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Weslaco Independent School District
Memorial Elementary School
2015‐2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Dr. Ruben Alejandro, Superintendent of Schools
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:
The Mission of WISD, based on the Principles of growth, integrity, honesty, human dignity and service, is to
affirm individuality and interdependency as we
• Facilitate the acquisition, and application of academic, career and technology expertise,
• Inspire lifelong learning,
• Recognize and foster the creativity and talents of each unique talents of each unique individual, and
• Enkindle individual, social, civic; and global responsibility, so that our students gain and develop the capacity
to make sense of and positively shape the future.
DISTRICT GOALS:
Goal 1: Student Learning: All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete
high school and to be prepared for a post-secondary education.
Goal 2: Safe Schools: All schools will be educated in supportive, healthy learning environments that are safe, drug free, and
conducive to learning
Goal 3: High Quality Staff: All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates.
Goal 4: School-Business-Parent Partnerships: WISD will promote and sustain partnerships between the home, school,
and community to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive lifelong personal, social,
academic, and career choices.
Goal 5: Facilities/Fitness: Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff
resources that promote a positive learning environment.
Goal 6: Technology: WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in
order to reach student achievement.
Goal 7: Support Services: All students will receive support to minimize social and/or economic barriers in an effort to
maximize students’ personal and academic achievement.
(Memorial Elementary) Mission Statement
Our mission at Memorial Elementary is that parents and teachers will work together as role
models to instill values which will create a positive environment conducive to learning. With
innovative strategies and high expectations, we will prepare our students to become productive,
responsible and successful citizens.
Technology Vision Statement
Memorial will use technology as one of many tools to improve learning opportunities for
students. The effective use of technology will support and strengthen our curriculum by
providing additional resources for instruction. The integration of technology as part of daily
instructions will further motivate our students as they strive for high academic achievement.
By integrating technology into the curriculum, we will prepare our students for the future.
Teachers will use H.E.A.T. to engage and develop student higher order thinking skills and
provide an authentic real world platform to apply their learning. Memorial will provide
technological resources physical and global to enhance instruction and engage student
learning. Memorial staff will be provided staff development to effectively incorporate
technology into curriculum in ways that engage student interest, participation and provide
authentic real world opportunities for them to demonstrate what they have learned.
Professional Campus Staff Administrative Staff Counseling Staff Other Support Staff
Rhonda Sellman - Principal Celinda Guajardo - CIF
Letty Perez - CIF
Dr. Veronica Alonzo
Juan Carlos Casanova
Madalena Gonzalez – Speech
Rosario Arellano – Nurse
Sergio Villarreal – CTC
Lupita Ortega – Diagnostician
Ida Trevino – Librarian
Delma Solether – Parent Specialist
Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten First Grade
Hilda Martinez
Debbie Rutledge
Cecilia de los Santos Flor Palacios
Eliza Givilancz Michelle Rodriguez
Selina Martinez Venessa Tobin
Angela Campos Marissa Mariscal Teresa Rodriguez Alicia Ramos
Jessica Lopez Edith Salas
Second
Grade
Third Grade Fourth Grade
Angela C. Cavazos Nelda Martinez
Dalia Longoria Laurie Rodriguez
Marissa Gutierez LeeAnn Vantilburg
Rosanna Alvarez Lisa Garcia
Yolanda Cerda Sylvia Guzman Veronica Elizondo Estella Ortega
Karen Smith
Teresa Campuzano Michelle Morlock
Letty Flores Joel Perez
Eliza Grimaldo Debra Roberts
Maureen Vos
Fifth Grade Physical Education Specialty Teachers
Maribel Cuellar
Krystal Reyes
Sylvia Diaz
Edward Rios Belen Pineda
Gloria Serna
Joseph Carranza
Scott Frampton
Siquio Lozano
Courtney Budimir Jose Martinez
Clarissa Caudle Jennifer Olszak
Alma Cepeda Michelle Adams
Salvador Hinojosa
Para-Professionals Campus Staff
Local Title I Part A (Regular) Title I Part C
(Migrant)
Elizabeth Cano Ana Cavazos Maria Aguirre
Adelaida Oranday
Sylvia Sarmiento
State Compensatory Federal Special Education
Amy Nunn Eli Rodriguez Aida Casanova Rose Rose
Maria Castillo Maribel Trevino
Rosita Diaz Aura Ramirez Maria Garza Luisa Riemersma
Maria Leal
Vacancy
Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Committee Members
Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Special Education Specialty Administration
Flor Palacios
Marissa Mariscal
Dalia Longoria
Karen Smith
Michelle Morlock
Crystal Reyes
Jennifer Olszak
Joseph Carranza
Celinda Guajardo
Campus Budget Summary The following funds are being combined in the Student Achievement Improvement plan to meet the needs of the students on this campus. All
funds are used to implement: plan components, reform strategies, staff development activities, parental involvement activities, and strategies to
overcome barriers. The General Fund includes funds for salaries, stipends and benefits.
Funding Sources – Local
199 General Fund $124, 000.00
Funding Sources - State
161 State Gifted & Talented $ 9,590.00
163 State Special Education 36,550.00
164 State Compensatory 10,400.00
404 Accelerated Reader/Math -0-
165 State Bilingual 10,960.00
411 Technology Allotment -0-
192 Technology Sp. Fund -0-
Funding Sources - Federal
204 Title IV Drug Free School
211 Title I Regular $ 28,180.00
212 Title I Migrant $3,850.00
224 IDEA-B Formula
225 IDEA-B Preschool $10,000.00
255 Title II, Part A, Classroom Size Red./Eisenhower $2,000.00
262 Title II, Part D, Technology -0-
263 Title III – Bilingual 50.00
Total: $235,976.00
Campus Demographics
Student Populations Number of Students Percentage of Students
Total Students Enrolled
887
N/A
Hispanic
855
96%
White
21
2%
Asian
9
1%
African American
1
0%
At-Risk
Economically Disadvantaged
451
51%
Migrant
41
5%
Gifted and Talented
50
6%
LEP
114
13%
Special Education
68
8%
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Data Sources: Kinder
Language Arts:
Math:
Science: Social Studies:
TELPAS:
Beginners: 50% Intermediate: 36% Advanced: 9% Advanced High: 5%
Areas of Strength: Areas of Needs Language Arts:
Recognize own name 50% of students know the alphabet 50% of students can identify letters of the alphabet
Math : Number recognition (1-5) Shape recognition (basic four) Color recognition
Science Identify changes in weather Curious & inquisitive about scinece
Social Studies High oral communication skills Excited and interested in Seven Habits
Language Arts Phonemic awareness, alliteration, and rhyming Phonics Fine motor skills
Math :
Number recognition (6-10) One-to-one correspondence
Science
Following safety rules in Science Difficulty with academic science vocabulary
Social Studies Classroom rules/routines Following directions Difficulty with social skills: sharing, taking turns, etc…
Data Sources: First Grade
Language Arts:
Math: Science: Social Studies:
TELPAS: (Composite Rating)
Beginners: 29% Intermediate: 35% Advanced: 18% Advanced High: 18%
Areas of Strength: Areas of Needs
Language Arts: Students have strong communication and language skills Students are able to identify some letters and sounds. Students understand the concepts of print.
Math:
Students are able to count from 1-20 Students are able to identify basic shapes. Students identify colors, moths, and days of the week.
Science: Students know the five senses. Students can identify types of weather. Students can identify day and night.
