ARP ISD
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2003-2004
MOTTO:
PHILOSOPHY: Arp Schools are dedicated
to providing all students with a safe, equitable, and effective educational
environment where continuing staff development, character education, SCANS
foundational skills and competencies, the Texas Education Agency’s Essential
Knowledge and Skills, integration of current technologies, research-based
strategies, and authentic assessments are facets of the curriculum to prepare
students for successful futures and high-skilled
careers.
Executive
Summary
Arp Schools utilize improvement
committees, teacher, student, and parental surveys, informal and formal group
evaluations, benchmark tests, formal and informal assessments, PEIMS data, and
TAKS testing as sources for our needs assessment district-wide. The school identifies resources,
and manpower to develop a community-wide vision for student achievement,
technology integration, professional development, technical support, and open
access to continuous learning for all stake holders. The District Planning
Committee includes: administrators, students, parents, board members, community
members, and partners from the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science
Center, Discovery Science Center, Tyler Junior College, Texas State Technical
College, Classic Communications Cable Company of Arp, NETNet (Northeast Texas Network of
Colleges, Medical Facilities, and Libraries) and SUPERNet (Schools United
to Provide Enhanced Resources) Consortium of 17 school districts. Arp is
one of the three founding members of SUPERNet and has been involved in planning
and grant writing for over 8 years.
The district offers all stake
holders enriched instruction, diverse strategies and instructional
opportunities, tutorials, extended day instruction, online course materials,
small-group acceleration classes, tier-one access to the Internet, ITV,
Web servers, remote access and modem pools, ERATE adjusted T-1 lines and
infrastructure. The district provides professional development through
SEDL, TIE, INTEL(c), KIDS, multiple TARGET grants, and ESC7 to all staff
members. The vision of AISD has
been shaped by the pervading core values that all students can learn, all
students deserve enriched curriculum, and all students need real-world skills to
succeed. The vision of the Arp Schools Improvement Committee is to provide all
students with the necessary learning environment, nurturing, and vision to
become productive, highly-skilled, successful citizens. Currently, Arp
Independent School District (AISD) encompasses three campuses in two physical
locations (Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, through fifth grade and sixth through
twelfth grade), employs 78 teachers, 6 administrators, and services
approximately 960 students in the rural
Previously, the lack of
available educational resources, communication technologies, and research
facilities led Arp ISD to implement a district-wide information network and
staff development agenda to revamp the delivery of instruction. Arp has been the
recipient of numerous TIF, TIE, TARGET, Challenge, INTEL(c), and TEA grants. (See
http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/District/GRANTS/grant.htm
) All classrooms
and common areas in the district are wired with 5 or more drops and each campus
has full interconnectivity supported by a fiber backbone. The physical network is completed with
proxy, firewall and spam filters, email, productivity, Web, application, remote
access, Library, CD-Rom towers, and Business and Student PEIMS servers. Each
campus has multiple computer labs for training and research
projects. Each campus library has 10 to 15 drops. The district has been granted a
“head-in” to broadcast over Classic Cable channel 7. This channel is utilized by students to
create educational TV and video productions.
The district’s needs
assessments generated plans for:
(1) Better alignment of curriculum through Six-Weeks Curriculum Calendars
and benchmark testing from K-8 and 9-12th grades in the four core
subject areas (2) fully equipping special needs students with portable
technologies to assist in skills development and to level the playing field,
especially for dyslexic and dysgraphic students, (3) Implementation of a
district-wide 3-Tier Program for NCLB & SSI to serve students in the regular
classroom, in small study groups, in acceleration classes in enriched and
foundation subject areas using eclectic strategies and technologies (4) Earlier
identification of children in need of knowledge and skills acceleration using a
Yearly Expectation Assessment given before a student enters any grade or course
work. (6) evaluation and expansion of Virtual School components on ClassServer
and ITV to serve all students 24-7, (7) certifying and documenting all faculty
and staff in the core subject area
strategies including technology application competencies (8) extending student
college credits and certifications through such as:
MOUS, A+, CAD, Web Master, and Cisco Networking, AP Classes, online virtual high school courses, and
adult educational opportunities
(9) Initiating new classes in
content mastery and reading recovery (10) Implementing a parental liaison and
parental involvement policy for the district (11) and employing only highly qualified and
certified teachers in the district.
