DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 · STAAR Results, Accountability Ratings, PBMAS, Safeguards...

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2013-2014

DR. LORI BLAYLOCK SUPERINTENDENT

MISSION STATEMENT

KISD will equip students to become lifelong learners committed to academic excellence,

integrity, responsible citizenship, and service to others.

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DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL (DEIC)

2013 - 2014 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center Jean Greenslade

Tandy Yager Krystal Lamb

Monday Primary School Melanie Negri Amy Hayes

John Burkhart

Phillips Elementary School Jody Guiterrez

Dawn Boyd Susan Stahlman

Nash Intermediate School Susan Burkhart Crystal Torres

Melanie Bowers

Norman Jr. High School

Gavin Eastep Jennifer Webb

Grant Miller

Kaufman High School Sean Chaffin Christy Lucas Holly Thomas

Campbell High School Reasa Sims John Cypert

Gary Campbell

Community Cindy Stribling David Cotton Paula Statum Sharon Vance

District

Dr. Lori Blaylock Sherry Kerr Joe Nicks

Marsha Johnson

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KAUFMAN ISD IMPROVEMENT PLAN GOALS

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 1: Improve Student Achievement

Performance Objective 1: State Assessment scores for reading, math, science, and social studies will meet or exceed state standards for all student

groups.

Performance Objective 2: State Accountability Level III Advanced performance standards will be met reading, math, science, and social studies for all

student groups.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 2: Improve Student Career and College Readiness

Performance Objective 3: The percentage of students meeting criteria for graduation on the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement high school

plan will exceed state percentages in the same categories.

Performance Objective 4: Completion rates, attendance rates, and dropout rates will meet or exceed state standards.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 3: Recruit, Retain, & Train Fully Certified and Highly Qualified Principals, Teachers, and Staff

Performance Objective 5: The district will provide high quality staff development

Performance Objective 6: The district will recruit, retain, & train fully certified and highly qualified administrators, teachers, and staff.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE/GOAL 4: Improve Student Programs & Services

Performance Objective 7: Technology will be integrated throughout the district.

Performance Objective 8: Students in need of specialized programs or services will be properly identified and served.

Performance Objective 9: A safe and orderly learning environment will be provided on all campuses

Performance Objective 10: Parental and community involvement will be encouraged.

Performance Objective 11: District will maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations

SUMMARY Kaufman ISD is a rural school district with an approximate enrollment of 3,800 students located just east of the Dallas. Kaufman ISD has seven campuses. For information about the comprehensive needs assessment executive summary as well as additional district achievements and the student demographics, please visit the district website at http://www.kaufmanisd.net or on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/. The district improvement planning process is intended to serve as a collaborative planning tool by utilizing community and staff input to develop goals for the upcoming school year. The members of this team chose the strategic objectives listed above which are completely aligned with each campus plan.

http://www.kaufmanisd.net/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/

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KAUFMAN ISD ACTION PLAN

Strategic Objective Goal 1:

IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Performance Objective 1:

State assessments in reading, math, science, and social studies scores will meet or exceed state standards for all student groups.

Summative Evaluation:

STAAR Results, Accountability Ratings, PBMAS

Needs Assessment

Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible

Timeline Start

Timeline End

Resources Human/Material/Fiscal

Formative Evaluation

Documented

STAAR results PBMAS

Use Istation software to reinforce Reading instruction

Principal Nov 2013

June 2014 Computer Lab Istation Software SSI Funds

Student Pretest

Progress Charts

STAAR results PBMAS

Provide district-wide staff development

Director of Academics

Aug 2013

Aug 2014 Region X Fed. Program Funds Local Funds

Attendance Sign Sheets

STAAR results PBMAS

Align district resources to meet subject area needs

Director of Academics Curriculum Team

Aug 2013

Aug 2014 Region X Fed. Program Funds State /Local Funds

Textbook Adoption

Textbook Adoption alignment

STAAR results PBMAS

Ensure horizontal and vertical alignment of district curriculum

Executive Director of Academics Curriculum Team

Aug 2013

Aug 2014 TRS Lead Forward Region X

Local Curriculum Audit

Local Curriculum Audit

Reading Scores

Use Saxon Phonics in grades K-3 pilot and Sp. Ed

Principals Nov 2013

June 2014 Special Ed.Funds Saxon Kits (Phonics) Training

TPRI Istation

Comparisons of participants and non-participants

Math Scores Pilot Excel Math in grades 5 & 6

Principal Math Teachers

Aug 2013

June 2014 Excel Math IMA funds

Student Pretest/ Weekly test

STAAR Result

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State assessments in reading, math, science, and social studies scores will meet or exceed state standards for all student groups. Address 2013 Safeguards for Special Ed and ELL Students


