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♦ All students are our first priority. ♦ All students will be supported by the essential partnership of staff, family

and community so they may become lifelong learners. ♦ All students will be given experiences and guidance from staff, family

and community to discover and develop their individual capabilities. ♦ All students must become responsible, ethical and productive members

of society. ♦ All students are capable of achieving their full potential when supported

by staff, family and community. ♦ All students will increase achievement when they are taught by highly

qualified teachers using the academic content-area standards.

The Woodridge Local School District exists to create a sense of community and to meet the needs of our diverse student population as we strive for academic excellence.

Guiding our Youth,

Preparing for the Future, Learning for a Lifetime.

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Woodridge Local Schools Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)

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The Board of Education (BOE) of the Woodridge Local Schools on October 8, 2013, endorsed Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school.

Section 1: Rigor and Relevance The four school sites in the Woodridge Local Schools continue to align their building plans to the district’s K-12 plan. The first section of the district and building plans focuses on supporting the BOE goal of expanding and enhancing rigor and relevance throughout the district. Among the questions addressed by the district CIP team was why do we intend to expand and enhance rigor and relevance. A review of trend data sources was then used to determine rationales for continuous improvement efforts in each of the following strategic areas:

• all aspects of 21st century technology including keyboarding and other computer skills; • gaps in student achievement among subgroup populations; • time and time management; • student achievement results including all measures in the new state report card; • Ohio’s Learning Standards as demonstrated by the revised curriculum maps.

Three objectives were then determined. These objectives are intended to demonstrate what success would look like throughout the K-12 system. Objective 1: Teachers will ensure at least one year’s growth for all subgroups in reading and math with a reduction of achievement gaps among all subgroups. To support the attainment of this objective, educators will receive enhanced student demographic information to identify student subgroups and service delivery models. Professional development will continue to be provided on changes to the state report card with emphasis on the growth and progress measures. Professional development and resources will also be provided related to increasing student success through instruction and assessment. This objective will ensure at least a year’s growth for all subgroups with a reduction in subgroup achievement gaps. The application side of learning will be enhanced through greater appreciation of background experiences such as field trips and mentoring. Objective 2: Teachers will evaluate the rigor, relevance, and opportunity of all scheduled educational programs and adjust allocations of time and time management as needed. To support the attainment of this objective, intervention and enrichment (I/E time) will continue to be provided for all student subgroup members. Programs to address the need for 21st century keyboarding and computer skills – and the role of cursive handwriting – will be implemented. The allocation of resources (personnel and equipment) needed for the state testing window will be reviewed and improved. Co-teaching and teacher collaboration will continue. Time for planning and preparation for instruction and assessment will be reviewed. Recommendations for adjustments in all of these areas are possible.


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Objective 3: All personnel in all departments and grade levels will review the cross building content delivery and the effectiveness of content approaches and tools. To support the attainment of this objective, multiple K-12 data sources including classroom, district, and state assessments will be reviewed and analyzed. Recommendations for adjustments will be made.

Section 2: Opportunity The next section of the district CIP focuses on multiple layers of opportunity, as stated in BOE Goal Statement 3. A review of trend data sources was then used to determine rationales for continuous improvement efforts in each of the following strategic areas:

• the effectiveness of BOE community based communications; • gaps in student achievement among state report card subgroup populations; • school approaches; • diversity initiatives to ensure increased opportunity for all students; • student success in emerging subgroup populations including Gifted and students with 504

accommodation plans; • 21st century technology and needed support systems; • Response to Intervention (RtI); • College and Career Readiness.

Seven objectives were then determined. These objectives are intended to demonstrate what success would look like throughout the K-12 system. Objective 1: Students will be able to use technology effectively and efficiently for various learning purposes. To support the attainment of this objective, an aligned technology plan will be created and implemented that will address the need for a systematic approach to the teaching and learning of keyboarding, navigation, publication, sending and retrieving information, and storing and organizing information. Opportunities for technology use for students will be integrated into content instruction, navigation instruction, keyboarding skill development, academic exploration and research, etc. All technology initiatives will be reviewed, and Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) opportunities will be investigated and potentially expanded. Objective 2: Teachers will continue to focus efforts on the implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI), both academic and behavioral. To support the attainment of this objective, the RtI academic framework will continue to be implemented. Increased student academic success will be measured through local and state data sources. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) training is a prevention-oriented way of adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions to improve academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.