Social Studies; Students understand school rules. Students are able to identify community helpers
Language Arts: Identify all letters and sounds Upper and lower case formation Understand left to right formation Write first and last name
Math Count and write numbers 1-120 Add and subtract single digit numbers Identify coins
Science Identify properties of matter Identify stages of the life cycle
Social Studies (Teacher Survey): Identify cardinal direction Identify some historical figures
Data Sources: Second Grade
Language Arts:
Math:
Science: Social Studies:
TELPAS: (Composite Rating)
Beginners: 14% Intermediate: 59% Advanced: 14% Advanced High: 14%
Areas of Strength: Areas of Needs
Language Arts: Comprehension on read alouds Identify setting and characters of a story Writing narratives
Math : Count to 100 Identify 2-D shapes Solve basic addition problems Solve basic subtraction problems
Science: Identify forms of matter Know science safety rules Identify types of soil
Social Studies: Identify community helpers Good citizenship
Language Arts : Fluency Comprehension Vocabulary Author’s craft Identify main idea Identify fact and opinion statements Sentence structure Spelling structure Identify parts of speech
Math : Skip count Word number form Expanded form Measurement Identify 3-D shapes and attributes
Science: Identify lab equipment Identify phases of the moon Identify stages of the life cycle
Social Studies : Identify landforms
Map skills
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Data Sources: Third Grade
Reading:STAAR: Math: STAAR: Science: Benchmark: 50% Social Studies: NA
All Students: 88%%
LEP 72%
At Risk 88%
Special Ed. 80%
Eco Dis 81%
Migrant 40%
Hispanic 88%
White N/A
Benchmarks 2015-2016
TELPAS: (Composite Rating)
Beginners: 3% Intermediate: 21% Advanced: 42% Advanced High: 33%
Areas of Strength: Areas of Needs
88% of students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading
STAAR
86% of At Risk students met Level II Satisfactory on
Reading STAAR
86% of Economically Disadvantaged students met
Level II Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
21% of students met Level III Advance on Reading STAAR
57% of Special Education students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading
STAAR
40% of Migrant students met Level II Satisfactory on both Reading
STAAR
Reporting category 2: Understanding Analysis of Literary Texts was the
weakest category on Reading STAAR (67%)
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Data Sources: Fourth Grade Reading: STAAR Math: STAAR Writing: STAAR Science: Benchmark: Social Studies
50All Students: 75% LEP 40%
At-Risk 60% Special Ed. 33%
Eco Dis. 69% Migrant 50% Hispanic 74%
White 100%
All Students: 71%
LEP 44%
At-Risk 55%
Special Ed. 0%
Eco Dis. 57%
Migrant 43%
Hispanic 71%
White 100%
All Students: 56% Teacher
Assessment
Teacher Survey
Benchmark
(2015-2016)
TELPAS: (Composite Rating)
Beginners: 10% Intermediate: 24% Advanced: 34% Advanced High: 31%
Areas of Strength: Areas of Weakness
77% of students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading
STAAR
72% of students met Level II Satisfactory on Writing
STAAR
59% of LEP met Level II Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
60% of At Risk students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
69% of Economically Disadvantaged students met Level II Satisfactory
on Reading STAAR
50% of Migrant students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
60% of LEP met Level II Satisfactory on Writing STAAR
63% of Economically Disadvantaged students met Level II Satisfactory
on Writing STAAR
43% of Migrant students met Level II Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
Reporting Category 1: Understanding Analysis Across Genres was the
weakest category on Reading STAAR (63%)
Only 6% of students scored Level III Advanced on Writing STAAR
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Data Sources: Fifth Grade
Language Arts: STAAR
(1ST ADMIN.)
Math: STAAR: (1ST Admin.) Science: STAAR Social Studies:
All Students: 78%
LEP 61%
At-Risk 63%
Sp. Ed. 29%
Eco. Dis. 70%
Migrant 43%
Hispanic 75%
White 100%
All Students: 83%
LEP 67%
At-Risk 67%
Sp. Ed. 33%
Eco. Dis. 77%
Migrant 71%
Hispanic 82%
White 100%
Teacher assessment
Teacher survey
Benchmark (2015-2016)
TELPAS: (Composite Score)
Beginners: 0% Intermediate: 14% Advanced: 62% Advanced High: 24%
Areas of Strength:
90% of students met level II Satisfactory on Reading
STAAR
86% of Economically Disadvantaged students met level II
Satisfactory on Reading STAAR
90% of Hispanic students met level II Satisfactory on
Reading STAAR
83% of students met level II Satisfactory on Science
STAAR
77% of Economically disadvantaged students met level II
Satisfactory on Science STAAR
79% of At Risk students met level II Satisfactory on
Reading STAAR
71% of Migrant students met level II Satisfactory on
Science STAAR
Areas of Needs
44% of Special Education students met level II Satisfactory on
Reading STAAR
57% of Migrant students met level II Satisfactory on Reading
STAAR
61% ELL students met level II Satisfactory on Science STAAR
67% of At Risk students met level II Satisfactory on Science
STAAR
33% of Special Education students met level II Satisfactory on
Science STAAR
Reporting Category 3: Understanding Analysis of Informational
Texts was the weakest category on Reading STAAR (68%)
High Priority Areas
Provide students with copies of TEKS to allow for self-assessment.
Regularly review and monitor student performance data to advise instructional adjustments.
Meet with teachers once a week during conference
Monitor utilization of MyOn and Istation
Promote the expectation that students read on level through a variety of activities:
Provide staff development and support in the areas of Guided Reading
Monitor reading levels at K-5th grades through reading level reports each six weeks.
Administer the Fountas and Pinnel Benchmark Assessment System as benchmark assessments for K-2nd grades.
Monitor and support Istation implementation
Provide classrooms with additional hands-on technology devices
New Initiatives
Provide teachers with support as they implement Curriculum Maps in planning for instruction.
Ensure that the implementation of the Guided Reading process is consistent in grades K-5 in order to get students to read on
level.
Ensure that teachers follow the Weslaco ISD Reading Expectations Matrix
Use Edivate to help teachers improve lessons
Provide a book study for kinder teachers on writing
Provide a book study (Daily Five) for 2nd grade Language Arts teachers
Meet with teachers once a week during conference
Specialty teachers and instructional assistants will provide 1st grade teachers assistance with struggling readers.
Ensure that teachers are implementing technology in the classrooms
Continuing Initiatives
Balanced Literacy Pre-K – 5th
WISD Phonics K-3
Reading Processes (read-aloud, shared/interactive, guided, & independent)
Writing Processes (Shared, Interactive, Independent)
Assessments: IRI / Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark System
MyOn Reading Program
Math Their Way (K – 2nd grade), AIMS (3rd – 5th grade), Joshua Horton, STEMSCOPES, AIMS and Carolina Biological
Inquiry
Implement Reasoning Mind program (2nd grade)
Implement ELPS Activities
Department meeting to plan align, clarify and delivery of instruction (strategies, curriculum, Instruction and assessment)
Students in 3rd – 5th grade will participate in the school and district science fair
Science camp will be conducted for grade 2-5 (2) times a year
Integrate reading into the science concepts
Teachers will understand and implement the new STAAR standards
Teachers will understand the significance of readiness and supportive standards
Depth Of Knowledge (DOK)
Teachers will have a deep understanding of the Depth of Knowledge Levels criteria as it relates to classroom instruction and
assessment in correlation to STAAR by focusing on good questioning techniques
All students will use Istation for a total of 90 minutes a week in the lab setting
STAAR Teacher will tutor students who did not meet passing STAAR reading standard
Star Fall will be used in the classrooms to reinforce math and reading in all grade levels
Use AIMS core curriculum to integrate math. The math integrated into science is indicated in the new science TEKS
Science camps at Esterro Llano Grande for grade 3rd-5th grade students to integrate nature in the science classroom
Staff Development
Teachers will attend professional development conferences/trainings that will address high priority areas and that will improve
student learning, and enhance teachers’ knowledge base.
