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Richardson Independent School District

Lake Highlands Elementary

2017-2018 Goals/Performance Objectives/StrategiesAccountability Rating: Met Standard

Distinction Designations:Academic Achievement in Mathematics

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Mission StatementLake Highlands Elementary will develop self-motivated, responsible learners who strive for personal success and academic excellence.

VisionWhere all students learn, grow, and succeed.

Value StatementPositive Attitude - Act Respectfully - Wise Choices - Stay Focused



Table of Contents

Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Goal 1: Students are highly engaged in their educational life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Goal 2: Profound curriculum is the foundation for learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Goal 3: RISD has high performing, student focused teachers and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Goal 4: RISD ensures excellence in operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Goal 5: Student Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Goal 6: Parent/Community Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24



Goals

Goal 1: Students are highly engaged in their educational life.

Performance Objective 1: Deliver a rigorous and relevant curriculum using instructional strategies designed to engage learners in meaningful learningexperiences

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: LHE will Meet Standard for the 2017-2018 school year

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactReviews

Formative SummativeNov Jan Mar June

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3

1) Implement Lead4ward strategies PreK-6, focused oncampus leadership and instructional staff.

PrincipalAssistant Principal

Performance Growth Goals

Increased STAAR performance


2) Provide professional development for all Pk-6 teachers on3-5 core instructional strategies to promote continuousimprovement in Special Education, Dyslexia, and ELLprograms.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCampus ReadingSpecialistInstructional Coach


Increased STAAR performance in the areas of special educationand ELL

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 7

3) Utilize red folders and tracking sheets to track ELL studentgrowth progress and monitor instructional practices used forteaching ELL students.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachBilingual pulloutteacher

Tracking sheets for ELL students kept in red folders

Increased STAAR performance in ELL population

Student Growth Goals


4) Track and monitor progress of students on 504 plans,including students with Dyslexia, including unit assessmentdata, district and state test data, MTA data, and classroomperformance data.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCampus ReadingSpecialistMTA TeacherCounselorsTeachers

Data from various tests (unit, district, state)

MTA progress tracking

LLI progress tracking (if used)

Itime plans and small group data collection



= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue




Performance Objective 2: Integrate digital content and tools into instruction in meaningful ways to encourage student use of available resources to enhancelearning

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Move as a district from Emerging to Proficient in overall measurement in the area of classroom on theBrightBytes Survey. This includes teacher and student use of the 4C's (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Creativity), teacherand student Digital Citizenship skills, and using digital methods for assessment within the classroom.





1) Provide differentiated professional development for all staffto ensure an effective technology implementation.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachTech AssistantCluster 2 TechSpecialist

Increased staff knowledge of how to integrate technology intocurriculum and instruction

Increased classroom engagement

Increased STAAR performance and literacy levelsCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 7

2) Focus on technology integration in classroom instruction inpreparation for 1:1 devices next school year.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachTech AssistantCluster 2 TechSpecialist

Increased staff knowledge of how to integrate technology intocurriculum and instruction

Increased classroom engagement

Increased STAAR performance and literacy levels





Performance Objective 3: Create and implement Pk-6 programing to support healthy life choices by students and staff

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: 100% of students identify programs and levels of support available when in crisis




Critical Success FactorsCSF 6

1) Strengthen program of services for students identified at riskfor self-harm

PrincipalCounselors

Teen Screen Results

Student Climate Survey Results

Suicide Prevention training and plans from counselorsCritical Success Factors

CSF 5 CSF 7

2) Ensure 100% of students have a school/home connection(club, extra curricular, activity, an adult mentor at school)

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCounselorsTeachers

Home/School Connection Data


PTA membership by parents and staff members

Parent Involvement Activities:PTA events, Meet the Teacher, Parent Info Night, Open House,Glow Run, Fall Family Picnic, Reading and Math Angelsvolunteer activities, etc.