The greatest areas of need for
student achievement in the district were identified in Math and
Goal #1 Parents
will be full partners with the district in the education of their
children.
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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
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EVALUATION FORMATIVE/ SUMMATIVE |
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1. The Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) will support and adopt strategies for promoting campus & district improvement stratgies including extended learning through evening training of adults via distance learning. 2. Remote Access given to district and community for distance learning 3. TigerVision (community access channel broadcasting from high school studio) will support community distance learning through student-produced video broadcasts. 4. Student ShowCase OpenHouse will allow students to show parents and community their work, electronic portfolios, multimedia projects, videos, Websites, talents and skills. 5. Parent Information nights will be scheduled for 8th grade enrollment and to explain acceleration programs, Recommended High School Program, Dual Credit, CATE, and Articulation Courses. 6. District Programs will distribute brochures to parents explaining initiatives and student opportunities |
Principal, PTO, Technology Committee PTO & Technology Committee Video Technology Students & Facilitator Principals, Teachers, Counselor, Principal, Curriculum Director Curriculum Director, Dept Chairs |
TEA TARGET Grants TEA TARGET Grants & ERATE District Funds KIDS Grant TARGET Grant District Funds District Funds |
Begin in August 2003 continuous continuous Bi-annually Annually in May Annually in August |
Involvement Evaluations Faculty and parental surveys Program reviews & community involvement Attendance & participation Technology committee evaluation Participant Evaluations Successful enrollment of students into Recommended High School Programs Creation, Distribution of brochures |
Goal 2: Parents and other community members will be partners in the improvement of the school.
By May
2004, 50% of parents will be partners in the improvement of schools.
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1. Increase communication between teachers and parents regarding the academic performance and development of students through the use of PARENT INVOLVMENT Policy incorporating the PTO newsletter, School Report Card, AEIS report, G/T parent meetings, Title I parent meetings, monthly Head-Start parent meetings, School-parent compact, teacher notes, progress reports, marquee, signs, Campus Site-Based Committee meetings, Early Years Publication, TAKS results, parent and student surveys, PTO carnival, Open House, Meet the Teacher/Supply Night, newspaper articles, school website, class websites, class syllabi, Student Handbook, school Website, and parent liaison. |
Principal Superintendent PTO Teachers Parents Aides Counselor Curr. Dir. Parent Liaison |
$1000 local funds Head-Start funds Title I funds |
Aug-May |
Parents will be aware of student academic progress and programs. Positive communication between teacher, staff, administration, and parents. |
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2. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between schools and community entities |
Parents Teachers Administrators Students Curriculum Dir. Counselor Businesses PTO |
PTO Chamber of Commerce Arp State Bank Leo’s Burger Barn Terry’s Brookshire’s Various available sources |
Aug-July |
Positive communication and relationships between the school and community, coordinated activities such as “Every 15 Minutes”, reading bazaar, Christmas parade floats, marketing classes and student employers. |
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3. Provide human relations activities that will enable students to deal positively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, such as Veteran’s Day Celebration, Black History Month, Self-Esteem Program, Every 15 Minutes, Community Access TV Programming, Website News Highlights, Character Counts Program, and Counselor |
Teachers Principal Librarian Counselor Curr. Dir. Administration Local |
Region VII Drug Education Funds Local funds |
Aug-May |
Students will have increased appreciation of diverse cultures. |
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4. Have an athletic field day at the high school track. |
Staff Parents Students Teachers Principal |
High School Track Facilities $300 local funds P.E. Equipment |
May |
Each child will have the opportunity to be successful in fitness activities. |
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5. Students will perform at PTO meetings. |
PTO Teachers Students Principal |
None |
Sept-May |
More parent involvement in student activities and in the music program. |
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6. Provide information to parents concerning the S.O.S and 504 programs through handouts, parent conferences, Band BBQ Dinner for Community, Student Handbook, and school Website. |
Administrators Teachers Counselor Curr. Dir. |
$900 local funds & community donations |
Aug-May |
More parent involvement and knowledge of school programs, curriculum, and student achievement. |
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7. Due to the success of the Free Computer Camp this summer, resume each summer for parents and students. |
Technology Coordinators |
$300 Technology Funds |
May – July |
Better relations with parents and students. Better knowledge of school technology services. |
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8. All teachers will receive laptops and students with special needs and research projects will be allowed to check a laptop out from the Tech Dept. for extended education opportunities in the home using “Last Mile” Federal Grant for Wireless Technologies |
Technology Director |
TARGET Grants Federal Grant |
September – August |
Number of Laptops checked out, number of extended learning opportunities. |
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9. Parents will receive information through the District SSI & NCLB Three TIER Policy reports http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/NCLB/NCLB_FlowChart.htm AND Brochure http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/NCLB/NCLB.htm |
Principals, Curriculum Director, Teachers, Parents |
District Funds for newsletters and brochures ($1000) Title 1 Funds for Tutoring $5000 per campus SCE Funds for enrichment materials -- $10,000 |
Began September, 2003 |
TAKS passage and successful mastery of content core material |
GOAL 3: All faculty and staff will be trained
and certified in the 8th grade computer literacy competencies. * All staff will
move from Level I to Level III Engaged-learner Competencies for transparent
technology integration.
