Belle Grove Elementary 2015 National Title One Distinguished School

A Little Bit About Us Pre-K through 5th grade elementary school Located in the Brooklyn Park community of Anne Arundel County 265 students with approximately 87% receiving free or reduced

meals Fully funded Title One School One School,One Mission-Achievement

Curriculum and Instruction

Language Arts and Math –Critical Features Targeted interventions –LLI, Fundations, Wilson

Reading, Do the Math Targeted and Dedicated Daily Writing Instruction Title One Staffing

Culture and Climate Deliberately cultivate culture Clearly state expectations and hold the community and

yourself to them Celebrate the staff- Monthly Oscars, Positive Office

Referrals, Players of the Week Celebrate the students- Positive Office Referrals,

Principal Is Proud Pencils, Various Incentives Visibility- Let the community, students, and teachers

see you!

Professional Development Data, qualitative and quantitative, helps to determine

PD Writing has been a major focus- Lucy Calkins Advanced Learners Strategies –Quality Questioning &

Problem Solving Monthly Booster Sessions- Use Staff Meetings Wisely

Effective Collaboration Strategies Plan to collaborate Keep it simple and focused Encourage dialogue Use data to drive instruction

Parent/Community Involvement Arts Showcase Events Curriculum Information Nights Sneak-a-Peek Monthly Newsletter- Short and Sweet Twitter