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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLCampus Improvement Plan
2015/2016
Taft ISD is Proud and College Bound! TAFT PRIDE!
Angel Lopez502 Rincon Rd., Taft, TX 78390
Date Reviewed: 11/02/15 Date Approved: 11/17/15
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MissionTaft I.S.D. is responsible for preparing its students to live and work in a changing society. The
District will best fulfill this responsibility by providing its students with an environmentcharacterized by strong instructional leadership, high expectations for success of all students,
sufficient time for teaching and learning, a safe and orderly school environment, frequentmonitoring of students’ progress, and effective home-school communication.
VisionWe believe in the power of education.
We believe in the potential of each student.We believe in student centered leadership.
We believe in success through collaboration.We value our educational community.
Our success will be measured by Taft Pride.
Nondiscrimination NoticeTAFT HIGH SCHOOL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including
vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of therehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Site Base
Name Position
Besa, Andy Teacher
Bluso, Stephanie Teacher
Body, Angie Community Member
Cantu, Rose Literacy Coach
Foeh, Debbi Special Ed Teacher
Gillett, Carol Counselor, Non-teaching Professional
Lopez, Angel Principal
Martinez, Eva Teacher
Mendoza, Rolinda Junior Class President
Montemayor, Alicia Business
Ramos, Kerri Teacher
Rivera, Ricky Paraprofessional
Rocha, Melissa Senior Class President
Saldana, Dolly Parent
Stewart, Amy Teacher
Trevino, Ricardo District-level Professional
Vara, Elida Parent
Wade, Rodney Asst. Principal
Zambrano, Deborah College & Career Advisor, Non-teaching Professio
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No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2015/2016 school year.)
Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.
Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better inreading/language arts and mathematics.
Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.
Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.
Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOL 502 Rincon Rd., Taft, Texas 78390
361-528-2636, 361-528-3918 (fax)
www.taftisd.net
Angel Lopez, Principal
Rodney Wade, Assistant Principal
Taft High School
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Taft High School is one of three campuses in the Taft Independent School District. Taft High School opened its doors in 1953
and serves predominantly middle class families. Taft High School serves 349 students in grades nine to twelve. Five years ago, 270
students were served by the campus, which is an increase of 29.2%.
The student population is 0.7% African-American, 7.6% Anglo, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 91.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Other,
51% male and 49% female, a special education population of 9.9%, and a low socioeconomic status of 84.5%. The overall mobility
rate for the campus is approximately 15.9%, with a drop-out rate of 1.2%, a completion rate of 93.8%, and a graduation plan rate
(Recommended and Distinguished) of 81.9%. The average daily attendance rate for students is approximately 94.6%. Most of the
information provided in this section is taken from the 2014 Accountability School Report Card from TEA and the 2015 State
Accountability report.
For the 2014-2015 school year, there was a total of 303 discipline referrals. For the 2014-2015 school year, there was a total
of 300 discipline referrals, which is an increase of 1.0%. One of our campus goals is to decrease the number of referrals by 10%
from 2014-2015.
Taft High School currently serves six English Language Learner (ELL) students, five migrant students, twenty-seven
students in the Gifted and Talented (GT) program (41% males, 59% females, and 0% LEP), sixteen students identified for 504
services, one hundred fifty-one (43%) Tier II and Tier III students, and forty (11.5%) students served though special education
(SPED) services.
Our State Compensatory Education (SCE) Program consists of academic support for math and science with ESC-2, training for
best practices for assisting at-risk students, a campus literacy coach, a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) center, an
“Oddyseyware Lab” for credit recovery, tutorials, intervention courses, TEKS Resource Curriculum support, South Texas Curriculum
Consortium support and training, services for pregnant students, dropout prevention, night school with access to computers and
resources, Dual Credit Courses, Technological Trade courses, as well as continued professional development.
Our Career and Technology Education Program consists of contracted services with Del Mar, Texas A&M Kingsville, Coastal
Bend College, and Aransas Pass (ROTC). Our career and technology program supplies the necessary equipment and software for our
agriculture, business, computer, family consumer science, anatomy and physiology, and professional communications courses. Taft
ISD provides transportation to and from Aransas Pass and Del Mar campus sites.
The site-based decision-making (SBDM) team looked at last year’s program evaluations, survey results, and the following data:
demographics; student achievement; school culture and climate; staff quality, recruitment, and retention; curriculum, instruction, and
assessment; family and community involvement; school context and organization; technology; Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills (TAKS) data, STAAR data, Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum (DMAC) data, attendance (students and staff),
student discipline data, student completion rate data, Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) results and action
plans, and other testing scores (i.e. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Testing (ACT), and Texas Success Initiative
(TSI) College Entrance Exam. We identified areas of strengths and needs.
Taft High School
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Summary: 2015-2016
Data Sources Reviewed
2014 Accountability School Report Card
2015 State Accountability Report (TAPR)
2014-2015 EOC Data
ACT Results 2014-2015
Capturing Kids Hearts Survey
Identified Strengths Identified Needs Demographics:
1. The demographics of our students match the demographics of the community, providing us an opportunity to connect to our community.
2. Enrollment has been increasing; students are returning to the district.
1. The transition to high school needs to address the 9th
grade student needs and we need to provide an opportunity to establish a stronger culture of student success.
2. We need to provide support for our special education and at risk population.
Student Achievement: 1. All students: 68% Passed All Subjects; 55% Passed English; 70%
Passed Algebra 1; 82% Passed Biology; 88% Passed US History 2. Ethnicity (Hispanic): 66% Passed All Subjects; 53% Passed English;
67% Passed Algebra 1; 81% Passed Biology; 87% Passed US History 3. Economically Disadvantaged: 66% Passed All Subjects; 55% Passed
English; 66% Passed Algebra 1; 80% Passed Biology; 86% Passed US History
4. Special Program (Special Education): 65% Passed All Subjects 5. STAAR Postsecondary Readiness – 26%; Graduation Rate
Component – 97.5%; Graduation Plan Component – 83.1%; Postsecondary Component – 88.9%
6. There was growth in English (2014 – 46% to 2015 – 55%) and Biology (2014 – 74% to 2015 – 82%)
7. Gains were made in our special education group (2014 – 55% to 2015 – 65%)
1. We need to embed college assessment items (SAT, ACT,
TSI) within campus formative assessments to increase 2015-2016 results.
2. We need to address intervention for our special education and at risk population.
3. We need to increase STAAR Level II Final and Level III Advanced student performance.
4. We need to address expository writing across the curriculum.
5. We need to analyze written text from a variety of genres.
6. We need to begin the process of researching and writing formative and summative assessments in CTE courses to establish proficiency level or higher and preparedness for industry.
School Culture and Climate: 1. Students feel safe at Taft High School.
2. Students fell like adults care about them at Taft High School. 3. Students believe they can be successful at Taft High School.