STAAR Results, Accountability Ratings, PBMAS, Safeguards

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

Safeguards for Spec Ed & ELL- Writing

Provide District wide Training and implement writing strategies

Executive Director of Academics

Nov 2013

May 2014 Kemah Writing Academy Title I/ Local Funds

Curriculum Checks

STAAR Writing Results

Safeguards for Sped Ed & ELL Soc Studies

Implement Firelight Curriculum Modifications of classroom procedures

Director of Sp. Populations Principals Teachers

Aug 2013

June 2014 Special Ed Funds Firelight Curriculum Teachers

Curriculum Checks

STAAR Soc. Studies Results

Safeguards for ELL

Create and Hire Bilingual Coordinator Position to support needs of the ELL population

Superintendent Executive Director of Academics

June 2013

July 2014 Title I Funds Region X

Trainings, Meetings, Workshops for ELL teachers

STAAR Results

Safeguards for Special Ed

Evaluate students who were successful on STAAR M test and move to STAAR if appropriate

Director of Sp. Populations Principals Sp. Ed Teachers

Aug 2013

April 2014 Special Ed IStation Software

Curriculum Checks

STAAR Results

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State Accountability Level III Advanced performance standards will be met reading, math, science,

and social studies for all student groups.


STAAR Results

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

STAAR Results Support G/T program efforts on elementary campus

Director of Special Populations

Aug 2013

Aug 2013

State G/T Funding Local funding

Curriculum checks

Student scores

EOC Results Support Dual Credit/AP courses


Aug 2013

Aug 2013

Local Funds Curriculum checks

Student scores

STAAR/EOC results

Emphasis on high expectation and rigor

Principals Teachers

Aug 2013

June 2014

Walk-thrus Staff development Faculty meetings

Curriculum Checks

Student scores

STAAR/EOC Results

Monitor improvement as well as met standards

Principals Teachers

Aug 2013

June 2014

Local/State assessments

Curriculum Checks

STAAR results

SAT/ACT Emphasis SAT/ACT during Jr/Sr. years

Principal Teachers

Aug 2013

June 2014

Walk-thrus Staff development Faculty meetings

Curriculum Checks

SAT/Act results

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IMPROVE STUDENT CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS


The percentage of students meeting criteria for graduation on the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement high school plan will exceed state percentages in the same categories.


AEIS, Graduation Plan Information

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

Graduation Plan Information AEIS reports

Plan for campus master schedule reorganization at secondary level

Secondary Principals Secondary Counselors

August 2013

August 2014 Counselors HB 5 Legislation

Meetings with Principal and Counselors

Master Schedule


Create new Career and Tech courses


August 2013

August 2014 Certifications for Teachers Career Tech funds

Teacher certification reports

Master Schedule


Publicize Career and College Readiness standards to students and parents


August 2013

August 2014 Parent Meetings Newspaper, Website, Flyer C/T funds

Flyers, Website Newspaper


IMPROVE STUDENT CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS


Completion rates, attendance rates, and dropout rates will meet or exceed state Recognized standards. .


AEIS reports

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

AEIS Reports Provide Dropout recovery program

Principals Aug 2013 June 2014 Odysseyware State Comp Funds $ 663,306 FTE’s 16 Local/state funds

Course completion

AEIS completion rate

AEIS Reports

Maintain a minimum of 96% district wide attendance

Principals

Aug 2013 June 2014 Truancy procedures

PEIMS Attendance Reports

AEIS Reports

At Risk identification and strategies

Principals Counselors

Aug 2013 June 2014 Region X PEIMS Coordinators State Comp Funds $2,237,754-- FTE’s 68

Students identified accurately

PEIMS reports

AEIS Reports Night school for at-risk students at GCHS

Principal Aug 2013 June 2014 State Comp Funds $ 663,306 FTE’s 16 Teachers

Course Completion

PEIM/AEIS

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RECRUIT, RETAIN, & TRAIN FULLY CERTIFIED & HIGHLY QUALIFIED PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, & STAFF


The district will provide high quality staff development.


Highly Qualified Report

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

Retention Report

Provide High Quality staff development for all teachers


August 2013

August 2013 Region X Staff Development Attendance

Sign In Sheets


RECRUIT, RETAIN, & TRAIN FULLY CERTIFIED & HIGHLY QUALIFIED PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, & STAFF


The district will recruit, retain, and train fully certified and highly qualified administrators, teachers, and staff.


