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AdvancED Standards FCS Departments

Purpose and DirectionGovernance and LeadershipTeaching and Assessing for LearningResources and Support SystemsUsing Results for Continuous Improvement

Educational LeadershipFacilities and OperationsFinance and OperationsFood and Nutrition ServicesHuman Resources

Public Information and CommunicationsSchool Safety and DisciplineSpecial EducationStudent Support ServicesSuperintendent

Teaching & LearningTechnology and Information ServicesTransportation

Continuous Improvement Goal AdvancED Standards Support from FCS Department(s)

Focus on classroom instruction by:

Planning & implementing research –based instructional strategies;

Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and,

Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,

all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher level.

Standard 3: Teaching & Assessing for Learning

Indicator 3.3: Teachers engage students in their learning through instructional strategies that ensure achievement of learning expectations.

Indicator 3.5: Teachers participate in collaborative learning communities to improve instruction and student learning.

Indicator 3.2: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice.

Teaching & Learning --- Specifically ELL Coordinator and Special Education Department: To help provide professional learning for general education teachers, and special education and ELL teachers, on best instructional practices for meeting these students’ learning needs.

Teaching & Learning--- To continue to provide professional learning and support for helping our teachers learn about, design, and implement high-leverage instructional strategies in their classrooms.

Human Resources, Teaching & Learning, and Special Education--- Continue to provide the personnel allotments needed to effectively work with and meet the needs of our growing English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, and Economically Disadvantaged students populations.

© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.

2014 -17 Executive SummarySchool Improvement Plan

School Name: Piney Grove Middle School

AdvancED Standards(check all that apply) Annual School Improvement

PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning, all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher level.

SMART Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 – 2015

Purpose and DirectionGovernance and Leadership

XTeaching and Assessing for LearningResources and Support SystemsUsing Results for Continuous Improvement

Actions, Strategies and Interventions

(Includes ProfessionalLearning Plan)

Impact on Student and Adult Behavior

(“If…then...” Statements)

Timeline

Resources Needed?Who is

Responsible?AdvancED Standard(s)

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 6th Grade

Warm-ups & mini-lessons over Greek/Latin root words, editing writing, and grammar

If we use warm-ups as mini lessons, then students will improve their writing and reading abilities.

Students' performance will be measured at 9 week intervals

Collaborative planning time as a subject/grade level

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS If students are provided with

the tools to measure their Progress Collaborative

planning time as a © 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.









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Responsible?

6th Grade Student Self-Assessments and

Reflection

progress in mastering standards, then they will obtain the ability to analyze areas of strength and weakness and self-direct learning towards standard mastery.

monitoring and reflection will be measured at the beginning and end of each unit of study.

subject/grade level and class time

AdvancED Standards(check all that apply)




SMART Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.







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Responsible?

Annual School Improvement PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning, all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher level.

SMART Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year:













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ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 7th Grade ACES Writing Process

If students use the ACES writing process, then they can demonstrate that they have mastered the writing standards as evidenced in a brief, constructed response.

Students' performance will be evaluated at the end of each unit through summative












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Responsible?assessments and performance-based projects. We will monitor and evaluate results with pre/post tests, summative writing assessments, district/county evaluations, formative assessments, and performance-based











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Responsible?assessments.

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 7th Grade Focused 40 Text Challenge

journaling If we implement Focused 40

Text Challenge journaling by requiring students to identify specific literary elements in his or her reading, then students will be able to apply and identify these elements in a variety of genres.

Students' performance will be evaluated each Friday through reading conferences between the teacher and the student. We will monitor and evaluate results with pre/post












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Responsible?unit reading tests.

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 8th Grade

CLOSE Reading & citing evidence from a text

If we use CLOSE reading strategies and require students to cite evidence, then students will be able to analyze and support what the text says, make inferences drawn from the text, and synthesize sources to construct cohesive writing.

Students' performance will be evaluated throughout the year using CLOSE readings at the end of each unit through summative assessments and performance-

Collaborative planning time as a subject/grade level.

All 8th grade ELA teachers

SPED and ESOL support teachers for 8th grade ELA











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Responsible?based projects.