1. Some students do not feel challenged; we need to increase student engagement.
2. Students want more organizations to belong to.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention: 1. Staff development is embedded within planning as professional
learning communities. 2. We actively recruit and seek out highly qualified and effective
staff. 3. We have competitive health insurance. 4. Staff with young children have the option to send their children to
our Early Learning Academy. 5. Teachers have mentors. 6. We have a literacy coach who provides instructional support and
modeling. 7. Teachers receive feedback through walkthroughs, conferences,
and regular data meetings.
1. Data reflects that teachers need a focused strategy on
instruction in areas of writing across the curriculum and in math.
2. We need to focus team meetings on meeting the needs of our students.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: 1. There is a system in place for common formative assessments. 2. Data disaggregation through DMAC is readily available. 3. STAAR4WARD training and Texas Literacy Initiative training
provides curriculum, instructional, and assessment support. 4. Teachers have resources through the TEKS Resource System and
the South Texas Curriculum Collaborative (STCC).
1. We need to increase the opportunities for students to
access learning. 2. Students need to be more prepared for rigorous college-
level exams.
Family and Community Involvement: 1. Parents support student events. 2. We have been establishing partnerships with local businesses and
organizations.
1. We need more parents to participate in parent
involvement meetings and activities. 2. We need more parental input on decisions. 3. We need a mentor program.
School Organization: 1. All teachers are given a voice through SBDM meetings where
school policies are made. 2. Teachers also have a voice through their department meetings
and various campus committees. 3. Our Campus Instructional Leadership Team (CILT) will be active in
the instructional decisions and planning for our campus. 4. Teachers have some flexibility and control of formative
assessments in their content areas; they plan with their
1. Educating parents and students about the
communication channels will allow for more effective communication.
2. Involving parents, students, and community in decision-making will empower our commitment to student success.
departments and create assessments which align to the TEKS relative to their content area.
5. Taft High School is recognized by the community as a college bound campus through our involvement with No Excuses University.
Technology: 1. CTE courses provide a strong connection to technology and real
world application. 2. Staff are open to the use of technology.
1. Staff needs training on use of technology in blended and
flipped instruction. 2. We need to assess technology needs and establish a
priority list.
TAFT HIGH SCHOOL 502 Rincon Rd., Taft, Texas 78390
361-528-2636, 361-528-3918 (fax)
www.taftisd.net
Angel Lopez, Principal
Rodney Wade, Assistant Principal
District Performance Objectives Taft High School Taft ISD Board Goals 2016
GOAL #1: Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps as evident by
state approved assessments.
STAAR/EOC (Grades 3-11)
OBJECTIVE #1: Achieve Met Standard Rating in Student Achievement (as defined in Index 1) for all students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th by
Spring testing 2016.
OBJECTIVE #2: Achieve Met Standard Rating in Student Progress (as defined in Index 2) for all students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th by Spring
testing 2016.
OBJECTIVE #3: Achieve Met Standard Rating in Closing Performance Gaps (as defined in Index 3) for all students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th , 9th , 10th, and 11th
by Spring testing 2016.
OBJECTIVE #4: Achieve Met Standard Rating in Postsecondary Readiness (as defined in Index 4) for all students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th by
Spring testing 2016.
GOAL #2: Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military or workforce.
AEIS Data
OBJECTIVE #1: Reduce the current student drop-out rate from 1.2% to 0.0% for grades 9-12 by May 2016. (Class of 2013-2014)
OBJECTIVE #2: Increase the graduation rate from 97.5% to 98.5% by May 2016. (Class of 2013-2014)
OBJECTIVE #3: Increase the percentage of students taking the ACT/SAT tests by May 2016.
OBJECTIVE #4: Increase the percentage of students scoring at or above the ACT/SAT criterion in 2016.
OBJECTIVE #5: Achieve Met Standard Rating in Postsecondary Readiness (as defined in Index 4) for all students by Spring 2016.
TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps as
evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Goal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 1. Taft High School will help reduce the current student drop-out rate from 1.2% to 0.0% for grades 9-12 by May 2016. (Class of 2013-2014)
Objective 2. Taft High School will increase the graduation rate from 97.5% to 98.5% by May 2016.
Objective 3. Taft High School will increase the percentage of students taking the American College Testing (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT),Texas Success Initiative Tests and other forms of post-secondary assessments by May 2016.
Objective 4. Taft High School will increase the average composite ACT score from 15.7 in 2015 to 21.0 in 2016.
Objective 5. Taft High School will achieve Met Standard in Postsecondary Readiness (as defined in Index 4) for all students by Spring testing 2016.
Objective 6. Every Taft High School graduate, without exception or excuse, will complete post-secondary education.
Goal 3. Taft ISD will enhance positive learning by providing and maintaining safe appropriate facilities and technology resources.
Objective 1. Taft High School will reduce discipline referrals by 10%.
Objective 2. Taft High School will reduce the number of tobacco, alcohol, and other drug incidents and all school sponsored activities reported toPEIMS 425 Record through June 2016 as compared to those reported through June 2015.
Goal 4. Taft ISD will ensure effective and efficient use of funds.
Objective 1. Taft High School will increase the student attendance rate from 94.6% to 97.0%.
Goal 5. Taft ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, talented, student-oriented professionals.
Objective 1. Taft High School will increase the number of students participating in a coherent sequence of Career & Technology Education Coursesfrom 85% to 90%.
Objective 2. Taft High School will continue to partner with the community through our active participation in community organizations and events.
Objective 3. Taft High School will work to increase the teacher retention rate from 83% in 2015 to 87% in 2016.
Goal 6. Taft ISD will provide an opportunity for parents and community engagement as partners in educating our students.
Objective 1. Taft High School will offer multiple forms of two way communication with staff, students, parents and community members in order toincrease involvement and build capacity in school programs and personnel.
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Objective 2. Taft High School will host community educational events throughout the year that focus on parental involvement and parent education.
Objective 3. Taft High School will increase parental/community participation according to sign in sheets and records kept at school functions.