PBMAS, Highly Qualified Report

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

Highly Qualified Report

Give hiring preference to fully certified/HQ candidates

Asst. Supt of HR August 2013

August 2014 Region X Teacher Job Network

Hire Sheets HQ report

Mentor Teacher Program

New Teacher Orientation and follow ups

School Staff Administration

Aug 2014 June 2015 Region X Retention Survey

Academic Results Classroom Management

AEIS Data

Ensure low income and minority students are not taught at higher rates than other students by non HQ teachers.

Asst. Supt of HR Nov 2013 April 2014 TEA Equity Distribution Report

Continuous Improvement Plan

Final HQ report

AEIS Data

Increase the percentage of core academic subject area classes taught by HQ teachers on high poverty campuses to 100%

Asst. Supt of HR Nov 2013 April 2014 Free/Reduced Lunch Report

Continuous

Improvement

Plan

Final HQ report

Staff Survey District will make available a school district day care center for staff in the district

Asst. Supt of HR

Day Care Director

Aug 2013 June 2014 Day Care Facility Local Funds

Enrollment Enrollment

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IMPROVE STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES


Technology will be integrated throughout the district.


Adequate Network, Hardware & Software

Needs Assessment


Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

STaR Chart Inventory

Increase Technology Staff

Technology Director Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Local Funds Work order completion rate

Work orders

STaR Chart Inventory

Technology use incentives

Technology Director Spring 2014

Local Title State

Walkthroughs showing Increased teachers use

Technology in classrooms

Usage Reports Monitor bandwidth to ensure adequacy

Technology Director Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Local Funds Usage Reports Usage Reports

Usage Reports Use needs assessment to discontinue obsolete software programs

Technology Director Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Federal, State and Local Funds Software Analysis

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment




Ensure that students in need of specialized programs or services are properly identified and served.


PBMAS

Needs Assessment

Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Timeline Start

Timeline End



Documented

PBMAS

Ensure continuum of services to address student needs including the treatment of dyslexia

Special Populations Dir Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Spec Ed Funds Region X

SST team reviews ARD doc

PBMAS

RTI policies and procedures will be update and dispersed

Special Populations Dir Aug 2013 Aug 2014 RTI process Identification of students

PBMAS Hire Bilingual Coordinator to evaluate program and suggest improvements

Asst. Supt. HR Bilingual Coordinator

Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Bilingual Funds Title Funds Region X

Coordinator Hired Program Evaluation

State Reports District will ensure data integrity through training with campus PEIMS users.

Director of Accountability Aug 13 Aug 13 SISS- Skyward PEIMS Guidance Docs Local Funds

PEIMS Checks each six weeks

State Submissions

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Ensure that campuses provide a safe and orderly learning environment


PBMAS PEIMS Discipline Report

Needs Assessment


Timeline End



Documented

PBMAS Implement a discipline management plan that is effective and equitable

Principals Aug 2013 Aug 2014 ISS DAEP

Office Referrals Student Code of Conduct

PBMAS Oversee Police Department Activities

Asst Supt HR Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Local Funds

SOP Plan SOP

PBMAS District will support proactive discipline strategies and Look for alternative options for ISS.

Principals Counselors

Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Local Funds Counselors Comprehensive Guidance Plan

Program Implementation

Counselors Logs Discipline Report

Discipline Reports

Provide Drug Education Program

Asst Supt HR Drug Counselor

Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Canine Detection Drug Testing Police Dept

Calendar of Events Drug Testing Records Discipline Reports

School Safety District Emergency Operations Team will continue audits and update EOP as needed

Asst. Supt. HR Aug 2013 June 2014 District EOPT Region X

Local Audits EOP Audit Results




Increase parental and community involvement.


Increased Parent Communication and Participation

Needs Assessment


Timeline End



Documented

District Data

District will utilize website and social media to keep Parents informed

Superintendent Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Newspaper Website Technology

Publications Likes

District Data

District will provide opportunities for parents to access campuses

Principals Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Raptor System Volunteer Forms Open House Parent Conferences

Sign In Sheets Volunteer Forms

Sign In Sheets Volunteer Forms

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Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.


Legal Requirement

Needs Assessment


Timeline End



Documented

Legal Requirement

Legislative updates for School Administrators

Superintendent Aug 2013 Aug 2014 TEA Guidelines Monthly Meeting Agendas

Monthly Meeting Agendas

Legal Requirement

Monitor federal programs to ensure compliance

Federal Programs Director Aug 2013 Aug 2014 Federal Program Guidelines Region X

E-Grant submissions Grant Documents NOGA

Legal Requirement

Successful financial audit & FIRST rating

Director of Finance 2013 2014 Finance Dept Skyward Software

Audit FIRST rating

Legal Requirement

Program Evaluations Superintendent 2013 2014 Program Evaluation Team Ongoing evaluations Program Evaluation findings.

