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School Improvement Plan

Crestwood Elementary School

Rockford Public Schools

Ms. Nicole R Peterson, Principal

6350 Courtland Dr Ne Rockford, MI 49341-9606

Document Generated On September 7, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Improvement Plan Assurance

Introduction 3 Improvement Plan Assurance 4

2017/18 Final

Overview 6 Goals Summary 7

Goal 1: All students at Crestwood Elementary will be proficient in math. 8

Goal 2: All students at Crestwood Elementary with be proficent in reading. 10

Goal 3: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient writers. 13

Goal 4: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient in Social Studies. 16

Goal 5: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient in science. 18

Goal 6: Staff will continue to organize a systematic agenda of activities to increase positive feeling tone and character

education for students and staff. 20

Activity Summary by Funding Source 22

Introduction

The SIP is a planning tool designed to address student achievement and system needs identified through the school's

comprehensive needs assessment (CNA). Additionally, the SIP provides a method for schools to address the school

improvement planning requirements of Public Act 25 of the Revised School Code and the Elementary and Secondary

Education Act (ESEA) as applicable.

School Improvement PlanCrestwood Elementary School

SY 2017-2018 Page 1© 2017 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.

Introduction During the 2016-2017 school year, schools will have two options for Goals and Plans. 1. Update Goals and Plans, if necessary, based on

analysis of data and Program Evaluation; 2. Complete and upload the Abbreviated Goals and Plans template into ASSIST, based on analysis

of data and Program Evaluation.




Label Assurance Response Comment Attachment1. Which option was chosen for Goals and Plans? Goals and

Plans inASSIST

See Goals and Plans in Assist



2017/18 Final



Overview

Plan Name

2017/18 Final

Plan Description



Goals Summary

The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section.

# Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding1 All students at Crestwood Elementary will be

proficient in math.Objectives:1Strategies:3Activities:8

Academic $14415

2 All students at Crestwood Elementary with beproficent in reading.

Objectives:1Strategies:3Activities:9

Organizational $0

3 All students at Crestwood Elementary will becomeproficient writers.


Academic $0

4 All students at Crestwood Elementary will becomeproficient in Social Studies.


Academic $0

5 All students at Crestwood Elementary will becomeproficient in science.


Academic $0

6 Staff will continue to organize a systematic agendaof activities to increase positive feeling tone andcharacter education for students and staff.


Academic $0



Goal 1: All students at Crestwood Elementary will be proficient in math.

Strategy 1: Gradual Release of Responsibility - All RPS teachers will participate in the implementation of a Common Instructional Framework with emphasis on the Gradual

Release of Responsibility Model. Category: Other - Instructional Practices Research Cited: Fisher, D. and N. Frey. Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility. 2nd edition. 2013. Tier: Tier 1

Measurable Objective 1:85% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade Black or African-American, Asian, Bottom 30%, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted andTalented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other PacificIslander students will demonstrate a proficiency in number sense in Mathematics by 06/30/2022 as measured by the determined State Testing and districtassessments reliant on pre and post year data..

Activity - Embedding Knowledge into Practice ActivityType

Tier Phase Begin Date End Date ResourceAssigned

Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-The district has adapted Purpose Statements as a commonfocus area within the Gradual Release of Responsibility.-Building administrators will be in-serviced by KISDinstructional specialists prior to the 2016/17 school year in thearea of Purpose Statements and on the utilization of staffevaluations to monitor implementation.-The district will provide an introductory kickoff for all staff aspart of the beginning of the school year professionaldevelopment.-The district will provide certified staff targeted professionaldevelopment around the critical components of GradualRelease of Responsibility with emphasis on the district focusarea of purpose statements and purposeful teaching.-The district will support the professional growth of classroomlearning lab facilitation team.