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SMART Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year:





PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning, all to continuously improve instruction and move each







Timeline


Responsible?Actions, Strategies and

Interventions(Includes Professional

Learning Plan)



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ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 8th Grade Daily Grammar Practice If we implement daily

grammar practice activities as an instructional tool, then students will be able to analyze, understand, and apply the standard rules for English and improve their overall grammar skills.

Throughout the 2014 – 2015 school year



Break-out Sessions for Remediation & Enrichment

If we design and implement differentiated break-out sessions for remediation and enrichment based on individualized student needs, then we will see improvement in student performance and an increase in student growth percentiles for ELA.

Quarterly break-out sessions as needed





PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.

SMART Goal #2: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in MATH will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 73.5% to 76% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 - 2015







TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible?

AdvancED Standard(s)

MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Skill Checks If teachers administer skills checks an average of 2 per month for the school year, then students will improve and maintain computation skills and will improve student growth scores.

Aug-May Extra Collaborative planning time for data analysis

Teachers



PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s








MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Summarizing strategies If teachers use summarizing strategies during instruction, students will prioritize concepts and organize learning to make it relevant and will increase student growth scores.

Aug-May PL for ideas Vertical planning time Teachers

MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Writing in mathematics If teachers have students write to justify answers, keep journals, complete tasks, and include constructed responses on assessments, student will improve math communication skills and will increase student growth scores.

Aug-May Vertical planning time Professional Learning Teachers




SMART Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015. School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 - 2015









SCIENCE --- 6th Grade Incorporate frequent vocabulary

checks for understanding: Pre/Post Tests

Closure activities: closure cube, ticket out the door, Magnet summary and blooming sentences.

If the teachers incorporate more vocabulary checks for understanding, then the students will increase vocabulary competency and teachers will be able to identify struggling students.

Assess students with weekly vocabulary assessments and daily monitoring through class observations.

Two collaborative planning days, one per semester.

All Science teachers are responsible.

SCIENCE --- 6th Grade Provide a field trip for If teachers provide our

students with Field trip

will be Sixth grade science

teachers are © 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.



SMART Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.








students that will enrich and enhance the earth science standards taught in class.

academically-oriented experiences such as a field trip to Tellus Museum or the Sawnee Mountain Preserve, then our students will have more experiences that provide avenues to master the standards.

planned for Spring 2015.

responsible for planning and implementing the trip.

Resources needed:

Time to collaborate & plan together

SCIENCE --- 6th Grade Incorporate the use of visual aids and auditory text from online vocabulary learning sites such as Quizlet.com.

If students learn to use Quizlet to review and learn vocabulary, then they will have a visual

Students register for Quizlet during the

Students are responsible for registering on Quizlet and reviewing vocabulary












and auditory tool that is accessible to use anywhere there is internet connection.

month of August and practice vocabulary with visual images all year.

regularly. Teachers are responsible for uploading vocabulary text with relevant images.














SMART Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015. School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year:




















SCIENCE --- 7th Grade Vocabulary Strategy: Foldables & Graphic Organizers

If students create and use foldables with key vocabulary terms & student created illustrations, then improved mastery of science vocabulary will increase SGPs.

Implement over entire school year.

Assess in 8th grade when

Time to plan new ways to incorporate folders/graphic organizers.

All teachers will implement and assess.



PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and








SGPs are available

SCIENCE --- 7th Grade Coordinate and implement outside learning time schedule for ELL, SWD and ED students. This includes GT, LST and Wednesday work days in literacy.

If students participate in activities outside of regular science class (literacy, GT, Wed. Work Day), then the mean SGP for these students will increase.

Implement over entire school year.

Assess in 8th grade when SGPs are available

Time to plan and implement schedule on a weekly basis. SWD teachers, ELL teachers and CORE subject area teachers will implement and assess.













SCIENCE --- 8th Grade ESOL Literacy ESOL tutoring Science connections and SWD

GT will complete vocabulary review

If students participate in activities outside of regular science class (literacy, GT, connections, USA testprep), then the mean SGP for these students will increase.

School year Teachers need time to

collaborate and create new USA testprep assignments.

