Component 5 - the School Improvement Plan and Process Evaluation

COMPONENT 5

The School Improvement Plan And Process Evaluation Component 5 - The School Improvement Plan and Process Evaluation

TEMPLATE 5.1: Process Evaluation

The following summary questions are related to Process. They are designed as a culminating activity for you to analyze the process used to develop the school improvement plan.

TEMPLATE 5.1: Process Evaluation (Rubric Indicator 5.1) Evidence of Collaborative Process What are our major strengths and how do we know?

The leadership of Northaven Elementary successfully establishes and communicates a shared purpose and focus for student achievement. All stakeholders, including support staff, teachers, students, parents, and community representatives are involved in the development and evaluation of the TSIPP document. This is evident in committee formations, leadership council members, and meeting minutes.

The mission, vision, school focus, and AYP data is posted throughout the school. The vision statement is included in school publications. All stakeholders are notified of the school AYP status and priority goals. This is evidenced by the Title I annual meeting, principal newsletter, student handbook, school website, district publications, and news media.

Evaluations and surveys are used to continually update stakeholder awareness and promote support for the goals of TSIPP. This opportunity for feedback increases communication with stakeholders and allows insight into the effectiveness of the school focus.

Evidence of Alignment of Beliefs, Shared Vision, and Mission with Goals What evidence do we have that shows our beliefs, shared vision and mission in Component 2 align with our goals in Component 4?

The leadership of Northaven Elementary successfully establishes and communicates a shared purpose and focus for student achievement. All stakeholders, including support staff, teachers, students, parents, and community representatives are involved in the development and evaluation of the TSIPP document. This is evident in committee formations, leadership council members, and meeting minutes.

The mission, vision, school focus, and AYP data is posted throughout the school. The vision statement is included in school publications. All stakeholders are notified of the school AYP status and priority goals. This is evidenced by the Title I annual meeting, principal newsletter, student handbook, school website, district publications, and news media.

Evaluations and surveys are used to continually update stakeholder awareness and promote support for the goals of TSIPP. This opportunity for feedback increases communication with stakeholders and allows insight into the effectiveness of the school focus..

Evidence of Alignment of Action Steps with Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Organization What evidence do we have that shows our action steps in Component 4 align with our analyses of the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment and organization in Component 3?

What evidence do we have that shows our action steps in Component 4 align with our analyses of the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment and organization in Component 3?

The action steps in Component Four are an outgrowth of the analysis of data from Component One. As shown in Component Four, Northaven Elementary desires to increase Reading/Language Arts, and Math scores. Research-based practices are used with new, effective strategies and tools. Word Wisdom is used in grades 3-5 to enhance student vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Great Leaps is a strategy implemented in grades 1-5 to increase reading fluency. Word Walls and Larry Bell’s List of Twelve Words enhances vocabulary. DynaMath (upper grades) is used in the classrooms to reinforce mathematical skills. Students utilize the computer labs and laptops to access math tutorial and assessment, diagnostic programs (I-Staion, ThinkLink and Study Island). Teachers are encouraged to utilize classroom manipulatives. Differentiated instruction is used throughout the building by all classrooms to meet the needs of the students.

As shown in Component Three, parental involvement is an area that Northaven Elementary wants to improve. Activities will be planned that will involve more parents in the learning process. Some of the activities planned are Reading Night, Math Night, Family/School/Community Night and Safety Night. A parent/child reading series titled “We Both Read” has been introduced to the families of Northaven Elementary. This program is designed to invite parents and children to share the reading experience together.

Component One identifies the need to increase the fifth grade writing scores on the Tennessee Writing Assessment. Before and after school tutoring is used as a means to provide additional practice to those students who have been identified as Level I (below proficient). Teachers will produce weekly writing outcomes for each grade level focusing on specific skills in their writing process. This will be evident in their published work. In addition, teachers will also instruct every student while reading in a small group setting to address individual student needs. The Four Blocks Instructional Model will be used for grades K-5 daily to emphasize “drafting”, writing/revising/editing, and the publishing process. Professional Development activities and conferences will be made available for teachers to analyze and interpret writing rubrics.

Suggestions for the Process What suggestions do we have for improving our planning process?

In order to improve the planning process, it was suggested that an informational meeting be held prior to the writing of the document. This meeting would help decrease the amount of times the document has to be revised. Moreover, quarterly meetings should be scheduled to allow for updates and additional information to be shared. In addition, another suggestions for improving our planning process was to be given extra time, such as in-service days, to implement the planning process. Northaven Elementary School 5157 North Circle Road Memphis, TN 38127 Phone: 901.353.8580 Fax: 901.353.8586

STUDENT~ PARENT COMPACT This school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2011 – 2012.

Teacher Responsibilities As a teacher I will:  Provide an academic environment and instructional curriculum that supports students and learning.  Work appropriately with parents to create high instructional opportunities for students.  Hold parent-teacher conferences at least annually and at flexible times during which time the compact will be discussed as it relates to achievement.  Provide parents with frequent student progress reports.  Schedule and coordinate opportunities for parents to volunteer, participate, and observe activities in their child’s classroom.  Be accessible to parents at flexible times in addition to scheduled parent conference to discuss student progress.

Administrator Responsibilities As an administrator I will: % • Make sure children have an academic environment and curriculum that supports % learning. % • Ensure parents are aware of activities and events that take place at school. % • Participate in decisions related to the children’s learning. % • Make sure the academic needs of students are appropriately met. % • Serve as the lead instructional facilitator of learning.

Parent Responsibilities As a parent I will: % • Make sure my child attends school each day and is on time. % • Ensure that my child does homework and turns it in. % • Monitor the amount of television my child watches and promote positive % use of time outside of school. % • Volunteer in my child’s classroom (at least twice a semester if possible) and % participate in decisions related to my child’s education. % • Read all notices from the school or the school district. Student Responsibilities As a student I will:  Attend school every day and arrive on time.  Behave positively and do my very best work.  Show respect for others and myself.  Spend time each day reading, studying and completing homework.  Give all notices, information and paperwork to my parents or guardians.  Believe that I can and will learn.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have received, understood, and agreed to the contents of this compact.

______Student Name (Printed) Grade Level

______Student Signature Date

______Parent or Guardian Signature Date

______Teacher Signature Date

______Administrator Signature Date Parent Involvement Policy

School: Northaven Elementary School Principal: Louis Padgett, III Title-I Facilitator: Elaine Raby Assigned Federal Specialist: Gina Bennett

Goal: Ensure that contents of policy are aligned with each state parent standard. Standard 1: Welcoming All Families Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class and school. Parents play an important role in a child’s education. At Northaven Elementary School, we strive to incorporate family and community into everyday school life. The involvement of the family is crucial to the success of the student. We encourage parents to become an active part in their child’s education. One way of doing this is through the Parent Involvement Policy and the School-Parent Compact. The Parent Involvement Policy encourages active participation by all parent-school stakeholders. The School-Parent Compact shows how parents, students, and staff share the responsibility for improved student achievement and how we can help our students meet the standards required by the district and the state.

