Single Plans for Student Achievement
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Single Plans for Student Achievement
Single Plan for Student Achievement Brandon Elementary School 2015-16 A Resource for the School Site Council Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Brandon Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6067110 Principal: Felicia Roggero Date of this revision: 12/1/15 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Felicia Roggero Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805.571.3770 Address: 195 Brandon Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 7 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 9 Form D: School Site Council Membership 12 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 13 Form G: School Site Council Membership 15 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 17 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL #1: 100% of Brandon students will increase their reading proficiency scores as measured by the DIBELS assessment, the Basic Phonics Skills Test (BPST), site-based comprehension assessments, SBAC interim assessments, and SBAC scores What data did you use to form this goal? DIBELS data: Students at CORE K-71% (LNF) 1st-30% (LNF) 2nd-70% (ORF) 3rd-70% (ORF) 4th-74 (ORF) 5th-77% (ORF) 6th-78% (ORF) ● ● ● BPST 1st-3rd 1st: Adams/Sparre: 36.9% Slauenwhite: 35.6% Smart: 41.2% 2nd: Cattaneo: 75.4 % Hernandez: 61.5% Smart: 66.7% 3rd: Craig: 94.8% Hetrick: 88.1% Jacobs: 83.4% SBAC scores: Students met or exceeded standards on the Claim #1-reading 4th-66% 5th-71% 6th-71% 1 What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? All grades levels scored in the 70% for CORE. First ● grade will need support within the classroom with certifcated tutors, as well as Tier 2 intervention with researched based programs (SIPPS, Reads Naturally, ● Lexia) In classrooms K-4, we have push in and pull out ● certificated tutor support to provide intervention in identified areas. We are still lacking in reading comprehension ● benchmark data. We have created site based assessments in order to monitor progress until the district has developed benchmark assessments for ELA. We are currently entering data onto our new data systems in order to have a more effective way to monitor progress throughout the year. This is a new tool for all sites. In the interim, we will continue to use the data sources as described. Assessment data in the following areas: fluency, reading comprehension, and basic phonics skills. Assessment data from the SBAC interim assessments in ELA. Data teams meetings five times a year to discuss progress of students scoring in the strategic or intensive area. Progress monitoring six times or more per year for students scoring in the strategic or intensive area. Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? There are no expenditures for this goal. STRATEGY: During 2015-16, Brandon will implement a school-wide assessment program to determine the needs of struggling readers and English Language Learners as measured by benchmark assessments. We will assess students three-five times per year to determine baseline scores and benchmark scores for the other two trimesters in order to monitor progress. Action/Date In August/September 2015, we will do baseline assessments of all students K-6th with the DIBELS and BPST assessment. Using the baseline data and data from year end, we will determine students in need of intervention in specific areas of decoding, reading fluency, or comprehension. Teachers will use differentiated instructional strategies to provide effective Tier 1 intervention. Intervention programs such as Reads Naturally to build fluency and comprehension will be used. SIPPS and Lexia will be introduced this year to support a systematic, sequential, researchbased differentiated intervention support for those who need Tier 2 intervention. Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Classroom teachers with the support of the Learning Center teacher and Certificated Tutors Assess all students K-6 for baseline DIBELS and BPST scores in August and September to determine which students will need additional support to reach benchmark scores. Instructional specialists (IS) to provide support with differentiation Principal to provide resources and collaboration time for classroom teachers. Determine which students will be in need of Tier 2 intervention. Learning Center teacher and certificated tutors will provide targeted support with small group instruction as determined by assessments. The intervention team will use research-based programs such as SIPPS at three levels based on the diagnostic tests within the program. Teachers will meet within a data teams structure every 6-8 weeks to discuss progress of students and evaluate whether the interventions are successful or if alternate strategies and materials are needed. Differentiated strategies will be discussed. Change in groupings will be discussed based on student progress. Support from the Instructional Specialists (IS) and district Professional Learning communities that provide support with professional development Staff and grade level meetings focused on instructional strategies to support student learning. Strategies include close reading, TDQ’s, RAD responses, reading strategies (Notice and Note), student Goal setting SMART goals, Growth Mindset. 2 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) Cost of Learning Center Teacher (provided at District Expense) and certificated tutor support to reduce class size Use of data teams meetings and grade level weekly planning to discuss student progress and determine effective teaching practices. LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL #2: In math, 100% of Brandon students will show math growth as measured by unit assessments in Bridges and CPM, Factswise (math fact fluency), SBAC interim assessments, and SBAC scores. What data did you use to form this goal? SBAC baseline data 2014-15: 4th grade-54% met or exceeded standards 5th grade-30% met or exceeded standards 6th grade-26% met or exceeded standards Fact fluency baseline data: K-Goal 1+ Cordero-Rabe: 11% LaPlante/Paloczi: 6% Frederick: 10% Nuzzo: 0% 1st grade-Goal 1, both addition and subtraction, in September and October Adams/Sparre: 18% to 68% Smart: 20% to 40% Slauenwhite: 27% to 45% 2nd gradeCattaneo: 50% Hernandez: 50% Smart: 64% 3rd gradeJacobs, Hetrick, Craig: 50% 4th gradeMuhr and Herrera: 25% 5th gradeHusak: 70% Lisle and Kornahrens: 60% 6th gradeIzmirian-70% Hughes-68% 3 What were the findings from the analysis of this data? Based on this data, our teachers need to focus on providing a coherent, common core standards aligned math program throughout the year. With the adoption of the new curriculum, we hope to show more coherency in our instruction. We will also continue to use resources like Factswise to support fact fluency on a consistent basis, especially in grades K-3. We need to incorporate differentiated strategies to support students on both ends of the spectrum-intervention and acceleration. How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? ● ● ● ● Formative assessments from the new math curriculum (Bridges and CPM) Unit assessments in the new math curriculum (Bridges and CPM) SBAC interim assessments Factswise fluency assessments STRATEGIES: During 2015-16, Brandon will implement a system for monitoring progress of all students in math fact fluency as well as unit instruction in the new math curriculum to determine need for intervention and targeted support of specific students. Action/Date In October and November, we will collect baseline data of all students using Factswise and grade level assessments. Using this data, unit assessments, and interim assessments, students will receive intervention in targeted areas based on their number sense, fact fluency and unit interventions (Bridges/CPM). Teachers will use researched based instructional strategies such as Factswise as well as implement the new math program to fidelity. Person(s) Responsible Classroom Teachers, Learning Center Teacher and Certificated Tutors Task/Date Assess all students K-6th for baseline Factswise goals at each trimester. Determine which students are in need of support based on fact fluency and curriculum assessments. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) None Learning Center groups and intervention groups (support provided by certificated tutors with ongoing collaboration from classroom teachers) will be determined by data. Students will be assessed every 6-8 weeks with progress being shared during our data teams meetings. Certificated tutors will provide math intervention to grades K-6 at least 2-3 times per week in addition to differentiated classroom strategies within the classroom setting provided by the homeroom teacher. $12,375 from LCAP and General Ed funding LEA GOAL: Goal 3: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2, and 3 during the 2015-16 school year. SCHOOL GOAL #3 English Learner Goal. 80% of Brandon students will demonstrate language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as defined by the LEA Plan. We will use the CELDT assessments as well as the ADEPT assessments to monitor growth. 4 What data did you use to form this goal? What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? We looked at data from the 2014-15 CELDT and from ADEPT formative assessments to determine the needs of our students in order to meet language proficiency. When looking at the CELDT scores, Brandon’s students are making progress in achieving language fluency. We met all AMAO’s targets last year. The majority of our students have moved into the EA/A level (54%). Of those students, 32% scored in the intermediate level on reading on the CELDT assessment. When looking at their fluency scores, 30 students met fluency which tells us that we need to work on reading comprehension strategies and academic vocabulary with our EA/A EL’s. We will assess the students up to three times a year to determine areas of need and monitor progress based on the ADEPT. The CELDT test will be administered in the Fall. These results will be used to monitor additional language needs going into the new year. We will monitor reading comprehension using sitebased measures three times a year for grades 2nd-6th grade. 79% of our 5th/6th graders in the EA/A level were RFEP. (reclassified) 142 English Language Learner’s Beginning-7% EI-11% I-28% EA/A-54% 24/76 of our EA/A at Intermediate on the reading portion of the CELDT=32% 30/76 of our EA/A scored in the CORE range on the Dibels Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site budget Budget plan STRATEGY: During 2015-16, teachers will provide systematic language development instruction. They will also embed opportunities for students to use academic language across content areas during general education classroom time. 5 Action/Date Assess students using the ADEPT in September, December 2015, and May 2016 English Language Development instruction will be provided to our English Language Learners 30 minutes daily. Teachers will group students by proficiency levels and provide systematic instruction using the Systematic ELD training and materials provided by the district. 6 Person(s) Responsible Classroom teachers and Learning Center teacher Certificated tutors, learning center teachers, and classroom teachers provide ongoing feedback to homeroom teachers regarding student progress throughout the year. This progress is discussed at grade level meetings as well as data team meetings. Task/Date th ADEPT testing of students in K-6 at least twice a year to monitor growth and provide placement information for their language groups. Cost of three certificated tutors to support reduction in student group size in order to provide appropriate instruction at each proficiency level. Professional development for new teachers in Systematic English Language Development. Site staff meetings to share effective strategies for teaching English Language Learners. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) Certificated tutors from LCAP and Title III funds. Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance School Goal #1: 100% of Brandon students will increase their reading proficiency scores as measured by the DIBELS assessment, the Basic Phonics Skills Test (BPST), site-based comprehension assessments, SBAC interim assessments, and SBAC scores School Goal #2: In math, 100% of Brandon students will show math growth as measured by unit assessments in Bridges and CPM, Factswise (math fact fluency), SBAC interim assessments, and SBAC scores. School Goal #3: English Learner Goal. 80% of Brandon students will demonstrate language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as defined by the LEA Plan. We will use the CELDT assessments as well as the ADEPT assessments to monitor growth. Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: Actions to be Taken to Reach 1 This Goal Consider all appropriate dimensions (e.g., Teaching and Learning, Staffing, and Professional Development) Start Date 2 Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source (itemize for each source) Community Liaisons August 2015May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services. $182,291 Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Professional Development August 2015May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with research-based professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement. $9,503 Title I $50,431 Title I & LCAP Private School Set Aside Identification and assessment of English Learners 1 August 2015May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test See Appendix A: Chart of Legal Specifics for the Single Plan for Student Achievement for content required by each program or funding source supporting this goal. 2 List the date an action will be taken, or will begin, and the date it will be completed. 7 Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with sate regulations August 2015Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015May 2016 Required- set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I 8 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs ⌧ Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant (LCAP) Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIASCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIA-LEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners Allocation $ $50,600 $0 $0 $ $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs $0 $0 School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety $0 Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school 9 $50,600 Consolidated in the SWP Federal Programs Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $0 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed choices for their children, more effectively $ share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals ⌧ ⌧ 3 $0 Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited-EnglishProficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards $ 18,311 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs $0 For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 Other federal funds Title III $1,166 Other federal funds (list and describe) $0 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP3 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916319-0845. 10 Other federal funds (list and describe) $0 Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $ 19,477 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $ 70,077 Note: Other Title I-supported activities that are not shown on this page may be included in the SPSA Action Plan. 11 Form D: School Site Council Membership California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.4 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: Names of Members Felicia Roggero Principal Classroom Teacher Parent or Community Member ⌧ Susan Hughes ⌧ Jennifer Adams ⌧ ⌧ Jana Mora Brian Holtz ⌧ Susan Salcido ⌧ Grace Chavez Moreno ⌧ Nancy Vasquez ⌧ Heather Gardner ⌧ Laura Wood ⌧ Amy Marston ⌧ Numbers of members in each category 4 Other School Staff EC Section 52852 12 1 2 1 7 Secondary Student 13 14 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Plan Implementation ● Teachers attended the DIBELS assessment training in the Fall in order to be able to administer and analyze fluency data. Teachers also were given site-based comprehension text-dependent questions to monitor comprehension for each trimester. ● Certificated tutor support for English Language Development classes for all English Language Learners has been fully implemented. Brandon has three certificated tutors 5 days a week to support each grade level’s 30 minutes of ELD instruction. We have also added two additional certificated tutors to support math intervention and combo classroom and kindergarten support. ● Teachers attended Professional Development sessions focused on the new math curriculum: Bridges for K-5 and CPM for 6th grade. We have used staff meetings, grade level planning and Instructional Specialist support to provide opportunities for learning and collaboration. ● This year, we have four teachers who have been trained in SIPPS to provide Tier 2 intervention. We will use Lexia as an intervention program. Our 1st-6th grade teachers were trained on how to use the program. Additional subscriptions were purchased so more students have access to the Lexia program. Hard data on student progress in the areas of Math and ELA were limited and not presently aligned with CCSS. This was an area of need last year. ● Currently, we have no coherent data collection process except for the DIBELS and we only have CFA’s in writing which gives us limited information. We are still working as a district to provide more benchmark assessment data. This continues to be an area of need. Strategies and Activities ● In the areas of math and ELA, the use of certificated tutor support for the instruction of ELD as well as small group instruction provided students opportunities to work in small differentiated groups. ● Providing opportunities for teachers to collaborate regularly on site during release time, data teams, and staff meetings, as well as attending professional development to inform practice also proved to be an effective strategy. ● Based on the analysis of this practice, we recommend continuing our goals in ELA and Math with the addition of adding systems for collecting data to monitor student progress in a more coherent and consistent way. We have added an assessment timeline that the site will follow throughout the year. We have increased our data team meetings to five per year in order to provide additional opportunities to discuss progress monitoring data. 15 Involvement/Governance ● Plan was drafted at the Site Council meeting on November 2014. ● The drafted plan was presented at the ELAC meeting and input was requested. Questions clarifying our current ELD program were asked, but there were no changes to the plan as a result of that meeting. ● The Plan was approved by the GUSD School Board in April. ● We will be writing the plan earlier in the year so as to allow for better monitoring of the plan’s effectiveness by the SSC and other stakeholder groups throughout the year. Outcomes Goals for 2014-15 1. 80% of Brandon students will show grade level proficiency as determined by the DIBELS assessment (K-6th) and benchmark reading comprehension assessments (2nd-6th grade). 2. In math, 80% of Brandon students will show grade level proficiency at fact fluency based on their appropriate grade level Factswise goal. 3. 80% of Brandon students will demonstrate language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as defined by the LEA plan. We will use CELDT assessments to monitor growth. Goals #1, #3 were met. ● We did not meet the second goal in that not all grades used Factwise to the fidelity of the program in upper grades. We needed to provide more training for grades 5th and 6th in order to have Factswise be a more effective strategy/program. We also did not monitor fact fluency on a trimester basis which would have been a more accurate picture of growth throughout the year. Plan Priorities ● Our priorities this past year was to ensure a focus on reading fluency as it connects to reading comprehension. Teachers consistently monitored progress at least three times a year. Our four data team meetings throughout the year to discuss progress supported this goal in making sure we provided intervention for those in need. We will continue with this goal so we can apply these skills as we take the SBAC for the second year. ● To meet Goal #3, we spent major expenditures for certificated tutors in order for grade levels to provide instruction at identified proficiency levels for our second language learners. We made sure that teachers had enough teacher support so students could work at their language levels for daily instruction. ● We will continue to focus on fact fluency as well as math intervention for the following year. 16 BRANDON SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Brandon School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Brandon School is committed to; • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; • encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Brandon School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. • • • • REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Brandon School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Brandon School. 17 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 18 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Brandon School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Brandon School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Brandon School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 19 ESCUELA DE BRANDON PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Brandon reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Brandon se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Brandon que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Brandon celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 20 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Brandon. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 21 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Brandon. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Brandon. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Brandon se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Brandon distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 22 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 23 Single Plan for Student Achievement EC S EL CAMINO SCHOOL 2015-2016 Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: El Camino Elementary District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 6045405 Principal: Liz Barnitz Date of this revision: December 3, 2015 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Liz Barnitz Position: Principal Telephone Number: (805) 692-5574 Address: 5020 San Simeon Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 6 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 7 Form D: School Site Council Membership 10 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 11 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation 12 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 16 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL: 1. 100% of El Camino Students in grades 3-6 will grow 10% in the areas of: 1) Problem Solving and Communicating Reasoning in Math; and 2) Reading and Writing ELA as measured by a comparison of Spring 2015 and Spring 2016 results of the CAASPP. 2. The percentage of students meeting projected growth targets in Math and Reading as measured by a comparison of Spring 2015 and Spring 2016 MAP RIT scores are as follows: • 81% of kindergarten students will meet projected growth targets in Reading, and 76% will meet projected growth targets in Math • 66% of 1st grade students will meet projected growth targets in Reading and 75% will meet projected growth targets in Math • 64% of 2nd grade students will meet projected growth targets in Reading and 56% will meet projected growth targets in Math • 64% of 3rd grade students will meet projected growth targets in Reading and 61% will meet projected growth targets in Math • 62% of 4th grade students will meet projected growth targets in Reading and 68% will meet projected growth targets in Math • 61% of 5th and 6th grade students will meet projected growth targets in Reading and 69% will meet projected growth targets in Math What data did you use to form this goal? What were the findings from the analysis of this data? Computer-based formative assessment program Measures of Academic Progress A comparison of the percentage of students meeting MAP growth level targets per grade level revealed an overall 56% of students meeting projected growth targets in Reading and 48% of students meeting projected growth targets in Math. CAASSP 2015 baseline data shows (MAP) data from Fall 2015 and CASSPP Spring 2016 and 2015 Spring baseline scores How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Tri-annual MAP testing (September 2015, January 2016, and May 2016) and summative Spring 2016 CAASSP results STRATEGY: During the 2015-2016 school year, El Camino will provide differentiated instruction to all students in the classroom, and additional intervention and acceleration to students with identified learning needs. 