Critical Success FactorsCSF 5 CSF 6

3) Implement health and wellness plan as recommended by theSHAC Committee

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPE Teachers

Wellness Plan Results


Staff Climate Survey ResultsCritical Success Factors

CSF 5 CSF 6

4) Encourage health and wellness for all students and staff aspart of a rigorous and effective PE program

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPE Teachers

RISD RidesLHE Walks ProgramGlow RunTurkey TrotJingle Run21 Day ChallengeJump Rope for Heart




5) Ensure systems of support are provided to students at-riskincluding:a. Refugee/Asyleesb. Homelessc. Foster Care

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalStudent Data Specialist

Program Evaluations

Increased engagement and school-home connections forstudents in at-risk situations




Goal 2: Profound curriculum is the foundation for learning.

Performance Objective 1: Align and maintain written, taught, and assessed curriculum at all grade levels and in all subject areas

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: 100% of RISD Campuses Meet Standard





1) Provide student intervention resources and training,including LLI training and scheduling

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachCampus ReadingSpecialist

Monitor through grade level planning meetings

Professional Development as a staff and per grade level

Walkthrough Analysis

Performance Growth GoalsCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 7

2) Create and use supports to assist teachers in answering PLCQuestions:

1. What do we expect our students to learn?

2. How will we know if they have learned it?

3. What do we do if they don't learn it?

4. What do we do if they already know it?


Prioritized Curriculum

Teacher focus group results


Lesson plans, info gathered from grade level planning meetings


3) Implement best practices to support increased literacyacross all grade levels and curriculum.


Lesson plans

Prioritized Curriculum


Increased Performance in all subjects

Increased Literacy Levels, using data from IStation, MTA,informal assessments, and formal assessments




4) Implement TTESS walk-through form to provide feedbackto teachers relating to their teaching performance and growthgoals.


TTESS walk-through forms

TTESS observations

Staff Climate Survey






Performance Objective 2: Integrate 21st Century learning and Texas College & Career Readiness (TCCR) skills and strategies into curriculum PK-6

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2:





1) Implement opportunities to increase career path awarenessto promotecollege-going culture.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCounselors

College Spirit Days

College and Career Week

Naviance planning for every 6th grae student





Performance Objective 3: Enhance Career & Technical (CTE) opportunities for students






1) Educate community and students on CTE Pathways andencourage participation

PrincipalCounselors

Increased Participation in CTE Pathways





Performance Objective 4: Develop a K-12 Literacy focus.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Meet Standard on STAAR performance





1) Integrate best practices to support literacy across thecurriculum

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCampus ReadingSpecialistInstructional Coach

List of best practices

Walkthrough Analysis


Evidence of best practices in curriculum documents and lessonplans


2) Participate in on-going effective professional developmentforprincipals to support literacy across the curriculum(Lead4Ward).


PD through Lead4Ward

Increased literacy support for all teachers





Performance Objective 5: Provide on-going effective professional development toprincipals to support literacy across the curriculum(Lead4Ward)



Goal 3: RISD has high performing, student focused teachers and leaders

Performance Objective 1: Hire certified, qualified and dedicated staff from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increase in diverse demographic representation in hiring





1) Identify, recruit, and hire high-performing staff utilizing theRISD Teacher Profile

Principal Strategic Interview Questions

Usage of Applitrack to find highly-qualified candidates

Attend the RISD Job Fair in the SpringCritical Success Factors

CSF 6 CSF 7

2) Administration will use the Applitrack system to interviewand hire highly qualified and diverse staff.


Staff Roster


3) Administration will develop an "employer of choice"climate and culture.


Staff Climate Survey Results

Teacher Retention rate shall not exceed the district average




4) Continue to implement the Texas Teacher Evaluation &Support System (TTESS) that incorporates studentperformance growth and objectives


Student Performance Results

Staff Professional and Student Growth Goals


5) Implement and monitor campus and district mentor/menteeprogram

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCampus ReadingSpecialist (MentorLead)

Participation in the RISD Mentor Program for 1st and 2nd yearteachers





Performance Objective 2: Seek employee input and feedback from RISD staff to inform decision making

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Increase in positive response rate of staff in focus group response and/or staff survey responses





1) Continue to seek employee input via Staff Climate Surveyand maintain greater than or equal to 90%participation rate.

