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Ware ElementaryCampus Plan of ActionMaking Every Minute Count

Sarah Sheppard PrincipalSarah Sheppard, Principal601 W. GarfieldLongview, TX 75602903-803-5700

Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees

Background

The Ware Plan of Action is prepared in accordance with requirements of Chapter 11, Subchapter F, of the Texas Education Code, specifically §11.251 and §11.252. Theserequirements are also contained in AISD policies BQ (Legal) and BQA (Legal).

Each school district shall have a district improvement plan that is developed, evaluated, and revised annually, in accordance with district policy, by the Superintendent withthe assistance of the district-level committee. The purpose of the district improvement plan is to guide district and campus staff in the improvement of student performancefor all student groups in order to attain state standards in respect to academic excellence indicators.

The Campus Plan of Action is required by statute to include the following components:• Comprehensive needs assessment• Measurable campus performance objectives• Strategies for improvement of student performance• Strategies for providing secondary students with information on higher education preparation and opportunities• Description of resources needed to implement identified strategies• Description of staff responsible accomplishing of each strategy• Timelines for implementation of each strategy• Formative evaluation criteria

In developing the 2014-2015 Campus Plan of Action, the Ware Campus Improvement Team met in committee to review the Needs Assessment and proposed PerformanceObjectives and Targets, and the full Campus Improvement Team recommended approval on October 1, 2014. The Board of Trustees provided final approval in October2014.

Accordingly, monitoring of the strategies included in the Campus Plan of Action is accomplished through ongoing monitoring. Further, each Campus Improvement Planaligns directly with the District Plan of Action.

This plan has been collaboratively developed by the Campus Improvement Team which represents all Campus stakeholders. All performance goals identified in No ChildLeft Behind legislation including Special Education and Bilingual Performance Based Analysis System (PBMAS) identified indicators and the Highly Qualified Plan havebeen adopted by the district and are reflected in this Plan of Action.

The following funding sources support the objectives and strategies implemented to address identified student needs: Titles I, IIA, IID, III, IV, V, Special Education, StateCompensatory Education, Career and Technology Education, Optional Extended Year, ARI Grant, District Foundation Grants.

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MissionWare's mission is to provide each student with the highest quality education in a secure,

supportive and challenging environment that embraces life-long learning and promotes academicexcellence and diversification.

Ware further endeavors to provide students with opportunities to grow academically, socially,physically, and culturally. Ware also strives to enable them to become viable and productive

citizens with recognition of individual differences in a non-threatening and supportive environment.

VisionWare will serve as the foundation for the future of our students. We will work with parents,

community and students to maintain a safe and disciplined environment. Teachers and studentswill be held accountable to high standards in all areas.

We Believe that...1. Quality instruction and opportunity for growth will enable students to achieve at their highest

levels.2. All staff members must demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, proficiency in his/her

subject matter, and continuous commitment to increasing academic excellence.3. Presenting lessons relative to real-world situations and utilizing technology will help students to

develop essential skills that aid in life-long learning.4. Self-discipline, a strong work ethic and confidence in one's ability to excel are essential for


Vision Continuedstudents to become productive citizens.

5. Stakeholders enhance students' success. Parents, educators and community are importantcontributors to the educational success of our children and share mutual responsibility.

6. Faculty, staff, parents, students, and community all share mutual responsibility in meeting theneeds of academic longevity.

Nondiscrimination NoticeWare Elementary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, includingvocational 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 the

rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


Ware Elementary Site Base

Name Position

Allen, Shameika Teacher

Boon, Janet Business Representative

Briley, Barbara Teacher

Byrdsong, Cangelya Teacher

Collins, Kendra Teacher

Dunn, Safawna Teacher

Hamilton, Melanie Teacher

Hudson, Terrye Community Representative

Jones, Kimberly Teacher

Morgan, Candy Parent

Navarro, Cinthia Teacher

Orona, Evelia Teacher

Salas Leal, Liza Teacher

Scott, Kiley Teacher

Sheppard, Sarah Campus Administrator

Woods, Deardra Parent


Resource Allocations

Resource Source Amount

IDEA Special Education Federal

Title I Federal

Title I-FTE Federal

Title III Bilingual/ESL Federal

Campus Library Other

Computer Lab Other

Journals Other

Leveled books Other

Literacy Library Other

Manipulatives Other

Math Materials Other

Physical Fitness Equipment Other

Region VII Other

Scantrons Other

SCE Other

TEKS Resources System Other

Local Funds State

SCE-FTE State

State Compensatory State


No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2014/2015 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.