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps
as evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. We will monitor the performance of missedSafeguards in English - Reading & Writing (All,Hispanic, Economically Disadvantaged)through individual teacher data conversationseach six weeks. Individual studentperformance will be documented andintervention plans will be formulated. (TargetGroup: H, ECD, SPED) (NCLB: 1,2,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)IDEA-B - Special Education(224), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Student Data &Interventions; DisaggregatedPerformance Data;Accountability reports; Meetingdocumentation
2. The TEKS Resource Curriculum and SouthTexas Curriculum Consortium will guideteacher lessons and planning. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - TEKS ResourceCurriculum; South TexasCurriculum Consortium HighYield Strategies; WalkthroughData; ProfessionalDevelopment; Lesson Plans
3. Core Department Meetings will be held todiscuss needed changes and support for TexasAssessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)improvement and State of Texas Assessmentsof Academic Readiness (STAAR) End ofCourse improvement. (Target Group: All, H,ECD, SPED) (NCLB: 1,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Principal,Special Ed Teachers
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Department MeetingAgendas and Signature Page
4. Math and English meetings will be heldweekly to discuss Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction,student motivation and performance, andTAKS/STAAR support strategies. (TargetGroup: All, H, ECD, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,4)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor, CoreSubject Teachers, Principal,Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
August 2015-June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - TAKS SuccessRate; STAAR Met StandardRating; STAAR EOC RawScores and Passing Rates;Meeting Agenda and Sign-InSheets
5. The Campus Improvement Plan as well asthe High School State Accountability IndexReport will be posted on the High School WebSite. (Target Group: All)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Technology Director
November 2015 (S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Web page posting
6. Unit Assessments and BenchmarkAssessments will be administered based on adistrict testing schedule and following districtguidelines. (Target Group: All, H, ECD, SPED)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I, CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Department Heads, Principal
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Unit Assessmentand Benchmark Results; DMACData, Teacher data meetingdocumentation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps
as evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
7. Writing activities and strategies will beincorporated to improve writing skills (i.e.Christmas Tree Writing contest, Warriors onWheels, and PEG writing program). (TargetGroup: All, H, ECD, SPED) (NCLB: 1,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Capacity Team Members, CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, ReadingSpecialist(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(F)Texas Literacy Initiative (STRRDRS), (S)Local Funds (199),(S)Special Education, (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - State reports;Training and meetingdocumentation; Lesson plans;Walkthrough data; Participationin Christmas Tree WritingContest, Warriors on Wheelsletters, and the PEG writingprogram
8. English as a Second Language (ESL) staffwill meet with faculty once a grading period todiscuss ESL strategies and concerns. (TargetGroup: ESL) (NCLB: 1,4,5)
Core Subject Teachers,Principal, Teacher(s)
September 2015 -May 2016
(F)Title III, Part A - LEP (SSA),(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Student gradingperiod passing rates; FacultyMeeting Agenda and Sign-inSheets
9. A behavior unit will be utilized to supportidentified students in academic andsocial/emotional needs or skills. (TargetGroup: H, ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, SPED,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)
Principal, Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)IDEA-B - Special Education(224), (S)Local Funds (199)
Formative - Behavior Unit sign-indocumentation; ARDdeliberations; Skywarddocumentation
10. Students needing assistance will beidentified and provided interventions in ELAand Math. (Target Group: H, ECD, ESL,Migrant, SPED, AtRisk, 9th, 10th, 11th)(NCLB: 1,2)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Principal, Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(F)Texas Literacy Initiative (STRRDRS), (S)Local Funds (199),(S)State Compensatory
Formative - Student SuccessRate on State Assessments fortarget groups and improvementon TELPAS; Master scheduleEmpower Hour Intervention;Pullout schedule and plans
11. Counseling, parenting classes andhomebound education will be provided forpregnant students. (Target Group: All, AtRisk)(NCLB: 1,5)
Counselor(s), General EducationTeachers, Principal, Special EdTeachers, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Student SuccessRate on State Assessments;Schedules & Transcripts;Homebound Documentation;Oddysey support
12. The media center will be open 4 days aweek for one to three hours for studentassistance and use of technology foreducational purposes. The media center willalso be open to the community. (Target Group:All, ECD, ESL, Migrant, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
November 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Sign-in sheets/logs
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps
as evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
13. Motivational activities will be scheduled forstudents. (Target Group: All, ECD, ESL,Migrant, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Campus Secretary, College andCareer Counselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Success rate onState Assessments; Sign-insheets & Agendas; Other formsof documentation
14. Motivational activities will be held eachgrading period for teachers. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Documentation ofActivities and Dates; Sign-inSheets
15. Inclusion teachers will provide additionalclassroom support to the general educationteachers and work in collaboration with thegeneral education teachers on curriculum andIndividual Education Plans (IEP's). (TargetGroup: H, ECD, ESL, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Federal /Special Programs Director,Principal, Special Ed Teachers
August 201- June2016
(F)IDEA-B - Special Education(224), (S)Local Funds (199),(S)State Compensatory
Formative - Master Schedule,Student success per gradingperiod, Student success onState Assessments, gradedIEP's, Meeting Agendas andsign-ins
16. The Special Education Director will provideor schedule training on documentation andsupplemental aid criteria for classroom use anduse on state assessments. (Target Group:SPED) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Federal /Special Programs Director,Principal, Special Ed Director,Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(F)IDEA-B - Special Education(224), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Student Success onTAKS and STAAR EOC;Passing rates and/or creditsearned from core classes; Sign-in sheets
17. Inclusion training and support will beprovided by the Special Education Director,Administrators and through trainings offered atthe Education Service Center. (Target Group:ESL, Migrant, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)
Core Subject Teachers,Principal, Special Ed Director,Special Ed Teachers
August 2015 -May 2016
(F)IDEA-B - Special Education(224), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Certificate ofcompletion and/or sign-insheets; Master Schedule; ClassRosters
18. Technology-based instructional materialsand software will be researched and phased in.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Capacity Team Members,Counselor(s), CTE Director,Principal, Teacher(s),Technology Director
September 2015 -June 2016
(F)Title II, Part D - Technology(262), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Technologycommittee recommendations;Meeting Sign-ins; Program usereports (i.e. Mindplay, PEGwriting, Kuda, Edmodo, etc)
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps
as evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
19. We will ensure that instruction and timelyinterventions are provided to students atDisciplinary Alternative Education Placement(DAEP). (Target Group: All, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -May 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - Policy andProcedures for DAEP; Oddyseyreports; Sign-ins;Communication documentation
20. We will provide planning time for Englishand Math teams, including professionaldevelopment activities. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - CollaborativeAgendas & Sign-in sheets;Master Schedule; OFYPschedules
21. Staff development activities will beprovided in curriculum implementation, highyield educational strategies, and interventionsupport. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Capacity Team Members, ESC2 Consultant, Federal / SpecialPrograms Director, Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(F)Texas Literacy Initiative (STRRDRS), (S)Local Funds (199),(S)State Compensatory
Formative - Professionaldevelopment calendar; Sign-insheets & Agendas
22. Administrators will continue to monitorinstruction and provide face-to-face feedback toteachers at least once per six weeks. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal September 2015 -June 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - CollaborativeAgendas; Data MeetingDocumentation
23. Administrators will use walkthrough andTexas Teacher Evaluation and Support System(T-TESS) data to develop growth plans andTINA (Teachers In Need of Assistance) plans.Support and professional development will bedocumented for identified areas in need ofimprovement. (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - EduphoriaWalkthrough Documentation;Other Documentation; T-TESSDocumentation; Growth Planand TINA Documentation
24. We will monitor the number of daysteachers are out of the classroom forprofessional development during the schooldays. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - Sign-in sheets;Skyward/AESOP reports; ESC2reports
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 1. Taft ISD, through improved core instruction and targeted intervention, will ensure academic improvement for all students and close achievement gaps
as evident by state approved assessments.
