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LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
“Commitment to Children”
Overview ofAdvancED District Accreditation
District Accreditation How does it all fit together?
District Vision, Mission, Beliefs
School Vision, Mission, Beliefs
District Plan (Goals)
School Improvement Plan
District AlignmentLimestone County Schools…
A School System not a System of Schools!
District Vision, Mission, Beliefs
District Improvement Plan
School Vision, Mission, Beliefs
School Improvement Plan
LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM“Commitment to Children”
“The QAR team does not evaluate at the school level because the system should be evaluating the schools all of the time.”
AdvancEd
Builds the capacity of a system and its schools to increase and sustain student learning
Inspires a culture of learning and collaboration
Supports accountability requirements and strengthens efforts to meet them
Is continuous vs episodic -Getting better is embedded in the way you do things
Promotes a systems approach
Encourages reflective practice
Ensures continuity and collaborative planning for improvement that is anchored in a common vision
Examines how all the processes and functions of the system work in concert Provides the district and community with validation and recognition for improvement efforts
Provides the district with recommendations that are designed to further the district’s effort to improve
Is cost effective for districts and schools
Three
Components• Accreditation Standards The district provides evidence
of meeting the Accreditation
Standards for Quality Systems
Evidence/demonstration,
NOT documentation.• Continuous ImprovementThe district articulates, implements, and monitors a
systematic process of continuous improvement.
• Quality AssuranceThe district implements methods that provide for quality assurance at the system and school levels.
The district hosts a SACS Quality Assurance Review Team: April 19-22, 2009
LIMESTONE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
“Commitment to Children”
Executive Summary Report
AdvancED District Accreditation
Preview of Executive Summary Report
• Section I: Introduction
• Section II: Profile
• Section III: District Accreditation Standards
• Section IV: Peer – to – Peer Practice
• Section V: Quality Assurance
• Section VI: Conclusion
West Limestone High SchoolCharlotte Craig, Principal
Owens Elementary SchoolCleo Miller, Principal
School Leadership TeamSharon Ferguson Vicki CurtisJan Holt Marla WilliamsKerry Gowan Tammy BrittonTara Tipper Shana GantMisty Alexander Sueann HobbsAmanda Thomas Jennifer SmithKathy Atkins Myrtle CaudleDebbie Appleton Debbie PorterJimmy Biggs Lauren Wooten
Zebbra GreenNatalia Dooley
Mary RobinsonTara Bachus
Jan TribbleRobbie Lauderdale
Debbie OwensDonna Morris
Karen TuckerShanon Kyser
Jack MullinsSharon GallienDianne Berzett
School Leadership TeamCarla McPeters Joanne GromekJohnny Bachus Sharon WallaceKelley Lewter Jennifer SmithSuzanne Bates Carla DawsPatsy Rogers Stacy CookDiana Downs Lisa DavisBrian English Ricky GreenSandra Blankenship Marsha BlankenshipLunetta Reyer Kevin WardPatti Seibert Bevin Forsyth
Tanner High SchoolBilly Owens, Principal
Reid Elementary SchoolDr. Casey Lewis, Principal
Creekside Elementary SchoolMatt Scott, Principal
East Limestone High SchoolDennis Black, Principal
Johnson Elementary SchoolJoan Austin, Principal
School Leadership TeamVince Green Sheila KnoxGlen Garner Pam PepperTonia Wilburn Cynthia LeSueurKaren Brown Sherry MorrowCarol Goode Jaime EmersonRicky Langford Kristin AndrewsMary Beth Smith Christy WhiteDeana Hollaway Annie KnightNancy Engle Nancy ShoresFaye Hill