 Provide an annual Curriculum Night where parents will attend as a welcome to the new school year. During this Curriculum Night parents will receive information about expectations for the upcoming year.

 Provide an annual Title 1 Meeting to present information to parents about being a Title 1 School and what that means. We will also review the parent involvement plan, policy, and compact.

 During the school year parents will participate in the School Improvement Planning meetings to solicit parent opinions regarding the school’s mission, vision, and goals. Standard 2: Communicating Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.

 A mobile marquee that can be located in front of the school informs parents and the general community of school functions.

 Monthly calendars and newsletters are used to relay current and upcoming events and provide tips for helping children with the curriculum.

 Reports are sent home every nine weeks.

 Parents are encouraged to schedule time to volunteer in classrooms.

 Parent surveys are used to solicit suggestions on improving the school.

 Parents are contacted by phone regarding the positive and/or negative actions of their children.

 Parents are contacted by phone to relay school closings and other important notices.

 The school works with community based organizations and businesses that want to be involved in parent activities.

 Various forms of communication will be sent home daily (k-2 conduct and progress reports), weekly (3-5) Tuesday Folders and at various other times during the year (Report Cards, newsletters, and websites). Newsletters and updates will be sent home in the parent’s native language.

 During the school year parents will participate in School Improvement Planning Meetings. There will be an annual school improvement planning meeting open to parents to solicit their opinions regarding the school’s mission and vision.

 The Shelby County Schools automatic phone response system will be used to inform parents of emergencies and announcements of upcoming events.

 Parents will receive a Shelby County Schools handbook to keep them informed of their rights and of the school system policies.

 Teachers will call parents frequently with positive as well as negative information regarding student progress. Teachers will keep logs of phone calls and make calls at regular intervals during the year.

 Teachers will ensure parents have information on how to use the Parent Portal to access grades and have access to other instructional websites utilized by the school.

 Teachers will use student Agenda Books as a primary means of communication. Lower School students will communicate regularly in their folders.

 Teachers will send Notes Home to communicate negative as well as positive behavioral information.

Standard 3: Supporting Student Success Families and school staff continuously work together to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.

 Conduct an annual Title 1 meeting with parents at the beginning of each year to inform parents about Title 1 and their rights under the No Child Left Behind Act.

 Conduct an annual meeting for the purpose of discussing the school’s participation in Title 1 programs such as the Free and Reduced Lunch program, Homeless Education, English as a Second Language, and the rights of parents to be involved in those programs.

 Provide multiple opportunities for parents to provide input for developing and revising policies relating to parent involvement, including the use of school and district level Parent Involvement funds and on policies at the school level.

 Conduct with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the school parent involvement policy and the district parent involvement policy, including identification of barriers to greater participation by parents of diverse backgrounds. Such findings will be used to design more effective strategies for parent involvement.

 Provide technical assistance and coordination with schools to support the schools in establishing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

 Monthly a selected grade level will participate in a Lunch and Learn or an Evening Academic experience for parents. During these sessions parents will receive handouts of grade appropriate learning skills and the Title 1 Facilitator will make a presentation with light refreshments provided.

 There will be a mathematics, computer, and reading night on two different nights. During this time parents and children will play math and reading games to increase student parent interactions, parental involvement and to increase parent and student academic knowledge.

 Student friendly speakers will be invited for programs and activities that students might be interested in. These speakers will present activities, assemblies, and enrichment for students.

 Students and parents will have access to Discovery Education Learning, so they can support student practice. Teachers will send passwords homes.

 Parents will be invited to the school to participate in individual tutoring sessions. These sessions will be one-on-one to expose parents to skills students are practicing and need to understand and master.

 Parents will participate in workshops conducted by the guidance counselor, behavior specialist, and facilitator on providing necessary support for students at home. Standard 4: Speaking Up for Every Child Families are informed and enabled to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.

 All parents have access to many types and levels of involvement, with no person excluded based on race, religion, creed, gender, socio-economic status, physical impairment, or age.

 Offer a flexible number of meetings in order to include as many parents as possible, including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

 Provide multiple opportunities for parents to voice concerns and make suggestions related to the school and district improvement plan strategies. The school and district can consider this input for needed improvements. Opportunities that can be provided include monthly parent advisory council meetings, daily access to school personnel identified for parent concerns, PTA/PTO meetings, school improvement committee meetings, school suggestion boxes and school newsletters.

 Provide reasonable support for parent involvement activities such as the provision of speakers, translators, transportation, childcare, service hotlines, phone call-outs, and parent resource centers. Standard 5: Sharing Power Families and school staff are equal partners with equal representation in decisions that affect students and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.  Parents are encouraged to schedule time to volunteer in classrooms.

 Parent surveys are used to solicit suggestions on improving the school.

 Conduct with the involvement of parents an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the school parent involvement policy and the district parent involvement policy, including identification of barriers to greater participation by parents of diverse backgrounds. Such findings will be used to design more effective strategies for parent involvement.

 Provide technical assistance and coordination with schools to support the schools in establishing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

 Coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs and activities with community organizations such as Head Start and Family Resource Centers.

 Parents will take several surveys during the year to obtain feedback on their thoughts about the goals, objectives, and needs of the school.

 Parents will participate in the development of the parental Involvement Plan, Parental Involvement Policy, Compact, and School Improvement Plan.

 During the school year parents will participate in the School Improvement Planning Meetings. There will be an annual school improvement planning meeting open to parents to solicit their opinions regarding the school’s mission, goals, and vision.

 Parents will have opportunities to volunteer in the school.

 Parents will attend Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meetings. Standard 6: Collaborating with Community Families and school staff work together with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.  Jointly develop with parents a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, school staff and students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement. The following information will be included:

 How the school provides high quality curriculum and instruction.

o How the parent will support their student’s learning at home and at school with recommendations such as monitoring attendance, homework completion, TV watching positive use of extracurricular time, volunteering observation in the classroom and involvement in educational decisions concerning their children.

o The importance of meaningful, two-way on-going communication between teachers and parents through meetings, phone calls, conferences, technology, and progress reports.

o The school works with community based organizations, businesses, and others who want to be involved in parent activities.

o Provide collaborative training sessions for staff and parents to develop mutual appreciation and a better understanding of the role all of us play in the development of our students. This training will include how to communicate with and work effectively with parents as partners and will consist of discussions and best practices among school staff, administrators, and community leaders.

 Monthly community meetings will be conducted at the school on evenings. These meetings will be to inform the community of what is taking place in the school and the immediate surrounding community.

