioneer Elementary.

Signature of Representative

Signature of Representative

Date

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Resolution by Pioneer Regional Board of School Trustees

This resolution is adopted by the Board of School Trustees of the Pioneer Regional School Corporation, Cass County, Indiana.

WHEREAS a three year Continuous School Improvement Plan has been developed and coordinated by the building principal with input from a committee of persons which included the principal, teachers, parents, students, and community member(s) for Pioneer Elementary School, and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has reviewed the plan to ensure that the plan aligns with the school corporation’s mission statement, goals, and expectations, andWHEREAS the governing body is required under Indiana Law to review said plan, and

WHEREAS the governing body reviewed this plan on at the

Administration Building located at 413 S. Chicago St., Royal Center, IN 46978.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body will submit this plan to the Indiana Department of Education as required under 511AC 6.2-3-5 Sec. 5 and directs that a copy of this plan remain on file for public review in the office of the building principal.

Attest: Board of School Trustees:

Superintendent

_ , President

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_ , Vice-President

_ , Secretary

_ , Member

_ , Member

_ , Member

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Documentation of Annual Review

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