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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA 2003-2004 School Improvement Plan Whispering Pines School
Miramar Part I: School Leadership
Innovation Zone:
S
Area:
1752
The School Advisory Council (SAC) has developed this School Improvement Plan (SIP) in support of the educational goals of The School Board of Broward County, FL and the State of Florida. The SAC has reviewed data and involved all stakeholders before the development of the SIP objectives. The school's budget, staffing, and instructional materials have been aligned with the SIP objectives.
Signatures:
Date SAC Chairperson
Date Marsha Iler
School Principal
SAC Chairperson
Area Director
Title I Parent (if applicable)
Area Superintendent
BTU Rep.
Mission Statement Part II: Strategic Planning The mission of Whispering Pines School is to ensure an optimum teaching and learning environment, which sets high expectations and enables all students to achieve individual maximum potential through a collaborative effort of pertinent stakeholders. Our commitment is to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students representing a diversity of experiences and cultures to promote a positive self-concept, which will allow them to be productive citizens in today's challenging society. Unique School Description Whispering Pines School is a center for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed. The students range in age from 5 to 22. Whispering Pines School services the entire South Area.
School and Community Profile (2002-2003 20 day count data) Total Students White Black Hispanic Asian Indian 204 60.3 25.0 11.3 0.5 1.0 School Improvement Plan Objectives (Click on field to enter objective page)
Multi-Racial 2.0
LEP 1.0
ESE 99.0
Free/Reduced Lunch 65.2
2001-2002 Stability Rate %
June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading 1 By Assessment.
2 By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment. 3 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 4 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment. 5 By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 6 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 7 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 8 Reviewed by Division of Curriculum/Instruction and Student Support
Updated 9/24/2003
Title I Program Specialist (if applicable)
2003 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA NOTE: The DOE does not publish FCAT accountability reports for ungraded schools.
2003 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION
SCHOOL #
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (READ)
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (MATH)
% LEARN. GNS (READ)
WRITING POINTS
% OF LOWEST 25 % % LEARN. GNS. MAKING LEARN. GNS. TOTAL (MATH) IN READING POINTS
% TESTED
2003 GRD
2002 GRD
2001 GRD
2003 WRITING SCORE DISTRIBUTION SCHOOL #
1752
TYPE OF WRITING
Combined
# OF STUDENTS
MEAN SCORE
16
% 3.0 AND ABOVE
2.4
44
% 3.5 AND ABOVE
% 4.0 AND ABOVE
19
6
2002 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION SCHOOL #
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (READ)
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (MATH)
WRITING POINTS
% LEARN. GNS. (MATH)
% LEARN. GNS (READ)
% OF LOWEST 25 % MAKING LEARN. GNS. IN READING
TOTAL POINTS
% TESTED
2002 GRD
DOE POINT SCALE A B C D F
Whispering Pines School
410-600 pts 380-409 pts 320-379 pts 280-319 pts 279 and below
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
1
By June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 42% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
Timeline/ Date to Begin 8/20/2003 Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach None
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs, Wilson, Great Source, etc. The 8/20/2003 Reading Coach and district staff will give follow up support. Ongoing
Reading Coach
District Funding
Teachers will use DAR, Towre, STAR, WADE, San Diego, IRI, FCAT, and/or ERDA to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
$500. per Teacher
Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to reinforce reading instruction; student progress will be monitored quarterly through assessment of computer generated student reports.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
The Towre, FCAT, teacher input, and student portfolios will be used to place students into one of the following reading classes: Wilson 1 and 2, Rewards 9 and 10, Great Source 9 and 10, and FCAT Reading Prep.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Guidance Counselor
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+ etc.
8/27/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
$1,300.
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Readers at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills with review of Accelerated Reader report monthly.
8/29/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of reading genre during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/29/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings .
9/15/2003 Ongoing
$6,000.
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by district staff on CRISS strategies.
9/16/2003 Annually
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Reading Coach
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessments based onReading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$5,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003
Psychiatrist
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability Fund $2,000 FTE Budget
FTE Budget $750. Media Funds. $2,000. Media Funds.
FTE Budget District Funded Training
Miramar Police Gramt
Objective 1
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in daily class openers across all content areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Students will utilize instructional strategy posters made by the students and staff.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use within the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write and incorporate FCAT type questions in area content assessments.