 During the school year parents will participate in School Improvement Meetings. There will be an annual school improvement planning meeting open to parents to solicit their opinions regarding the school’s mission and vision.

 Parents will be invited to attend the annual Title 1 Summit held during the summer.

 There will be an annual Title 1 meeting to present information to parents about being a Title 1 school and what that entails. We will also review the parental involvement plan, policy, and compact. Parent Involvement Plan

Goal: Ensure that contents of policy are aligned with each state parent standard.

School: Northaven Elementary School Principal: Louis Padgett, III Title-I Facilitator: Elaine Raby Assigned Federal Specialist: Gina Bennett

Standard 1: Welcoming All Families: Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class and school. Standard 2: Communicating: Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.

Standard 3: Supporting Student Success: Families and school staff continuously work together to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.

Standard 4: Speaking Up for Every Child: Families are informed and enabled to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.

Standard 5: Sharing Power: Families and school staff are equal partners with equal representation in decisions that affect students and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.

Standard 6: Collaborating with Community: Families and school staff work together with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.

12 Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evalu Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio ation/ n of Activity Imple menta tion of parent trainin g Parental Administration, Teachers, and Title 1 Welcome Letter, Attend Parents will have a clear Cost of paper Involvement Facilitator Agenda, Map of ance understanding of what to copies varies. Standard: School, Classroom Record expect during the upcoming Standard 1: Policy, and s from year. Instruction Welcoming All Expectations Sign- Families In Families are active Sheet participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class and school.

Description of Activity: 1. Curriculum Night: Parents will attend the Curriculum Night as a welcome to the new school year. During this Curriculum Night parents will receive information about expectations for their child during the upcoming year.

Date of Activity: 13 August 2011

Description of Title 1 Facilitator and Students Agenda, Minutes, Parent Parents will be able to express $10.00 Activity: Sign-In Sheet Evalua an understanding of the Cost of paper 2. Annual Title 1 tion meaning of Title 1. copies Meeting: There will and be an Annual Title 1 Attend Instruction Meeting to present ance information to parents Numbe about being a Title 1 rs school and what that means. We will also review the parental involvement plan, policy, and compact.

Date of Activity: September 2011

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evalu Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio ation/ n of Activity Imple menta 14 tion of parent trainin g Description of Assistant Principals and Title 1 Agenda, Minutes, Parent Parents will provide their input $10.00 light Activity: Facilitator Sign-In Sheet, and Partici on the goals and mission of the snacks 3. School copies of the pation school. Title 1 Improvement current school and Planning Meeting: improvement plan Attend There will be several ance school improvement Numbe planning meetings rs open to parents to solicit their input on the School Improvement Plan.

Date of Activity: Various: August – May 2012 Parental Administrator, Teachers and Title 1 Tuesday Folders - Parents will have information $50 – Involvement Facilitator with student work, Tuesda regarding student progress and General Fund Standard: Website, y upcoming events as for paper Standard 2: Newsletters, Folder demonstrated through Communicating Report Cards, s attendance at these events. Families and school Progress Notes, comin staff engage in student parent g back regular, meaningful handbooks, TCAP signed communication about and Discovery - student learning. Results Numbe r of Description of hits on Activity: the 4. Various forms of websit communication will e be sent home daily. - The lower school Comm (pre-k – 2nd) will send ents home progress reports from 15 daily. The upper Newsl school (3rd -5th) will etters send Tuesday Folders -More home weekly and freque other updates to nt parents at various partici other times during the pation year (Report Cards, in newsletters, and activiti websites). Newsletters es that and updates will be are sent home in the adverti parent’s native sed language.

Date of Activity: August 2011- May 2012

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evalu Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio ation/ n of Activity Imple menta tion of parent trainin g

16 Description of Assistant Principals and Title 1 Agenda, Parent Parents will provide their $10.00 light Activity: Facilitator Minutes, Sign-In Partici input on the goals and snacks 5. School Sheet, and copies pation mission of the school and Improvement of the current and assist in the development of Title 1 Planning Meeting: school Attend school goals and the There will be improvement ance mission. several school plan Numb improvement ers planning meetings open to parents to solicit their input on the School Improvement Plan.

Date of Activity: Various: August – May 2012 Description of Shelby County Schools Phone Parent Parents will be aware of $0 Activity: Administration s procedures and upcoming 6. The Shelby being events. County Schools inform automatic phone ed response system will witho be used to inform ut parents of having emergencies and of to call upcoming events. the school Date of Activity: August – May 2012

17 Description of Administration, Teachers, and Title 1 SCS Handbooks We Parents will have access to $0 Activity: Facilitator will the handbook to have their 7. Parents will monit questions answered. receive a Shelby or County Schools distrib handbook to keep ution them informed of to their rights and the ensure school system all policies. famili es Date of Activity: have August, 2011 and at receiv enrollment ed a handb ook. Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evalu Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio ation/ n of Activity Imple menta tion of parent trainin g Description of Teachers Phone Logs Obser Parents will express being $0 Activity: vation more informed of school 8. Teachers will call and events and student progress. parents frequently to count keep them informed of regarding student phone progress. Teachers logs will keep logs of the phone calls and make calls at regular intervals during the year.

18 Date of Activity: August 2011 – May 2012

Description of Teachers and Administration Phone Logs, Attend There will be more use of $25.00 Cost Activity: Classes for ance the Parent Portal for Snacks 9. Teachers will Parents at ensure parents have Parent Title 1 information on how Meeti to use the Parent ngs, Portal to access and grades. logons to the Date of Activity: portal August 2011 and at various times during the year

19 Description of Teachers, Office Staff, Agenda Books ~Pare Parents will be more $200.00 Activity: Administration, and Title 1 Facilitator nt involved in activities and Cost of 10. Teachers will Meeti more knowledgeable about Parent use student Agenda ngs their child’s progress as Meeting, Books as a primary ~Curri demonstrated by work being Light means of culum signed and returned. Snacks communication. Night Lower School ~Open Title 1 students will House communicate regularly in their folders.

Date of Activity: August 2011 – May 2012

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluati Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio on/ n of Activity Implem entation of parental training Description of Teachers Notes Home Pad Number Parents will demonstrate $50.00 Activity: of notes positive attitudes as they Notes Home 11. Teachers will sent receive information that send Notes Home to home keeps them informed. General Fund communicate by the positive behavior. teacher

Date of Activity: August 2011 – May 2012

20 Parental Involvement Standard: Standard 3: Supporting Student Success Families and school staff continuously work together to support students’ learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluati Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio on/ n of Activity Implem entation of parental training Description of Activity: Title 1 Facilitator Grade Appropriate Parent Parents will become Supplies - 12. Monthly a Curriculum Materials Evaluat familiar with the common $50.00 selected grade level and Handouts ions core standards, grade level General will participate in a and expectations, formative Funds For Lunch and Learn or Particip assessments, and school- Paper Copies an Evening ation wide student expectations. and Academic Handouts

21 Experience for parents. During $25.00 per these sessions meeting for parents will receive light handouts of grade refreshments appropriate learning Title 1 skills. The Facilitator will provide a learning presentation with light refreshments provided.