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Objective 3: Teachers will meet the learning needs of all subgroups and ensure at least one year’s growth for all students, including those subgroups not defined by law. To support the attainment of this objective, student subgroup data will be reviewed and analyzed. The state report card lists ten subgroups defined by law that determine racial, socio-economic, and learning data. The needs of students in emerging subgroups will be met. All students will be provided information and guidance related to the opportunities within the Six District Educational Compact. Enrollment of Woodridge High School students in Woodridge-based Six District Educational Compact programs will be increased. Overall enrollment of Woodridge High School students in other Six District Educational Compact programs will also be increased. Objective 4: Educators will increase parent involvement and provide learning opportunities for parents and families. To support the attainment of this objective, parents and families will continue to be educated about the importance of home responsibilities for success at each grade level. Homework completion, study skills and vocabulary development, and content specific learning strategies remain important for student success. Parent and child educational opportunities should be enhanced. The effectiveness of parent and family communication tools (Progress Book, Blackboard Connect, and Remind 101) should be monitored. A “Welcome to Woodridge” tri-fold flyer that explains available resources should be developed for parents new to the district. Objective 5: The district and buildings will continually improve communication with the community at large. To support the attainment of this objective, adult education opportunities should be offered. Communication with community members who are not parents or associated with the schools must be improved. District communication tools such as The Bugle should continue to be measured for quality, effectiveness, and distribution purposes. Every edition of The Bugle and the district calendars are posted on the district website. The effectiveness of the district website and use of other social media should be measured. Objective 6: The district will design and implement College and Career Readiness programming in collaboration with the Six District Educational Compact and Summit Education Initiative. To support this objective, district administrators will work to strengthen relationships and building new ones with College and Career programming partners in an effort to enhance existing initiatives and to build new programs to support career awareness goals district-wide. Goals would include increasing Woodridge student participation in Compact Career Programs as well as developing new career pathway opportunities for students at WMS and WHS. Objective 7: Appropriate computer technology, tools, and connectivity will be available for student and staff use district-wide. In an effort to maximize the integration of technology district-wide, the district will create and implement an instructional technology integration plan that will provide appropriate hardware, access to grade level and age appropriate applications and software, and connectivity district-wide. Professional development, policy revisions, expectations, infrastructure enhancements, and hardware purchasing plans will be developed.


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Building Alignment Components

Woodridge Primary School ................................ 5 Woodridge Intermediate School ........................ 14 Woodridge Middle School .................................. 23 Woodridge High School ..................................... 32


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Primary School

Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Teachers will ensure at least one year’s growth for all subgroups in reading and math with a reduction of achievement gaps among all subgroups.

Action Steps Person Responsible Timeline Resources

Receive enhanced student demographic information to meet the needs of identified student subgroups and continually improve service delivery

• EMIS Coordinator • Building Principal

• On-Going • EMIS information

Provide professional development and resources on how staff can assist student success through instruction and assessment

• District Leadership • Principal • Director of Technology • Teachers

• On-Going • In-Service Days • Staff Meetings • Time for PD

Disseminate and share data/results of Third Grade Reading OAA Fall/Spring Scores and Math OAA Scores

• Director of Academic Services • Principal • Teachers

• On-Going • Collegial Meetings • OAA Scores

Administer and proctor “Practice Reading Test” to second grade students for a minimum of 1 hour in the Spring, providing no assistance to the students.

• Principal • Teachers

• Spring 2015

• Practice Tests • Time

Implement strategies learned from diversity initiatives on how to better serve under resourced students.

• Principal • Staff

• On-Going • Time

Continue to provide on-site PD on how to help under resourced students.

• Diversity Initiatives Facilitator • Principal

• On-Going • Time • Subs

Implement reading curriculum that better addresses the needs of all students (Enrichment, On-level, Remediation)

• Director of Academic Services • Principal • Teachers

• On-Going • Time • Subs • Materials

Provide background experiences to students (Field trips, mentoring).



Provide “hidden rules” knowledge to students.

• Principal • Staff



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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Primary School

Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 2: Teachers will evaluate the rigor, relevance, and opportunity of all scheduled educational programs and adjust allocations of time and time management as needed.


