Board Approved 12/11/2006
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Arp Independent School District is to strive for excellence and develop responsible students with capacity to think critically and function successfully in a constantly changing competitive world.
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.
Goal #1 Parents will be full partners with the district in the education of their children.
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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS |
TIMELINE |
EVALUATION FORMATIVE/ SUMMATIVE |
Progress as of 11/06/2006 | ||||||||||||
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1. The Parent/Teacher Committees will support and recommend strategies for promoting campus & district improvement: including extended learning for children & adults. Opportunities will exist via distance education. |
School Board, Superintendent, Administrators, Teachers, PTO |
District/funds |
Extended opportunities exit through Virtual High School, ClassServer, NovaNet, Tutorials. Other Opportunities are being explored involving after-school programs, day care, and PEP. |
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Need Campus Reports | ||||||||||||
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2. Surveys will be taken to determine the need for alternative and non-traditional education requirements for the district, including extended learning for both children & adults. Opportunities via distance education will be evaluated. |
Curriculum Director, District Committee, and Board of Trustees |
District funds |
Began in August 2004 annually |
Purchased equipment in 2005 and offered one distance learning course and one distance learning community event |
Have surveys returned and preview SUPERNet report | ||||||||||||
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3. Remote Access given to district and community for distance learning. |
Tech Director |
E-rate & TARGET grants |
Began in 1998 Expanded in 2005 Continuing |
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Looking to upgrade the RAS bandwidth from 54k to 10 Mb through wireless tower. Contract signed, waiting on tower. | ||||||||||||
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4. Strive to re-instate TigerVision, community access channel or Internet Streaming broadcasting from high school studio to support community distance learning through student-produced video broadcasts. |
Cebridge Cable and Tech Director |
N/A |
ASAP current |
As of 11/03/05 cable company has not finished connection |
Cebridge has connected cable for H.S. but NOT the
broadcast head-end. Press Box has fiber tie for online broadcasting capabilities. | ||||||||||||
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5.Student ShowCase OpenHouse will allow students to show parents and community their work, electronic portfolios, multimedia projects, videos, Websites, talents and skills. |
Principals, Teachers |
N/A |
annually |
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Show case has taken place in Elementary | ||||||||||||
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6. Parent Information nights will be scheduled for information regarding enrollment and to explain acceleration programs, Recommended High School Program, Dual Credit, CATE, SSI, TAKS, FAFSA, & Articulation Courses. |
Counselor and Curriculum Director, Principals |
Campus Funds |
annually |
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8th Grade Student/Parent Orientation has been scheduled for April 3rd, 6:30 PM in H.S. Studio | ||||||||||||
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7. Help educate parents on the high school recommended program, acceleration programs, and dual credit and articulation courses through newsletters, flyers, and orientations, and Website. |
Counselor & Curriculum Director |
Campus & District Funds |
Begun 2003, Web site updated annually |
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Update Parents on Texas Scholars Online Program for 4 year plans and post secondary preparations. | ||||||||||||
| 8. Implement electronic signs for district communication to community | Superintendent | District Funds | During 2006-07 school year |
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Taking bids | ||||||||||||
| 9. Involve parents in school improvement process through campus committee, CIT sub-committee, pamphlets, letters, signage, surveys, Website, and parent nights for TAKS. | Principals | Campus Funds | Begin 2006-07 |
The Goals
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Goal 2: Parents and other community members will be partners in the improvement of the school.