School Leadership TeamAllison Usery Mary KellyTerry Whitt Mitzi FaulknerLatricia Smith Brenda DurhamElizabeth Anderson Tonia WilburnHolly Kelley Pamela MarshallMichelle Davis Tina WiggsLynn Hodges Maria ZamoraLindsey McBay Deidre MullinsMatt Taylor Dana Womack
School Leadership TeamRandy Hamilton Suzy CarterHappy Alexander Lori EdgemonRobye Andrews Denise WoodDawn Harper Wendy WallaceAngielean Stokes Atona BroussardAmy Goff Heather JewellBeverly Toney Paul HargroveRhonda Hilbert Matthew KyleCheryl Greene Joe ShunnarahDianne Borden Denise WoodLeslie Pace Margaret KelleyJordan Scruggs Cade WeinerGrayson Edgemon Anna Shunnarah
School Leadership TeamRenea DavisSharon DalyJohn Kinney
Wendy GoldenDehone ToneyVicki Ferrara
Elaine LauderdaleRita Schrimsher
Laura HaggenmakerTammy Aldridge
Jack BrannonCharity Hagenmaker
Anna Black
School Leadership TeamDebbie Poland
Rebecca ValenzuelaCynthia NewtonKim Scoggins
Marlis VermilionAngie MacklinLisa McCulleyKaye McFarlenDavid Savoie
Cedar Hill Elementary SchoolHarold Johns, Principal
Ardmore High SchoolTommy Hunter, Principal
Elkmont High SchoolMickey Glass, Principal
Piney Chapel Elem. SchoolBill Hardyman, Principal
Clements High SchoolDonald Wilson, Principal
Career Technical CenterStan Davis, Director
School Leadership TeamKim McKay Amanda MadewellDonna Cotton Mary ZayedRebecca Taylor Troy ReedRoger Cobb Betsye SpencerKim Campbell Krystle LandtroopEmily Emerson Terri TiemannDonna Randolph Traci Young
School Leadership TeamRusty Bates Ronda GarnerJamie Smith Dana Rhinehart Judi Atchley Pam EmersonSandra Chafin Linda McMellonMike Jackson Rebecca TaylorTom Stevenson Betsye SpencerAmanda Kirk Donna Jo CurtisMary Albro Crystal BoggsJeff Hodges
School Leadership TeamPat Gartman Kenny JordanTroy Rogers Doug WarnerAmy Swinea Anita BatesBeth Bates Kelley ComptonChelsea Gant Cindy WalesGreg Sutton Joey Thompson
Kim Shores Shane CarpenterRegina Clem Marcy MitchellBeverly Henley Shelia FiledsRebecca Taylor Tracy ComptonFarrah Simpson Lauren CampbellHayden Miller Emma Cooper
School Leadership TeamAngie Barnes Kay NelmsBrenda Carter Natalia DooleyTina Murphy Jennifer CarrAmanda Vining Sherry LannomNancy Norman Donna MosleyTraci Cherry
School Leadership TeamLori Brocato Jody BrownSandra Bass Kelly AndersonRenee Begg Laura TaylorMarinda Dees Leanne HudlestonAmanda Moss Thomas YoungAndrea Swan Karen CarterDana Jackson Tina DownsAndrew Gentry Frank HutchinsonKelly Kelsoe Tammy MossAngie White Debbie HoffmanDanny Rosson Rita RossonAustin White Austin Welborn
School Leadership TeamFred Richter Rusty Strickland Chris Bole Mia Black Dwight Collins Charles Durham Tom Hill Anthony Mitchell Lynn Persell Gayle Black Cliff Smith Gia Russell
Dr. Barry Carroll, SuperintendentMr. Mike Owens,
Assistant Superintendent
Limestone County School System COST Accountability Roundtable
Rubric• Highly Functional – the district is exceptional in
its demonstration of the standard and exhibits practices not commonly found in other districts.
• Operational – the district is demonstrating the standard and using practices you would find in other good districts.
• Emerging – the district is beginning to put in place the practices necessary to meet the standard but is not meeting it.
• Not evident – the district has not practices in place or beginning efforts to meet the standard.
Standard 1: Vision and Purpose
Jack MullinsDianne BerzettSharon Gallien
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Limestone County School System
Vision & Purpose
Standard One:The system establishes and communicates
a shared purpose and direction for improving the performance of students
and the effectiveness of the system.