Objective 1. Please see "District Performance Objectives" attachment.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
25. Targeted students will be provided Tier 2and Tier 3 English and math interventionsthrough an intervention class, teacher pulloutand computer-based programs (i.e. Mindplay,ALEKS) based on data analysis of studentassessments and math/literacy needs. (TargetGroup: All, H, ECD, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I, CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Principal, Reading Specialist(s),Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(F)Texas Literacy Initiative (STRRDRS), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Master Schedule;Teacher attendance/rosters;Student attendance; Walk-through Data; Student growthdata (i.e. istation, ALEKS,Assessment Data)
26. Interventions will be evaluated eachgrading period through student data andteacher input. (Target Group: All, AtRisk)(NCLB: 1,2,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Principal, Reading Specialist(s),Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(F)Texas Literacy Initiative (STRRDRS), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Student Data;Teacher Data Dig meetingdocumentation
27. Migrant meetings will occur once persemester to discuss the progress and needs ofmigrant students. (Title I SW: 10) (TargetGroup: Migrant) (NCLB: 1,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent, Counselor(s),Migrant Service Coordinator(MSC), Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)Title 1, Part C (Migrant-212),(O)Migrant Service Coordinator(MSC), (S)Local Funds (199),(S)State Compensatory
Formative - Migrant meetingagendas and sign-in sheets;Feedback and documentation
28. Career and Technical Education teacherswill promote and market their Career and Techprograms prior to spring course registration.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor,Counselor(s), CTE Director,CTE Teachers, Principal
October 2015 -April 2016
(S)C.A.T.E., (S)Local Funds(199), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Presentationmaterial, Sign-in sheets, Plansand Calendar of Events
29. Elective teachers will assist in core contentmastery through cross curricular activities.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Lesson plans;walkthroughs; studentproducts/performances
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 1. Taft High School will help reduce the current student drop-out rate from 1.2% to 0.0% for grades 9-12 by May 2016. (Class of 2013-2014)
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. The counseling department will facilitatecareer days and college field trips for students.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Career Day Agenda;Student Lists and/or Sign inForms; Other forms ofdocumentation
2. The registrar will notate leaver informationand follow up on students who withdraw if thereis not a records request from another schooldistrict after one week. Calls will be made tothe parent/guardian. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 5)
Capacity Team Members,Counselor(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Contact Logs,Completion and Drop-Out Rates,Skyward Leaver Data
3. Junior High and High School counselors willarrange for dropout prevention assemblies,arrange college day field trips, and arrange forvisits to job fairs. (Target Group: All, ESL,AtRisk) (NCLB: 5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principals
September 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Assembly or FairAgenda/Flyer, StudentAttendance/Lists, Drop-Out andGraduation Rates
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 2. Taft High School will increase the graduation rate from 97.5% to 98.5% by May 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Oddysey Credit Recovery program willcontinue to assist students with recovery of lostgraduation credits. (Target Group: All, H, ECD,ESL, Migrant, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB: 5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Oddysey Rosters,Oddysey Course CompletionReports
2. The High School College and CareerAdvisor and Counselor will organizeassemblies for all High School students andtheir parents detailing information on highereducation and financial aid. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Assembly Agenda,Sign-in Sheets, Calendar ofEvents
3. Staff and students will be educated on thevarious programs of studies, graduationrequirements and plans, and graduationendorsements. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), CTE Director,ESC 2 Consultant, Federal /Special Programs Director,General Education Teachers,Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)C.A.T.E., (S)Local Funds(199), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Formative - Sign insheets and agendas, programdocumentation, calendar ofevents, conferencedocumentation, individualstudent graduation plans
4. Senior graduation criteria and resources willbe communicated to students and monitored bythe counselor and College & Career Advisor.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - TAKS/STAAR testresults; Student conferencedocumentation; Personalgraduation plans
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 3. Taft High School will increase the percentage of students taking the American College Testing (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Texas SuccessInitiative Tests and other forms of post-secondary assessments by May 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. The counselors will communicate themultiple opportunities students have to take theACT/SAT and other forms of post-secondaryassessments (i.e. TSI). (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s)
August 20145 -June 2016
(O)Graduation Plans, (S)CollegeFor All Grant, (S)Local Funds(199), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - ACT/SATRegistration, Preparatoryactivities and tutorial sign-ins,Oddysey Usage Reports
2. The counselors will provide opportunities forstudents to take the ACT, PSAT, and TexasSuccess Initiative (TSI) locally. (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(O)Calendar of Events,(O)Documentation Forms(Logs), (S)College For All Grant,(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - ACT and PSATRegistration & LocationInformation; TSI reports
3. Every senior will complete the Apply TexasApplication and the College and Career Advisorwill submit the required documents to theuniversites. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Core Subject Teachers,Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Sign-in sheets;Application Documentation;Other documentation
4. The counselors will provide FAFSA supportto parents and students. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - FAFSA conferencedocumentation, CounselorReports/Documentation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 4. Taft High School will increase the average composite ACT score from 15.7 in 2015 to 21.0 in 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. An ACT review will be provided to studentsthrough classroom instruction and otherresources (i.e. Oddysey reviews). (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Core Subject Teachers,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Sign-in sheets oragendas, ACT PreparationCoursework and Documentation;Oddysey reports or rosters
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 5. Taft High School will achieve Met Standard in Postsecondary Readiness (as defined in Index 4) for all students by Spring testing 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Core teachers will monitor students who arewithin the advanced/commended level onlocal/benchmark assessments and provideopportunities for them to accelerate learningthrough differentiation and the use of otherresources. (Target Group: All, GT) (NCLB:1,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CoreSubject Teachers, Principal,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - BenchmarkAssessment Data, LessonPlans, Walkthroughs, ProgramUse (i.e. Technology: KhanAcademy, Mindplay, ALEKS,etc)
2. Teachers will review our Gifted andTalented and Honors programs to increase therigor of instruction for students within thoseprograms. (Target Group: All, GT) (NCLB:1,3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor, CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015-June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Walkthrough Data,Lesson Plans, Agendas andSign-ins, Student performanceon local assessments
3. Gifted and talented students will completeone GT project annually. (Target Group: GT)(NCLB: 1,3,5)
Assistant Superintendent for C &I, Counselor(s), Federal /Special Programs Director,Principals, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Projectdocumentation/grades; Meetingsign-ins
4. Students will learn about and understandpost-secondary options through college andcareer visits, presentations and interactionswith recruiters and college advisors, andcollege and career exploration throughresearch. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,3,4,5)
Assistant Superintendent for C &I, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principals, Recruiter,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(O)Calendar of Events,(O)Graduation Plans, (S)CollegeFor All Grant, (S)Local Funds(199), (S)State Compensatory
Formative - Otherdocumentation; Calendar;Schedules and Tripdocumentation
5. Students will research and apply for variousscholarships in order to assist them withadditional college funding. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -May 2016
(O)Copies of ScholarshipApplications Submitted, (S)LocalFunds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Scholarship dataand documentation; scholarshipapplications submitted/receivedby student; Scholarshiplists/opportunities (i.e. CoastalBend Community FoundationScholarships)
6. Every participating senior will apply for afinancial aid PIN number by January 2016.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5)
College and Career Counselor,Core Subject Teachers,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Financial aidmeeting agendas and sign-ins;FAFSA documentation; Waiveroptions for non-participation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 5. Taft High School will achieve Met Standard in Postsecondary Readiness (as defined in Index 4) for all students by Spring testing 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
7. A minimum of 100% of our seniors, notalready meeting dual credit requirements, willtake the Transition English and Transition Mathcourse. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor, CoreSubject Teachers, Counselor(s),General Education Teachers,Principal
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Course rosters,grade reports, TSI assessmentdata, dual credit enrollment
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 2. Taft ISD will prepare all students for post-secondary engagement: college, trade school, military, or workforce.