Date of Activity: Activities will occur during the months of Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., and Mar. Description of Administration, Teachers, Mathematics, Parent Families will work $25.00 Activity: Parents, Students, and Title 1 Computer, and and together and get involved Snacks 13. There will be a Facilitator Reading Activities Student in the school; students will Math, Computer, involve learn math and reading Activities and Reading Night. ment skills, all parents will have will be those During this time and a positive experience, as already parents and children Attenda demonstrated by available at will play math and nce attendance at other events. the school. reading games to Title 1 increase student parent interaction, parental involvement, and academic knowledge.

Date of Activity: Possible: Oct. 2011, Dec. 2011, and Feb. 22 2012

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluation/ Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio Implementati n of Activity on of parental training Description of Various Speakers, Students, Title Meeting Place, Student Students will develop Cost of the Activity: 1 Facilitator Audio summaries of ideas and gain speaker and 14. Student friendly Equipment, the knowledge from the refreshments speakers will be Snacks experience activities. $1050.00 invited to the school and student Title 1 for students. These evaluations speakers will present of the activities, activities assemblies, and enrichment for students. 23 Date of Activity: Various: August – May 2012 Description of Parents, Teachers, and Title 1 Passwords for Results from Students will develop Cost of Activity: Facilitator Parents Discovery academic skills. Discovery 15. Students will Assessment Education Test have access to Discovery Learning, General Fund so they can support student practice. Passwords will be sent home. Date of Activity: September 2011 Description of Parents, and Tutor Instructional Parent Parents will $0 Activity: Materials and a demonstratio acknowledge 16. Parents will meeting room n of understanding of the come to the school understandin instructional role they to participate in g of the play in their child’s individual parent instructional academics and will tutoring. This materials assist their child(ren) tutoring is one-on- with homework. one to expose the parent to skills the students needs to understand. This will assist parents in being able to help their children with their schoolwork at home.

Date of Activity: September 2011 – May 2012

24 Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluation/ Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio Implementati n of Activity on of parental training Parental School Counselor, Behavior Handouts Parents will Behavioral referrals will Supplies - $25 Involvement Specialist, and Title 1 Facilitator receive an reduce in numbers. Copy Paper Standard: overview of Standard 4: the Speaking Up for behavioral Every Child plan utilized Families are by the school informed and and methods enabled to be for support advocates for their by the own and other parents. children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.

Description of Activity: 17. Parents will participate in a workshop conducted by the counselor, behavior specialist 25 and facilitator on behavioral supports for students.

Date of Activity: October 2010, December 2010, and February 2011

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluation Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio / n of Activity Implement ation of parental training

26 Parental Administration and Title 1 Surveys Participati Parents will begin to believe $0 Involvement Facilitator on in the they are valued and take a Standard: surveys more active role in school Standard 5: activities. Sharing Power Families and school staff are equal partners with equal representation in decisions that affect students and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs,

Description of Activity: 18. Parents will take several surveys during the year to obtain feedback on their thoughts about the goals, objectives, and needs of the school.

Date of Activity:

Varies during the year from August 2011 – May 2012

27 Description of Administration and Title 1 Documents The Parents will take an active $0 Activity: Facilitator needing parent presence role in the development of 19. Parents will input such as of agendas these documents. participate in the the: School and sign- development of the Improvement in sheets Parental Plan, Parent demonstra Involvement Plan, Involvement ting that Parental Plan, Parent parents Involvement Policy, Involvement have been Compact, and Policy, involved School Compact will Improvement Plan,. be available.

Date of Activity:

Varies during the year from August 2011 – May 2012

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluation Outcome Cost Standard/Descriptio / n of Activity Implement ation of parental training Description of Assistant Principals and Title 1 Agenda, Parent Parents will provide their $10.00 Activity: Facilitator Minutes, Sign- Participati input on the goals and light 20. School In Sheet, and on and mission of the school. snacks Improvement copies of the Attendanc Planning Meetings: current school e Title 1 There will be school improvement Numbers improvement plan planning meetings open to parents to

28 solicit their input regarding the school’s mission and vision.

Date of Activity: Various: August – May 2012 Description of Administration and Title 1 Sign-In Sheets, The The list of jobs that need $0 Activity: Facilitator volunteer completio completion will be 21. Parents will activities, and n of jobs accomplished. have an opportunity Volunteer to volunteer in the schedules school.

Date of Activity: August 2011 – May 2012 Description of Behavioral Specialist (Faculty PTA PTA Notes, PTA As a result of the PTA $50.00 Activity: Supervisor), PTA President, and PTA Venue Meeting Meetings parents will be Snacks 22. Parents will Administration Attendanc more visible and active in the attend Parent e school. PTA Teacher Association Budget (PTA) Meetings.

Date of Activity: Various dates during the year

29 Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluatio Outcome Cost Standard/Description n/ of Activity Implemen tation of parental training Parental Administrators and Title 1 Facilitator Handouts Attendanc Community members and Price of Involvement and e, stakeholders will gain handout Standard: Presentation surveys, knowledge about the school copies $15 Standard 6: Materials and offerings and will volunteer Collaborating with involveme their services throughout the General Community nt of school year. Fund Families and school communit staff work together y with community members members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.

Description of Activity: 23. Monthly, evening, community meetings will be conducted at the school. These meetings will be to inform stakeholders

30 of what is taking place in the school and community.

Date of Activity: Monthly from August 2011 - May 2012

Description of Administration, Title 1 Facilitator Surveys Participati Parents will begin to believe $0 Activity: on in the they are valued and take a 24. Parents will take surveys more active role in school several surveys activities. during the year to give feedback on their thoughts about the goals, objectives, and needs of the school.

Date of Activity: Varies during the year from August 2011 – May 2012

Parent Involvement Presenter(s) Materials Evaluatio Outcome Cost Standard/Description n/ of Activity Implemen tation of parental training 31 Description of Administration, Teachers, and Title 1 Welcome Attendanc Parents will have a clear Varies Activity: Facilitator Letter, e Records understanding of what to Cost of 25. Curriculum Agenda, Map from expect for the upcoming year. paper Night: Parents will of School, Sign-In copies attend the Classroom Sheet Curriculum Night as Policy, and Instruction a welcome to the Expectations new school year. During this Curriculum Night parents will receive information about expectations for their child in the upcoming year.

