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School Improvement Plan

2014-20152013-2014 through 2014-2015

School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportLansdowne Elementary Contact Information

School: Lansdowne Elementary Courier Number: 438

Address:6400 Prett Court Phone Number: 980-343-6733

Charlotte, NC 28270 Fax Number: 980-343-6747

Learning Community Central School Website:

Principal: Brian Bambauer

Learning Community Superintendent: Kit Rae

Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Team MembershipFrom GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”

Committee Position Name Email Address Date Elected

Principal Brian Bambauer [email protected] NAAssistant Principal Representative Barry Burford [email protected] NAInst. Support Representative Robin Blacker [email protected] NAInst. Support Representative Beth Roseman [email protected] NATeacher Representative Andrew Neale [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Elizabeth Rossi [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Sara Greenway [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Megan Linebarrier [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Shawnta Person [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Kristin Frankel [email protected] 6/13

mailto:[email protected]










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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportTeacher Representative Jennifer Caenepeel [email protected] 6/13Teacher Representative Heather Ray [email protected] 6/13Teacher Assistant Representative Amy Clement [email protected] 6/13Parent Representative Michelle Heller [email protected] NAParent Representative Pam Grey [email protected] NAParent Representative Ann Gieser [email protected] NAParent Representative Pete Giacobone [email protected] NA

Vision Statement

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.

School: Develop learners’ confidence and ability to seek solutions to the challenges of an ever-changing global society.

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: Our mission is to hold high expectations for academic performance and character development for each student in a safe, caring environment that embraces cultural diversity. We will do this by implementing the International Baccalaureate Program (PYP) and thereby empowering our students to become critical, independent thinkers with the skills to be active participants in an ever-changing global society.





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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportLansdowne Shared Beliefs

Every student has value as an individual with special interests and the ability to learn and experience success.

Students thrive when they experience success every day.

All students should be active and responsible participants in their own learning

Students learn best in a classroom environment that focuses on inquiry-based instruction.

Every child is a unique individual with potential for growth.

Students learn best in an environment in which they feel safe.

Our parent and community connections assist us with developing children who will be actively engaged in learning about issues of global significance.

Lansdowne SMART Goals Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis. Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of

proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

The school will increase the percent of 3-5 students including AMO subgroups deemed college and career ready on the NC EOG reading assessment by 10 percentage points or 21.5% from 46.5 to 56.5 in 2014-2015.

The school will increase the percent of 3-5 students including AMO subgroups deemed college and career ready on the NC EOG math assessment by 8 percentage points or 18% from 44.4 to 52.4 in 2014-2015.

The school will increase the percent of 5th grade students including AMO subgroups deemed proficient on the NC EOG science assessment by 5 percentage points or 11% from 46.2 to 51.2 in 2014-2015.

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportLansdowne Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot

Science ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIGParticipation 92 1 1 39 10 4 37 45 0 11 8Participation Percent 99 0 0 100 0 0 97 100 0 0 0Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf Met Insuf Insuf. Met Met ~ Insuf Insuf.Proficiency Denominator 86 0 1 36 10 4 35 43 0 10 8Proficiency Percent 47.7 0 0 41.7 0 0 62.9 34.9 0 0 0Goal Percent 57.0 0 73.5 39.3 45.6 58.7 68.2 43.8 0 28.5 93.7Proficiency Status Not Met ~ Insuf Met Insuf Insuf. Met/ Met/CI ~ Insuf Insuf.

Math ALL AMI ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIGParticipation Denominator 298 1 8 127 43 9 110 163 16 33 24Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 100 0 99 100 0 97 0Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf Met Insuf.Proficiency Denominator 276 0 8 113 42 9 104 150 15 30 24Proficiency Percent 45.3 0 0 34.5 23.8 0 61.5 29.3 0 6.7 0Goal Percent 48.1 0 74.1 30.0 39.4 47.8 58.4 34.9 25.7 21.2 92.5Proficiency Status Met/CI ~ Insuf. Met Not Met Insuf. Met Met/CI Insuf Met/CI Insuf.

Reading ALL AMIN ASIA BLC HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIGParticipation 298 1 8 127 43 9 110 163 16 33 24Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 100 0 99 100 0 97 0Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Insuf.Proficiency Denominator 276 0 8 113 42 9 104 150 15 30 24Proficiency Percent 47.8 0 0 37.2 26.2 0 66.3 30.0 0 10.0 0Goal Percent 49.5 0 65.4 33.0 35.9 51.1 60.9 35.8 18.5 21.6 91.6Proficiency Status Met/CI ~ Insuf. Met Met/CI Insuf. Met Met/CI Insuf. Met/CI Insuf.

