Semiannual Monitoring Report

FEB . 5 1996 Officeo f DesegregatiMonor nio@ij SEMI-ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT February 1, 1996 II lJ e. ri \ TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................. .i - iii Amboy Elementary School. .......................................................................... 1 Baker Elementary School. ........................................................................... .4 Carver Magnet Elementary School. .............................................................. 6 Cato Elementary School. .............................................................................. 8 Central Elementary School. .......................................................................... 11 Cloverdale Elementary School. .................................................................... 13 I Crestwood Elementary School... .................................................................. 15 Crystal Hill Interdistrict Magnet Elementary School... ................................ 1 7 Fuller Elementary School. ............................................................................ 19 Geyer Springs Elementary School. ............................................................... 21 Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. ................................................................ 23 Halli High School. ......................................................................................... 25 Lakewood Elementary ................................................................................... 29 Landmark Elementary School... ................................................................... .31 Mabelvale Elementary School. ...................................................................... 33 Martin Luther King Magnet Elementary School... ........................................ 36 Meadowcliff Elementary School. .................................................................. 39 Meadow Park Elementary School... .............................................................. .41 Pulaski Heights Elementary School. ............................................................. .43 Seventh Street Elementary School... ............................................................ .48 Murrell Taylor Elementary School. .............................................................. 50 Warren Dupree Elementary School.. .......................................................... 52 SEMI-ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT OVERVIEW: SELECTION OF SCHOOLS: The schools included in this report represent 20% of Pulaski County School sites and are Cycle V. Each of these schools began the Extended COE school improvement process during the fall of 1994, and each will have an external team review of its Extended COE school improvement plan during the spring of 1996. The external team will be composed of teachers and administrators from other districts, college professors, and Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) personnel. It was determined by the ADE Field Services Specialists who work with these schools that these are the schools which have progressed far enough to have completed some needs assessment, drafted a school profile, selected targets and outcomes, and selected specific strategies. This represents the first opportunity to observe the extent to which these schools have infused the school improvement process with equity concerns and the indicators of success specified in 1989 in the Allen letter. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: The steps of the needs assessment process are described below. Once appropriate data has been reviewed, each school staff determines weaknesses or needs of that particular school. Areas of concern are initially identified broadly and noted through the target selection process described below. As the focus begins to narrow and become more refined, outcomes first emerge and the specific actions are selected to address those identified needs. TARGET SELECTION: --. The schools were instructed to select at least four targets from the seven correlates of Effective Schools or the four Indicators of Success of the desegregation components. It was acceptable to choose more than four targets if the school felt the need to do so. Target selection was completed by the staff at each school following the collection, disaggregation, and analysis of three types of data. Those data types are archival, perceptual, and achievement. This selection activity was conducted following the creation of appropriate committees working with the building principal. Final target selection was based on the results of the data collected for the school profile and on staff discussion and input. OUTCOME SELECTION: Upon completion of target selection activities, a target committee was established for each of the chosen areas. These committees are composed of certified staff, classified staff, parent representatives, and others. One of the tasks of these committees is to further review the data and identify the areas of concern that might be related to their particular target area. It then follows that these committees decide what needs to be accomplished in order to improve those identified needs. The task of creating outcomes or specific goals becomes critical at this point. Generally, it is suggested that two to three outcomes be chosen for each of the target areas. ACTION/STRATEGY SELECTION: Following the creation of appropriate outcomes for each target area, the target committees then began work on formulating activities that can be conducted at the school to help with the successful accomplishment of the desired outcomes. This process includes the perusal of current educational research that is related to the desired outcome, as well as brainstorming/teaming activities with the committees. Decisions on strategies are based on staff input, research, budget considerations, administrative approval, and other factors. The actions finally agreed upon are established over a fiveyear period with emphasis on specifics for the first year or two with general goals established for year three, four, and five of the cycle. As those later years approach, the specifics of the proposed activities are finalized. DESEGREGATION COMPONENTS: The schools were given direction on relating or connecting the selected outcomes with equity goals furnished by the ADE Equity Unit. Information was also given on how to connect the actions/strategies with the components of the 1989 Allen letter. The format for the action/desegregation connection is referred to as an INFUSION DOCUMENT. This document shows the relationship of each specific action to a specific desegregation component if appropriate and will be completed at (or by) the time of the Team Visit. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Field Services Specialists, as well as other ADE personnel, provide assistance to the school during the ECOE processes. On-site visits are made to each school along with general meetings usually held at the central office facilites of the various districts. Listed below are examples of the assistance provided for the these Cycle V schools: ii i Teaming/site based activities Data collection/disaggregation Effective Schools research Committee structure ECOE orientations Motivational workshops Technical reviews of improvement plan drafts Equity quidelines/goals For a complete list of all activities See Exhibit A. In conjuction with the assistance directly from the ADE, Field Services Specialists work closely with the staff development units of the three school districts in providing information to the individual school on what is available to meet specific needs identified for that school. This information includes research available, media resources, training available, and specific district personnel available to assist the schools in the school improvement process. FURTHER ACTIVITIES: Each of these Cycle V schools will have an external team visit in the spring of 1996 to validate the ECOE process followed and to make recommendations to assist in future decisions. Preparations are now underway for these visits with informational meetings being conducted, School Improvement Program drafts undergoing technical review, external teams being finalized, and print dates being established. A team report summarizing the findings and recommendations of the external team visit will be prepared for each school following the visit. SPECIFIC SCHOOL SITE ACTIVITES: Attached is an individual status report on each of these twenty percent of the Pulaski County Schools. Each of these schools is a Cycle V school preparing for an external team visit. lll /J .u School: Target: Outcomes: Amboy Elementary School Clear School Purpose Students, staff, and community will increase understanding of and respect for Amboy's mission School staff will communicate to students, parents, and community their care and concern for students, for their learning, and for the school Equity Goal: Parental Involvement/School Displays Actions: Target: Outcomes: Paint school motto on wall in the media center Include the school motto in the morning announcements Create visual banners to display understanding of Am~oy's mission statement Post mission statement in each classroom Paint school motto and rocket design on school parking lot Promote student understanding and use of motto, "where learning and learners soar," in individual/group Explain school mission during student /parent orientation New staff orientation of clear school mission Promote Clear School Purpose in featured section of school newsletter Send invitations to parents to special school events during school hours Reevaluate strengths and concerns through a parent, student, and staff survey Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Reduce the disparity of reading scores between black and white students on standardized tests Develop portfolios Improved interest in reading Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: All staff members attend K-4 Math Crusade Test all kindergarten students for Early Prevention of School Failure Extend Reading Recovery to include students in grades K-3 Research factors that contribute to low student test scores Develop a profile on these students to include attendance, tardiness, parent response to letters, study habits, and test taking skills Examine literature for strategies that would affect disparity Target: Outcomes Develop a checklist for students who show no growth in two years Initiate a pilot portfolio in grades K-6 Present in-services on terminology of techniques for portfolios Implement Language Arts portfolios in all grades Implement Math portfolios in all grades Inform parents of