10 COMPONENTS OF A TITLE I, PART A SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM

A schoolwide program shall include the following:

1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the school that is based on the achievement of children

in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards.

Content Standards = Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Achievement Standards = STAAR & TAPR

2. Schoolwide reform strategies that:

Provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement.

Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research that address the needs of all children:

Strengthen the core academic program. Increase the amount and quality of learning time such as providing an extended

school year, summer program, and before- and after-school tutoring. Enrich and accelerate the curriculum. Include strategies for meeting the needs of historically underserved populations. Address how the school will determine if such needs have been met. Determine if the strategies are consistent with and designed to implement the District

and Campus Improvement Plans.

3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals.

4. High-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals to enable all children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.

5. Campuses utilize strategies to attract and retain highly qualified staff.

6. Strategies to increase parental involvement.

Convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to inform parents of their school’s participation and to explain the requirements of Title I, Part A and the rights of parents to be involved.

Involve parents in an organized, on-going, and timely review and improvement of the program.

Allow for regular and flexible meetings for parents and enable them to give input.

Offer resources for parents that assist them with their effort to help their children achieve

Develop a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, staff, and students share the responsibility for improved academic achievement.

7. Plans for assisting preschool children transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.

8. Measures to include teachers in decisions regarding the use of academic assessments that provide information to improve the achievement of individual students or the overall instructional program.

9. Effective, timely additional assistance to ensure that students’ difficulties are identified and assistance is provided.

10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs including violence prevention programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education and job training.

Every student a learner…Every learner a graduate…Every graduate a success!

Campus CompositionCampus Composition

Systems SafeguardsSystems Safeguards

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Longview Independent School District Comprehensive Needs Assessment Summary 2014‐2015

District Goal 1. Meet or exceed Texas Education Agency standards on STAAR, close the achievement gap, prepare students for higher education and workforce readiness, and provide meaningful opportunities for the district's diverse student population. Reading

Increase all students achievement in reading from 72% to 80%

Science Increase all students achievement from 64% to 75% Increase lab and field experiences

Writing

Increase all students achievement in writing from 69% to 75%

Social Studies

Math Given new TEKS maintain 66% achievement for all students

ELL 80% will meet or exceed on TELPAS reading and writing

Special ed.

Continue to decrease by 70% the number of AA students receiving Special Ed services

Priorities 1. Increase AA student achievement by 5% in all content areas 2. Maintain the level of commended performers in math 3. Increase the number of commended performers in reading and science

District Goal 2. Establish an integrated system of community relations and communications that provides opportunities to establish and strengthen district relationships and partnerships with parents and the community.

Strengths Parent Education workshops Community relations with the Junior League of Longview; First

Christian Church; Evangelical Presbyterian Church; Made‐Rite

Weaknesses AA parental involvement

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Priorities 1. Increase AA parental involvement in the area of student academics 2. Implement Communities In Schools to surround our students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in

life District Goal 3. Hire, retain, cultivate, and promote high quality personnel.

Strengths PLC meetings Reading and Math Specialist Content training

Weaknesses Teachers with less than 3 years teaching experience

Priorities

1. Continue PLC meetings and content training 2. One on One teacher training with reading and math specialist

District Goal 4. Design a comprehensive instructional technology program that promotes 21st century teaching and learning, including digital literacy and Internet safety instruction.

Strengths Completion and application of District Technology Proficiency

training

Weaknesses Usage of District Technology to bridge the gap between home and

school in the area of student achievement

Priorities 1. Generation of interactive lessons in a flipped classroom setting for all content areas 2. Increase proficiency with district instructional software applications

Ware ElementaryGoal 1. Meet or exceed Texas Education Agency standards on STAAR, close the achievement gap, prepare students for higher education and workforce

readiness, and provide meaningful opportunities for the district's diverse student population.

Objective 1. Provide rigorous, complex, and meaningful learning that promotes readiness for post PK-12 experiences, including a curriculum that isfocused on the state standards and research based, effective instructional practices in all classrooms.

Objective 2. Increase student participation, completion, and performance in AP, Honors, and/or Dual Credit/Dual Degree courses, as well as on ACT,and SAT exams.