VISIONLimestone County School System, in partnership with our families and our
communities, will strive to ensure that each child reaches his or her full human potential to become a contributing citizen through an
educational system emphasizing each child’s unique abilities an individual talents and holding students, parents, educators,
and the community accountable for achieving our expectations in a safe,
nurturing environment.
MISSION
Leading the way to educational excellence
in our
Commitment to children
providing a
Safe nurturing environment for learning
through
Stakeholder support
Vision & Purpose
Focus Question 1: What is the process for establishing and building understanding of and commitment to the vision statement among the school system and its stakeholders?
• Committee of stakeholders representing the communities in the system reviewed surveys and school data
• District vision and mission are posted at central office and local schools, on the district website, and included in the student handbook
• Websites, newsletters, clubs, and meetings, provide multiple communication opportunities with stakeholders
Focus Question 2: What is the process for maintaining and using information that describes the school system, its programs, services and schools and their performance?
• Commitment to improving individual and collective performance of district and school goals established in the Local Education Agency Improvement Plan (LIP) and each school’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Central Office Support Team (COST) members paired with schools
• Superintendent of Education visits schools to observe and gather information
Focus Question 3: How does the leadership ensure that the system’s vision, purpose, and goals guide the work of the school system and its schools?
• Professional development provided based on analysis of standardized assessment data, failure rates, graduation rates, monthly progress monitoring, PEPE evaluations, and professional development plans
• Weekly superintendent cabinet meetings
• Monthly principal meetings
• Monthly local school faculty meetings
• Monthly progress monitoring data analysis
• Monthly elementary grade level meetings
• Monthly secondary departmental meetings
Focus Question 4: What process is used to ensure that the vision and purpose of the school system remaincurrent and aligned with the system’s expectations in support of student learning and the effectiveness of the school system and its schools?
• COST members support schools using information, instructional review, strategic planning, implementation and review of the CIP and Action Plan
• Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and director of each department analyze data, review plans and support system’s expectations for student learning and system effectiveness
• Monthly strategic planning sessions and public board meetings
Standard 2: Governance and Leadership
Dr. Barry CarrollSharon Gallien
Tara Bachus
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Governance and Leadership
STANDARD TWO:
The system provides governance and leadership that promote student
performance and system effectiveness.
Governance & Leadership
Governance & Leadership
Focus Question 1: What is the process for establishing, communicating, and implementing policies and procedures for the effective operation of the school system and its schools?
Establishing and Implementing Policies
• Board of Education
• Superintendent
• Policy Advisory Committee
Communicating Policies
• Limestone County School System website
• Local school website
• Local media
• Meetings (Board meetings, PTO, PTA, PTF)
• Limestone County Handbook
• School and Class Newsletters
• STI Home
Focus Question 2: What process does the system’s leadership use to evaluate system effectiveness and its impact on student performance?
Process to evaluate system effectiveness
• Central Office Support Team (COST)
• Principal Meetings
• Leadership Team meetings
• Data meetings
• State mandated tests
• Local assessments
• LEA Improvement Plan (LIP)
• Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)
Focus Question 3: In what ways are stakeholders, including system and school staff, given opportunities to provide leadership and to contribute to the decision-making process?
Opportunities to provide leadership
District level– Aspiring Administrator Academy
– Superintendent Cabinet Meetings
– Principals’ Meetings
School level– Principals’ Committee
– Building Leadership Team
– SUCCESS Mentor Program
– Committees and Partner in Education
Contribute to decision-making process
District level– Board Meetings
– Central Office Support Team (COST)
– Policy Revision Committee
– Funding Committees
School level– PTO, PTA, PTF
– Booster Clubs and Organizations
Focus Question 4: What policies and processes are in place to ensure equity of learning opportunities and support for innovation?
Policies – Gender based classrooms– Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and
Students Statewide – (ACCESS Distance Learning)– Dual-enrollment– Advanced Placement– Career Technical Center Programs– Gifted Education Programs– ARI– AMSTI
Processes
– Software Technology Inc. (STI)
– Professional Education Personnel Evaluation (PEPE)
– National Board Certification
– SUCCESS Mentor Program
Standard 3: Teaching and Learning
Jan TribbleZebbra Green
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Teaching and LearningSTANDARD THREE:
The system provides research-based curriculum and instructional
methods that facilitate achievement for all students.