portfolios Implement year-long reading incentives Advertise the importance of reading through posters and parents Implement "Reading Across the Curriculum" Establish a student authors' center in the library Parent and Community Involvement Increase community involvement Increase parental involvement in instructional programs Equity Goal: Parental Involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Increase the use of the "Dare" officer Invite parents as guest speakers Design and implement a teacher, parent, student contract for homework completion Hire a Parent Center Coordinator Promote a Parent Week Establish a parent bulletin board Familiarize parents with grade level appropriate books/reading materials Inform parents of student behavior on a consistent basis School Climate Improve parent/student perceptions concerning an attractive and inviting campus Improve student behavior Promote a safe physical environment Equity Goal: Facilities/Instructional Services Actions: Design a school climate questionnaire and send to parents, teachers, and students Develop a plan to improve the aesthetics of the bottom floor Inform parents, staff, and students of improvements made Install new lighting in parking lot 2 Determine an alternate traffic route Implement a Student Intervention Class of disruptive students Research solutions for improving behavior of black males Implement a behavior plan for the cafeteria Improve playground supervision Research behavior solutions used successfully in other schools Provide teachers with a list of alternative strategies that deal with behavior 3 School: Target: Outcome: Baker Elementary School Climate Improve the safety and security of students and staff Equity Goal: Eliminate the disparity between black and white students Actions: 1. Develop a VPCP plan 2. Review and implement VPCP plan 3. Perform a crisis drill involving VPCP team 4. Revise discipline management plans 5. Implement school improvement/ discipline management plan Outcome: Promote positive school spirit and pride among students and staff Equity Goal: Eliminate the disparity between black and white students Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Implement a student council in the intermediate grades 2. Implement an ambassador program in the primary grades 3. Organize a committee to design school spirit activities 4. Implement school spirit activities as designed by school spirit committee High Expectation Instill in students a sense of personal worth through improved academic achievement Equity Goal: Eliminate the disparity of test scores between black and white students Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Reward students achievement in a positive manner 2. Provide students with a school wide motivational experience monthly 3. Enhance students performance by the display of student work Monitoring and assessment of student achievement Improve reading comprehension by providing whole literacy experience and basic skills instruction Equity Goal: Student Achievement Actions: 1. Utilize computer lab 4 2. Utilize current reading series 3. Provide classroom time for independent reading and creative writing 4. Provide flexible small group instruction in reading skills 5. Provide more media center time for students 6. Provide in-service training for parents on tutoring skills for students 7. Provide tutorial instruction to students in Extended Day Outcome: Improve test taking skills Equity Goal: Student Achievement Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Purchase books and/or materials in order to assist students in test taking 2. Address basic skills in reading and math through computer lab instruction 3. Develop and teach good test taking skills 4. Encourage and motivate students on the importance of test taking 5. Coordinate and provide remedial instruction to small group and individual students 6. Provide in-service training for teachers to assist in test taking skills Opportunity to Learn and Time on Task Improve dissemination of economic education information Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: 1. Develop a scope and sequence K-6 economic education 2. Provide in-service training to disseminate available resources 5 School: Target: Outcomes: Carver Magnet Elementary School School Climate Improve perceptions of the school Maintain/improve current enrollment Equity Goal: To be completed prior to external visit Actions: Target: Outcome: Parental newsletter Increase walkie/talkie use Increase student performances/exhibition Create yearbook Motivational speakers Parent/Community Involvement Increase communication/awareness Equity Goal: To be completed prior to external visit Actions: Target: Outcomes: Create rewards program Special needs resources provided to parents Parent Calling Program Monitoring/ Assessment of Student Achievement Increase overall achievement Reduce academic disparity Increase assessment types Equity Goal: Instructional Programs Actions: Summer reading programs Math inventories Teacher appraisal of students KILLGORE Inventory Anecdotal Records Portfolios JOSTEN Learning System EPSF Program 6 Target: High Expectations Outcomes: Increase staff belief that all children can learn Increase student active participation in curriculum issues Equity Goal: To be completed prior to external visit Actions: Whole group instruction from intervention specialist Rhythm of Reading Summer Program Green Circle Cultural Awareness Program Pen Pals Monthly reading contests Book Buddies Book Fair Cooperative Leaming 7 School: Target: Outcomes: Cato Elementary School Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement There will be a reduction in the disparity in test scores between black and white students in the area of reading There will be a reduction in the disparity in test scores between black and white students in the area of mathematics Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: Target: Outcome: Organize Reading Lock-In for Intermediate grades Implement DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Conduct poetry writing contest Implement "Book It" Program Implement a peer tutoring program Involve parents and community members as guest readers Initiate author visits Create a "Kids Komer" in the media center for student published books Implement Test Ready Conduct theme celebrations Establish a school newspaper Implement "Wee Deliver" (a post office system) Implement use of portfolios in reading Implement the celebration of environmental issues Implement a math section in school newspaper Develop three hands-on activities per grade level each year to correlate with "Building Bridges Cultural Connections" Raise money for sets of calculators for each grade level Provide sets of calculators for each grade level Implement calculator activities Create opportunities for students to enhance reasoning and problem solving techniques utilizing team learning, cross-age peer tutoring, and use of lap size dry erase boards Develop incentive programs which include estimation contest, problem of the week, and math journals Initiate the use of mathematics linked to poetry Create a "Math Problem Solving Fair" School Climate Demonstrate shared responsibility among students, teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators for consistent and fair student 8 discipline Equity Goal: Discipline, suspensions, and expulsions Actions: Target: Outcome: Organize committee for conflict resolution Conduct staff in-service Provide parent information on Conflict Resolution through use of pamphlets, letters, and PTA meetings Select and train students as conflict resolvers Provide school-wide training in Conflict Resolution Train new resolvers and staff each year Implement Conflict Resolution program Time on Task Demonstrate shared responsibility among students, teachers, support staff, parents, and administrators for consistent and fair student discipline Equity Goals: Instructional services Student achievement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Incorporate sponge activities Provide independent, educational, free choice activities Utilize a "Study Buddy" system Attend workshops on multiple modalities of learning Involve all students in multi modality learning activity Attend mini in-service to strengthen skills in cooperative learning Parent and Community Involvement There will be an increase in parental involvement in school activities There will be an increase in participation of citizens in school improvement Equity Goal: Parental involvement Actions: Develop an annual grade level teacher-parent meeting Implement grade level teacher-parent meetings Develop and implement parent classes to instruct parents about conflict resolution Purchase and install a marquee for PT A announcements and school events 9 Grade level thematic guest speakers Invite more parents to be volunteers in the classroom Semi-annual play ground improvement and clean-up day Adopt-a-grandparent Implement Career Fair, Thematic units, Speakers, Dress-up Day School: Target: Outcome: Central Elementary School Instructional Leadership To expand staff knowledge and use of varied teaching strategies Equity Goal: Staff Development Actions: Target: Outcomes: Implement flexible grouping Develop more writing activities in all subjects Introduce Windows on Science Up-date portfolio assessment in-service Design and implement a teacher-peer coaching program in Language Arts and portfolio assessment Parent and Community Involvement Increase parent contact and volunteerism in the school Improve academic contact between home and school Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Hire a part-time parent coordinator to inform parents of volunteer opportunities Give parents credit for PTA attendance Invite parents and family to read to students on Family Reading Day Develop a staff "Wishing Well" so parents can donate items for class needs Design a variety of thank-you notes to be sent home when appropriate Develop a class newsletter Apply for a Southwestern Bell grant which provides books for parents Provide refreshments at Parent-Teacher Conferences Develop a teacher-parent contact form Seek funding to mail newsletter home Invite parents to observe a lesson being taught by child's teacher School Climate Improve staff morale Improve student self-esteem and self-motivation Equity Goals: Staff Development Discipline, Suspensions, and Expulsions 11 Actions: Target: Outcomes: Initiate monthly thematic luncheons Recognize teachers for outstanding deeds Teachers are dismissed to eat at local restaurant Door prizes at staff meetings are donated by school partners Improve conditions of teachers' lounge Schedule motivational speaker for staff Organize a staff honors assembly Organize a staff talent show Establish a Student of the Week