11/4/2003 Annually
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
12/4/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
$350
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student performance.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in using the 6 Traits of Writing with ESE students.
12/10/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Funding Training
Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers will reinforce reading skills within their specific content areas by using graphic organizers, decoding and comprehension strategies.
12/17/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Selected students will participate in a reading buddy program with a Partner in Excellence to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
1/15/2004 Monthly
Partnership Coordinator
$800 Textbook funds
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Media Funds
Objective 1
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
2
By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Math Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 71% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “target” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark Math assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Team Facilitators $300
Teachers will develop a Math curriculum map (based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying lessons for daily instruction.
3/26/2003 Daily
Teachers will use STAR Math to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
None
Teachers will use Math Blaster, CCC, NovaNet, and GED Prep to enhance math instruction.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$500
Selected students will be placed in math classes based on test scores from the FCAT or the Orleans Hannah Assessment.
8/25/2003 Annually
Guidance Counselor
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Teachers will participate in the development of a math critical content calendar to be implemented during the school year.
9/25/2003 Ongoing
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Team Facilitators
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will provide students with a sample FCAT math test.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Guidance Counselor
None
Students will participate in FCAT daily practice.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas.
11/4/2003
Curriculum Coordinator
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability Fund
Accountability Fund
FTE Budget None
Objective 2
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas.
11/4/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement.
11/9/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Funding Training
All mathematic students will receive instruction in the use of manipulatives, calculators, and computers to investigate and verify solutions to real world 11/15/2003 problems. Ongoing
Team Facilitators
$1,700
Students will write in their journals at least one time per week reflecting on how they can apply the math concepts learned.
12/4/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will review with A2 students their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day.
5/28/2004 Daily
Behavior Specialist
None
Students will participate in math instructional activities that are reflective of real life activities.
5/28/2004 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
$800
Selected students will participate in job placement experiences that require the use of math skills.
5/28/2004 Monthly
Job Coach
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Textbook Funding
Partners in Excellence None
Objective 2
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
3
By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 50% of the “target” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach District Funded Training
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Wilsons). The Reading Coach and district staff will give follow up support.
8/20/2003 Ongoing
Teachers will identify, place and instruct students in Wilson Reading.
8/21/2003 Annually
Reading Coach
None
Students will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Reader to increase reading comprehension.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
None
Selected students will participate in “Middle School Writing” to explore literary examples of quality writing.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will be trained in the use of an Instructional Focus Calendar on a monthly basis.
9/15/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings on a weekly basis.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Teachers will do quarterly benchmark assessment in reading to plan for appropriate instruction.
9/22/2003 Ongoing
Behavior Specialist Curriculum Coordinator Therapist Guidance Counselor
Teachers will coordinate reading buddy days to enable students to share the reading experience with their peers and tutors.
9/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Students will participate in silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader 30 minutes weekly to enhance reading comprehension skills determined 10/7/2003 by review of reading log. Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$5,000
Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read.
10/17/2003
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
FTE Budget None
Miramar Police Grant
Objective 3
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read.
10/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Selected students will participate in reading and writing lessons through the use of video cameras to motivate students to speak up, read with expression, and become more fluent readers and writers.
10/30/2003 Ongoing
Media Specialist
$450
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Selected students will participate in a distance learning program, “Reading is a Mind Game” to reinforce skills tested on the FCAT.
1/8/2004 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Students will use classroom libraries and media center to research various topics monthly i.e. Holocaust, Black History, Women in History.
2/2/2004 Monthly
Media Specialist
$3,000
Students will read seasonal stories and create holiday decorations that demonstrate comprehension of story themes which will be displayed at our Partners in Excellence locations.
2/9/2004 Ongoing
Partnership Coordinator
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
$300 Media Funds
Media Funds
Media funds None
Objective 3
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
4
By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Math Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6 through 8 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark math assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Team Facilitators None
A2 and Mastering students will track their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day.
8/25/2003 Daily
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will participate in social skills group to help the students function in cooperative learning groups in the classroom setting.
9/2/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Students will participate in “House” activities applying math skills in game scoring, stats and competition strategies.
9/3/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist
None
Selected students will participate in “FCAT Math” to increase test taking practice skills.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Selected students will participate in “Middle School Math” to practice math concepts.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
District Funded Training
Teachers will develop Math curriculum map(based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying lessons for daily instruction.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will work in the CCC, Compass, Riverdeep programs once a week for at least 35 minutes.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$3,000
Students will participate in daily FCAT practice.
