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Baltimore County Public Schools

Focused on Quality: Committed to Excellence

2010 – 2012

School Improvement Plan (ES)

Carney Elementary

Submitted By:

Stacey L. Durkovic, Ph.D.

______IV. Signature of Principal Signature of Area Assistant Superintendent DATE: September 13, 2011 V. Performance Goal 1 - Reading By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Targeted Area Reading (include all targeted subgroups): Use the disaggregated subgroup data (grades, gender, race/ethnicity, Special Education, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented, and FARMS) from the needs assessment to determine the targets that need to be set on an annual basis. Insert appropriate targets for identified reading subgroups using “from-to” language.

Reading Targets: ALL By June 2012, all students scoring proficient or advanced on reading MSA will increase from 96.2% to 100%. GRADE 3 By June 2012, third grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on reading MSA will increase from 94.5% to 100%. GRADE 4 By June 2012, fourth grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on reading MSA will increase from 98.4% to 100%. GRADE 5 By June 2012, fifth grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on reading MSA will increase from 95.1% to 100%. AFRICAN-AMERICAN By June 2012, African-American students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on reading MSA will increase from 93.8% to 100%. SPECIAL EDUCATION By June 2012, students with special needs scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on reading MSA will increase from 90.9% to 100%.

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V. Performance Goal 1 - Reading By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard)

Strategies: 1. Provide for the consistent and systematic implementation of the BCPS Curriculum in all content areas, which includes differentiated curriculum for all students and all groups (i.e. Whole to Part, Wilson, SIPPS, and Fluency Formula). 2. Monitor the achievement of all students to ensure access to an engaging, challenging, and rigorous curriculum through appropriate assessments. 3. Integrate technology in the teaching/learning process instructional practices resulting in more purposeful and engaging work for students. 4. Provide parents and guardians with strategies that can be implemented with their children to enhance student learning through various forms of communication.

Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted subgroups, as Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results appropriate) have been met. K-2 classroom teachers, Assess basic indicators of early Reading Specialist, 100% of K-2 students will literacy using DIBELS with all September, Special Educators, meet or exceed Benchmark kindergarteners and 1st graders, and January, and May Principal, Guidance scores by June 2012. 2nd graders. Counselor Data discussions to monitor Principal, Assistant Approximately Increase in performance on progress of students on reading Principal, Reading every six weeks. reading short-cycle short-cycle and benchmark Specialist, Special 8/11 to 6/12 assessments and BMAs for assessments for students scoring Educator, K-5 all students. basic or close to basic, as well as Classroom Teachers those on the cusp of advanced.

3 V. Performance Goal 1 - Reading By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Target specific objectives that have Principal, Assistant been difficult for our students in Principal, Reading the past or that are currently weak Increased performance on Specialist, Special 9/11 to 6/12 for students, and create additional the identified objectives. Educator, K-5 lessons to address these specific Classroom Teachers objectives. Difficult objectives will be shared Improved performance on with the literacy action team for Action team chairs, 9/11 to 6/12 identified objectives across vertical discussions of instructional administration. grade levels. support. Steps completed by 1st and Encourage students to read at least 2nd graders as recorded in 400 steps (15 mins each step) a Literacy Action Team 8/11 to 6/12 SchoolPace and completed year in grades 1 and 2. Use reading reading incentives by incentives and programs such as students in grades K and 3 Book-It and other incentives to through 5. encourage all students to read more independently. Publish the Carney “Writing Various writings included Literacy Action Team 9/11-6/12 Gazette.” in publication. Successful completion of Additional support for targeted Classroom Teachers resources given to students students in school and at home Resource Teachers 9/11-6/12 and improved performance through the use of individualized Administrators on assessments by targeted resources. students. Increased use of Classroom teachers, tech Support teachers in the use of instructional technology in liaison, tech integration instructional technology to 9/11 to 6/12 the classroom such as teacher, and enhance the reading program. Safari Montage and administration. Promethean.