3.6 Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning
X
3.7 Maintains articulation among and between all levels of schooling to monitor student performance and ensure readiness for future schooling or employment
X
3.8 Supports the implementation of interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning
X
3.9 Maintains a system-wide climate that supports student learning X
3.10 Ensures that curriculum is reviewed and revised at regular intervals
X
3.11 Coordinates and ensures ready access to instructional technology, information and media services, and materials needed for effective instruction
X
Focus Question 1: How does the system ensure the alignment and articulation of curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments in support of the expectations for student learning?
Alignment Limestone County Schools Continua of Skills
National Standards Alabama Course of Study
AHSGE DIBELS ARMT SAT10 ADAW
Best Practices Workshops Articulation
The Board Adopted Continua of Skills and Pacing Guides are posted on the system website for teachers and the general public
Presented at New Teacher Academy
Presented at grade level/departmental meetings
Best Practices Workshops
Focus Question 2: In what ways does the system promote and support the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that facilitate achievement for all students?
Limestone County School System keeps at the forefront of every decision the needs of the students. All students are supported:
• From all levels: Alabama State Department of Education
Local Board of EducationCentral Office StaffLocal School AdministratorsClassroom teachersSupport StaffParentsStudents
• Through Professional Development and Various Initiatives:Alabama Reading InitiativeAlabama Math, Science, and Technology InitiativeHASPSBest Practices Teaching StrategiesARI-PALSVarious Tutorial ProgramsVarious Technology Programs designed for instructionBest Academy
Focus Question 3: What processes are implemented to ensure that all staff members are well-prepared to support and implement the district’s expectations for student learning?
• New Teacher Academy• Advanced Degrees• SUCCESS Mentor Program• Master Schedules• PEPE• Professional Development• Central Office Support Team (COST)• Aspiring Administrator Academy
Focus Question 4: How does the system ensure that all students and staff have access to comprehensive information, instructional technology, and media services?
•District Website•Local School Website•Email•Continua of Skills and Pacing Guide•Student Handbook•Comprehensive Course Offering Booklet•Alert Now Notification System•STI Home•Computer Programs•Computer Labs•ACCESS•IVC•Flexible Scheduling for the Media Centers
Standard 4: Documenting for Results
Debbie OwensDonna Morris
Mary Robinson
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Documenting and Using Results
STANDARD FOUR: The system enacts a comprehensive
assessment system that monitors and documents performance and uses these results to improve student performance
and system effectiveness.
Documenting & Using ResultsSTANDARD 4: The system enacts a comprehensive assessment system that
monitors and documents performance and uses these resultsto improve student performance and system effectiveness.
Focus Question 1: How is the assessment system currently used throughout the school system and its schools to guide analysis of changes in student performance?
Assessment Grade Used to assess student and group performance and mastery in the areas of:
DIBELS K-6 Reading skills
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT)
3-8 Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT)
3-8 State Content Standards in Reading and Math
Alabama Science Assessment (ASA)
5, 7 State Content Standards in Science
Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing (ADAW)
5, 7, 10 Student Writing Performance in a variety of modalities
Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE)
10, 11, 12 Student mastery of content defined as “fundamental” and required for receipt of an Alabama High School Diploma
Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA)
K-8, 11 Student Mastery of State Extended Content Standards in Reading, Math and Science
Other measures of assessment – formal and informal
K-12 All academic areas
Focus Question 2: What are you doing to ensure that assessment results are timely, relevant, and communicated in a way that can be used by the system, its schools, and stakeholders to aid the performance of individual students?
System LevelCOST assessment data reviewPrincipals assessment data review
School LevelFaculty/Staff meetingsDepartmental/Grade Level meetings
Students/ParentsIndividual Student Home ReportsProgress Reports/Report CardsSTI Home
StakeholdersState Test Results published by local mediaSystem and School Report Cards posted on the website
Focus Question 3: How are data used to understand and improve overall effectiveness of the school system and its schools?