Rio Grande Valley Camp for Teachers of Mathematics
Edivate PD360
Texas Elementary Principal School Association
Leader in Me
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ART / READING 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
District Goal: 1,3,5,6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement.
Performance Objective (measurable): Reading All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests.
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, Istation, MyOn Reading and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored
Documentation
HQS RS HNS PD
M
Implement pacing guides and curriculum maps STAAR ALL Reading ELA Director & strategist Campus Admin K-5 ELA Teachers
Aug – May Curriculum Maps
Pacing Guides
STAAR Resources
State-Adopted Textbooks TEKS
District Benchmark Results Classroom
Observations by campus and
district
STAAR Results
RS HQS FSL TD
Conduct a book study with Kinder and 2nd grade LA Teachers
STAAR TELPAS
ALL CIF Teachers
Sept – May Daily Five
Walk-throughs Lesson Plans
RS HQS FSL TD
All students will be familiar with Kinder and 2nd grade LA teachers
STAAR TELPAS
ALL CIF Teachers Librarian
Aug – May TIR, TIM, BIL Local Audio books technology
Classroom library (leveled books), poetry series w/CDs, class novels;
listening centers
90% passing on listening skills in grades
85% passing on Unit Tests in grades 1-2 85% passing on District Tests in grades 1-2
Lesson Plans
RS HQS PD T M FSL TD
STAAR teacher will tutor 3rd-5th grade students that did not pass
last year’s Reading STAAR
STAAR ALL CIF Teacher STAAR Teacher
Aug – May STAAR Resources Six Weeks Benchmarks
STAAR Results Benchmark Results
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Specialty teachers and paraprofessionals will tutor 1st grade students who are struggling
iStation
ALL Admin Teachers Specialty Teachers Assigned Paras.
Aug – May WISD Phonics Program Istation Results Walk-throughs
Istation Results
RS HQS
PD T
M
FSL TD
The students will read and comprehend materials
appropriate for his/her grade level
Challenge Rdg/ Shared Rdg
Read Aloud
Early Bird Reading (7:30-7:45
Guided Reading Assessment
MyOnReading/AR
Chrome Books
Istation/Fluency and Readers Theater IPad App. Jungle Reading (4-5)
STAAR
District
Bench-
mark
Istation
Teacher
Obs. IRI
ALL CIF Aug – May Listening Stations w/
headphones
Audio Books Library
Ebooks/Edmodo TIR TIM
State Comp Novels
Chrome Books Istation
IRI Journeys Senderos
Lesson Plans Walk-through Observations Student Work
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL
TD
Provide students with opportunities to
participate in reading/writing connections within the
content areas:
Story problems
Journals/Student Interactive
Notebooks/Graphic Organizers
Science & Soc. Studies Activities
Accelerated Reader/MyOnReading
Guided Reading
Workshop
STAAR
District Benchmark
IRI
ALL Teachers Aug – May TIR, TIM
STATE COMP
LOCAL, BIL
ABYDOS
Six Weeks Benchmark Lesson Plans
Scope And Sequence Walk Through Observations
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL TD
All students will be exposed to the following reading
developmental skills appropriate to grade level:
Print/Phonological Awareness
Letter-sound Relationship
Word Identification & Fluency
Vocab. Development
Comprehension
Literary Response
Text Structures/Literary Concepts
Inquiry/Research
Culture
STAAR
District Benchmark
Istation IRI
All
CIF Teachers Aug- May TIR, TIM
STATE COMP
LOCAL, BIL
IPADS
APPS TECHNOLOGY
Six Wks. Benchmark
Istation/IRI Lesson Plans
Walk Through Observations Scope and Sequence
Istation Summary Reports
MyOn Reading
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL TD
Promote characterization through a dress up day as their
favorite book character.
STAAR
TELPAS
ALL Pre K-5th
TEACHER
PARENTS
October LOCAL Oral Presentation;
Costume Parade
Walk Through Observations Book
Character Day
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL TD
Implement QTA, a nonfiction strategy, in grades 3-5. STAAR
DISTRICT BENCHM
ARKS
ALL TEACHER
CIF
OCT.-MAY LOCAL
TIM
TIR
State Comp
Bilingual
Six Wks. Results;
Student Work on display
Lesson Plans Walk Through Observations
Report Cards CAR Conf.
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Grades K – 5 will apply Guided Reading along with
readers/writers workshop/stations.
Assess students using the Fountas and Pinnell assessment
and connect to instruction
STAAR District
Benchmark
IRI
ALL CIF
TEACHER
ELA Director
Strategist
Sep, Jan, May TIR, TIM STATE
COMP
LOCAL, BIL Continuum of Learning, Journeys
Novels
Six Wks. Benchmark
CAR Conf.
IRI Reports
Lesson Plans
Walk Through Observations Reading Logs
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL TD
Provide adequate staff development for all
New Teachers in the area of reading/writing.
STAAR
District Benchmark
New
Teachers
CIF AUG - MAY LOCAL
TIM
TIR
State Comp
Bilingual
Six Wks. Benchmark
CAR Conf. Classroom
Visitation
Lesson Plans Walk-through Observations Sign In Sheet
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Supplement the reading program:
Library
Computer Lab
Accelerated Reader/MyOn Reading
Guided Reading
Novels
Istation
STAAR
District
Benchmark IRI
TELPAS Istation
ALL Teachers
Librarian
CIF
AUG - APR. TIR
TIM
STATE COMP
LOCAL
BILINGUAL; Listening
Stations; Leveled
Readers A-Z Novels
Student Results on
Six Wks. Benchmarks
Istation
MyOn Reading
IRI Fontas and Pinnell
Lesson Plans
Walk-through
Observations Classroom Displays
RS
HQS
PD T
M
FSL TD
Target TEKS through the use of manipulatives
(games, board games)
IPads Apps and games
STAAR
TELPAS
All
At
Risk
3-5
CIF
Teacher
Aug. – May Games (Language Adv. Game,
Beach
Volleyball Reading game,
Reading
Comprehension game,
Schoolhouse
Game TIR, TIM, State Comp and
Local, Bil.
Lesson Plans Lesson Plan
Tutoring Log
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Affective Domain-Culture Awareness
• 16 de septiembre activities
• Veteran’s Day
• Navidad (Christmas)
• Martin Luther King Day
• President’s Day
• Research other nationalities
• Independent activities
Thanksgiving
5 de mayo
Campus
Survey
All Administrators
Teachers
Bilingual / ESL Coordinator Librarian Extended Day Coordinator Principal Facilitator Teacher
Aug. - May Fiesta Activities
Library
Literature Books STAAR Materials, Laminated
Materials
Diez y Seis de Septiembre
Constitution Assembly
District Scores
Lesson Plans
KWES
Extended Day Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
“Reach” National Geographic ESL Kit
Improved reading skills
Word recognition
Language Development
STAAR
TELPAS
Bilingual Administrators
Bilingual/ESL
Coordinator
Teachers
Aug - May National Geographic Adopted Material
Local TIM TIR
State Comp
District test scores
Reading Fluency
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Create a WORD WALL to expose students to English
vocabulary (To be used for
building vocabulary sentences & paragraphs
STAAR
Istation
ALL Teachers Aug. – May Dolch List
Laminated teacher
materials, Teacher-
created materials
(Ellison machine)
Word Wall
Observation
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL
TD
Frameworks as designed by the District for each level
especially the testing areas in
Grades 3-5. • 3rd-5th refines comprehension • QTA (Question the Author)
• FQR (Facts, Questions & Response)
• Read Aloud/Think Aloud
STAAR
TELPAS
ALL Administrators
Counselors
Teachers
Aug. - May TIM TIR LOCAL State Comp Bilingual
CIF
Teachers
Lesson Plan STAAR results Benchmark results
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
To provide opportunity for teachers to attend staff
development as needed in all areas.