Objective 6. Every Taft High School graduate, without exception or excuse, will complete post-secondary education.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Taft High School will utilize Life TrackServices and the College and Career Advisorto track student completion from andachievements of post-secondary education forup to five years. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)
Assistant Superintendent for C &I, Capacity Team Members,College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s)
May 2015 - June2020
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Life Track SurveyResults/Reports; College andCareer Advisor tracking data
2. We will communicate with and encourageformer graduates in their pursuit of post-secondary education and training. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for Business,Assistant Superintendent for C &I, Capacity Team Members,College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), CTE Teachers,Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, General EducationTeachers, Principal, Special EdDirector, Teacher(s),Technology Director
August 2015 -August 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Documentation ofactivities and methods ofcommunication
3. We will promote No Excuses Universityactivities campus-wide (i.e. NEU weeklylessons, college going atmosphere). We willwork to establish our No Excuses ExceptionalSystems, particularly the Culture of UniversalAchievement and Collaboration Systems.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Campus Secretary, CapacityTeam Members, College andCareer Counselor, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, Recruiter,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Master schedule,NEU Weekly Lessons, Taft NEUSystems documentation; NEUOctober ConferencePresentation
4. Enrollment in dual credit will continue to beencouraged. (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,3,4,5)
Assistant Superintendent for C &I, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principals,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Texas StateInitiative (TSI) completedrequirement documentation;Dual credit enrollment, dualcredit completion data
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 3. Taft ISD will enhance positive learning by providing and maintaining safe appropriate facilities and technology resources.
Objective 1. Taft High School will reduce discipline referrals by 10%.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Capturing Kids Hearts training and plans willcontinue. (Target Group: All, H, ECD, SPED,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,4)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Sign-in Sheets,Evaluations from Training andStaff Survey; CollaborativeMeeting Agendas
2. Students will be invited to luncheons asguests of the teachers and other staffmembers. (Target Group: All, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
October 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Student Sign-in,Discipline/Attendance Data
3. Team building events will be scheduled forstaff and student participation to build andsupport academic relationships. (TargetGroup: All, AtRisk) (NCLB: 3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Student/staff Sign-in, Agendas, Calendar ofEvents, Discipline andAttendance Data
4. Taft High School will include students in thedecision-making processes where appropriateand feasible. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CapacityTeam Members, Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Agenda and sign-insheets; Superintendent AdvisoryGroup; Student Council meetingdocumentation; OtherDocumentation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 3. Taft ISD will enhance positive learning by providing and maintaining safe appropriate facilities and technology resources.
Objective 2. Taft High School will reduce the number of tobacco, alcohol, and other drug incidents and all school sponsored activities reported to PEIMS 425 Recordthrough June 2016 as compared to those reported through June 2015.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Taft High School will promote positivechoices and decision making through theCapturing Kids Hearts Process and "NoExcuses" activities scheduled throughout theschool year. (Target Group: All, AtRisk)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Sign-in sheets,Student created videos, Guestspeakers/assemblies, Socialcontracts, Walkthroughs
2. Red Ribbon Activities will be held topromote tobacco, alcohol, and drug awareness.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principals,Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Red Ribbon ActivityList/Agenda, Calendar of events
3. Taft High School will promote positivechoices and decision making through guestspeakers, motivational activities, andawareness activities. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CampusSecretary, Capacity TeamMembers, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Student Createdawareness videos; Motivationalspeaker/assemblydocumentation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 4. Taft ISD will ensure effective and efficient use of funds.
Objective 1. Taft High School will increase the student attendance rate from 94.6% to 97.0%.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Incentives will be promoted and given forstudent attendance. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015-June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Perfect attendanceList; Attendance Rate; List ofIncentives
2. Parent phone calls will be made when wedo not know the reason for a student's absenceusing the Skylert automated system andpersonal contacts by staff. (Target Group: All,AtRisk) (NCLB: 5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(O)Attendance Records,(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Daily Calling Logs,Attendance Rates; SkylertReports
3. We will utilize district personnel to locatestudents. (Target Group: All, AtRisk) (NCLB:5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent, Principal,Teacher(s), Teachers' ParentalContact Documentation, TruantOfficer
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Truancy complaints;Attendance Rates; Principal'sAttendance Plans
4. We will provide mandatory truancyprevention measures for students with 3 ormore absences in a four week period and fileon students and parents in a timely manner forattendance law violations. (Target Group: All,AtRisk) (NCLB: 5)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal August 2015 -June 2016
(O)Attendance Records,(S)Local Funds (199)
Formative - Attendance CourtFilings; Student AttendanceRecords; Truancy preventiondocumentation
5. We will monitor student attendance on adaily basis. (Target Group: All, AtRisk) (NCLB:5)
Assistant Principal(s), CampusSecretary, Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Attendance Reports,Attendance Rates
6. A Principal's Attendance Plan will be writtenfor any student who falls between the 75% and90% absence range. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - Principal'sAttendance Plan for individualstudents
7. We will establish a mentor program with afocus on student attendance concerns. (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CapacityTeam Members, College andCareer Counselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
October 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Attendance Reports;Attendance Rates;Mentor/Mentee feedback
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 5. Taft ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, talented, student-oriented professionals.