Provide professional development on how to effectively use time and teach strategies during Intervention/Enrichment block


• On-Going • Time to plan for I/E

Continue to teach cursive writing at Grade 2.

• Teachers • On-Going • Time

Increase amount of time spent on teaching the writing process.

• Teachers • On-Going • Time

Make daily schedule to allow for more time for collaboration


• Spring 2014 • Time • Schedule


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Primary School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 3: All personnel in all departments and grade levels will review the cross building content delivery and the effectiveness of content approaches and tools.


Second Grade teachers will meet with Third Grade Teachers and make recommendations for adjustments/improvements.

• Principals • Teachers

• Spring 2015 • Time

Special Education teachers at WPS will meet with Special Education teachers at WIS and make recommendations for adjustments/improvements.


• Winter 2015 • Spring 2015

• Time

Unified Arts teachers at WPS will meet with Unified Arts teachers at WIS and make recommendations for adjustments/improvements.


• Spring 2015 • Time


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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge Primary School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Students will be able to use technology effectively and efficiently for various learning purposes.


Provide professional development for staff on technology that can be used to enhance learning and instruction on specific devices that work in a primary aged environment

• Technology Director • Technology Assistant • Tech-savvy Teachers

• On-Going • Research on best practices

• Time for attendance of workshops

• Subs

Continue to provide basic keyboarding and computer skills to students

• Library Tutor • District Librarian

• On-Going • No additional resources needed

Provide opportunities for technology use for students (integrated into instruction or content, instruction in navigation and keyboarding skills, exploration in academic areas, research, etc.)

• Technology Director • Technology Assistant • Teachers • Library Tutor

• On-Going • Research on best practices

• Time for attendance of workshops

• Subs


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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge Primary School

Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 2: Teachers will continue to focus efforts on the implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI), both academic and behavioral.


Use data from the completed PBIS survey to create an effective program.

• Principal • Teachers • Staff

• On-Going • PBIS Survey

Research and improve Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)


• On-Going • PBIS research and training

Continue monthly school-wide spirit assemblies recognizing winners of the Principal’s Club, Students of the Month, First in Math, Beautiful Behavior and Golden Spatula


• On-Going • Time • Prizes • Certificates

Review OLWEUS class meetings and resources to insure effectiveness and frequency of meetings

• Principal • Teachers • Guidance Counselor

• On-Going • Time • Resources being

used

Provide PD on how to help students demonstrate desirable deportment


• On-Going • Time • Substitutes


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Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 3: Teachers will meet the learning needs of all subgroups and ensure at least one year’s growth for all students, including those subgroups not defined by law.


Research and implement how to best meet the needs of every student.

• District Leadership • Principal • Teachers

• On-Going • Time • Research Based

Strategies


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Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 4: Educators will increase parent involvement and provide learning opportunities for parents and families.


Educate parents about the importance of home responsibilities for success at each grade level (homework, study skills, vocabulary, content specific learning strategies)


• On-Going • Letters • Phone Calls • Emails • Meetings • Information from

grade level teachers of specific expectations

Implement school-wide Repeated Reading with incentive to families


• On-Going • Time • Books • Repeated Reading

Log

Provide Parent/Child educational opportunities (i.e. Dr. Seuss Literacy Night and Math Night)

• Principal • Teachers • Director of

Academic Services

• Spring 2015 • Time to plan • Funding for materials

and resources

Communicate information to parents via technology and traditional means (i.e. Blackboard Connect, Remind 101, Welcome to Woodridge tri-fold, website, letters, good notes, phone calls)


• On-Going • Time • Resources

Educate parents about the Third Grade Reading Guarantee at our K-3 Literacy Night

• Director of Academic Services

• Principal



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Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 5: The district and buildings will continually improve communication with the community at large.


Increase information sent every month from WPS for The Bugle



Continue updating the website with information pertinent to WPS


• On-Going Time


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Intermediate School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Teachers will ensure at least one year’s growth for all subgroups in reading and math with a reduction of achievement gaps among all subgroups.