V. Performance Goal 1 - Reading By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Completion of books over Summer Smarts Reading Specialist June 2012 the summer Sponsors review of Sponsor a competitive Black Saga Black Saga Teacher 9/11 to 6/12 participation and weekly Team Sponsors assessments 100% of first and second First and Second Grade grade students will Implement 100 Book Challenge teachers, reading 8/11 to 6/12 successfully complete 400 specialist, administrator steps Melissa Warminski and Implement an intervention Brandie Parker under the program for first and second direction of the Two, six-week Improved performance on graders in an after school program administration, with the sessions in quarter post-test, and improved to practice prerequisite reading support of middle school 2 and quarter 4 performance on DIBELS. skills. tutors. PDS Partnership

5 VI. Performance Goal 1 – Mathematics By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Targeted Area Mathematics (include all targeted subgroups): Use the disaggregated subgroup data (grades, gender, race/ethnicity, Special Education, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented, and FARMS) from the needs assessment to determine the targets that need to be set on an annual basis. Insert appropriate targets for identified mathematics subgroups using “from-to” language. Mathematics Targets: ALL By June 2012, all students scoring proficient or advanced on math MSA will increase from 91.5% to 100%. GRADE 3 By June 2012, third grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on the math MSA will increase from 96.6% to 100%. GRADE 4 By June 2012, fourth grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced level on the math MSA will increase from 95.4% to 100%. GRADE 5 By June 2012, fifth grade students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels on the math MSA will increase from 83% to 100%. AFRICAN AMERICAN By June 2012, African American students scoring proficient on math MSA will increase from 86.1% to 100%. SPECIAL EDUCATION By June 2012, students with special needs scoring proficient or advanced on math MSA will increase from 77.3% to 100%. Strategies: 1. Provide for the consistent and systematic implementation of the BCPS Curriculum in all content areas, which includes differentiated curriculum for all students and all groups. 2. Monitor the achievement of all students to ensure access to an engaging, challenging, and rigorous curriculum through appropriate assessments (unit assessments, SCAs, and BMAs). 3. Integrate technology in the teaching/learning process instructional practices resulting in more purposeful and engaging work for students. 4. Provide parents and guardians with strategies that can be implemented with their children to enhance student learning through various forms of communication.

Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met.

VI. Performance Goal 1 – Mathematics By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Send Introductory Letter Classroom Teachers for each unit to parents/ PDS Partnership 8/11 to 6/12 Introductory letter is sent guardians to continue home for each unit communication about the mathematics program. Data discussions to monitor progress of students on math short- Increase in performance on Classroom Teachers and Approximately cycle and benchmark math short-cycle administration every six weeks. assessments for students assessments for all 8/11 to 6/12 scoring basic or close to students. basic, as well as those on the cusp of advanced. Target specific objectives that have been difficult for our students in the past or that are currently weak for Classroom teachers, administration, Increased performance on 8/11 to 6/12 students, and create and special educator the identified objectives. additional lessons to address these specific objectives. Difficult objectives will be shared with the math Improved performance on action team for vertical Action team chairs, administration. 9/11 to 6/12 identified objectives across discussions of instructional grade levels. support.

7 VI. Performance Goal 1 – Mathematics By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Additional support for Successful completion of Classroom Teachers, targeted students in school 8/11 to 6/12 resources given to students Administration, and at home through the and improved performance Special Educator use of individualized on assessments by targeted resources. students. Provide an interactive Math Action Team Completed evening event Date TBD Math Night for families. Technology Integration Teacher with positive feedback. School wide focus on Math Action Team Improved performance on mastery of basic math facts 10/11 to 6/12 Classroom teachers 2 - 5 math fact drills. in grades 2 through 5. Implement a math Improved performance as intervention program with 12 weeks prior to measured on the teacher- Kirstin Montgomery students in grade three, in MSA created post-test for the an extended day setting. program. Increased use of Support teachers in the use Classroom teachers, tech liaison, instructional technology in of instructional technology tech integration teacher, and 9/11 to 6/12 the classroom such as to enhance the reading administration. Safari Montage and program. Promethean. Improved math fact recall Implement incentives for in students in grade 3-5 as students in grades 3-5 who Math Action Team 9/11 to 6/12 well as increase in number participate in the online of stickers earned on the program, First in Math. website. Hold an after-school club Successful participation in to practice 24 Challenge Club Sponsor 9/11 to 6/12 after-school club by with selected fifth graders participants