9/15/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Team Facilitators
Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs.
10/17/2003
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability
FTE Funds None
Team Facilitators
Objective 4
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs.
10/17/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Monthly
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will implement FCAT math strategies daily.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions.
11/4/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
Distric Staff Training
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement.
11/9/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Staff Training
Students will practice real life math skills using Menu Math.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$820
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will participate in a middle school science fair focusing on demonstration of specific math concepts.
1/9/2004 Annually
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will instruct students in the math critical content.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will participate in on-line training to strengthen math skills across the curriculum.
5/28/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Partners in Excellence
Objective 4
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
5
By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 50% of the students in grades 4th and 5th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 25% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Trophies). The Reading Coach 8/20/2003 and district staff will give follow up support. Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach District Funded Training
Teachers will identify student needs based on assessments, teacher observation, and student portfolios and provide instruction that meets their individual needs.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Teachers will use DAR, Towre, and STAR to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre checking out books to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
$2,300
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will utilize instructional frameworks, such as Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Independent Reading, Small Group instruction to develop a comprehensive reading program.
9/1/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will participate in “Reading Scene Investigators” to increase reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and fluency.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Students will participate in “Reading Rascals” to increase reading comprehension and expose students to various careers.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist Curriculum Coordinator Therapist Team Facilitators
Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs.
10/17/2003
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Media Funds
FTE Funds None
Team Facilitator
Objective 5
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs.
10/17/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitator
None
Teachers will demonstrate and teach students to use a variety of graphic organizers.
10/17/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Students will participate in Book Buddies with the high school students to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
11/7/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
$2,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will participate in therapy games and activities to increase knowledge, comprehension and develop social skills.
1/12/2004 Monthly
Therapists
$780
Select students will submit an article to the student newsletter monthly covering topics to include the Holocaust curriculum and Women’s History.
2/12/2004 Monthly
Media Specialist
None
Students will read and participate in answering comprehension questions using “Time for Kids” current event magazine.
3/15/2004 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$270
Students will read and report on various African Americans, Women, Hispanics and the Holocaust using age appropriate curriculum.
4/13/2004 Annually
Team Facilitators
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
FTE Budget
Accountability
Media Funds None
Objective 5
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
6
By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 38% of students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach $500. per Teacher
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, WADE, and/or San Diego assessments to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre during silent reading times maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$1,300
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work and analyze and develop strategies for remediation
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading skills.
10/10/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$2000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to use with students in the content areas.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
11/17/2003
Accountability Funds $2,000 Media Funds $750 Media Funds
FTE Budget
FTE Budget
Objective 6
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Select students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated rubric with a 1/26/2004 follow up conference with the students individually. Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
2/2/2004 Weekly
Classroom Teachers
None
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
$350 Media Funds
Objective 6
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
7
By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 30% of students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse scored a Level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase correct responses on the local benchmark assessment in reading test administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, San Diego, Towre, and/ or WADE to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning 8/25/2003 activities. Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach $500. per Teacher Accountability Funds
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader reading at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$1,300
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading comprehension; student progress will be monitored quarterly through assessment of computer generated student reports.
10/16/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$2,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to be used in content area classes.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Monthly
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
11/17/2003
$2,000 Media Funds $750 Media Funds
FTE Budget
FTE Budget
Objective 7
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Students will read and report on various African American, Women, Hispanics and Holocaust survivors from the last 100 years.
12/1/2003 Annually
Team Facilitator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated with a follow up writing conference with the students.