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KISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 APPENDIX A: STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATES

Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All campuses will implement and support KISD anti-Bullying policies, guidelines and procedures designed to reduce bullying (Board Policy FFI, FFF & FFH)

Campus Budgets Campus Principals, and Campus Counselors

Discipline Reports

2. All school staff members will be trained in the KISD Bullying Reporting Protocol.

Campus Budgets Campus Principals, and Campus Counselors Region X Online Training

Discipline Reports

3. Parent information sessions will be held to increase awareness and prevention measures for bullying and cyber bullying.

Local Funds Assistant Superintendent of HR Discipline Reports, and Agendas

Child Abuse & Sexual Abuse Prevention Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All campus staff members will be trained to recognize and Report Child Abuse.

Region 10 Executive Director of Academics, and Campus Counselors Region X Online Training

Training Sign-in Sheets, Agendas, Survey Reports

2. All school staff members will follow the KISD Child Abuse Reporting Protocol.

Region 10 Executive Director Academics, and Campus Counselors Region X Online Training

Counselor Documentation

Coordinated Health - SHAC Council Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. The SHAC Council will meet a minimum of 4 times per year. Student Services Budget Co-Chairs Minutes, Agendas, Sign-in

2. The council will provide the KISD Board an annual report of their activities for the year.

Student Services Budget Co-Chairs Board Agenda – Presentation by SHAC Chairs

3. The majority of the council membership will be parents. Student Services Budget Co-Chairs Membership List

Suicide Prevention Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. All staff will complete the Region X online training “Suicide Prevention: Don’t Keep It a Secret”

Region 10 Principals/ Directors Eduphoria Workshop Records

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Dating Violence Awareness

Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Secondary Schools will provide on-going staff training on relationship abuse awareness, detection, and prevention.

PEIMS data, SROs, Counselors, Parents, and Campus Administrators

Executive Director of Academics, Campus Counselors, and Campus Administrators

Discipline Referrals, and Anecdotal Campus Report

2. High Schools will implement programs, such as Stillwaters, to eliminate teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships.




3. Selected secondary courses will embed a unit of study designed to increase awareness of teen dating violence and the warning signs of abusive relationships.




4. Elementary Counselors will conduct guidance lessons on conflict resolution to promote healthy relationships.




Post-Secondary Preparedness: Admissions & Financial Aid Information Strategies Resources Staff Responsible Evaluation

1. Campuses will provide college and post high school information to all students including financial aid information.

High School Budgets High School Counselors Graduation Plans, and Post-Secondary Acceptance Data

2. Counseling and career guidance will be available to help students with certification and technical opportunities.

High School Budgets Counselors Career Pathway Graduation Plans

3. Parent meetings will be scheduled to provide post-secondary awareness and financial assistance.

High School Budgets High School Principal Participant Data, and Participant Surveys

4. College & Career Day will be scheduled to offer opportunities for students and parents to visit with college recruiters & businesses.

High School Budgets High School Counselors Participant Data, and Participant Surveys

5. Dual and Concurrent credit will be available to all eligible students.

High School Budgets Counselors Number of Students Enrolled & Passing in Dual Credit Courses

6. Align college readiness assessments and design intervention framework to ensure college readiness for all.

Advanced Academic Budget, and Campus Budgets

Executive Director of Academics, Campus Administrators, and Educators.

Student Surveys, and Graduation Tracker Data

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KISD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2013-2014 ACRONYM INDEX

AP Advanced Placement Comp Ed Compensatory Education CTE Career and Technical Education EOC End of Course ELL English Language Learner ESL English as a Second Language GT Gifted and Talented HR Human Resources IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ISS In School Suspension PBMAS Performance Based Monitoring Assessment System PBS Positive Behavior Supports PEIMS Public Education Information Management System RtI Response to Intervention SCE State Comprehensive Education SHAC School Health Advisory Council SPED Special Education STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

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THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALS

The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALS

GOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. GOAL #2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. GOAL #3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science. GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Objective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Objective #6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and

administration.

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Title I, Part A

Schoolwide Components:

1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1).

2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program.

3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers. 4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and

paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.

5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools. 6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services. 7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run

preschool program, to local elementary school programs. 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section 1111(b)(3) in order to provide

information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program. 9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards required

by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.