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PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
ACTIVITY/STRATEGY | Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||||||||||
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1. Increase communication between teachers and parents regarding the academic performance and development of students through the use of 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, TIER Letters to parents, 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, and school Website. |
Principal Superintendent PTO Teachers Parents Aides Counselor Curr. Dir. |
$1000 local funds
Head-Start funds
Title I funds -- $500
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continuous |
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Title I Meeting Planned and Posted on Web site Newsletter inviting parental involvement to go out this month Dear Parents, The Arp Schools are working to communicate more closely with parents for the benefit of each child. We are working on ways to keep you informed and an active part of the educational process. We have several new services that we hope you will take advantage of: (1) Parent Access to Grades online – learn more at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/News/2005_06/grades.htm (2) Parent Email contact information – learn more at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/News/2005_06/Parent_email.htm (3) Student reading and book lists available by grade level/department online: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/curric/student_reading_lists_by_grade_l.htm#12 This service has not been completed yet, but when it is complete we hope it will help you direct your child’s reading habits. (4) Parents are invited to become part of the Campus Improvement Committees. You can do this by contacting the campus principal or emailing them by selecting campus at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/Campus_Infor.htm and then Clicking on their picture. (5) Arp High School’s curriculum is being expanded to include more articulated and innovative courses to motivate students with specific interests in trades and careers. We will be sending out more information later this spring along with information about the Texas Scholar Program. | ||||||||||||
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2. Online grading program was implemented in 2004 for pilot and given Web access to parents in 2005-06. Expanded capabilities were deployed in 2006-07. |
School Board Approval, Tech Director |
$3000 per year divided between campus funds |
Updated September 2006 |
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To date
352 student accesses have
been implemented. Have created ListServ for all parents emails by grade level so that teachers/administrator can email out notices and communications. | ||||||||||||
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3. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between schools and community entities. |
Parents Teachers Administrators Students Curriculum Dir. Counselor Businesses PTO |
PTO Arp State Bank Leo’s Burger Barn Terry’s Brookshires
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Aug-May |
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SUPERNet consortium has just partnered once again with Microsoft and
Dell for new School Initiatives Arp has partnered with TSTC & TJC for innovative and articulated classes | ||||||||||||
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4. 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, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Self-Esteem Program, Every 15 Minutes, Community Access TV Programming, Website News Highlights, and Counselor Corner |
Teachers Principal Librarian Counselor Curr. Dir. Administration Local EMS |
Region VII Drug Education Funds
Local funds |
Aug-May |
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Have successfully had Veteran's Day, Black History, and Motivational Speakers | ||||||||||||
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5. 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 |
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6. 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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7. Provide information to parents concerning the 3 TIER Intervention Plans and 504 programs through handouts, parent conferences, 3 TIER Notification Letters, Student Handbook, and school Website. |
Administrators Teachers Counselor Curr. Dir.
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$900 local funds & community donations |
Aug-May |
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Newsletters, Web site, and PTO evens | ||||||||||||
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8. Reallocate Computers, order additional DANAs for to student checkout for at-risk students (TIER students), Achieve Now! and laptops. |
Technology Coordinators |
Technology Funds |
Aug - May |
Better relations with parents and students. Better knowledge of school technology services. Program implemented for special needs students. DANAs on elementary and junior high campus, laptops on H.S. campus. |
Have offered 8 Laptops and 12 Danas for student check out | ||||||||||||
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9. All teachers will receive laptops and students with special needs, in virtual high school, home-bound and those participating in UIL and research projects will be allowed to check a laptop out from the Tech Dept. |
Technology Director |
District Funds |
September – August |
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Have offered ALL teachers Laptops for check out | ||||||||||||
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10. Meet the Teacher night for all three campuses to give program flyers to parents. Included in this night is a parent drawing for prizes. Advertise using posters, flyers, bank statement mail-out (1/2 sheet) in July. (School Calendar, sports calendar, activities) Send to the bank by June. |
Principals |
Local funds |
August each year |
Number of parents involved in meet-the-teacher night. |
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11. Utilize Parent Organization to assist campuses in activities that have traditionally taken students needlessly out of the classroom -- decorating town for Homecoming, dances, Prom, etc. |
Principals & Parent Organization |
N/A |
Begin Fall 2006 |
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12. Woods & Water Science/Math Initiative will allow parents to participate in Wetland observations, and researchs |
H.S. Teachers |
Local fuel costs |
Began in Fall of 2006 |
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13. Implementation of Night Adult Computer Classes |
TA Teachers |
N/A |
Began in Fall of 2005 |
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Have had 10 Classes for Adults in Computer Applications -- funding benefited the Katrina Relief Effort | ||||||||||||
| 14.Implementation of TAKS rewards for successful achievement on the assessment | Principals | District funds | begin 2006-07 |
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GOAL 3: All faculty
and staff will be trained and certified in the SBEC Technology Application
Competencies (8th grade computer literacy competencies. )* as
required by NCLB federal law. All staff will move
from Level I to Level III Engaged-learner Competencies for transparent
technology integration. Emphasis will be on student
achievement through differentiated instruction in all classrooms.