Objective 1. Taft High School will increase the number of students participating in a coherent sequence of Career & Technology Education Courses from 85% to90%.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. All students will be given equal opportunityto participate in CTE courses. (Target Group:All, H, ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, SPED, GT,CTE, M, F) (NCLB: 3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor,Counselor(s), CTE Teachers,Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, Teacher(s),Technology Director
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)Carl Perkins (244), (S)LocalFunds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Course SelectionGuide and Student Schedules;CTE report
2. Taft High School will participate in Collegeand Career Days in order for students toexplore college and career options. (TargetGroup: All, H, ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, SPED,GT, CTE, M, F, AtRisk) (NCLB: 4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)Carl Perkins (244), (S)LocalFunds (199)
Formative - College and CareerDay Agendas and Sign-insheets; Other Documentation
3. Students will explore career opportunitiesand programs (i.e. NEU Connect, CareerCruising) to better understand their careerinterests and potential and exploreopportunities. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Student Participationand Inventory Report
4. Career and Technology Funds will beutilized to enhance the CTE Programs at TaftHigh School through the purchase of tools andequipment to assist students with focusing oncareer choices. (Target Group: All, H, ECD,ESL, Migrant, LEP, SPED, CTE, M, F, AtRisk)(NCLB: 5)
Assistant Superintendent for C &I, Counselor(s), CTE Teachers,Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, Teacher(s)
September 2015 -June 2016
(F)Carl Perkins (244) - $20,136,(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Equipment andMaterials Purchased; Increase inCTE Participation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 5. Taft ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, talented, student-oriented professionals.
Objective 2. Taft High School will continue to partner with the community through our active participation in community organizations and events.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Staff members and students will participatein local organizations and events (i.e. Kiwanis,Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, ChristmasFestival, Boys and Girls Club). (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 3,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Collegeand Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Agendas, Sign-insheets, Participation Rosters
2. Taft ISD will evaluate the Career andTechnology Education (CTE) program usingPEIMS data, Performance-Based Monitoringdata, 504 and special educationdocumentation, the master schedule,Department of Rehabilitative Services (DARS)data, staff development and communityfeedback. (Target Group: All, CTE) (NCLB:3,4,5)
Assistant Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent for C &I, Counselor(s), Federal /Special Programs Director,Principal
September 2014 -June 2015
(F)Carl Perkins (244), (S)LocalFunds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Data Sources andincrease in CTE Participation;Master Schedule; CTE programevaluations
3. Student organizations and/or Career andTechnology Education (CTE) programs willestablish partnerships with businesses andcommunity organizations to enhance our CTEprograms and courses. (Target Group: All,CTE) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Capacity Team Members,College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), CTE Director,CTE Teachers, Principal,Superintendent(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(F)Carl Perkins (244), (S)LocalFunds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Meetingminutes/agendas and sign-insheets; Documentationreferencing collaboration andpartnerships
4. Students and student organizations will beinvolved in preparing, planning, or creatingpresentations and awareness assemblies.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Campus Secretary, CapacityTeam Members, College andCareer Counselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Presentation andAssembly Agendas, Sign-insheets, Products
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 5. Taft ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, talented, student-oriented professionals.
Objective 3. Taft High School will work to increase the teacher retention rate from 83% in 2015 to 87% in 2016.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Teachers who are new or have less thantwo years of experience in the subject or gradelevel to which he/she is assigned will beprovided a mentor. (Target Group: All) (NCLB:3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)State Compensatory Formative - Teacher MentorData Sheets
2. We will continue to promote teachers incompleting their Master's Degree in order towork collaboratively with colleges to increasethe number of adjunct professors on campus.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3,5)
Assistant Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent for C &I, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principals,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199) Formative - Master's DegreeDocumentation
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 6. Taft ISD will provide an opportunity for parents and community engagement as partners in educating our students.
Objective 1. Taft High School will offer multiple forms of two way communication with staff, students, parents and community members in order to increaseinvolvement and build capacity in school programs and personnel.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Dissemination of information will be madeavailable through our webpage, facebook,gazette, running greyhound, the localnewspaper, flyers and letters, and Skylertphone calls. (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CampusSecretary, Principal, Teacher(s),Technology Director
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - San Patricio Newspostings, Taft High SchoolNews, Webpage and facebookpostings, Skylert Reports andemails, Mailout copies
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 6. Taft ISD will provide an opportunity for parents and community engagement as partners in educating our students.
Objective 2. Taft High School will host community educational events throughout the year that focus on parental involvement and parent education.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. Taft High School will host severalcommunity educational events throughout theyear (i.e. STAAR EOC Night, Financial AidNights). (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Agendas and/orsign-in sheets
2. Taft ISD will provide parent workshopsthroughout the year. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -May 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Workshop Agendasand Sign-in Sheets
3. Information will be provided and madeavailable to parents and community membersinterested in continuing their education.(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)
College and Career Counselor,Counselor(s), Principals
September 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Copies ofinformation shared, Sign-insheets
4. Parents will have many opportunities tobecome involved and support the school (i.e.booster clubs, volunteering). (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Campus Secretary, College andCareer Counselor, Counselor(s),Federal / Special ProgramsDirector, Principal, SchoolNurse, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Membership rosters,Agendas and Sign-in sheets,Communication records (i.e.skylert reports and mailouts)
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TAFT HIGH SCHOOLGoal 6. Taft ISD will provide an opportunity for parents and community engagement as partners in educating our students.
Objective 3. Taft High School will increase parental/community participation according to sign in sheets and records kept at school functions.
Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation
1. We will invite parents and communitymembers to participate in campus improvementand campus activities. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), AssistantSuperintendent for C & I,Campus Secretary, CapacityTeam Members, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - SBDM sign-insheets; Other Parent sign-insheets; Communication Logs(i.e. Skylert reports andmailouts)
2. All Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM)Team minutes will be taken and distributed toall staff members, via copies or emails. Effortswill be made to include parents, community andbusiness members. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CampusSecretary, Capacity TeamMembers, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Special Ed Director,Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - SBDM Minutes(copies or emails); SBDM Sign-in sheets and Agendas
3. Banquets and recognition events will beheld throughout the year. (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4,5)
Assistant Principal(s), CampusSecretary, College and CareerCounselor, Counselor(s),Principal, Teacher(s)
August 2015 -June 2016
(S)Local Funds (199), (S)StateCompensatory
Formative - Agendas and sign-insheets
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2015-2016
Resources Source Amount
Carl Perkins Federal $5,293
IDEA B Federal $51,085
Title I Part C – Migrant Federal Pending
Texas Literacy Initiative State $51,556
Instructional Materials Allotment State $50,293
Technology Lending Program State Pending
High School
2015 - 2016
Budget Information
TAFT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
2015-2016 BUDGET OVERVIEW STATE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION
Total High School SCE Budget: $82,014
Budget Payroll (6100) Amount Total: $58,944
Names and Assignments of Staff Funded/Partially Funded with SCE Funds: Total FTE’s: 0.456
Name Assignment FTE’s
Andrew Besa TEACHER/HIGH SCHOOL 0.250
Amy Stewart TEACHER/HIGH SCHOOL 0.160
Angelita Lopez PRINCIPAL 0.046
Justification:
State Compensatory Education funded personnel serve students in at-risk situations by providing academic intervention, attendance monitoring, and
program coordination that improves the regular education program.