1/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
2/20/2004 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
$350 Media Funds
Objective 7
Part IV: Results Indicate the results of your school’s current year objectives: 2002-2003 Objective One
Baseline Data Objective Two
Baseline Data Objective Three
Baseline Data Objective Four
Baseline Data Objective Five
Baseline Data Objective Six
Baseline Data
By June 2003, 59% of all standard diploma students in grade 9 through 12 not identified as truant, on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or a 7th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment. Results 62.5 %of grade 9 and 12 standard diploma students scored level 2 or above on 57% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. the reading portion of the FCAT or 7th grade equivalency on an alternative By June 2003, 76% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. Results 80% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 scored level 2 or 75% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an By June 2003, there will be a 18% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 who are on levels Achieving and above, that result in students having to leave the room. There was a 50% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 Results There was a 50% ecrease in behavior caslls for students in grades K through 8 who were levels training and above. who were on levels Achieving 1 and above. By June 2003, 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or an average of a 4th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment. 57% of the students in grades 4 and 5 scored a level 2 or above on the reading Results 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 scored level 2 or above on the reading portion portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an average of 4th grade equivalency on an alternative By June 2003, 60% of all students in grades 7 and 8 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. 58% of the students in grades 7 and 8 scored a level 2 or above on the writing Results 74% of students in grades 7 and 8 scored level 2 or above on the writing ortion portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. By June 2003, 58% of all regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or an 8th grade equivalent on an alternative assessment. Results 50% of regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at Elaine 40% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Gordon Treatment Center scored level 2 or above on the reading portion of the
Objective Seven Results
Baseline Data Objective Eight
Results
Baseline Data
Part V: School Improvement Plan Appendices Indicate the status of each of the following supplements to the School Improvement Plan. Safety/Security Supplement:
Reviewed & Updated
Technology Supplement:
Discipline Supplement:
Reviewed & Updated Reviewed & Updated
Partnership Supplement:
Continued/Discontinued Waivers:
N/A
Title I:
Requirements Incorporated
Hard copies of all supplements are on file at school site Updated 9/24/2003
Reviewed & Updated Reviewed & Updated FCAT Local Statistics Report Attached
N/A
Yes - on file RESULTS
Miramar Part I: School Leadership
Innovation Zone:
S
Area:
1752
The School Advisory Council (SAC) has developed this School Improvement Plan (SIP) in support of the educational goals of The School Board of Broward County, FL and the State of Florida. The SAC has reviewed data and involved all stakeholders before the development of the SIP objectives. The school's budget, staffing, and instructional materials have been aligned with the SIP objectives.
Signatures:
Date SAC Chairperson
Date Marsha Iler
School Principal
SAC Chairperson
Area Director
Title I Parent (if applicable)
Area Superintendent
BTU Rep.
Mission Statement Part II: Strategic Planning The mission of Whispering Pines School is to ensure an optimum teaching and learning environment, which sets high expectations and enables all students to achieve individual maximum potential through a collaborative effort of pertinent stakeholders. Our commitment is to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students representing a diversity of experiences and cultures to promote a positive self-concept, which will allow them to be productive citizens in today's challenging society. Unique School Description Whispering Pines School is a center for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed. The students range in age from 5 to 22. Whispering Pines School services the entire South Area.
School and Community Profile (2002-2003 20 day count data) Total Students White Black Hispanic Asian Indian 204 60.3 25.0 11.3 0.5 1.0 School Improvement Plan Objectives (Click on field to enter objective page)
Multi-Racial 2.0
LEP 1.0
ESE 99.0
Free/Reduced Lunch 65.2
2001-2002 Stability Rate %
June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading 1 By Assessment.
2 By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment. 3 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 4 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment. 5 By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 6 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 7 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment. 8 Reviewed by Division of Curriculum/Instruction and Student Support
Updated 9/24/2003
Title I Program Specialist (if applicable)
2003 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA NOTE: The DOE does not publish FCAT accountability reports for ungraded schools.
2003 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION
SCHOOL #
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (READ)
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (MATH)
% LEARN. GNS (READ)
WRITING POINTS
% OF LOWEST 25 % % LEARN. GNS. MAKING LEARN. GNS. TOTAL (MATH) IN READING POINTS
% TESTED
2003 GRD
2002 GRD
2001 GRD
2003 WRITING SCORE DISTRIBUTION SCHOOL #
1752
TYPE OF WRITING
Combined
# OF STUDENTS
MEAN SCORE
16
% 3.0 AND ABOVE
2.4
44
% 3.5 AND ABOVE
% 4.0 AND ABOVE
19
6
2002 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION SCHOOL #
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (READ)
% LEVEL 3 & ABOVE (MATH)
WRITING POINTS
% LEARN. GNS. (MATH)
% LEARN. GNS (READ)
% OF LOWEST 25 % MAKING LEARN. GNS. IN READING
TOTAL POINTS
% TESTED
2002 GRD
DOE POINT SCALE A B C D F
Whispering Pines School
410-600 pts 380-409 pts 320-379 pts 280-319 pts 279 and below
ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
1
By June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 42% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
Timeline/ Date to Begin 8/20/2003 Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach None
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs, Wilson, Great Source, etc. The 8/20/2003 Reading Coach and district staff will give follow up support. Ongoing
Reading Coach
District Funding
Teachers will use DAR, Towre, STAR, WADE, San Diego, IRI, FCAT, and/or ERDA to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
$500. per Teacher
Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to reinforce reading instruction; student progress will be monitored quarterly through assessment of computer generated student reports.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
The Towre, FCAT, teacher input, and student portfolios will be used to place students into one of the following reading classes: Wilson 1 and 2, Rewards 9 and 10, Great Source 9 and 10, and FCAT Reading Prep.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Guidance Counselor
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+ etc.