Writing
Guided Reading
Reading Strategies
Reading Comprehension
STAAR
TELPAS Guided
Rdg
All Administrators
CIF Teachers
On going WISD Phonics, Guided
Reading, Journeys
90% or higher on STAAR
Test results, Benchmark
and District tests
Lesson Plan
RS
HQS
PD
T
M
FSL TD
Continue implementing Guided Reading to develop the
following skills:
Fluency
Decoding/encoding
Comprehension
Independent reading
Istation;
TELPAS
Guided
Rdg.
Assess-
ment
ALL K-5 grade
teachers;
CIF; District Coord.
Aug.- May Leveled Readers A-Z; Pair It
Bks;
(Harcourt/Steck-Vaughn series)
Building fluency practice sheets,
transparencies,
Listen & Read Fluency
Practice Packs
Texas
Journeys/Senderos
IRI
Istation
TELPAS
Lesson Plan Student/Work
Display
Six Wks. Test
CAR Conf. Report
Cards
Summary Reports
RS
HQS PD T
M FSL TD
Implement Early Childhood reading series: Pre-kindergarten Pre-
Kinder
Basic
Checklist
(Pre-
Post)
District
Pre-K Pre- Kindergarten
Teacher
Aug- May Pre-Kindergarten
Curriculum; Scholastic Big
Day;
Exploration Units (Eng.
& Span.) TIR; Bilingual; Local,
TEEM
Teacher
Observation;
Student
Participation &
Perfor
mance
Lesson Plan
Walk Through
Observation Student’s Work / Displays
Report Cards
MATHEMATICS 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
Addressed Yes
No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a
post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning
environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, Think Through Math and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored
Documentation
HQS
PD
Staff Development by grade level STAAR All Administration
Grade Level
Chairperson
Facilitator
Math Strag.
Aug- May District Scope & Sequence
Wesley
Consultants TIR, TIM,
STATE COMP LOCAL/Bil
Campus Evaluation Sign In Sheets District Benchmark STAAR results Class room observations
HQS
RS
Regular grade level conferences will be held with teachers
during planning period to diagnose problem , assist
instruction, understanding TEKS and its intent. Analyze
STAAR Q’s to understand rigor.
STAAR All Administration
Grade Level
Chairperson
Teachers
Aug- May District Scope & Sequence
Teachers TIR TIM LOCAL
BILINGUAL STATE COMP
Campus Evaluation Sign In Sheets
HQS
RS
Utilize STAAR practice activities ,quizzes, and materials that
emphasize STAAR strategies
and problem solving strategies
STAAR District
Benchm
arks
3-5 Administration
Math Teachers
Aug- May TIM TIR
LOCAL BIL STATE COMP
TEKS, Fast Focus, Count Down
to STAAR
Test Scores
Benchmark Test Scores
Progress Reports
Report Cards
Six Wks. Reports
CAR Sessions
RS
HQS M
Provide vocabulary development opportunities to facilitate
the understanding of math concepts:
Whole Language Skills
Reading/Writing
Math/Writing
Read-Aloud
STAAR
Tests
Bench
mark
All Administration
Teachers Grade Level
Chairperson
Aug- May Math Word Wall Students’
work
TIM TIR LOCAL BILINGUAL
STATE COMPL
Countdown to STAAR
STAAR Tests
Students’ work
Math Word Wall
Graphic Org.
Benchmark Test
Administration Walk- throughs Feedback Lesson Plans Math Journals
RS HQS PD M
FSL
Supplement the Math Program with additional math experiences to increase math computation skills and problem solving strategies appropriate to grade level through:
Writing and sharing story problems
Critical Thinking skills Real world models Learning
Centers Games and Activities Cooperative Learning
Homework Peer/Student Tutoring
Newspapers/Magazines Computers
Calendar Connection
STAAR ALL Administration Math Teachers Grade Level Chair Person Library Region One Consultants
Aug- May Teacher made tests District Scope & Sequence, Brain Pop, Study Island IPAD APPS Study Jams, and Think Through Math, TIR, TIM, Local and Bil Pearson Envision Reasoning Minds Fast Focus
Benchmarks
STAAR Test Teacher made tests
CAR Sessions Progress Reports CBA
Lesson Plans Weekly walk- throughs Feedback Grade Book Students’ Work
RS
HQS
PD
M
FSL
Provide intervention plan and intensive remediation services
for students who do not perform well on STAAR and District
Benchmarks. Use Daily Tutorial to provide remedial services
to students
STAAR
District
Benchmarks
ALL Math CIF. Teachers Math Strategist
SEP-MAY TIR TIM BILINGUAL
STATE COMP
LOCAL
THINK THRU MATH
Measurable
Student
Improvement
Weekly Test
STAAR Results
Benchmarks
Tutoring Logs Reports Benchmark Results
RS
HQS
PD
M
FSL
Parent meetings to explain STAAR strategies STAAR Dist.
Benchmark
All Teachers, assistant
prin.
Oct-Jan Local Benchmarks Sign in rosters
RS
HQS
PD M
FSL
Develop activities aligned with TEKS and STAAR test content
rigor and format to improve STAAR test scores
STAAR Dist.
Benchmark
All Admin. Teachers,
grade level chair,
CIF
Aug- May Word wall, student work,
Pearson Envision
STAAR, district test,
graphic organizer, word
wall
Walk-throughs, feedback, lesson plans Student Work
RS
HQS
PD M
FSL
Address the needs of all children by providing acceleration
opportunities to all students based on approved district
criteria.
STAAR
District
Benchmark
All Admin
Math director
Teachers
Aug- May Math strategist
Updated Math TEKS
Benchmarks Accelerated math test results
RS
HQS
PD
M
FSL
Expand curriculum resources to increase student success by following
scope and sequence and resource binders.
STAAR District
Benchmarks
All Teachers
C.I.F.
Math Strategist
Aug- May Local TIR TIM LOCAL
STATE COMP
BILINGUAL
Pearson Envision
Progress Reports;
Benchmarks
Lesson Plans
Test Results
RS
HQS
PD
M
FSL
Provide for daily practice in the memorization of basic facts in
addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division
STAAR
test, District Benchmarks
All Teachers
Admin., grade level
chairs
Aug. – May student work
IPADS Apps Computers
Pearson Envision
District,
STAAR test,
student work,
Time Test
Lesson plans, STAAR
RS
HQS
PD M
FSL
Implement current STAAR Materials
Consumable Student Workbooks (3-5)
Fast Focus Countdown to STAAR
Pearson Math Adoption
Reasoning Minds (2nd grade)
STAAR
District
Benchmarks
3rd -5th Teachers
CIF Librarian
Aug- May TIM TIR LOCAL BILINGUAL
STATE COMP
Pearson Envision
Campus Evaluation
Tests
Sign-in Rosters Lesson Plans Walk-throughs
RS
HQS
PD
M
FSL
Add Items to Math bins:
Fraction bars/circles
Learning posters with math concepts
Clocks and money
Place value blocks
CM cubes
Yard sticks, meter sticks
Rulers
Spinners
Thermometers
3-D Geometrical Shapes
Place Value Ind. Student flip chart
STAAR
District
Benchmarks
3-5 Administration
Teachers Grade
Level Chairperson
CIF
Aug – May Math Word Wall
Students’ work
TIR TIM LOCAL
STATE COMP
BILINGUAL Mathematics
Workbooks and manipulatives
Pearson Envision
STAAR
Student work
Math Word Wall
Graphic Organizers
Benchmarks
Lesson Plans Math Reports
RS
HQS
PD M
FSL
Provide assistance to students having difficulty by providing in
school tutoring.