Date of Activity: August 2011 Description of Title 1 Facilitator and Students Agenda, Parent Parents will be able to express $10.00 – Activity: Minutes, Evaluatio an understanding of the Cost of 26. Annual Title 1 Sign-In n and meaning of Title 1. paper Meeting: There will Sheet Attendanc copies be an Annual e Title 1 Meeting to Numbers Instruction present information to parents about the implications of being a Title 1 school. We will also review the Parental Involvement Plan, Policy, and Compact.

Date of Activity: September 2011

32 Description of Federal Programs Office Agenda, Evaluatio Parents will be about to talk $0 cost to Activity: Minutes, ns and about the meaning of Title 1, the 27. Parents will be Sign-In Attendanc identify the results of Title 1, individual invited to attend the Sheets, and e numbers and participate in the develop school annual Title 1 additional of goals. Summit. documentatio Costs n such as incurred handouts and by Federal Date of Activity: PowerPoints. Programs September 2011

33 Northaven Elementary School Parent Involvement Plan 2011-2012

Northaven Elementary recognizes that the education of the child is a responsibility shared by the school and family. To support the goal of the school to educate all students effectively the school and parents must work as knowledgeable partners concerned with the education of children. Parents are an integral component of a school’s ability to provide for the educational success of their children. The school endeavors to meet and accommodate the diverse needs of students. Northaven Elementary School acknowledges that engaging parents is essential for improving student achievement.

Parental Commitment

Northaven Elementary School parents will provide support in the following ways: %  Making sure their children attend school each day and are on time  Ensuring their children complete homework and turn it in  Monitoring the amount of television their children watch and promoting positive use of time outside of school  Volunteering in their child’s classroom (at least twice a semester if possible) and participating in decisions related to their child’s education  Reading all notices from the school or the school district

School Commitment

Northaven Elementary School will encourage families to become meaningfully engaged in their child’s education by doing the following:  Inviting all parents to annual meetings (at flexible times) to inform them of NCLB and Title I requirements, the school’s participation in Title I, and the rights of parents to be involved in the school  Conducting regular and flexible parental meetings, to keep parents informed of current events and issues, timely progress reports, and parental/teacher conferences  Involving parents in organized and ongoing development and future revisions of the School Improvement Plan, Parental Involvement Plan, Parental/School Compact and other documents and programs relating to their child’s academic instruction  Encouraging parents to meet the challenges of raising academically capable children by offering parental trainings and workshops, based on surveyed parental needs  Providing resources of community and local events and resources via newsletters, websites  Providing resources for parents to utilize during flexible hours for helpful tips on homework, parenting, math, reading, and job career information.

34 School and Community Commitment

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requires that Northaven Elementary School parents, administrators, staff and community members work together to plan for and ensure high quality academic programs in the following ways:

 Making parents and community members aware of NCLB and Northaven’s participation in state and federal programs  Providing timely information to families about programs and policies administered under NCLB guidelines  Encouraging parents to observe and volunteer in the school’s programs and classrooms  Soliciting ongoing feedback and suggestions from parents on decisions relating to the education of their children and scheduling additional meetings during flexible times  Providing parents with copies and explanations of the Parental Involvement Plan and Parent- Student-Teacher-Compact  Providing parents with ongoing, current student information, progress reports, and report cards  To assist parents in understanding Northaven Elementary School’s curriculum and assessments used to measure student progress, and the state’s proficiency levels students are expected to meet  Families and school staff engage in regular, meaningful communication about student learning.

35 Northaven Elementary School 5157 North Circle Road Memphis, TN 38127 Phone: 901.353.8580 Fax: 901.353.8586

Preschool Transition Plan Northaven Elementary

Dr. Elaine Raby Title 1 Instructional Facilitator

36 Northaven Elementary School 5157 North Circle Road Memphis, TN 38127 Phone: 901.353.8580 Fax: 901.353.8586

Transition to Kindergarten: The transition to Kindergarten is one of the most significant transitions that a young child experiences and lays the foundation for future success in school. A smooth transition to kindergarten is a shared responsibility among many individuals and schools including children, families, teachers, schools and the community. Transition to Kindergarten is a process that begins in preschool and continues through kindergarten and is experienced by all stakeholders rather than an event that happens to an individual child.

Desired Outcomes for Northaven’s Transition to Kindergarten Plan: ☐ Develop a set of Transition to Kindergarten activities for all children, families and preschool children. ☐ Create greater understanding within the community about early child development and learning and expand community resources. ☐ Educate all early educators (preschool teachers and kindergarten teachers) about ways to support and foster a smooth transition for children and families. ☐ Assess children at kindergarten entry on the established domains of learning through the use of existing evaluation sources and the development of a standardized kindergarten assessment to inform, plan and develop effective school readiness and transition initiatives.

37 PARENT EVENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN TRANSITIONING

Require d Resourc Action Steps Timeline es Person(s) Responsible Parental Involvement Create or locate brochures to March 2012 Develop Kindergarten Teachers Review with Leadership Council and distribute that highlight mental Guidance Counselor PTA important skills pre-school Skills children need to know prior Checklis to entering kindergarten in t the fall. Meet with parents of children April 2012 Flyers Ms. Jenkins (Kindergarten Welcome parents into the school. who will be entering and Chairperson) Kindergarten August of 2010. posters announci ng meetings Send flyers to area Daycare April 2012 Flyers Ms. Bates (Kindergarten Teacher), Reach out to all parents in the Centers and churches and Elaine Raby (Instructional community. announcing Pre-school for posters Facilitator), Fall 2012. announci Ms. Turner (Pre-K Teacher) ng meetings Conduct parent training to December 2011 Flashcar All Kindergarten Teachers Empowering parents with the skills they inform parents about ds, Pre-K Teacher need to help their children at home in expectations, goals and skills Alphabet order for them to be successful in that their children need prior s, kindergarten. to entering Kindergarten. Paper, Pencils, Countin g Blocks

38 KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PLAN STRATEGIES

1. Family-School Connections ☐ Contact established with family during first few days of preschool or kindergarten ☐ Assessment of family needs ☐ Periodic contact with family ☐ Connecting family to community resources ☐ Family participation in home-learning activities ☐ Family participation in the classroom and at school events ☐ Regular family meetings at school ☐ Family meetings about transition issues ☐ Family & preschool teacher information-sharing with kindergarten teacher about individual child ☐ Newsletters/resource materials ☐ Parent orientation after preschool and kindergarten start

2. Child-School Connections ☐ Preschool child connections with kindergarten teacher ☐ Preschool connection with elementary school for special school functions ☐ Preschool practice of kindergarten rituals and routines ☐ Kindergarten activities incorporated from preschool ☐ Preschool teacher contact with former students ☐ Kindergarten support staff visits preschool children

3. Peer Connections ☐ Peer connections within the class ☐ Peer connections outside of school

39 ☐ Peer connections with non-classmate peers who will be in kindergarten

4. Community Connections ☐ Inter-school collaboration about programs and classroom practices ☐ Identifying and communicating curriculum/community expectations for children ☐ Inter-school connection about specific child ☐ Connections with community agencies

Kindergarten Welcoming Activities

1. Towards the end of Preschool have a "photo" album of Northaven if the child is going to be new to the building. Pictures might include: the front entrance, the school bus (inside and out), and pictures of teachers. These albums go on the preschool bookshelf. This gives the preschoolers some concrete pictures to look at, often. Most preschool students will be transitioning from the current school, Northaven.

