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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 2015-2016

Priority Goal I: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE STATUS

Increase our students’ interest and preparedness in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through integrated project based learning opportunities Infuse STEM concepts to enhance elementary curriculum Add third high school STEM course Identify and retain highly qualified Science and/or math teachers to teach STEM Obtain all needed course materials including required technology for new course offering

High, middle, and elementary school principals and the Superintendent will monitor STEM program offerings with an effort for continuous improvement Create additional learning opportunity one-day per week before or after school Review PLTW curricular offerings Recruitment Grant opportunities KEF funding

A) HS and MS-Monitor new and existing STEM courses with the intent of supporting staff B) Schedule and conduct mid and end of year collaborative meetings with staff to measure the need for support C) ES-Planning meeting to discuss next steps in the elementary STEM offerings Implement PLTW curricular concepts PLTW Curriculum Master Schedule Job Fair PA Reap Identify course needs based on PLTW recommendations and teacher input

A) Group facilitators, High and middle school principals B) Group facilitators, High and middle school principals and staff C) Group facilitators, Elementary principals, elementary summer school STEM teacher, and Superintendent Group facilitators, Elementary Principals & Math Supervisor Group facilitators and Superintendent/Principal STEM Teachers Group facilitators, Human Resources Director, and High School Administration Group facilitators, Dan Maguire, and STEM Teachers

A) August 2015-June 2016 B) January 2016-June 2016 C) January 2017 January 2016 August 2015 August 2015 June 2015

Complete Complete Complete Complete Added Civil Engineering and Architecture Added one mathematics/STEM teacher Complete

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Priority Goal I: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE STATUS

Increase time students will engage in STEM class

Adjust core schedule

Reschedule as follows: Grade 6 – Design and Modeling Grades 6 & 7 – Flight and Space Graded Automation and Robotics

Middle School Principal and designated staff members

August 2015

Every middle school student will participate in STEM for one entire grading period per year.

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Priority Goal II: Additional Learning Opportunities

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE STATUS

Provide additional learning opportunities for all students in order to expand student interests and improve student achievement.

A) Provide remediation to students in need of extra assistance. B) Provide enrichment to students in need of additional challenge. C) Provide competitive academic experiences for students.

Refine ALO offerings as necessary to address target areas identified for remediation. Disseminate information about additional learning opportunities. Implement ALOs to address target areas. Refine ALO offerings as necessary to address enrichment target areas. Disseminate information about additional learning opportunities. Implement ALOs to address target areas. Refine ALO offerings as necessary to address competitive target areas. Disseminate information about additional learning opportunities. Implement ALOs to address target areas.

Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals

Summer 2015 September 2015, January 2016, and April/May 2016 Ongoing Summer 2015 September 2015, January 2016, and April/May 2016 Ongoing Summer 2015 September 2015, January 2016, and April/May 2016 Ongoing

Completed. Elementary Summer School has increased enrollment from 100 students to 250 students. Completed Completed After school STEM opportunities have been provided for studetns in grades K-5. Summer STEM opportunities have been offered for grades 4 and 5 Completed Completed Completed Completed

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Priority Goal III: Blended Learning

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Establish 21st

Century Learning Environment

2015-16

A) KCSD Expectations for Integration

B) KCSD Infused 21st

Century Curriculum Framework

Communicate teacher- established minimum expectations for integrating best practice in the use of technology to assure consistency across grade level/subject area/course, based upon feedback and data from 2015-16 integration and pilot evaluation, ultimately based upon the impact on student achievement.

Progress surrounding each goals established by each team to be monitored on an ongoing basis and modified accordingly.

Infusion of Core Standards,

ISTE’s 21st

Century Skills and CIPA requirements, including required skills to be mastered at each grade level, seamlessly integrated into the existing curriculum creating a manageable and progressive scope and sequence of skills and concepts, K-12.