Bulletin Board Recognize the most improved boy/girl in each classroom Implement an Adopt-a-Student program Explore ideas of adding picnic tables to the playground Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Decrease the disparity of test scores between neighborhood students and students who are bussed Decrease the number of disciplinary referrals Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: Develop guidelines for Portfolio Assessment Implement Cooperative Learning Organize a 5-6 mini-middle school Investigate ways to find more community resources to provide individual help to students Provide more educational field trips Implement a Behavioral Rewards program Initiate a Special Friends program Utilize high school mentors Initiate an intervention classroom Pilot a field placement for social workers Initiate a Student of the Week Picture program Initiate a Student-Administrator Luncheon program 12 School: Targets: Outcomes: Cloverdale Elementary School Quality of Education Student Achievement Increase parental involvement Improve school climate Increase expectations Reduce classroom interruptions Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: Target: Outcome: Increase student leadership opportunities ( 13 activities listed) Implement in-school suspension Develop volunteer recruitment materials VIPS Breakfast Provide staff workshop on school climate Thematic units A wards Assemblies Equal Access Identify and remove all facility barriers Equity Goals: Facilities Instructional Services Actions: VIPS Program Add 4-year old Program Add new instructional materials Target: Staff Characteristics Outcome: Improve community/school relations Equity Goals: Parental involvement Staff development Actions: Schoolwide picnic Parents Night Out STEP Program Workshops (staff) 13 Prejudice reduction Classroom Management and Conflict Management Multicultural diversity 14 School: Target: Outcome: Crestwood Elementary School Clear School Purpose Improve student/parent communication about students' activities and achievement Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Develop a new contract between all students, parents and teachers about behavior and progress Develop a form for weekly communication with parents Devise a school/parent homework communication instrument Survey parents for suggestions High Expectations Encourage learning and achievement Improve reading achievement Equity Goal: Equal Access Actions: Target: Outcomes: Survey parent for curriculum contributions Increase use of resource people Increase educational field trips Enhance multicultural awareness during units of study by each grade level Promote environmental awareness Plan to celebrate Earth Day Encourage interest in reading with "Dear," "Read to Succeed," and "Book It" Initiate a reading theme each year Read 3-5 books in each primary class each day Teachers will read to students each day Develop a reading list for each student Students will keep a list of all books read Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Improve the disparity of scores between black and white students on standardized achievement tests Expand the use of portfolios for improving students' writing, reading, and language skills 15 Equity Goal: Documentation of efforts to reduce any disparity in student achievement between minority, non-minority, and/or other identifiable groups of students Actions: Target: Outcome: Provide adult tutors for every student scoring less than 25% on the SAT Revise the student peer tutoring by all intermediate students to primary students Provide a peer tutoring in each classroom Revise the special assistance program for students that had no growth in two years Enhance active parent involvement in all curricular areas Collect statistics yearly to determine successes Parent and Community Involvement Improve parental involvement in school/instructional activities Equity Goal: Provide equitable opportunities for parent involvement Actions: Improve communication with parent through newsletters and parentteacher conferences Provide a Parent Center Provide communication from each class detailing events and progress Establish a home reading program for parents and students Increase the involvement of parents in the VIPS program 16 School: Target: Outcome: Crystal Hill Elementary Magnet School Instructional leadership Provide more opportunities for the administrators to become actively involved in daily classroom activities Equity Goal: Instructional services Actions: Target: Outcome A monthly planner for special activities will be located in the hallway by the office Periodic administrative guest appearances on Channel 52 News (closedcircuit channel) School climate Improve consistent discipline throughout the community and transitional areas of the school (playground, hallways, cafeteria, and restrooms) with responsibility shared by all staff Equity Goal: Discipline, suspensions, and expulsions Actions: Target: Outcomes: Clarify and review the cafeteria rules Inservice cafeteria personnel on job description, discipline management skills, and conflict resolution Post and enforce the rules and consequences Send home rules to parents Enforce the cafeteria seating chart Provide motivational incentives for good behavior Develop rules for halls and restrooms Post the rules in halls and restrooms Enforce the rules in the halls and restrooms Teachers will stand in the hall when students are entering exiting the classroom Uniform hall passes will be issued Clarify and review playground rules and consequences for students Post rules on the playground Use of Peace Patrol for conflict resolution Monitoring and assessment of student achievement Prevent the decrease of test scores between second and third grade and between fourth and fifth grade 17 Decrease the disparity of test scores at all levels between black and nonblack students Equity Goals: Instructional services Actions: Target: Outcome: The school is still developing the actions to accomplish these goals Parent and community involvement To improve parental attendance at PTA meetings School leaders will inform the community of the school's progress Equity Goal: Parental involvement Actions: Child care provided at PTA business meetings A banner will be displayed at the drop off and pick-up lane announcing "PT A MEETING TONIGHT" Door prizes will be awarded at each PT A meeting A column featuring grade level information and "happenings" will be included in the school newspaper Administrators will give updates (grade level) at each PT A meeting 18 School: Target: Outcome: Fuller Elementary School Parent and Community Involvement Parents and community members will be more involved in school activities Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: The school will publish a regular newsletter for parents and community The school will survey parents concerning interests, talents, and knowledge they would be willing to share with students The school will improve attendance at PT A activities Special events will be scheduled regularly to involve parents at school Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Student standardized achievement test scores will increase Disparity between test scores of black and white students will decrease Equity Goals: Curriculum Actions: Target: Outcome: Learning materials Student achievement Student Activities Honors and Awards Implement Jostens Reading and Math Learning Series for computers Initiate HOP (Hooray for Our Progress) for children who show progress during each grading period Establish a Junior BETA Club Reading, LEAP, Reading Recovery, Classroom teachers and Title I Instructional assistants will begin collaborative team teaching in K-4 Create a Reading and Writing lab for K-2 Instructional Leadership New instructional programs will be implemented which will lead to improved student achievement Equity Goal: Instructional services Actions: Time will be scheduled to review and analyze standardized test scores 19 Target: Outcome: Invite the education departments of colleges to send students and provide activities for students with identified areas of academic weakness Establish daily FORT (Fuller Official Reading Time) School Climate The staff will promote responsible behavior among all students on campus by being good models, working as a team, providing constant support for all students, and implementing the Discipline Management Plan. Equity Goals: Administrative procedures Committees Actions: Discipline, suspensions, and expulsions Honors and awards The Discipline Management Team will review, revise, and post rules and consequences for the entire school campus. The staff will teach, review rules, rewards, and consequences by modeling appropriate behavior for students Staff will complete stress management training Promote peace and harmony and show school pride by wearing peace Tshirts Review and monitor responsible behavior needed in the cafeteria Regular meetings of the lunch duty supervisors to discuss ways to improve the climate and behavior in cafeteria Provide music for students while eating in the cafeteria Parents will receive a copy of the rules Playground rules will be posted outdoors and used as visual cues during recess Meet with PT A to develop a strategy to get a fence for the playground area Teachers will be visible on ramps and hallway areas when students are entering and exiting the building Create bus seating charts for field trips 20 School: Target: Outcomes: Geyer Springs Elementary School Monitoring/ Assessment of Student Achievement Reduce achievement disparity Increase/adjust teaching styles Improve test/study skills Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: Target: Outcomes: Increase use of phonetic materials Increase field trips Utilize ABACUS to monitor Thematic Units Vary teaching strategies Cooperative Learning Increase enrichment activities School Climate Provide safe/secure environment Create positive atmosphere Increase overall respect level Equity Goals: Instructional Services Student Achievement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Pupil Service Team (Bi-monthly) Behavior Incentive Program Quarterly Awards Program Human Relations training Parent/Community Involvement Increase parent/community involvement in school functions Increase school/parent communication Equity Goal: Parental Involvement Actions: Weekly parental reports Monthly calendar Create parent room 21 Target: Outcomes: Increase parent materials in media center Recruit volunteers Parent Calling Committee Opportunity to Learn/Time on Task Reduce tardies/absences Reduce class time distractions Equity Goals: Instructional Services Student Achievement Actions: Quarterly identification of tardy/absence problems Attendance Awards Discipline Hearing Committee 22 School: Target: Outcomes: Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Instruction Leadership/Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Secure additional resources Improve communication Improve staff development Equity Goals: Staff development/materials Student achievement Actions: Improve resources file Weekly grade level meetings Suggestion Box Portfolio Workshop Grade 3-4 ACTAP Program Learn-A-Language mini-classes Target: Opportunity to Learn/Time on Task Outcomes: Vary instruction methods Increase HOTS activities Broaden Cooperative Learning Equity Goal: Instructional services Actions: Interdisciplinary Units Learning style inventory HOTS Workshop Purchase Problem Solving Program Expository Writing Program Target: Parent/Community Involvement Outcomes: Increase parental involvement Increase community involvement Equity Goals: Parental involvement Community involvement Actions: Family Outreach Program 23 Parenting classes Partner in Education Committee Target: School Climate Outcomes: Improve respect Ensure fair/consistent discipline procedures Equity Goal: To be completed prior to external visit Actions: K-6 Peace Unit Honor/Citizenship assemblies Self-Esteem Program Mentor Program In-school suspension 24 School: Target: Outcome: Hall High School Parent and Community Involvement To Increase Parental and Community Involvement in Academic Classroom Settings Equity Goal: Parental Involvement (School districts shall provide equitable opportunities for Parental involvement in the district) Actions: Target: Outcome: Develop and make available to each teacher a questionnaire which identifies parents careers/hobbies and their availability as classroom speakers Create a form letter for teachers' use to enlist parental assistance prior to each field trip Form a parental group to assist in special testing programs Compile a list of parent community tutors according to subject areas Write a letter to be mailed to parents one week prior to each parent conference Write press releases to publicize parent conference days, interim report dates and quarterly grade report dates Parent/Community Involvement To Increase Parental and Community Involvement in School Related Activities Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: 1. Form parent committees in each school club to assist in sponsorship and in club activities 2. Train parents as Student-Assistance Facilitators for work with at-risk students 3. Publicize parent/community efforts in school activities at regular intervals Outcome: To increase Effectiveness in Parental/Community Relations Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: 1. Hold on-site in-service training sessions for teachers which include parent/community involvement strategies 25 Target: Outcome: 2. Familiarize teachers with community agencies which serve high school students 3. Familiarize teachers with church affiliations and ministers of our students High Expectation Proper placement of Students in both academic and vocational courses Equity Goal: To insure that non-discriminatory policies are used in assigning students to Vocational and upper-level academic courses Actions: Outcome: I. To survey students for academic and career interest 2. To promote positive ideas about learning by presenting resource speakers from the community and by providing positive reinforcement from Teachers/mentors 3. To reward students for achievement and perfect attendance with incentive Cards, special privilege and extra-curricular activities designed especially for them. Hall High School will have expanded career as planning as measured by Developing career programs and hiring a career counselor Equity Goal: To provide career guidance to every student and sub-group with special focus on race, socio-economic status, and gender Actions: Outcome: Expand career planning activities and explore the possibility of hiring a career counselor Increase the number of male instructional members Equity Goal: To achieve a ratio of male to female staff members that is comparable to the student ratio Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Work for higher salaries by having the CTA representatives lobby state Legislators, and teachers working for millage increase in local elections 2. Practice affirmative action by gender School Climate Foster (Implement) Consistent Enforcement of Policies and Rules by all Faculty and Administrators 26 Equity Goal: To reduce the disparity between subgroups in the number of disciplinary actions Actions: Outcome: Administrators will conduct open forums, one-on-one and small discussion to address policy and faculty concerns Increase Overall Student Achievement Equity Goal: Student Achievement Actions: I . Reduce tardiness 2. Develop alternative methods of assessment 3. Increase effectiveness of substitute teachers Outcome: To reduce racial disparity in student Achievement Equity Goal: Student Achievement Actions: Target: Outcome: I. Implement a before school tutoring program 2. Teach study skills in study hall, and organize students in in study groups 3. Increase the use of multi-cultural and non-discriminatory materials Instructional Focus and Measurement To improve performance on standardized test Equity Goal: Improve academic achievement of all students. Actions: Outcome: 1. To establish a program to recruit more students into summer ACT test taking practice sessions 2. To develop a teaching test taking skills in service training for Teachers 3. To implement test taking skills instruction during classes using the Club day schedule 4. To implement a student advisory board to suggest ways to reduce student test taking apathy To increase the overall GP A of students at Hall High School Equity Goal: To Address all learning styles by providing a variety of assessment methods 27 Actions: 1. To provide additional instruction in selected core content areas using peer tutoring and remediation. 2. Provide ESL classes 3. To implement effective placement of all students in appropriate courses based on test scores, GP A, successful prerequisite completion, or teacher recommendation 4. To establish extended class periods with block or flexible scheduling 5. Provide teachers with training in cooperative learning techniques 6. To implement a student advisory board to suggest ways to reduce study apathy 28 School: Target: Outcome: Lakewood Elementary Measurement and Assessment of Student Achievement Utilize and extend resources to assist students in overcoming deficit in science Equity Goal: To ensure that appropriate teaching strategies and instructional methods are utilized to meet the diverse needs of the population Actions: Outcome: 1. Implementation of new science basal program 2. Inventory current science books and materials 3. Acquisition of new science equipment materials and science related books 4. Implementation ofK-4 Crusade objectives 5. Increase student awareness of the importance of good test taking skills Utilize and extend resources to assist students in overcoming deficit in reading Equity Goal: To ensure that appropriate teaching strategies and instructional methods are utilized to meet the diverse needs of the student population. Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Implement a skills-based approach to reading 2. Flexible grouping in reading classes 3. Implementation of Reading Recovery Program 4. Comprehensive reading inventory to ensure proper placement 5. Analyze standardized achievement test data for strengths and weaknesses 6. Utilize "Common Reading Task" as alternative assessment tools Opportunity to learn/Time on Task An environment conducive to learning is provided throughout Lakewood Elementary Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: 1. Riel effective classroom management techniques 2. Prepare, provides, and teach student the Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook 3. Provide a variety of learning materials for early arriving students 29 Target: Outcome: 4. Include peer tutoring as an instructional tool within the school 5. Coordinate 6th grade and resource teachers schedules to Implement inclusion 6. Pilot inclusion in designated 6th classes School Climate Promote school pride Equity Goal: School Display Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Display class pictures and work on a bulletin board to highlight each grade during the year 2. Display a classroom banner with each teacher's name and a representation of the school mascot 3. Engage students in presenting experiments and/ or projects to various classrooms in the building emphasized process skills. Parent and Community Involvement To increase the on-site involvement of parents and community Equity Goal: Parental Involvement Actions: 1. Designate a "School Raising Day" to involve parents in sprucing up the school and grounds 2. Establish one night in each class during the school year when families can participate in an academic activity 3. Provide school wide parent letters with suggestions to improve learning 4. Inform parents of academic and behavioral needs by mail 5. Produce a video showcasing Lakewood Elementary which would be available for community school use 30 School: Target: Outcomes: Landmark Elementary School Parent and Community Involvement Teachers will become better informed about students' community and home environment There will be an increase in parent involvement in parent conferences More parents will become involved as school volunteers Equity Goal: Parental involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Employ substitute to enable the teacher to visit students' homes Develop incentives for parents' participation in school events Invitations to volunteer for specific tasks will be mailed to each parent Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement There will be a reduction in racial disparity in standardized test scores There will be improvement in vertical and horizontal articulation of curriculum There will be a reduction in tardies and absences Equity Goal: Instructional services Actions: Target: Outcomes: Identify students at-risk academically and provide remediation based on individual analysis of standardized tests Implement use of timed tests in reading and math classes as practice for all students Cross-grade collaboration by teachers to analyze curriculum Incentive program for attendance School Climate There will be a reduction in racial disparity in student discipline events Teachers will follow a consistent discipline plan for all students Equity Goal: Discipline, suspensions, and expulsions Actions: Implement Discipline Management Plan Develop Violence Prevention and Control Plan Establish an In-School Suspension program Guest speaker program to bring positive role-models to school Incentive program for good behavior 31 Target: Outcome: High Expectations All students have equal opportunities to be selected for honors and awards Equity Goal: Honors and awards Actions: Honor Roll bulletin board Honor roll assembly to recognize honor roll students "Out To Lunch" day Develop a newsletter for announcements, recognition Art contest for COE Booklet cover Sixth grade gift to the school 32 School: Mabelvale Elementary Target: Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Outcome: To increase the achievement level of Kindergarten students Equity Goal: Student Achievement Actions: Outcome: 1. Vocabulary word for the day 2. Peer tutoring 3. Language Arts Games 4. Monthly Grade Level meetings to share techniques 5. Public television in each classroom 6. Teacher reads to students daily To increase the achievement level of 1st and 2nd grade students to the 50th NCE in reading Equity Goals: Student Achievement Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Parents and reading partners 2. School-wide Reading Program D.E.A.R. 3.Class sets of dictionaries in each classroom 4.Computer lab School Climate To promote a greater sense of pride about learning and corning to school Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: 1. Increase the display of student work and activities in classrooms 2. Increase recognition of student achievement 3. Publish a school newspaper Outcome: To establish a higher level of respect between students Equity Goal: Discipline, Suspensions and Expulsion Actions: 1. To conduct an awareness seminar for all faculty and staff re: Fair Equal and consistent treatment of all students. 