1 Action/Date Students will take MAP test three times yearly in the computer lab September, January and May. Task/Date Computer Teacher/Tech Support Principal Classroom Teachers Students During two weeks of September, January and May, the computer lab will be used for MAP testing. The computer teacher will create the schedule and manage the sessions, troubleshooting technology issues if they arise. Classroom teachers will proctor the tests. The principal will oversee the scheduling and sessions. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) $3, 262.00 Microsoft Teachers will meet in grade levels after the testing windows to review and analyze MAP reports of student data. Twice yearly the site will pay for grade level half-day release to analyze data, and discuss and determine ways to adjust instruction accordingly. Substitutes for bi-annual Teacher Release Time for Data analysis/PLCs $2,000.00 Funding: Title 1, LCAP Biannual Grade level MAP PLCs Student needs, both in acceleration and intervention, will be identified and addressed Provide targeted reading, writing, and math instruction in small group for ELs and non-ELs who need support 2 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) Person(s) Responsible Classroom teachers Learning Center teacher, Certificated tutors, instructional aides Classroom teachers Learning Center teacher, Certificated tutors, instructional aides Tech Support and Administration $3,450.00 Funding: Title 1, LCAP Using the MTSS model, teachers and support staff will identify students who are performing above and below cut points from data sources such as DiBels, BPST, MAP, SIPPS, Corrective Reading, Lexia and/or classroom assessment data, will receive Tier 1 Differentiated Instruction (DI) in the general classroom, during designated ELD time, . Additional CT Learning Center teacher for reading and math intervention, CT for before and after school classes, CTs during ELD Using the MTSS model, teachers and support staff will identify students who are performing far below using DiBels cut scores, MAP mean grade level scores will receive Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention in addition to Tier 1 DI, in the Learning Center, during ELD, in the Computer Lab, and in before and after school classes Computer teacher, Additional CT Learning Center teacher, CT for before and after school classes, CTs during ELD $36,120 Title 1, Title 3, LCAP, SUPG $54,552: Titles 1 & 3, LCAP Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: th LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1 for English Learners: Increase the number of ELs being reclassified (R-FEP) by the end of 6 grade SCHOOL GOAL: 100% of El Camino English Learners will be reclassified by the end of 6th grade. What data did you use to form this goal? What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? CELDT data ADEPT data 96% of ELs were reclassified by the end of 6th grade. Five out of the 164 students (approximately 3%) who took the CELDT in 2013-2014 were 6th graders. Although 60% (three) scored Early Advanced, none of the three were reclassified. CELDT data RFEP reclassification criteria (currently CWP writing sample and DiBels fluency score) MAP mean proficiency cut scores STRATEGY: During the 2015-2016 school year, EL Camino will provide targeted instruction, including intervention and acceleration, in order to successfully reclassify 100% of English Learners by the end of 6th grade. Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) English Learners (ELs) will be assessed using the ADEPT 3 times per year, which will be used with the CELDT to determine proficiency levels and create appropriate groupings Principal Learning Center Teacher Classroom Teachers Students Students will be assessed in the Fall and/or Winter, ADEPT testing materials, teachers and Spring at the site level with ADEPT. Results No cost will be used in conjunction with CELDT scores to determine proficiency levels and groupings. Certificated tutors will be Principal, certificated ELs will be placed in appropriate groupings 3 Certificated Tutors $18,432 hired to teach English Only groups to facilitate small, proficiency-level based ELD classes tutors according to ADEPT and CELDT assessment data. Title 1, Title 3, LCAP Certificated tutors will be hired to teach English Only groups to facilitate small, proficiency-level based ELD classes English Learners will receive daily 30 minute English Language Development instruction at their proficiency level as measured by CELDT and ADEPT assessments Classroom teachers Classroom teachers will deliver daily ELD instruction using Systematic ELD strategies and lessons. Teachers will implement strategies for ensuring systematic and explicit ELD instruction occurs regularly in ELD including a daily schedule, use of a language objective, structured oral practice, and sentence frames English Learners will receive the same intervention/acceleration opportunities/support as detailed in Goal 1: All students Classroom teachers, computer teacher, Learning Center teachers, CTs during ELD Students who are performing above and below cut points will receive Tier 1 Differentiated Instruction (DI) in the general classroom, during ELD. Students who are performing far below MAP mean grade level scores will receive Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention in addition to DI, in the Learning Center, during ELD, in the Computer Lab, and in before and after school classes ELD classes will be scheduled in the afternoon to protect ELA time and ensure EL access to ELA instruction Principal EL student subgroup MAP scores will be analyzed, and identified needs will be targeted 4 No Cost Additional CT Learning Center teacher, CT for before and after school classes $54,552 Title 1, Title 3, LCAP, SUPG No cost The principal will schedule ELD classes in the afternoon to protect 85-135 minute Math and ELA instructional blocks in the morning. This way, all students will have access to core instruction and intervention. Students who are performing above and below cut points will receive Tier 1 Differentiated Instruction (DI) in the general classroom, during ELD, and in the computer lab during daily ELA and Math clinics. Students who are performing far below MAP mean grade level scores will receive Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention in addition to DI, in the Learning Center, during ELD, in the Computer Lab, Grade Level release and in before and after school classes Language objectives will accompany learning objectives during Math and ELA 5 In grade level PLCs, classroom teachers will identify assessed needs of EL students using ADEPT and CELDT, as well as classroom assessments to target these needs during Tier 1 DI classroom time. Teachers will embed language objectives in daily ELA and Math, and implement strategies for ensuring systematic and explicit language instruction with the use of a language objective, structured oral practice, and sentence frames during core instruction Meetings during PE specialist time $1,115 CORE Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements In Student Performance Actions to be Taken to Reach this Goal Start/ Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Centralized District Services Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: • Community Liaisons August 2015 May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services $182,291 • Professional Development August 2015 – May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with researchbased professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement $9,503 Title I Private School Set Aside • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP • District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 – May, 2016 Required – set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I 6 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $0 $29,325 $0 $0 $0 $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety 7 Allocation $0 $0 $0 Consolidated in the SWP Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $29,325 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $52,679 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed $ choices for their children, more effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards 1 8 $0 $18,002 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $0 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $70,681 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $100,006 9 Form D: School Site Council Membership Alma Hernandez James Woods Olga Zermeño Liz Barnitz Kimbery Spiewak Kandie White Numbers of members in each category 2 EC Section 52852 10 1 1 2 Secondary Student Parent or Community Member Other School Staff Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: 11 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation SPSA ANNUAL EVALUATION Plan Priorities • • LCAP GOAL 1 for all students: To work toward our overarching school-wide goal of, “All Day Literacy for All”, 100% of El Camino grade levels will show a measured growth of 10 points from Winter 2015 to Spring 2015 in Reading Comprehension (Literature and Informational Text) and Foundational Skills as measured by mean RIT scores derived from Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments taken three times yearly. 4 out of 7 grade levels met the goals. LCAP GOAL 1 for English Learners: 100% of El Camino English Learners will be reclassified by the end of 6th grade GOAL 97% MET (all but 3 students qualified for reclassification) Funding Sources • Title 1, Title 111, and LCAP were the main funding sources supporting these priorities. Strategies and Activities • Students took MAP test three times yearly in September, January and May 12 • Teachers participated in triennial Grade level MAP PLCs • Teachers engaged students in academic goal setting • Student needs, both in acceleration and intervention, were identified and addressed • 100% of students in grades 3-6 received intervention/acceleration in the computer lab. • English Learners (ELs) were assessed using the ADEPT and was used with the CELDT to determine proficiency levels to create appropriate groupings • Certificated tutors were hired to teach English Only groups to facilitate small, proficiency-level based ELD classes • English Learners received daily 30 minute instruction in English Language Development instruction at their proficiency levels as measured by CELDT and ADEPT assessments • Reading and Writing experiences were included in daily ELD instruction • English Learners received the same intervention/acceleration opportunities/support as detailed in Goal 1 • ELD classes were scheduled in the afternoon to protect ELA time and ensure EL access to ELA instruction • EL student subgroup MAP scores were analyzed, and identified needs were targeted Strategies or activities that were particularly effective in improving student achievement • The purchase, implementation, and professional development on a computer-based school-wide formative assessment program Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), that measures progress three times a year in Reading, Language, and Math, and the full implementation of goal setting that accompanies MAP. • Computer-based programs such as Lexia and Reading Plus used on a daily basis in and out of the classroom. Specifically, in before and after school intervention, and during Computer Clinic times for small group intervention/acceleration. • Extended school day Kindergarten Success Institute to bring students up to grade level. Strategies or activities that were ineffective or minimally effective in improving student achievement. • Continuing to use the district Math and Language Arts curriculum with fidelity • Limiting professional development opportunities to support implementation • Lack of effective follow-up or coaching to support implementation Strategies not implemented or partially implemented: • Language objectives did not accompany learning objectives during Math and ELA • 6th grade students did not take MAP test in May due to the increase in hours needed for state testing. Teachers and principal felt that teaching and learning would suffer due to loss of instructional time. • Teachers received release time once annually (February) in grade level PLCs focused on MAP data. The goal to meet 100% of each student’s intervention/acceleration needs is ongoing Based on the analysis of this practice, would you recommend: • Providing, and taking advantage of, effective follow-up and coaching to support implementation of the math curriculum and Differentiated Instruction • 13 • • • • • • Providing extra intervention for the 5th grade cohort of students Parent education nights on how to help parents help students at home, especially with reading Keeping all day literacy for all as overarching goal, but add specific sections for math and ELA Implement math curriculum with fidelity Focus on enrichment for students who excel; keeping students engaged Include Math problem solving academic language and discourse in ELD Involvement/Governance • Input was sought and given by the ECSSC. Section G was completed during and after a site council meeting. • Input was sought and received by the ELAC on the 2014-2015 plan, the old goal was reviewed, and the same goal pertaining to English learners was suggested, discussed, and agreed upon. • The school site council discussed and reviewed progress toward goals throughout the year. ELAC meetings were held at night and ECSSC meetings were held during lunch to facilitate participation and attendance. Outcomes • • All but 3rd, 5th and 6th grades met the goal of 100% grade levels growing by ten RIT score points. One major factor was that 6th grade did not take the May MAP test due to the increased testing time and volume of testing that occurred due to new State testing (CAASPP). • 96% of ELs were reclassified by the end of 6th grade. Five out of the 164 students (approximately 3%) who took the CELDT in 2013-2014 were 6th graders. Although 60% (three) scored Early Advanced, none of the three were reclassified. • El Camino School met state and federal performance goals for attaining English Proficiency for English Learners. Based on this information, what might be some recommendations for future steps to meet these goals? • Expand goal to include Math and ELA sub-goals, with a focus on Meaning Making and Effective Expression in ELA, and Problem Solving and Communicating Reasoning in Math. Multiple measures will include formative Writing CFAs, interim MAP assessments, and CAASPP results. • The measures will be All students will grow: a) 10% overall in both Math and ELA 14 • • • • • • • • 15 as measured by spring CAASPP results for grades 3-6 overall, b) 10-point overall in both Math and ELA for grades 3-6 as measured by MAP, and 15-point overall in both Math and ELA for grades K-2 as measured by MAP Learning Neighborhoods focus on Academic Discourse to further meaning making, effective expression, problem solving and communicating reasoning Continue with the goal more measurable and reflect growth model By the end of the year, 100% of teachers will fully implement the district-adopted CCSS Math curriculum Emphasize the School wide focus Math and English literacy through Academic Discourse. Continue walkthroughs, peer lesson studies, peer observations, Continue partnering with United Way by implementing Lexia, Reading Plus, and STRIDE academy for intervention and acceleration Continuing NEU PD through parent nights and continue PD with staff and parents (especially PTA members) Including all students in the growth model, including accelerated students. EL CAMINO SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY El Camino School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration El Camino School is committed to; • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; • encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at El Camino School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. • • • • REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. El Camino School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of El Camino School. 16 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 17 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at El Camino School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about El Camino School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. El Camino School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 18 ESCUELA DE EL CAMINO PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de El Camino reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de El Camino se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de El Camino que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de El Camino celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de El Camino. 19 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 20 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de El Camino. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de El Camino se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de El Camino distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. 21 D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 22 Single Plan for Student Achievement Ellwood Elementary School 7686 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93110 CDS Code: 6045421 Date of Revision: December 2015 Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Ellwood Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District-School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045421 Principal: Abby Vasquez Date of this revision: 11/3/15 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the Consolidated Application (ConApp) and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Abby Vasquez Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805.571.3774 Address: 7686 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance………………………….……1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance…..7 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan…………………………………………………..8 Form D: School Site Council Membership…………………………………………….....11 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances…………………………………..………..12 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation……………..….…..13 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy………………………………………………………16 Glossary of Acronyms ADEPT BPST CCSS CDS CE CELDT ConApp CPM CTE DIBELS EC EL ELA ELD EIA-LEP EIA-SCE ESEA FPM GUSD LCAP LCFF LEA LEP LNF MTSS ORF A Developmental English Proficiency Test Basic Phonics Skills Test Common Core State Standards County-District-School Code Compensatory Education California English Language Development Test Consolidated Application Undefined Career and Technical Education Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills California Education Code English Learner English Language Arts English Language Development Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act Federal Program Monitoring Goleta Union School District Local Control Accountability Plan Local Control Funding Formula Local Educational Agency (i.e. GUSD) Limited-English-Proficient Letter Naming Fluency Multi-Tier System Support Oral Reading Fluency i PI QEIA RenSTAR RFEP SBAC SIG SIPPS SPSA SSC SST SWP SY Title I-IV Program Improvement Quality Education Investment Act Renaissance STAR Reading Program Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium School Improvement Grant Undefined Single Plan for Student Achievement (i.e. this document) School Site Council Student-Study Team Undefined School Year Strengthening and Improvement of Elementary and Secondary Schools (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards. Lead Educational Agency (LEA) GOAL: Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL 1: 100% of our student cohorts will increase reading proficiency as measured by Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), Basic Phonics Skills Test (BPST), Renaissance STAR Reading Program (RenSTAR), and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Tests. What data did you use to form this goal? RenSTAR: year-to-year comparison - 40th percentile ranking (PR) or higher DIBELS data: Percent of students at CORE (Level determined to be “at level” by program) 2015 SBAC: students at Meet/Exceed standard K 56% Letter Naming Fluency (LNF) st 1 59% LNF RenSTAR; 40 PR nd 2 53% Oral Reading Fluency (ORF); 45% RenSTAR rd 3 38% ORF; 44% RenSTAR th 4 62% RenSTAR, SBAC; 44% Met or Exceeded th 5 48% RenSTAR SBAC; 74% Met or Exceeded th 6 64% RenSTAR SBAC; 49% Met or Exceeded What were the findings from the analysis of this data? We still suffer from a lack of systematic data collection but the District is working to remedy that, as described in the Goleta Union School District (GUSD) Strategic Plan. In fact, the list of multiple measures ensures that staff can conduct productive data analysis to intervene for students How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Initial, mid and end-of-year assessments on Renaissance STAR Reading Initial, mid and end-of-year DIBELS in all grades. Progress monitoring (DIBELS) for targeted students Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents 1 STRATEGY: The school will refine our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) to address English Language Arts (ELA) needs of struggling and advanced learners, as well as English Language Learners. Action/Date May 2016, refresh MTSS training October/November 2015, conduct regular MTSS meetings. Monitor implementation steps for School Year (SY) 2015-2016. Person(s) Responsible Teaching staff Administration Learning Center Staff Learning Center Staff Teaching Staff Administration MTSS Team- (general education teacher, principal, learning center teacher, special education staff, and parents) Classroom teachers Task/Date August-May- work with a core team in the MTSS process September 2015- Conduct baseline assessments to identify students in need of intervention. Identify and serve those students via classroom and extra supports for intervention purposes. November 2015- Administer interim assessments according to assessment schedule. SY15-16 Conduct meetings 4 times annually to develop intervention plans for targeted students. Conduct Tier II interventions in the classroom and Learning Center Classroom. Progress monitor targeted students Conduct benchmark measures (3x year); (Renaissance STAR, DIBELS, BPST) Choose and purchase additional research-based ELA intervention materials, i.e. SIPPS Create a schedule conducive to MTSS 2 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) MTSS training - district funded, see Form B, page 7 Learning Center Teacherdistrict funded Learning Center Certificated Tutors - $45,216 ELA intervention materials ($2,000 approximate) Renaissance STAR $4,500 Release time for Bi-monthly MTSS meetings - $3,200 LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. LEA Plan Goal II: Coherent standards-aligned Instructional program in all school to improve student achievement, including: the development of fact-fluency and part-whole thinking; engaging the Mathematical Practices through Number Corners and mathematical discourse; and implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) math content standards. SCHOOL GOAL 2: Math: 80% of Ellwood students will show growth on SBAC state testing when compared to last year’s baseline data. What data did you use to form this goal? Spring 2015 SBAC: % of students at Meet/Exceed standard 3rd 4th 5th 6th SBAC 29% Met or Exceeded Target Area : Claim 2 - Problem Solving/Data Analysis (34% below standard) SBAC 23% Met or Exceeded Target Area : Claim 3 – Communicating Reasoning (55% below standard) SBAC 49% Met or Exceeded Target Area : Claim 3 – Communicating Reasoning (29% below standard) SBAC 48% Met or Exceeded Target Area : Claim 1 – Concepts and Procedures (28% below standard) What were the findings from the analysis of this data? We still suffer from a lack of systematic data collection but the district is working to remedy that, as described in the GUSD Strategic Plan. In fact, the list of multiple measures ensures that staff can conduct productive data analysis to intervene for students. 3 How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Initial, mid and end-of-year assessments as part of the Bridges (K-5th grades) and CPM (6th grade), which are the adopted math curricula November and January Interim assessments as a part of the SBAC Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents STRATEGY: The school will refine our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) (Figure 1) to address Math needs of struggling and advanced learners as well as English Language Learners. Action/Date May 2016, refresh MTSS training October/November 2015, conduct regular MTSS meetings. Monitor implementation steps for SY 2015-2016. Classroom teachers will use research based instructional strategies such as those included in Teach Like A Champion by Doug Lemov. Person(s) Responsible Learning Center Staff Teaching Staff Administration MTSS Team- (general education teacher, principal, learning center teacher, special education staff, and parents) Task/Date August-May- work with a core team in the MTSS process September 2015- Monitor in-class assessments to identify students in need of intervention. Identify and serve those students via classroom and extra supports for intervention purposes. November 2015- Administer interim assessments according to assessment schedule. SY15-16 Conduct meetings 4 times annually to develop intervention plans for targeted students. Conduct Tier II interventions in the classroom and Learning Center Classroom. Progress monitor targeted students Choose and purchase additional research-based Math intervention materials Create a schedule conducive to MTSS 4 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) MTSS training - district funded see Form B, page 7 Learning Center Teacherdistrict funded Learning Center Certificated Tutor - $45,216 Release time for Bi-monthly MTSS meetings - $3,200 LEA GOAL: Goal 3: The District will meet or exceed California English Language Development Test (CELDT) requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2 and 3 during the 2015-16 school year. SCHOOL GOAL 3: English Learner (EL) Goal: 100% of Ellwood students will demonstrate growth in language fluency as evidenced by the Smarter Balanced State Tests (SBAC), California English Language Development Test (CELDT) and/or A Developmental English Proficiency Test (ADEPT) assessments. August-May- work with a core team in the MTSS process 2015 19% of EL students met or exceeded September 2015- Conduct baseline standards in ELA on SBAC. assessments to identify students in need of intervention. Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient Identify and serve those students via (RFEP) - 52% of students in grades 3-6 classroom and extra supports for intervention met or exceeded standards in ELA on purposes. SBAC. November 2015- Administer interim assessments according to assessment CELDT scores - 74% met AMAO 1 schedule. - 51% met AMAO 2 SY15-16 Conduct meetings 4 times annually to ADEPT- 86% of 114 students develop intervention plans for targeted demonstrated growth over the course of students. the year. Conduct Tier II interventions in the classroom Band growth- 48% of 114 students and Learning Center Classroom. demonstrated band growth over the Progress monitor targeted students course of the year. Conduct benchmark measures (3x year) What data did you use to form this goal? 5 How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? CELDT Scores ADEPT Scores DIBELS Reclassification rates Band growth SBAC Scores Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents STRATEGY: Refine the MTSS process to support systematic English Language Development (ELD) instruction. Action/Date SY2015-2016 Conduct systematic ELD with instructional strategies that emphasize language development. Coordinate an MTSS schedule that facilitates integrated and designated ELD support throughout the school day. Provide informational flyers to ELL families Person(s) Responsible Principal Learning Center teachers Classroom teachers ELD instructors Task/Date August 2015- Provide MTSS refresh training to staff August-May- continue to train a core team in the MTSS process SY15-16- Implement ELD instruction using systematic ELD with supplemental curricular materials. Progress monitor ELL students (DIBELS, ADEPT) Create a schedule conducive to MTSS Utilize evidenced-based instructional strategies, i.e. close reading, sentence frames, academic language 6 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) District training on ELA/ELD framework (district funded) Certificated Tutors for ELD ($45,216 [LCAP/Title III/Title III Immigrant]) Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: Actions to be Taken to Reach This Goal Consider all appropriate dimensions (e.g., Teaching and Learning, Staffing, and Professional Development) Community Liaisons Start Date Proposed Expenditures Completion Date August 2015 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services May 2016 Professional Development August 2015 Provided teachers and principals with researchbased professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement May 2016 Estimated Cost $182,291 $9,503 Funding Source (itemize for each source) Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP $35,000 Title I & LCAP Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 Required translation of meeting materials $1,570 Title I Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $9,650 Title I School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 May 2016 ongoing Required – set aside for Program Improvement May 2016 7 $1,000 $10,650 $85,523 Title I Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Allocation Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $0 $52,696 $0 $0 $0 $6,051 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students 8 $0 $0 $0 $0 Consolidated in the SWP List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $0 $58,747 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $0 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed choices for their children, more effectively $ share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals 1 $0 Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards $13,750 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs $0 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. 9 For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $1,035 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $14,785 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $73,532 10 Form D: School Site Council Membership Other School Staff Parent or Community Member 1 2 1 5 Abby Vasquez Emily Althoen Shane Holehouse Cindy Haight Andrew Bermond Jyll Doubleday Jennifer Pierce Meredith Tynes Rola Zieneddine Numbers of members in each category 2 EC Section 52852 11 Secondary Student Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Annual evaluation by the SSC and local educational agency (LEA) is a critical part of the continuous cycle of improvement for a school. Furthermore, it is an integral component of the Compensatory Education (CE) Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) review process for Single Plan for Student Achievements (SPSAs). During an FPM review, the SSC and LEA must be able to provide evidence of the evaluation process to determine if the needs of students are being met by the strategies described in the SPSA. The SPSA annual evaluation may be a summary description of the school’s progress toward implementation of the strategies and actions in the SPSA. The report may also include a data analysis of the school’s progress towards its student achievement goals based on local, state, or national assessment data. During the evaluation process, it is important for the SSC and LEA to exercise caution about jumping to conclusions about the effectiveness or non-effectiveness of specific activities and programs without examining the underlying causes. The SSC and LEA should consider all relevant factors when evaluating the plan, such as the degree of implementation, student enrollment changes, and health and safety issues. Plan Priorities Our priorities this past year was to ensure our students were progressing in English Language Arts (ELA). Similarly, we wanted to ensure our English Language Learner (ELL) students were progressing in language acquisition as well. Last, we prioritized Math facts fluency improvement based upon anecdotal evidence and one indicator (i.e. FactsWise). The majority of our budgets- local, state, and federal, were dedicated to the supports necessary to implement our action and tasks associated with the plan. Our major expenditures included staffing, ELA intervention materials, Renaissance STAR, and release time for staff. We continue to need data to inform and guide subsequent plans. 13 Plan Implementation We accomplished three strategies associated with our goals- implement an MTSS to address students’ needs in ELA, provide systematic ELL instruction, and improve math facts fluency. While, we have accomplished our intended plan, the outcomes identified the need to refine our systems to increase our effectiveness to identify and intervene for the varied needs of our students. The actions listed in the 2014-2015 SPSA were implemented but not refined. We: • Trained staff in MTSS • Established a Student-Study Team (SST) • Conducted systematic ELD instruction • Conducted systematic FactsWise implementation and Number Talks K-6 Still, we fell short in some of our tasks. As noted in this year’s goals, our data collection system was limited last year and therefore, is a focus this year in monitoring student progress. As noted in the 2014-2015 goals, the absence of data indicates a need to increase assessment use systematically. The district has moved to DIBELS for all K-5 students. Additionally, we started Tier II interventions and are working to improve the process. The school (and district) has implemented a benchmark system as well as progress monitoring process for students in need of intervention. While we have implemented many of the tasks listed in the plan, this year should be a refining process to ensure effective implementation. Strategies and Activities Based on our analysis of available data last year, we determined specific strategies to accomplish our goals. We were able to train a core team, provide initial MTSS training to all staff, use our limited data to identify students in need of targeted instruction, create a process to document students in need of intervention, provide extended day, use appropriate intervention materials, and create a schedule conducive to MTSS. We accomplished many of our listed activities but need another year, at least, to refine the process of MTSS and its accompanying components- assessments, interventions, data analysis and instructional response. Involvement/Governance The School Site Council met regularly to discuss budget priorities, the school handbook, and the Single Plan for Student Achievement among other topics. The SSC discussed and then drafted the Single Plan aligned with available data. For input from a wider array of stakeholders, we surveyed parents, students and staff to prioritize next year’s objectives. 14 Outcomes Goals for 2014-2015 The following outcomes were accomplished: 1. 88% of Ellwood students demonstrated growth according to the Renaissance Student Grade Equivalency. 100% of our planned actions were implemented: MTSS training, SST process, monitor implementation. 2. ELL – 80% of our ELL students demonstrated growth in language fluency as evidenced on CELDT or ADEPT scores. 3. Ellwood students worked hard to meet grade level FactsWise Goals. There was not a comprehensive data collection process to see if we met these schoolwide targets. Based on this information, we recommend that a more comprehensive data system be used to meet this goal. Figure 1: Multi-Tiered Systems of Academic Support Tiers 1 and 2 are usually delivered in the general education classroom. Level 2 and 3 may be Learning Center (general education) or Special Education (determined by Individualized Education Plan). Tier 3 is nearly always though Special Education. 15 ELLWOOD SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Ellwood School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Ellwood School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Ellwood School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Ellwood School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of School. 16 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 17 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Ellwood School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Ellwood School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 18 ESCUELA DE ELLWOOD PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Ellwood reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Ellwood se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Ellwood que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Ellwood celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 19 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de . 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 20 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Ellwood. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de . 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Ellwood distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 21 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 22 Single Plan for Student Achievement 2015-2016 Foothill Elementary School 711 Ribera Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111 CDS Code: 6045447 Date of Revision: September 2015 Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Foothill Elementary / Goleta Family School District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045447 Principal: Bridget Braney, Ed.D. Date of this revision: 10/5/15 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Bridget Braney, Ed.D. Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805-681-1268 Address: 711 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 5 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 6 Form D: School Site Council Membership 9 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 10 Form G: School Site Council Membership 11 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 14 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: Demonstrate robust student achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL: 100% of our student cohorts will increase reading proficiency as measured by DIBELS, BPST, RenSTAR, and Smarter Balanced Assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? Renaissance STAR year-to-year comparison DIBELS data Percent of students at CORE K- 67% (LNF) 1st- 57% (LNF), 44% average on BPST, 2nd- 75% (ORF), 74% average on BPST, RenSTAR48th Percentile Rank (PR) 3rd- 80%, RenSTAR-67PR, 4th- 73%, RenSTAR-66PR, SB 67% Met or Exceeded 5th- 69%, RenSTAR-58PR, SB 74% Met or Exceeded 6th- 84%, RenSTAR-59PR, SB 73% Met or Exceeded What were the findings from the analysis of this data? We still suffer from a lack of systematic data collection but the district is working to remedy that. In fact, the list of multiple measures ensures that staff can conduct productive data analysis to intervene for students. Additionally, we lack a mathematics goal because we are implementing a new math program and therefore will not identify growth measures until the program is implemented for at least one year. How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Initial, mid and end-of-year assessments on Renaissance STAR Reading Initial, mid and end-of-year DIBELS in all grades. Progress monitoring (Six-Minute Solution, DIBELS) for targeted students Collaborative inquiry decisions Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents STRATEGY: The school will refine our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) to address ELA needs of struggling and advanced learners as well as English Language Learners. 1 Action/Date May 2016, refresh MTSS training September 2015, conduct regular MTSS meetings. Monitor implementation steps for SY 2015-2016. Person(s) Responsible Teaching staff Administration Learning Center Staff Learning Center Staff Teaching Staff Administration MTSS Team(general education teacher, principal, learning center teacher, special education staff, and parents) Classroom teachers 2 Task/Date August-May- work with a core team in the MTSS process September 2015- Conduct baseline assessments to identify students in need of intervention. Identify and serve those students via classroom and extra supports for intervention purposes. October 2015- Provide extended-day intervention for qualifying students November 2015- Administer interim assessments according to assessment schedule. SY15-16 Conduct bi-monthly meetings to develop intervention plans for targeted students. Conduct Tier II interventions in the classroom and Learning Center Classroom. Progress monitor targeted students Conduct benchmark measures (3x year); (Renaissance STAR, DIBELS, BPST) Choose and purchase additional research-based ELA intervention materials, i.e. Six minute, SIPPS Implement a bank of research-based interventions for the Big 5- Phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension. Create a schedule conducive to MTSS Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) MTSS training (district funded) Learning Center Teacherdistrict funded Learning Center Certificated Tutors - $45,216 ELA intervention materials ($2,000 approximate) Renaissance STAR, $4,500 (PTA) Release time for Bi-monthly MTSS meetings ($3,200) LEA GOAL: Demonstrate robust student achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL: Eighty percent or more of Foothill/GFS English Learners (EL) will demonstrate growth in language fluency as evidenced by Smarter Balanced, CELDT and/or ADEPT assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? 2015 SB percent met or exceeded and mean scale score. SED- 50% of students in grades 3-6 met or exceeded standards and had a mean scale score of 2411.1, 2441.8, 2515.6 and 2549.6 in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade respectively. RFEP- 73% of students in grades 3-6 met or exceeded standards and had a mean scale of 2485.1, 2519.2, and 2599.3 in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade respectively. No scale score for 3rd grade is available due to <10. CELDT scores- 36% met AMAO 2 Attaining English Proficiency ADEPTS- 82% demonstrated growth Band growth- 11 (50%) out of 22 students demonstrated band growth. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? 36% of our EL students who attained English proficiency have been in the ELD program less than five years. Fifty percent of our students demonstrated band growth from 2013-2014 to 2014-2015 CELDT scores. Last, when comparing English Only to English Learning students on the Smarter Balanced, 6 out of 7 data points (average level) indicate that EL students consistently score lower than their EO counterparts. Seventy Four percent of our overall population met or exceeded How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? CELDT Scores ADEPT Scores DIBELS Reclassification rates Band growth SB Scores STRATEGY: Refine an MTSS process to support systematic ELD instruction. Action/Date SY2015-2016 Conduct systematic ELD with instructional strategies that emphasize language development. Coordinate an MTSS schedule that facilitates integrated and designated ELD support throughout the school day. Provide informational flyers to EL families 3 Person(s) Responsible ELD instructor Principal Learning Center teachers Classroom teachers Task/Date August 2015- Provide MTSS refresh training to staff August-May- continue to train a core team in the MTSS process SY15-16- Implement ELD instruction using systematic ELD with supplemental curricular materials. Progress monitor ELL students (DIBELS, ADEPT) Create a schedule conducive to MTSS Utilize evidenced-based instructional strategies, i.e. close reading, sentence frames, academic language Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) District training on ELA/ELD framework (district funded) Certificated Tutor for ELD ($22,608 [LCAP]) LEA GOAL: Provide effective learning environments. SCHOOL GOAL: Increase the percent of intermediate students (4-6) reporting a positive school climate (77%) as evidenced by perception surveys. What data did you use to form this goal? According to perception surveys conducted in March 2015, 88% of parents responded positively to school climate conditions. For second grade, 98% of our students responded positively, while 77% of our 5th graders responded positively to school climate conditions. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? Perception survey results point to an overall positive response but our 5th grade responses contrast with parents and 2nd grade results. How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Student leadership participation rates Student (4-6) comparative perception surveys STRATEGY: Establish a positive school culture among all stakeholders using behavioral components of an MTSS model. Action/Date May 2016- Refresh training in MTSS with a focus on systematic intervention processes for behavioral issues. Consistently provide positive, encouraging messages Increase student leadership and Service Learning opportunities Engage parents through varied venues Monitor attendance rates. 4 Person(s) Responsible Teachers PTA members Site Council ELAC Task/Date April 2016- administer student perception surveys May 2016- review results with staff and Site Council to plan for 2016-2017. SY 2015-2016 Continue to train a core team in the MTSS process. Conduct bi-monthly meetings (MTSS) to develop intervention plans for targeted students, i.e. behavior plans, behavior contracts Provide leadership opportunities for 5th and 6th grade studentsstudent leadership, Tech Team, Library Helpers Expand student responsibility in delivering and modeling the Character Counts message, i.e. Spirit Days, Project Wisdom Engage parents through multiple venues- CCSS Evening, Monthly PTA meetings, Newsletter, Parent square, Science Night, ELAC, Site Council, etc. Develop ‘Lunch and Learn’ meetings to demonstrate technology Develop New Family Folder for tours and orientation Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) MTSS training (district funded) Learning Center Certificated Tutors (combination of district and site funded; site= $68,000) ELA intervention materials ($4,000 approximate) Renaissance STAR, $4,500 (PTA funded) Release time for Bimonthly MTSS meetings ($3,200) Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements In Student Performance Actions to be Taken to Reach this Goal Start/ Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Centralized District Services Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: • Community Liaisons August 2015 May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services $182,291 • Professional Development August 2015 – May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with research-based professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement $9,503 Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP • District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 – May, 2016 Required – set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I 5 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $0 $51,175 $0 $0 $0 $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety 6 Allocation $0 $0 $0 Consolidated in the SWP Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $51,175 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $0 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed $ choices for their children, more effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards 1 7 $0 $4,345.00 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $0 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $4,345.00 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $55,520.00 8 Form D: School Site Council Membership Other School Staff Parent or Community Member 1 3 1 5 Bridget Braney Dani Martinazzi Natasha Heinrich Deirdre Li Karen Pickford Talia Feder Lauren Gleason Cindy McNulty Cara O’Callaghan Michele Villano Numbers of members in each category 2 9 EC Section 52852 Secondary Student Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: 10 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Annual evaluation by the SSC and local educational agency (LEA) is a critical part of the continuous cycle of improvement for a school. Furthermore, it is an integral component of the Compensatory Education (CE) Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) review process for Single Plan for Student Achievements (SPSAs). During an FPM review, the SSC and LEA must be able to provide evidence of the evaluation process to determine if the needs of students are being met by the strategies described in the SPSA. The SPSA annual evaluation may be a summary description of the school’s progress toward implementation of the strategies and actions in the SPSA. The report may also include a data analysis of the school’s progress towards its student achievement goals based on local, state, or national assessment data. During the evaluation process, it is important for the SSC and LEA to exercise caution about jumping to conclusions about the effectiveness or non-effectiveness of specific activities and programs without examining the underlying causes. The SSC and LEA should consider all relevant factors when evaluating the plan, such as the degree of implementation, student enrollment changes, and health and safety issues. SPSA ANNUAL EVALUATION Plan Priorities Our priorities this past year was to ensure our students were progressing in English Language Arts. Similarly, we wanted to ensure our English Learner students were progressing in language acquisition as well. Last, we prioritized school climate improvement based upon anecdotal evidence and one indicator (CA Healthy Kids Survey). The majority of our budgets- local, state, and federal, were dedicated to the supports necessary to implement our action and tasks associated with the plan. Our major expenditures included staffing, ELA intervention materials, Renaissance STAR, and release time for staff. Plan Implementation We accomplished three strategies associated with our goals- implement an MTSS to address students’ needs in ELA, provide systematic EL instruction, and establish a positive school climate. While, we have accomplished our intended plan, the outcomes identified the need to refine our systems to increase our effectiveness to identify and intervene for the varied needs of our students. The actions listed in the 2014-2015 SPSA were implemented but not refined. We: 11 • • • • • • • • Trained staff in MTSS Established a Student-Study Team (SST) Conducted systematic ELD instruction Coordinated an MTSS schedule that facilitated integrated and designated ELD support throughout the school day. Minimized historical delays in intervention due to ELD program Increased student leadership and Service Learning opportunities Engaged parents through varied venues and Monitored attendance rates. Still, we fell short in some of our tasks. As noted in this year’s goals, our data collection system was limited last year and therefore, is a focus this year in monitoring student progress. As noted in the 2014-2015 goal, the absence of data indicates a need to increase assessment use systematically. We did not administer the San Diego Quick assessment for our K-1 students. The district has moved to DIBELS for all K-5 students. Additionally, we started Tier II interventions and are working to improve the process. The school (and district) have implemented a benchmark system as well as progress monitoring process for students in need of intervention. While we have implemented many of the tasks listed in the plan, this year should be a refining process to ensure effective implementation. Strategies and Activities Based on our analysis of available data last year, we determined specific strategies to accomplish our goals. We were able to train a core team, provide initial MTSS training to all staff, use our limited data to identify students in need of targeted instruction, create a process to document students in need of intervention, provide extended day, use appropriate intervention materials, and create a schedule conducive to MTSS. We accomplished many of our listed activities but need another year, at least, to refine the process of MTSS and its accompanying components- assessments, interventions, data analysis and instructional response. Involvement/Governance The School Site Council met regularly to discuss budget priorities, the school handbook, and the Single Plan for Student Achievement among other topics. The SSC discussed and then drafted the Single Plan aligned with available data. For input from a wider array of stakeholders, we surveyed parents, students and staff to prioritize next year’s objectives. 