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1. Identify levels of competencies for all faculty and staff 2. All teachers will utilize district digital resources to record grades, attendance, student progress, assessments, and student works 3. A Laptop will be given to each teacher for classroom use who completes INTEL© or comperable training. 4. Train and mentor all teachers in 8th grade computer competencies and integration techniques using 3 Tiers of accountability. 5. Train and monitor all teachers in eclectic strategies for differentiated lesson design to the benefit of all learners. 6. Allot multiple computers to classroom with trained teachers and highlight best practices in district. 7.
Certify classroom teachers as Master Trainers to assist integration
of technology into curriculum. |
Campus Principals, Technology Coordinators |
District Level INTEL & TARGET Grants Technology Funds, KIDS Grant Printers from Instructional Funds District Funds District Funds for Inserve INTEL, TARGET, & TIF Grant Technology Funds Eisenhower Grants, District Funds, and
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September-October STaR Charts, Continuous Continuous
Continuous perpetual perpetual |
Rubrics and # Web based Training Modules completed by teachers # of Laptops to teachers # of Teachers on Level Three Technology Integration Tier # of lesson plans which are submitted with appropriate design # of highlighted classrooms with best practice examples # of Teachers who reach Level Three of Technology Integration Tiers |
*GT Teachers
maintain their certification by acruing credit hours in extended training. All faculty gains inservice in GT,
discipline management, modification and improvement strategies, and
technology.
Successful
practices are highlighted in the district and are shared with the entire
faculty. Student presenters are
active in creating videos and multimedia presentations for conferences and
sharing on the community access channel.
(Students have participated in TEL ED ‘97, ’98 T.I.E. ’97 - 2001, TCEA
’98, ’99, 2000. 2001, 2002, 2003 and the TIGER Global Projects at TASB ‘98 and
TASA / TASB ‘2002.)
Goal 4: Provide instructional resources, adequate reading material, staff development, and technology for each teacher, multiple student-computers in each classroom for student use, and connectivity established utilizing E-rate funding.
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EVALAUATIONS |
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1. Provide a network compatable gradebook & attendance program for all classroom teachers 2. Lower student to computer ratio from 5 to 1 to 3 to 1. 3. Certify all teacher in use of application software at the 8th grade computer literacy level. 5. Eliminate handwritten lesson plans with electronically produced lesson plans – implement virtual school 6. Establish interactive video network for dual credit courses with colleges and/or universities. 7. Write grant for additional library
books and reading materials at all grade levels 8 . Implement effective & efficient resource sharing through library media center, distance learning facilities with college programs, and Internet direct connectivity. 9.
Implement handheld technologies in the core curriculum classrooms
for student research and data manipulation. |
Tech Department Campus Technology Coordinators and student A+ Technicians Campus Technology Coordinators & INTEL Master Trainers Principals & Trainers School Board, Superintendent, and Technology Committee TSTC, NetNet Curriculum
Director & Committees Curriculum
Director Department
Chairs & Tech Director |
Software available in the district District Funds Endowment District Funds, INTEL, Microsoft District Funds & TARGET Grant E-rate, Channel 1 TARGET Grant Technology Allotment District Funds, Title Funds
N/A KIDS
Grant |
Since February, 2001 By
continuous September, 2003 By By
January, 2005 continuous By
October, 2003 |
Sitebase evaluation of product Ratio reduction INTEL post evaluation Number of Teacher Certifications Number of lesson plans digitized Number of students & community members served Reading Improvement via STAR test Lesson Plans with handheld technologies integrated |
Goal 5: Quality Instruction to promote
individual student success will result from a well-balanced and appropriately
scoped and sequenced curriculum for all students.