STAAR
All Program director
CIF
Teachers
Sept.-May TIM TIR LOCAL
BILINGUAL
Math Consumables
Workbooks aligned to STAAR
objectives.
STAAR Results
Benchmarks
Tutoring logs
WRITING 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
Addressed Yes
No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a
post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, Istation, MyOnReading and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
RS
HQS
TD
Maintain writing journals District
Benchmark
ALL Teachers Aug – May Local, TIR, Migrant, Bilingual, Teacher
laminated materials
Periodic Status of the Class Logs
RS
HQS
FSL
TD
Apply environmental print Classroom labels (K-2)
STAAR
District Benchmark
ALL Teachers Aug – May Local, TIR, Migrant, Bilingual, Teacher
laminated materials
Student Observation
Walk-throughs
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
TD
Participate in language experience writing charts
(Pre-K through 2nd grade)
STAAR
District Benchmark
PK-2nd Teachers Aug – May Local, TIR, Migrant, Bilingual, Teacher
laminated materials
Student Responses
Walk-throughs
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
TD
Daily News/Morning Message STAAR
District Benchmark
PK-2nd Teachers Aug – May Local, TIR, Migrant, Bilingual, Teacher
laminated materials
Student Responses
Walk-throughs
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
TD
Implement newly developed language arts framework for integration of reading and writing
STAAR
District Benchmark
PK-5th Teachers
CIF
Aug – May Local, TIR, Migrant, Bilingual, Teacher
laminated materials
Student Products Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
TD
Implement writing strategies:
• Sentence Segmenting
• Chunking
• Linking/Elaboration
• Write-On Books
STAAR
District Benchmark
3rd-5th Teachers
CIF
Aug – May TRA, Local, State Comp TEA Resource
The Write Source
Motivation Writing
Classroom Observations
Writing Walls
Lesson Plans
HQS
PD
Implement District Scope and Sequence for
Writing
STAAR All Teachers
Admin
Aug - May District Scope and
Sequence Document
Write Source
District Benchmarks Lesson Plans
DRS
HQS
PD TD
Emphasize writing process:
Prewriting
Drafting
Peer editing
Revising/proofing
Publishing
STAAR District
Benchmark
K-5 Teachers CIF
Aug. - May
Teacher Modeling Guided Practice
Individual Practice
Write Source
Measurable Student Improvement Compositions, reflexive writing samples, essays, friendly letters
Lesson Plans
HQS
PD
TD
Effectively address different writing modes:
Descriptive
Narrative
Expository
Persuasive
Literature Based Response
Free Writing/Reflexive Writing
Creative Writing
Poetry/Drama
STAAR
District
Benchmark
1-5 Teachers
CIF
Aug.-
May
Oral Language
Development Activities Concept Development Opportunities
Write Source
Measurable Student
Improvement
Compositions
Lesson Plans
HQS
TD
Provide writing contests: (optional)
Inventive Poetry
Reflections over a favorite book, a favorite
character, a favorite
fieldtrip, a favorite pet
Reflection on a current reading novel or
article
Various writing prompts
STAAR
District
Benchmark
1-5 Teacher
CIF
2nd-5th
Six weeks
TIR TIM LOCAL
STATE COMP
BILINGUAL
Written Essays Lesson Plans
RS HQS PD
T M FSL TD
Students will create professionally bound books. (4th) and
optional for others
Student Treasures
Guided Reading
All CIF Aug - May Student Created Material Finished Product Lesson Plans Walkthroughs
Social Studies 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
Addressed Yes
No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a
post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student
achievement.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS PI FSL TD
Incorporarte multiculturalism in social studies lessons (i.e., “16 de septiembre" & cinco de mayo, Veteran’s Day).
TEKS ALL Administration Grade Level Chairpersons Teachers Teacher Assistants
Sept – May District Scope and Sequence
Supplies needed to incorporate activities
Teacher made tests Weekly assignments
Lesson Plans
Walk-throughs
16 de septiembre
Veteran’s Day Celebrations
RS HQS M FSL
Identify geographical locations of places and landforms on maps and globes:
• Local, state, nation
• Continents and oceans
TEKS ALL Administration
Teachers Teachers
Aug – May TEKS District Scope and Sequence Textbooks Journals TEKS/TAKS District
Teacher made materials
Lesson Plans
Progress Reports
Report Cards
CAR sessions
RS HQS M
FSL
Identify American History by Era
Ice Age
Ancient Civilizations
Explorers
Spanish, French, and European
Settlements
The 13 original colonies and the 1600’s
The 1700 - 1800’s & 1800’s -21st
Century
TEKS ALL Administration Grade Level Chairperson Teachers American History Specialist
Aug – May Scope and Sequence
Teacher made materials
Weekly Lesson Plans
Walk-throughs
RS HQS M FSL
Integrate Language Arts reading selections with Social Studies content through the following instructional strategies:
• Reflexive Writing
• Paraphrasing (Main Idea) Graphic Organizers (word association, webbing, Venn-diagrams, FQR, journaling
TEKS 1st-5th Administration
Classroom Teachers
Aug - May Textbooks Journals District Scope and
Sequence Big Books
Teacher made materials
Weekly Lesson Plans
Walk-throughs
Feeback
Lesson Plans
RF
HQS FSL
Implement leveled readers in the classroom as needed to read
about historical issues social, economical and political influences
in history. Including biographies of national heroes, writers and
artists.
TEKS
District
Benchm
arks
All Teacher; CIF
Social Studies Strategist
Aug. – May Scope & Seq TIR TIM
Adopted Textbooks
Maps Globes IPADS
Apps St. Comp Local
Weekly teacher made
test
Benchmarks
interactive notebooks
Lesson plans;
walkthrough
observations;
student displays
RF
HQS FSL M
TD
Apply social studies disciplines with other subject matter:
History-use a timeline with other reading
selections to correlate
sequence of events, important
figures/ people
Geography- learn the different settings and where
to locate it on a map; know difference between county and country
Economics-use this discipline when introducing cause and effect situations
Government-apply the Good LifeRules to
explain importance of order; learn the different
roles of
governing bodies
Citizenship-describe the characteristics of a good
citizen and his/her civic duties/responsibilities
(voting)
Culture-appreciate one’s own culture and extend
knowledge of surrounding cultures; importance of
learning about the six flags of
Texas and their cultures
TEKS All Teacher; CIF Aug. - May
Local, TIM, TIR Social Studies Scope and Sequence; textbook; critical ideas chart Studies Weekly for Social Studies Weekly Reader and Time for Kids Supplies needed for activities like banners, ribbons, glitter, glue sticks, ect.
Weekly tests District Benchmarks
Lesson Plans
HQS
FSL TD
Field Trip Options:
Alamo/Tower of the Americas
IMAX – “The Price of Freedom”
State Capitol
Bob Bullock State Museum
McAllen Museum
Multicultural Museum
Texas State Aquarium
The Lexington
Fire Department
TEKS Resp
ective Grade s
Teacher
CIF Administration Aug. –
May Local
Social Studies Scope and Sequence
TEKS Lesson Plans
Test Results
HQS
FSL
TD
United Streaming Videos, Brain Pop Videos
Google Earth, Google Drive, IPads
K-5th Teachers,
Admin.