Provide professional development to staff and parents on changes to state report card, student growth, and student progress factors

• District Leadership • Principal

• On-Going • Time • Data

Provide professional development and/or resources for instruction and assessment


• Staff meetings • Collegial meetings • In-Service days

• Time • Funding • Research

Receive enhanced student demographic information to meet the needs of identified student subgroups and continually improve service delivery

• EMIS Coordinator • Building Principal

• On-Going • EMIS information

Research how best to meet the needs of our diverse population and subgroups



Provide opportunities for continuing student education outside of the school day


• HAC - Sept - May • Chess Club – Oct

- May • After School Math

Tutoring - Nov – April

• After School Reading Tutoring – Jan – April

• Time • Funding • Activity Bus • Volunteers


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Intermediate School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 2: Teachers will evaluate the rigor, relevance, and opportunity of all scheduled educational programs and adjust allocations of time and time management as needed.


WIS SPED teachers will meet with WMS SPED teachers to discuss caseloads and student needs

• SPED Teachers • 5th Grade staff • SPED Collegial Chair

Person

• March of each school year

• Staff • Substitutes

Literacy Task Force and Literacy Committee will be created to review and select a rigorous and relevant Literacy Curriculum



• 2014 school year • Implementation

2014-2015 school year

• Task Force members

• Time • Research

Math Task Force and Math Committee will be created to review and select a rigorous and relevant Math Curriculum



• 2014 school year • Implementation

2015-16 school year

• Task Force members

• Time • Research

Scheduling committee will meet to create and review master schedule

• Principal • Scheduling Committee

Members

• End of each school year

• Time


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Intermediate School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 3: All personnel in all departments and grade levels will review the cross building content delivery and the effectiveness of content approaches and tools.


Review and recommend new programs in English Language Arts



• Review 2013-2014 school year

• Implement 2014-2015 school year

• Volunteer teachers to pilot

• Committee • Resources • Cross-grade level

meeting time

Review and recommend new programs in Math



• Review 2014-2015 school year


• Volunteer teachers to pilot


meeting time

Review and recommend new programs in Social Studies



• On-Going • Volunteer teachers to pilot


meeting time


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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge Intermediate School

Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Students will be able to use technology effectively and efficiently for various learning purposes.


Provide Professional Development on opportunities for technology use for students (how it looks in the classrooms; BYOT, specific devices, research, background knowledge building) in all subject areas

• Technology Staff • Teachers who are experts

or willing to share

• On-Going • Presenters • Research into current

and best practices surrounding technology usage

• Conference and workshop attendance

Utilize Library class once per month for instruction of keyboarding and computer skills

• Library Tutor • District Librarian

• Beginning in January 2014 in grades 3 - 5

• Resources that are free and readily available

• Schedule for homeroom teachers

• Computer lab access • Properly functioning

technology on all computers


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Investigate ways to meet the needs of all learners (Gifted, At Level, etc.) within our I/E block and make recommendations

• Teachers • Investigate and attempt new practices during the 2013-2014 school year

• Make school-wide modifications for the 2014-2015 school year

• Time • Ideas • Pilot teachers • Resources • Planning time

Investigate HQT certification for Gifted

• Director of Pupil Services

• Teachers • ESC

• Prior to the 2014-2015 school year

• Funding • Time • Interested

teachers

Review criteria for participation in the Big Brothers program

• Principal • Guidance Counselor • At-Risk Coordinator • Teachers


• Criteria

Investigate what staff is currently using for class meetings and modify the OLWEUS curriculum at each grade level since curriculum does not change across years

• Director of Pupil Services

• Principal • Homeroom

Teachers • Guidance Counselor


• On-Going

• Resources

Continue positive behavior initiatives (Bulldog Bucks, Bulldog Pride Points, Bulldog Pride Assemblies, Book Bug, Positive Office Referrals, Barking Bulldog cards, Family Calling, etc.)

• Principal • Teachers • Guidance Counselor • PTO

• On-Going • Paper • Books • Funding for

postage • Time


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Identify students in each subgroup and provide that information to necessary staff

• EMIS Coordinator • Principal

• On-Going • DASL reports and EMIS

• Paper

Investigate ways to provide background experiences to students who are in need by using field trips (out of school, virtual, in the school) and/or I/E

• Teachers • Outside agencies • PTO

• On-Going • Resources • Funding • Time • Planning with tutors

Investigate new academic content series or Supplementals including, but not limited to (Harcourt, Scott-Foresman, Scholastic, Everyday Math, Science A-Z, First in Math, etc.)