Objective 3. Reduce the achievement gap on STAAR between phase-in performance standards and recommended performance standards.

Objective 4. Improve the achievement of students served by programs such as English Language Learners, Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, andGifted and Talented at all levels.

Objective 5. Inncrease attendance rates at all campuses will reach or exceed 97%.

Goal 2. Establish an integrated system of community relations and communications that provides opportunities to establish and strengthen district relationshipsand partnerships with parents and the community.

Objective 1. Expand comprehensive programs and partnership opportunities between parents, community, and schools that foster classroominnovation.

Objective 2. Create a system to communicate foundational and future-ready skills for each learner.

Objective 3. Create a system for establishing and maintaining reciprocal community partnerships to increase authentic field based learningexperiences.

Goal 3. Hire, retain, cultivate, and promote high quality personnel.

Objective 1. Hire highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals for all academic core courses in compliance with federal and state guidelines specificto No Child Left Behind.

Objective 2. All Staff will receive high quality, effective, relevant, and sustained professional development aligned with District goals and performanceobjectives.

Goal 4. Design a comprehensive instructional technology program that promotes 21st century teaching and learning, including digital literacy and Internet safetyinstruction.

Objective 1. Fully integrate appropriate technology tools to facilitate best practices for teaching and learning in the classroom.

Objective 2. Increase the capacity of district staff to integrate the use of technology tools and resources through a differentiated staff developmentprogram that addresses 21st century skills.

Objective 3. Provide an infrastructure capable of supporting district instructional needs of staff and students and district technology goals andobjectives aligned to the TEA's Long Range Plan for Technology.




Objective 1. Provide rigorous, complex, and meaningful learning that promotes readiness for post PK-12 experiences, including a curriculum that is focused on thestate standards and research based, effective instructional practices in all classrooms.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. Continue a balanced literacy and readingcurriculum to enhance reading comprehensionusing the Daily 5/CAFE framework: read aloud,shared reading and writing, literacy groups,guided reading with an emphasis on readingstrategies, vocabulary, critical thinking andfluency. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA:1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s),Instructional Specialist,Principal, Special Ed Teachers

August -June (F)Title I, (O)Leveled books,(O)Literacy Library, (O)TEKSResources System

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes: Improved STAAR scoresStudents reading on or abovegrade level

Methods/Measures:BAS/SistemaTPRI/Tejas LeeTEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarksSTAAR

2. Continue Campus Wide (K-5) Power WritingProgram to build foundational writing skills anddevelop mastery at each level of progression inthe writing process. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9)(Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: K, 1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


October - May (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Student Improved performance

Methods/Measures:Portfolios/Writing JournalsPower Writing ScoresTEKS Resource AssessmentsSTAAR (Grade 4)






3. Continue math workstations, math/literacyconnection, academic vocabulary and mathmaterials to enhance math instruction anddevelop students' math skills to the abstractlevel. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA:1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I, (O)Manipulatives,(O)Math Materials, (O)TEKSResources System

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased academicachievement in math at all gradelevelsIncreased understanding ofmath conceptsIncreased understanding in thedelivery of math instruction

Methods/Measures:TEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarksCoaching NotesPMI (K-2)STAAR (3-5)

4. Maintain student reading response andwriting journals throughout the year in math byjustifying their answers and developingvocabulary and in reading, writing and scienceby responding to text and developingvocabulary. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title ITA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I, (O)Journals Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased academicachievement in all core subjects.

Methods/Measures:Campus/District BenchmarksSTAAR (Grades 3-5)






5. Provide students with class, lablessons/investigations, journaling and field tripsin grades PK-5 comparing, adapting, anddrawing conclusions using data and/or modelwith special emphasis in the area of earthscience. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA:1,2,3,4,5,8) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), Principal,Special Ed Teachers

August - June (F)Title I, (O)Journals Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students' conceptual learning ona daily basis will lead to scientificknowledge

Methods/Measures:Science JournalsTEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarksSTAAR

6. Continue Classworks as a supplementalweb based program for all students in grades1-5 in the area of math, reading, and science toprovide a vehicle to differentiate the curriculum,teaching and learning. This program will helpteachers work with individuals or groups inneeded areas. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title ITA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)


October - June (O)Computer Lab, (S)LocalFunds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improved math, reading andscience scores

Methods/Measures:Classworks AssessmentsTEKS ResourceCampus/District BenchmarksPMISTAAR




Objective 2. Increase student participation, completion, and performance in AP, Honors, and/or Dual Credit/Dual Degree courses, as well as on ACT, and SATexams.