Principal Staff Survey Participation


2) Increase positive response rate in the following areas of theStaff Climate Survey:

- feedback given regularly- TTESS helping teachers identify strengths and weaknesses- cleanliness of building and facilities

Principal Staff Climate Survey





Performance Objective 3: Provide necessary professional development to successfully implement the 2020 Vision

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Increase in positive response rate by staff on professional development session evaluation responses (True NorthLogic Evaluation)





1) Technology professional development will be providedfor teachers in areas of growth and personal goals.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCluster 2 TechSpecialist

Technology Professional Development

TIC Days 1-4


2) Monitor teacher attendance at district level staffdevelopment sessions. Teachers will choose staffdevelopment sessions based on their personal andprofessional growth goals, as well as the needs of theirstudents, to enhance their instructional strategies.



Student Performance


3) Continue to provide professional development in allcurricular areas to enhance instructional strategies.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPD Department

Professional Development Plans

Goal-setting and PD conferences with teachers

PD tracking throughout the yearCritical Success Factors

CSF 1 CSF 7

4) Provide professional development for instructional staff tosupport students with disabilities and ELL students

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPD DepartmentELL DepartmentSpecial EducationDepartment




5) Ensure all G/T teachers complete required G/T training andprovide extra training for teachers who provide instruction forG/T students.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCounselorsG/T Department andSpecialist

G/T Training Documentation

G/T Training for teachers with specialist




6) Continue to provide professional development to supportthe following district focus areas:

a. Professional Learning Communities (4 Questions)

b. Lead4Ward Strategies for planning instruction and dataanalysis

c. Technology Integration

d. Differentiated Instruction


Number of Sessions & Participants

Walkthrough data analysis





Goal 4: RISD ensures excellence in operations.

Performance Objective 1: Provide a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment at all campuses

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increased positive response rate from internal and external stakeholders in focus group and/or survey responses;





1) School-wide implementation of Positive BehaviorInterventions and Supports (PBIS). Provide training of allstaff.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalPBIS ImplementationTeam

Discipline Data

Student Climate Survey Data


2) A campus bully prevention action plan will be implementedand monitored, including student access to anonymousreporting on bullying.


Bullying Prevention Action Plan

Decreased Bullying Incidents

Anonymous Reporting System

Staff and Student Training3) Campus Emergency Response Team (ERT) will conductAED drills each semester in an effort to be prepared to respondquickly if a cardiac event should occur on campus.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalNurseERT

Completion of Drills

4) Safety drills will be performed as directed by the districttimelines.


Completion and Documentation of Drills

5) The Peer Mediation program will be utilized to improvestudent relationships.

Counselors Peer Mediation Documentation

Decrease in Office Referrals6) Implement the K-6 Internet Safety Curriculum. Librarian

All StaffStudent compliance with internet usage requirements

7) Monitor student data reports in an effort to monitorimmunization compliance of the student body.

NurseStudent Data Specialist

Immunization compliance for the student body



8) Monitor student absence information in order to monitorcommunicable disease issues on the campus.

NurseStudent Data SpecialistPrincipalAssistant PrincipalClassroom Teachers

The number of absences from communicable diseases willdecrease.

9) Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention and Interventiontraining for all faculty and staff.

Counselors Conducted on August 16, 2017.

10) Set goals and objectives for the coordinated healthprogram.

PrincipalNursePE Teachers

Goals reached.




Goal 5: Student Performance

Performance Objective 1: Improve student performance and ensure that LHE is rated "Met Standard"

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Met Standard Rating; meet or exceed district performance growth goalsPerformance Growth Goals are based on 100%-Current Performance divided by 4. (100-82=18/4=5% Growth Goal)





1) Lake Highlands Elementary will develop performancegrowth goals by subtracting student performance rate from100% and dividing by 4 to establish the growth needed to meet100% being successful on state mandated tests by 2021-2022.*See addendum*

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalAll teaching staff

State Assessment Results


2) In order to address missed system safeguards, specificfocus will be paid to all students who are coded in thefollowing areas by ensuring that teaching staff monitor theeffectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on studentlearning through data analysis, student tracking sheets, anddata tracking meetings.