• On-Going • Funding • Time • Resources

Provide professional development on best teaching practices and 21st century learning objectives

• District Leadership • Principal • ESC • Presenters

• Best practices - 2013-2014 school year

• 21st century learning objectives 2014-2015 school year

• Funding • Time to implement • Presenters


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Educate parents about the importance of home responsibilities for success at each grade level (homework, study skills, content specific strategies)

• Principal • Teachers • PTO

• On-Going • Time to create responsibilities at each grade level

• Time for meetings • Tips on bringing parents in • Funding

Provide Parent/Child Education Opportunities (Literacy Night, Goodies with Grownups, Math Night, etc.)



• Two events in the Spring of 2014

• Funding • Time • Resources

Continue using technology and other resources as a tool to share student information with parents (Remind 101, Progress Book, Blackboard, Woodridge brochures, Family Calling, Barking Bulldogs, website)

• Principal • EMIS Coordinator • Teachers

• On-Going • Funding • Time

Modify our beginning of the year paperwork procedures

• Principal • Teachers • Office Staff • BOE Staff

• 2014 school year • Paper • Time

Parents will receive Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans for any child who is “not on track” in Reading as of September 30

• Principal • Teachers • Title Tutors

• Test prior to September 30 of each year

• Plan created within 60 days of testing

• Plan updated each quarter and sent home in report cards

• STAR or other diagnostic assessment

• Time

Parents will be provided with correspondence and information about the TGRG after the Fall Reading OAA results are returned

• Principal • Director of

Academic Services • Secretary

• Letter sent home to each parent who is in danger of retention within 30 days of receiving results

• Evening presentation for parents planned in the winter

• OAA results • Parent evening

Reading instruction time will increase for students in danger of retention after the Fall OAA results are returned

• Teacher • Title Tutors • After school Tutors

• November - April • Staff • Instructional materials • Time


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Continue sending information for The Bugle articles

• WIS staff • On-Going • Time • Monthly staff sign-up

Continue updating Woodridge website with important information, calendar events, teacher websites, etc.

• WIS Staff • Technology Director

• On-Going • Time • Internet access

Continue utilizing Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)

• Principal • On-Going • Time • Internet access


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge Middle School



Receive enhanced student demographic information to identify student subgroups and determine instructional services

• EMIS Coordinator • Principals • Teachers

• On-Going • Spreadsheet of identified students

Use targeted data to provide instruction, interventions, and enrichment

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers

• On-Going • Educational materials based on data

• STARS and OAA data • Enhanced demographic

information

Provide professional development on changes in the report card and to growth/progress

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers • Outside Resources

• On-Going • Workshops • Conferences • Presenters

Provide professional development to promote positive co-teaching relationships



Provide professional development for staff based on best current practices and 21st century learning objectives




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Review the data of the STARS and OAA data to determine the effectiveness of Interventions for those students receiving remediation services


• On-Going • Data of STARS and OAA

Evaluate the relevance of enrichment activities through qualitative measures


• On-Going • Survey

Evaluate the effectiveness of current co-teaching practices using quantitative and qualitative data


• On-Going • Co-teaching effectiveness scale

Make annual recommendations and adjustments to the building’s master schedule based on qualitative and quantitative data from previous action steps


• On-Going • Data from previous action steps


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Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 3: All personnel in all departments and grade levels will review the cross building content delivery and the effectiveness of content approaches and tools.


Review programs and interventions in English Language Arts and make adjustments and recommendations as needed





meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Math and make adjustments and recommendations as needed


• Principals Teachers



meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Social Studies and make adjustments and recommendations as needed





meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Science and make adjustments and recommendations as needed





meeting time

Review and make recommendations for programs in related arts



• On-Going • Review 2013-2014 school year



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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge Middle School

Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Students will be able to use technology effectively and efficiently for various learning purposes.