Implementation

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $7065 GeneralFund

Identifiedstaffmembers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Everyday Mathematics - All elementary teachers will participate in the continued application Everyday Mathematics 4 (EM4), a CCSS-based curriculum. Category: Mathematics Research Cited: Everyday Math Teacher's Manual Tier: Tier 1

-Using the district PD calendar, RPS will partner with KISD andlocal specialists to deepen the knowledge of GRR focus areas,building on teachers’ choice for professional growth.-The district will administer multiple surveys throughout theyear to assess teacher knowledge and focus targeted GradualRelease PD efforts.-The district will provide and communicate a classroom learninglab facilitators’ structure and develop their specific professionaldevelopment calendar.-Elementary and Secondary: The district will increase theutilization of classroom learning lab to support Gradual Releasefocus areas across all subjects.

Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $200 GeneralFund

all staffmembers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Staff will be surveyed after each professional developmentsession.-Building principals will monitor the application of GradualRelease of Responsibility implementation by using walk-through observations, monthly checklists, and the teacherevaluation process.-Preparations will be made to grow the knowledge andapplication of the instructional strategy in preparation for the2017/18 school year.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $7000 GeneralFund

All staffmembers

Activity - Everyday Mathematics ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Establish a district team to further review current curriculummaps, PBL and the EDM4 program implementation.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $150 GeneralFund

All staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 3: RTI services will be expanded to include 1st and 2nd grade students. - All RPS elementary schools will continue to implement a Response to Intervention model in

order to identify and assist students that need additional assistance. Additionally, RTI will be expanded in the area of 1st and 2nd grade math intervention. Category: Other - RtI/MTSS Research Cited: MTSS Tier: Tier 2

Goal 2: All students at Crestwood Elementary with be proficent in reading.

-Based on the district team’s findings, further revise curriculummaps outlining a scope and sequence of EM4 as well aspursue an action plan to address the content area GAN.-Teachers will participate in professional development as partof two half-day sessions around content greatest areas of needas identified and organized by the district team in the fall andwinter.

Implementation


all staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-The district team will review implementation fidelity as well asstaff input to determine future planning.-Student achievement data will be reviewed in the identifiedGreatest Areas of Need Claims on Discovery Education and M-STEP.


all staff andadministration

Activity - Math RtI ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-The district will establish a professional developmentcurriculum with a focus on Tier 1 instruction influenced by thedifferentiated workshop model.

AcademicSupportProgram

Tier 2 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

all 1-2gradeteachers

Activity - Math RtI ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-All district 1st and 2nd grade teachers will participate inprofessional development around math RTI instructionsupported by classroom learning lab participation and thedistrict RTI calendar and practices.



all 1-2grade staff

Measurable Objective 1:demonstrate a proficiency of 85% for all students by 06/30/2022 as measured by state assessments.




Release of Responsibility Model. Category: Research Cited: Fisher, D. and N. Frey. Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility. 2nd edition. 2013. Tier: Tier 1



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--The district will provide building principals with an introductorykickoff for building meetings reviewing expected instructionalpractices and rationale and vision for the 2016/17 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate in professionaldevelopment focused on embedding instructional technology tofurther support best practices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targeted professionaldevelopment around the critical components of GradualRelease of Responsibility with emphasis on three district focusareas: Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching, andPurposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth of classroomlearning lab and GRR module facilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--Using the district PD calendar, RPS will partner with KISDand local specialists to deepen the knowledge of GRR focusareas, building on teachers’ choice for professional growth.-The district will administer multiple surveys throughout theyear to assess teacher knowledge and focus targeted GRR PDefforts.-The district will offer instructional technology training andsupport opportunities throughout the school year.-The district will organize yearlong book studies for all certifiedstaff

Implementation


All staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Comprehension Toolkits - All teachers will continue to enhance the existing implementation of Comprehension Toolkits in order to increase proficiency in the area of

reading comprehension across all content areas. The GAN area of focus is Research and Inquiry Category: English/Language Arts Research Cited: Comprehension Toolkits by Harvey and Goudvais Tier: Tier 1

--Staff will be surveyed after each professional developmentsession.-Building principals will monitor the application of GradualRelease of Responsibility implementation by using the teacherevaluation process.-A district GRR team will review data and input to makepreparations to promote best instructional practices inpreparation for the 2017/18 school year.