1. Train teachers in identifying andrecommending students for G/T (Title I SW:2,3,4,8) (Title I TA: 5,6) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Principal, Teacher(s) August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased number of studentsrecommended for G/T

Methods/Measures:Number of students qualifyingfor G/T

2. Educate parents on G/T process (Title ISW: 6,8) (Title I TA: 5,7) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Principal, Teacher(s) August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Parents will gain a betterunderstanding of the G/Tprocess

Methods/Measures:Number of parents nominatingtheir child to participate in theG/T appraisal screening

3. Increase the instructional rigor and thinkingat a higher level of complexity for all students(Title I SW: 2,3,8) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5,6)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Instructional Specialist,Principal, Teacher(s)

August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improved student performancein all content areas

Methods/Measures:TEKS Resource AssessmentsSTAARNumber of Commended STAARStudents Student produced projects




Objective 2. Increase student participation, completion, and performance in AP, Honors, and/or Dual Credit/Dual Degree courses, as well as on ACT, and SATexams.


4. Continue the following to ensure asuccessful transition from Head Start toKindergarten; Kindergarten to 1st; 5th to 6thgrade

*Classroom Visits*Parent Meetings*Orientation Night*Middle school counselors visiting campus toshare information with students and prepareschedules (Title I SW: 6,7,10) (Title I TA: 2,4,5,7,8)(Target Group: PRE K, K, 5th) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

May - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Smooth transition betweengrade levels and campuses

Methods/Measures:Sign-in sheetsAgendasCompleted schedules






1. Perform a comprehensive needsassessment and disaggregate prior yearassessment data to determine areas ofgreatest need and target students. (Title I SW:1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5,8) (TargetGroup: All, AA) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Identify areas of concern toimprove instructionImproved student achievementon identified skillsIdentify students for tutorials andsmall group instruction

Methods/Measures:Students meeting passingstandard on assessmentinstruments:STAARCampus/District BenchmarksTEKS Resource AssessmentsBAS/Sistema

2. Provide ARI instruction for students who arestruggling readers(with a strong focus on AAstudents), as identified by BAS/Sistema,TPRI/Tejas Lee, Kindergarten Assessment orSTAAR in grades K-5 (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9)(Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), DyslexiaTeacher, ESL Teacher,Instructional Specialist,Principal, Special Ed Teachers

August - June (O)Leveled books, (O)LiteracyLibrary, (S)Local Funds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students reading on or abovegrade level

Methods/Measures:BAS/SistemaTPRI/Tejas LeeKindergarten AssessmentSTAAR






3. Use assessment information from TEKSResource, Envision, BAS/Sistema, andTPRI/Tejas Lee to guide instruction and assistin planning intervention strategies to helpmonitor and scaffold student learning throughclassroom lessons and in-school and after-school tutorials. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (TitleI TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I, (O)Leveled books,(O)Literacy Library,(O)Manipulatives, (O)MathMaterials, (S)Local Funds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improved student performanceFocused instruction based onstudent needs

Methods/Measures:Lesson PlansTEKS Resource AssessmentsSTAARProgram AssessmentsFidelity Checks

4. Implement campus wide tutorials for grades1-5 students identified needing remediationbased on not meeting state, district andcampus expectations in the areas of math,reading, language arts and science (Title I SW:1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA: 2,3,4,5) (Target Group:1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


October - June (O)Computer Lab, (O)Leveledbooks, (O)Literacy Library,(O)Manipulatives, (O)MathMaterials, (O)TEKS ResourcesSystem

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students will attend assignedtutorials

Methods/Measures:Teacher made assessmentscovering TEKS/SEs taughtCampus/District assessmentsTEKS Resource AssessmentsSTAAR

5. Provide intervention for all students(with astrong focus on AA and Hispanic students)whoneed accelerated math remediation asdetermined by district Primary MathInventory(PMI) and STAAR. (Title I SW:1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (TargetGroup: All, AA) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I, (O)Journals,(O)Manipulatives, (O)MathMaterials

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students will be on or abovegrade level

Methods/Measures:PMISTAAR




Objective 4. Improve the achievement of students served by programs such as English Language Learners, Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, and Gifted andTalented at all levels.