Provide opportunities for technology use for students by integrating into instruction, navigating, keyboarding, exploration in academic areas, and research

• District Leadership • Principals • Technology Director • Teachers

• On-going • Computers • Chrome Books • IPad cart • Student owned

resources


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• Principals • Teachers • Staff


Use professional development time to develop the enrichment/exploratory activities


• On-going • Materials for enrichment

• Exploratory activities will vary depending on the activity and number of students

Investigate ways to meet the needs of all learners (Gifted, At Level, etc.) within our I/E block and make recommendations


• On-Going • Time • Ideas • Pilot teachers • Resources • Planning time • Six District Compact

Review criteria for participation in the Big Brothers program

• Guidance Counselor • At-Risk Coordinator • Principals • Teachers


• Criteria

Review the OLWEUS curriculum at each grade level since curriculum does not change across years

• Homeroom teachers • Guidance Counselor • Principals


• On-Going

• Resources

Develop positive behavior incentive beyond what we currently have (PAW Award, attendance, Honor Roll, Merit Roll, Students of the Month, Rotary, HERO)

• Principals • Teachers • Guidance Counselor • PSO

• On-Going • Paper • Books • Funding for postage • Time


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Meet the needs of all learners within subgroups as defined by law


• On-going • Expand opportunities for intervention into existing schedule

• IAT/RtI • Field Trips • HAC • Extra-Curricular

Activities and Clubs • Guest Speakers • Career Exploration

Field Experiences • Six District Compact

Meet the needs of Gifted learners, high-achievers, average achievers, 504 students, lowest 20%


• On-going • Expand opportunities for enrichment into existing schedule

• On-line courses, PLATO

• Field Trips • Extra-Curricular

Activities and Clubs • Guest Speakers • Career Exploration

Field Experiences • Six District Compact


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Educate parents about the importance of home responsibilities for success at each grade level


• On-going • Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Open House • Informational Nights • Bugle • Web Site • Guest Speakers in evening • PSO • Community Day • Blackboard Connect • Progress Book • Remind 101

Provide Parent/Child education opportunities



• Open House • Informational Nights • Bugle • Web Site • Guest Speakers in evening • PSO • Community Day • Blackboard Connect • Progress Book • Remind 101 • Adult Education

Opportunities to bring parents into building


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Research how to implement and provide Adult Education Opportunities


• 2014-2016 • District financial assistance • Grants for community

education • Non-profit organizations • Community resources • Technology and equipment • Calendar • Web Site • Social Media

Increase communication with community members that are not parents associated with schools



education • Non-profit organizations • Community resources • Technology and equipment • Community newsletter • Preferred mailing/

Blackboard Connect • Partnership with community

organizations and private schools

• Calendar • Web Site • Social Media


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Provide professional development and resources on assisting student success through instruction and assessment

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers • Support Services

• On-Going • PD Articles • Staff Meetings • Workshops • IAT and RtI • Outside workshops/Release Time • Collegial Planning • Support Services

Receive demographic information to identify student subgroups and determine instructional services

• EMIS Coordinator • Principals • Teachers

• On-Going • STARS, OGT, EVAAS, ODE, and Report Card Data information distributed to staff.

Provide professional development based on current best practices and 21st Century Learning objectives

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers • ESC • Outside Resources

• On-Going • Committees • Surveys • Student performance data • Trend data • OTES and STARS Data • School behavior/discipline data • District financial assistance in

membership of professional organizations for staff

Provide professional development on changes in the ODE report card

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers • ESC

• On-Going • Consultant (Jim Zwisler) • PD articles • Staff meetings • Outside workshops/Release Time • Collegial Planning

Provide professional development to promote positive co-teaching relationships.




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Review the data of OGT and STARS to determine the effectiveness of remediation and enrichment (I/E time) for all students.


• On-Going • OGT • STARS • IAT/RtI • HAC • APEX • PSEO • AP and Honors courses • Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs

Evaluate current course offerings – Technology in curriculum, student handwriting, computer skills


• On-Going • Technology certification opportunities for students

• Business Fundamentals course by semester

• Incorporate hand writing assignments throughout the year

• Web Design courses • Incorporate technology into

curriculum through projects and presentations

Evaluate the effectiveness of current co-teaching practices using quantitative and qualitative data


• On-Going • PD Articles • Staff Meetings • Workshops/Release Time • Collegial Planning • Support Services • Exploration of resources by staff

Make annual recommendations and adjustments to the building’s master schedule based on qualitative and quantitative data from previous action steps


• On-Going • Committees • Surveys • Student performance and trend data • Student participation in activities • OTES Data • School behavior/discipline data


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Section 1: Rigor and Relevance – Woodridge High School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: We will continue to expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor and relevance to ensure all students can compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 3: All personnel in all departments and grade levels will review the cross building content delivery and the effectiveness of content approaches and tools.