All staff

Activity - Comprehension Toolkits ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--New elementary teachers will be provided ComprehensionTookkit materials and training.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

Administration and allnew staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Teachers will continue to implement the ComprehensionToolkits strategy across all content areas.-All DK-5th grade teachers will receive two hours of trainingusing the Toolkit Texts in literacy focusing on Gradual Releaseof Responsibility Model and Differentiation.-Building principals and lead teachers will identify necessaryComprehension Toolkits needs areas and address at thebuilding level. District needs areas will be identified throughbuilding principal communication, and address as necessary.

Implementation


All staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 3: RtI/MTSS - All eligible students will participate in reading interventions services as identified through Universal Screening. Category: English/Language Arts Research Cited: RtI/MTSS Tier: Tier 2

Goal 3: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient writers.

-Student achievement data will be reviewed in the identifiedGreatest Areas of Need Strands.-Building principals will monitor using walk-throughobservations, monthly checklists, and the teacher evaluationprocess.-Formative and summative student achievement data will bereviewed with specific focus on the GAN claim of “Researchand Inquiry.”


All staff

Activity - Reading RtI ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-The district will establish a professional developmentcurriculum with a focus on Tier 1 instruction influenced by thedifferentiated workshop model.


Tier 2 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

all staff

Activity - RtI/MTSS ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-All district teachers will participate in professional developmentaround RTI instruction supported by classroom learning labparticipation and the district RTI calendar and practices



all staff

Activity - RtI/MTSS ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

Student achievement data will be reviewed according to thedistrict scheduled RTI calendar and 2016/17 DiscoveryEducation and M-STEP results.-Staff will be surveyed after each professional developmentsession


Tier 2 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

all staff

Measurable Objective 1:





85% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented,Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanderstudents will demonstrate a proficiency writing in English Language Arts by 06/30/2022 as measured by the State Assesments and internal District Assessments. .



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--The district will provide building principals with an introductorykickoff for building meetings reviewing expected instructionalpractices and rationale and vision for the 2017/18 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate in professionaldevelopment focused on embedding instructional technology tofurther support best practices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targeted professionaldevelopment around the critical components of GradualRelease of Responsibility with emphasis on three district focusareas: Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching, andPurposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth of classroomlearning labs and GRR module facilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

Dk-5 gradelevelteachersandadministration



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Implementation


All teachersandadministration



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Writer's Workshop - Continue the implementation of Writer’s Workshop. Category: Research Cited: Calkins, L & L. Pessa. A Principal’s Guide to Leadership in the Teaching of Writing. 2008. Tier: Tier 1



Administrators and allteachers

Activity - Data Driven Writing Instruction ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--The district writing team will review previous implementationwith a focus on writing in all content areas. Emphasis areasinclude: Lucy Calkins Units of Study, accurate scope andsequence in curriculum maps with corresponding assessments,and revised report card language.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All teachingstaff andadministration



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--Continue the use of L. Calkins Units of Study Kits as resourcefor instruction.-Adjust and Align Curriculum Maps to include pre and postassessments that provide formative and summative data.-Learning Lab opportunities for staff members to strengthenand further target implementation.-Continued professional development time, possibly duringdistrict half-day PD to strengthen teachers’ understanding ofassessment administration, rubric scoring, data collection anddisaggregation, and using data to drive their writing instruction.

Implementation


All Staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--The team will survey staff for continued questions, concernsand comments.-Pre and Post “On Demand” writing assessments will be givenin narrative, informational, and opinion writing. Writing scoreswill be collected to drive school improvement goals; data will becollected through teachers’ grade books and report cards.


All Staff



Goal 4: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient in Social Studies.



Measurable Objective 1:85% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented,Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanderstudents will demonstrate a proficiency in content in Social Studies by 06/30/2022 as measured by state assessments and internal pre/post assessment. .