VI. Performance Goal 1 – Mathematics By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.1 All diploma-bound students in grades 3 – 8 and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards, and students enrolled in English 10 and Algebra I will pass the High School Assessments (HSAs). (State standard) Implement an intervention Melissa Warminski and Brandie program for first and Parker under the direction of the Two, six-week Improved performance on second graders in an after administration, with the support of sessions in quarter the teacher-created post- school program to practice middle school tutors. 2 and quarter 4 test. prerequisite math skills. PDS Partnership Hold an after school Increased number of Math Action Team meeting for third graders stickers earned by third Tech Integration Teacher and their parents/guardians Oct. 2011 graders on the First in Administration to introduce them to the Math website compared to PDS partnership First in Math website. last year.

VII. Performance Goal 1 By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.5 All participating special education students will meet or exceed state standards for the Alternate Maryland School Assessment (ALT-MSA). (State standard) Target: By June 2012, identify students that will earn a certificate of attendance and participate in the ALT-MSA. These students will earn 100% mastery on the reading and math IEP goals for the ALT-MSA assessment. Strategies: 1. Identify eligible students. 2. Provide for the consistent and systematic implementation of the IEP goals for special education students that are working toward a certificate of attendance in the Least Restrictive Environment as indicated by the students’ IEP. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met. Instructional assistants will CALS Teachers attend special area classes Instructional Assistants Improved behavior and with the students in the 8/11 to 6/12 Special Area Teachers learning for the students in CALS programs in order the CALS classes. to bridge the gap between the programs. Increase inclusion The number of hours in CALS/Classroom Teachers 8/11 to 6/12 opportunities for students general education for in the CALS program students in the CALS when appropriate. program will increase. Schedule monthly Assistant Principal meetings with the 8/11 to 6/12 CALS Teachers intermediate CALS teacher Completed portfolios to review students’ progress on their ALT- MSA portfolios.

VIII. Performance Goal 1 By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.6 All eligible prekindergarten students will have access to a prekindergarten program by the 2007– 2008 school year. (State standard) Targeted Area (include all targeted subgroups): Use the disaggregated subgroup data (grades, gender, race/ethnicity, Special Education, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented, and FARMS) from the needs assessment to determine the targets that need to be set on an annual basis. Insert appropriate targets for identified subgroups using “from-to” language. Target: By June 2012, 100% of the eligible prekindergarten students in the Carney Elementary School district who are eligible as a result of the automatic criteria will be screened and enrolled in a preschool program as outlined in the Prekindergarten Screening Procedures Manual 2011-2012. Strategies: 1. Respond to all parent requests for prekindergarten placement using the guidelines for eligibility as established by the Department of Elementary Programs. 2. Implement the BCPS PreKindergarten curriculum for one class of students.

Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted subgroups, as Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results appropriate) have been met. All parents who request information about PreK will be Ongoing 8/11 to All documents will be told the eligibility requirements Secretaries 6/12 reviewed for eligibility. and invited to have their information reviewed for automatic eligibility. A minimum number of 20 students 8/11 to 6/12 Enrollment data will will be maintained at all times in Administration remain at 20 or higher. the program. Any students who automatically qualify when there is no space in All eligible students will Principal our program will be referred to the 8/11 to 6/12 have the option to enroll in Early Childhood Office for a program. placement.