1. Incorporate SIOP components in dailyinstruction (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA:1,2,3,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s),Instructional Specialist, Principal

August - June (F)Title I-FTE Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Bilingual students increasedacquisition of English Listening,Speaking, Reading, and Writingskills

Increased use of SIOPstrategies by teachers

Improved Writing, Speaking andListening skills for all students

Methods/Measures:Campus/District Assessments

STAAR / TELPAS

Administrative walk-throughsand observations






2. Use the RtI process to identify strugglingstudents in need of services (Title I SW: 10)(Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5,8) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s),Instructional Specialist,Principal, RtI Team

August - May (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Fidelity Checks for implementedstrategies

Proper identification of studentsin need of assistance or specialservices

Early interventions to meet theneeds of students in the leastrestrictive environment

Methods/Measures:RtI notes/data

Number of referrals

Outcome of referrals

Observations

3. Provide ESL services so that all ELLstudents identified through the LPAC processbecome proficient in English and reach highacademic standards. (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5)(Target Group: ESL, LEP) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), ESLTeacher, Principal

August - June (F)Title III Bilingual/ESL Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased academic success

Increased Language Proficiency

Methods/Measures:TELPAS

STAAR






4. Provide Dyslexia and Speech instruction toidentified students (Title I SW: 3) (Title I TA:1,2,3,4,5,8) (Target Group: SPED, Dys)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), DyslexiaTeacher, Principal, RtI Team,Speech Therapist

August - June (F)IDEA Special Education,(S)Local Funds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students identified as dyslexicwill become more proficientreaders and increase bothreading levels and fluencyStudents progress towardachievement in speech

Methods/Measures:Dyslexia Progress ReportSpeech Progress ReportRtI note and dataReferralsTeacher ObservationsSTAAR

5. Continue inclusion practices to reach allSpecial Education students (Title I SW:2,3,4,8,9) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5,8) (TargetGroup: SPED) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), Principal,Special Ed Teachers

August - June (F)IDEA Special Education Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased special educationparticipation in classroom settingDecrease in performance gap ofat-risk students

Methods/Measures:ObservationSpecial Education StudentsGoalsCampus/District BenchmarksSTAAR




Objective 5. Inncrease attendance rates at all campuses will reach or exceed 97%.


1. Communicate with parents compulsoryattendance laws through the DistrictElementary Handbook, campus newsletters,parent/teacher conferences, Connect Ed phonesystem, PTA meetings. (Title I SW: 6) (Title ITA: 1,2,7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s),Counselor(s), Principal

August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased student attendance -97%

Methods/Measures:Attendance records

2. Recognize students with perfect attendanceweekly (in classroom) and each six weeks (in aschool wide assembly). (Title I TA: 1,2,4)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), Principal August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased student attendance -97%

Method/Measures:Attendance records

PEIMS

3. Classroom teachers will call/or make ahome visit to inquire about student's absencesand let them now they were missed. (Title ITA: 1,2,3,4,7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,4,5)


August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased student attendance

Methods/Measures:Attendance records

Teacher/Parent contact log


Ware ElementaryGoal 2. Establish an integrated system of community relations and communications that provides opportunities to establish and strengthen district relationships

and partnerships with parents and the community.

Objective 1. Expand comprehensive programs and partnership opportunities between parents, community, and schools that foster classroom innovation.


1. Continue Latino Literacy Project andParenting Partners to increase Hispanic andAA parental involvement (Title I SW: 6) (Title ITA: 3,7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)

Principal, Teacher(s) October-November /March-April

(F)Title I, (F)Title IIIBilingual/ESL

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased literacy among LatinoparentsIncreased parental involvementamong AA parents

Methods/Measures:Sign-In sheets

2. Continue to provide and involve parents inthe review and revision of campusHome/School Compact (Title I SW: 1,6) (TitleI TA: 7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)

Principal June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Parents will gain a betterunderstanding of theexpectations and responsibilitiesof each member

Methods/Measures:Sign-In sheetsAgenda

3. Conduct parent education nights on timelytopics (i.e. Math, Reading, Writing, Science,STAAR and Title I) (Title I SW: 1,3,6,9) (Title ITA: 1,2,3,4,5,7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s),Instructional Specialist, Principal

October. January,February, March,May

(F)Title I, (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Parents will gain a betterunderstanding of theacademic/STAAR expectationsfor their child and improve thehome-school connection

Methods/Measures:Sign-In sheetsAgenda




Objective 1. Expand comprehensive programs and partnership opportunities between parents, community, and schools that foster classroom innovation.