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Group Facilitators and KCSD Technology Committee

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Group Facilitators and KCSD Technology Committee

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE

*Revised Annually

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE *Revised Annually

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED *Integrated Winter 2016

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Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

C) KCSD Technology Professional Development Model

Identify critical focus areas where PD is needed to be refined each year based upon instructional demands and emerging technologies, in addition to areas in need of improvement based upon survey data and District instructional goals.

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Supervisor of Info Systems, Group Facilitators and KCSD Technology Committee

FALL 2015/ COMPLETE

*Revised Annually

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Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Creating Landscape for Blended Learning Opportunities

Y2 (2015-16)

A) *Framework Based upon “Creating Conditions for Success”, d. BL Implementation Guide

Strategy and Timeline

Instructional Models

Establish BL Steering Committee Administer BL & Technology Parent Survey Administer KMS Accessibility Survey Administer KHS Technology & Personalized Learning Teacher Survey Administer KHS Technology & Personalized Learning Student Survey Refine Action Plan and timeline for KCSD Blended Learning Initiative: Research & Exploration > Communication & Collaboration > Piloting > Refining > Implementation > Improvement > Expansion > Refining

Become familiar with the various models of Blended Learning Establish minimum expectations for teachers and participating students, including accountability expectations and address potential barriers.

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Supervisor of Information Systems, Group Facilitators and Members of the Blended Learning Steering Committee

SPRING 2016 / INITIATED

WINTER 2015 / COMPLETE

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE

*Ongoing

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE *Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

1. BL Steering Subcommittee formed as part of District Tech Committee, needs to be reformed 2. Conducted ongoing research & reviewed local and vendor offerings (see below): Research Resources: a. Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Innovation *BL Definitions b. Is K–12 blended learning disruptive? An introduction to the theory of hybrids c. Resources shared during Steering Committee d. Blended Learning Implementation Guide (Foundation for Excellence in Education) e. Blended Learning: 4 Blended Learning Models, YouTube Video

Offerings • Brandywine Virtual Academy Course Offerings (Tuition varies) •Edmentum (Plato) Course Catalog (BL opportunities)

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Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Funding

Communication/Collaboration

Exploration of how blended learning opportunities can fit into existing schedule and environment.

Collaborative efforts with Extended Opportunities and Languages Strategic Groups

Continue research and exploring models and resources surrounding LMS options.

Consider implications for the model(s) to be implemented including LMS system, infrastructure, devices, human capital, (project management), and facilities.

Determine District resources available then investigate alternative sources of funding including local businesses and organizations.

Reach out to students, parents and community to establish communication including identifying the rationale, vision and implementation plan for the KCSD Blended Learning initiative.

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, , Group Facilitators and Members of the Blended Learning Steering Committee

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE

*Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE

*Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / COMPLETE *Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

Offerings (continued): •BVIU, K-12 Online Course Offerings

• Canvas Network

• Coursera Course Selection

• Future Learn

• AC Online Contact School District Implementing Mass Customized Learning Models

Pequea Valley SD

South Western SD

Central York SD

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Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Platform and Content

Devices

Course facilitators to establish and maintain ongoing communication, conferencing with students daily, offering support and checking status of program completion.

Based upon needs and blended Learning model to be implemented, identify LMS platform(s) to contact and establish demo accounts for evaluation. Be sure to include content area teachers in review and evaluation process.

Evaluate LMS using criteria identified by group and select provide with highest rank

Review features of next generation LMS platforms

Based upon the selected LMS platform, determine specifically what students will need to accomplish and the content that will be accessed to facilitate production.