IX. Performance Goal 1 By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.21 All schools will achieve an attendance rate of at least 94%. (State standard) Targeted Area (include all targeted subgroups): Target: By June 2012, the attendance rate for all students and subgroups at Carney Elementary will remain the same at 95.1%. Strategies: 1. Recognize students with outstanding attendance quarterly and at the end of the year. 2. Provide support and resources to parents/guardians of students with attendance concerns. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met. Attendance committee to PPW, nurse, guidance counselor, Improved attendance for 10/11 to 6/12 meet monthly. principal targeted offenders. Attendance records of students who are absent (unexcused) or tardy more than 3 times, or absent (excused) more than 5 Principal, Attendance Secretary, Improved attendance for times will be reviewed by Nurse, PPW 10/11 to 6/12 those students who the attendance committee received letters. to determine a need for receipt of a notification letter. Teachers must make first contact and record in STARS. Recognize students with excellent and perfect Increase in the number of attendance quarterly and at Administration 11/11 and 6/12 students receiving awards. an annual awards assembly.

IX. Performance Goal 1 By 2012, all students will reach high standards, as established by the Baltimore County Public Schools and state performance level standards, in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 1.21 All schools will achieve an attendance rate of at least 94%. (State standard) Address attendance concerns with parents/guardians of students in the IEP or SST IEP Chair Improved attendance for 8/11 to 6/12 process, who are not Guidance Counselor these targeted students. meeting satisfactory attendance and document in STARS.

X. Performance Goal 2 By 2012, all English Language Learners will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 2.1 All English Language Learners receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services will attain English proficiency by the end of their fourth school year. (State standard) Target: By June 2012, the number of ELL students receiving proficiency level of 5 on or before their fourth school year will remain at 100%. By June 2012, students with LEP scoring proficient or advanced on the reading MSA will increase from 85.7% to 100%. By June 2012, students with LEP scoring proficient or advanced on the math MSA will increase from 87.5% to 100%. Strategies: 1. Identify those students who need ELL assistance. 2. Provide appropriate support and/or accommodations for ELL students. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met.

X. Performance Goal 2 By 2012, all English Language Learners will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards in English/reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 2.1 All English Language Learners receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services will attain English proficiency by the end of their fourth school year. (State standard) Provide staff development Improved performance on and individual teacher ESOL Teacher formative ESOL consultation for classroom 8/11 to 6/12 assessments, HM Theme and special area teachers Skills tests, and SCAs in on strategies for teaching reading and math. the ELL student. Utilize differentiated Improved performance on Classroom Teachers, instructional strategies in 8/11 to 6/12 formative ESOL Special Area Teachers, classroom instruction to assessments, HM Theme Resource Teachers, enable ELLs to access Skills tests, and SCAs in ESOL Teacher grade level content. reading and math.

XI. Performance Goal 2 By 2012, all English Language Learners will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards in English reading/writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Performance Indicator 2.2 All diploma-bound English Language Learners will meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) standards. (State standard) Target: By June 2012, the number of ESOL students receiving proficiency level of 5 on or before their fourth school year will remain at 100%. By June 2012, students with LEP scoring proficient or advanced on the reading MSA will increase from 85.7% to 100%. By June 2012, students with LEP scoring proficient or advanced on the math MSA will increase from 87.5% to 100%. Strategies: The ESOL teacher will provide augmented instruction utilizing Houghton Mifflin support materials to English Language Learners. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met. Provide direct instruction Classroom Teachers, Improved performance on to ELLs incorporating 8/11 to 6/12 Special Area Teachers, HM theme skills tests, vocabulary used in MSA Resource Teachers SCAs, and BMAs. directions and questions. Offer grade level appropriate direct Improved performance on instruction on the use of ESOL Teacher 8/11 to 6/12 formative ESOL bilingual dictionaries for assessments ELLs in grades 3 – 5, as needed. Consult with the Office of ESOL Teacher, 8/11 to 6/12 All families will have World Languages and the Guidance Counselor, access to the necessary Department of Administrators services. Professional Development to facilitate services to immigrant and other non- English speaking families. ESOL Teacher, Facilitate interpretation Interpreters will be secured Classroom Teachers, 8/11 to 6/12 services for non-English as needed for events and Guidance Counselor, speaking families. conferences. Team Secretary