A well-balanced curriculum will be
taught so that all students may realize their learning potential and prepare for
productive lives. By May 2004, a TEKS-based curriculum
will be implemented within each grade level so that 95% of students master grade
level TEKS.
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EVALUATION |
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1. Implement Department Chairs to assist in the Scope & Sequence of TEKS K-12, enrichment, modifications, and integration techniques. 2 Provide each student with a syllabus and Rubric of Mastery for each class for each six weeks. 3 Provide tutorials and small classes for students who are at risk (STAR) of not passing the state mandated tests. 4. Provide students with accelerated curriculum,
articulated, dual, and concurrent courses, and distance learning
opportunities to graduate early
( 4.
Provide all
students with the Least Restrictive Environment for education according to
the CAP
Plan 5.
Implement
DECA to assist in the reduction of dropouts due to economic
factors. |
Curriculum Director & Principals Classroom Teachers, Principals Classroom Teachers & Principals Curriculum Director & Principals Principals & Teachers DECA Director |
Vertical & Horizontal Teaming Techniques Web site publication Activity Periods TARGET Grant Title 1, $300 SCE, local Carl Perkins Funds |
continuous perpetually perpetually August, 2003 Perpetually perpetual |
Formative, Six Weeks evaluations, and semester evaluations Student & parent surveys Students passing state tests improving by 20% for each group # of early graduates # of students in mainstream # of dropout reduced |
5-b: By
May 2004, a TEKS-based curriculum will be implemented within each grade level so
that 96% of students master grade level TEKS.
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1. Review and revise the local curriculum to meet TEKS and TAKS objectives using additional waiver days from the state for staff development in areas of need. Fund Department Chairs during summer to complete phase I of Scope & Sequence restructuring |
Principal Teachers Curriculum Specialist |
District Waiver Days $5500 District Funds to pay Department Chairs |
Begin July 2003 -- May 2005 |
Increased student achievement. Develop Six Weeks Rubrics and Benchmark Tests. Student success on benchmark tests |
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2. Integrate Right Choice/Character Counts programs into all curriculum areas |
Principal Curriculum Sp. Teachers Staff Parents Students |
Right Choice Program Character Counts Materials |
Aug-May daily |
Increased student self-esteem, respect for others, and responsible behaviors that result in less discipline referrals. |
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3. Strengthen curriculum with the following strategies: AR, incorporate math strategies into K-5 lessons, use manipulatives, TAKS booklets, Mountain Math and Language, Computer Lab, journal writing, and incorporating writing TEKS into the writing process. |
Principal Teachers Students Parents |
$5,000 Compensatory Funds ESC7 TARGET Grant SUPERNet TARGET Grant |
Aug-May |
Increased student achievement in all curriculum areas |
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4. Use
Accelerated |
Principal Curriculum Dir. TPRI Reading Specialist Title I teacher |
Local Funds KIDS Grant SUPERNet TARGET Grant |
Every Six Weeks |
Identify beginning academic position and observe improvement. |
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5. School personnel trained by Scottish Rite Program will continue screening and teaching of dyslexic population. |
Superintendent Principal Reading Specialist |
District Funds |
Aug-May ongoing |
Meet the needs of our special populations |
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6. Incorporate more technology into the classroom using handhelds, SCANTRON, TAGS, and District Digital Resources |
Principal Teachers Cur. Dir. |
Technology District & State Funds |
Aug-May |
Increased student achievement, familiarity of equipment, preparation for future work force |
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7. The teachers will continue to be trained in multi-sensory programs to assist special needs and students in at-risk situations. |
Principal Teachers Cur. Dir. |
District Funds |
Aug-May |
Be familiar with and competent with curriculum programs |
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8. The teachers and aides will continue to be trained in modifications and differentiated instructional program. |
Principal Teachers Cur. Dir. Aides |
Local District Funds |
Aug-May |
Teachers/Aides will
have an excellent knowledge of how to assist special needs students.