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--The district will provide building principals with an introductorykickoff for building meetings reviewing expected instructionalpractices and rationale and vision for the 2016/17 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate in professionaldevelopment focused on embedding instructional technology tofurther support best practices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targeted professionaldevelopment around the critical components of GradualRelease of Responsibility with emphasis on three district focusareas: Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching, andPurposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth of classroomlearning labs and GRR module facilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All staffmembers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Comprehension Toolkits and Writer's Workshop - All teachers will continue to implement Comprehension Toolkit reading and Lucy Caulkins writing strategies while the

district social studies team assembles and provides additional content recommendations. Category: Social Studies Research Cited: Social Studies Curriculum Tier: Tier 1


Implementation


K-5teachersandadministrators



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



All staff

Activity - Comprehension Toolkits and Writer's Workshop ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Existing reading and writing strategies will remain ongoing.-District social studies team members will be identified and acalendar of meeting times will be established with the purposeof reviewing curriculum alignment, future content standardtransition steps, and M-STEP achievement data with a focus onthe 5th grade GAN claim of Discourse.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

K-5 SocialStudiesCommitteeand allteachers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Goal 5: All students at Crestwood Elementary will become proficient in science.



--Teachers will further implement district reading and writingstrategies.-District team members will collaborate to identify curriculumpriority areas and action plans to address them.-Teachers will participate in professional development includingpart of two half-day sessions in the fall and winter and contentgreatest areas of need as identified and organized by thedistrict team.

Implementation


All teachers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--District team recommendations will be made for futureprogramming.-Student achievement data will be reviewed in overallproficiency and the identified Greatest Areas of Need Claimson M-STEP.



Measurable Objective 1:85% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade Black or African-American, Asian, Bottom 30%, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted andTalented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other PacificIslander students will demonstrate a proficiency in assessed understanding of content in Science by 06/30/2022 as measured by the State Science Assessment andinternal pre/post assessments..



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible



Strategy 2: Comprehension Toolkits and Writer's Workshop - All teachers will continue to implement Comprehension Toolkit reading and Lucy Caulkins writing strategies as well as

prepare to transition to district science team recommendations.. Category: Science Research Cited: Science Curriculum and Comprehension Toolkits and Writer's Workshop Tier: Tier 1

-The district will provide building principals with an introductorykickoff for building meetings reviewing expected instructionalpractices and rationale and vision for the 2016/17 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate in professionaldevelopment focused on embedding instructional technology tofurther support best practices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targeted professionaldevelopment around the critical components of GradualRelease of Responsibility with emphasis on three district focusareas: Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching, andPurposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth of classroomlearning labs and GRR module facilitation team.-

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All staffmembers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible


Implementation





Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--Staff will be surveyed after each professional developmentsession.-Building principals will monitor the application of GradualRelease of Responsibility implementation by using the teacherevaluation process.-A district GRR team will review data and input to makepreparations to promote best instructional practices inpreparation for the 2017/18 school year


All staff andadministration



Goal 6: Staff will continue to organize a systematic agenda of activities to increase positive

feeling tone and character education for students and staff.

Strategy 1: Culture - -Enhance the imbedded curricular practices Category: School Culture Research Cited: Capturing Kids' Hearts - Flippen Group



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-The science district team will to review NGSS standards,course scope and sequence, inquiry-based instructionalpractices, and current student achievement data with a focuson the 4th grade GAN claim of earth science.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All newteachersandadministrators



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--District team members will participate in STEM and VanAndel Institute of learning opportunities throughout the year.-Teachers will participate in professional development includingpart of two half-day sessions in the fall and winter and contentgreatest areas of need as identified and organized by thedistrict team.-Teachers will further implement inquiry- based instructionaligned to NGSS content standards.

Implementation


All teachers



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

--District team recommendations will be made for futureprogramming including a NGSS transition plan.-Student achievement data will be reviewed in overallproficiency and the identified Greatest Areas of Need Claimson M-STEP.



Measurable Objective 1:85% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade Black or African-American, Asian, Bottom 25%, Bottom 30%, White, Economically Disadvantaged,Free/Reduced Lunch, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Improvement from 10th to 12th Grade, Improvement from 8th to 10th Grade, Students with Disabilities,English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and Top 75% students will collaborate to increasea postive culture in Art & Humanities by 06/09/2017 as measured by student participation in events and PBIS/SWISS data.