8/27/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
$1,300.
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Readers at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills with review of Accelerated Reader report monthly.
8/29/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of reading genre during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/29/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings .
9/15/2003 Ongoing
$6,000.
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by district staff on CRISS strategies.
9/16/2003 Annually
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Reading Coach
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessments based onReading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$5,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003
Psychiatrist
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability Fund $2,000 FTE Budget
FTE Budget $750. Media Funds. $2,000. Media Funds.
FTE Budget District Funded Training
Miramar Police Gramt
Objective 1
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in daily class openers across all content areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Students will utilize instructional strategy posters made by the students and staff.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use within the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write and incorporate FCAT type questions in area content assessments.
11/4/2003 Annually
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
12/4/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
$350
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student performance.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in using the 6 Traits of Writing with ESE students.
12/10/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Funding Training
Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers will reinforce reading skills within their specific content areas by using graphic organizers, decoding and comprehension strategies.
12/17/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Selected students will participate in a reading buddy program with a Partner in Excellence to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
1/15/2004 Monthly
Partnership Coordinator
$800 Textbook funds
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Media Funds
Objective 1
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
2
By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Math Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 71% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “target” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark Math assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Team Facilitators $300
Teachers will develop a Math curriculum map (based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying lessons for daily instruction.
3/26/2003 Daily
Teachers will use STAR Math to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Technology Coordinator
None
Teachers will use Math Blaster, CCC, NovaNet, and GED Prep to enhance math instruction.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$500
Selected students will be placed in math classes based on test scores from the FCAT or the Orleans Hannah Assessment.
8/25/2003 Annually
Guidance Counselor
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Teachers will participate in the development of a math critical content calendar to be implemented during the school year.
9/25/2003 Ongoing
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Team Facilitators
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will provide students with a sample FCAT math test.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Guidance Counselor
None
Students will participate in FCAT daily practice.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas.
11/4/2003
Curriculum Coordinator
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability Fund
Accountability Fund
FTE Budget None
Objective 2
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas.
11/4/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement.
11/9/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Funding Training
All mathematic students will receive instruction in the use of manipulatives, calculators, and computers to investigate and verify solutions to real world 11/15/2003 problems. Ongoing
Team Facilitators
$1,700
Students will write in their journals at least one time per week reflecting on how they can apply the math concepts learned.
12/4/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will review with A2 students their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day.
5/28/2004 Daily
Behavior Specialist
None
Students will participate in math instructional activities that are reflective of real life activities.
5/28/2004 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
$800
Selected students will participate in job placement experiences that require the use of math skills.
5/28/2004 Monthly
Job Coach
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Textbook Funding
Partners in Excellence None
Objective 2
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
3
By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 50% of the “target” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach District Funded Training
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Wilsons). The Reading Coach and district staff will give follow up support.
8/20/2003 Ongoing
Teachers will identify, place and instruct students in Wilson Reading.
8/21/2003 Annually
Reading Coach
None
Students will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Reader to increase reading comprehension.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
None
Selected students will participate in “Middle School Writing” to explore literary examples of quality writing.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will be trained in the use of an Instructional Focus Calendar on a monthly basis.
9/15/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings on a weekly basis.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Teachers will do quarterly benchmark assessment in reading to plan for appropriate instruction.
9/22/2003 Ongoing
Behavior Specialist Curriculum Coordinator Therapist Guidance Counselor
Teachers will coordinate reading buddy days to enable students to share the reading experience with their peers and tutors.
9/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Students will participate in silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader 30 minutes weekly to enhance reading comprehension skills determined 10/7/2003 by review of reading log. Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$5,000
Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read.
10/17/2003
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
FTE Budget None
Miramar Police Grant
Objective 3
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read.