All 8th Grade Science teachers are responsible.










TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible? Students will participate in

labs / hands-on activities weekly in science classes

If students participate in labs/hands-on activities in science class, then the mean SGP for these students will increase.

School year

Teachers need time to collaborate.

SCIENCE --- 8th Grade Students will be given access to USA testprep for preview and review of materials/multiple choice questions.

If students participate in activities outside of regular science class (USA testprep), then the mean SGP for these students will increase.

School year

Teachers need time to collaborate and create new USA testprep assignments.



PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning , all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher level.

SMART Goal #4: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SOCIAL STUDIES as measured by the Student Growth Model will increase from the 2012- 2013 mean of 52% to 59% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015. School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 - 2015









SOCIAL STUDIES --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Spiraling Test Questions on Summative Test

If students are repeatedly exposed to critical social studies content, then students will improve their performance on the Milestones EOG test.

During the entire 2014-2015 school year at the end of units

All 6th, 7th and 8th grade social studies teachers

Collaboration day



PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning , all to continuously improve instruction and move each







TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible?SOCIAL STUDIES --- 7th & 8th

Grades Building Academic

Vocabulary through the use of periodic content and vocabulary checks

If students master vocabulary terms and critical social studies content through periodic checks, then students will be able to apply their knowledge to improve assessment scores.

During the entire 2014-2015 school year at least 2 times a month

Most 7th and 8th grade social studies teachers

SOCIAL STUDIES --- 6th Grade Quick Writes If teachers implement quick writing, then students will develop a deeper understanding of the content and achieve higher on the Milestones EOG

During the entire 2014-2015 school year

All 6th grade teachers




SMART Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 - 2015









CONNECTIONS CLASSES

BAND --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Written self evaluation of musical performances

If students are required to write about their own performance then they can apply the skill to critical thinking and writing in ELA

After every concert

Band Director – Mr. Chang

STUDY SKILLS --- 6th Grade Create weekly and monthly activities that are specifically related to

If students learn and understand the vocabulary of the Common Core standards,

Throughout the school year

Istudyforsuccess curriculum and “Teaching the Critical



PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and








vocabulary of the Common Core standards.

then they will be able to better understand the assessments that test these standards.

Vocabulary of the Common Core” by Marilee Sprenger.

Study Skills Teacher – Mr. Robinson

CONNECTIONS CLASSES

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Use a GIST template to teach students how to properly summarize a reading selection.

If students use the GIST template (as well as other graphic organizers), then they will be able to demonstrate improved writing ability in their classes and on standardized tests.

Throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

Business and Computer Science Teacher – Mr. Levi

Rubrics GIST Templates Reading selections will

be assigned on a weekly basis or within a unit of study.













CONNECTIONS CLASSES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Utilize the ACES outline (as taught by the ELA department) for the writing process during Health & Physical Education writing assignments.

Use the ACES writing rubric to guide student writing during Health & Physical Education writing assignments.

If the ACES outline is utilized within Physical Education & Health instruction, then students should show an increased understanding of the writing process and improve their overall writing.

If the ACES writing rubric is used to guide student writing, then students should develop a better understanding of the expectations for their writing

2014-2015School Year

Resources: “Choices” Health magazines, ACES writing rubrics, ACES writing process forms

Physical Education & Health Teachers ---

Mauricio BuzetaPhillip DuplantisDonna FeuerbachBryan Hendley




SMART Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.








Utilize the ACES writing rubric to provide relevant feedback to students during the writing assignments.

and improve their independent writing process.

If the writing rubric is used to provide relevant feedback to students, then students should improve their ability to self correct, and have an increased awareness of how to complete writing assignments within the structure of the expectations of a rubric.

Ben SchmotzBrittany Willis

CONNECTIONS CLASSES

ART --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Students will participate in

choice-based, individually paced exercises and projects in

If students are given the opportunity to direct their own learning based upon

Throughout each nine-

Tasks and exercises constructed in a way that allow students to










TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible?the art room that will require

them to read through steps and instructions, manage their own time, think critically about their performance, and independently seek solutions for ways to successfully complete their projects with minimal teacher direction.

carefully constructed tasks that require them to manage their own time, think critically and problem-solve independently, then they will gain ongoing practice in developing their ELA skills.

weeks, throughout the school year

work independently.