2. To implement conflict resolution 3. Counselor will conduct resolution lessons with students 33 Outcome: To enhance the appearance of the building and the grounds Equity Goal: Facilities Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Grade levels assigned to clean up the school grounds monthly 2. To provide special recognition for clean classrooms on a regular basis 3. To improve the intermediate playground by adding more games and equipment 4. To provide a shaded area for students to sit 5. Put volley ball net up each day for recess High Expectations Teachers will implement strategies to ensure that students will have a clear understanding of work assignments Equity Goal: Honors and awards and student achievement Actions: Outcome: 1. To have students hearing and vision checked based on need 2. Give learning styles inventory to students in grades two thru six 3. Use computer lab as a reinforcement of skills Teachers will expect low achievers to respond as often as other students and slow learners will receive as much praise as advanced students Equity Goal: Honors and awards and student achievement Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Stress the importance of listening skills through daily activities 2. Teachers will give learning styles inventory to students in grades two thru six 3. Display students work in hall and classrooms 4. Implement the B.U.G. club (Bring Up Grades) Parent and Community Involvement To inform parents of opportunities in which they can assist with school projects Equity Goal: Committees Actions: 1. Fall carnival 2. Awards Assembly 34 Outcome: 3. Talent Show 4. Celebrity Readers 5. Field Day To increase parental and community involvement through the P.T.A. and Partners in education Equity Goal: Parent Involvement Actions: 1. Monthly meetings 2. Parent open and orientation 3. Monthly newsletter/calenders to inform parents of school activities 35 School: Target Outcome: Martin Luther King Elementary School Instructional Leadership The principal will be more visible in the school Equity Goal: Administration Actions: Outcome: 1. The principal will communicate with students via classroom Monitor 2. The principal will increase classroom visitation 3. Students of the week will visit the principal during the week to be recognized. Instructional leadership in the school will focus on teaching and learning with an emphasis on integrated curriculum. Equity Goal: To ensure that multi-cultural curriculum is being implemented Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Detailed lesson plans will reflect skills being taught through an integrated curriculum. 2. Detailed lesson plans will reflect a variety of teaching strategies 3. Newsletter will stress the skills and objectives that tie into each unit of study. Parent and Community Involvement To prove student/parent/teacher communication by providing immediate feedback concerning student progress Equity Goal: School district shall provide equitable opportunities for parent involvement in the district Actions: Outcome: 1. Inform parents at the beginning of the year about methods used to provide feedback on student progress 2. Increase attendance at parent/teacher conference by offering incentives 3. Weekly reports sent home to be signed and returned 4. Conference with individual students on progress To improve communication about school programs between the school, parents and community 36 Equity Goal: Schools shall provide equitable opportunities for parent involvement Actions: Target: Outcome: 1. Utilize PIE resource to help make the community aware of school programs 2. Invite community leaders to school programs and meetings 3. Send newsletter and calendar of monthly events to community leaders 4. Recruit community volunteers as readers/mentors and tutors High Expectation The teachers will design and conduct lessons to meet the needs of all students Equity Goal: School districts shall ensure that no student is denied access to quality instructional services Actions: Target: Outcome: Explore alternative planning methods more conducive to integrated curriculum. Clear School Purpose and School Climate To develop a clear understanding of the school's mission by students, parents, staff and community Equity Goal: School districts shall provide equitable opportunities for parental involvement in the district Actions: Outcome: 1. Provide a beginning of school in service to review the schools mission and goal 2. Develop a video for parents and community to review on school tour 3. Develop a brochure for parents and community 4. Conduct a new parent student orientation 5. Post school mission statement throughout the building To insure that students follow class and school rules in respecting the rights and properties of others Equity Goal: Schools shall insure that disciplinary policies and practices are non-discriminatory. 37 Actions: Outcome: Develop a plan for reporting student behavior outside the classroom To insure that students, parents, staff and administrators share in the responsibility for discipline Equity Goal: School shall insure that disciplinary polices and practices are non-discriminatory Actions: 1. Better utilization of the school discipline plan. 2. Explore the use of the "Cooperative Discipline" as a school-wide program. 38 School: Target: Outcomes: Meadowcliff Elementary School Quality of Education Decrease academic disparity Improve perception about the school Increase positive behavior activities Equity Goals: Equal access to all programs Equitable parental involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Test taking skills practice Minority speakers Minority volunteers Computer Lab Staff recognition program Faculty needs assessment Staff Characteristics Improve communication between school/patrons Recruit qualified minority educators Equity Goals: Student contact with a diverse staff Equitable parental involvement Actions: Create staff interview teams Parent connection workshops Create school information brochure Target: Equal Access Outcome: Insure a restriction free school Equity Goals: Equal access to awards/honors Equal access to all school facilities Equal access to instructional services Actions: Student interest survey Remove all handicapped barriers Add bias free media materials 39 Target: Outcomes: Student Achievement Increase composite score 10% over a five-year period Increase parental attendance by 2% annually Decrease student absences and tardies by 10% over a five-year period Equity Goals: Non-discrimatory standardized tests Equitable parental involvement Achievement disparity reduction Actions: Daily use of cable networking system Vowel/consonant program Pilot EPSF first grade reading Peer/adult tutors Pursue Reading Recovery Program Parent of the Month Program 40 School: Target: Outcomes: Meadow Park Elementary School School Climate Improve ownership and appearance of the school facilities Improve student/teacher relationships and morale Equity Goals: School Displays Honors and Awards Actions: Target: Outcomes: Involve students in hall bulletin boards Emphasize respect for school facilities through teacher lessons and morning announcements Maintain organized/attractive classroom atmospheres Organize student teams to monitor appearance of school facilities Initiate a landscaping program Include students in morning announcements Develop an awards program for students' work habits and behavior Schedule monthly time for staff and students to eat together High Expectations Improve the activities that reflect high expectations Increase students' value of education Equity Goal: Instructional Services Actions: Target: Outcomes: Recognize students' achievement through displays Actively engage students in lesson planning Implement portfolio assessment Implement flexible grouping Conduct staff meetings to allow for grade level sharing Incorporate higher order thinking skills into the instructional activities Organize a Career Fair Schedule achievement awards assemblies Highlight staff members and their accomplishments using the lobby showcase Utilize motivational speakers Connect classroom objectives to real-life situations Parent and Community Involvement Improve communication between school, parents, and community 41 Expand educational resources for parents and community Equity Goal: Parental Involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Send home a monthly memo of upcoming events and activities Inform parents of student progress by phone contact Have parents sign report cards Utilize the NLR district Community Access Channel Promote upcoming school activities on radio and television Conduct a class for parents and students on students' health concerns Develop a plan to make the media center accessible to parents and community Survey parents and students for additional resources to share Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Increase the use of testing and evaluative procedures Increase parent/community awareness of student achievement Equity Goals: School Displays Parent Involvement Actions: Organize a Science Fair Implement a Peer Tutoring program Analyze, highlight, and send home computer lab reports Initiate a Book-It program Plan