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9. All teachers, staff, and parents will have an opportunity to become familiar with the School-Wide Title Program. |
Principal Teachers Staff Community |
ESC 7 |
Aug-May |
Development of a good working relationship with Principal, parents, teachers, aides, and students schoolwide. |
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10. An outlet will be provided for staff and community to give input concerning the programs implemented through the Parent-School Compact, Coffee Klatches, PTO meetings, annual Title I and G/T parent meetings, parent and student surveys, Feed the Tigers, campus site-based committee. |
Principal PTO Teachers Parents Students Curr. Dir. Superintendent Community |
Local funds (@ $100) |
Aug-May |
Evaluate feedback from community and staff to continually monitor and improve programs |
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11. Teachers will document enrichment and remedial activities, and TEKS for each lesson in their digital lesson plans. |
Principal Teachers |
N/A |
Aug-May weekly |
Provide students with enrichment and remedial activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered instructionally. |
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12. Supplementary materials and electronic resources
will be purchased in the areas of
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Principal, Title I Coordinator Curriculum Dir |
$5,000 Compensatory Funds Title I funds ($3,000) |
continuous |
Provide all students with activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered |
Goal 6: All students with scores less than 90%
will demonstrate 20% improvement on state and national tests over last year’s
scores (See Appendix).
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1. By May 2004, 96% of students tested will meet minimum requirements of the objectives in the writing, reading, and mathematics sections of the state test. 2.
Activity Period dedicated to assisting
those at risk of not reaching district and personal
goals 3. Implement accountability in each classroom for pre testing and servicing students on mastery of TEKS (6-Weeks Accountability Testing on Curriculum Calendars) and Electroinic Portfolios using NCLB and SSI Flow Chart. 4. Scope & Sequence curriculum for maximum effectiveness and filling in the “gaps”. 5.
Implement NCLB, SSI, and “SOS” flow charts
to enrich learning and supply extended tutoring of students in need
according to the CAP and Tutorial Policies 6. Alternative Point System to the Accelerated Reading Program to encourage all types of communication & learning styles 7.
Extend Dyslexia-multi sensory strategies to
the Junior High Campus 8.
Provide portable technologies to special
needs students. |
Students Principal Teachers Parents Principals Teachers Principals & Teachers Department Chairs, Curriculum Director, Principals Principals & Sitebase committees
Teachers SOS Coordinators Technology Department |
$1000 Local Funds SCE – 5% FTEs Local Funds Local Funds $5500 local funds for Department Chairs Title 1 funds -- $5000 per campus, SCE -- $10,000 Local Funds Local Funds Surplus Grants from the State of
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Aug – May Daily Aug – May Daily August / September Every Six Weeks Aug – May Monthly meetings Aug – July Every 3 Weeks Daily Perpetual peretual |
Increase in the TEKS for each student as demonstrated in the TLI Increasing rise in ability to demonstrate mastery of state test objectives Benchmark children for accountability gains each 6 weeks. Coherent Sequence of course objectives k-12 Evaluation of each six weeks report card for effectiveness of strategies Increase in the number of books read by students in district Increase success of special needs students | |
Goal 7: By Spring 2004, the student annual
attendance rate will be at least 96%; thereafter it will be maintained or
improve annually.
By May
2004, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 97% for
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1. A Student Handbook, which outlines school policy on attendance, will be provided to every student. |
Principal Office Staff Teachers Students |
$800 local funds |
By the end of the first week of school |
All students and parents will be aware of the attendance policy when contact is made by school personnel regarding absences. |
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2. Each student’s permanent folder will contain a School-Parent Compact signed by the student’s parents or guardians and the student. |
Office Staff Parents Students. |
None |
By the end of the first six weeks of school |
Parents and students will be aware of and will acknowledge compliance with policies of the district. |
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3. Incentives for attendance will be provided at the campus level. |
Principal Teachers Aides |
Student Activity Fund |
End of each 6 weeks period |
Student attendance will be 97% or higher in most classes. |
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4. Each faculty member will contact parents of students who are absent 5 or more days per semester to check on student and give homework assignments. |
Teachers Principal |
None |
Continual monitoring on a weekly basis from Aug-May |
Student would complete and turn in missed assignments, and students will be encouraged to attend school. |
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5. Telephones added to each teacher’s room on new H.S. campus for parent contact |
Technology Dept. |
Bond Election |
As needed per NCLB and SSI flow chart |
Increased parent contact to improve student attendance. |
Goal 8: Within 5 years of enrollment on
this campus, each Limited English Proficient (LEP) student will pass an English
proficiency test.