Julie Mitchell/Art Teacher

CONNECTIONS CLASSES

ART --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Students will respond critically and in writing to their own and the artwork of others.

If students are provided instruction and opportunities for higher-levels of written critical responses in classes other than ELA, then their writing and grammar skills will continue to develop and improve, enabling them recognize how to utilize these skills beyond the ELA classroom.

Throughout each nine-weeks throughout the school year

Critical thinking models (Feldman’s) and Artist Statements graphic organizers

Julie Mitchell / Art Teachers













CONNECTIONS CLASSES

CHORUS & DRAMA --- 6th,7th & 8th Grades

Writing & performing original dramatic works using correct dramatic structure / script format.

If students have access to existing dramatic works (scripts, monologues, short scenes, etc.), then they will have a better understanding of how to correctly write and format their own original dramatic works.

2014 –

2015 year Resources Needed:

Theatre scripts, monologue and scene books, script writing hand-outs, writing prompts.

Chorus & Drama Teacher = Steinberg











CONNECTIONS CLASSES

STUDY SKILLS --- 8th Grade Focus units of study on

research skills, writing speeches, and presentations

If the students learn effective reading, writing, and oral presentation skills in preparation for debates and other public speaking activities, then they will become more effective public speakers and significantly improve their reading and writing skills.

Throughout the year

Computers, textbooks, websites, Powerpoints, Active Inspire, other research materials

Study Skills Teacher – Mr. Robinson













CONNECTIONS CLASSES

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS --- 6th & 7th Grades

Scaffold lab reports to reinforce basic science skills and specific content standards and vocabulary in the 6th and 7th grades.

Utilize virtual science stations to reinforce the content vocabulary and to enrich the content.

If the students practice lab reports that are scaffolded, then their knowledge of basic scientific standards and the appropriate grade level standards will increase.

If the students are exposed to a variety of activities using content vocabulary then understanding of the standards being studied in the core classes will increase.

All 9 weeks

Teacher, Ms. Strader, is responsible for scaffolding labs and the lab reports to maximize reinforcement of scientific skills.

Laptop Carts, iPads. Teacher is responsible for gathering materials, checking out carts and setting up stations.












Performance based assessments as an in-class indicator of student achievement.

If the students are exposed to a variety of performance based assessment, then in-class performance will reflect the understanding of the content.

Teacher created and implemented PBAs for in-class formatives.

CONNECTIONS CLASSES

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS --- 6th & 7th Grades

Ability groups for activities, stations, and labs, for student growth and support in class.

If the students are grouped in appropriate ability groups, then peer understanding and growth will occur in a positive manner.

All 9 weeks

Teacher is responsible for identifying and placing students in appropriate groups with students who support each other and create a positive work environment.

CONNECTIONS CLASSES Use more graphic organizers to If students use graphic Each nine Time to allow












ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

help students organize the information they study in more meaningful ways and so that they have a visual representation of the concepts they are studying .

organizers, then they will be able to visualize concepts better, as well as better organize the information they are studying.

weeks integration and implementation.

Listing of desired support topics by grade level from Science department.

Engineering & Technology Teacher – Mr. Biskup





SMART Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will increase from the 2012-2013







TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible?Annual School Improvement

PlanContinuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.SMART Goal #5: The percentage of students with high growth in all stated- tested subjects will increase from the 2012-2013 percentage of 38.648 to 40.648 by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the Student Growth Model in May 2015.School Name: Piney Grove Middle School School Year: 2014 - 2015












TimelineResources Needed?Who is Responsible?Actions, Strategies and

Interventions(Includes Professional

Learning Plan)





CONNECTIONS CLASSES

BUSINESS & MARKETING

Provide students with real world scenarios using budgets, business plans, and financial information to solve real world problems, analyze spending behaviors, and create solutions.