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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS |
TIMELINE |
EVALUATIONS |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
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1. Identify levels of competencies for all faculty and staff as required by NCLB laws. |
Principals, Technology Director & Campus Technology Coordinators |
District Staff Development Funds |
continuous |
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Surveys have been returned and staff development issues are being
compiled. Recommendations from this committee are also needed. | ||||||||||||||||||
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2. All teachers will utilize district digital resources to record grades, attendance, student progress, curriculum alignment, assessments, and student works |
Principals, Tech Director |
District E-rate Fund |
Updated 2006 |
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Surveys show that teachers are not utilizing data as needed and so more staff development is scheduled for next August. | ||||||||||||||||||
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3. A laptop will be given to each teacher for classroom. Additional laptops are needed. |
Campus Technology Coordinators |
District Level |
Continuous |
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80 Laptops have been issued | ||||||||||||||||||
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4. Train and mentor all teachers in 8th grade computer competencies and integration techniques using 3 Tiers of accountability and Texas STAR Charts. |
Campus Technology Coordinators and TARGET Grant participants |
TARGET grant |
continuous |
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More training is planned in August. Training sessions this year included:
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5. Train and monitor all teachers in eclectic strategies for differentiated lesson design to the benefit of all learners (ClassServer) |
Principals |
TARGET grant |
continuous |
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Closer Monitoring Required | ||||||||||||||||||
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6. Allot multiple technology tools to Professional Learning Communities for each tool. Highlight best practices in district. Title II Part D funded TCEA trip for any teacher in the district who wants to participate in Technology Integration Training. |
School Board Approval, Curriculum Director |
District & Title II Part D |
continuous |
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Junior HIgh New Lab completed Elementary -- all teachers with at least 5 computer who have requested them Junior H. -- requests have been filled accept 2 teachers--computers have been ordered H.S. All requests have been fulfilled accept 5 teachers, however computers have been ordered. | ||||||||||||||||||
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7. Certify classroom teachers as Master Trainers to assist integration of technology into curriculum. |
Curriculum Director |
N/A |
continuous |
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Target Grant and District Certification has been on-going |
*GT Teachers maintain their certification by accruing credit hours in extended training. All faculty gain in-service in GT, discipline management, modification and improvement strategies, and technology.
Goal 4: Provide instructional resources, adequate reading and teaching materials, 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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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS |
TIMELINE |
EVALUATIONS |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||||||||||||||
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1. Provide a digital PEIMS & AEIS student data disaggregating software for tracking student progress and for determining tutorials and TAKS acceleration and to provide skills-building software for TIER students. |
Curriculum Director |
District Funds and Special Education Coop Funds, Title I |
2006-07 |
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Junior High purchased their software High School has selected NOVA Net --not purchased yet Elementary has selected SuccessMaker -- Not purchased yet. Pearson's Benchmark and diagnostic Tests have been set up and training manuals completed for training to take place after Spring Break. | ||||||||||||||||
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2. Provide core subject teachers with research-based instructional strategies for student success through summer workshops and growth plans |
Principals, Region VII Workshops, Curriculum Director |
District Funds |
2006--07 |
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Differentiated Strategies Workshop given in January
and book study done in summer prior to 2006 school year. Additional training has been request for August http://www.kolakgroup.com/ | ||||||||||||||||
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3. Provide district with program descriptions for all curriculum areas. Provide criteria for each program to be evaluated. |
Principals, Department Chairs, Curriculum Director |
District Funds |
2006-2007 |
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70% completed Program Descriptions Still need
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4. Provide students a way to reclaim credit or accelerate credits through a credit recovery/acceleration program |
Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principals |
District Funds |
Evaluations of Programs 2004-05 Implement by Fall 2005 |
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Has been ordered but has not yet been utilized - NOVANet | ||||||||||||||||
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5 Establish interactive video network for dual credit courses with colleges and/or universities. |
Technology Director |
District Funds/ State Technology Allotment |
2006-07 |
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Have signed agreements for next year | ||||||||||||||||
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6. Additional library books and reading materials at all grade levels for technical, biographical, and cultural exposure |
Librarian and committee |
ARI funding and Local Funding |
2006-07 |
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District Initiative has been for cultural diverse reading materials. Mrs. Chessir has purchased for each campus. | ||||||||||||||||
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7. Implement effective & efficient resource sharing through library media center, distance learning facilities with college programs, and Internet direct connectivity. |
School Board Approval, Technology Director |
Funds |
2006-07 |
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New Library Resource has been implemented online | ||||||||||||||||
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8. Implement handheld technologies in the core curriculum classrooms for student research and data manipulation. |
Technology Director, Campus Technology Assistants |
Technology Allotment |
2006-07 |
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Initiated |
Goal 5: Quality Instruction to promote individual student success will be the result of Highly Qualified Teachers and a well-balanced and appropriately scoped and sequenced curriculum for all students in the least restrictive environment. A well-balanced curriculum will be taught so that all students may realize their learning potential and prepare for productive lives.