10/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Selected students will participate in reading and writing lessons through the use of video cameras to motivate students to speak up, read with expression, and become more fluent readers and writers.
10/30/2003 Ongoing
Media Specialist
$450
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Selected students will participate in a distance learning program, “Reading is a Mind Game” to reinforce skills tested on the FCAT.
1/8/2004 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Students will use classroom libraries and media center to research various topics monthly i.e. Holocaust, Black History, Women in History.
2/2/2004 Monthly
Media Specialist
$3,000
Students will read seasonal stories and create holiday decorations that demonstrate comprehension of story themes which will be displayed at our Partners in Excellence locations.
2/9/2004 Ongoing
Partnership Coordinator
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
$300 Media Funds
Media Funds
Media funds None
Objective 3
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
4
By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Math Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6 through 8 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark math assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Team Facilitators None
A2 and Mastering students will track their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day.
8/25/2003 Daily
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will participate in social skills group to help the students function in cooperative learning groups in the classroom setting.
9/2/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Students will participate in “House” activities applying math skills in game scoring, stats and competition strategies.
9/3/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist
None
Selected students will participate in “FCAT Math” to increase test taking practice skills.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Selected students will participate in “Middle School Math” to practice math concepts.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
District Funded Training
Teachers will develop Math curriculum map(based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying lessons for daily instruction.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will work in the CCC, Compass, Riverdeep programs once a week for at least 35 minutes.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$3,000
Students will participate in daily FCAT practice.
9/15/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist Therapist Curriculum Coordinator Team Facilitators
Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs.
10/17/2003
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Accountability
FTE Funds None
Team Facilitators
Objective 4
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs.
10/17/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Monthly
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will implement FCAT math strategies daily.
10/31/2003 Daily
Team Facilitators
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions.
11/4/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
Distric Staff Training
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement.
11/9/2003 Annually
Curriculum Coordinator
District Staff Training
Students will practice real life math skills using Menu Math.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$820
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will participate in a middle school science fair focusing on demonstration of specific math concepts.
1/9/2004 Annually
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will instruct students in the math critical content.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Teachers will participate in on-line training to strengthen math skills across the curriculum.
5/28/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Partners in Excellence
Objective 4
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
5
By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 50% of the students in grades 4th and 5th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 25% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Trophies). The Reading Coach 8/20/2003 and district staff will give follow up support. Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach District Funded Training
Teachers will identify student needs based on assessments, teacher observation, and student portfolios and provide instruction that meets their individual needs.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Teachers will use DAR, Towre, and STAR to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/25/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre checking out books to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
$2,300
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will utilize instructional frameworks, such as Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Independent Reading, Small Group instruction to develop a comprehensive reading program.
9/1/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will participate in “Reading Scene Investigators” to increase reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and fluency.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Students will participate in “Reading Rascals” to increase reading comprehension and expose students to various careers.
9/8/2003 Weekly
Media Specialist
None
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings.
9/15/2003 Weekly
$6,000
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards.
10/10/2003 Monthly
Behavior Specialist Curriculum Coordinator Therapist Team Facilitators
Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs.
10/17/2003
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
Media Funds
FTE Funds None
Team Facilitator
Objective 5
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs.
10/17/2003 Weekly
Team Facilitator
None
Teachers will demonstrate and teach students to use a variety of graphic organizers.
10/17/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Students will participate in Book Buddies with the high school students to increase reading fluency and comprehension.
11/7/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
$2,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will participate in therapy games and activities to increase knowledge, comprehension and develop social skills.
1/12/2004 Monthly
Therapists
$780
Select students will submit an article to the student newsletter monthly covering topics to include the Holocaust curriculum and Women’s History.
2/12/2004 Monthly
Media Specialist
None
Students will read and participate in answering comprehension questions using “Time for Kids” current event magazine.
3/15/2004 Monthly
Team Facilitators
$270
Students will read and report on various African Americans, Women, Hispanics and the Holocaust using age appropriate curriculum.
4/13/2004 Annually
Team Facilitators
Whispering Pines School
9/24/2003
FTE Budget
Accountability
Media Funds None
Objective 5
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
6
By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 38% of students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach $500. per Teacher
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, WADE, and/or San Diego assessments to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
8/21/2003 Ongoing
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre during silent reading times maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$1,300
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work and analyze and develop strategies for remediation
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading skills.