Assessment results are analyzed and examined in multiple settings and using multiple criteria, including:
System to State ComparisonsSchool to School ComparisonsGrade to Grade ComparisonsYear to Year ComparisonsSubject Area ComparisonsClassroom ComparisonsIndividual Student Performance AnalysisIndividual Student Longitudinal Performance Analysis
Focus Question 4: How are staff members across the system and its schools trained to understand and use data to impact teaching and learning in the classroom?
• New Principal Training by District Test Coordinator
• New Teacher Training by District Test Coordinator
• School Principal, Departmental/Grade Level Chair
• School and System Professional Development
• State Department Professional Development
• COST Collaboration with School Personnel
Standard 5: Resource and Support Resources
Mr. Mike OwensShanon Kyser
Robbie Lauderdale
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Standard 5: The system has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and
to ensure achievement for all students.
Standard 5: Resources & Support Systems
Focus Question 1: What is the school system’s process for recruitment, induction, placement, development, evaluation, and retention of qualified personnel and support staff across the system and its schools?
• Office of the Assistant SuperintendentRecruitment and Applications
• Various Central Office DepartmentsScreening and Interviews
• PrincipalsInterviews
• Superintendent and Board of EducationHiring
• New Teacher AcademyOrientation
• SUCCESS Program/PEPEMentoring/Evaluation
Focus Question 2: How does the leadership ensure that the allocation of financial resources is supportive of the school’s vision, educational programs, and its plan for school improvement?
• Annual Budget
• Operational Plans
• Local School Budget Committees
• Alternative Financial Resources
• Annual Audits
Financial Resources
Instructional Services58.7%
Instructional Support Services12.1%
Operation and Maintenance
7.5%
Auxiliary Services12.0%
Other1.6%
Administrative Services1.7%
Capital Outlay 2.6%
Debt Services3.8%
Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
This chart shows the commitment of Limestone County Schools to the Instructional Program with Instructional Services receiving 58.7%
of all expenditures, including 68 locally funded system staff units.
Focus Question 3: How does the school system ensure, support, and monitor the provision of resources and support services that meet the needs of all students?
• Health Services
• Counseling Services
• School Safety
• Transportation
• Co-curricular Programs
• Special Education Services
Standard 6: Stakeholder Communications and Relationships
Karen Tucker
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Standard 6:Standard 6:Stakeholder CommunicationsStakeholder Communications
& Relationships & Relationships
STANDARD: The system fosters effective communications and relationships with and among its stakeholders.
Standard Indicators Rubric
INDICATORS
In fulfillment of this standard, the system:
Not
Evid
ent
Em
erging
Op
erational
High
lyF
un
ctional
6.1 Fosters collaboration with community stakeholders to support student learning.
X
6.2 Uses system-wide strategies to listen to and communicate with stakeholders.
X
6.3 Solicits the knowledge and skills of stake holders to enhance the work of the system.
X
6.4 Communicates the expectations for student learning and goals for improvement to all stakeholders.
X
6.5 Provides information that is meaningful and useful to stakeholders.
X
• District Website• School Website• STI Home• Newsletters• District Report Cards• Standardized Test Scores
• Notify Me• Committees• Your Voice• Email• Surveys• Alert Now• Newsletters• Orientation
Focus Question 1: How does the school system’s leadership ensure that the system and its’ schools are responsive to community expectations and stakeholder satisfaction?
Focus Question 2: What avenues are used to communicate information to stakeholders about the effectiveness of the school system?
Standard 7: Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Natalia DooleyMary Robinson
Section III District Accreditation Standards
Chairpeople
Standard 7:Standard 7:Commitment to Commitment to
Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement
STANDARD: The system STANDARD: The system establishes, implements, and establishes, implements, and monitors a continuous process monitors a continuous process of improvement that focuses of improvement that focuses on student performance.on student performance.