12 Outcomes Goals for 2014-2015 The following outcomes were accomplished: 1. 88% of Foothill students demonstrated growth according to the Renaissance Student Grade Equivalency. 2. 100% of our planned actions were implemented-MTSS training, SST process, monitor implementation. 2. EL- 80% of our EL students demonstrated growth in language fluency as evidenced on CELDT and/or ADEPT scores. 3. According to perception surveys conducted in March 2015, 88% of parents responded positively to school climate conditions. For second grade, 98% of our students responded positively, while 77% of our 5th graders responded positively to school climate conditions. 13 FOOTHILL SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Foothill School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Foothill School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Foothill School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Foothill School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Foothill School. 14 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at 15 varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Foothill School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Foothill School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Foothill School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 16 ESCUELA DE FOOTHILL PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Foothill reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Foothill se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Foothill que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Foothill celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 17 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Foothill. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 18 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Foothill. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Foothill. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Foothill se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Foothill distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación 19 estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 20 Part II : The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Hollister Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District-School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045462 Principal: Ryan Sparre Date of this revision: 12/1/15 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the Consolidated Application (ConApp) and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Ryan Sparre Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805-681-1271 Address: 4950 Anita Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 E-mail Address: The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance………………………….……1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance…..7 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan…………………………………………………..8 Form D: School Site Council Membership…………………………………………….....11 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances…………………………………..………..12 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation……………..….…..13 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy……………………………………………..………..16 Glossary of Acronyms ADEPT BPST CCSS CDS CE CELDT ConApp CPM CTE DIBELS EC EL ELA ELD EIA-LEP EIA-SCE ESEA FPM GUSD LCAP LCFF LEA LEP LNF MTSS ORF A Developmental English Proficiency Test Basic Phonics Skills Test Common Core State Standards County-District-School Code Compensatory Education California English Language Development Test Consolidated Application Undefined Career and Technical Education Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills California Education Code English Learner English Language Arts English Language Development Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act Federal Program Monitoring Goleta Union School District Local Control Accountability Plan Local Control Funding Formula Local Educational Agency (i.e. GUSD) Limited-English-Proficient Letter Naming Fluency Multi-Tier System Support Oral Reading Fluency i PI QEIA RenSTAR RFEP SBAC SIG SIPPS SPSA SSC SST SWP SY Title I-IV Program Improvement Quality Education Investment Act Renaissance STAR Reading Program Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium School Improvement Grant Undefined Single Plan for Student Achievement (i.e. this document) School Site Council Student-Study Team Undefined School Year Strengthening and Improvement of Elementary and Secondary Schools (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) HOLLISTER SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Hollister School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Hollister School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Hollister School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Hollister School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Hollister School. 16 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 17 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Hollister School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Hollister School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Hollister School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 18 ESCUELA DE HOLLISTER PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Hollister reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Hollister se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Hollister que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Hollister celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 19 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Hollister. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 20 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Hollister. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Hollister. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Hollister se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Hollister distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 21 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 22 Single Plan for Student Achievement Isla Vista Elementary School 2015-2016 Isla Vista School Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Isla Vista Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045470 Principal: Mary Kahn Date of this revision: December 8, 2015 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Mary Kahn Position: Principal Telephone Number: (805) 685-4418 Address: 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta, CA 93117 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 8 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 10 Form D: School Site Council Membership 13 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 14 Form G: School Site Council Membership 15 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 18 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils: reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student groups. SCHOOL GOAL(s) 1: English Language Arts All Isla Vista School students will increase reading proficiency as measured by DIBELs, SRI, and CAASPP assessments. Formative Assessment Guiding Targets: 65% of K-6th grade Isla Vista students will demonstrate grade level proficiency (Core Level) in reading achievement as measured by the DIBELs end of year benchmark assessments. 60% of 2nd-6th grade students will perform at the Core or Enrichment levels of the Scholastic Reading Inventory. 60% of 3rd-6th grade students will meet or exceed standards in English Language Arts as measured by the CAASPP. Less than 20% of students school-wide will be classified as needing intensive intervention as measured by end-of-year grade level benchmarks on the DIBELs assessment. What data did you use to form this goal? Baseline fall benchmark data was collected school-wide (TK-6th) for reading fluency with the DIBELs assessment. Core: 61%, Intensive: 24% Baseline benchmark data was collected in grades 2nd-6th grade for reading comprehension with the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI). Core: 54%, Intensive: 29% CASSPP data: 54% Met/Exceeded standards 1 What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Overall, we are significantly up in performance in English Language Arts as compared to a year ago. Students maintained their achievement from spring benchmarks to fall benchmarks. Students will participate in benchmark assessments 3x year for both the DIBELs (TK-6th) and SRI (2nd-6th). Progress monitoring will be performed monthly for all students determined as needing intensive and strategic intervention. A larger than expected number of students Where can a budget plan of the proposed remained in the range of needing intensive expenditures for this goal be found? intervention. It was noted that many students made significant gains, although not School Site Council documents enough to move to the strategic level of achievement. STRATEGY: During 2015-2016, Isla Vista School will fully implement our MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) to support students with superior core instruction as well as support additional needs identified for achieving grade level standards in English Language Arts. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) No additional expense Action/Date Person(s) Responsible August/Sept. 2015 Teachers, principal Professional Development, K-6th assessments administration & benchmarks review, student goal setting August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, principal Students will be assessed in reading with the DIBELs assessment (K-6th) and SRI (2nd-6th) three times per year by the classroom teacher. Students with intensive or strategic needs will be progress monitored a minimum of once per month. SRI Technical Support, $1850/General Ed. August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, principal Staff will meet in Monthly Data Team meetings to set student goals, monitor progress, analyze data, and determine next steps. No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, principal Teachers will meet multiple times per week to collaborate regarding student progress and next steps during students’ specialist times CORE Funds used for student specialists, no additional expense for teacher collaboration time September 2015 Teachers, site tech leads, principal Teachers will be trained on Google Classroom as a means for posting information weekly regarding grade level collaboration meetings in order to share information vertically across grade levels Funds for 1 additional site tech leads/year $750/LCAP August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, staff Learning Team time will provide 45 minutes daily (160days/year) in 1st-6th grades to target skills needed for intervention or extension. Additional Credentialed Teacher Tutors contracted. Smaller class ratios are used for more intensive groups. CT (Credentialed Teacher) support $21,600/LCAP, Title I August 2015 Teachers Additional SIPPs systematic phonics instruction curriculum purchased to be used during Learning Teams. Cost of SIPPs program $7418.20/LCAP 2 Task/Date August – May 2015-2016 Learning Center teachers, 4th-6th grade General education students (4th-6th) with intensive reading needs will participate for one hour, 3-5x/week in the systematic READ 180 intensive intervention program. System upgrade to Next Generation READ 180 (Microsoft Funds covered majority, $4239.10/Gen. Ed. August – May 2015-2016 Library Media Specialist All students will participate in a school wide reading incentive program through our library and classroom teachers with Scholastic Reading Counts. Reading Counts annual tests update $800/Gen. Ed. December – May 20152016 Learning Center K-6th students determined to have significantly intensive needs not making adequate progress will participate in a Tier III intervention, of additional intervention support 1:1/small group targeting specific goals. No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 ASES Director Students with significant learning or social/emotional needs will be identified as high priority to participate in our afterschool program serving ~145 students daily. $192,600/ASES grant & IVYP collaboration August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, CTs Grade levels will be supported daily with additional CT (credentialed teacher) time to allocate based on needs from student progress monitoring. CT Support $60,538.26/LCAP, Title I, Title III Immigrant, Title III LEP December – May 20152016 Learning Center, K Teachers Kindergarten intervention will be available for the students identified as needing the most intensive intervention by the KSEP, DIBELs, and other K benchmark assessments. Partnership with THRIVE Isla Vista (KSEP data), CT support $16,200 August – May 2015-2016 Principal, Site Tech Leads, Computer Teacher A blend of technology devices (iPads and Chromebooks) will be purchased and utilized to give students additional access points to rich material as well as more complex and immediate feedback. Self-assessment and evaluation skills, problemsolving, and the ability to determine relevance are also addressed. Purchase of devices $20,900/ LCAP August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, Principal Professional Development for teachers to implement and integrate technology in classroom. Attend CUE (Computer Using Educator’s Conference and Google Summit) $4500/Title I 3 August – May 2015-2016 Principal, Data Teams, MTSS Team (includes school personnel and parents of individual child of concern) Students not determined to be making adequate progress will be discussed with grade level colleagues during Data Team meetings. Progress will be documented. Students not making progress after multiple Data Team meetings will be brought to a MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) meeting with parents and school experts to further analyze data, work samples, targeted goals, interventions, and next steps. Progress on goals and the students’ response to increasing intensity of interventions will be monitored closely by the MTSS team. Funds for MTSS meeting substitutes $720/LCAP August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, School Psychologist, Principal MTSS/RTI team participates in district professional development following up on the successful implementation of the MTSS process on our site. No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 Teachers, Principal, parents Parents will be supported in learning about advocating for their child academically, working as a partner in collaboration with the school, and learning more about Common Core Standards during parent-teacher conferences, PTA, ELAC, and SSC meetings No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 After-School Tutoring Coordinator After school tutoring for 5th-6th grade students by community volunteers $750/LCAP, Fund Coordinator/year 4 LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 3: Apply best practices in teaching and learning, including effective implementation of new State Standards, including mathematics, ELA, and science SCHOOL GOALs 2: Math During the 2015-2016 school year, teachers will become trained and implement the new district adopted math materials with fidelity to support all students in the teaching, instruction, and learning of the new CCSS in mathematics. Assessment tools and processes for the collection of mathematics data will be reviewed and determined to be in place for data collection and analysis for the 2016-2017 year. What data did you use to form this goal? GUSD adopted a new math curriculum this year. Bridges for K-5, CPM for 6th grade. We currently do not collect common mathematics assessments data. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Math curriculum and development has been a focus during the last several years’ teacher collaboration meetings. GUSD adopted new math curriculum this year. Teachers have identified this process as an area of needed focus for the year before we can move forward with systematic mathematics intervention and supports. Assessments for data collection will be determined and ready for school-wide decision making for identifying additional math needs systematically in 2016-2017. Teacher feedback and observation will be utilized to determine full-scale math implementation was achieved. Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents STRATEGY: Student learning will be strengthened through professional development and collaboration. Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) August – May 2015-2016 Teachers in Grade Level Teams, principal Grade level teams will focus on math during district professional development and grade level collaboration. No additional site expense August – May 2015-2016 Teachers in Grade Level Teams, principal An additional grade level planning day is allocated for each team to further support the development of math curriculum, planning, discussion of student progress, and identification of assessments useful for data collection. Grade Level Time for planning & observations $6000/LCAP 5 August – May 2015-2016 Teachers in Grade Level Teams, principal Grade level teams will collaborate and focus on problemsolving daily—supporting each other with the development of curriculum and rubrics, as well as discussing student progress. No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 Teachers in Grade Level Teams, principal Grade levels will share successes and challenges with vertical teams during staff meetings and on staff’s Google Classroom No additional expense August – May 2015-2016 Curriculum Council teachers, principal Several teachers will participate on the GUSD Curriculum Council and bring information back to the staff during staff meetings No additional expense LEA GOAL: Goal 3: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2 and 3 during the 2015-16 school year. SCHOOL GOAL 3: English Learners 62% of Isla Vista students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as delineated in the LEA Plan, as determined by the annual CELDT test and ADEPT benchmark assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? Data from 2014-2015 CELDT and ADEPT formative assessments. The Gap Finder formative assessment is utilized for long-term English Learners making minimal progress. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Isla Vista’s English Learning students are making steady progress in achieving language fluency as measured by the CELDT and ADEPT assessments. Some students are taking longer than one year to move from the Intermediate fluency level into Early Advanced. ADEPT assessment will be given 3 times during the year to all students. (Baseline, mid-year, end of year) CELDT will be given during the state mandated window ending on Oct. 30. Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents 6 STRATEGY: During 2015-2016, English Learners at Isla Vista will participate in a school-wide 30 minute, daily designated English Language Development period, taught at their language level with lower than average teacher to student class size. Teachers are Systematic ELD trained and implement systematic instruction. Student groupings are flexible through the year based on CELDT and ADEPT assessments. Additionally, teachers will explore the implementation of English Language Learner instructional strategies throughout the day in all content areas to make curriculum more accessible. Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) August – May 20152016 Classroom Teachers and Learning Center Teacher Classroom teachers and Learning Center Teacher will baseline and benchmark ADEPT test No additional cost August – May 20152016 ELD Teachers in conjunction with ongoing feedback from classroom teachers. Certificated Tutors will support the Systematic School-Wide Designated ELD time (8 tutors x 180 days, .65hour/day for instruction & planning) Certificated Tutor cost $24,570 August – May 20152016 Classroom Teachers, Learning Center Teacher, Principal Classroom teachers will use of Academic Language and engagement strategies (Kate Kinsella) throughout content area instruction. No additional cost August – May 20152016 Classroom Teachers, Learning Center Teacher, Principal Professional Development during Site Staff Meetings (Principal/Classroom Teachers) No additional cost August – May 20152016 Teachers, Principal Principal and team of teachers will attend Turnaround Schools Conference. Team will provide professional development for staff during staff meetings. Staff will work collaboratively to review and implement best practices. August – May 20152016 Teachers, Principal Character education development to support student social/emotional progress, allowing for students’ full focus on academic achievement August – May 20152016 ELAC Committee, Principal Parent Education and training in school student expectations, CCSS standards, and advocacy for their children, & ELAC committee routines 7 Conference, substitutes, accommodations, travel $7280/Title I Character Counts and Second Step curriculum and materials, $5000/LCAP $350/ Title III LEP Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance SCHOOL GOAL(s) 1: English Language Arts All Isla Vista School students will increase reading proficiency as measured by DIBELs, SRI, and CAASPP assessments. Formative Assessment Guiding Targets: 65% of K-6th grade Isla Vista students will demonstrate grade level proficiency (Core Level) in reading achievement as measured by the DIBELs end of year benchmark assessments. 60% of 2nd-6th grade students will perform at the Core or Enrichment levels of the Scholastic Reading Inventory. 60% of 3rd-6th grade students will meet or exceed standards in English Language Arts as measured by the CAASPP. Less than 20% of students school-wide will be classified as needing intensive intervention as measured by end-of-year grade level benchmarks on the DIBELs assessment. SCHOOL GOALs 2: Math During the 2015-2016 school year, teachers will become trained and implement the new district adopted math materials with fidelity to support all students in the teaching, instruction, and learning of the new CCSS in mathematics. Assessment tools and processes for the collection of mathematics data will be reviewed and determined to be in place for data collection and analysis for the 2016-2017 year. SCHOOL GOAL 3: English Learners 62% of Isla Vista students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as delineated in the LEA Plan, as determined by the annual CELDT test and ADEPT benchmark assessments. Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: Actions to be Taken to Reach This 1 Goal Consider all appropriate dimensions (e.g., Teaching and Learning, Staffing, and Professional Development) • Community Liaisons Start Date Completion Date August 2015 May 2016 • Professional Development 2 August 2015 May 2016 Proposed Expenditures Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services Provided teachers and principals with researchbased professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement Estimated Cost $182,291 $9,503 Funding Source (itemize for each source) Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside 1 2 See Appendix A: Chart of Legal Specifics for the Single Plan for Student Achievement for content required by each program or funding source supporting this goal. List the date an action will be taken, or will begin, and the date it will be completed. 