Missed System Safeguards:Reading - African American, Economically Disadvantaged,ELL, and Special EducationMath - Special EducationWriting - Hispanic and Economically Disadvantaged

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachCampus ReadingSpecialistAll Teacher Staff 3-6Bilingual Pull-outTeacherSpecial EducationTeachers

Data from:Unit AssessmentsWriting SamplesDistrict TestsLesson PlansGrade Level Planning Meetings

Increased student performance on STAAR


3) Teachers will have the opportunity to attend content specificprofessional learning aligned with their content areas, as wellas choose professional development opportunities as identifiedthrough their TTESS goals.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalTeachers evaluatedthrough TTESS

TTESS Goals

Increased Student Performance

PD documentation




4) Teachers will focus on the essential content to answer thePLC keyquestion #1 for each content area.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalTeachers

Lesson Plans

Walk Throughs


TTESS ResultsCritical Success Factors

CSF 2 CSF 7

5) Enhance data meetings where teachers, administrators, andsupport specialists are continually talking about data,instruction, and best practices to improve student performancewith an emphasis in literacy strategies.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachCampus ReadingSpecialistTeachers

Data Meeting Documentation



6) Continue GT professional development to increase teacherknowledge of GT guidelines and improve school rating inCSEAS in the area of GT.


Every required staff member has documented 30 hoursfoundational training and an annual 6 hour update.

7) Enhance instructional planning meetings where teachers,administrators, and support staff refine best practices andinstructional strategies based on student data to support studentperformance.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachCampus ReadingSpecialistTeachers


Instructional Planning Meeting documentation


8) Increase student performance in the following areas:

ISIP

K-2 EOY assessments (reading and math)

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalCampus ReadingSpecialistAll Teachers

Increased student performance

ISIP Usage Reports




Goal 5: Student Performance

Performance Objective 2: Increase student performance for the following student groups; Special Education, English as a Second Language, AfricanAmerican, and Economically Disadvantaged

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: 100% of identified students meet district growth goals.





1) Monitor special populations such as ESL and specialeducation through progress monitoring and by using districtred folders and campus developed tracking system.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalTeachersSpecial EducationTeachersELL Teacher

Increase student performance in special populations


2) Provide targeted reading intervention for students in specialeducation or ESL identified with specific reading deficitsthrough the use of iStation and LLI, etc.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalInstructional CoachCampus ReadingSpecialistTeachersSpecial EducationTeachersELL Teacher

Close achievement gaps for struggling learners andincrease the number of students reading on or above gradelevel.


3) Conduct cultural awareness and diversity training with staff.


Training Docuentation




Goal 6: Parent/Community Engagement

Performance Objective 1: Increase links between home and school by providing systemic opportunities for parent engagement

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Increase in positive response rate by parent/community in focus groups meetings and/or survey results





1) Promote positive parent relations and maintain parentengagement at or greater than 85%.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalAll Staff

85% or greater positive Parent Survey results


2) Continue partnership with PTA to support parentengagement through the PTA membership drive.


100% Staff is PTA member


3) Provide parent information nights in which parents receiveinformation about community and school resources to supportthe growth and development of their family with a specificfocus on literacy and state testing.

PrincipalAssistant PrincipalAll Teachers

Parent Info Night

Open House

Meet the Teacher

PTA Meetings - Principal ReportCritical Success Factors

CSF 5

4) Enrich the district-wide translator/interpreter program toprovide support to non-English speaking parents

Principal Reserved translators for all parent events

Translator training requirements met




Goal 6: Parent/Community Engagement

Performance Objective 2: Enhance communication processes to provide stakeholders with timely, effective and reliable communication via a dynamiccommunication system

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Increase of positive response rate from internal and external stakeholders in focus group and/or survey responses





1) Principal sends a weekly newsletter to parents andcommunity members, giving communication on any upcomingevents, things happening around the school, and highlightingvarious students, staff, and activities at LHE.

Principal Weekly Newsletter - Paw Print


2) Campus will utilize newsletters, parent educationcommunication, Blackboard Connect, the campus website,Facebook, Twitter, and other means of communication in orderto increase parent engagement and awareness opportunities.

PrincipalExecutive AssistantTeachers

Increased parent communication and involvement.




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