a Book Fair Organize a Career Fair Conduct a parent workshop on standardized testing Conduct PT A workshops on student achievement and assessment 42 School: Pulaski Heights Elementary School Target: Clear School Purpose Outcomes: Develop and maintain a well-trained staff Monitor and develop curriculum to reflect goals and objectives ofLRSD Support and enrich curriculum for all students to improve achievement and decrease disparity To effectively implement a school wide discipline plan To provide a physical environment where learning is exciting Equity Goals: Staff Development School districts shall ensure that no student is denied access to quality instructional services Support and emich curriculum for all students to improve achievement and decrease disparity Implement integrated educational programs that will ensure that all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally with emphasis on basic skills and academic emichment while closing disparities in achievement Actions: Incorporate Master Teacher program Train teachers in McRat Delta Teachers Academy Junior Great Books Each teacher will submit to the principal an individual improvement plan before formal evaluation Resource speakers will address specific needs of PHE at staff meetings and in-services Train teachers in K-4 Crusade Planning time and grade level meeting will be used for teacher to plan grade-level activities and units School-wide goals and plans are shared by means of a weekly newsletter, "Thursday Express" Develop scope and sequence for trade books All teachers will teach the LRSD core curriculum Students can "free flow" to the LMC to do research and extended activities Use museum box from the Arkansas Museum of Science and History School-wide quiz bowl Teachers and staff will build units with emphasis in multicultural education Implement cooperative learning strategies 43 Target: Geography after school (Grade 4-6) Implement McRat Program Intermediate Teachers and specialists prepare two thematic units per year per grade level Junior Great Book Read-Aloud Program Provide parent meeting to inform parents of the school's role and their role in Junior Great Book Read-Aloud Program To sponsor science fair To sponsor multicultural fair Participate with UALR as partner in the Arts Plan educational field trips to enhance curriculum units Celebrate Arkansas Heritage Week Use content area competition to stimulate learning e.g. spelling bee, Geography bee, Math Olympiad, Odyssey of the Mind, School-Wide Quiz Bowl Special services and additional assistance will be provided for students meeting the requirements Classroom teachers meet with specialist to coordinate activities and communicate with each other about students they share Scholastic News will be used on all grade levels as a resource for Social Studies and current events Teachers and specialists prepare two thematic units per year per grade level Junior Great Book Read-Aloud Program To post picture of student of the month Each staff member will adopt one at-risk student To have a school-wide pledge, created by PHE students To provide in-service training for school aides on positive discipline with with children and teamwork with faculty Honor all aides and provide incentives for them Schedule 9-weeks awards ceremony at the end of each quarter Assign tables in cafeteria Post rules in cafeteria and schedule school assembly with aides to review rules and regulations Review the playground rules and teach them to all students Students picked up by teachers in courtyard each A.M. Specialists monitor hall Student fire marshals are selected to assist with fire drills Send home a weekly letter informing parents of what is taking place in classroom All visitors are required to obtain a visitor's pass School Climate 44 Outcomes: To effectively implement a school wide discipline plan To provide a physical environment where learning is exciting Equity Goal: Provide a safe and orderly climate that is conducive to learning for all students Actions: Review and revise existing discipline plan Establish school rules and consequences Post rules in classroom and other appropriate places in the building Schedule weekly pupil services team meeting Schedule "Straight Talk" assemblies to reinforce respect of school rules To post picture of student of the month Each staff member will adopt one at-risk student To have a school-wide pledge created by PHE students To provide in-service training for school aides on positive discipline with children and teamwork with faculty Honor all aides and provide incentives for them Schedule 9-weeks awards ceremony at the end of each quarter Assign tables in cafeteria Post rules in cafeteria and schedule school assembly with aides to review rules and regulations Review the playground rules and team them to all students Students picked up by teachers in courtyard each A.M. Specialists monitor hall Conduct Playground Discipline Training Student fire marshals are selected to assist with fire drills Send home a weekly letter informing parents of what is taking place in classroom All visitors are required to obtain a visitor's pass in the office Have a school-wide pledge created by staff and students To provide in-service training for school aides on the following: Positive discipline with children Teamwork with parents and families Parents are invited to special recognition programs e.g. Jr. Great Books, Math Olympiad, Nine week awards, special classroom activities, 6th grade end of year awards, and science fair Investigate replacement of water fountains Implementing a school wide incentive program for the cleanest room on a weekly basis Investigate smaller commodes in the kindergarten bathrooms Improve the signs in front and back of school with landscaping included Review and revise existing school emergency plan 45 Target: Outcomes: Monitor and Assessment of Student Achievement Decreased Disparity Between Black and White Students Increase achievement and performance for all levels of students Increased academic achievement for "At Risk" learners Equity Goals: Implement integrated educational programs that will ensure that all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally with emphasis on basic skills and academic enrichment while closing disparities in achievement Actions: School districts shall ensure that no student is denied access to quality instructional services Use computer lab to reinforce curriculum objectives in Math and Reading Monitor growth and progress accordingly Assess data and identify disparity between black and white students Recommend K-4 Summer School for "At-Risk" students Teach test-taking skills Implement the Accelerated Reader Program Use reports generated by ABACUS to monitor student mastery of curriculum objectives Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor student achievement e.g. Teacher-made test-Portfolios, Projects, Oral Discussions Provide Title I Reading and Math for targeted students Provide GT for identified students and enrichment for all students Coordinate curriculum between grade levels in each subject area Involve parents of high risk students by confrencing, signing homework, Assignment notebook, classroom visits, frequent correspondence with the teacher by note or phone Identify high risk students List intervention strategies for each identified low achieving student Parent/student/teacher contracts will be written for students as needed Implement instruction geared to specific learning styles Target: Time on Task Outcome: To provide a variety of teaching approaches to ensure opportunities for all students to learn Equity Goal: Implement integrated educational programs that will ensure that all students grow academically, socially, and emotionally with emphasis on basic skills and academic enrichment while closing disparities 46 Actions: Implement instruction geared to specific learning styles Interdisciplinary units developed will include specific activities for atrisk students, and multicultural activities Implement problem solving strategies for grades 1-6 Implement a mentoring program for at-risk students Media Specialist and teachers will plan weekly for library media skills instruction for grades 3-6 T earn teaching in intermediate grades will be done Students in grades 3-6 will do research on assigned science topics to produce a book or related product Implement a plan in grades 4-6 to provide parents, teachers, and students with guidelines for maintaining the use of an assignment notebook which includes frequent correspondence with parents and teachers Use of phonics books to practice test-taking skills for grades 1-3 Assignment of additional computer time as needed Develop interdisciplinary units integrating curriculum objectives as outlined in the district's curriculum guide Use and update as needed intervention plan developed for at-risk students Provide individual tutoring during school for kindergarten students with considerable needs (EPSF) Screening Test Provide study hall four days per week for 15 minutes per day for students to complete classwork 47 School: Targets: Outcomes: Seventh Street Elementary School Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement Students will become proficient readers Improve student performance in social studies Equity Goals: Equal Access Actions: Target: Outcomes: Utilize phonetic and comprehension strategies in the teaching of reading Encourage more independent reading Establish a daily school-wide sustained silent reading period Incorporate social studies vocabulary throughout the curriculum Utilize multi-media resources in classrooms Teach test-taking skills Maximize the use of multicultural materials through the social studies curriculum Analyze new social studies materials High Expectations Increase students' responsibility Have high expectations for all learners Equity Goal: Equal Access Actions: Target: Outcome: Increase student displays in classrooms and hallways Focus on the 15 interactions ofT.E.S.A. Teachers will identify clear criteria for student achievement Establish peer tutors for grades 4-6 Encourage students to be writers Provide opportunities for students to complete assigned work Students will have opportunity to earn supplies Implement portfolio assessment Provide incentives for completing assigned work Time on Task/Opportunity to Learn Increase instructional time by promoting positive behavior and work habits Equity Goal: Equal Goal 48 Actions: Target: Outcomes: Inform students of rules and post throughout building Implement a "Time Out" program in each classroom Implement an "Intervention Classroom" program Create cooperative learning groups Encourage students to stay on task and to utilize classroom time effectively In-service teachers on multiple intelligences Integrate selected