8 • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 - Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP $35,000 Title I & LCAP May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences August 2015 - Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I $1,000 Title I $85,523 Title I May 2016 • • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 - May 2016 • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 - Required – set aside for Program Improvement May 2016 9 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $72,681 $ $ $ $ $ Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $ Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $ Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $ Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students 10 Allocation $ $ $ $ Consolidated in the SWP List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $ Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school $ Federal Programs Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $75,828 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed $ choices for their children, more effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals 3 $ Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards $25,164 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs $ Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP3 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. 11 For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $ Other federal funds (Title III Immigrant) $2,704 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $ Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $176,377 Note: Other Title I-supported activities that are not shown on this page may be included in the SPSA Action Plan. 12 Form D: School Site Council Membership 1 Laura Zizumbo, Chairperson Shreya Parikh Morgan Gainer Regina Davis Janet Seiler Mary Kahn Numbers of members in each category 4 EC Section 52852 13 1 3 Secondary Student Other School Staff 1 Parent or Community Member Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.4 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: 14 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Annual evaluation by the SSC and local educational agency (LEA) is a critical part of the continuous cycle of improvement for a school. Furthermore, it is an integral component of the Compensatory Education (CE) Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) review process for Single Plan for Student Achievements (SPSAs). During an FPM review, the SSC and LEA must be able to provide evidence of the evaluation process to determine if the needs of students are being met by the strategies described in the SPSA. SPSA 2014-2015 ANNUAL EVALUATION SPSA Priorities (2014-2015) LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils: reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student groups. SCHOOL GOAL(s) 1: English Language Arts 70% of TK-6th grade Isla Vista students will demonstrate grade level proficiency (Core Level) in reading achievement as measured by the DIBELs end of year benchmark assessments. 60% of 2nd-6th grade students will perform at the Core or Enrichment levels of the Scholastic Reading Inventory. Less than 20% of students school-wide will be classified as needing intensive intervention as measured by end-of-year grade level benchmarks on the DIBELs assessment. LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal 3: Apply best practices in teaching and learning, including effective implementation of new State Standards, including mathematics, ELA, and science SCHOOL GOAL 2: Math During the 2014-2015 school year, teachers will develop strategies and curriculum to support the teaching, instruction, and learning of the new CCSS in mathematics to support all students. LEA GOAL: Goal 3: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2 and 3 during the 2014-15 school year. SCHOOL GOAL 3: English Learners 80% of Isla Vista students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as delineated in the LEA Plan, as determined by the annual CELDT test and ADEPT benchmark assessments. 15 Plan Implementation, Strategies and Activities • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 Teachers were trained in assessments and the use of data to guide instruction. All students were benchmark assessed three times per year. Students identified with additional needs were progress monitored monthly. All students set reading goals. Teachers and support staff met monthly during Data Teams to review student progress and update student goals. Targeted intervention was implemented in first through third grade during Learning Teams, Kindergarten and Fourth grades provided intervention embedded in the classroom with additional support, and fifth/sixth grade participated in an intensive program for those with that need. Students not making adequate progress toward their goals were referred to Child Success Team meetings to review alternative solutions and strategies. Our MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) team participated in further professional development in this area of need. Materials were purchased to support systematic implementation of intervention and extension. All students participated in our Reading Counts program as a collaboration between librarian and teachers. Approximately 145 students participated in our after-school program, daily. Priority was given to those students with the greatest academic and/or social/emotional needs as identified by classroom teachers and school personnel. About an average of 50 students participated in our before-school drop-in program for students in need of childcare or tutoring. Our school psychologist, psychologist intern, and UCSB Power of Play undergraduate volunteers supported many students on campus with a range of social/emotional needs—such as self-regulation instruction and friendship skills. Teachers collaborated around instructional planning during monthly release times provided by the district, substitute days provided for teams to plan and implement math strategies, as well as weekly grade level collaboration time during PE. Additional technology devices were acquired to support sixth grade to 1:1 iPads, allowing for a flipped classroom model during math as well as more student engagement overall. Several teachers attended training on the New ELD/ELA standards, sharing this information with staff. Teachers were encouraged to expand ELD strategies throughout all subject areas. A parent education night was hosted for parents to learn more about the Common Core standards in ELA and Math. Additionally, several families participated in a district joint partnership at the Community Center for Spanish speaking families to learn more about how to support their children in school. Seven teachers and the principal attended the No Excuses University Institute. Staff planned steps for implementation for the 2015-2016 year. Involvement/Governance • School Site Council reviewed the teacher and family survey data, student achievement data, and budget information to develop school priorities, goals, and strategies. • The ELAC (English Language Learner Advisory Committee) reviewed the same teacher and family survey data, student achievement data, and budget information as the SSC. They asked questions and provided feedback that the principal shared with the SSC. • As data was collected and student goals set, this information was shared with SSC, ELAC, teachers at staff meetings, and families during student-teacher conferences. Outcomes • Fall 2014 DIBELs fluency data identified 25% of K-6 students as needing intensive intervention, 16% of K-6 students as needing strategic intervention, and 59% of students on grade level or above. DIBELs data is designed to be one data point to help teachers identify which students may need further support to be on grade level by the end of the year. It should be noted that we observed a large number of kindergarten students showing no need for intervention at the beginning of the year based on this one measure. We anticipate looking at an additional measure for K in the 2015-2016 school year to better identify student needs. • Spring 2015 DIBELs fluency data identified 24% of K-6 students as needing intensive intervention, 15% of students needing strategic intervention, and 61% as grade level or above. • Fall 2014 SRI comprehension data for grades 2nd-6th identified 49% of students with intensive/strategic needs, 21% of students at grade level, and 23% of students above grade level with a baseline of 44% of students on or above grade level in the fall of 2014 in reading. • Spring 2015 SRI comprehension data identified 47% of K-6 students as having intensive/strategic needs, 23% as at grade level, and 30% as above grade level with an overall of 54% of students at or above grade level in the spring of 2015 in reading. • CAASPP data (formerly referred to as SBAC) shows that 55% of Isla Vista students in 3rd through 6th grade for the 2014-2015 school year met or exceeded the standard in English Language Arts. This is above the state average (44%) and above the Goleta Union School District average (54%). • CAASPP data (formerly referred to as SBAC) shows that 46% of Isla Vista students in 3rd through 6th grade for the 2014-2015 school year met or exceeded the standard in Mathematics. This is above the state average (33%) and above the Goleta Union School District average (45%). • 61.1% of English Learners have made their annual target progress. We exceeded the state target of 59%. Our data shows that our beginning students make significant progress, but growth out of early Intermediate and intermediate progress gains are slower. 17 ISLA VISTA SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Isla Vista School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Isla Vista School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Isla Vista School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Isla Vista School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Isla Vista School. 18 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 19 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Isla Vista School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Isla Vista School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Isla Vista School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 20 ESCUELA DE ISLA VISTA PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Isla Vista reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Isla Vista se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Isla Vista que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Isla Vista celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 21 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Isla Vista. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 22 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Isla Vista. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Isla Vista se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Isla Vista distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 23 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 24 Single Plan for Student Achievement Kellogg Elementary School 2015 - 2016 Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement School: Kellogg Elementary District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045488 Principal: Kim Bruzzese Date of this revision: 11/5/2015 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Kim Bruzzese Position: Principal Telephone Number: (805) 681-1277 Address: 475 Cambridge Drive E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 8 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 9 Form D: School Site Council Membership 12 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 13 Form G: Single Plan For Student Achievement 14 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 21 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. (LCAP, Goal 1) SCHOOL GOAL #1: On the Spring DIBELs (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), 70% of K-6 students will be at the core level. Grade 3 through 6 students will show a 5% increase from 64% to 69% on the 2016 ELA Smarter Balanced Assessment. What data did you use to form this goal? A combination of AimsWeb and DIBELs assessment data from last year was used to write this year’s goal. The following assessments were given for different grade levels (LNF-Letter Naming Fluency; NWNonsense Word; RCBM-Reading CurriculumBased Measurement) DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills - Kindergarten and third grade) SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium-Grade 3-6) Percent of students at CORE: K- 73% LNF-DIBELs 1st- 80% NW 2nd- 75% RCBM 3rd-70% DIBELs, SBAC 70% Met or Exceeded 4th- 94% RCBM, SBAC 62% Met or Exceeded 5th- 71%,RCBM, SBAC 66% Met or Exceeded 6th- 63% RCBM, SBAC 58% Met or Exceeded What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Multiple measures ensure that the staff can conduct ongoing, productive data analysis to provide systematic interventions for students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. The combination of 2014-15 AimsWeb/DIBELs data indicated 73% of Kellogg students met benchmark targets by the spring trimester. Initial, mid- and end-of-year DIBELS in all grades. Progress monitoring (SIPPs, DIBELS) for targeted students. Review SBAC scores following 2016 assessment. Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents School-wide 64% of students Met or Exceeded ELA Standards as measured on the SBAC. 1 STRATEGY: During 2015–16, Kellogg will implement school-wide, research-based ELA instructional strategies and interventions to identified students as part of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) structure. We will use the DIBELs ELA Assessments in grades K-6th to identify students who could benefit from weekly intervention in ELA provided by the Learning Center Staff in the areas of reading fluency and comprehension. The progress of struggling readers and English learners will be measured by benchmark assessments (baseline, trimester probes, summative) administered throughout the year as part of Kellogg’s MTSS strategy. Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Sept 2015 - Baseline Assessment of all students K-6 with DIBELs assessment tool and review of Spring 2015 SBAC scores for current 4th-6th grade students. Teaching staff, Learning Center Staff, School Psychologist, and Principal Oct 2015- Using the baseline data as well as additional classroom data, grade level teams, LCT staff, principal and psychologist hold a data team meeting is held to discuss assessment and progress monitoring data. Students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions receive targeted, small group intervention instruction, specifically in reading comprehension and reading fluency. Tier 2 and Tier 3 level students will also access online Lexia programming to support Learning Center Teacher and staff in coordination with classroom teachers, principal and psychologist August-May- work with core MTSS team members to implement MTSS strategies throughout site. September/October 2015- Conduct baseline assessments to identify students in need of intervention at a grade level data team meeting. Identify and serve students via classroom and LCT supports for intervention purposes during targeted, grade level intervention time. Create schedule that can accommodate grade level intervention time. October 2015- Provide ELA intervention for identified Tier 3 and Tier 2 students. November/December 2015- Administer progress monitoring assessments according to district assessment schedule assessments to faciliatate February data team check in. SY15-16 Conduct trimester meetings to develop intervention plans for targeted students. Conduct Tier II interventions in the classroom and Learning Center Classroom where appropriate. Progress monitor targeted students. Conduct benchmark measures (3x year); (DIBELS, BPST) Choose additional research-based ELA intervention materials, i.e. Six minute fluency, SIPPS Create a schedule conducive to MTSS intervention. Principal will create Lexia access for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) MTSS training -district funded Learning Center Teacherdistrict funded Learning Center Certificated Tutors - $60,000 ELA intervention materials ($500 approximate) 100 site licenses for Lexia, $4,255 (T3 LEP) Release time for Data Team Meetings ($2,000) 2 ongoing growth in ELA. January & April 2016 Using assessment program data, grade level data teams will meet again with administration, LCT staff and psychologist to discuss progress via DIBELs data. Learning Center Teacher and staff in coordination with classroom teachers, principal and psychologist MTSS meetings will be scheduled throughout the year for students not showing progress and/or those who have potential of learning disability present. MTSS Team: Principal, psychologist, regular education teacher, special education teacher, speech pathologist Monitor implementation steps for SY 2015-2016. Principal intervention students. Teachers will help promote usage at home by families at conference time. (Oct. – June) 3 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. (LCAP Goal 1) Coherent standards-aligned Instructional program in all school to improve student achievement, including; the development of factfluency and part-whole thinking; engaging the Mathematical Practices through Number Talks and mathematical discourse; and implementation of the CCSS math content standards. (LEA Plan Goal II) SCHOOL GOAL #2: Teachers shall fully implement the Bridges K-5 and College Preparatory Math (CPM) Programs during the 2015-16 school year. Teachers will record post assessment data on a google data sheet and later the EADMs data management system to provide information for grade level MTSS data team meetings as well as individual MTSS meetings. What data did you use to form this goal? AimsWeb year-to-year comparison (QDMQuantity Discrimination Measurement; NWNonsense Word; M-CAP- Mathematics Concepts and Applications; M-COMP – Mathematics Computation.) SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) Percent of students at CORE: K- 73% QDM 1st- 78% QDM 2nd- 43% M-CAP 3rd-37% M-COMP, SBAC 72% Met or Exceeded 4th- 53% M-COMP, SBAC 40% Met or Exceeded 5th- 59% M-COMP, SBAC 56% Met or Exceeded 6th- 78% M-COMP, SBAC 54% Met or Exceeded School-wide 58% of students Met or Exceeded Mathematics Standards as measured on the SBAC. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Multiple measures ensure that the staff can conduct ongoing, productive data analysis to provide systematic interventions for students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. The combination of 2014-15 AimsWeb data indicated 74% of Kellogg students met benchmark targets by the spring trimester. Discrepancies between AimsWeb and SBAC scores were noted, specifically in grade 3. Post unit/chapter assessments will be monitored through the MTSS process in all grades at the three, data team meetings and as needed for individual student MTSS meetings. Review SBAC scores following 2016 assessment. Using curriculum based assessments and a math program with a strong scope and sequence, a more predictable connection between classroom assessment and Smarter Balance results is expected. Where can a budget plan of the proposed expenditures for this goal be found? School Site Council documents Budget documents 4 STRATEGY: During 2015–16, teachers will complete the Bridges and CPM adopted math programs and record post assessment data for review by the MTSS team at data team meetings. This is an implementation goal. Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Sept 2015 - Assessment of all students K-6 with Bridges and CPM (6th) assessment tools and review of Spring 2015 SBAC scores for current 4th-6th grade students will take place. Teaching staff, Learning Center Staff, School Psychologist, and Principal Nov/Dec 2015- Using the baseline curriculum-based data as well as additional SBAC scores in grades 4-6, grade level team members along with principal and LCT staff determined which students would best benefit from Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Learning Center Teacher and staff in coordination with classroom teachers, principal and psychologist This year’s implementation of the MTSS model with a focus on ELA was rolled out with the understanding that Math intervention would be added once personnel were in place with ELA intervention schedules are up and running. Grade levels with the greatest student needs were started mid-October. Learning Center Teacher and staff in coordination with classroom teachers, principal and psychologist February & April 2016 - Using assessment data from the math program, grade level data teams will meet with principal, LCT staff and psychologist to discuss progress via math concepts. MTSS meetings will be scheduled for students not showing progress and/or have potential of learning disability present. Monitor implementation steps for SY 20152016. MTSS Team: Principal, psychologist, regular education teacher, special education teacher, speech pathologist Principal Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) August-May- Train staff in Bridges and CPM curriculums. Conduct district-wide PD to provide training in available interventions and research-based practices. September/October 2015- Provide google sheet for teachers to input Bridges/CPM end of unit/chapter assessments. February & April 2015- Review intervention assessment data in a data team format to monitor progress of Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. *MTSS training -district funded SY15-16 Conduct data team meetings to develop intervention plans for targeted students in mathematics. *Release time for Data Team Meetings ($2,000) *Learning Center Teacherdistrict funded *Learning Center Certificated Tutors $60,000 *Math intervention materials ($200 approximate) *Listed also in Goal 1 Develop Tier II and Tier III interventions in the classroom and Learning Center Classroom. Create a schedule conducive to MTSS Ongoing support through weekly grade level collaboration meetings, professional development opportunities, and staff meetings will be provided to staff to ensure best instructional practices are being used to support our English Language Learners. 5 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1 and 2 during the 2015-16 school year. SCHOOL GOAL #3: English Learner (EL) Goal - 62% of Kellogg’s EL students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet AMAO 1 (Annual Growth) goal as determined by CELDT requirements for the 2015-16 school year as delineated in the LEA Plan. Kellogg EL students with less than 5 years in the United States will meet the AMAO 2 (Attaining English Proficiency) target of 25.5% for the 2015-16 school year. Progress will be monitored throughout the year using CELDT data and ADEPT benchmark assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? AMAO 1 derived from 2014-15 CELDT score: 75.3% grew a minimum of one level in their English proficiency rates . (Federal target: 60.5) 38.3% of our EL students who attained English proficiency have been in the ELD program less than five years. 75.3% of our students demonstrated band growth from 2013-2014 to 2014-2015 CELDT scores. 21% or 7 of our 34 grade 3-6 students Met or Exceeded ELA standards in the baseline year of SBAC. 40% or 15 grade 3-6 students Met or Exceeded standards in Mathematics in the baseline year of SBAC. Additionally, out of 73 EL students last year, 18 demonstrated no growth as determined by the CELDT. Last, when comparing English Only to English Learning students on the Smarter Balanced, EL students consistently score lower than their EO counterparts. 83% of English Only students Met or Exceeded ELA standards and 79% of English Learners Met or Exceeded standards in Mathematics as evidenced in the 2015 SBAC CELDT Scores ADEPT Scores DIBELS Reclassification rates Band growth SBAC Scores AMAO 2 derived from 2014-15 CELDT score: 38.3% proficiency rate. (Federal target: 24.2) SBAC ELA: 21% of ELs Met or Exceeded Standards SBAC Math: 40% of ELs Met or Exceeded Standards ADEPT assessment will be given 2 times during the year to all students. (Baseline, midyear, end of year) The May 2015 ADEPT score will be reviewed and compared to the fall 2015 ADEPT score. CELDT will be given during the state mandated window ending on Oct. 30. Principal will monitor effective practices through use of formal and informal observations. 6 STRATEGY: During 2015–16, Kellogg will implement research-based instructional strategies and interventions in coordination with the data from the ADEPT and CELDT assessments, to determine and address the language fluency needs of English learners (baseline, at trimesters, annually). Additionally we will continue to refine the MTSS process as a way to support and monitor progress of our EL students. Action/Date SY2015-2016 Conduct systematic ELD with instructional strategies that emphasize language development. Coordinate an MTSS schedule that facilitates integrated and designated ELD support throughout the school day. Provide informational flyers to EL families Sept. 2015 – ADEPT administered to kindergarten ELs and new EL students; 30 minutes of daily English Language Development instruction provided to all EL’s by proficiency level using Systematic ELD best practices. Classroom teachers will use instructional practices from Kate Kinsella to scaffold learning when necessary, incorporate use of sentence frames and academic vocabulary to ensure rigorous and relevant Tier 1 instruction for particularly EL students. Dec. 2015 – ADEPT administered to all EL students; EL groups revisited in January to determine best placement after reviewing ADEPT/CELDT data. Final ADEPT May 2016. Person(s) Responsible ELD instructor Principal Learning Center teachers Classroom teachers Teachers and ELD Certificated Tutors Principal, Teachers Principal, ELD Certificated Tutors, Teachers Task/Date August-May- continue to train a core team in the MTSS process along with staff SY15-16- Implement ELD instruction using systematic ELD with supplemental curricular materials. Progress monitor ELL students (DIBELS, ADEPT) Create a schedule conducive to MTSS Utilize evidenced-based instructional strategies, i.e. close reading, sentence frames, academic language ADEPT Testing of all new students in K-6 will take place in September, with returning students being reassessed in December. Based on proficiency levels, staff will provide 30 minutes of targeted, daily ELD instruction. Ongoing support through weekly grade level collaboration meetings, professional development opportunities, and staff meetings will be provided to staff to ensure best instructional practices are being used to support our English Language Learners. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) District training on ELA/ELD framework (district funded) District training on Systematic ELD training (district funded) Learning Center Teacher (district funded) Certificated Tutors for ELD $60,000 (LCAP) Staff will review December ADEPT data and revisit the need to regroup students based on proficiency level findings based upon CELDT and ADEPT scores. Administration of the May ADEPT will be reviewed and will determine fall placements for ELD instruction. 7 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements In Student Performance Actions to be Taken to Reach this Goal Start/ Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Centralized District Services Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: • Community Liaisons August 2015 May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services $182,291 • Professional Development August 2015 – May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with research-based professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement $9,503 Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP • District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 – May, 2016 Required – set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I 8 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners Allocation $0 $56,525 $0 $0 $0 $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety Consolidated in the SWP $0 $0 $0 9 Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $56,525 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $0 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed choices for their children, more effectively $ share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards 1 $0 $9,868 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. 10 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $2,069 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $11,937 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $68,462 11 Form D: School Site Council Membership 1 Secondary Student Other School Staff 4 Parent or Community Member Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: Kim Bruzzese Amy Damron Alejandra Navarro Sora Young Nora Zwehl Quintero Rhonda Redkey Linda Andrews Nadra Ehrman Diana Garza Karie Ide Dena Schultz Karen van Gool Numbers of members in each category 2 1 6 0 EC Section 52852 12 KELLOGG SCHOOL SPSA ANNUAL EVALUATION Plan Priorities: Form G: Goals from the 2014-2015 Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA): GOAL #1: SCHOOL GOAL #1: ELA 80% of Kellogg students will meet grade level performance expectations in English Language Arts in the spring of 2015 as determined by the AimsWeb assessment in all grades, with the exception of third grade which will be using the DIBELs (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessment. Kindergarten students will perform at “benchmark” using the AimsWeb Letter Naming Fluency assessment. First grade students will perform at “benchmark” using the AimsWeb Nonsense Word Fluency assessment. Students will be expected to score at “benchmark” using a reading fluency assessment in grades 2-6. (LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups.) GOAL #2: SCHOOL GOAL: Math 75% of Kellogg students will show grade level proficiency at numerical fact fluency as determined by reaching mastery of grade level FactsWise goals in grades 1-3. 70% of Kellogg students in grades 4-6 will show grade level proficiency as evidenced using AimsWeb math assessments. (LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. LEA PLAN GOAL 2: Coherent standards-aligned Instructional program in all school to improve student achievement, including; the development of fact-fluency and part-whole thinking; engaging the Mathematical Practices through Number Talks and mathematical discourse; and implementation of the CCSS math content standards.) GOAL #3: SCHOOL GOAL: English Learner Goal 60.5% of Kellogg’s English Learner students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet AMAO 1 (Annual Growth) goal as determined by CELDT requirements for the 2014-15 school year as delineated in the LEA Plan. Kellogg students with less than 5 years in the United States, will meet the AMAO 2 (Attaining English Proficiency) target of 24.2 for the 2014-15 school year. Progress will be monitored throughout the year using CELDT data and ADEPT benchmark assessments. (LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. LCAP GOAL 3: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2 and 3 during the 2014-15 school year.) 14 Major expenditures supporting these priorities: 1. Certificated Tutors to support ELD and two combination classes- $42,498 2. Instructional materials to support new standards - $6,196 3. Funds used to provide AimsWeb and Lexia - $5,015 4. Teachers attended conferences off site to support ELD and Math Instruction (FactsWise, Daily 5 ELA Training, ADEPT training) - $3,719 Plan Implementation: 1. Staff received materials, time lines, staff meeting and district release time to review AimsWeb data throughout the year. Data was used to identify students needing extra support in the learning center in both math and ELA. A google document was maintained to monitor progress three times over the course of the year. (Site measures using AimsWeb and DIBELS was used in the absence of standardized state test scores, (i.e. STAR). 2. Teachers were given district Professional Development opportunities to teach strategies for writing summaries of narrative and summaries of expository text at the beginning of the year. District Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) provided support to teachers across the district. Grade level meetings were held to review samples, discuss patterns and plan future instruction to meet needs of students in their writing. Results were shared at a staff meeting. 3. Certificated Tutor support for English Language Development and Academic Language Development classes for Learning Teams was fully implemented 30 minutes a day to all English Language Learners. Kellogg used Certificated Tutors daily to support reduced teacher to student ratios for each grade level’s 30 minutes ELD instruction. Strategies in the current SPSA that were not fully implemented as described in the plan or were not implemented within the specified timelines: 1. Although 80% was the school-wide target for ELA, school-wide 73% of Kellogg students performed at the proficient level in ELA, with specific grade level performances indicated on Table 1. 2. Although 70% was the school-wide target for Math in grades 4-6, school-wide 73% of Kellogg students performed at the proficient level in Math using either the M-COMP or M-CAP AimsWeb assessment. Specific grade level performances indicated on Table 2. 3. FactsWise fluency rates were consistently monitored throughout the year in grades 1-3, although difficulty with our AimsWeb google document prevented an accurate tool to monitor progress. Tracking of growth across the year was only possible in second grade. 4. All AMAO 1 and 2 state targets were met based on the CELDT scores. No federal 15 accountability was available for last year due to the State’s test piloting of Smarter Balance Assessment. No AMAO 3 could be determined due to the lack of state standardized testing data. (This was true for all California public schools.) What specific actions related to those strategies were eliminated or modified during the year? Hard data on student progress in the areas of ELA and Math were limited and not aligned with CCSS. Collection of common data was not comprehensive or relevant to goals. This was an area of weakness last year. Identify barriers to full or timely implementation of the strategies identified above. Last year we had a limited, district-wide data collection process and no Common Formative Assessments in the areas of Math. The use of DIBELS assessments in third grade and later kindergarten, provided an opportunity to view some district-wide progress. The use of DIBELS and the newly adopted math program (Bridges, grades K-5 and CPM, grade 6) will provide a more indepth progress monitoring system this year along with Smarter Balance assessments, both summative and interim. What impact did the lack of full or timely implementation of these strategies have on student outcomes? What data did you use to come to this conclusion? We recognized the need to track and monitor progress toward proficiency without the standardized data and used AimsWeb/DIBELS to partially fill that void knowing that it was newer to our site and would take time to adjust and implement fully. Strategies and Activities: Identify those strategies or activities that were particularly effective in improving student achievement. 1. The activities that we can determine to have been most effective based on data are the use of Certificated Tutor support for the instruction of ELD. We can use CELDT, ADEPT and redesignation information as evidence of student growth and achievement. 2. Kellogg EL students met AMAO 1 and AMAO 2 targets based on 2014-2015 CELDT data. 3. Teachers implemented district-wide instructional practices, such as NumberTalks and FactsWise with on-going professional development as we transitioned into new, state standards without an adopted curriculum. District TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment) assisted teachers during strategic release time to support growth in these areas. Identify those strategies or activities that were ineffective or minimally effective in improving student achievement. AimsWeb assessments were still new to the teaching staff. We experienced a period of adjustment as staff members became more familiar with the assessment tool and timelines for trimester assessments were established and how they related to current curriculum. We recognize the AimsWeb materials is not curriculum-based and often a 16 timed assessment which is not a desired practice, especially in math assessments. Although principal created google spreadsheet to record data the year before, the use of the Google spreadsheet continued to present challenges to staff members and continued to take time to train staff how to access and upload data. Some data was lost and difficult to retrieve. The district has purchased a new data management system, EADMS, and will continue to work to incorporate this new system to assist with a more consistent data collection system to support instruction. Assessment data was used to identify students for learning center intervention support with a newer learning center teacher. Progress monitoring strategies and scheduling of small group intervention took time to establish this first year. The implementation of the new, district-wide Number Talks instructional strategy was introduced in August of 2013 and revisited throughout last year. Considerations for the 2015-2016 School Year: The district has adopted the use of DIBELS as a K-6 universal screening tool for ELA. This will provide greater consistency across grade levels and district. Additional Learning Center certificated staff have been hired to support targeted intervention by grade level providing a more systematic approach to providing ELA support. Both fall assessment data (DIBELS, KSEP, CELDT, ADEPT, and classroom assessments) were used to identify students needing additional support. Team of Kellogg teachers and support staff attended Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) training at the district with six other schools. Training is looked at 3 tiers of intervention support and how school sites can maximize use of their resources to meet students’ needs. This structure has been implemented at Kellogg to maximize our use of personnel to meet our students’ needs across grade levels. With consideration of the new, math adoption, the expectation of weekly Number Talks has been dropped and is now replaced by the Number Corner learning activity in grades K-5. Sixth grade has a similar collaborative inquiry that values this instructional practice. New ELD Tutor has helped keep EL students meeting annual progress targets in English proficiency levels as determined by state CELDT scores. This continues to provide success to our EL students. She is also embedded into our grade level, intervention support model. Involvement/Governance: How was the SSC involved in development of the plan? SPSA Plan was drafted and reviewed with Site Council at meeting on November, and approved at the February meeting . How were advisory committees involved in providing advice to the SSC? Drafted plan was presented at the winter ELAC meeting and input was requested. Parents 17 at that time asked questions, but had no suggestions. How was the plan monitored during the school year? The Plan was approved in April by the Board. There was no time for monitoring built in to the plan due to timeline presented at the time. What changes are needed to ensure involvement of all stakeholders and adequate monitoring of planned activities and outcomes? It was discussed that a new timeline of writing and approving the SPSA earlier in the year will allow for better monitoring of the effectiveness of the plan by the SSC and other stakeholder groups. Table 1: Spring AimsWeb/DIBELS* English Language Arts (ELA): ELA Grade Level Assessments: LNF: Letter Naming Fluency NWF: Nonsense Word Fluency PSF: Phonemic Sound Fluency RCBM: Reading Curriculum-Based Measurement * Number in parentheses reflect score from 2013-2014 school year for comparison Grade Level: AimsWeb Total Total Percentage Assessment: Number of Number of of Students Students Students in Proficient Proficient: Grade Based on Level: AimsWeb Criteria: Kindergarten: (*DIBELS) Grade 1: Grade 2: LNF NS PSF RCBM Grade 3: (*DIBELS) Grade 4: RCBM Grade 5: RCBM Grade 6: RCBM Total Grades: --- RCBM 37 (36) 41 (40) 43 (35) 39 (39) 47 (39) 32 (40) 33 (23) 251 (252) 51 (53) 51 (54) 56 (43) 56 (51) 50 (50) 45 (51) 52 (30) 343 (332) 73% (68%) 80% (74%) 77% (81%) 70% (76%) 94% (78%) 71% (78%) 63% (77%) 73% (76%) Additional information: 1. Grade levels did not meet the expected 80% proficiency level on the AimsWeb assessments. AimsWeb was used in the absence of a state-wide 18 standardized assessment for the 2014-15 school year to monitor student progress. Smarter Balance test results will provide performance information in the future. 2. Teachers administered the AimsWeb or DIBELS assessments, three times over the course of the year in addition to classroom assessments. Results were recorded onto a google document and reviewed throughout the year. The spring assessments showed an increase in the benchmark score from fall to spring. 3. Weekly Learning Center Support was provided to students based on a combination of teacher recommendation and AimsWeb data. 4. The District has moved to using the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy (DIBELS) assessments as a universal screening tool to monitor progress throughout the year. Table 2: Spring AimsWeb Math Results: Math Grade Level Assessments:OCM: Oral Counting Measurement QDM: Quantity Discrimination Measurement M-CAP: Mathematics Concepts and Application M-COMP: Mathematics Computation Grade Level: AimsWeb Total Total Percentage Assessment: Number of Number of of Students Students Students in Proficient Proficient: Grade Based on Level: AimsWeb Criteria: Kindergarten: QDM (OCM) QDM 18 42 43% (28) (53) (53%) Grade 1: 39 50 78% (42) (54) (78%) Grade 2: *M-CAP 18 42 43% (M-COMP) (28) (42) (67%) Grade 3: M-COMP 21 57 37% (32) (52) (62%) Grade 4: M-COMP 27 51 53% (36) (50) (72%) Grade 5: M-COMP 27 46 59% (35) (51) (69%) Grade 6: M-COMP 38 49 78% (15) (42) (36%) TOTAL --252 342 74% GRADES: (216) (344) (63%) *45 out of 55 first grade students increased their FactWise fluency goal between December 2014 and March 2015. 19 *Second grade data was not collected in a manner to reflect growth similar to first grade. Additional Information: 1. Although individual grade levels did not meet the expected 70% proficiency level on the math AimsWeb assessments, the school wide target was met. AimsWeb was used in the absence of a state-wide standardized assessment for the 2014-15 school year to monitor progress over the year. Smarter Balance test results will provide performance information in the future. 2. Teachers administered the assessments three times over the course of the year in addition to classroom assessments. Results were recorded onto a google document and reviewed throughout the year. The spring assessments showed an increase in the benchmark score from fall to spring. 3. Weekly Learning Center Support was provided to students based on a combination of teacher recommendation and AimsWeb data. Table 3: Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) Data: AMAO 1: Annual Growth (60.5%) Number in Cohort Number Met AMAO 1 Percent Met AMAO 1 73 55 75.3% AMAO 2: Attaining English Proficiency Less than 5 years (24.2%) Number Number Percent in Attaining Attaining Cohort English Eng. Proficiency Proficiency 94 36 38.3% More than 5 years (50.9) Number Number Number Attaining in Attaining English Cohort English Proficiency Proficiency 13 * * * Requires a minimum of 30 students. Additional Information: 1. Kellogg EL’s are exceeding federal requirements in both AMAO 1 and 2 requirements as determined by the CELDT assessment. 2. Only two schools in Goleta Union have scores in the “More than 5 years.” 3. Our English Development Program is having a positive impact on helping students transition into English Proficiency. 20 KELLOGG SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Kellogg School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Kellogg School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Kellogg School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Kellogg School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Kellogg School. 21 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 22 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Kellogg School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Kellogg School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Kellogg School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 23 ESCUELA DE KELLOGG PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Kellogg reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Kellogg se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Kellogg que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Kellogg celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 24 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Kellogg. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 25 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Kellogg. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Kellogg. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Kellogg se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Kellogg distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 26 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 27 Single Plan for Student Achievement La Patera Elementary School Goleta, CA Single Plan for Student Achievement School: La Patera Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045421 Principal: Ricardo Araiza Date of this revision: 11/10/15 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Ricardo Araiza, Ed.D. Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805.681-1280 Address: 555 N. La Patera Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents Single Plan for Student Achievement Planned Improvements in Student Performance……………………………….1 Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance.…6 Programs Included in This Plan………………………….………..……………..8 School Site Council Membership……………………………………………….11 Recommendations and Assurances……………………………….…………..12 Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation…..…….…….……13 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy…………………….. …..………….……16 Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL: All student cohorts will increase reading proficiency as measured by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment (K6), DIBELS, BPST and CAASPP Assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? CAASPP Assessments MAP Assessments BPST DIBELS Teacher created assessments We recognize a need to track and monitor student proficiency as determined by last year’s measures. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? For grades 3-5, the baseline data from the CAASPP Assessments has been established. Since there are no previous administrations of this test, we will be using this baseline data to compare to next year's CAASPP administration. According to the MAP assessment, there are two areas that we need to continue to focus: reading comprehension and analysis of informational text. As students steadily acquire the foundational skills in the lower grades, there is a need for more exposure and practice in reading comprehension as well as more practice utilizing non-fiction text. These two areas will continue to be our instructional foci. The following assessment will be given 3 times during the year to all students to evaluate the progress (Baseline, Mid-year, and End of Year): • MAP (Grades K-6) • DIBELS (Grades K-5) • BPST (Grades 1-2) The CAASPP assessments are administered once a year in the spring to measure student growth and will be utilized to evaluate school progress. STRATEGY: During 2015–16, La Patera will implement a school-wide Multiple Tier System of Support (MTSS) to address the reading fluency and comprehension needs of struggling readers and English learners as measured by benchmark assessments (baseline, mid-year and end of year). 1 Action/Date September 2015 Administer all baseline assessments. September 2015 Use the baseline and interim data to identify students who will receive targeted intervention instruction on specific areas, such as decoding and/or reading fluency as well as reading comprehension. September 2015 Teachers will provide rigorous and effective teaching strategies that they have acquired through district training. October 2015 Identify students who are struggling in decoding and reading comprehension, as determined by the MAPS assessment, will be using the computer based Lexia program on a daily basis 2 Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) Learning Center Teachers -Assess students (K-5) for baseline DIBELS scores -Assess students (K-6) for baseline MAPS -Assess students (1-2) for baseline BPST District General Fund Learning Center Certificated Tutors Teachers -Learning Center groups will conduct targeted instruction/remediation for 6-8 week periods, then reassess the skills to monitor progress. -Identify intervention groups in focus areas District General Fund Title I - $65,000 Principal Teacher on Special Assignment Teachers -Ongoing support through District Grade Level release times (Instructional Specialists/Classroom Teachers) -Professional Development though District PLCs and Site Staff Meetings (Instructional Specialists/Principal/Classroom Teachers). Trainings include strategies such as close reading, analyzing complex text and writing. District General Fund -Students will be utilizing the Lexia program, on a daily basis, in the classroom computers and computer lab. Teachers will be responsible to monitor the Lexia program data. General - $3000 Principal Teachers Computer Lab Technician LEA GOAL: LCAP GOAL 1: Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils; reduce disparity in levels of achievement between student subgroups. SCHOOL GOAL: Math - All student cohorts will increase mathematics proficiency as measured by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment (K-6) and CAASPP Assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? MAPS Assessments Teacher Created Assessments We recognize a need to track and monitor student proficiency as determined by last year’s measures. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? According to the MAPS assessment data, Operations and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations are the two areas where most students are struggling. Even though we recognize that these are the most heavily tested, there has been a concerted effort as a school to focus on these areas through our new math adoption. This focus will allow students to acquire their math skills to be able to demonstrate their learning in the MAPS assessment and CAASPP testing. MAP assessments will be given three times during the year to all students. The CAASPP tests are administered once a year in the spring to measure student growth and will be utilized to evaluate school progress STRATEGY: During 2015–16, La Patera will develop a system for monitoring progress of all students and this data will be utilized to target remediation/support for those students. 