Aug-
May
TIM, TIR, Local TEKS Lesson plans, test results
SCIENCE 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
Addressed Yes
No
Needs Strength Yes No (circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a
post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment. WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
RS HQS
T M TD
Analyze and disaggregate data from previous spring posttests/scores in science. Share data with teachers and use for planning instruction.
(3rd
– 5th)
ALL Admin
Teachers
Aug-May District Reports AEIS CAR conferences Progress reports Benchmarks CBA
Campus Intervention Notebook
RS
HQS T
M
TD
FSL
Provide remediation and/or tutorial services
in science for students identified as At-Risk
Mentoring Minds
Measuring Up
STAAR Coach
Journaling
Stemscopes
5th Grade Admin.,
Teachers
Sept - May Teachers, TEKS, Texts,
State Comp., TIR, Local, Brain Pop,
Forde-Ferrier Workbook Delta
Science Reader
Progress
Reports,
Benchmarks, CBA, Teacher Made Test
Lesson Plans,
Weekly Walk-
Through, Feedback
RS
HQS
PD TD
FSL
Staff development session will be provided on differentiated instruction, effective teaching strategies that ensure students are mastering concepts.
FS
STAAR
ALL Admin
Teachers
Science Strategist
Sept – May Professional Development
Stemscopes FOSS Brain pop, Edivate
Planning Periods PLD
Sign-in sheets
Meeting agendas
RS HQS
T M TD
FSL
Utilize the sicence kits for weekly science experiments in Life, Physical and Earth Science process skills.
FS
TEKS
5th Admin
Teachers
Sept – May Librarian, Teachers, Textbooks,
Science Coordinator, State Comp.,
TIR, Local, Countdown to STAAR
Hedge Hog
Lesson Plans Weekly walk-through, teacher feedback
Lab sign-up sheet
HQS FSL
Hold Campus Science Fair TEKS ALL Teachers, Students
Spring Semest er
K-5
Library, Internet, Teachers, Lab
Equipment
Lesson Plans
Classroom Observations,
Student Product
RS
HQS
FSL
Increase campus-held materials for teaching science,
including videos, student
workbooks, professional books, STAAR
preparation materials. (1st – 5th
)
Measuring Up
Forde Ferrier
Foss
TEKS ALL Teachers,
Librarian,
CIF Administration
Sept.- May State Comp. Local District TIR TIM
BIL
Measuring Up
Star Fall
Discovery Education Delta Readers
Bill Nye Videos
United Streaming
STEMSCOPES
Lesson Plans,
Library
Requests and
Circulation, Six Weeks
Tests
Library Inventory
Test Results
HQS
FSL
Fieldtrip Options:
Texas State Aquarium
Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
Gladys Porter Zoo
Sea World – San Antonio
Valley Nature Center
McAllen International Museum
Estereo Llano Grande Park
UTPA Special Displays
State Farm Arena Special Events
Corn Maize
Rancho El Charco/Santa Ana Refuge
Edinburg Scenic Wet lands/Birding Center
ALL Administrators,
Teachers,
Grade Level
Chairpersons
Aug. - May Teachers, Site Contact
Persons, State Comp., TIR,
Local
Informal FS, PS,
SS; Student
Work
Lesson Plans,
Videos
M
RS
Reviews and assessments provided before six weeks exams in
5th grade
STAAR ALL Teachers
Campus Admin
Science Strategist
Sept-
May
WISD Reviews Benchmark Data
Classroom
observations
Walkthroughs
RS
HQS
FSL
Provide high-interest classroom science experiences
to motivate students.
Presenters and presentations include local scientists,
discovery centers, & software.
FS 5th Teachers, Grade
Level
Chairpersons
Aug- May Teachers, Students, Parents,
Pet Stores,
USDA, UTPA, A&M, Library,
Internet, State
Comp., TIR, Local/Mood
Informal FS, PS,
SS; Student
Work/Products
Lesson Plans,
Photos, Videos
RS
HQS FSL
Integrate the teaching of science with
reading and writing, including readers and vocabulary cards.
STAAR ALL Teachers,
Grade Level Chairperson Administration
Sept. –
May
Teachers
SRA Science kits STEMSCOPES
Discovery Education
Informal FS, Student
Work, Six Weeks
Tests, Walk Throughs
Lesson Plans, Walk
Throughs
RS
HQS FSL
Emphasize TEKS based instruction through
use of manipulatives, hands-on experiences, graphic organizers, audio-visuals and technology.
Classify
Compare & contrast
Graphing
Measuring Models Experiments/Research
FS ALL Teachers Grade Level Chairpersons
Sept. -
May
Teachers, TEKS, CTC,
State Comp., TIR, Local Power point lessons; Bill Nye videos
United Streaming, Study Jams
Snap Shot
Edu Smart
STEMSCOPES
BrainPop Jr/FOSS
Discovery Education
Informal FS,
Student Work, Six
Weeks Tests, Walk
Throughs
Lesson Plans, Walk-
throughs
RS
HQS
FSL
Reinforce science content through reading skills to test
general understanding of each
objective:
Reading passages
Multiple choice questions
Open response questions
Vocabulary development (context clues)
Inference
Formulating generalizations
Science journals
STAAR District
Benchm
ark
1-5 Teacher; CIF Aug. - May TIR; Local
Educational Tools, “Reading First
Through
Science”
Sangari Global
Delta Readers STEMSCOPES FOSS Science Magnifier
Classroom
observations and
district benchmarks
Lesson Plans;
Progress Reports;
Intervention Plan
walkthroughs
HQS
FSL
Apply Measuring Up, Forde & Ferrier and/ or
Mastering the STAAR in Science to reinforce the District’s
Science Scope and Sequence. Including AIMS to integrate
math and science
District
Scope and Seq. STAAR
All Teacher; CIF
Science
Strategist
Aug-
May
State Comp. Local District TIR TIM
BIL
Scope and Sequence
Measuring Up/Mentoring Minds StemScope AIMS FOSS
Benchmarks Classroom Obs.
Superintendent’s
Report; Report Card; CAR conferences; lesson plans walkthroughs HQS
FSL
Manipulative bins and consumable materials grouped by
units
FOSS
STC/Harcourt
STAAR
District
Benchm
ark
3-5 Teacher
Admin
Aug. – May Local
STEMScope
STC and Harcourt
Progress Reports;
Benchmarks; STAAR
Progress Reports; Six
Wks. Benchmarks;
STAAR
PO’s
HQS
FSL PD
Staff development in all grade levels (vertical alignment)
STAAR District Benchm ark
All Teacher Admin
Aug. - May
Local Progress Reports; Benchmarks; STAAR
Sign-in Rosters
HQS Create a professionally bound book to reinforce expository
writing in the content areas.
STAAR All Teacher Admin Aug-May Local Ongoing product Lesson plans
Walk-throughs
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared
for a post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive
learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement. Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess.
Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS
FSL
Daily physical activities and practicing healthy lifestyle choices.