Assessment2013-2014 2012-13 2011-12

% GLP % CCR % CCR % CCRGrade 03 EOG Composite 60 47.8 49.4 79.2Grade 03 EOG Math 53.9 41.7 44 91.7Grade 03 EOG Reading 66.1 53.9 54.8 80.2Grade 04 EOG Composite 49.5 42.9 53.6 71Grade 04 EOG Math 45.1 40.7 55.1 86.9Grade 04 EOG Reading 53.8 45.1 52 74.8Grade 05 EOG Composite 56.8 45.4 38.8 72.6Grade 05 EOG Math 58.2 51.6 43.3 89.2Grade 05 EOG Reading 50.5 38.5 44.2 74.5Grade 05 EOG Science 61.5 46.2 28.8 70.6School EOG Reading Composite 57.6 46.5 50 76.4

School EOG Math Composite 52.5 44.4 47.6 89.2School EOG Science Composite 61.5 46.2 28.8 70.6

EOG Composite 55.9 45.5 45.7 74.1School Composite 55.9 45.5 45.7 81

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Report

Lansdowne Elementary ProfileThis narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff

qualifications.

Lansdowne Elementary School is located in the southeastern section of Charlotte, North Carolina. The school was built in 1959 and is nestled among the Lansdowne neighborhood. It receives strong support from parents, various community and business partnerships, churches, and volunteer groups. The school houses a diverse population of approximately 640 students in grades K-5. The student body also includes three classes of Self-contained Exceptional Children in need of social, emotional, and behavioral support. Currently the student body consists of a diverse group of students from 22 different countries. About 48% of the Lansdowne student population qualifies for the Federal free and/or reduced lunch program (economically disadvantaged). About two-thirds of the students attend Lansdowne as their home school. The school houses a partial magnet for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. This program draws students from other areas of Charlotte; however, all students participate in the PYP. This program provides a foundation for the continuation of the IB Program in the middle and high school levels. The instructional staff includes 50 certified teachers. Of the 50 certified teachers, 52 percent have earned a Master’s or Advanced degree. 85% of the staff has been teaching for more than 3 years.

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportStrategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Four focus areas:I. College- and career-readiness

II. Academic growth/high academic achievementIII. Access to rigorIV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Five focus areas:I. Proactive recruitment

II. Individualized professional developmentIII. Retention/quality appraisalsIV. Multiple career pathwaysV. Leadership development

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses,faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Three focus areas:I. Family engagement

II. Communication and outreachIII. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service

Five focus areas:I. Physical safety

II. Social and emotional healthIII. High engagementIV. Cultural competencyV. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability bystrengthening data use, processes and systems

Four focus areas:I. Effective and efficient processes and systems

II. Strategic use of district resourcesIII. Data integrity and useIV. School performance improvement

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas:I. Learning everywhere, all the time

II. Innovation and entrepreneurshipIII. Strategic school redesignIV. Innovative new schools

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (1):Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforceStrategic Plan Focus Area: III. Retention/quality appraisalsNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in K-2 X At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

X At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Master schedule, duty schedule, TA schedule, lunch scheduleStrategies (determined by what data)

Task Task Task (PD)

Point Person(title/name)

Evidence of Success(Student Impact)

Funding(estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End) Interim

Dates

1. Design a duty schedule providing adequate supervision in the cafeteria that does not include classroom teachers.

Brian Bambauer Daily duty free lunch for all teachers NA Teacher

assistants9/22/14 – end of year

2.Hire lunch monitor provided by CMS Brian Bambauer Presence of lunch monitor in

cafeteria Provided by CMS John Oates 8/25/14 –

6/10/15

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforceStrategic Plan Focus Area: III. Retention/quality appraisalsNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in K-2 X At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: Master Schedule, planning schedule, specials scheduleStrategies (determined by what data)

Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Design master schedule with at least 300 minutes of weekly instructional planning

Brian Bambauer Master schedule with 300 minutes of weekly planning NA

Principal, teacher assistants, special areas

August 25 – June 10, 2015

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. The school will maintain a safe and orderly climate and reduce the number of OSS by 5% from the previous year from 37 to 35.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: I. Physical safety and II. Social and emotional healthNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in K-2 X At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: Office referrals and OSS dataStrategies (determined by what data)

Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Behavior expectations will be consistently communicated and enforced (explained, demonstrated, and reinforced) throughout the school.