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Supervisor of Information Systems, Group Facilitators and Members of the Blended Learning Steering Committee

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / INITIATED *Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / INITIATED *Ongoing Review

SPRING 2016 / INITIATED *Ongoing Review

INITIATED *Ongoing Review

Initiatives Implemented Related to Blended Learning Integration

World Languages (German 4), Student Portfolios, extending to Spanish

Individual Online Courses

Flexible Delivery Method Investigation

Health/PE Learning Modules

KHS Google Classroom Initiative

Elementary Gifted Program

Initiatives Addressing Accessibility Kennett ConnectED initiative

Loaner Laptop Program Expansion

STEM Loaner Laptop Expansion

Extended Hours for Families

Single Sign On Solution

ISP & Community Partnerships

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 2015-2016 Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Staffing and Development

Progress Monitoring

Program Evaluation and Implementation Plan Establish

Identify solutions to facilitating blended learning initiative for the pilot program, then considerations for subsequent years considering differentiated staffing, in collaboration with KEF, considering (individuals from several levels; paraprofessionals, administrators and teachers).

Establish prof. development plan, consistent with KCSD Technology PD Plan to provide training concerning expectations surrounding the initiative including effective classroom management and communication strategies, in addition to the LMS platform itself.

Progress Monitoring via conferencing and/or monitoring progression via LMS Establish criteria for evaluating newly integrated programs Identify areas in need of modification Considerations for expansion, based upon nee, abiding by the framework identified for implementation

Curriculum Supervisors, Supervisor of Technology, Supervisor of Information Systems, Members of KEF Executive Team, Group Facilitators and Members of the Blended Learning Steering Committee

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

POSTPONED, 2015-16

Attended/Facilitated trainings / workshops, and meetings with faculty & staff (see below) ISTE National Conference CCIU Tech Directors’ Meetings, Symposiums & Workshops CCIU Curriculum Council/Tech Leadership KHS: Individual meetings with Teachers as well as Department meetings to plan, implement and refine integration of BL approach.

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 2015-2016 Priority Goal III: Blended Learning (Continued)

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE / STATUS RESOURCES / NOTES

Staffing and Development

Evaluation

Modification/Expansion

Identify personnel and strategies for management of accounts and content management in Learning Management System. Consider teachers within a course of study to manage content and provide support for students, and the Information Systems Department to manage the accounts.

Provide professional development and training sessions for all involved, including teacher facilitators who support the program, students and also parents.

Evaluation of pilot programs outside of the school day based upon specific criteria and feedback from all involved, including teacher, parents, students and LMS representative.

Modify implementation for following year based upon evaluation, including recommendations to LMS for improvements prior to implementation the following year.

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

SPRING 2016 / POSTPONED

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Priority Goal IV: Parent Involvement

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE STATUS

Facilitate parent involvement in order to create a consistent culture of learning aimed at improving student achievement.

A) Provide services to parents in the creation of a culture of learning to facilitate home to school connections. B) Create a welcoming atmosphere in all schools that provides a comfort zone to all parents and visitors.

Pilot a Parent Training/Resource Center at Mary D. Lang, Bancroft, New Garden, Kennett Middle, and Kennett High, taking into account the Greenwood pilot findings and survey results. Continue with Greenwood pilot of the Parent Training/Resource Center. Promote/disseminate information about Parent Training/Resource Center. Review findings from pilot programs and recommend changes for the next school year. Examine parent survey results. Recommend changes based upon survey findings. Plan to implement changes based upon recommendations. Initiate the Parent Engagement Task Force

Group facilitators and School Staff Group facilitators and Greenwood School Staff Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals Group facilitators and District Administration Group facilitators and District Administration Group facilitators, District Administration and School Principals

Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016

Completed, Greenwood will continue the use of the Parenting Resource Center. Complete Complete Complete Complete Parents view those that work in our school offices as welcoming and friendly Bi-lingual office staff hired at Greenwood

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Priority Goal IV: Parent Involvement

PRIORITY/GOAL AREA STRATEGY ACTIVITIES PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE STATUS

Arrange to have graduates that immigrated to the United States and are now in college speak to parents of pre-school and elementary students about the opportunities for those who attend Kennett schools. Parent involvement task force developed to create more opportunities to encourage parent involvement

Complete Complete