Tier: Tier 1

Activity - Culture ActivityType


Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Each building will establish or continue committee work withthe purpose of auditing current CKH and PBIS implementationand effectiveness.-CKH data review will include identifying practices that areuniversal in every classroom as well as feedback from staffabout practices that could further benefit the classrooms andoverall building culture.-PBIS data review will include an audit of currentimplementation and the amount of office referrals compared toprevious years.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 GeneralFund

All Staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Building committees will review the data from the CKH andPBIS audits and establish action plans to further escalatepositive student behavior and overall increased positive culture.Benchmarks of implementation and progress will beestablished.-Building principals will collaborate to build increasedconsistency and effectiveness among all buildings.

Implementation


all staff



Source OfFunding

StaffResponsible

-Identified benchmarks will be reviewed by building committeesat grade reporting timelines throughout the school year andshared with staff at building meetings.-Building principals will collaborate to share building data,practices, and ideas for increased strategy effectiveness.-Staff will be surveyed for implementation, fidelity, and input.


all staff



Activity Summary by Funding Source

Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source

General Fund

Activity Name Activity Description ActivityType


StaffResponsible

Embedding Knowledgeinto Practice

--Using the district PD calendar, RPS will partnerwith KISD and local specialists to deepen theknowledge of GRR focus areas, building onteachers’ choice for professional growth.-The district will administer multiple surveysthroughout the year to assess teacher knowledgeand focus targeted GRR PD efforts.-The district will offer instructional technologytraining and support opportunities throughout theschool year.-The district will organize yearlong book studiesfor all certified staff

Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 K-5teachersandadministrators


--Staff will be surveyed after each professionaldevelopment session.-Building principals will monitor the application ofGradual Release of Responsibility implementationby using the teacher evaluation process.-A district GRR team will review data and input tomake preparations to promote best instructionalpractices in preparation for the 2017/18 schoolyear.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staff

RtI/MTSS -All district teachers will participate in professionaldevelopment around RTI instruction supported byclassroom learning lab participation and thedistrict RTI calendar and practices


Tier 2 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 all staff




-The district will provide building principals with anintroductory kickoff for building meetings reviewingexpected instructional practices and rationale andvision for the 2016/17 GRR focus areas.-All RPS certified staff will participate inprofessional development focused on embeddinginstructional technology to further support bestpractices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targetedprofessional development around the criticalcomponents of Gradual Release of Responsibilitywith emphasis on three district focus areas:Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching,and Purposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth ofclassroom learning labs and GRR modulefacilitation team.-

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staffmembers

Data Driven WritingInstruction

--The district writing team will review previousimplementation with a focus on writing in allcontent areas. Emphasis areas include: LucyCalkins Units of Study, accurate scope andsequence in curriculum maps with correspondingassessments, and revised report card language.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All teachingstaff andadministration

RtI/MTSS Student achievement data will be reviewedaccording to the district scheduled RTI calendarand 2016/17 Discovery Education and M-STEPresults.-Staff will be surveyed after each professionaldevelopment session


Tier 2 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 all staff



Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staff


--Staff will be surveyed after each professionaldevelopment session.-Building principals will monitor the application ofGradual Release of Responsibility implementationby using the teacher evaluation process.-A district GRR team will review data and input tomake preparations to promote best instructionalpractices in preparation for the 2017/18 schoolyear

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staff andadministration




--The team will survey staff for continuedquestions, concerns and comments.-Pre and Post “On Demand” writing assessmentswill be given in narrative, informational, andopinion writing. Writing scores will be collected todrive school improvement goals; data will becollected through teachers’ grade books andreport cards.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All Staff


--The district will provide building principals withan introductory kickoff for building meetingsreviewing expected instructional practices andrationale and vision for the 2016/17 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate inprofessional development focused on embeddinginstructional technology to further support bestpractices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targetedprofessional development around the criticalcomponents of Gradual Release of Responsibilitywith emphasis on three district focus areas:Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching,and Purposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth ofclassroom learning labs and GRR modulefacilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staffmembers

Comprehension Toolkits-Student achievement data will be reviewed in theidentified Greatest Areas of Need Strands.-Building principals will monitor using walk-throughobservations, monthly checklists, and the teacherevaluation process.-Formative and summative student achievementdata will be reviewed with specific focus on theGAN claim of “Research and Inquiry.”




Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All teachersandadministration



Comprehension Toolkitsand Writer's Workshop

--District team recommendations will be made forfuture programming.-Student achievement data will be reviewed inoverall proficiency and the identified GreatestAreas of Need Claims on M-STEP.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 K-5teachersandadministrators

Everyday Mathematics -Establish a district team to further review currentcurriculum maps, PBL and the EDM4 programimplementation.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $150 All staff

Math RtI -All district 1st and 2nd grade teachers willparticipate in professional development aroundmath RTI instruction supported by classroomlearning lab participation and the district RTIcalendar and practices.


Tier 2 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 all 1-2grade staff


--Continue the use of L. Calkins Units of StudyKits as resource for instruction.-Adjust and Align Curriculum Maps to include preand post assessments that provide formative andsummative data.-Learning Lab opportunities for staff members tostrengthen and further target implementation.-Continued professional development time,possibly during district half-day PD to strengthenteachers’ understanding of assessmentadministration, rubric scoring, data collection anddisaggregation, and using data to drive theirwriting instruction.

Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All Staff


-The district has adapted Purpose Statements asa common focus area within the Gradual Releaseof Responsibility.-Building administrators will be in-serviced byKISD instructional specialists prior to the 2016/17school year in the area of Purpose Statementsand on the utilization of staff evaluations tomonitor implementation.-The district will provide an introductory kickoff forall staff as part of the beginning of the school yearprofessional development.-The district will provide certified staff targetedprofessional development around the criticalcomponents of Gradual Release of Responsibilitywith emphasis on the district focus area ofpurpose statements and purposeful teaching.-The district will support the professional growth ofclassroom learning lab facilitation team.

Implementation

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $7065 Identifiedstaffmembers



Culture -Identified benchmarks will be reviewed bybuilding committees at grade reporting timelinesthroughout the school year and shared with staffat building meetings.-Building principals will collaborate to sharebuilding data, practices, and ideas for increasedstrategy effectiveness.-Staff will be surveyed for implementation, fidelity,and input.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 06/10/2016 06/09/2017 $0 all staff


--The district will provide building principals withan introductory kickoff for building meetingsreviewing expected instructional practices andrationale and vision for the 2017/18 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate inprofessional development focused on embeddinginstructional technology to further support bestpractices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targetedprofessional development around the criticalcomponents of Gradual Release of Responsibilitywith emphasis on three district focus areas:Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching,and Purposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth ofclassroom learning labs and GRR modulefacilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 Dk-5 gradelevelteachersandadministration

Math RtI -The district will establish a professionaldevelopment curriculum with a focus on Tier 1instruction influenced by the differentiatedworkshop model.


Tier 2 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 all 1-2gradeteachers

Reading RtI -The district will establish a professionaldevelopment curriculum with a focus on Tier 1instruction influenced by the differentiatedworkshop model.


Tier 2 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 all staff



Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 K-5teachersandadministrators




-Using the district PD calendar, RPS will partnerwith KISD and local specialists to deepen theknowledge of GRR focus areas, building onteachers’ choice for professional growth.-The district will administer multiple surveysthroughout the year to assess teacher knowledgeand focus targeted Gradual Release PD efforts.-The district will provide and communicate aclassroom learning lab facilitators’ structure anddevelop their specific professional developmentcalendar.-Elementary and Secondary: The district willincrease the utilization of classroom learning lab tosupport Gradual Release focus areas across allsubjects.