areas of multiple intelligences Parent and Community Involvement Increase involvement of parents in school activities Increase the community's involvement as positive role models for students Equity Goal: Equal Opportunities for Parent Community Involvement Actions: Invite parents to read to class Invite parents to listen to individual students read Conduct parenting workshops focusing language development and reading readiness Invite parents to spend an entire day with their child at school Members of the community will be invited to discuss their jobs and hobbies Implement a community "lunch bunch" 49 School: Target: Outcomes: Murrell Taylor Elementary School Student Achievement There will be a reduction in racial academic disparities There will be an increase in academic performance of all students There will be an increase in parent involvement Equity Goals: Instructional services Parental involvement Actions: Target: Outcomes: Enhance staff skills using a site-based staff development plan Create opportunities for active involvement for all learners Teach positive social behavior through "Let Our Violence End (LOVE)" Annual Science Fair for grades 3-6 Parent education programs PALS Quality Education Staff will be trained to deal with the special needs of all children Staff will be trained to address individual learning styles Staff will be trained in strategies to increase parental involvement Optimize the use of math manipulatives Improve the whole literacy program Equity Goal: Instructional services Actions: Target: Outcomes: The actions for these outcomes are still under development Equal Access The school will increase the number of computers available for student use by 30% each year The school will establish an after-school tutoring program The staff will train parents to assist students with academic needs Teachers will show an increase in the use of alternative instructional methods The school will establish a school supply resource bank for needy students Equity Goals: Learning materials Parental involvement 50 Actions: Target: Outcomes: Develop a computer training curriculum that defines skills by grade level Develop an After School Tutoring Plan Identify supplies needed for Resource Bank and work with PT A to obtain them One Team Concept The school will implement a parent training plan to increase student social and academic performance Taylor Elementary will become a certified PCSSD "Site-Based Management" school The school will win an Arkansas Quality Award There will be an increase PALS hours of 25% each year for next three years The school will develop a strategy to implement the "Team Taylor" concept The school will develop a media/publicity strategy to increase parent, staff, and community awareness of Murrell Taylor activities The school will integrate all school planning functions into the ECOE process There will be a consolidation of all school plans into the annual Murrell Taylor Performance Plan Equity Goal: Parental involvement Actions: Identify and develop parent training plan based on teacher and parent needs Obtain staff consensus on becoming a site-based management school Elect School Council Implement Quality Application Plan. Form a "Team Taylor" task force comprised of staff, parent, and community representatives Identify all planning requirements, and align additional planning functions into the appropriate target team 51 School: Target: Outcomes: Warren Dupree Elementary School High Expectations Teachers will develop high expectations for student achievement There will be an increase in parental involvement in students' education Students will have an increased belief in the value of education Equity Goal: Instructional services Parental involvement Honors and awards Actions: Target: Outcome: Promote Awards and Recognition programs Create "on-the-spot" awards and recognition throughout the year Implement a consistent discipline management plan Create a student council Train students in conflict resolution Display work of all students Time on Task/Opportunity to Learn Students and teachers will spend more time involved in instruction Equity Goal: Instructional Services Curriculum and Instruction Actions: Target: Outcomes: All assemblies will be held in the afternoon Preparation time for special programs will be limited to two weeks Develop a school calendar Resource and speech students will have visual aids Primary recess will be moved to morning School Climate Staff morale will improve Student morale will improve Equity Goal: Staff development Actions: Conduct a workshop on teachers' rights and responsibilities Develop a plan to show additional staff appreciation Initiate a "secret pal" program Establish a Teacher Alliance meeting each semester to share ideas 52 Target: Outcomes: Each class will have a "question and answer" session with the principal Students' birthdays will be recognized Set a schedule and celebrate various ethnic observances Establish the GRAND mentoring program Monitoring and Assessment of Student Achievement SA T8 scores in reading will improve Student achievement in language as it relates to language and reading will increase Student achievement in science and social studies as it relates to reading will increase Equity Goal: Equal access Actions: Target: Outcomes: Teachers will use a variety of assessment methods, including oral evaluation, observation, and portfolios. Fifteen minutes each day will be set aside after lunch for reading Teachers, support staff, and parents will be trained in the interpretation of student test scores Conduct a Family Reading Night Hold a "Make and Take" night Teachers will create more opportunities for development of written expression skills through new instructional activities Spelling bees by grade levels Utilize television equipment to teach communication skills Utilize computer assisted instruction to focus on language skills Each teacher will schedule at least one science experiment per chapter Clear School Purpose The school will have a current, meaningful mission statement There will be an academic climate that will enhance students' enjoyment of school Equity Goal: Curriculum and instruction Actions: Incorporate mission statement into opening exercises Post mission statement in cafeteria and recite acronym at PT A meetings Acronym and mission statement will be printed in school handbook. Schedule resources that are relevant to subject matter 53 FIELD SERVICE SPECIALISTS Extended COE - Monitoring - Technical Assistance ATTACHMENAT Job Descriptiona nd Purpose: Field Service Specialists' responsibilities consist of five major areas: 1. Review and correct Annual State Accreditation reports and recommend accreditation status. 2. Provide school improvement technical assistance and accreditation of North Central Association schools (all schools in the three Pulaski County school districts are accredited by NCA) and organize School Improvement teams and visits. 3. Provide technical assistance to schools engaged in Extended COE (ECOE), which includes providing, upon request, training on ECOE and its component activities, special assistance to schools and school personnel, disseminating information and interpreting standards, regulations, and laws. 4. Answer questions called in by the public, school personnel, ECOE coordinators, legislators, and education professionals and maintain records. 5. Attend regular staff meetings, review grant applications, participate on monitoring teams, attend professional conferences, education and training programs for professional development, and visit K-4 summer school programs. ALICE SIMELTON List of Activities: September 1 - January 11, 1995 Dates School Activity 9-26-95 LRSD Met with staff development directors to discuss monitoring activities for ECOE. 9-29-95 North Little Rock High Conducted an overview of the ECOE and staff West Campus orientation. 10-3-95 Badgett Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-4-95 NLRSD Met with staff development directors to discuss monitoring activities for ECOE. Fair Park Elementary Met with the members of the steering committee to discuss data collection, subgroup identification, formulating actions and equity guidelines. 10-5-95 Meadowcliff Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-9-95 Baseline Elementary Met with the members of the steering committee to discuss data collection, subgroup identification, formulating actions and equity guidelines. 1 ALICE SIMELTON List of Activities: September 1 - January 11, 1995 Dates School Activity 10-9-95 Dunbar Junior High Met with the members of the steering committee to discuss data collection, subgroup identification, fo!lilulating actions and equity guidelines. 10-11-95 Rockefeller Magnet School Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-13-95 Minority Recruitment Assisted with the preparation of the recruitment Meeting (Central Office) brochures to be mailed to all school districts in the state. 10-17-95 Parkview Magnet School Conducted an overview of the ECOE for the principal and the two chairpersons. 10-18-95 J. A. Fair High Met with the members of the steering committee to discuss data collection, subgroup identification, fo!lilulating actions and equity guidelines. 10-19-95 NLRSD Met with Ms. Esther Crawford and the principals of the seven elementary schools assigned to me. Discussed data collection, subgroup identification,s electiono f target areas and equity guidelines. 10-23-95 Dupree Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-25-95 Parkview Magnet High Met with the steering committee members to discuss the ECOE process, the role of the steering committee, and the Allen letter components as related to ECOE. 10-27-95 Sylvan Hills Junior High Met with Ms. Sue Clark, principal, to discuss the collection and analyzing of data, choosing target areas and selecting target committees. 10-30-95 Baseline Elementary Presented an overview of the ECOE to the entire faculty of Baseline Elementary, and answered questions from the various committee members. 11-10-95 Geyer Springs Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 11-15-95 Jacksonville Jr High -North Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Jacksonville Jr High -South Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-16-95 Sylvan Hills Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-17-95 Crestwood Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-17-95 Pike View Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-20-95 Central Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-21-95 Seventh Street Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 2 ALICE SIMELTON List of Activities: September 1 - Januarv 11, 1995 Dates School Activity 11-21-95 RedwoodE lementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-27-95 Amboy Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-28-95 Hall High Conducted a Technical Review visit. 