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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCES ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
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1. Implement Department Chairs to assist in the Scope & Sequence of TEKS K-12, enrichment, modifications, and integration techniques. |
Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Director |
District/ Campus funds |
Began in 2003, continuous |
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Department Chairs Identified 2 weakest objectives in content area, purchased instructional materials and re-wrote curriculum calendars each year. | ||||||||||||||||||
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2.Provide each student with a syllabus and/or parent brochures (agenda) for each class for each six weeks. |
Principals |
Campus |
Began 2003 continuous |
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Have not seen the updated Lack of lesson plans from some campuses | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3. Implement a proactive plan to secure and maintain Highly Qualified Teachers in the district by recruiting and stipends for HQ-teachers and hard-to-hire teachers. | Principals & Board | Campus/District funds & Title I funds (20%) | Begin 2007 |
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| 4. Principals to provide the board with a detailed benchmark report on a quarterly basis so that discussion and support for interventions may be made across the district | Principals & Board | Campus/District funds | quarterly |
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Quarterly reports and actions taken as a result. to further student achievement | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5. Provide CIT committee for AU campus time to meet with staff and principal for needs assessment, planning, and implementation of CIT action plan. | Principal & CIT committee | District funds | at least bi- monthly |
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Requires Action Plan to be successfully implemented and documented | ||||||||||||||||||
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6. Provide tutorials and small classes for students who are at risk (STAR) of not passing the state mandated tests. |
Principals |
Campus, Title 1 $5000 |
Oct- June |
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Some students not being serviced in acceleration classes that need them | ||||||||||||||||||
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7. Provide students with accelerated curriculum, articulated, dual, and concurrent courses, and distance learning opportunities to graduate early through our Virtual High School and teachers with advanced education degrees. |
Board, Principals, Teachers, Curriculum Director |
District funding dedicated to assisting teachers in pursuing career enhancement, certifications, and/or advanced degrees |
Began 2007 continuous |
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ClassServer and Virtual High School Students still being allowed to transfer out of courses after the 5th six weeks. Leaving no credits | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8. Provide support through New Teacher Inservice and by assigning a mentor with mentor checklist for new teachers to the district. | Principals & Mentors | District Funding | Updated in 2006 |
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Number of teachers retained after 2 years | ||||||||||||||||||
| 9. Provide opportunities for all teachers to work in a Professional Learning Community to gain intervention skills, differentiated instruction strategies, and technology integration skills. | Curric Director & Principals | District Funding | Began in 2006 |
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Documentation provided for NCLB and personal professional development plans | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10. Provide all core areas with standardized benchmark assessments for both student achievement and programmatic evaluation | Administration | District Funding | Updated 2006 |
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Provide campus/district with data-driven decision making opportunities | ||||||||||||||||||
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11. Provide all students with the Least Restrictive Environment for education according to the updated CAP and PBMAS Continuous Improvement Plans. (1) Insure that data-driven decisions are made to place children in the least restrictive environment with the maximum regular education time possible for individual student success. (2) Reduce the number of SPED students attending ISS (SAC) by utilizing new discipline management techniques. |
Principal, Faculty, ARD committee |
Special Ed, Campus |
Began in Fall 2005 continuous |
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Discipline without Stress Books purchased for all
teachers and principals...only as good as the use required by
principal on each campus. SPED students still being sent to SAC upon 1 teacher's or principal's referral. |
5-b: By May 2007,
a TEKS-based curriculum will be implemented within each grade level so that 100%
of students master grade level TEKS.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||||||||
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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. |
Curriculum Director, Principals, Dept Chairs, Teachers |
District |
continuously |
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Training for year in progress | ||||||||||
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2Continue Right Choice/Character Counts programs |
Teachers, Principals |
Campus |
continue |
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Lack of documentation in lesson plans on some campuses. | ||||||||||
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3.Strengthen curriculum mastery through evaluation with the following strategies: AR, STAR, PASeries benchmarks, incorporate math strategies into K-5 lessons, use manipulatives, TAKS booklets, Math Grant and Language, Computer Lab, journal writing, and incorporating writing TEKS into the writing process and "Writing Across the Curriculum" on each benchmark test |
District Administrators and Teachers |
Campus |
continuous |
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Writing Across the Curriculum has been a great success on campuses
where it has been monitored and teachers have been held accountable. Measuring across the curriculum needed on each campus. | ||||||||||
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4. Use Accelerated Reading, STAR and TPRI, PASeries and TMDS along with New District Assessment & Accountability Policy to track student progress in the District Initiatives of Reading, Writing, Questioning, & Researching. |