3 Action/Date September 2015 Administer MAP baseline assessments for all K-6 students October 2015 Using the baseline and interim data students will receive targeted intervention instruction October 2015 Teachers will provide rigorous and effective teaching strategies that they have acquired through district training Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Classroom Teachers Certificated Tutors Administer the MAP assessments to all K-6 students Classroom Teachers Teacher will differentiate instruction to provide additional support to struggling students on the areas identified by each grade level. Principal Teacher on Special Assignment Teachers -Ongoing support through District Grade Level release times (Instructional Specialists/Classroom Teachers) -Professional development through District PLCs and Site Staff Meetings (Instructional Specialists/ Principal/Classroom Teachers) such as Math Bridges support, specific content area by grade level and analyzing student work. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) District General Fund Title I - $65,000 District General Fund District General Fund LEA GOAL: Goal 3: The District will meet or exceed CELDT requirements for the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) 1, 2 and 3 during the 2015-16 school year. SCHOOL GOAL: English Learner Goal All La Patera English Language Learner (ELL) students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as delineated in the LEA Plan, as determined by the annual CELDT test and ADEPT benchmark assessments. 4 What data did you use to form this goal? Data from 2014 CELDT and from ADEPT formative assessments. We recognized a need to track and monitor student proficiency as determined by last year’s measures. What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? La Patera’s English Learning students are making steady progress in achieving language fluency as measured by the CELDT and ADEPT test. Some students are taking longer than one year to move from the Intermediate fluency level into Early Advanced. ADEPT assessment will be given 3 times during the year to all students (baseline, mid-year and end of year). CELDT will be given during the state mandated window. STRATEGY: During 2015–16 school year, La Patera will utilize research based instructional strategies and interventions, as well as implement the use of the ADEPT assessments, to determine and address the language fluency needs of English learners (baseline, mid-year and end of year). Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Administer the ADEPT on -Sept 2015 -Jan 2016 -April/May 2016 Teachers Certificated Tutors August 2015 Implement researchbased instructional strategies August 2015 -Develop English Learner (EL) curriculum for all levels -Throughout the year/ Implement ELD lessons 5 Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) ADEPT Testing of students K-6 Title I - $65,000 Title III - $16,000 Teachers Certificated Tutors Learning Center -Cost of 2 Certificated Tutors to support reduction of student group size at lowest EL fluency levels. -English Language Development (ELD) instruction 30 minutes daily by fluency level. District General Funds Title I - $65,000 Title III - $16,000 Principal ELD Certificated Tutor -Create and develop ELD lessons for all levels and assist with ELD implementation in the classroom - Implement ELD lessons/Ongoing Title III - $16,000 Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance Goal 1 English Language Arts • All student cohorts will increase reading proficiency as measured by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment (K-6), DIBELS, BPST and CAASPP Assessments. Goal 2 Mathematics • All student cohorts will increase mathematics proficiency as measured by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment (K-6) and CAASPP Assessments. Goal 3 English Learner Goal • All La Patera English Language Learner (ELL) students will demonstrate growth in language fluency in order to meet CELDT requirements as delineated in the LEA Plan, as determined by the annual CELDT test and ADEPT benchmark assessments. 6 Actions to be Taken to Reach this Goal Start/ Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Centralized District Services Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: • Community Liaisons August 2015 May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services $182,29 1 • Professional Development August 2015 – May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with researchbased professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement $9,503 Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside 7 • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP • District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 – May, 2016 Required – set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $0 $49,680 $0 $0 $0 $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety 8 Allocation $0 $0 $0 Consolidated in the SWP Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $49,680 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $65,386 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed $ choices for their children, more effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals 9 $0 Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards $18,363 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs $0 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $463 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $84,212 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $133,892 10 School Site Council Membership 1 Ricardo Araiza Teresa Chavez-Madrigal Laura Buratto Sheila Abshere Julie Fischer Sanya Kubel Nancy Naretto Michael Parisse Tammy Merritt Maricela Luna Numbers of members in each category 11 1 5 Secondary Student Other School Staff 3 Parent or Community Member Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: 12 Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Plan Implementation • Certificated Tutors support for English Language Development classes for all English Language Learners was fully implemented. La Patera has 6 Certificated Tutors (5 days per week for 4 hours each day) to support reduced teacher to student ratios for each grade level’s 30 minutes ELD instruction. • Certificated Tutors also support the Multiple Tier System of Support (MTSS) intervention system of support. This intervention system is utilized for all grade levels and is done 4 days a week for 30 minutes per grade level. • Teachers have been given professional development opportunities to teach students the strategies for writing summaries of narrative and summaries of expository text. • The only available and reliable data was the MAP and CAASPP assessment results. The CAASPP data is considered baseline and will be used next year to measure student growth. Collection of common data was not comprehensive or relevant to goals. • Currently there are no CFAs in the areas of Math and ELA. • We recognize an urgent need to track and monitor progress toward proficiency as determined by last year’s absolute lack of measureable data. 13 Strategies and Activities • The activities that we can determine to have been most effective based on data are the use of Certificated Tutor support for the instruction of ELD and MTSS. We can use CELDT, ADEPT and redesignation information as evidence of student growth and achievement. • Based on the analysis of this practice, we recommend: ! Continuing our plans for our Goal #1 and 2 for ELA and Math with the modification of adding systems for collecting data to monitor student progress in a more concrete manner. ! Continuing our plan as it stands for our Goal #3 in ELD Involvement/Governance • Plan drafted with Site Council at meeting on 11/09/15. • Drafted plan presented at ELAC meeting, input requested. Parents asked some questions, but had no suggestions. • Plan was approved by the GUSD School Board in _____________. No specific time for monitoring was built in to the plan. • Moving the writing and approval of the plan to early in the year will allow better monitoring of the effectiveness of the plan by the SSC and other stakeholder groups. Outcomes Goals for 2015-2016 1. All La Patera students will improve in English Language Arts and math as identified on site measures. 2. 100% of teachers will instruct students in the writing of summaries of narratives and/or expository text (grades 2-6) and opinion writing (grades K-1) which meets the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard in Reading: • Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; Summarize the key supporting details and ideas. 14 3. 100% of teachers will implement the new Math Bridges program to engage students in the new common core state standards. 4. La Patera will meet state and federal performance goals for attaining English Proficiency for English Learners. • We can identify that goals 2 and 3 were met. • We have limited data to support that goal #1 was met or to what degree implementation was successful. • Based on this information, we recommend that a more comprehensive data system be used to meet this goal. Plan Priorities • All students will improve in both ELA and Math as identified by site measures. • La Patera will meet state and federal performance goals for attaining English Proficiency by English Language Learners. • Instructional goals for implementation of writing summaries of narrative and expository texts to 100% of students over the school year. Implementation of the new Math program Bridges. Major expenditures supporting these priorities were: • Certificated Tutors to support ELD and MTSS • Certificated tutors to support all grades and Learning Center intervention class. 15 LA PATERA SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY La Patera School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration La Patera School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at La Patera School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. La Patera School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of La Patera School. 16 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 17 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at La Patera School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about La Patera School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. La Patera School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 18 ESCUELA DE LA PATERA PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de La Patera reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de La Patera se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de La Patera que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de La Patera celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 19 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de La Patera. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 20 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de La Patera. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de La Patera. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de La Patera se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de La Patera distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación 21 estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 22 Single Plan for Student Achievement 2015 - 2016 Part II: The Single Plan for Student Achievement Template School: Mountain View Elementary School District: Goleta Union School District County-District School (CDS) Code: 42-69195-6045504 Principal: Ned Schoenwetter Date of this revision: December 2, 2015 The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507, 41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA. For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved locally, please contact the following person: Contact Person: Ned Schoenwetter Position: Principal Telephone Number: 805-681-1284 Address: 5465 Queen Ann, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 E-mail Address: [email protected] The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on January 13, 2016. Table of Contents II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance 1 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance 9 Form C: Programs Included in This Plan 11 Form D: School Site Council Membership 14 Form E: Recommendations and Assurances 15 Form G: School Site Council Membership 16 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy 17 Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of students not yet meeting state standards: LEA GOAL: LCAP Goal #1 Demonstrate robust achievement growth for all pupils. SCHOOL GOAL 1: Mountain View will see a 10% growth in the number of students performing in the “standards met” or “standards exceeded” performance bands on the 2015-2016 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress in both mathematics and language arts when compared to scores from the 2014-2015 assessments. What data did you use to form this goal? What were the findings from the analysis of this data? How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? CASSPP data from 2014-2015 for grades 3-6 Analysis of the 2015 CASSPP data showed that 67% of our students met or exceeded standards expectations in math and 71% in English Language Arts. While these numbers exceeded the district averages of 45% in math and 54% in English Language Arts, there is room for growth. Grades 3-6 will give the Interim block assessments from CASSPP to gauge student mastery of concepts using the state testing formats. Results will be discussed with the data and intervention teams. This will give us useful data to evaluate our instruction of the tested concepts and progress towards our goal of growth on the CASSPP. Dibels assessment data from Fall 2015 Teacher created assessment data Our analysis also showed a general increase of proficiency as the grades progressed. This was determined to be partly due to students’ experience using technology, keyboarding skills and taking assessments in a computer-based format. We also found that our scores may be correlated with our school and district not having a consistent Common Core Standards aligned mathematics or EnglishLanguage Arts program. 1 CELDT data will be gathered for our English learner student and analyzed by data teams including the ELD tutor, classroom teachers, principal and school psychologist. The Dibels assessment will be given three times per year, in September, January and May. The school leadership team will analyze the data to look for areas of growth and areas in need of improvement. Grade level teaching teams will meet with our learning center teacher and certificated tutors to determine appropriate interventions for students. Pre and post assessments will help gauge student growth and mastery. Teacher teams will meet weekly during p.e. time to review student progress. STRATEGY: During the 2015-2016 school year, Mountain View School and the school district will be using a new, CCSS aligned, math program. Teachers will now have 100 minutes of team planning time each week to implement the new program, analyze student assessment data and plan necessary interventions. District professional development will focus on the new math program and its effective implementation. District Instructional Specialists will meet six times per year with each grade level teaching teams to plan math instruction and assessment. Every staff meeting during the school year will involve discussion and learning regarding the new math adoption. In addition, targeted intervention time for academic interventions for both math and English Language Arts will be implemented three times per week for forty-five minute time periods. Classroom teachers, certificated tutors, the learning center teacher, resource teacher and ELD teacher will all be involved in providing targeted interventions for students based on grade level assessment data. Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date June 2015 - Site specialist schedules organized to allow common time for targeted intervention. 3x per week for a total of 135 minutes per week. Principal, MTSS Team Specialist schedules will be reorganized to provide common meeting time for intervention within grade levels. Extra duty pay for two teachers to help with specialist schedule organization. LCAP funding - $240 August 2015 - Second physical education teacher will be hired . Principal Second p.e. teacher will be hired to allow classroom teachers to have 100 hundred minutes of common planning time each week. Time will include data analysis and planning for necessary interventions. District covers costs $11,000 2 August 2015 - District Training on new math programs, Bridges and College Preparatory Mathematics District Instructional Services department, Instructional Specialists, Principal Teachers will be trained by Bridges and CPM trainers on the new math program. Instructional specialists and principals will support in training. Continued training will happen at all staff meetings throughout the school year and at district inservice days. District covers all costs August 2015 - Site MTSS team will train staff on new referral process for students in need of academic assistance. (Student success team meetings) MTSS team - Principal, school psychologist, learning center teacher, resource specialist and two classroom teachers Team will move all SST meetings, IEP meetings and 504 plan meetings to Tuesdays during the school day. New referral forms will be shared with teachers along with training on how and who to refer. School psychologist will meet with principal every two weeks to review students in need of academic assistance. Substitute teachers for classroom and special education teachers attending meetings. Costs for IEP and 504 meetings covered by district special education department. SST meeting sub costs covered by LCAP funding. - $2,000 September 2015 Teachers review CASSPP results Teachers, Principal Teachers will review CASSPP results from 2014No cost. Teachers will meet 2015. They will identify strength areas and areas during staff meetings and for growth in their coverage of the standards. They team planning time. will also analyze student results and set goals for their students. School results will be compared with other GUSD schools and similar schools in the Santa Barbara area. The school leadership team will reach out to similar schools to find best practices and see what can be incorporated at Mountain View. September 2015 - Give baseline Dibels assessment to all K-6 students Learning center teacher, classroom teachers, certificated tutors Learning center teacher and certificated tutors assist classroom teachers in giving baseline assessment. Classroom teachers can give assessment on their own, if they are ready to do this independently. Learning center teacher provided by district Certificated tutors - 20 hours - $1,000 from LCAP funds September 2015 CELDT testing given to initial English learners ELD tutor ELD tutor will give initial CELDT test to English learner students new to our school or state ELD tutor paid for by Title III funds and LCAP funds. 3 September 2015 - ELD ELD Tutor services provided for ELD students ELD tutor will provided 30 minutes of service three times a week for identified English Learners as mandated by Ed. Code ELD Tutor paid by Title III Funds - $3,396, $16,583 from LCAP paid by September 2015 Purchase Chromebooks for grades 3-6 and charging stations Technology committee, Purchase 70 Chromebooks to get grade 3-6 grade leadership team, classes closer to 1:1 student to device ratio. Principal District will provide 115 Chromebooks for 5th and 6th grade students. iPads in upper grades will be moved to primary grade to get closer to a 2:1 ratio. Devices in hands will allow students to become more proficient with their use, increase typing skills, and familiarize them with taking assessments online. October 2015 - District Math Training Assistant Superintendent, Principal Teacher training on Bridges and CPM Math program. Costs covered by district October 2015- Goal Setting Meetings Teachers, Principal During annual goal setting meetings teachers will identify goals for year from the GUSD Professional Teaching Standards. They will also discuss all students and identify students with possible intervention needs. Services may be set up at this time. Costs covered by district October 2015CELDT testing given to English learners ELD tutor ELD tutor will give CELDT test to English learner students ELD tutor paid for by Title III funds and LCAP funds. December 2015February 2016 - Give CASSPP Interim Block Assessments to grades 3-6 Classroom teachers, computer lab specialists Students take CAASPP interim Block Assessments Costs covered by district to assess mastery of standards and to familiarize students with testing format. Each class will give assessments in math and English-language arts. January, February 2016 Give mid-year Dibels assessment to all K-6 Learning center teacher, classroom teachers, certificated Classroom teachers will give mid-year Dibels assessments to all K-6 students. Learning center teacher and certificated tutors will assist with 4 District will provide funds for 5th and 6th grade Chromebooks. PTA will contribute $10,000 and $7,000 will come from General Budget. Charging stations will cost $3,261 and be paid for by LCAP funds. Learning center teacher provided by district Certificated tutors - 20 students tutors assessment and data recording and analysis. hours - $1,000 from LCAP and SUPG funds All year - Classroom teachers and learning center teacher will use baseline and mid-year data along with other formative assessment data to provide needed intervention and differentiation Learning center teacher, classroom teachers, certificated tutors, and teachers on special assignment Teachers will review Dibels data weekly in grade level teams to guide instruction or needed intervention. District Instructional Specialists will work with grade level teams to look at grade-level data and plan instruction during monthly strategic release times. Three times a week students will be grouped into targeted intervention groups. Classroom teachers, certificated tutors, ELD tutor, resource teacher and learning center teacher will instruct intervention groups. Instructional Specialist paid for by school district. May, 2016 - Give end of year Dibles assessment to all students in grade K6. Learning center teacher, classroom teachers, certificated tutors Classroom teachers will give end of year Dibels assessments to all K-6 students. Learning center teacher and certificated tutors will assist with assessment and data recording and analysis. Teachers will reflect on individual student growth and class growth. Grade levels will reflect on the successful area of their instructional program and areas in need of improvement during the 2015-16 school year. Learning center teacher provided by district Certificated tutors - 20 hours - $1,000 from LCAP and SUPG funds 5 Certificated tutors paid for through LCAP funds $14,476. Form A st LEA GOAL: Promote 21 Century Learning Skills Strategic Plan Reference: Student learning environments are aligned with real world environments by integrating curriculum with 21st Century Learning Skills: Critical thinking and problem solving; communication; collaboration; creativity; innovation; life and career skills; and information, media and technology skills. SCHOOL GOAL: By June of 2016 Mountain View School will have implemented a defined technology plan that addresses needs and skills outlined in the 21st Century Learning Skills. We will have a 1:1 student to device ratio of Chromebooks in grades 4-6 and a 2:1 ratio of iPads in grades K-2. We will also introduce a STEM science program that teaches students the 21st Century Learning Skills in an engaging and handson environment. What data did you use to form this goal? GUSD technology survey from 2014-2015. CASSPP Results What were the findings from the analysis of this data? A GUSD survey of technology done in 20142015 showed that Mountain View students did not have sufficient ratios of technology devices in their hands on a daily basis to master the technology demands of the 21st Century Learning Skills. Results from the CASSPP pointed to the fact that our students did not test as well as comparable schools that had 1:1 laptop programs. Our teachers and staff members will need to continue to receive professional development on the use of educational technology. How will the school evaluate the progress of this goal? Our technology team will assess our progress toward this goal throughout the year. This will be done by monitoring the number of devices in use. We will monitor the growth of students’ typing skills using our typing programs. We will survey our staff for professional development needs. Ultimately, we hope to see an increase in CASSPP scores as students are more comfortable using technology to test. STRATEGIES: During the 2015-16 school year, we will increase the number of devices in students’ hands. We will train our teachers how to use the technology effectively by having two Technology Teacher Leads serve on a district committee and train our teachers. We will send teachers to technology conferences and professional development opportunities. We will help develop a district-wide technology scope and sequence and then implement it at our school. 