11-29-95 Jacksonville High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-30-95 Park Hill Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Indian Hills Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 12-1-95 Meadow Park Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Glenview Elementarv Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. BOB PAVLOVICH List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 9-28-95 Cato Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. Met with the building principal and steering committee to discuss the mission statement development, data collection, data analysis, survey interpretation, outcome development, equity goals, action development, tirneline, persons responsible for action implementation, staff development and visiting team process. 9-29-95 Harris Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. Met with Kirn Hearn and Sandra Fikes (steering committee co-chairs) 10-4-95 LRSD-IRC Met with Ron Looper to discuss staff development needs and staff development programs provided by LRSD, coordination of these needs by Mr. Looper and Mr. Watts, coordination ofECOE through open communications with Mr. Looper and Mr. Watts, and a district meeting with all ECOE steering committee chairperson 3 BOB PAULOVICH List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 10-5-95 MeadowcliffElementary Assisted David Watts with Technical Review. Met with the steering committee and recommended the following: incorporate equity goals with each outcome, continue to collect archival and achievement data, specify month and year for each action (implementation), specify the person responsible for action implementation, determine a sub-population not meeting appropriate achievement levels, determine acceptable levels of achievement and contact the LRSD staff development office for assistance. 10-9-95 Dunbar Junior High Met with Alice Simelton, John McKinnon and the steering committee and discussed the following: data collection (archival, achievement, and perceptual), data disaggregation, data analysis, outcome development, incorporation of equity goals, timeline (month and day of action implementation), identifying a sub-population of low achieving students, determination of acceptable and unacceptable achievement levels, mission statement development and equity guidelines. 10-10-95 Fuller Elementary Met with John McKinnon, Alice Simelton, David Watts, and staff members (steering committee, assistant principal, Ms. Kelly Whiddon, and principal, Shyrel Rose) and discussed the following: mission statement development, data collection, data analysis, determination by the faculty of acceptable levels of achievement, action development, outcome selection and development, master timeline with the specific individuals responsible, organized abandonment, and research for ideas. 10-12-95 Cloverdale Elementary Assisted David Watts and Alice Simelton with a technical review. 10-20-95 Mabelvale Junior High Met with the steering committee chairperson in response to a request for assistance with improvement plan maintenance. Recommended the following: continue to revise and update the improvement, continue to collect achievement data, continue to collect archival data, select an equity goal for each outcome in the present plan and explained the infusion document. I 1-6-95 Meadow Park Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-7-95 Lynch Drive Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring, 4 BOB PAVLOVICH List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 11-10-95 Indian Hills Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-17-95 Crestwood Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-20-95 Central Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-21-95 Seventh Street Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-22-95 Lakewood Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-27-95 Amboy Elementarv Participated in Desel(l"egation Monitoring. JOHN McKINNON List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 9-5-95 Warren Dupree Elementary Conducted a Technical Assistance visit with steering a committee chair, Kathy Swift. Reviewed the draft of the improvement plan. 9-6-95 PCSSD Participated in a principals' meeting to discuss procedures for schools in ECOE. 9-7-95 Hanis Elementary Met with steering committee co-chairs (Kim Hearns and Sandra Fakes). 9-12-95 Sylvan Hills High Provided technical assistance. Met with steering committee to plan for cycle I. 9-28-95 Cato Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 9-29-95 Sherwood Elementary Provided a review ofECOE process. Conducted Staff Orientation. Hanis Elementary Provided technical assistance. Taylor Elementary Provided technical assistance. 10-5-95 MeadowcliffElementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-9-95 Dunbar Junior High Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-10-95 Fuller Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-11-95 Rockefeller Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-23-95 Dupree Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 10-27-95 Hanis Elementary Provided technical assistance to discuss the plans of the Clear School Purpose Target Committee. 11-1-95 Sylvan Hills High Provided technical assistance. Met with entire faculty for presentation on data collection, disaggregation, and analysis. 5 JOHN McKINNON List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 11-8-95 Mabelvale Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 11-10-95 Geyer Springs Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit. 11-14-95 Jacksonville Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Arnold Drive Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-16-95 Mills High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Fuller Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-17-95 Robinson High School Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Robinson Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-20-95 Central Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-21-95 7th Street Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Redwood Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-28-95 Hall High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring and conducted a Technical Review visit. 11-29-95 Carver Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Scott Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-30-95 Tolleson Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Garland Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 12-1-95 Mabelvale Jr. High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Mablevale Elementarv Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. DAVID WATTS List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 9-7-95 Romine Elementary Met with principal and assistant principal to discuss ECOE components of infusion,equity goals, reforming committees, data collection, updating the original COE plan and the status of cycle II schools. Harris Elementary Met with ECOE committee chairs, and conducted a technical review. 9-11-95 LRSD-IRC Met with Ron Looper and developed a tentative plan of progress for the ECOE process. Discussed timelines, staff development requirements, infusion, equity, strategies, technical reviews, and role of the principal. 6 DAVID WATTS List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 9-12-95 LRSD-IRC Delivered packet and discussed COE guidelines with Ron Looper. 9-18-95 LRSD Met with central office staff, building principals, ECOE steering committee chairs and discussed scan sheets, technical review, Allen letter, infusion, equity goals, team visit overview and tirnelines. 9-21-95 Mabelvale Elementary Met with ECOE committee chairs to discuss data analysis and outcome creation. 10-4-95 Mabelvale Elementary Met with all target committees to discuss progress and make suggestions for the ECOE SIP. 10-5-95 MeadowcliffElementary Met with the principal and ECOE steering committee chairs and conducted a technical review of the rough draft. 10-11-95 Rockefeller Elementary Met with the ECOE steering committee chairs and conducted a technical review of the rough draft. 10-12-95 Cloverdale Elementary Met with all ECOE steering committee chairs and parental representatives. Conducted a technical review of the rough draft. 10-19-95 Southwest Jr. High Met with the High Expectations Target Committee and discussed data analysis and outcome selection. 10-20-95 Mabelvale Jr. High Met with the ECOE chair and principal to discuss updating the original COE plan and infusion of the Allen Letter components. 10-23-95 Warren Dupree Elementary Met with Principal and steering committee chairs and conducted a technical review of the rough draft. Hall High Met with representatives from all target committee. Discussed data analysis, outcome specifics, action specifics, responsibility specifics, timeline, equity, and team visit. 11-2-95 Hall High Met with ECOE steering committee members and discussed expansion of a CPEP program. 11-9-95 Central Office Met with Ron Looper, ECOE contact person, LRSD, to discuss the draft of the master plan/calendar for the LRSD ECOE process. Central Office Met with Dr. Richard Hurley to discuss the state accreditation process. 7 DAVID WATTS List of Activities: September 1 - December 1, 1995 11-10-95 Geyer Springs Elementary Conducted a Technical Review visit of the draft of the ECOE SIP. Held an exit interview with the principal. 11-13-95 LRSD-IRC Met with Ron Looper to discuss the role of various committees in the ECOE process. 11-14-95 Jacksonville Elementary Conducted a monitoring visit. Arnold Drive Elementary Conducted a monitoring visit. 11-16-95 Mills High School Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Fuller Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-17-95 Robinson High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Robinson Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-28-95 Hall High Conducted a Technical Review of the ECOE rough draft. A monitoring visit was conducted at the same time. 11-29-95 Carver Elementary Conducted a Technical Review of the ECOE draft. Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Scott Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 11-30-95 Tolleson Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Garland Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. 12-1-95 Mabelvale Jr. High Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. Mabelvale Elementary Participated in Desegregation Monitoring. LRSD Delivered the state accreditation status report to Dr. Hurley for corrections. 8
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