Professional and Contracted Services (6200) Budget Amount: $18,000
Description:
Contracted Services
Justification:
Professional and contracted services costs are expended in order to provide support services for at-risk student programs.
Supplies and Materials (6300) Budget Amount: $3,400
Description:
Tutorial Supplies and Materials for At-Risk Tutorials
Justification: Supplies purchased for instructional use with students in at-risk situations are supported through the goals and objectives listed in the district and
campus improvement plans. Supplies are also purchased to enhance parental involvement activities for parents of at-risk students’ district wide.
Other Operating Expenses (6400) Budget Amount: $1,670
Description:
Specialized Instructional Staff Development
Justification:
Staff development and travel training costs are expended in an effort to increase professional development opportunities for educators responsible for
providing or monitoring at-risk students and services.
The goal of the Taft Independent School District is to keep students in school and to provide them with quality instructional services. Students who
are at risk of dropping out of school because of academic failure and other factors impeding their academic success are assisted through the services
provided by highly qualified staff.
Based on the budget analysis, compensatory funds support the following campus improvement objectives:
Increase TAKS/STAAR Passing Rates for All Students, Especially those Identified as At Risk of Dropping Out of School
Provide Quality Staff Development for Teachers of At Risk Students
Increase Parental Involvement
Lower Student Drop-Out Rate
Increase Attendance
Increase Graduation Rate
Increase use of Technology in All Instructional Programs
Improve Career and Technology Programs
TAFT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015 – 2016 BUDGET OVERVIEW
TITLE I EDUCATION
Total High School Title I Budget: $-0-
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
ACT American
College Testing
A standardized test for high school achievement and college
admissions in the United States produced by ACT, Inc.
ACP
Alternative
Certification
Program
A program for certifying as educators people who desire to
enter the profession without first earning an education
degree. Teachers certifying through ACP must still meet the
certification standards of SBEC. A number of different
organizations, including TISD, offer alternative certification
programs.
ADA Average Daily
Attendance
The number of students actually in attendance at a school.
The ADA rate determines state funding for public school
systems in Texas. In TISD the ADA hour is required to be in
the second hour after the start of school. Any student not in
attendance by that time is considered absent.
AEIS
Academic
Execellence
Indicator
System
The State of Texas's framework for evaluating the academic
performance of public schools. This framework is used to
calculate accountability ratings for individual schools and
districts.
AIP Accelerated
Instruction Plan
The plan developed by the GPC and parent(s) for students
who have not performed satisfactorily on TAKS to ensure
successful mastery of the curriculum
AMI Accelerated
Math Instruction
Part of the SSI, this state-funded program aims to accelerate
math instruction for students at risk of failing the math TAKS.
AP/Pre-
AP
Advanced
Placement
Courses that teach the curriculum tested by AP exams,
Successful results on the exam can, at certain colleges or
universities, translate to credits.
Assistant
Principal
An administrative position at some schools. Known in some
other districts as a vice-principal.
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ARD
Admission,
Review, and
Dismissal
An ARD Committee must meet to make decisions that impact
students with special needs. [see explanation]
ARI
Accelerated
Reading
Instruction
Part of the SSI, this state-funded program aims to accelerate
reading instruction for students at risk of failing the reading
TAKS. (Frequently referred to as Accelerated Reading
Intervention.)
ARRA
American
Recovery and
Reinvestment
Act
An economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United
States Congress in February 2009.
AYP Adequate Yearly
Progress The measurement and accountability system for NCLB.
B
BDC Backup Domain
Controller
Schools each have a server on the network that is named
xxx-BDC, where xxx is the school name or a representation
thereof
C
CATE
Career And
Technology
Education
See CTE
C & I
Curriculum and
Instruction Work Title for an Assistant Superintendent
CIT
Campus
Improvement
Team
TEA team for schools that were academically unacceptable in
the previous year [more common form of SCIT]
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
CSCOPE TBD TISD's curriculum, available online to all TISD educators
Comp.
Ed.
Compensatory
Education
State funded assistance for students formally identified as at-
risk (of failure to graduate).
COE
Certificate of
Eligibility Illustrates ability to conduct a test.
CPR Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
An emergency procedure for people in cardiac arrest or, in
some circumstances, respiratory arrest.
CRO The Central
Region Office The office of the Central Region (CR)
CSR Confidential
Student Report
Details of a student's performance on an administration of the
TAKS.
CTE
Career &
Technology
Education
A federally funded program to teach vocational education.
Previously called CATE.
D
DBP
Developmental
Bilingual
Program
The bilingual education program whose aim is to allow
students to fully develop their native language abilities before
transitioning to English. The goal is that students end up
bilingual and bilateral.
DIP
District
Improvement
Plan
Document that illustrates the educational direction of the
district.
DM District Monitor
Staff members who monitor TAKS test administrations at
schools. Formerly known as DOMs (District Office Monitor)
and COMs (Central Office Monitor)
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DMAC
Software
Program
Comprehensive educational software program utilized by
TISD
E
ED/ECD
Economically
Disadvantaged
Students who come from a home where the household
income is at a level that qualifies them to receive either a free
or reduced cost lunch.
Emotionally
Disturbed
Students who are identified as having a pattern of behavior
and/or illness that indicates they are emotionally disturbed.
ELA English
Language Arts
The study of English. Sometimes this is used to include
reading instruction and sometimes reading is considered
separately. [See also SLA]
ELL
English
Language
Learners
Students whose native language is not English and who are
still not academically literate in English. These students
normally receive support services. [See also ESL and LEP]
ELPS
English
Language
Proficiency
Standards
These are the new standards replacing the ESL TEKS.
EOC End-Of-Course A course-specific exam administered by TEA
EOY End of Year
Indicates testing results provided at the end of the
educational year.
ESC Education
Service Center
The State Legislature established 20 centers throughout
Texas to provide public school districts professional
development and school services. TISD's nearest service
center is 2.
ESL English as a A program for students whose native language is not English
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
Second
Language
and who are still not academically literate in English. [See
also ELL and LEP]
EVAAS
Educational
Value Added
Assessment
System
A model for measuring the amount of growth students and
schools demonstrate annually.
ExCET
Examination for
Certification of
Educators in
Texas
One of the instruments used by SBEC to certify teachers.