2. Arrange an indoor class field trip to the kindergarten classrooms to meet kindergarten teachers. Make it short and pleasant 3. Have extra copies of "open house" notices the kindergarten publishes available at the preschool. Post them on parent bulletin boards.

4. Encourage the kindergarten teachers to attend preschool events and meet preschool parents prior to the start of school. This is a great way to get to know the child and his/her family.

5. Be sensitive to the changes preschool parents go through as the kindergarten process starts. It can be difficult for some first time parents. Letting go of their little one is just that much more at the kindergarten level. Teacher sensitivity to this is very important to help the parents to usher into the next 'stage.'

6. Read a lot of books to students about going to kindergarten.

7. Alumni Visits: Have a few children who are in kindergarten who were in preschool last year come back and tell the children about kindergarten. Have the children prepare their questions ahead of time.

8. Develop a portfolio of the child's work to share with the new teacher.

9. Develop a "Positive Profile" of the student (A picture of ______, A passport for ______).

40 10. Friends in kindergarten: Make sure that some of the peers/friends from this child's class are assigned to the kindergarten class...if possible.

11. The school can sponsor a parent meeting for families sending children to kindergarten and parents whose children are currently in kindergarten. Families will share with preschool families things they believe they need to know as their children prepare to go to kindergarten. They report that the parent's perspective is different from the school’s perspective and important issues are raised at this meeting.

12. Traveling slide show: Produce a slide show of the kindergarten program. Highlight classrooms, areas of the rooms, and children playing and enjoying themselves.

Family Pledge for Preschool Transition

As a parent, to start the new school year I pledge to:  Participate in my children's education by supervising homework, talking to my children about school and volunteering.  Accept my children for who they are. I will try to nurture those qualities that make each of my children special.  Read to or with my children every day of the year.  Expect the very best from my children at all times.  Never let a day go by without telling each of my children that I love them.  Turn off the television for homework, reading time, and for special times with my children.

______Date Parent Signature

41 42 Intervention Plan Northaven Elementary 2011 - 2012

Northaven faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to ensuring students achieve academic success. This is accomplished by careful assessment of instructional needs. The Northaven Elementary School Academic Intervention Plan is designed to focus on student instructional goals. Academic Intervention Services are intended to supplement instruction provided by the general curriculum and to assist students in meeting state standards. This support will be provided utilizing a variety of instructional strategies.

Intervention Services are intended to assist students who are at risk of not achieving the State Standards in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and/or Science, or who are identified as not meeting designated performance levels. This intervention is a part of the normal academic program and is executed in the classroom by teachers. These supports are to draw attention to the academic needs of students scoring below proficient.

This plan is intended to serve as an informal instructional guide for teachers. It is the goal of Northaven Elementary School to educate the whole child and to encourage them to reach their maximum potential as responsible and productive members of society.

Assessment of Academic Progress

 Diagnostic assessments  Early Reading/Literacy Assessments  Subject Skill, Concept, Knowledge Assessments  TCAP  Curriculum Based Measures  Formative Assessments  Summative Assessments  Standardized, Norm-Referenced Tests  Standardized Criterion Referenced Tests  Other Valid, Reliable Assessments  Review Classroom Performance  Participation, class work, homework  Report Card Grades  Student Performances/Demonstrations  Teacher observation  Collaboration in Professional Learning Communities.

43 The following is a list of plans, policies, and/or initiatives that support and/or enhance academic success.

• School Improvement Plans • Attendance Policy • Professional Development Plans • Behavioral Interventionist • School Code of Conduct • School Social Workers • Computer Labs • Teacher Assistants • Formative Assessment Training • IXL Math • Accelerated Reader • Imagination Station • Discovery Education

DATA ANALYSIS The faculty and staff review student data from state and local assessment instruments regularly. Current and longitudinal data are also analyzed to determine academic needs and inform instruction. Monitoring of student progress is ongoing.

44 NORTHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MENTOR-TEACHER PLAN 2011-2012

Mission Statement The purpose of mentoring is to provide support and reflective guidance to new teachers both to the profession and to the school. A mentoring program provides an opportunity for outstanding teachers within the school to share their skills and knowledge, while easing a new teacher’s entry into the school. An effective mentor program needs trust, confidentiality, nonjudgmental interactions, and mutual respect.

Basic Plan Description Mentoring can lead to more effective teaching, a collegial atmosphere that encourages professional growth, a celebration of success and a comfortable transition for new teachers into the culture of the school. Northaven faculty and staff endeavor to provide new teachers an environment that is conducive to instructional practice in a supportive environment. An effective mentor program needs trusting relationships in order to address questions, needs, and concerns of new teachers.

Through confidential, non-judgmental interaction, veteran professionals meet regularly with new teachers to support their growth and development. The mentor/mentee relationship is not used as an evaluative tool.

Governance of the Program Mentors at the school level are a part of the larger mentoring program offered by Shelby County Schools. The mentoring program focuses on new teachers to the profession as well as teachers new to the district. A new teacher is defined by this plan as any teacher who is a) new to the profession, or b) has less than 3 years teaching experience.

Northaven Elementary Mentor Program Goals • To acclimate new teachers to the school and profession • To guide professional growth • To ensure the understanding of both state and local standards/goals • To assist with district/building assessment procedures • To help with instructional planning • To assist with district observational procedures • To maintain regular contact with mentee • To improve classroom management • To introduce/socialize new teachers to the staff and community • To provide growth and professional development • To provide positive support and self-reflection • To provide a good model of teaching

45 Mentor Criteria • Demonstrate exemplary teaching ability • Tenure • Believe in the value of teaching as a profession • Have respect for their colleagues in all subject areas • Hold high expectations • Convey enthusiasm for learning to teachers and students • Believe that all children can learn and succeed • Believe that all teachers are life-long learners • Demonstrate initiative • Understand the role and value of the local union • Have courage to share ideas and initiate change • Demonstrate ability to plan and organize New Teacher Mentor Responsibilities 1) Meet with the mentee a) throughout the year (both formally and informally before opening day of school year, and c) almost daily during the first month of school or as needed 2) Continue to schedule informal meetings with mentee once or twice per week throughout the school year. Release time from duties and some teaching time can be arranged by the mentor and building administration 3) Provide curriculum support as well as support on areas that need improvement 4) Model professional expectations and practices 5) Establish supportive and trusting/confidential relationship with mentee 6) Acquaint each mentee with district and building culture 7) Celebrate successes and help with strategies to meet challenges 8) Model good teaching practices and encourages classroom visitations 9) Encourage mentee to attend new teacher events

1) The Mentee VISITS the Mentor The Mentee might wish to visit the Mentor teacher in order to observe classroom management, room management, curriculum ideas, or just to see another person work. 2) The Mentor VISITS the Mentee The Mentee might find it helpful to visit a Mentor, permitting feedback. The discussion could focus on the areas that would be most helpful to the mentee. 3) The Mentor and the Mentee VISIT a third teacher The Mentor and Mentee might wish to visit the class of another teacher. This third teacher would give the Mentee an opportunity to observe someone other than the Mentor, would expose the Mentee to more resources, and would allow for an extra support system.