10/10/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$2000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to use with students in the content areas.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Annually
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
11/17/2003
Accountability Funds $2,000 Media Funds $750 Media Funds
FTE Budget
FTE Budget
Objective 6
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Select students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated rubric with a 1/26/2004 follow up conference with the students individually. Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
2/2/2004 Weekly
Classroom Teachers
None
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
$350 Media Funds
Objective 6
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Objective
7
By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment:
Target Area Curriculum/Reading Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis: B a s e l i n e D a t a 30% of students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse scored a Level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase correct responses on the local benchmark assessment in reading test administered in December. (Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective
Timeline/ Date to Begin
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, San Diego, Towre, and/ or WADE to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning 8/25/2003 activities. Ongoing
Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District Coordination or Area Assistance Reading Coach $500. per Teacher Accountability Funds
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log.
8/25/2003 Monthly
Reading Coach
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader reading at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension skills.
8/25/2003 Weekly
Reading Coach
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003.
9/8/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$1,300
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation.
9/15/2003 Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator
None
Teachers will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading comprehension; student progress will be monitored quarterly through assessment of computer generated student reports.
10/16/2003 Weekly
Technology Coordinator
$2,000
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
10/17/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to be used in content area classes.
10/31/2003 Ongoing
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas.
10/31/2003 Daily
Reading Coach
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills.
10/31/2003 Annually
Psychiatrist
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 follow up support in the classroom. Monthly
Technology Coordinator
None
Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
Media Specialist
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
11/17/2003
$2,000 Media Funds $750 Media Funds
FTE Budget
FTE Budget
Objective 7
Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension.
11/17/2003 Monthly
Media Specialist
Students will read and report on various African American, Women, Hispanics and Holocaust survivors from the last 100 years.
12/1/2003 Annually
Team Facilitator
None
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and assume responsibility for student achievement.
12/4/2003 Annually
Assistant Principal
None
Students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated with a follow up writing conference with the students.
1/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitator
None
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition.
2/20/2004 Weekly
Reading Coach
None
Teachers will implement CRISS strategies.
3/26/2004 Ongoing
Team Facilitators
None
Whispering Pines School
9/22/2003
$350 Media Funds
Objective 7
Part IV: Results Indicate the results of your school’s current year objectives: 2002-2003 Objective One
Baseline Data Objective Two
Baseline Data Objective Three
Baseline Data Objective Four
Baseline Data Objective Five
Baseline Data Objective Six
Baseline Data
By June 2003, 59% of all standard diploma students in grade 9 through 12 not identified as truant, on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or a 7th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment. Results 62.5 %of grade 9 and 12 standard diploma students scored level 2 or above on 57% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. the reading portion of the FCAT or 7th grade equivalency on an alternative By June 2003, 76% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. Results 80% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 scored level 2 or 75% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an By June 2003, there will be a 18% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 who are on levels Achieving and above, that result in students having to leave the room. There was a 50% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 Results There was a 50% ecrease in behavior caslls for students in grades K through 8 who were levels training and above. who were on levels Achieving 1 and above. By June 2003, 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or an average of a 4th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment. 57% of the students in grades 4 and 5 scored a level 2 or above on the reading Results 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 scored level 2 or above on the reading portion portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an average of 4th grade equivalency on an alternative By June 2003, 60% of all students in grades 7 and 8 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. 58% of the students in grades 7 and 8 scored a level 2 or above on the writing Results 74% of students in grades 7 and 8 scored level 2 or above on the writing ortion portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment. By June 2003, 58% of all regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or an 8th grade equivalent on an alternative assessment. Results 50% of regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at Elaine 40% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Gordon Treatment Center scored level 2 or above on the reading portion of the
Objective Seven Results
Baseline Data Objective Eight
Results
Baseline Data
Part V: School Improvement Plan Appendices Indicate the status of each of the following supplements to the School Improvement Plan. Safety/Security Supplement:
Reviewed & Updated
Technology Supplement:
Discipline Supplement:
Reviewed & Updated Reviewed & Updated
Partnership Supplement:
Continued/Discontinued Waivers:
N/A
Title I:
Requirements Incorporated
Hard copies of all supplements are on file at school site Updated 9/24/2003
Reviewed & Updated Reviewed & Updated FCAT Local Statistics Report Attached
N/A
Yes - on file RESULTS
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