TEKS ALL PE
Dept/Health
Aug – May Local Healthy & Wise
Newspaper
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observations
HQS
FSL
CATCH Curriculum TEKS ALL PE
Dept/Health
Aug – May CATCH Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observations
HQS
FSL
Promote school wide activities to enhance healthy lifestyle choices:
• Family Fitness & Fun night
• Fuel Up to Play 60
• Fitness gram
• Wellness Walk
• Field Days
• Jump Rope/Hoop for Heart
• Bike Rodeo
• Student Health Fair
TEKS ALL PE
Dept/Health
Aug – May Local supplies needed to
promote events
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observations
SPECIAL EDUCATION 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared
for a post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement. Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQSPD FSL
Coordination/Grading Procedures/Modified grading Scale
STAARIRI
TPRI
Woodcock Munoz
Other
SE Sp. Ed Staff Aug – May Sp. Ed Grading Sheet Progress Reports
Evaluation Form
Report Cards
Campus
Intervention
Notebook
HQSPD
FSL
CPI Training Sp. Ed. SE Admin, WISD staff Development
Aug – May Progress Reports
Evaluation Form
Certification
HQSPD
FSL
Autism Training Sp. Ed. SE Sp. Ed Staff
Admin
Region 1
Aug – May Progress Reports
Evaluation Form
Certification
HQSPD
FSL
Emotional Disturbance Training Sp. Ed. SE Sp. Ed Staff
Admin
Aug – May Progress Reports
Evaluation Form
Certification
RS
HQS PD FSL TD
Staff development for all staff members in
the areas of:
• Aspects of modification forms
• Coordination Procedures
• Grading Procedures
• Working with Resource Students/Accommodations
Dyslexia/Rigor Training
All
Special Ed Teachers
SE
Diagnostician
Sp. Ed. Staff
Region I
Aug-Sept Sign- In Rosters Staffing Meeting
Coordination Forms Progress Reports Evaluation Forms
Sign-In Rosters
Staff Development
Hours
RS
HQS PD FSL TD
Inclusion All
Special Ed Teachers
All
SE
Admin Aug-May Teachers Admin.
Walk-throughs Lesson Plans Walk-throughs
RS
HQS PD FSL TD
Implement materials as needed for student achievement in the
following areas:
• Reading
•Writing
•Math
•Science
All
Special Ed Teachers
All
SE
Spec. Ed.
Teachers
CIF
Aug-May Writing Tutors,
Reading Tutor.com, Measuring Up, Guided Reading A-Z, Curriculum Associates
Istation
MyOn Reading
Benchmarks, Weekly
tests,
Evaluation forms
Lesson Plans
RS
HQS
PD
FSL
TD
SEAS Special
Ed
Teachers
SE Sp Ed Admin Aug-May Sign-In Evaluation Form Staff Development
RS
HQS PD FSL TD
STARR, STAAR Accommodated and STAAR ALT Redesign Special
Ed Teachers
SE
ALL
Admin, SpEd,
Region I
Aug-May Sign In Evaluation Form Staff Development
MUSIC 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared
for a post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student achievement. Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS
FSL
Strategy 1
Regular weekly movement activity to
Include repetition until mastery. Orff-
Schoolwork
TEKS
MENC
National
standards
K-1 Teacher Aug- May TIR
LOCAL STATE COMP
Science music CDs
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observation
HQS
FSL
Regular sight reading practice for purpose of rhythm reading
for language patterns.
TEKS
MENC
National
standards
3-5 Teacher Aug-
May
TIR
LOCAL
STATE COMP
Boom wackers
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observation
HQS Regular practice of music on a variety of instruments TEKS
MENC
National
standards
All Teacher Aug-
May
TIR
LOCAL
STATE COMP
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observation
HQS
PI FSL
Create a Choir of voices and instruments for public
performances
Superstars, Christmas Program, Veteran’s Day, Talent Show
TEKS MENC National standards
2-5 Teacher Aug- May TIR LOCAL
STATE COMP
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observation
HQS Coordination of Scope & Sequence to reinforce concepts
through music (Acquisition of relevant multimedia software)
TEKS
MENC
National
standards
K-5
Teacher Aug- May TIR Local State comp
Student Participation Lesson Plan
Observation
LIBRARY 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared
for a post-secondary education.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess.
Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS CURRICULUM INTEGRATION:
Provide instruction for students on
Library Skills using Weslaco Independent
School District’s Library Information
Skills Checklist: A Scope and Sequence
with a focus on using the Library Catalog, Library webpage, Internet and electronic databases for the upper grades and story elements and alphabetizing skills for the lower grades
TEKS
STAAR
ALL Librarian Aug- May Library staff
Library books and related
resources
Observation of
school- wide
participation
Lesson Plans
Monthly Reports
HQS Promote Literature Appreciation by following the new
adopted District Reading/Language Arts program
Appreciation through
Genre studies
Celebration of:
Children’s Book Week
Read Across America
National Library Week
TEKS STAAR
ALL Librarian
Aug- May Library staff
Bulletin Board Displays
Genre Studies using Library books
Library lessons
Observation of
Individual student
participation
Lesson Plans
Monthly Reports
HQS Participation in reading incentive programs:
Accelerated Reader/MyOnReading
Texas Bluebonnet Award Books
2 x 2 Reading State List
Book Fairs
Istation
TEKS STAAR
ALL Librarian
Aug- May Library staff
Bulletin Board Displays
Genre Studies using
Library books
Library lessons
Observation of
Individual student
participation
Lesson Plans
Monthly Reports
HQS Author visit(s) Library
Standar ds
ALL Librarian Aug- May Author Student participation Author presentation
materials
HQS Implement new emerging technologies TEKS ALL Librarian
CTS
Aug-May Library Staff, Librarian and CTS Student Participation Monthly Reports
PD Provide staff development on the Region
One Electronic Databases and the use of the
Library Web page.
TEKS/
STAAR
ALL Librarian Sept.- May Librarian
Computers
Staff Dev.
Sign In Sheets
Monthly Reports
HQS Maintain Library Web Page Library
standards
ALL Librarian Sept.- May Librarian Library Web Page Usage
HQS Provide equal, open and flexible access to personnel,
technology and resources.
Library
Standards
ALL Librarian Aug- May Library Staff Hours of operation Monthly report
HQS Open Library to students at least 8 ½
hours each day
Library
standards
ALL Librarian Aug- May Library staff Hours of operation Monthly report
HQS Follow a rotation schedule of library classes for students. ALL Aug- May Library staff Schedule of classes Lesson Plans
Monthly report
LIBRARY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Set up physical arrangement of furniture and space to allow for individuals, small groups and large groups to use the library simultaneously.
TEKS STAAR ALL Librarian Aug. - May Librarian Observation of physical
layout and traffic
patterns
Evaluation tool from Standards for Texas School Library Programs
Maintain the library open before and after school and
during the lunch periods.
TEKS
STAAR
ALL Librarian Aug. - May Library staff, statistics report,
campus
curriculum and library scope
and sequence
End of year
statistics report
Evaluation tool from Standards for Texas School Library Programs
HQS Identify gaps in the collection in order to
purchase new materials.
TEKS
STAAR
ALL Librarian Aug. -
May
Librarian End of year statistics
report
Evaluation tool from Standards for Texas School Library Programs
HQS Use the C.R.E.W. method (Continuous
Review and Evaluation for Weeding) TEKS/
STAAR
ALL Librarian Aug- May Librarian & Library Staff Monthly Report Collection
Age Report Evaluation tool
from Standards for
Texas Library
Program
HQS PI
Provide Family Literacy Nights to encourage
Parent/Child reading at home TEKS/
STAAR
ALL Librarian and
CIF Aug. - May Librarian and CIF Local, TIR,
TIM, State Comp.,
Flexible schedule;
sign in sheets
Increase student circulation of materials by
5%. TEKS/
STAAR
ALL Librarian Aug- May Library Staff Monthly Report Circulation
Statistics Report
HQS Implement a collaborative instructional program integrating
library lieteracy & literature skills with classroom curriculum
TEKS
STAAR
All Librarian
CIF
Aug-May Library Staff, Genre & Poetry Studies
Student Participation
Books/lesson
Monthly Reports lesson
Plans
HQS Spelling Bee at campus level and district level TEKS ALL Librarian Aug-May Librarian, Library Staff and Campus Staff
Student participation Sign in Sheets
QUEST/UIL 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1, 3, 5, 6 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared for a
post-secondary education.