Standard Indicators Rubric
8. Review/ Implement Necessary
Changes
8. Review/ Implement Necessary
Changes
7. Monitor/ Evaluate
7. Monitor/ Evaluate
6. Identify and
Implement Strategies and Action Steps
6. Identify and
Implement Strategies and Action Steps 5. Set
SMART Goals
5. Set SMART
Goals
4. Review Strengths and Weaknesses and Prioritize Needs
4. Review Strengths and Weaknesses and Prioritize Needs
3. Collect and Analyze Data
3. Collect and Analyze Data
2. Establish Continuous Improvement Leadership Teams
2. Establish Continuous Improvement Leadership Teams
1. Develop Vision and Mission
Statements
1. Develop Vision and Mission
Statements
Continuous Improvement
Process
Continuous Improvement
Process
Focus Question 1: Describe the process for continuous improvement used by the school system and its schools and the impact of this process on
student learning and system effectiveness.
External System of Accountability• Implementation of NCLB legislation requirements• Alabama Reading Initiative• Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative• Fulfillment of local and state guidelines• The goal of 100% Adequate Yearly Progress
Internal System of Accountability• Reflects each individual school’s needs and climate • CIPs and Action Plans with the areas of focus specific to each school (strengths and weaknesses)• LIP and district Action Plan addressing common needs for all schools• COST walk-throughs• Data analysis by local schools and continuous monitoring of improvement
Focus Question 2: What process is used to ensure that the improvement goals reflect student learning needs and are aligned with the vision and purpose of the school system and its schools?
• Meetings to analyze student assessment data and other pertinent data
• Strengths and Weaknesses are identified• Meetings held to select goals, strategies
and action plans• CIP Section VII outlines professional
needs• Professional needs are directly related to
data
Focus Question 3: What process is used to ensure that system and school personnel are provided professional development and technical assistance to implement interventions and achieve improvement goals?
• Implemented – Collaboration between COST, Principals, Building Leadership Teams, parents, and community representatives
• Monitored – COST Members and principals use a walkthrough checklist and Action Plans to focus on areas of improvement identified by the schools
• Achieved – Progress reports, student report cards, school and district report cards and school improvement status
• Communicated – Community leaders, parents, students, administrators, teachers and support staff members were a part of each committee
Focus Question 4:How does the leadership ensure that the improvement plan is implemented, monitored, achieved, and communicated to stakeholders?
Quality Assurance
Section IV
Action Plan2008-2009
Limestone County Schools
LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN
Action Plan for Reading
SMART Goal:1 The reading scores will increase annually for the next five years on the state assessments by: DIBELS scores will increase by 2% ARMT to Levels 3 & 4 by 1% AHSGE to Levels 3 & 4 by 1.% ADAW to Levels 3 & 4 by 1 %.
Strategy 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.
ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group to fully implement the
strategy. Include professional development, scientifically based research innovation initiatives,
etc.)
WHO’SRESPONSIBLE
TIMELINESTART DATE
TIMELINEEND DATE
RESOURCESNEEDED
EVALUATIONCHECKPOINTS
The team will meet once per month during the school year to address schools not making progress.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA
DIBELS,Scott Foresman,ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution
Charts,
The team will visit local schools to monitor efforts to address areas of weakness.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA
DIBELS,Scott Foresman,ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts
COST members will monitor local school parent contacts of students at-risk of failure every four weeks.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Progress reports, report cards and/or parent contacts and conferences
Documentation of parent contacts and conferences.
COST members will meet with local school staff during data meetings.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Action Plan Documentation of meetings
The team will work to solidify the implementation of instructional strategies, programs and resources used in LEA schools.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms Evidence as noted on walk through and data meeting forms.
Regularly scheduled reviews of Intervention programs:
ARIProfessional Development MethodsInstructional strategiesStrategic Teaching Skills Lab RemediationUSA Test PrepSpecialized InstructionVarious software and computer programs
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Data Meetings,Grade Distribution
Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in
Sheets,Intervention
Documentation, Lesson Plans noting
differentiated instruction
Evidence as noted in walk through:
Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in
Sheets,Intervention
Documentation, Lesson Plans
LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN
Action Plan for Math
SMART Goal 1: The number of students scoring in Level 3 & 4 on the ARMT and on the AHSGE will increase by 1% on the state assessment each spring during next 5 years.