Signage (Posters) Morning News Incorporation of IB Attitudes and

Learner Profiles into lessons Bus incentives/expectations Create new office referral form

Phelps, Burford, Bambauer

Shuffler (news)

Teachers

Guice (Bucket Fill Committee Chair)

Fewer referrals and suspensions entered in powerschool

Student use of IB language and demonstration of traits

Teacher survey data regarding support from administrative team for office referrals

School to purchase positive behavior signage

Admin Team

Teachers

August, 2014 – June, 2015

2. School wide Bucket Filler Incentive promoting positive behavior.

Monthly Bucket Filler celebration (individual student per classroom)

Classroom Bucket Filler

Phelps (DOS)

Guice

Class bucket outside classroom

CMS Bullying Prevention Activities Timeline

Evidence from counselors classroom guidance schedule,

School to fund required certificates, signage, bucket filler

All staff August, 2014 – June, 2015

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportInitiative (Whole class works together to fill a bucket to earn a class reward.)

School Counselor providing Character Education guidance lessons to promote Bucket Filler program and self-control

Counselor will create anger management and self-control groups of targeted tier III students to meet weekly

Bucket Filler / Positive Behavior Committee formed last yearWill meet monthly to monitor Goal #3 strategies

School will sponsor Bucket Filler week with daily activities

(Counselor)

Entire Staff

BF Committee

announcement lists, monthly winner lists, classroom celebration list (classes who have “filled their bucket”), Counselor logs of meetings and notes, parent newsletters

Evidence from the Classroom Bucket Filler reaching a “full bucket”

posters, etc.

PTO to provide funding for guidance materials and Bucket Filler Week materials March 16-20,

2015

3. PSPE (Personal, Social, Physical, Education Well Being)Teachers will hold daily morning meetings to promote self-control and problem solving skills PSPE Behavior Expectations Unpacking the Planner

Guice (Counselor) Teachers reflect on IB plannersNo funding needed

Teachers, Blacker & Roseman (IB coordinators)


4. Incorporation of IB Attitudes and Learner Profiles (Character Traits) in daily lessons to develop an understanding of the importance of positive peer interaction and taking personal responsibility for one’s education.

Robin Blacker

(IB Coord.)

Team Planning,

Daily lesson plans

Morning Meetings

District to fund IB training for new teachers

All Lansdowne Staff


5. Provide students with structured supervised play daily through participation in the Achieve 225

Ronald StephanyFewer referrals from the playground

District to fund Achieve 225

All classroom teachers


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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Reportgrant. PAT Committee

Increased student participation during PAT (physical activity time)

training and equipment

6. SBS program will implement BoysTown behavior management model

SBS teachers and assistants

Fewer office referrals and OSS from SBS students

District to fund BoysTown training and materials needed, private donation received for incentives / school store

SBS teachers and assistants


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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (4): The school will increase the percent of 3-5 students including AMO subgroups deemed

college and career ready on the NC EOG reading assessment by 10 percentage points or 21.5% from 46.5 to 56.5 in 2014-2015.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 6Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement, college and career readiness, data integrity

and use, learning everywhere, all the timeNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in K-2 X At/Above Grade Level in



At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5




Data Used: EOG resultsStrategies (determined by what data)

Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Engage students in a balanced literacy approach that supports reading, writing, word work, and independent reading.

Use DRA, MCLASS, and Dibels next generation data and MAPS data to determine reading levels

Group students based on book levels (Fountas & Pinnell)

Focus on a four block model- utilizing Reader’s Workshop, word work, writing (daily writer’s workshop), and Making Meaning Interactive Reading Kits (supported reading).

Blacker, Roseman, Person (Facilitators/Teacher)

Sara Greenway

Teachers

Admin Team

-On MAPS reading assessment at least 68% of students will show proficiency.

-the district will provide funding for resources and PD

Faculty 8/25/14-6/11/15

2. Analyze and utilize reading data to provide feedback, direction, and instructional strategies for teachers. Blacker &

-students will be in flexible groups and receive research-based interventions on a daily basis that

8/25/14-6/11/15

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Report PLC’s meet monthly to

specifically look at data Establish and utilize cross grade

level reading buddies (K/3, 1/4, 2/5)

Utilize levels of thinking to increase rigor (revised Blooms taxonomy)

Use volunteers, tutors and teacher assistants more effectively for providing targeted research-based interventions

Special area teachers and support staff (EC, ESL, TD) will communicate regularly with classroom teachers through grade level planning, meetings, speed planning and utilization of data rosters

Roseman

(Facilitators)

Admin Team

Teachers

address targeted skills

-students will be reading daily on their independent reading level

-special area teachers and support staff will be able to support teachers and students with achieving individual learning goals

-Progress monitor tier II and III students with greater fidelity

-none Faculty

3. Engage teachers in professional development opportunities that support student achievement.

Provide training opportunities for the implementation of Balanced literacy, RTI, MAP, AIMS web, Schoolnet

Provide training opportunities for teachers in writing instruction.