6 Action/Date Person(s) Responsible Task/Date Cost and Funding Source (Itemize for Each Source) September 2015 June 2016 Technology Teacher Leads and Principal serve on district technology committee TTL’s, Principal The district technology committee meets monthly throughout the school year. Goals for this year include increasing numbers of devices in students’ hands, training of teachers, and development of technology standards. No costs September 2015 June 2016 Technology leads meet monthly to review site needs and plan professional development TTL’s, Principal The site technology leads plus the principal and computer specialist meet bi-monthly to discuss needs and plans for site technology. No costs September 2015 June 2016 - TTL’s release time Teachers TTL’s are provided with two sub days to observe other teachers, train teachers, teach model lessons, etc. District funds cover sub costs. September 2015 June 2016 - Typing Practice Teachers Teachers will have student work on Ultimate Typing and Typing Web weekly for 30 minutes in grades 2-6. Software costs covered by MAGIC program. September 2015 Move staff to using Google Suite TTL’s, Principal The year will start with all staff documents being shared with teachers through Google docs and the Google suite. All teacher will be required to have a Google calendar and subscribe to the school’s calendars. All specialists schedules will be prepared and shared through Google sheets. No costs 7 September 2015 - Site Principal technology committee determines priorities for school year. Priorities are to follow guidance of district. Purchase 70 Chromebooks to get grade 3-6 grade classes closer to 1:1 student to device ratio. District will provide 115 Chromebooks for 5th and 6th grade students. iPads in upper grades will be moved to primary grade to get closer to a 2:1 ratio. Devices in hands will allow students to become more proficient with their use, increase typing skills, and familiarize them with taking assessments online. District will provide funds for 5th and 6th grade Chromebooks. PTA will contribute $10,000 and $7,000 will come from the general budget. Charging stations will cost $3,261 and will be paid for through LCAP funds. October 2014 Professional Development TTL’s, teachers, Principal TTL’s and the Principal will attend the Google Summit in San Diego. The conference focuses on the Google suite and its use in education. Participants will share with staff members when they return. PTA will cover costs of registration. Hotel, food and mileage covered by general budget. $700 December 2015 TTL’s, Principal District adopted technology scope and sequence adopted by district and implemented at schools. No cost Seven teachers from grades K - 6 will attend the CUE Conference in Palm Springs. Information gained will be shared with other staff when they return. PTA will cover $5,000 of costs for registration, hotels, food and mileage. March 2016 Teachers Teachers attend Computer Using Educators Conference in Palm Springs. 8 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements In Student Performance Actions to be Taken to Reach this Goal Start/ Completion Date Proposed Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Centralized District Services Centralized administrative services are provided to facilitate implementation of categorical programs. Centralized services assist the school to attain achievement objectives for every student. These services include: • Community Liaisons August 2015 May 2016 Provide support and translations, as needed, to homeless students and families in need of school and community services $182,291 • Professional Development August 2015 – May 2016 Provided teachers and principals with research-based professional development that supports the District’s plans for improving student achievement $9,503 Title I & III, ELA, LCAP Title I Private School Set Aside • Identification and assessment of English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Provide in-service to administer the California English Language Development Test and primary language assessment; administer test $50,431 Title I & LCAP • Translation of NCLB documents, communication to parents, and notification of student progress August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of materials, parent letters, and parent conferences $35,000 Title I & LCAP • District parent and staff meetings to advise implementation of Compensatory Education Programs and Programs for English Learners August 2015 – May 2016 Required translation of meeting materials $1,632 Title I • Coordination of reviews regarding program compliance with state regulations August 2015 – Ongoing Multi-funded central office administration to coordinate categorical programs $1,000 Title I • School Choice, and Supplemental Services August 2015 – May, 2016 Required – set aside for Program Improvement $85,523 Title I 9 Form B: Centralized Services for Planned Improvements in Student Performance The following actions and related expenditures support this site program goal and will be performed as a centralized service. Note: the total amount for each categorical program in Form B must be aligned with the Consolidated Application. School Goal # 1 Mountain View will see a 10% growth in the number of students performing in the “standards met” or “standards exceeded” performance bands on the 2015-2016 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress in both mathematics and language arts when compared to scores from the 2014-2015 assessments. School Goal # 2 By June of 2016 Mountain View School will have implemented a defined technology plan that addresses needs and skills outlined in the 21st Century Learning Skills. We will have a 1:1 student to device ratio of Chromebooks in grades 4-6 and a 2:1 ratio of iPads in grades K-2. We will also introduce a STEM science program that teaches students the 21st Century Learning Skills in an engaging and hands-on environment. Note: Centralized services may include the following direct services: • Research-based instructional strategies, curriculum development, school climate, and data disaggregation for instructional staff • District-wide staff providing specific services to schools, e.g., English Language Development Coordinator, Teachers on Special Assignment, Instructional Coaches • After–School and Summer School programs funded by categorical programs • Data analysis services, software, and training for assessment of student progress Centralized services do not include administrative costs. 10 Form C: Programs Included in this Plan State Programs Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) – Base Grant Purpose: To provide flexibility in the use of state and local funds by LEAs and schools LCFF – Supplemental Grant Purpose: To provide a supplemental grant equal to 20 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted disadvantaged students LCFF – Concentration Grant Purpose: To provide an additional concentration grant equal to 50 percent of the adjusted LCFF base grant for targeted students exceeding 55 percent of an LEA’s enrollment California School Age Families Education (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE) (Carryover only) Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the regular program Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIALEP) (Carryover only) Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of English learners $0 $39,560 $0 $0 $0 $0 Peer Assistance and Review (Carryover only) Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring $0 Professional Development Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve student performance in core curriculum areas $0 Pupil Retention Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school $0 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic achievement School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant (Carryover only) Purpose: Improve library and other school programs School Safety and Violence Prevention Act (Carryover only) Purpose: Increase school safety 11 Allocation $0 $0 $0 Consolidated in the SWP Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students $0 List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and Technical Education [CTE], etc.) $0 Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school Federal Programs $39,560 Allocation Title I, Part A: Allocation Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) Consolidated in the SWP $0 Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to make well-informed $ choices for their children, more effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools, and help schools develop effective and successful academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title I, Part A allocation). For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development (10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2) $ Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers and principals Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for LimitedEnglish-Proficient (LEP) Students Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain English proficiency and meet academic performance standards 1 $0 $3,396 Title III funds may not be consolidated as part of a SWP1 Title III funds are not a school level allocation even if allocated by the district to a school site. The LEA is responsible for fiscal reporting and monitoring and cannot delegate their authority to a site at which the program is being implemented. If Title III funds are spent at a school site, they must be used for the purposes of Title III and only for those students the LEA has identified for services. For more information please contact the Language Policy and Leadership Office at 916-319-0845. 12 Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant (SIG) Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective action, and restructuring to improve student achievement $0 $0 Other federal funds: Title III (Immigrant) $0 Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Other federal funds (list and describe) $ Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $3,396 Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $42,956 13 Form D: School Site Council Membership Ned Schoenwetter Joana Pattison Alena Avedissian Holly Bosse Patrice Zubas Anita LaBau Adam Gray Yesenia Thomas Andrew Firestone Lisa Vance Numbers of members in each category 2 EC Section 52852 14 Secondary Student Parent or Community Member Other School Staff Classroom Teacher Names of Members Principal California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC). The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school; parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools, pupils selected by pupils attending the school.2 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows: 15 Form G: Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Evaluation Pursuant to California Education Code Section 64001(g), the School Site Council (SSC) must evaluate at least annually the effectiveness of planned activities. In the cycle of continuous improvement of student performance, evaluation of the results of goals will provide data to inform and guide subsequent plans. Plan Priorities • • Identify the top priorities of the current SPSA. (No more than 2–3.) Identify the major expenditures supporting these priorities. Plan Implementation The goals for the 2014-15 SPSA were focused on English-Language Arts and Mathematics performance by pupils. The first goal was that 90% of Mountain View students would be at the Core level or higher on the Dibels oral reading fluency assessment at the end of the 2014-15 school year. The percent of students at that level at the beginning of the year was 85.7%. Our beginning of the year 2015-16 data actually gave us better information to see how our students had progressed over one full year. In the fall of 2015-16 89.5% of the same students were in the Core level or higher. This is an increase of 3.8%. It was close to hitting our goal of 90%. We attribute the growth to a variety of factors including the increase in the amount of time our learning center teacher works with our students on reading and language skills. In the 2014-2015 year we had her full time versus half time in the years previous. She was able to double the number of students she worked with. The other large factor was using the Dibels assessment to monitor student growth and to help form our intervention group and point to specific student needs. We were able to be more efficient and targeted with our intervention services. The second goal was a math goal to have 95% of our students meet proficiency levels on the CAASPP. We were far from meeting this goal. Only 67% of our students tested on the CAASPP in mathematics in the Met Standards or Exceeded Standards levels. This is due a number of factors. The CASSPP had not released their cut points when we made our site goals at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. The cut points were set high in comparison to the cut points on the former CST tests. The state and district averages of students meeting or exceeding proficiency levels dropped significantly. Strategies in the SPSA that were fully implemented were district professional development for CCSS mathematics and English-Language Arts. This included district professional development, site professional development at staff meetings and working with Teachers on Special Assignment during strategic release time. All teachers teach Number Talks four to five days per week. The School Site Council discussed goals to be included in the Single Plan for Student Achievement at meetings in the late fall and winter of 2014-15. Each member of the group gave their thoughts and opinions on possible goals. The group gave its support of the goals listed in this document. The ELAC was also included on the review and forming of the SPSA. 16 MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT POLICY Mountain View School recognizes that parent/guardian involvement and support in the education of children are an integral part of achieving academic success and developing capable citizens, and that schools and parents/guardians must work together as knowledgeable partners to educate all students effectively. In order to assure parent/guardian/school collaboration Mountain View School is committed to; • • • • • • • including parents/guardians as partners in the education of their children; establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with all parents/guardians at both school and district office levels; encouraging the development of programs to help parents/guardians acquire parenting skills; providing parents/guardians with the information and techniques to enable them to assist their children with learning at home; developing strategies and programmatic structures to enable parents/guardians to directly participate in their children's education through: - involvement in classroom activities - school advisory groups and parent/guardian support organizations; fostering an environment at Mountain View School that welcomes parents/guardians as active participants in their children's education; recognizing differences in the needs and interests between schools and between parents/guardians in each school. REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES I. MEETINGS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A. School Site Meetings and Committees 1. Mountain View School shall hold open houses, back-to-school nights, and parent/guardian organization meetings where the school's philosophy, mission, opportunities for adult participation, the core curriculum, and supplemental instruction are discussed. 17 2. Every effort shall be made to insure that the composition of school committees reflects the population characteristics of Mountain View School. 3. School Site Council members shall vote on the school site plan and categorical budget. All parents/guardians are welcome to give input at meetings of the Council. 4. To build school and parent capacity for strong parental involvement, and to support a partnership among school, parents, and community to improve student achievement, the School Site council will work in collaboration with school staff to develop a schedule of parent educational activities that include understanding: • State standards for academic content and achievement • State and school academic assessments and alternate assessments • Requirements for Title I and other categorical programs • Ways that parents can monitor their child’s progress • How to work as collaborative partners with educators • The school-parent compact Other topics of interest, to be considered annually by School Site Council, may include: • Family literacy • Uses of technology • How school personnel and parents can work as partners 5. Parents, school staff, district office, and external presenters will be sought to provide the necessary parent involvement workshops. 6. The list and schedule of parent involvement trainings will be printed in school newsletters annually. 7. School Site Council will address funding needs for parent involvement activities as appropriate through the site categorical budget. 8. Parent/guardian organizations, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, will be encouraged to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 9. Every effort shall be made to provide opportunities for adult education and participation. 18 10. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or parents of migrant students will be offered through actions such as arranging school meetings at varied times, in-home conference, phone contacts, and outreach services through the school’s community liaison. 11. Translations will be provided as required by law. B. Meetings with Certificated Personnel 1. Parents/guardians or teacher-initiated conferences to discuss student progress and/or methods to improve student achievement shall be a part of the educational program at Mountain View School. 2. During conferences, school personnel may assist parents/guardians with gaining access to community and support services for families and children. C. School Site Activities 1. Parents/guardians shall have reasonable opportunities to observe and volunteer in classrooms in accordance with school visitation procedures. 2. Activities designed to help parents understand school programs and services shall be a part of school presentations. II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME A. Parents/guardians who are unable to attend school events, activities, or meetings shall be encouraged to telephone and/or write school for information. B. Materials such as school newsletters, classroom newsletters, and general announcements that provide parents/guardians with information about Mountain View School will be sent home on a regular basis. C. Mountain View School shall distribute a school handbook and Grade Level Expectations to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year and to the parents/guardians of new students after the start of the school year. The handbook shall contain information about current programs, criteria for pupil participation in these programs, and other information designed to acquaint parents/guardians with school regulations and procedures. 19 D. A letter explaining the purposes, organization, and services provided by the Title I program shall be distributed annually to the parents/ guardians of eligible students prior to participation in the program. 20 ESCUELA DE MOUNTAIN VIEW PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS PADRES/TUTORES POLÍTICA La escuela de Mountain View reconoce que la participación y apoyo de los padres/tutores en la educación de sus niños es una parte integral del logro de éxito académico y del desarrollo de ciudadanos capaces; y que las escuelas y los padres/tutores deben trabajar juntos como socios informados para educar a todos los estudiantes con efectividad. Para asegurar la colaboración entre padres/tutores y la escuela, la escuela de Mountain View se dedica a: • incluir a los padres/tutores como socios en la educación de sus hijos; • establecer y mantener la comunicación mutua y efectiva con todos los padres/tutores tanto al nivel de la escuela como al nivel de la oficina del distrito; • fomentar la creación de programas para ayudar a los padres/tutores a desarrollar sus habilidades de crianza; • proveer a padres/tutores de la información y las técnicas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos a aprender en casa; • desarrollar las estrategias y la infraestructura del programa escolar para que los padres/tutores puedan participar directamente en la educación de sus hijos a través de: - participar en actividades del salón de clase - involucrarse en grupos para dar consejos a la escuela y en organizaciones de apoyo paternal • fomentar un ambiente en la escuela de Mountain View que acoge a los padres/tutores como participantes activos en la educación de sus hijos; • reconocer las necesidades y intereses distintos de cada escuela particular y de cada padre/tutor dentro de la escuela. REGLAMENTO/PROCEDIMIENTOS I. REUNIONES Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALES A. Reuniones y comités en la escuela 1. La escuela de Mountain View celebrará jornadas de puertas abiertas, noches de orientación para padres y reuniones de organizaciones para padres/tutores en cuales se discuten la filosofía, misión, oportunidades para participación adulta, el curso básico de estudios y la instrucción suplementaria de la escuela. 21 2. Se hará todo esfuerzo posible para asegurar que la composición de los comités escolares refleja bien las características de la población de la escuela de Mountain View. 3. Miembros del Consejo asesor escolar votarán en el plan escolar y el presupuesto categórico. Se les invita a todos los padres y tutores a contribuir sus opiniones en las reuniones del Consejo. 4. Para fomentar la capacidad de la escuela y de los padres para la buena participación paternal, y para apoyar la sociedad entre escuela, padres y comunidad para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil, el Consejo asesor escolar trabajará en colaboración con el personal de la escuela para desarrollar un calendario de actividades educativas para padres. Estas actividades les ayudarán a entender: • Los estándares estatales para el contenido y aprovechamiento académicos • Las evaluaciones académicas del estado y de la escuela, y evaluaciones alternativas • Requisitos para programas del Título I y otros programas categóricos • Maneras en que los padres pueden seguir el progreso de sus hijos. • Cómo trabajar en colaboración con los maestros como socios • El compromiso entre escuela y padres. Otros temas de interés, para consideración anual por el Consejo asesor escolar, pueden incluir: • La alfabetización familiar • Usos de la tecnología • Cómo el personal escolar y los padres pueden trabajar como socios 5. Se buscará a padres, personal de la escuela, la oficina del distrito y presentadores de afuera para proveer de los talleres necesarios de participación paternal. 6. La lista y el horario de los entrenamientos en la participación paternal se incluirán en los boletines escolares cada año. 7. El Consejo asesor escolar se dirigirá a las necesidades monetarias de las actividades de participación paternal como sea apropiado a través del presupuesto categórico de la escuela. 8. Se animará a las organizaciones de padres y tutores, tal como la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA), a proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación adultas. 22 9. Se esforzará para proveer de oportunidades para la educación y participación de los adultos. 10. Se ofrecerá la accesibilidad y oportunidades para padres con dominio limitado del inglés, con incapacidades o padres de estudiantes migratorios a través de medidas como la programación de reuniones escolares en horas variadas, conferencias en casa, comunicación por teléfono y servicios para alcanzar e involucrar a los padres por la Ayudante en la Comunidad de la escuela de Mountain View. 11. Se proveerá de traducciones según la ley. B. Reuniones con personal certificado 1. Las conferencias para conversar sobre el avance estudiantil y/o métodos para mejorar el aprovechamiento estudiantil, sean pedidas por los padres/tutores o por los maestros, serán parte del programa educativo en la escuela de Mountain View. 2. Durante las conferencias, el personal escolar puede ayudar a los padres/tutores a acceder los servicios comunitarios y auxiliares para familias y niños. C. Actividades en la escuela 1. Los padres/tutores tendrán oportunidades razonables para observar y trabajar como voluntarios en los salones según los procedimientos para visitas de la escuela. 2. Las presentaciones escolares deberán incluir actividades diseñadas para ayudar a los padres a entender los programas y servicios escolares. II. COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA ENTRE ESCUELA Y CASA A. Se animará a los padres/tutores que no pueden asistir a eventos, actividades o reuniones escolares a comunicarse con la escuela por teléfono o por escrito para recibir información. B. Materiales tal como los boletines escolares, boletines del salón y anuncios generales que proveen a los padres/tutores de información sobre la escuela de Mountain View se mandarán a casa con regularidad. C. La escuela de Mountain View distribuirá una guía para la escuela y las Expectativas del nivel de grado a los padres/tutores al principio de cada año escolar y a los padres/tutores de nuevos alumnos cuando entran después del principio del año escolar. La guía contendrá información 23 sobre los programas en curso, los criterios para la participación estudiantil en estos programas y otra información diseñada para familiarizar a los padres/tutores con los reglamentos y procedimientos de la escuela. D. Se distribuirá anualmente una carta que les explica los motivos, la organización y los servicios provistos por el programa de Título I a los padres/tutores de estudiantes elegibles antes de que participen en el programa. 24