Implementation

Tier 1 Implement 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $200 all staffmembers


--District team recommendations will be made forfuture programming including a NGSS transitionplan.-Student achievement data will be reviewed inoverall proficiency and the identified GreatestAreas of Need Claims on M-STEP.

Monitor Tier 1 Monitor 08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 K-5teachersandadministrators


-Existing reading and writing strategies will remainongoing.-District social studies team members will beidentified and a calendar of meeting times will beestablished with the purpose of reviewingcurriculum alignment, future content standardtransition steps, and M-STEP achievement datawith a focus on the 5th grade GAN claim ofDiscourse.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 K-5 SocialStudiesCommitteeand allteachers


--The district will provide building principals withan introductory kickoff for building meetingsreviewing expected instructional practices andrationale and vision for the 2016/17 GRR focusareas.-All RPS certified staff will participate inprofessional development focused on embeddinginstructional technology to further support bestpractices and student achievement.-The district will provide certified staff targetedprofessional development around the criticalcomponents of Gradual Release of Responsibilitywith emphasis on three district focus areas:Purposeful Collaboration, Purposeful Teaching,and Purposeful Learning.-The district will support the professional growth ofclassroom learning lab and GRR modulefacilitation team.

GettingReady

Tier 1 GettingReady

08/28/2017 06/08/2018 $0 All staff







--Teachers will further implement district readingand writing strategies.-District team members will collaborate to identifycurriculum priority areas and action plans toaddress them.-Teachers will participate in professionaldevelopment including part of two half-daysessions in the fall and winter and contentgreatest areas of need as identified and organizedby the district team.

Implementation

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Comprehension Toolkits -Teachers will continue to implement theComprehension Toolkits strategy across allcontent areas.-All DK-5th grade teachers will receive two hoursof training using the Toolkit Texts in literacyfocusing on Gradual Release of ResponsibilityModel and Differentiation.-Building principals and lead teachers will identifynecessary Comprehension Toolkits needs areasand address at the building level. District needsareas will be identified through building principalcommunication, and address as necessary.

Implementation

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-Staff will be surveyed after each professionaldevelopment session.-Building principals will monitor the application ofGradual Release of Responsibility implementationby using walk-through observations, monthlychecklists, and the teacher evaluation process.-Preparations will be made to grow the knowledgeand application of the instructional strategy inpreparation for the 2017/18 school year.

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Culture -Each building will establish or continue committeework with the purpose of auditing current CKH andPBIS implementation and effectiveness.-CKH data review will include identifying practicesthat are universal in every classroom as well asfeedback from staff about practices that couldfurther benefit the classrooms and overall buildingculture.-PBIS data review will include an audit of currentimplementation and the amount of office referralscompared to previous years.

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Everyday Mathematics -Based on the district team’s findings, furtherrevise curriculum maps outlining a scope andsequence of EM4 as well as pursue an action planto address the content area GAN.-Teachers will participate in professionaldevelopment as part of two half-day sessionsaround content greatest areas of need asidentified and organized by the district team in thefall and winter.

Implementation



--District team members will participate in STEMand Van Andel Institute of learning opportunitiesthroughout the year.-Teachers will participate in professionaldevelopment including part of two half-daysessions in the fall and winter and contentgreatest areas of need as identified and organizedby the district team.-Teachers will further implement inquiry- basedinstruction aligned to NGSS content standards.

Implementation

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Everyday Mathematics -The district team will review implementationfidelity as well as staff input to determine futureplanning.-Student achievement data will be reviewed in theidentified Greatest Areas of Need Claims onDiscovery Education and M-STEP.

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Comprehension Toolkits --New elementary teachers will be providedComprehension Tookkit materials and training.

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Culture -Building committees will review the data from theCKH and PBIS audits and establish action plansto further escalate positive student behavior andoverall increased positive culture. Benchmarks ofimplementation and progress will be established.-Building principals will collaborate to buildincreased consistency and effectiveness amongall buildings.

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-The science district team will to review NGSSstandards, course scope and sequence, inquiry-based instructional practices, and current studentachievement data with a focus on the 4th gradeGAN claim of earth science.

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