Staff PD Committee

Blacker & Roseman

Saunders & Clement

Admin & Teachers

-each teacher will have their own active website

-Tier II and III students will receive targeted research-based interventions and progress monitoring

-review of student writing portfolio

-the district will provide funding for resources and PD

-school level PD funds for the book

Faculty8/25/14-6/11/15

4. Increase student engagement through utilization of 21st century skills and greater exposure to web based resources

Blacker & -Students will use technology to increase global awareness

-none Faculty

8/25/14-6/11/15

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Report Increase utilization of technology

in the classroom to improve problem solving skills, ability to make global connections, and prepare students for college/career

Foster a sense of cultural awareness/sensitivity in all students

Increase students’ ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse peer groups

Provide PD for Weebly and iPad usage in the classroom

Roseman

(Facilitators)

Saunders

Clement

-students will receive immediate feedback from assessment due to use of technology (ipad)

-Exhibition students will utilize technology to complete their projects

Parents

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (5): The school will increase the percent of 3-5 students including AMO subgroups deemed

college and career ready on the NC EOG math assessment by 8 percentage points or 18% from 44.4 to 52.4 in 2014-2015.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 6Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement, college and career readiness, data integrity

and use, learning everywhere, all the timeNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in








Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Analyze and utilize math data to provide feedback, direction and instructional strategies for teachers

Evaluate students’ responses on common assessments to develop appropriate interventionso Use the data to develop

weekly “flexible grouping day”

o Transition between ability based grouping and skill based group

Use flexible, small group instruction based upon teacher observation and student work products, and data

Blacker & Roseman

(Facilitators)

Teachers

Teacher Assistants

RTI Committee

Admin team

On grade level assessments, fewer than 5% of students will score below the 75% proficiency level

70.4% of our K-5 students will perform on grade level as measured by the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment

Comparing BOY testing to EOY testing using AIMS web assessments

Analyzing progress monitoring data for RTI in math

none

Classroom teachers

Support Staff

Admin teamRTI Team

8/25/14-6/11 /15

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Report Use teacher assistants more

effectively for enrichment, remediation and/or differentiation

PLC’s meet monthly to specifically look at data

Form RTI Committee that will meet every other month to monitor and oversee the school’s RTI structures and implementation

2. Analyze specific math strand goals from the Common Core Standards

Continue implementation of the Math Investigations Program and Kathy Richardson K-2

Provide training opportunities for teachers to analyze and develop strategies to teach math based on the Common Core Standards

Administrative team

Teachers

Blacker & Roseman

(Facilitators)

On grade level assessments, fewer than 5% of students will score below the 75% proficiency level

none FacilitatorsTeachersAdmin Team

8/25/14-6/11/15

3. Increased student engagement in the classroom including opportunities for students to work collaboratively, solve problems and think creatively through the use of technology.

Utilize Smartboards to increase grade level concepts and skills.

Research and use problem solving skills using various technology

Provide teachers with greater opportunities for PD related to iPads and Smartboards

Administrative team

Teachers

Blacker & Roseman (Facilitators)

Classroom observations will show the implementation of instructional strategies focusing on problem solving and 21st Century skills.

-district provided PD

-Classroom Ipad

-IPad cart

-2-5 SMART boards

Facilitators

Teachers

Admin Team

8/25/14-6/11/15

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (6): The school will increase the percent of 5th grade students including AMO subgroups deemed

proficient on the NC EOG science assessment by 5 percentage points or 11% from 46.2 to 51.2 in 2014-2015.

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 6Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement, data integrity and use, learning everywhere, all

the timeNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in



At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5


X Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam



Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Ensure science instruction/IB Planners are aligned with 5th grade Essential Standards for Science and 5th grade Science EOG

Robin Blacker (facilitator)Andrew Neale &5th grade teachers

Improved student achievement in Science

NA 5th Grade Teachers, Admin Team


2. Ensure that all grade levels have science materials to master their objectives.

Robin Blacker and Beth Roseman (facilitators)Team Leaders

Improved student achievement in Science

NA 5th Grade Teachers, Admin Team


3. Utilize the Weather Bug and other technology resources to provoke inquiry.

Robin Blacker (facilitator)Amy Clement(technology)Andrew Neale &5th grade teachers

Student engagement will be improved by using first hand resources

NA5th Grade Teachers, Admin Team


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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportMastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environmentfor every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievementNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready X Advanced Reading in K-2 X At/Above Grade Level in








Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Report1. Common assessments

At minimum, 4 common formal assessments are given and are aligned to content standards.