Northaven School-Level Teacher Mentor Application Name: ______School Year: ______Building: ______Grade Level(s): _____ Subject(s): ______46 1) Are you a tenured teacher? ¨ Yes ¨ No

2) I am interested in becoming a New Teacher Mentor teacher because:

STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS LIST

 Tennessee Lottery Education Pre-School Program

 Vision Screening

 Dental Services (Cleaning and Sealant)

 Community Services Agency

 Social Worker

 IDEA (Federal Free Breakfast and Lunch Program)

 Fee Waivers

 Title 1

 After-School Tutoring Program for Math and Reading (Extended Contract and Ed Jobs

 After-School Enrichment Program for Science (Extended Contract)

 Title lll ESL Classroom

 TCAP Tutor

 Educational Assistants (Title 1)

 Title 1 Facilitator

 Pre-K Program (State)

47 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT

Members of the LEA have provided technical assistance in the development of the school-level plan. Through workshops and in-services information was disseminated to assist in the completion of the plan. Specific assistance was provided in the way of templates, state guidelines, examples, and availability to assist in the completion and formation of the document. Other information was provided in the form of instructional strategies and techniques that should be incorporated into the plan. Trainings were provided on the specifics of budgets and required federal guidelines.

1. James Aldinger Federal Programs Director

2. Marchetta Kimmons Federal Programs Specialist

3. Gina Bennett Federal Programs Specialist

4. Dedric McGee Science Instructional Specialist

5. Andre Crafford Elementary Instructional Specialist

6. Angie Powers Exemplary Teacher

7. Todd Goforth ESL Instructional Specialist

8. Mary Williams Elementary Instructional Specialist

9. Rochelle Douglas AYP Instructional Specialist

10. Donna Jones Pre-K and Kindergarten Specialist

11. Christy Ford Reading Specialist

48 Goals Areas to Strengthen Goal #1 The current Report Card grade for Reading/Language Arts is an “F” (Value- Students will achieve NCLB benchmarks on the Added Report Card grade is a “B”). Based on the NCLB Act – Tennessee’s Reading/Language Arts assessment for all subgroups. Students goals for Reading/Language Arts and Writing for the school year 2011-2012 will also master the new Tennessee standards aligned with the should be 89% of the students at the Proficient or Advanced levels. National Assessment for Education Progress Standards. Goal #2 Fifth Grade TCAP Writing Assessment 3-Year Averages for the school were The fifth-grade students will improve their scores on State Writing 3.8, State 4.1, and for the System 4.4. No Child Left Behind Act – Assessment with 10% of students scoring the highest score levels Tennessee’s goals for Reading/Language Arts and Writing for the school year of 5 or 6, while decreasing the number of students scoring at the 2011-2012 should be 89% of students at the Proficient or Advanced levels. lowest level. Goal #3 Northaven Elementary students, faculty, and parents will increase The current report card grade for Math Achievement is a “D” (TVAAS score parental involvement by 1% during the 2010-2011 school year is an “A”). including an increase in student attendance. No Child Left Behind Act – Tennessee’s goals for Math for the 2009 through 2010 school year. Goal #4 The current report card grade for Math Achievement is a “D” (TVAAS score The students will decrease the number of below proficient scores is an “A”). No Child Left Behind Act – Tennessee’s goals for Math for the on the TCAP math assessment by 1% for all sub groups. Students 2011-2012 school year. will also master the new Tennessee standards aligned with the National Assessment for Education Progress Standards. Shelby County Schools School-wide Professional Development Plan 2011-2012 School Year

School: Northaven Elementary School Principal: Louis Padgett,III Academic Title I Facilitator: Elaine Raby Assigned Federal Specialist: Gina Bennett

Professional Development Budget: __$25,270.47___

49 Goal 1: Students will achieve NCLB benchmarks on the Reading/Language Arts assessment for all subgroups. Students will also master the new Tennessee standards aligned with the National Assessment for Education Progress Standards.

Need(s) Addressed: The current Report Card grade for Reading/Language Arts is a “F” (Value-Added Report Card grade is a “B”). Based on the NCLB Act – Tennessee’s goals for Reading/Language Arts and Writing for the school year 2010-2011 should be 89% of the students at the Proficient or Advanced levels.

Action Steps: Dates of Professional Timeli Person(s) Required Projected Cost(s) Evaluation Development ne Responsible Resource(s) Strategy Learning Events Professional August 2011 Once a -Administration -Professional $4,500.00 PLC Summaries Development Session: August 2012 Semes -Teachers Learning Classroom Teachers will participate ter Community Balance: Observation and in Professional Learning (PLC) Literature $20,770.47 Student Communities (PLC) to -Substitute Assessments support instructional Teachers goals, analyze data and -Data Notebooks develop ownership of -Data student learning. “Data Digs” Professional March 2011 Two Courtney Jolly Technology: $0 Observation of Development Session: Sessio Computer and sessions in Grade Teachers will receive ns Projector Balance: Level Meetings information on -Paper and Office $20,770.47 formative and summative Supplies assessment strategies. Teachers will also examine test practices and link instruction to assessment practices. Professional First Semester 5 Days Fourth and Fifth Registration Cost Redelivery: Development Session: Grade Teachers Lodging, Meals $11,548.00 and Teachers will Fourth and Fifth Grade Transportation Balance: present their Teachers will attend a $9,222.47 information in workshop that is yet to sessions for other be determined on teachers to instructional strategies. attend.

Action Steps: Dates of Professional Timeli Person(s) Required Projected Cost(s) Evaluation Development ne Responsible Resource(s) Strategy Learning Events Professional October 2011- Month -Presenter -National Development: May 2012 ly -Teachers Geographic Cost $2,000.00 Teachers will use Presenters will come to during -Administration -Scholastic the learned the school to present on Grade -Heineman Balance: strategies in various topics to support Level -Lakeshore $7,222.47 class. instruction. and -Classroom PLC Direct 50 Mtgs. -Triumph Learning

Goal 2: The fifth-grade students will improve their scores on State Writing Assessment with 10% of students scoring the highest score levels of 5 or 6, while decreasing the number of students scoring at the lowest level.