4. Produce and distribute a parent weeklynewsletter in English/Spanish (Title I SW: 1,6)(Title I TA: 7) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)

Principal August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improve communicationbetween school, parents andcommunity

Methods/Measures:100% of students/parents willreceive a copy of the weeklynewsletter

5. Continue to hold "Back to School Night" and"Grade Level Orientation" for students andparents to meet and be informed ofexpectations, rules and procedures. (Title ISW: 1,6) (Title I TA: 2,3,4,5,7) (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), Principal August -September

(S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Communication between parentand teacherCommunication between studentand teacher

Methods/Measures:Sign-In sheets




Objective 2. Create a system to communicate foundational and future-ready skills for each learner.


1. Implement Communities In School (Title ISW: 1,2,6,7,8,9,10) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,7,8)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,5)

Principal October - June (F)Title I Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Surround students with acommunity of support,empowering them to stay inschool and achieve in life

Methods/Measures:Attendance recordsImproved student performance




Objective 3. Create a system for establishing and maintaining reciprocal community partnerships to increase authentic field based learning experiences.


1. Junior Achievement will continue in grades2-5. Parent and community volunteers work inthe classrooms for JA to bring the world of workinto the classrooms. The students will see avariety of jobs and careers through theirparticipation. (Title I SW: 8) (Title I TA: 1,2,4)(Target Group: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (NCLB:1,2,4,5)

Classroom Teacher(s), ParentVolunteers, Principal

October 2014 andMay 2015

(S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students learn the educationneeded to be a professional indifferent vocations

Student exposure to theavailable jobs in the community

More community involvement inthe classrooms

Methods/Measures:Volunteer Check In

Observations

Student produced products fromactivities

2. Expose students to a variety of careeropportunties by bringing in local professionals.(Title I SW: 8) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4) (TargetGroup: All)


August - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Student exposure to careeroptions and higher educationthat may be required

Methods/Measures:Decrease in the dropout rate


Ware ElementaryGoal 3. Hire, retain, cultivate, and promote high quality personnel.

Objective 1. Hire highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals for all academic core courses in compliance with federal and state guidelines specific to No ChildLeft Behind.


1. Ensure instruction is delivered by highlyqualified teachers and support staff. Provideadditional training for new teachers. (Title ISW: 3,4,5) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (TargetGroup: H, W, AA, M, F) (NCLB: 3,4)

Principal August - June (S)Local Funds, (S)SCE-FTE Formative - Expected Interim Outcomes:Highly qualified teachers andsupport staff to instruct students

Methods/Measures:Appraisals - Yearly performancemeasureWalk-throughsObservations

2. Participate in the LISD job fair in order torecruit highly qualified teachers (Title I SW: 5)(Title I TA: 5) (Target Group: H, W, AA, M, F)(NCLB: 3)

Principal April 2015 (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Highly qualified personnel toinstruct students

Methods/Measures:Highly qualified teachersAppraisals - Yearly performancemeasure

3. Meet with 0-2 year teachers to facilitate thementoring process once 6 weeks (Title I SW:4) (Title I TA: 5) (Target Group: H, W, AA, M,F) (NCLB: 3)

Instructional Specialist, Principal October - June (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcome:Successful beginning teachersHigher retention rateImproved teacher performancefor mentors and mentees

Methods/Measures:Meeting NotesObservationsAppraisalsTxBESS (District LevelMentor/Mentee Meetings)



Objective 2. All Staff will receive high quality, effective, relevant, and sustained professional development aligned with District goals and performance objectives.


1. Continue PLC meetings weekly toshare/model teaching strategies on specificTEKS/SEs that data supports as areas ofconcern. Also, share/model teaching strategiesthat are working*Weekly horizontally*Monthly vertically (Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,8,9)(Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5,6) (Target Group: H, W,AA, M, F) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Instructional Specialist,Principal, Teacher(s)

August - June (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improvement in TEKS/SEsmasteryClosing the gap between gradelevel TEKS/SEsIncreased communicationamong classroom teachers -scaffolded standards(TEKS/SEs)

Methods/Measures:PLC minutesSign-in sheetsLesson PlansTEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarkDataObservationsSTAARPMI



Objective 2. All Staff will receive high quality, effective, relevant, and sustained professional development aligned with District goals and performance objectives.