By May
2004, all LEP students who entered by September 1999 will demonstrate basic
communication skills in English; at least 80% will command at least a 1000 word
English reading vocabulary.
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1. Each academic department will develop class environments, materials, and instructional methods to assist LEP students in rapidly learning oral English. |
Principal Teachers |
ESL funds |
Aug-May ongoing |
All staff will incorporate basic ESL modifications during instruction of classes with LEP students. |
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2. An annual meeting will be held to explain the ESL program to parents. |
ESL teacher Parents |
None |
Annually |
To inform parents concerning the ESL program |
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3. The ESL teacher will be trained in LPAC/QLPT. |
Principal ESL teacher Region VII |
$350 ESL funds |
By the end of January |
More qualified staff |
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4. Enable Limited English Proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through development of literacy and academic skills in the primary language and English. |
Principal ESL teacher Teachers Curr. Director |
ESL funds |
Aug-May |
Enable LEP students to participate equitably in school and be prepared for the future work force. |
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5. Provide opportunities for growth in cultural awareness, stressing the similarities among peoples while appreciating the differences. |
ESL personnel Principal Faculty |
ESL Funds |
Aug-May |
Students are prepared to become contributing members of
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6. Administer LAS, RPTE. ITBS and disaggregate results. |
ESL personnel Principal Faculty |
Cost of tests |
Test Dates |
Measurements of English proficiency will allow tracking of progress and needs of LEP students and school programs. |
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7. LPAC committee meets, monitors ESL program, address issues of LEP students and make decisions. |
ESL personnel Principal |
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Fall, Spring, and called as needed |
LEP students and families benefit from monitoring of advocacy committee. |
Goal 9: Student and teacher use of
technology will increase.
By May
2004, all students and teachers will have a working knowledge of available
technology at Arp Schools.
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1. Students and teachers will possess a basic understanding of technological systems and their societal impact through use of technology in the classrooms. |
Curr. Dir. Principal Teachers Students |
Reading Grant Materials Technology Funds |
Ongoing |
The students will be more prepared for and successful in the future work force. |
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2. The students and teachers will be enabled to acquire information from a variety of sources, understand search engines and the research process. |
Principal Teachers Staff Students Curr. Dir. |
Computers, Internet, INTEL, Intranet, Computer Lab time |
Aug-May |
Students and teachers will use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources. |
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3 . Students K-12 will maintain network Electronic Portfolio to create, publish, and display work that is evident of competency with technology. |
Teachers Students Principal Curr. Director |
Computers, Hardware, Software already on hand |
Aug-May |
The student will use the computer as a tool to solve and display works. |
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4. The student develope research skills, data & information literacy skills, and communication and problem solving skills through the use of technology tools. |
Students Teachers Curr. Director Librarian |
Materials already on hand |
Aug-May |
The students will feel comfortable and successful when doing research through electronic sources. |
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5. Teachers will provide online course materials K-12 for extended learning using ClassServer. |
All teachers |
TARGET Grant District Funds |
Begin May 2003 |
Students have traditional and non-traditional strategies available to them 24-7 for extended learning opportunities in all core classes. |
Goal 10-1: Identify and serve students with exceptional ability in order to stimulate, nurture, and strengthen them intellectually, socially, emotionally, and creatively so that they can reach their maximum potential for the good of self and society.
Identify and reevaluate all students nominated for the G/T program.
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1. Assess students identified for the G/T program using the SOI test. |
G/T teacher Counselor |
G/T funds |
Nov.-March 1 |
Identify areas of giftedness in students to better serve the needs of all students. |
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2. Assess students using local achievement test as per Arp ISD Assessment & Accountability Policy |
Classroom teacher Counselor |
Counselor funds budgeted |
Nov.-March |
Identify students’ percentile scores. |
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3. Assess writing product of students referred for the G/T program. |
Teachers trained in holistic scoring |
None |
Nov.-March |
Identify students’ writing creativity |
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4. Assess students referred for G/T with teacher checklist |
Classroom teacher |
None |
Nov.-March |
Identify students’ classroom abilities |
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5. Asses students referred for G/T with a behavioral checklist |
Parent |
None |
Nov-March |
Identify students’ life skills and adaptability |
Goal 10-2: Provide staff
development in the education of gifted learners for professional personnel
teaching these students.