Principals, Curric Direct, Teachers |
Campus |
continuous |
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Data needs to be utilized by teachers on a more current schedule | ||||||||||
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5. School personnel trained in Scottish Rite Program will continue screening and teaching of dyslexic population. Full program description will be available to all parents of Title 1 students. A teacher from each campus will become Dyslexia Certified through |
Principals |
Campus funding and Title II funding. |
continuous |
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Two Elementary Teachers trained to score and manage student writing | ||||||||||
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6.The teachers will continue to be trained in multi-sensory programs to assist special needs and students in at-risk situations. |
Curriculum Director |
District |
continuous |
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Additional Training needed in this area | ||||||||||
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8. The teachers and aides will continue to be trained in modifications and differentiated instructional program. |
District Administration |
District |
continuous |
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Differentiated instruction training in January and more planned for August | ||||||||||
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9. All teachers, staff, and parents will have an opportunity to become familiar with the School Wide Title Program. |
Principals |
Campus and Title 1 $200 |
continuous |
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Title Input Meetings with parents scheduled and on Web Page | ||||||||||
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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, PTO meetings, annual Title I and G/T parent meetings, parent and student surveys, campus site-based committee. |
Principal PTO Teachers Parents Students Curr. Dir. Superintendent Community |
Local funds (@ $100)
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Aug-May |
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11. Teachers will document enrichment and remedial activities, and TEKS for each lesson in their digital lesson plans. |
Teachers, Principals |
Campus |
weekly |
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Documentation on all campuses is not shared online or with administration or parents yet. | ||||||||||
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12. Supplementary materials and electronic resources will be purchased in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. |
Principal, Title I Coordinator Curriculum Dir, Department Chairs |
$5,000 Compensatory Funds Title I funds ($7,000)
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yearly |
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Goal 6: All students
will reach at least AYP improvement goals on state and national
tests over each year’s scores (See Appendix).
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OBJECTIVES |
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCES ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/23/2006 | ||||||||||||||
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1. By May 2007, 96% of students tested will meet minimum requirements of the objectives in the writing, reading, and mathematics sections of the state test. |
Students Principal Teachers Parents
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$1000 Local Funds |
Aug – May Daily
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Increase in the TEKS for each student as demonstrated in AYP charts |
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2. Full Class Period dedicated to assisting those at risk of not reaching district and personal goals |
Principals Teachers |
SCE – 5% FTEs |
Aug – May Daily |
Increasing rise in ability to demonstrate mastery of state test objectives |
Not all students serviced in appropriate classes | ||||||||||||||
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3. Implement accountability in each classroom for pre testing and servicing students on mastery of TEKS (6-Weeks Accountability Testing --PASeries or TMDS on Curriculum Calendars) and Electronic Portfolios and ClassServer. |
Principals & Teachers |
NCLB (AYP) SSI
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August / September Every Six Weeks
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Activities on October 23rd assisted campus and teachers in analyzing classroom, program, and campus data | ||||||||||||||
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4. Scope & Sequence curriculum for maximum effectiveness and filling in the “gaps”. |
Department Chairs, Curriculum Director, Principals |
District Funds |
Summer Workshops and August Training |
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Department Chairs will meet
regularly and again this summer to
tweak Scope & Sequence as we do each year. Regular meetings with Math & Science taking place in district for alignment purposes. | ||||||||||||||
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5. Implement 3-TIERS for modifying and tutoring students in need according to the CAP and CIT |
Principals & Teachers |
Local Funds |
Aug-May Monthly meeting |
Evaluation of each six weeks report card for effectiveness of strategies and reporting to board effectiveness using Report Format at: http://www.arp.sprnet.org/default/District/campus_Report.htm |
3-Tiers are NOW state law and required implementation must be documented. District Admin have not recieved Tier lists this year | ||||||||||||||
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6. Alternative Point System to the Accelerated Reading Program to encourage all types of communication & learning styles |
Principals & Sitebase committees |
Local Funds |
Daily |
Increase in the number of books read by students in district |
Continue to ask for this initiative on each campus | ||||||||||||||
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7. Extend Dyslexia-multi sensory strategies to the Junior High Campus |
Teachers SOS Coordinators
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Local Funds |
perpetual |
Increase success of special needs students |
10 DANAs have been ordered for these students | ||||||||||||||
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8. Implementation of Extended School for students more above TIER 2 intervention |
Campus |
Title I |
as needed |
Provide Content Mastery through Saturday school and Student Management Software |
Initiated but with few students. Surveys of students indicated Saturday schools were valuable to their success. |
Goal 7: By Spring
2007, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 96%; thereafter it
will be maintained or improve annually.