Teachers will use School Net for common assessments

Assessment components will be broken down by objective

PLC leaders will facilitate weekly meetings that focus on concepts of backward design and data analysis

PLC common assessments uploaded to Google Docs

Academic Facilitators review and monitor PLC common assessments

PLC pacing calendars for lesson design and assessments on Google Docs

AP - BurfordAF – Blacker and Roseman Lead Teachers – Gabel, Cunningham, Person, Frankel, Dowdle and Rabczak

Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic.

Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning, collaboration and feedback

N/A Teachers,Grade level admin

Aug 2014Oct 2014Jan 2015March 2015May 2015

1. Data disaggregation PD provided to aid PLC in

analyzing data using Driven By Data book

School Net data of student mastery is compiled and discussed in grade level department meetings.

Students will analyze data to improve performance and set goals

Assessment data is analyzed

AP - BurfordAF – Blacker and Roseman Lead Teachers – Gabel, Frankel, Cunningham, Person, Dowdle and Rabczak

Data used to plan for differentiated instruction. Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among student body.

Assessment quality will be continuously improved.Student data analysis will empower students to take ownership of their learning

N/A AF/S. RegisterAPsCounselorsPsychologist


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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Reportto determine effectiveness of assessment questions

Data used to group and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.

Teachers will communicate with parents regarding skills that are not mastered

Data Trackers will be uploaded to Google Docs

3. Flexible grouping Remediation and extension

period built into school day and to be driven by data results.

Use School Net data to group students according to ability. Grade level teams create instruction to match each group’s specific needs. Incorporate this targeted instruction during remediation and extension period.

AP - BurfordAF – Blacker and Roseman Lead Teachers – Gabel, Frankel, Cunningham, Person, Dowdle and Rabczak

Remediation instruction much more targeted and strategic to increase overall mastery.Students who have demonstrated mastery will be provided with better quality extension opportunities to help push the “high-fliers.”

Decreased retention of students due to increased remediation and general teacher and curricular support.

N/A AFPDFTeachers

Teachers


4. Additional learning opportunitiesSchool Grading Policy- If a student earns below an 84%

on any of the 4 common assessments, the student may have the opportunity to make test corrections within one week of the

Principal AP

Teachers more cognizant of learning taking place rather than teaching taking place, leading to greater student mastery of content.

Increased content mastery

N/A TeachersAPs


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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Reportoriginal assessment administration date (or due date). The student must also complete a re-looping assignment. Upon completion of both, the student will be given an opportunity to retest and replace the original grade up to 84%.

and increased performance on state test results by ability grouping students

5. Late and make-up workSchool Grading Policy- A student who misses homework

or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up work.

A teacher may choose to provide extended time for a student to complete missing assignments.

Students should be encouraged to attend tutoring with their teachers following an absence to ensure students get the academic support they need to stay current in their studies.

If the student was present in the class on the due date, the work may be given less credit.

Principal AP

Greater student accountability to make-up work

An understanding among all staff, students, and parents regarding CMS and school grading expectations

N/A TeachersAPs


6. Grade reporting

School Grading Policy- Grades for all assignments must

Principal AP

Parents and students will be better informed of student progress allowing time for them to take actions such as

N/A Teachers Aug 2014Oct 2014Jan 2015March 2015

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan Reportbe entered in the grade book within ten (10) school days of the assignment due date. This includes make-up work. (Note: Grades for long term assignments/projects and work turned in late are excluded from the 10 day posting requirement.)

Academic facilitators will monitor PowerSchool to ensure timeliness of grade posting

attending tutoring.

Reduced failure rates due to increased number of assessments allowing students to show evidence of mastery

May 2015

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportLansdowne Elementary - 600 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.

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2014-2015 Lansdowne Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportQuarter 2 Review

Committee Position Name Signature DatePrincipal Brian Bambauer

Assistant Principal Representative Barry Burford

Inst. Support Representative Robin Blacker

Inst. Support Representative Beth Roseman

Teacher Representative Andrew Neale

Teacher Representative Elizabeth Rossi

Teacher Representative Sara Greenway

Teacher Representative Megan Linebarrier

Teacher Representative Shawnta Person

Teacher Representative Kristin Frankel

Teacher Representative Jennifer Caenepeel

Teacher Representative Heather Ray

Teacher Assistant Representative Amy Clement

Parent Representative Michelle Heller

Parent Representative Pam Grey

Parent Representative Ann Gieser

Parent Representative Pete Giacobone

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