XII. Performance Goal 4 All students will be educated in school environments that are safe and conducive to learning. Performance Indicator 4.1 All schools and school communities will maintain safe, orderly, nurturing environments. (BCPS standard) Target: By June 2012, the number of suspensions for students will decrease from 17 to 10. By June 2012, all fire drills and other emergency drills will be recorded on the school emergency plan to demonstrate competency in all areas. By June 2012, the number of office referrals will decrease by 50% from 168 to 84. Strategies: 1. Continue to implement, practice and refine the school wide Safety Emergency Plans, and support the countywide Critical Response Plan and Emergency Safety Management Guide. 2. Continue to implement a character/ethics education. 3. Review and teach school, classroom, and playground behavior expectations to all students. 4. Reduce the suspension rate. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted subgroups, as Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results appropriate) have been met. All students will receive Present BCPS Behavior Handbook Administration September 2011 training and all handbook to each classroom. forms will be returned. Referrals from teachers Implement the “Cougar Pals” Guidance Counselor Monthly activity updates mentoring program for students 9/11 to 6/12 End of year evaluation identified “at risk.” Include mentors based on progress of from the community. students Safe School Action Clarify and consistently implement Team 8/11 to 6/12 Decrease in the number of a school-wide behavior Administrators referrals. management plan/code of conduct. Teachers Teach peer mediation, bullying prevention, and conflict resolution Completion of monthly Guidance Counselor 9/11 to 6/12 in monthly classroom guidance lessons in grades K-5. lessons.

XII. Performance Goal 4 All students will be educated in school environments that are safe and conducive to learning. Performance Indicator 4.1 All schools and school communities will maintain safe, orderly, nurturing environments. (BCPS standard) Provide small group sessions for Improved performance by targeted students to address specific Guidance Counselor 9/11 to 6/12 the students included in issues affecting their school Behavior Specialist these groups. performance. Review the critical response and Administration school safety management plan with 8/11 to 6/12 Updated plan. practice drills and updates on a yearly basis. Implement “Caught Being Cougar Good” and the “Citizen of the Improved behavior of Safe Schools Action Month” programs to reward 9/11 to 6/12 students and reduction in Team students for following the Cougar number of referrals. Rules. Utilize student safeties to help Bill Adey and Nurse Improved hallway 9/11 to 6/12 monitor hallway behavior. (Safety Sponsors) behavior Continue to reward classes in the Safe Schools Action 9/11 to 6/12 Improved cafeteria cafeteria showing good behavior Team behavior with the “cougar.” Assistant Principal XIII. Performance Goal 4 All students will be educated in school environments that are safe and conducive to learning. Performance Indicator 4.3 Staff, students, parents, and community members will express satisfaction with the learning environment, climate, and school facilities. (BCPS standard) Target: During the 2011 – 2012 school year, parents/guardians at Carney Elementary School will have the opportunity to complete a survey that evaluates the academic program, environment and/or school facility. The goal is to have 96% of parent agree or strongly agree with each statement on the survey.