Need(s) Addressed: Fifth Grade TCAP Writing Assessment 3-Year Averages for the school were 3.8, State 4.1, and for the System 4.4. No Child Left Behind Act – Tennessee’s goals for Reading/Language Arts and Writing for the school year 2010-2011 should be 89% of students at the Proficient or Advanced levels. Action Steps: Dates of Professional Timeli Person(s) Required Projected Cost(s) Evaluation Development ne Responsible Resource(s) Strategy Learning Events

Professional March 2011 One Dr. Raby Technology: $0 Teachers will Development Session: Sessio Title 1 Facilitator Computer and begin using a Planning For Mastery: n Projector Balance: lesson plan Teachers will receive $5,222.47 format that information on focuses on developing lesson plans student mastery. that focus on mastery of skills and concepts. Lesson Plan Evaluation

51 Professional March 2011 Two Courtney Jolly Technology: $0 Observation of Development Session: Sessio Computer and sessions in Grade Teachers will receive ns Projector Balance: Level Meetings information on -Paper and $5,222.47 formative and summative Office Supplies assessment strategies. Teachers will also examine test practices and link instruction to assessment practices.

Professional October 2011- Month -Presenter -National Development: May 2012 ly -Teachers Geographic Cost $0 Teachers will use District specialist during -Administration -Scholastic the learned presenters will come to Grade -District Specialists -Heineman Balance: strategies in the school to present on Level -Lakeshore $5,222.47 class. various topics to support and -Classroom instruction. PLC Direct Mtgs. -Triumph Learning

Goal 3: Northaven Elementary students, faculty, and parents will increase parental involvement by 1% during the 2010-2011 school year including an increase in student attendance.

Need(s) Addressed: The current report card grade for Math Achievement is a “D” (TVAAS score is an “A”). No Child Left Behind Act – Tennessee’s goals for Math for the 2010-2011 school year.

Action Steps: Dates of Professional Timeli Person(s) Required Projected Cost(s) Evaluation Development ne Responsible Resource(s) Strategy Learning Events

Professional Development: 8/11-8/12 Month -Instructional Agendas, Cost $50.00 The number of ly Facilitator activities that monthly parents attending The Faculty and Staff during -Teachers parents and (5 months) = each event will be will plan, organize, and Grade -Administration students can do $250.00 tracked. provide a minimum of Level -Parents together, sign- six after-school activities and -Students in sheets, Balance: during the school year PLC refreshments, $4972.47 that will highlight the Mtgs. prizes and talents and educational awards for growth of our students. incentives

Professional Development Session: 8/11 – 8/12 Every -Instructional Second Step Kit Cost $500.00 Parent Sign-In The Faculty and Staff will other Facilitator plus materials to Forms provide more opportunities for month -Teachers support program Balance: Parent surveys parents to be actively involved -Power -Administration $4,472.47 Power School in their child’s education and School/parent attendance record school activities before, during, -Parents portal and and after school to reinforce -Students attendance and enhance the learning -Home School process. -Tuesday Power School Parent Liaison Folders Portal/Attendance (monitored -Behavioral -Parent by assistant principal) Interventionist Workshops Communication Folders -Incentives Parent Meeting (update on attendance laws and 52 regulations) Home to School Liaison will connect parents/caregiver to services such as comprehensive counseling, medical, and parenting for the purpose of maintaining consistent attendance.

Professional $200.00 Tracking the Development Session: 8/11 – 8/12 Quarte Teachers Reading Materials, Balance: number of rly (Pre-K-5) ice cream and participants and Parents toppings, NES will incorporate a shared backpacks, and $4,272.47 the improvement reading program. Parent-Child Students reading materials in reading skills. reading series “We Both Title I Personnel Read”. This program is designed to invite parents and children to share the reading experience together. Backpacks for family engagement to reinforce reading and math skills. Parents will receive directions and steps to assist students with Northaven’s Ice Cream Words Program to promote the acquisition of Dolch words, Frye’s words and 100 high frequency words.

Professional 1/26, 1/27, 1/28- Three Pre-k Teachers Registration, $0 Teachers Development Session: 2012 Days lodging, meals, discussed their SECA 2012 Annual travel Balance: sessions in Grade Conference - Southern $4,272.47 Level Meetings Early Childhood Association Professional August 2011 Weekl Technology Computers Cost $0 Measures of Development Session: August 2012 y Instructor computer usage Teachers will attend Teachers Balance: and Observation various technology Title 1 Facilitator $4,272.47 classes to develop Teacher computer skills that can Transcripts be used in classroom management and in the execution of lessons.

Goal 4: The students will decrease the number of below proficient scores on the TCAP math assessment by 1% for all sub groups. Students will also master the new Tennessee standards aligned with the National Assessment for Education Progress Standards.

Need(s) Addressed: The current report card grade for Math Achievement is a “D” (TVAAS score is an “A”). No Child Left Behind Act – Tennessee’s goals for Math for the 2010-2011 school year. Action Steps: Dates of Professional Timeli Person(s) Required Projected Cost(s) Evaluation Development ne Responsible Resource(s) Strategy Learning Events

53 Professional October 2011- Month -Instructional -Zaner-Bloser, Cost $1,222.47 Development: May 2012 ly Facilitator Inc. Teachers will use during -Teachers -CPS Balance: the purchased Teachers will participate Grade -Administration Einstruction $3,050.00 materials in the in instructional sessions Level -Really Good classroom to designed to demonstrate and Stuff support how to use the various PLC -Barnes and instruction. instructional materials Mtgs. Noble purchased. Teachers will -Brainetics utilize these mathematics -Fred Jones materials to support and increase instruction in math.

Professional Development Session: May, 2012 One Presenter Access to the Cost $0 Ability to use Time Teachers Pearson Website, Pearson Pearson Math: Teachers as Passwords and Balance: Usernames will participate in in- Neede $3,050.00 Computers services and trainings d that teach them how to administer, use Pearson Math.

Professional Fall, 2011 One Time Third, Fourth, Computers $1,000.00 Observation Development Session: and Fifth Handouts Grade Balance: Review Referrals Effective Classroom Teachers $2,050.00 Management & Motivating Students: Teachers will learn methods for working with and motivating difficult to reach students.

Professional Three Days Pre-k Registration, $0 Development Session: Teachers lodging, meals, SECA 2012 Annual travel Balance: Conference - Southern $2,050.00 Early Childhood Association

Professional August 2011 Weekly Technology Computers $0 Measures of Development Session: August 2012 Instructor computer usage Teachers will attend Teachers Balance: and Observation various technology Title 1 $2,050.00 classes to develop Facilitator Teacher computer skills that can Transcripts be used in the classroom and in the execution of lessons.