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1. Attain 30 hours of G/T training in core areas |
G/T teacher |
G/T funds |
As necessary |
Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom. |
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2. Attain 6 hours of G/T training yearly. |
G/T teacher |
G/T funds |
Annually |
Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom. |
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3. At least 2 regular classroom teachers will attain 6hrs. of G/T training yearly. |
Principal Teachers Curr. Director |
G/T funds |
Annually |
Enhanced enrichment activities provided for all students in the regular classroom. |
Goal 10-3: Promote total community interactive
support for gifted learners.
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1. Conduct orientation meetings for parents/community that feature presentations on G/T programs. |
G/T Coordinator Region VII Principal Parents |
None |
Twice a semester |
Community support and understanding of the G/T program and G/T students. |
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2. Make available publications providing information on assessment and programs available for gifted learners. |
G/T Coordinator |
G/T funds |
Annually |
The community will be informed about the assessment process and programs available. |
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3. Organize and maintain G/T support and volunteer program |
G/T Coordinator Parents Students |
None |
Annually ongoing |
Parent support and attendance of G/T activities, such as field trips, the Imagination Fair, etc. |
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4. Mail to parents notification of nomination for entrance into the G/T program. |
G/T Coordinator |
$100 G/T funds |
Nov. and March |
Assurance of adequate communication with parents |
Goal 11: By May 2004, increased awareness of
placement for students needing modified curriculum and/ or instructions will be
provided.
By May
2004, special educational referrals will be reduced by
25%.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE
ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF
EVALUATION |
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1. Train staff in NCLB, S.O.S., STAR and 504 pre-referral procedures. |
Curr. Director Special. Ed Dir. Principal Teachers Counselor |
$500 local funds |
By Oct. 1 |
Reduced unnecessary special ed. Referrals and increased student achievement. |
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2. Implement the CAP Matrix |
Teachers Principal SOS Coordinator Counselor |
local funds |
Aug. |
Same as above |
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3. S.O.S. committee meetings will be held bi-monthly to discuss student progress/educational needs. |
S.O.S. Coordinator Teachers Principal Counselor |
None |
Aug- May |
Increased modifications for students to ensure student success in the regular classroom. |
Goal 12: To provide a drug-free, safe
environment for learning.
By May 2004, all students will be
provided the opportunity to be instructed on the benefits of a drug-free and
safe society.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE
ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF
EVALUATION |
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1. Celebrate Red Ribbon week & Every 15 Minutes Program (bi-annually) |
Counselor Teachers Students Region VII |
Drug-free funds |
October |
Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use. |
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2. Provide motivational film that promotes and encourages a drug-free environment and self-esteem. |
Region VII Principal Counselor |
$450 Region VII funds |
Annually |
Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use and increased student self-esteem. |
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3. Celebrate Great American Smoke-Out |
Teachers Principal Counselor Students Parents |
American Heart Asso. Materials |
Annually |
Provide a smoke-free environment and make students aware of consequences of smoking. |
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4. Provide Campfire Peer Pressure Program for 5th graders |
Counselor 5th grade Teachers Campfire Volunteers |
None |
Annually |
Improved peer mediation and positive use of peer pressure. |
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5. Motivational Speakers for the secondary campuses |
Speakers |
Drug-free funds |
Annually |
Improved awareness of the consequences of illegal drug activity. |
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6. Character Counts Curriculum |
Principals Teachers Curriculum Director |
Drug-free funds |
Year-round |
Promotes good character, self-esteem and citizenship |
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7. Leadership Training Opportunities |
John Ben Sheppard Leadership Institute Region VII |
Drug-free funds |
Annually |
Promotes leadership and increased self-esteem of students |
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8.
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Principals, Teachers, Public Policy, Research Institute
at |
Grant Region VII |
Annually |
Increased awareness of the use and availability of drugs to students on campus and in the community |