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2014-2016
TOWNSHEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN & SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PLAN
School Board Approved: June 9, 2014 Alignment to our Schoolwide Title 1 Plan: The action steps for each goal identify the following: (A) a schoolwide strategy (B) supplemental learning strategy for at risk learners and (C) professional development
GOAL 1: Improve student performance in READING across the curriculum. Identified Need (NEED) Performance Target (PT) Action Steps (AST) NEED: Maintain and increase reading competency across the curriculum at the State of VT Level
Data Sources & Materials Required SBAC 2015
Timeline 2014-2016
PT: Exceed the State of Vermont’s average by 5% AST: Continued development and implementation of balanced literacy program using primarily Fountas & Pinnell (F & P) Assessments and data resources. Continued implementation of the F&P program and use of building-based coaches who will get support from Lesley College consultant. (B,C) Establishment of literacy blocks (A) Assess students individually using DIBELS, Rossner, Running Record, Leveled Books Assessment, F&P Reading Kit or similar assessment tool to target necessary skills. (B) Assess all students with MAP to identify growth. Focus on reading across the curriculum. (AB) Professional Development for F& P Program (C) School-wide literacy coaching.
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment data 2014-15 Ongoing classroom formative assessments
Person(s) Monetary Responsible Resources Required Teachers, TES budget paras., Title 1 budget principal, special teachers Title 2 from CFG
Outcome(s) Reading-NECAP 2009-10
TES 79%
VT 73%
Achieved the Standard
2010-11
75%
73%
Achieved the Standard
WCSU 2014-2016 Teachers, Given 2x specialists, yearly, 3rd paras time for at risk students
2014-2016 ongoing and shared at DAAS(Data Assessment Action Steps)
meetings
2011-12
69%
70%
Achieved the Standard
2012-13
75%
73%
Achieved the Standard
2013-14
80%
Achieved the Standard
71%
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2014-2016
TOWNSHEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN & SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PLAN
Alignment to our Schoolwide Title 1 Plan: The action steps for each goal identify the following: (A) a schoolwide strategy (B) supplemental learning strategy for at risk learners And (C) professional development
GOAL 2:
Improve
WRITING skills across the content areas.
Identified Need (NEED) Performance Target (PT) Action Steps (AST) NEED: Increase number of students nearly proficient to proficient in writing.
Data Sources & Materials Required SBAC 2015-16
Timeline 2014-2016
PT: We will increase by 5% our school’s writing index on SBAC from the VT DOE for each year of our action plan.) AST: To increase all students’ ability to write effectively when given on demand writing prompts, students will demonstrate improvement in grammar usage and mechanics in these pieces. The following will assist with this improvement: Students’ writing K-6 will be assessed fall and spring using school-wide prompts. (A & B) Publish student writing. (sharing, publications & classroom websites) (A) Young Authors’ Night 2014/15 (A) Balanced Literacy blocks (A) Using the Fountas & Pinnell writing workshop process. (A) Review Student Writing (WCSU Writing Prompts) Gr. 2-6
Person(s) Monetary Responsible Resources Required Teachers, TES budget paras, (Action Plan. principal, Line) special Title 1 budget teachers
Outcome(s) NECAP 2009-10
WCSU
VT 50%
Achieved the Standard
2010-11
41%
48%
Achieved the Standard
2011-2012 2014-2016 Teachers Given 2x yearly, 3rd time for atAll teaching risk students staff
TES 41%
43%
46%
Achieved the Standard
2012-13
57%
51%
Achieved the Standard
2013-14
60%
53%
Achieved the Standard
2014-2016 Ongoing and shared at PLC meetings
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2014-2016
TOWNSHEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN & SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PLAN
Alignment to our Schoolwide Title 1 Plan: The action steps for each goal identify the following: (A) a schoolwide strategy (B) supplemental learning strategy for at risk learners And (C) professional development
GOAL 3:
SCIENCE
Improve skills K-6 Identified Need (NEED) Performance Target (PT) Action Steps (AST) NEED: Increase the number of students nearly proficient to proficient on NECAP science, administered in Grade 4. PT: We will increase by 5% our school’s science index (stated in the NECAP Accountability Report from the VT DOE) for each year of our action plan.