2. Provide specific and timely staffdevelopment to ensure the success of allstudents. Training includes, but is not limited tothe following topics:SIOPRtILPACSpecial EducationDyslexiaGTMathScienceLiteracyWritingTechnologyBehavior ManagementBullyingMontessori (Title I SW: 4) (Title I TA:1,2,3,4,5,6) (Target Group: H, W, AA, M, F)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4)

District Bilingual Department,Dyslexia specialist, InstructionalSpecialist, Principal

August - June (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increase teachers' ability toaddress the learning styles andneeds of a diverse population

Methods/Measures:Faculty/Staff Sign-in sheets


Ware ElementaryGoal 4. Design a comprehensive instructional technology program that promotes 21st century teaching and learning, including digital literacy and Internet safety

instruction.



1. Make effective use of learning managementresources, i.e. Istation, Classworks, ThinkThrough Math, to support guided practice forwhere appropriate (Title I SW: 1,2,3,8,9) (TitleI TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Campus InstructionalTechnologist, Principal,Teacher(s)

August - June (F)Title I, (O)Computer Lab,(O)Journals, (S)Local Funds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improved student performancein reading, writing, math andscience

Methods/Measures:TEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarksSTAARPMI

2. All students will receive grade appropriateInternet instruction (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Campus InstructionalTechnologist, ClassroomTeacher(s), Principal

September (O)Computer Lab Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Increased knowledge of theinternet

Methods/Measures:Observations

3. Student will have the opportunity to developtechnology skills by completing a minimum ofone project per semester. Project will requirestudents to create a product using technologytools and resources (Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5)(Target Group: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Campus InstructionalTechnologist, ClassroomTeacher(s), Principal

November/December/May/June

(O)Computer Lab, (O)Journals Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students will demonstratetechnology literacy and coresubject literacy

Methods/Measures:Student products



instruction.



4. Structure flipped learning experiences - bothat home and at school - in order to promoteactive learning and attend to the diverselearning needs of students (Title I SW: 2,3,8,9)(Title I TA: 1,2,3,4,5) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


August - June (F)Title I, (O)Computer Lab,(S)Local Funds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Improved student performancein all content areas

Methods/Measures:TEKS Resource AssessmentsCampus/District BenchmarksSTAARPMI



instruction.

Objective 2. Increase the capacity of district staff to integrate the use of technology tools and resources through a differentiated staff development program thataddresses 21st century skills.


1. All professional staff will complete therequired technology proficiency for 2014-2015by the end of March (Title I SW: 4) (Title I TA:5,6) (Target Group: H, W, AA, M, F) (NCLB:1,2,3,4,5)

Dyslexia Teacher, ESL Teacher,Instructional Specialist,Principal, Special Ed Teachers,Teacher(s)

August - March (O)Computer Lab Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Teachers will become moreproficient with existingtechnology and implement it intoinstruction

Methods/Measures:Proficiency Product100% Professional Staffcomplete proficiency

2. Provide technology training to staff onutilizing the existing technology and software(Title I SW: 1,2,3,4) (Title I TA: 5,6) (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)


October/February/June

(O)Computer Lab Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Teachers will become moreproficient with existingtechnology and implement it intoinstruction

Methods/Measures:Lesson PlansProject based learningopportunities for students



instruction.

Objective 3. Provide an infrastructure capable of supporting district instructional needs of staff and students and district technology goals and objectives aligned tothe TEA's Long Range Plan for Technology.


1. Allocate funds to replace as needed itemslike projector bulbs, projectors, presentationcart equipment and toner (Title I TA: 8)(Target Group: All)

Campus InstructionalTechnologist, Principal

August - June (O)Computer Lab, (S)LocalFunds

Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Identify need technology items

Methods/Measures:Purchase needed technologyitems

2. Explore piloting BYOD with grade 5students (Title I SW: 2,3,8) (Title I TA: 1,2,3,5)(Target Group: 5th) (NCLB: 1,2,3,4,5)

Principal, Teacher(s) May (S)Local Funds Formative - Expected InterimOutcomes:Students will demonstratetechnology literacy using theirown device

Methods/Measures:Successful completion oftechnology projects with owndevice


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