Review programs and interventions in English Language Arts and make adjustments and recommendations as needed




meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Math and make adjustments and recommendations as needed




meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Social Studies and make adjustments and recommendations as needed




meeting time

Review programs and interventions in Science and make adjustments and recommendations as needed




meeting time

Review and make recommendations for electives in all subject areas


• On-Going • Review 2013-2014 school year



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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge High School Board Goal Statement 3: Expand and enhance our emphasis on rigor, relevance, and opportunity for all students to ensure that they can compete successfully beyond high school. Building Goal: Students will be provided with opportunities that will ensure they have the skills to compete successfully beyond high school. Objective 1: Students will be able to use technology effectively and efficiently for various learning purposes.


Provide professional development for staff based on best current practices and 21st century learning objectives


• On-going • Committees • Surveys • student performance data • trend data • OTES Data • school behavior/discipline data • Additional district financial assistance

for staff allocated for technology related professional development

Provide professional development for integrating technology with BYOT, possible 1:1 computing, Google Chrome, etc…


• 2014 - 2016 • Committees • Surveys • student performance data • trend data • OTES Data • Collegial Planning • Staff Meetings • Release Time • In-Service Days • Teacher facilitated PD • Grant Writing

Provide opportunities for technology use for students by integrating into instruction, navigating, keyboarding, exploration in academic areas, and research


• 2014 - 2016 • Incorporate I/E into existing schedule • IAT/RtI • Field Trips • HAC • APEX • PSEO • AP and Honors courses • Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs • Guest Speakers • Career Exploration Field Experiences


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Section 2: Opportunity – Woodridge High School




• Principals • Teachers • Staff


Research and improve Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Continue the RtI Process along with the IAT Process Continue with the HEART Committee and guest speakers/field trips for student body


• On-going • Committees • Student performance

data • Trend data • OGT • STARS • OTES Data • School behavior/

discipline data

Continue with the HEART Committee and guest speakers/field trips for student body.


• On-going • Committees • Student performance

data • Trend data • OTES Data • School behavior/

discipline data


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Meet the needs of all learners within subgroups as defined by law


• On-going • Incorporate intervention into existing schedule • IAT/RtI • Field Trips • HAC • APEX • PSEO • AP and Honors courses • Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs • Guest Speakers • Career Exploration Field Experiences

Meet the needs of gifted learners, high-achievers, average achievers, 504 students, lowest 20%


• On-going • Incorporate enrichment into existing schedule • On-line courses • Field Trips • PSEO • AP and Honors courses • Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs • Guest Speakers • Career Exploration Field Experiences

Provide all students with information and encourage visitation and participation in The Six District Educational Compact

• District Leadership • Principals • Teachers • Director of Six District

Compact

• On Going • Bio Med Lab • Six District visitations to WHS • WHS visitations to Six District Compact

programs • Six District Compact newsletters, web site,

and Program Description Guide • Provide Six District Compact Information to

students during school year and during class registration

• Provide opportunity for current WHS students to speak to students about their experience and participation in Six District Compact Programs

• Increase participation in The Six District Compact Programs at WHS and other locations


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Educate parents about the importance of home responsibilities for success at each grade level



• Open House • Informational Nights • Bugle • Web Site • Guest Speakers in evening • Community Day • Blackboard Connect • Twitter • Progress Book • Remind 101 • WSO

Provide Parent/Child education opportunities



• Open House • Informational Nights • Bugle • Web Site • Guest Speakers in evening • Community Day • Blackboard Connect • Twitter • Adult Education

Opportunities to bring parents into building


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Research how to implement and provide Adult Education Opportunities



education • Non-profit organizations • Community resources • Technology and equipment • Calendar • Web Site • Social Media

Increase communication with community members that are not parents associated with schools



education • Non-profit organizations • Community resources • Technology and equipment • Community newsletter • Preferred mailing/

Blackboard Connect • Partnership with community

organizations and private schools

• Calendar • Web Site • Social Media

woodridge local schools continuous improvement …

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