Data Sources Timeline & Materials Required May 2010, 11, 2014-2016 12,13,14 NECAP Science Assessment results
Person(s) Monetary Responsible Resources Required Teachers, TES Budget paras, Title 1 Budget principal, special teachers WCSU
Outcome(s) NECAP 2009-10
VT 53%
Achieved the Standard
2010-11
88%
52%
Achieved the Standard
2011-12
AST: Make science inquiry programs available K-4 (Four Winds) (A) Provide after-school science-related programs K-6 (A) Field Trips with science themes K-6 (A) Incorporate math data collection with science experiments . (A & B) Focus on Inquiry model for instruction. Provide environmental science experience at Camp Keewaydin (Gr. 5) (A & B)
TES 75%
68%
53%
Achieved the Standard
All 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 school years
2012-13
70%
54%
Achieved the Standard
2013-14 given in May 2014
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2014-2016
TOWNSHEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN & SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PLAN
Alignment to our Schoolwide Title 1 Plan: The action steps for each goal identify the following: (A) a schoolwide strategy (B) supplemental learning strategy for at risk learners And (C) professional development
GOAL 4:
Technology Integration
Increase Identified Need (NEED) Performance Target (PT) Action Steps (AST) NEED: Technology Integration
PT: Teachers will increase use of performance technology in teaching and students will increase use in learning as defined by the ISTE Standards AST: Maintain & replace classrooms smart boards, document cameras and other technology tools. Offer comprehensive technology professional development. for teachers in collaboration with WCSU Director of Technology . Continued development of TES classroom websites for student publications and communication with parents. ISTE Standards for students. Keyboarding
Data Sources Timeline & Materials Required Technology 2014-2016 hardware and software. Time study for documentation
Person(s) Monetary Responsible Resources Required Teachers, TES Budget paras, (Prof. Dev. principal, Money) special teachers
Purchased
Principal
Include in goal setting.
All 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014 Use of website 2015, 2016 school years
Outcome(s) Integration of technology in instruction.
TES Budget,
Teacher observations reveal implementation of technology.
Principal
Grants
Technology capacity increases.
Classroom teachers, tech specialist
Tech support specialist budget line
(5) 2014-2016
TOWNSHEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN & SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PLAN
Alignment to our Schoolwide Title 1 Plan: The action steps for each goal identify the following: (A) a schoolwide strategy (B) supplemental learning strategy for at risk learners And (C) professional development
GOAL 5:
MATH
Improve skills K-6 Identified Need (NEED) Performance Target (PT) Action Steps (AST) NEED: Increase the number of students nearly proficient to proficient. PT: Maintain or exceed student proficiency at or above State of VT level on SBAC. AST: Incorporate math data collection with science experiments . (A & B) After School Math Games programs. (A, B) Continued use of the revised 2012 Everyday Math Program.(A) Use of non-negotiables at each grade level. (A) Professional development with mathematician consultants. (C) Increased use of math software for skill development. (A,B)
Data Sources & Materials Required 2010, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 NECAP Math Assessment results and associated state reports: SBAC
Timeline 2014-2016
Person(s) Monetary Responsible Resources Required Teachers, TES Budget paras, Title 1 Budget principal, special teachers WCSU
Outcome(s) NECAP 2009-10
TES 75%
VT 60%
Achieved the Standard
2010-11
71%
65%
Achieved the Standard
2011-12
75%
65%
Achieved the Standard
MAP assessment data & MAP resources
All 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014 2015, 2016 school years
2012-13
68%
65%
Achieved the Standard
2013-14
71%
Achieved the Standard
64%
Townshend Elementary School Action Plan 2014-2016 `
PLAN OVERVIEW The Townshend Elementary School Action plan was developed following the Vermont State Education Guidelines. As noted, this plan incorporated our Title 1 Schoolwide Plan to ensure alignment and focus implementing our improvement process. TEAM MEMBERS: Principal: Deborah Leggott Classroom Teacher: Joyce Berry Julie Dolan Community Member: Melissa White School Board Member: Al Claussen
TEAM GOALS: Our team meets to review the goals and action steps taken and to revise the plan to meet the needs assessment.