By May 2007, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 97% for Arp ISD.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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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 |
$1100 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. |
Add to Handbook next year--doctor appointment is not excused for whole day |
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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 AND 4 year Plan |
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, Local Funds |
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
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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. |
Faculty will need to understand that parents MUST be contacted at any point students are failing |
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5. Incentives for student success on TAKS will be provided at the campus level. |
Principal |
Campus & District Funds |
End of each six weeks period |
Increased student success and 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 2007, all LEP students who entered by September 2000 will demonstrate basic communication skills in English; at least 85% will command at least a 1000 word English reading vocabulary.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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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. |
In progress on some campuses...not all |
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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 |
Done on Elementary Campus |
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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 |
Done on Elementary Campus |
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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 USA communities.
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SS Program Description still needed for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 |
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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. |
COMPASS available on all campuses |
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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. |
Need Jr. H. & H.S. compliance |
Goal 9: Student
and teacher use of technology will increase. By May 2007, all
students and teachers will have a working knowledge of available
instructional tools at
Arp Schools.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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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 as required by NCLB and TEA. |
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. |
On-going - more inservices planned due to surveys for next Fall. |
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2. The students and teachers will be enabled to acquire information from a variety of sources. |
Principal Teachers Staff Students Curr. Dir. |
Computers, Internet, Intranet, Computer Lab time |
Aug-May |
Students and teachers will use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources. |
Bidding process for Fiber ties for District and Elementary Campus have been conducted |
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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. |
On-going |
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4. The student develop 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. |
On-going --better this year as more students have been exposed to research skills |
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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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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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. |
Completed |
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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. |
PA Series has been set up to accomplish this goal |
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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 |
Done |
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4. Assess students referred for G/T with teacher checklist |
Classroom teacher |
None |
Nov.-March |
Identify students’ classroom abilities |
Done |
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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 |
Done |
Goal 10-2: Provide
staff development in the education of gifted learners for professional personnel
teaching these students.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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1. All Faculty members will 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. |
All faculty except 5 have completed this training |
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2. Teacher will attain 6 hours of G/T training yearly. |
G/T teacher & All Regular Ed Teachers |
G/T funds |
Annually |
Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom. |
Completed each year |
Goal 10-3: Promote
total community interactive support for gifted learners.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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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. |
Done |
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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. |
Done |
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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. |
Done |
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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 |
Done |
Goal 11: By May 2007, increased awareness of placement for students needing modified curriculum and/ or instructions will be provided. By Nov 2005, new procedures were in place to reduce unnecessary referrals.
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ACTIVITY/STRATEGY |
PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
RESOURCE ALLOCATION |
TIMELINE |
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 |
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1. Train staff in 3-TIERS., 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. |
Completed |
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2. Implement the CAP Matrix |
Teachers Principal SOS Coordinator Counselor |
local funds |
Aug. |
Same as above |
Completed |
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3. S.O.S. & STAR 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 2007, 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 |
Progress as of 10/06/2006 | ||||
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1. Celebrate Red Ribbon week and/or Every 15 Minutes Program (bi-annually) |
Counselor Teachers Students Region VII |
Drug-free funds |
October |
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Completed
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2. Provide multi-sensory experience that promotes and encourages a drug-free environment and self-esteem. |
Region VII Principal Counselor |
$1000 Title IV funds per campus |
Annually |
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3. Celebrate Great American Smoke-Out |
Teachers Principal Counselor Students Parents |
American Heart Asso. Materials |
Annually |
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Completed | ||||
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4. Provide Campfire Peer Pressure Program for 5th graders |
Counselor 5th grade Teachers
Campfire Volunteers |
None |
Annually |
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5. Character Counts Curriculum |
Principals Teachers Curriculum Director |
Drug-free funds |
Year-round |
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Need Accountability | ||||
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6. Leadership Training Opportunities |
John Ben Sheppard Leadership Institute Region VII |
Drug-free funds |
Annually |
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