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

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KAUFMAN ISD - NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2013-2014

Assessment of Current Situation Comprehensive Needs Assessment To assess where our students are in relation to the board-approved goals, a review was conducted of all available data to identify strengths and to prioritize areas of concern. Formal review includes data from the following: Disaggregation of longitudinal AEIS Disaggregation of current-year AEIS data Percentage of Students Achieving “College Ready” Distinction on State Assessments Number of Students Achieving Commended Status on State Assessments Analysis of Student Demographics including – enrollment trends, breakdowns by ethnicity, gender, and special programs Analysis of Staff Demographics including – Teacher/Student Ratios and Longevity Analysis of Staff Attendance Rate, Retention Rate, and Turn-Over Rate Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment District and Board Annual Goals for the District Prior year budgets/entitlements and expenditures in relation to current year funding and priorities Staff development needs assessment Results of State & Federal planning requirements Student retention/graduation rates Reviewing TEA Summary of Finance Data (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)

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Informal measures include such as the following: Needs identified through campus faculty meetings, or discussions with staff, carried forward to Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) meetings Review of previous year initiatives to determine over-all effectiveness and implementation level and to consider continued development/modifications and necessary continued funding

High School Scheduling Format – A need to move from 7 Period Day to 8 Period Day

Continue to incorporation IStation and Think through Math at grade levels 3-8

Reviewing the District commitment to 21st Century Learning Principles and Engaging Digital Learners Renewal of the district’s vision & goals, and discussion at the district level, regarding current information/research-based strategies that will help to attain these goals. Reviewing District Technology needs through site assessments, visits with principals & teachers, and current educational advancements.

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These studies led to the following discoveries regarding strengths and areas of concern, and both of these, then became the major focus of the Kaufman ISD, District Improvement Plan, either in form of very specific objectives or actions under the objectives. Strengths and areas of concern are expressed in the following:

Strengths Strengths: Data Source

Caring, committed teaching staff Parent and student surveys, Teacher retention rates, Active participation on the planning teams, willingness of staff to perform additional duties as needed

Expanded Staff Development Opportunities for Staff Increased number of staff development opportunities, sign-in sheets, staff development evaluations

Teacher use of effective instructional practices and teacher commitment to learning

Staff Development records, Principal reports (information gathered through meetings with teachers, principal walk-through and teacher evaluations)

Commitment of staff, parent, & community members to effective district planning and student achievement

Participation in planning sessions by all stakeholders – Demonstrated support of the academic program by teachers and parents as evidenced by students survey responses.

Use of technology for administrative procedures & for instructional support as a learning tool

Student performance records, Teacher Feedback, Principal Reports, Parent Portal for Grade Reporting

Use of Technology and Web-Based enhancements to enhance instructional effectiveness

District teacher use of technology to enhance instructional effectiveness including Teacher iPads, computer labs, document cameras, internet and software programs -to support instruction.

General School Safety – efforts to promote safety at school for students and teachers

Updated campus and district Emergency Operations Plan. Emergency Operations Teams established at Campus and District Levels.

District support for student dual-credit opportunities through local colleges.

Evidenced by a district commitment to helping fund dual-credit opportunities for district students and in promoting expanded dual-credit opportunities through local junior colleges.

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Concerns

Concerns: Data Source

Close Achievement Gaps in ELL and Special Ed students, while increasing rigor for all students. Focus on Higher level thinking skills to increase performance levels on STAAR results, emphasis need for raising scores to Level III Standards

Student performance records, STAAR data

Promote college and career readiness through implementing more opportunities for students for dual credit, CTE courses, and accelerated instruction opportunities

Course enrollment records, course completion records, STAAR Level II and Level III standards.

Provide additional support and intervention programs for special programs including ELL and low performing students.

STAAR reports, PBMAS, AEIS

Retain and higher highly qualified teachers and continue to provide quality staff development in areas of concern and best practices in education.

Staff sign in sheets, staff development calendars, agendas.

Continually update and research technology integration opportunities for students and staff.

Technology inventories, surveys. Technology training documentation, sign in sheets.

Maintain focus on school safety. EOPT meetings, manuals

Promote parental and community involvement through various outreach opportunities.

Parent/Community program sign in sheets.

Maintain compliance with state and federal laws. Legal compliance documents.

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Future Planning Concerns

Concerns: Data Source

High School CTE programs, new Graduation Plans- Begin planning stages for 8 period day and more student opportunities in 14-15

Current scheduling, New Graduation Plans, CTE guidelines

Future need for expanding facilities, planning for potential bond election in Fall of 2014

Facilities plan, student growth

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