All staff will meet highly qualified standards as established by federal and state mandates
Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.
WISD will establish, maintain, and support technological resources to innovate and enhance instruction in order to reach student
achievement
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS
FSL
Gifted and Talented students will receive instruction through the QUEST program in units on:
Project Based Learning
Technology/Moodle
LEGO We Do
Texas Performance Standards Project
NXT Robotics
Independent Investigation Method
STAAR GT Teacher
Administration
Aug – May Audio/visual equip. Digital cameras Flip video camera NTX Kits
Dell Laptop Color Printer
Lego Robotics Kits
TIR/TIM
Federal
Teacher evaluations TEA Performance Standards
Unit Plans
Quest Expos
KWES
HQS
FSL
Provide GT screening for all nominated students
STAAR ALL Teacher AP Review Committee
Oct – Dec Testing Materials Assessment results Nomination forms,
student profiles
HQS FSL PD
Staff development on:
Project Based Learning
Technology Conference
GT Hours GT Teacher Administration Region One WISD PD
Oct – May Tittle II Part A Staff Dev. Evaluations Staff Dev.
Evaluations
HQS
FSL
Students will participate in auditions for various
academic areas of UIL to form a team to compete. The
teams are:
English Storytelling (2 -3)
Number Sense (4-5)
Spelling (3-5)
Oral Reading (4-5)
Ready Writing (3-4)
Creative writing (2)
Art Smart (4-5)
Maps, Charts and Graphs (5)
Chess Puzzles (2-5)
Music Memory (2-5)
O ALL Teachers
UIL
coordinator Asst. Principal
Administration
Sep – Dec Local
UIL Study Materials
Assessment results Attendance Rosters
Assessment results
HQS FSL Compete in Campus Meet O ALL Teachers
UIL
coordinator Asst. Principal
Administration
Nov. Local
UIL Study Materials
Assessment results Attendance Rosters
Assessment results
HQS FSL Advancing students compete at district level O ALL Teachers
UIL
coordinator Asst. Principal
Administration
Dec. Awards Study documents Testing materials
Assessment results Attendance Rosters
Assessment results
HQS FSL Reward and recognize students
achievements:
Assemblies
Ribbons
O ALL
UIL
Participants
Teachers
UIL
coordinator Asst. Principal
Administration
Nov & May Awards Study documents
Testing materials
Assessment results
HQS FSL TIR TIM PI
Provide field trips for students that tie in to curriculum
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
Texas State History Museum
The Thinkery
Austin Science and Nature
O Quest Teachers
Administration
Feb. State Gifted and Talented Classwork Lesson Plans Travel Vouchers
COUNSELING 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 1, 4 All students will be provided with a high-quality education through effective programs to complete high school and to be prepared
for a post-secondary education.
WISD will promote and sustain partnerships between the home, school, and community to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive lifelong personal, social, academic, and career choices. Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess.
Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS Continue Implementation of SHARE Process STAAR
IRI
O
ALL Administration Counselors Teachers
Aug – May ARD, 504 Committee Follow up to ARD Classroom teacher reports
SHARE Documentation
HQS Promote Higher Education
Launching Leadership
O ALL Staff Aug – May Counselors Scholarship Fund
HQS
FSL
Promote safe and drug free schools
DAVE
Red Ribbon Week
Just Say “No” Week
O ALL Counselors
Administrators
Staff
Aug – May Federal Funds
Ribbons, wrist bands,
posters, banner
Poster Contest
Door Contest
Guest speakers
Theme week
Lesson Plans
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 4 WISD will promote and sustain partnerships between the home, school, and community to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make positive lifelong personal, social, academic, and career choices. Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 95% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, Istation and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
HQS PI FSL
Parents Specialist will network with others specialists to plan, organize, and teach parent classes and workshops for parents
HQS PI
FSL
Parent Specialist and Community Assistants will recruit, retain and recognize parent volunteers, providing leadership skills, mentoring/tutoring programs as parents become role models in the schools and at home.
Title I
Guidelines
ED P.I. Coord.
P. Specialist
Community Assistance
Sept – May Parent Survey SWR
SRI
LEP-Data
Bilingual
Attendance Logs/Brochures/ Flyers Investigations Agendas
HQS PI FSL
Campus will conduct Reading Projects to enhance reading skills for at-risk students that are reading below grade level, have been retained & did not pass the STAAR..
LET
Dual Lagn.
Prog.
M Independent Lang. Arts
Consultants
Sept – May TIR
TIM
State Comp.
TPRI Wood
Cox Munoz
Test Migrant
Data
Six Weeks Reports
HQS PI FSL
Parent Spec. and com. Asst. will schedule meetings for parents from a Cluster-of Schools to discuss NCLB Act, student progress, test results and Title I Standards
STAAR ALL Community Assistants
Program Coordinator
Sept – May Community Assistants
Program Coordinator
Evaluations Evaluations
MIGRANT 2015-2016 Student Achievement Improvement Plan
Strategies Status
Mid Year End of Year
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
Addressed Yes No Needs Strength Yes No
(circle one)
District Goal: 4 All students will receive support to minimize social and/or economic barriers in an effort to maximize student personal and academic achievement.
Performance Objective (measurable): All student populations will achieve 80% mastery on all STAAR tests
Summative Evaluation: STAAR results, TELPAS, TPRI and OEY evaluations
SW
Strategies
Needs
Assess. Special
Pops.
Person(s) Responsible
Timeline
Start/End Resources: Human/
Material/Fiscal
Formative
Evaluation
(monitored)
Documentation
RS
HQS
M
FSL
All Migrant Students will be provided with the opportunity to
develop the following reading skills throughout the school
year:
Fluency
Phonemic awareness
FQR
Main Idea
Forming Generalizations
Drawing Inferences
Vocabulary Dev.
STAAR
District
Benchmark
TPRI/TE
JAS LEE
SRI
CBA
Weekly
Test
M CIF Teacher Migrant Tutors
Aug – May TIM (Guided Reading, NJWPT
Strategies/Materials, Leveled Texts A-P, Phonics (CEI)); Build Up Readers Migrant Assitants
iPads
90 wpm or higher o fluency reading rates; 85%; progress reports; district benchmarks; CBA
Reading Rates/Logs Writing folders Report Cards, CAR Sessions
RS
HQS
M
FSL
PFS Students will be tutored on a daily basis by an
instructional assistant. Academic educational equipment
(Leapfrog), Imagine Learning
PFS
M
Instructional Assistants
CIF
Aug – May Migrant Director
TIM
TIM Strategist
Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning
Scholastic Book
KINEO tablets
Migrant Contract Log
RS
HQS
M
FSL
All Migrant Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop their writing, math, science, and social studies skills throughout the year using Imagine Learning and achiever online curriculum including the use of iPads.
STAAR
Benchmark
TPRI/TE
JAS LEE
SRI
CBA
Weekly
Test
M CIF
Teacher
Migrant Tutors
Aug – May TIM
(District Math Workbooks,
NJWPT Strategies/Materials
and workbooks;
Migrant Assistants, content
area consultants)
Progress reports; district
benchmarks; CBA
Writing Folders District Benchmark Results Student displays at the Science/Social Student Fairs
RS
HQS
M
FSL
PD
All staff will receive staff development as needed to ensure understanding of content and information
Teacher
Survey
M CIF
Local/State Consultants
Aug – May
TIM;
Content Area
Consultants/Materials
Progress reports; district
benchmarks; CBA
Writing Folders District Benchmark Results Student displays at the Science/Social Studies Fairs