STRATEGY 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.
ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group to fullyimplement the strategy. Includeprofessional development, scientificallybased research innovation initiatives,etc.)
WHO’SRESPONSIBLE
TIMELINESTART DATE
TIMELINEEND DATE
RESOURCESNEEDED
STATUS EVALUATION
The team will meet once per monthduring the school year to address schools not making progress.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA
ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts,
The team will visit local schools tomonitor efforts to address areas ofweakness.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms, DATA
ARMT Folders,Mid-Year AHSGE,Grade Distribution Charts
COST members will monitor localschool parent contacts of students at-risk of failure every four weeks.
COSTMembers
October, 2008 May, 2013 Progress reports, report cards and/or parent contacts and conferences
Documentation of parent contacts and conferences.
COST members will meet with local school staff during data meetings.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Action Plan Documentation of meetings
The team will work to solidifythe implementation ofinstructional strategies,programs and resources usedin LEA schools.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Walk Through Forms
Evidence as noted on
walk through and data
meeting forms.
Regularly scheduled reviewsof Intervention programs: Professional Development Instructional strategiesStrategic Teaching Skills Lab RemediationUSA Test PrepSpecialized InstructionVarious software and computer programs
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer Lab Sign-in Sheets,Intervention Documentation, Lesson Plans noting differentiated instruction
Evidence as noted in walk through:Data Meetings,Grade Distribution Charts, Computer
Lab Sign-in Sheets,Intervention Documentation, Lesson Plans
LIMESTONE COUNTY ACTION PLAN
Action Plan for Improving the Graduation Rate
SMART Goal 1: The graduation rate will increase by 1% each year during next 5 years.
STRATEGY 1.1: The COST members will support schools and monitor progress.
ACTION STEP(List steps taken by the group tofully implement the strategy. Include professional development, scientifically
based research innovation initiatives, etc.)
WHO’SRESPONSIBLE
TIMELINESTART DATE
TIMELINEEND DATE
RESOURCESNEEDED
STATUS EVALUATION
The team will meet once per month to address schools not making progress.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 GradeDistribution Charts, Drop Out List, At RiskCharts
Monthly Drop Out List
The team will visit local schools to monitor efforts to address areas of weakness.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 GradeDistribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts
Monthly Drop Out List
The PASS Coordinator will meet with local schools to identify students with multiple risk factors and develop programs to address areas of weakness.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade DistributionCharts, Drop Out List, At RiskCharts
Monthly Drop Out List
The team will work to solidify the programs, strategies and resources used in LEA schools.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade Distribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts
Monthly Drop Out List
The team will monitor the number of drop outs to ensure the success of suggested programs and strategies.
COST Members October, 2008 May, 2013 Grade Distribution Charts, Drop Out List, At Risk Charts
Monthly Drop Out List
Conclusion
Sharon GallienDianne Berzett
Robbie LauderdaleKaren Tucker
Section V
Focus Question 1: As you review your responses to the standards, what major trends, themes, or areas of focus emerge that cut across the seven standards?
• Systematic review of data by COST to prioritize focus area
• Employs qualified and effective administrators, teachers, and staff
• Shared Vision
• Curriculum
• Technology
Focus Question 2: Based on your review of these cross-cutting themes/trends and each of the seven standards, what would you consider to be your school system’s greatest strengths?
• Leadership of the district
• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
• Systemic review of data guides decisions
Focus Question 3: What would you consider to be your school system’s greatest challenges?
• Consistent implementation of instructional strategies to promote higher order thinking skills
• Student use of technology
• Students exiting school before graduation
• Vertical teaming and cross department collaboration
Focus Question 4: How will you use the insights gained from this self-assessment to inform and enhance your qualityassurance and continuous improvement efforts?
• Promote collaboration and shared leadership
• Prioritize needs, set SMART goals, identify and implement strategies, monitor, reflect, and evaluate success
• Determine steps needed to move from operational to highly functional