GOAL

ACTION STEP

TIMELINE

Personnel

Responsible

Professional Development

Assessment

Student Outcome

Evidence Indicators

To improve mathematical thinking in the area of problem solving.

Dr. Rajia to work with students, faculty and staff.

Embedded PD

Ongoing

Dr. Abbess Rajia/math coach

Faculty, staff and administration, Title I

Dr. Rajia model lessons, inservice, lesson planning and EDM /GE prioritizing and alignment

NECAP, Unit tests, classroom assessments, RATT

Students will develop better understanding of math concepts and strengthen problem solving skills

Increased NECAP scores and program assessments

Classroom data

To continue to implement research-based strategies in the area of reading and writing, grades K-6

Provide guidance through Literacy Committee

Offer training and workshops (on-site if possible)

Ongoing

Faculty, Staff, Administration, Title I, college professors/coaches, peer coaches

Model lessons

Coaching and team teaching opportunities

Offer trainings and workshops, Network mtgs.

NECAP

Portfolios/rubrics

POA, QRI, LCA plan

Students will be more proficient writers across all curricular areas

Increased NECAP scores and portfolio assessments

To increase student achievement in reading and math, K-6

Use data to guide individual and small/whole group instruction to promote continued growth. Offer summer services to students in need.

Ongoing

Title I Teacher,

Classroom teachers, staff and administration

Provide resources, materials, time and training/coaching opportunities (DIBELS) in research-based programs, as needed, and network mtg. opportunities as offered.

NECAP, POA, QRI, DIBELS, Classroom assessments and student work samples and data

Students will acquire skills necessary to read to learn by grade 3, and be supported beyond to strengthen skills, as needed

Increased NECAP scores and classroom/schoolwide data

To continue the exploration of a core reading program to tie existing research-based programs together-providing consistency in language and instruction, K-6

Continue work with Literacy Committee, Janna Osman (VT DOE), examine data from the FCRR

Host presenters and do program analysis, trial lessons and discussions. Pilot program of choice and implement with ongoing data collection.

Choose and budget by

December 08

(so training can begin prior to fall ’09)

Faculty, staff, administration, parents,

students

Provide committee time, meetings, bring in presenters and schedule Literacy workshops to compare and contrast fidelity of programs/research

NECAP, DIBELS, QRI, Classroom and program assessments (once one is chosen)

Students will acquire the five components of reading instruction in a consistent manner, with instruction that is common and clear in language and methodology

Students will have stronger phonetics and phonemic awareness, comprehension skills, writing skills and will thus increase scores on NECAP, classroom-based and program-based assessments

To continue our forward movement to a Responsiveness to intervention (RtI) Model at PES

Continue the refinement of our EST process

Continue our work with Jana Osman /VT DOE

Continue to access trainings, workshops, coursework as available re:RtI and supporting DI and team approach when possible

Ongoing

Faculty, staff, administration, parents, community

BEST Summer Institute, Early Release Day trainings, AIMSWEB trainings opportunities and data collection

Readings, materials and resources

Gates-McGinitie, AIMSWEB, EST referrals, student samples and classroom, school and local/district data, LCA plan

Students strengths and needs will be addressed by all members of the educational community, as all faculty and staff are working toward the goal of meeting all students’ needs

Increased student capacity for learning and achievement

Increased performance

Positive attitudes toward learning

To foster the development of skills to prevent bullying and harassing behaviors.

Revisit discipline plan and student/parent handbook Review bullying rubric in classrooms annually/as needed

Review/revise bus conduct & rules

Host schoolwide Morning Meeting Assemblies highlighting student issues (student led)

Continue with responsive Classroom and Second Step Social Skills curricula

Ongoing

Open house

As needed

Administration, faculty, staff, students,

Parents

Specific in guidance/school-based clinician, as appropriate

As needed for new staff,

Bullying and harassing inservice

Self-esteem exercises through student led assemblies

Individual student records in blue notebook

Student behavior plans

Student, parent, staff and faculty feedback

An improvement in schoolwide behaviors

A decrease in student behavior referrals

Documentation comparing student behaviors over time

Review of blue referral notebook in office.

Documentation of student led assemblies to address student issues

To continue promotion of community involvement

Rewrite and distribution of Family handbook

Celebration of Learning

Open House

Opening Day BBQ

Newsletters and Weekly Rainbow Connection

Student-led Newspaper

Parent/Teacher conferences

PTO

VIP&Birthday Luncheons

Board Presentations

College Partnerships

Special programs and events

Team with PHS

Ongoing

Faculty, staff, parents, PTO, College Partners, Food Service, Community Partners

Faculty and staff meetings

College presentations and community forums as available

Notebook to document community involvement

Participation in events

PTO Membership

Attendance at VIP luncheons, Open House, etc.

Improved school climate and community awareness and parental involvement

Increased attendance at school events

Increased participation at school-sponsored events

Promote safe and healthy lifestyles for students, faculty and staff

Continue to implement new Wellness Policy

Continue to review children’s health issues

Provide nutrition and exercise updates and information

Act 51 training

Drug and Alcohol curriculum (Gr. 6)

SPARK program and materials

Continue Fitness and Nutrition initiatives

College programs/mentoring

Schoolwide walks

Red-ribbon Week

ongoing

Administration

School Nurse

Faculty and staff

Food Service Program

School Clinician and Guidance

PE Teacher

Faculty and Inservice

Workshops and trainings as available and necessary

Student data and records

Participation in initiatives and fitness programs

Student assessments and feedback

Increased awareness in healthy lifestyles

Participation in programs regarding nutrition, health and fitness

Increased attendance/decreased number of absences

Increase awareness and participation of early care and educational opportunities in our communities

Parent programs

Partner and communicate with EEE

Kindergarten screenings and advertisements/mailings

Hearing & Vision screenings

Open House

Immunizations

Attend community forums and gatherings (early education related)

Transition meetings

ongoing

Administration,

Faculty and staff

Community partners

Early childhood educators and partners

Workshops, conferences and meetings as provided and as necessary

Screening results

Increased participation in K screening

Smoother transitioning process to public school

Increased readiness for public school

To increase students level of understanding and proficiency with technology as appropriate by grade level.

Align grade appropriate skills and curriculum with tech. continuum

ongoing

Administration, tech committee, faculty, staff challenge program

Tech workshops, trainings, meetings, and mentors as needed and available

Student work samples, lessons, demonstrations and presentations

Students will have increased technological abilities and understanding, thus promoting integrated approach to learning

Students well-prepared for 21^st Century learning and opportunities

To promote student understanding of scientific information based on grade level expectations and increase proficiency on science inquiry tasks.

Explore current science-based classroom activities and inventory materials to begin grade level continuum of skills and standards alignment

Science needs assessment: skills, scope/sequence, materials, curriculum mapping.

Establish committee of interested parties.

ongoing

Administration, faculty, college partners, PHS partners

Workshops, trainings, Science network mtgs., courses and meetings, as available, team teaching support and trainings,

Student work samples, science probes, demonstrations and lessons, NECAP Science data, committee notes

Students will be prepared for required tasks and develop greater understanding of scientific information as grade/age appropriate

Students increased performance on NECAP Science assessment and classroom science tasks and activities.