[See also TExES]
F
FAPE Free Appropriate
Public Education
Students with disabilities are guaranteed, under federal law
(IDEA), not to be denied, solely because of their disability,
participation in any educational program funded by federal
dollars.
FERPA
Family
Educational
Rights and
Privacy Act
The Federal law that protects the privacy of educational
records.
FMLA
Family and
Medical Leave
Act
Federal law that allows employees at certain organizations to
take limited unpaid leave for the purpose of taking care of a
family medical or other emergency.
FSLA Fair Standards
Labor Act
Federal law that regulates pay and work conditions. All TISD
employees are exempt or non-exempt from the provisions of
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the law.
G
G/T Gifted and/or
Talented
Program for students who are identified as academically
gifted.
GPA
GPC
Grade Point
Average
Grade Placement
Committee
Student’s Average of all grades to establish class ranking.
A campus-based group of educators that has the final say in
most promotion/retention decisions. [see also AIP]
H
H Hispanic Ethnicity indicator
I
IB International
Baccalaureate
A world-wide education framework with rigorous programs for
schools at the K-12 levels. There are three separate
programs: Primary Years Program (PYP); Middle Years
Program (MYP); and the diploma program.
IBMYP International See MYP
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
Baccalaureate
Middle Years
Program
IBPYP
International
Baccalaureate
Primary Years
Program
See PYP
IDEA
Individuals with
Disabilities
Education Act
Is a Federal Law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
IEP
Individualized
Education
Program
Part of the required plan for students identified as having
special needs. The IEP lays out the curriculum expectations
and the modifications needed to ensure success.
IFD
Instructional
Focus Document Instructional component of CSCOPE
ISD Independent
School District
Term used throughout Texas for the form of government used
to organize and run public school systems
J
JAQ Job Analysis
Questionnaire
A sytem used to decide pay and exempt/non-exempt status
for newly created positions
L
LAN Local Area
Network
The computer network within TISD facilities (from the servers
to the drop) [see also WAN]
LAT
Linguistically
Accommodated
Testing
Testing for students who are LEP-exempt from the regular
TAKS test. [see also LSG]
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
LD Learning
Disabled
Students who are tested and identified as having a learning
disability.
LEP
Limited English
Proficient
Students whose native language is not English and who are
still not academically literate in English. These students
normally receive support services. [See also ELL and ESL]
LPAC
Language
Proficiency
Assessment
Committee
A campus-based committee of educators and a parent who
determine the optimal placement for LEP students. It reviews,
at least annually, the progress of LEP students.
LRE Least Restrictive
Environment
Federal law mandates that special needs students be served
in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their
needs. The intention is to avoid special education students
from being isolated from their regular education peers if there
is no educational purpose served in that separation.
LSG
Linguistic
Simplification
Guides
Used to help educators more effectively assist students as
part of LAT
M
N
NCLB No Child Left
Behind
The suite of federal laws that relate to educational
expectations imposed on states who wish to receive federal
funds for public education. Informally referred to as
"nickleby."
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
P
PDAS
Professional
Development
and Appraisal
System
The manner and instruments through which educators are
assessed on an ongoing basis.
Portable
Document
Format
An electronic file that can be read with Adobe Acrobat that
perserves the original formatting of the document.
PDS
Professional
Development
Services
The central department that provides professional
development for schools and others
PEIMS
Public Education
Information
Management
System
TEA's way to capture and organize student data from all
public schools in Texas. The data collected drives funding and
accountability for public schools.
PYP Primary Years
Program
Part of the IB framework with rigorous programs for schools
at the K-12 levels. There are three separate programs:
Primary Years Program (PYP); Middle Years Program (MYP);
and the diploma program.
R
RPTE
Reading
Proficiency Tests
in English
An annual test administered by TEA to all LEP students who
are not testing with TAKS. Now part of TELPAS.
S
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
SAP SAP
The software used to handle most financial transactions in
TISD. SAP used to originally stand for Systems Applications
and Products in Data Processing but the acronym is now used
as a name.
SBEC
State Board for
Educator
Certification
The state organization responsible for certifying and
maintaining records of educator professional qualifications.
SCIT
Special Campus
Improvement
Team
TEA team for schools that were academically unacceptable in
the previous year [See also CIT]
SDAA
or
SDAA
II
State-Developed
Alternative
Assessment
The tests administered by TEA to assess LD students for
whom the TAKS is not an appropriate assessment vehicle. In
2005 the tests were revamped and made more rigorous
(hence SDAA II). In 2008 the tests were discontinued and
replaced by TAKS-A, TAKS-M, and TAKS-Alt.
SIP
School
Improvement
Plan
A plan, required to be prepared annually, identifying specific,
measurable goals for the school and outlining how the school
will meet its goals. Also known as a CIT (Campus
Improvement Plan). Now part of the Continuous School
Improvement Process.
SLA Spanish
Language Arts
The study of Spanish. Sometimes this is used to include
reading instruction and sometimes reading is considered
separately. [See also ELA]
Sp. Ed. Special
Education The academic support services for students with special needs
SSA
Shared Service
Arrangement
Collaboration between educational entities which shares the
cost of educational services.
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
SSI
STAAR
Student Success
Initiative
State of Texas
Assessments of
Academic
Readiness
A state program to support students in reading and math. The
program is targeted at students either at risk of failing or who
have failed the reading or math TAKS.
The new high(2011) stakes test administered to students in
grades 3-11.
T
TAKS
Texas
Assessment of
Knowledge &
Skills
The test administered by the TEA to evaluate students' grasp
of the state' proscribed curriculum (TEKS)
<http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/index.html>
TAKS-A
TAKS
Accommodated
The TAKS test administered to special education students
who, in order to demonstrate understanding of grade-level
content, need some accommodations when testing.
TAKS-
Alt TAKS Alternative
The TAKS test administered to special education students
with the most severe disabilities.
TAKS-
M TAKS Modified
The TAKS test administered to special education students
with severe disabilities.
TEA Texas Education
Agency Used state-wide. <http://www.tea.state.tx.us/>
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016
TELPAS
Texas English
Language
Proficiency
Assessment
System
The state's testing system for students new or relatively new
to the English language
TEKS
Texas
Assessment of
Knowledge &
Skills
The state designed curriculum tested with TAKS tests
<http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html>
TExES
Texas
Examinations of
Educator
Standards
One of the instruments used by SBEC to certify teachers.
[See also ExCET]
TPTR
Teacher and
Principal
Training and
Recruiting
Is a state funding source to train and recruit teachers and
principals.
TPRI
Texas Primary
Reading
Inventory
State-administered English language reading assessment for
kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Spanish version is the
Tejas-LEE
V
VAD
Vertical
Alignment
Document
Instructional component of CSCOPE.
W
WAN Wide Area
Network
The computer network connecting TISD facilities and the
central servers [see also LAN]
TAFT ISD Acronyms 2016