If students are asked to think critically, then they will be better at solving word problems and non multiple choice questions

Every 9 weeks

Business Teacher, Mr. Sessions

Foreign Language

Spanish 1– 8th Grade

Reading and writing will be supported by the Foreign Language Department through the Spanish novel study, cultural studies and grammatical concepts taught in class. (8th grade only)

If the students review grammatical skills and make connections with vocabulary words in Spanish that correlate in both languages, then their English/Language Arts grammatical concepts as well as their reading comprehension will increase.

Throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

All foreign language teachers

Skills check formatives twice a month

Novel study Online resources

Quizlet, Ed. Helper, Quia and Conjuguemos


2014-15 Professional Learning Plan

School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLProfessional Learning Goal(s): Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):

Focus On: (1) Research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in Collaborative Planning Teams; and, (3) Analyzing data for instructional purposes

All Professional Learning Goals and Learning Activities focus on helping PGMS staff to continuously improve instruction and assessment in order to move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher level.

Date # Hours Description of Learning ActivitiesJuly 31Pre-Planning (School)

7 Hours & 15 Minutes

1) Charting our course for the year (3.5 hrs.)2) Vertical Team Meetings & Collaborative Planning Team Meetings (1.5 hrs.)3) Grade Level & Connections Collaborative Planning Meetings (1.5 hrs.)4) Grizzly Camp Prep Mtgs. (45 mins.)

August 1Pre-Planning (District)

Hours Varied by District Mtg.

1) District Collaboration Meetings on Performance-based Teaching & Learning by Subject Areas and Programs (Hours varied)

August 4Pre-Planning (MS Open House)

2 Hours 1) Special Ed. & ELL Collaborative Planning Meetings w/Grade Level Teams (1 hr.)2) Grade Level and Connections Collaborative Planning Meetings (1 hr.)

August 5Pre-Planning


1) Teachers attend 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on the following topics: A) Collaborative Planning Teams B) The Piney Grove Way C) “Must See” Videos & Other Topics of Interest D) itsLearning (1 hr. & 50 mins. Total)

2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings for Grade Level Subject Areas & Special Area Teachers (2.5 hrs.)

3) TKS Training (1.5 hrs.)August 6Pre-Planning


1) Grade Level & Special Area Collaborative Planning Team Meetings (1.5 Hrs.)2) Teachers attend 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on the

following topics: A) Collaborative Planning Teams B) The Piney Grove Way C) “Must See” Videos & Other Topics of Interest D) itsLearning (1 hr. & 50 mins. Total)

3) Team Collaborative Planning Time (3.5 hrs.)

August 27 2 Hours Teachers met first as a faculty for about 30 minutes to get an overview of the PGMS School Improvement © 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.

Early Release / Prof. Dev. (District) Plan and then met as subject area vertical teams and special area teams to begin work on their individual parts of the PGMS School Improvement Plan.

September 26Early Release / Prof. Dev. (School)

2.5 Hours All faculty and staff met for a session on Directionality, led by Susie Brookshire. For the last 45 minutes of the afternoon, subject areas met in vertical teams to discuss the latest information on the Milestones Assessments.

October 17Prof. Dev. Day (District & School)

7 Hours 1) District Collaboration Day in the Morning on Effective Feedback by Subject Areas and Programs (3 hrs.)

2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings in the afternoon with a “sharing session” beginning at 4:00. (4 hrs.)

February 16Prof. Dev. Day (District & School)

7 Hours 1) District Collaboration Day in the Morning on Questioning Strategies by Subject Areas and Programs (3 hrs.)

2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings in the afternoon (4 hrs.)May 26Post-Planning

0 Hours Closing out the school year.

May 27Post-Planning

0 Hours Closing out the school year.

Total Hours: Approximately 43.5 Hours In addition, teachers attend Professional Learning Wednesdays at least 1x a month during their planning time. Session topics range from technology to assessment training to learning about instructional strategies to the new teacher evaluation system (TKES). Additionally, Faculty Meetings are held once a month, with a focus on highlighting excellent instructional practices that are happening at PGMS. Teachers present on successful instructional strategies they are using in their classrooms. Lastly, subject area Vertical Team meetings occur once a quarter, with grade level subject area collaborative planning teams meeting at a minimum one time per week.


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