XIII. Performance Goal 4 All students will be educated in school environments that are safe and conducive to learning. Performance Indicator 4.3 Staff, students, parents, and community members will express satisfaction with the learning environment, climate, and school facilities. (BCPS standard) Strategies: 1. The School Improvement Team will prepare a survey that will be distributed to all stakeholders at Carney Elementary, and will address the academic program, the quality of information that they are provided about the instructional program, and the safety of the learning environment. 2. Parents/guardians will be informed about the county survey that will be conducted in the spring of the school year, and will be given directions on how to participate. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met. Give a satisfaction survey Increase in percent of to parents of each year School Improvement Team January 2012 parents who are satisfied (between January and with the school program March). Use the information Follow-up actions School Improvement Team garnered on the survey for March 2012 discussed and school improvement. implemented.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted subgroups, as Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results appropriate) have been met. Use ConnectEd to communicate Completed ConnectEd events or other useful information to calls. parents or guardians throughout the Administration 9/11 to 6/12 Improved attendance at year (Back to School Nt., American school activities. Ed. Week, Family Nights) Improved parent/guardian School website and wiki will be Principal and teachers 9/11 to 6/12 knowledge about school updated regularly. events.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Newsletters sent home on Publish and distribute a monthly Principal, Office 8/11 to 6/12 the first Tuesday of every newsletter Secretary month. 100% of parents/guardians Extended hours for conferences as will engage in a Teachers 9/11 to 6/12 needed. conference this school year. Provide volunteer training to all 100% of kindergarten kindergarten parents/guardians Guidance counselor 8/11 parents/guardians will be during gradual entrance eligible to volunteer Provide multiple opportunities for Increase in the number of volunteer training both during the Guidance counselor 8/11 to 1/12 trained volunteers from day and evening 250 to 300.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Hold an annual volunteer breakfast Action Team Spring 2012 Completed breakfast. to thank our volunteers Increase in the number of Seek additional business Administration 8/11 to 6/12 business partnerships from partnerships one to six. Increase percentage of Increase in parent/guardian parents/guardians attending IEP Assistant Principal 8/11-6/12 involvement from 79% to and SST meetings. 90%.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Performance Indicator 6.6 Increase communication and positive relationships with parents/guardians and community members by disseminating information about system, school, and student successes. (BCPS standard) Target: Increase the dissemination of good news and events occurring at Carney Elementary. Strategies: Establish frequent contacts with the BCPS communications office and other media to publicize student accomplishments. Measures Key Actions Formative & Summative: (Address by targeted Person(s) Responsible Timeline Implementation Status To ensure desired results subgroups, as appropriate) have been met.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Positive news about the accomplishments of The Good News Positive events about Carney students and staff Ambassador, school Carney students and staff 9/11 to 6/12 and events of community counselor will be publicized. interest will be communicated. Utilize the school Parents/guardians and the Administrators, Good newsletter to communicate community will be better News Ambassador, and positive accomplishments 9/11 to 6/12 informed of Carney webmaster\ about Carney staff and Elementary students. accomplishments.

Performance Goal 6 Engage parents/guardians, business, and community members in the educational process. Performance Indicator 6.1 All parents/guardians will have multiple opportunities to participate in home-school communication. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.2 Increase student, parent/guardian, and teacher conferences to 100% in all schools. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.3 Increase learning opportunities for parents/guardians, staff, and community members to assist in developing and refining the knowledge and skills needed to support students’ academic achievement and recognize students’ successes. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.4 Increase parent/guardian attendance at school-based events and activities such as Back-to-School nights and school improvement teams. (BCPS standard) Performance Indicator 6.5 Increase parent/guardian, school, business, and community partnerships. (BCPS standard) Targets: 1. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will receive communications from the school. 2. By June 2012, 100% of parents/guardians will have had a conference with a teacher at least once during each school year. 3. The number of parents attending Back to School Night will increase from 375 to 400. 4. The number of parent volunteers will increase from 120 to 150. 5. Increase the number of school/business partnerships from one to six. Strategies: Parents/guardians will receive communications through a variety of the following: the school website, school wiki, school sign, newsletter, report cards, teacher notes, letters, and emails, ConnectEd, fliers, parent/guardian conferences, and parent nights. Continue student Increase in students B.U.G. – 2/12 and 4/12 recognition programs; bringing up grades and Administration Awards Assembly in June B.U.G. and end-of-year receiving end-of-year 2012 awards assembly awards

School Improvement Team Membership

Name Title Signature of Stakeholder

Stacey Durkovic, Ph.D. Principal

Mary Kriebel Assistant Principal

Dee Overhulser Special Education

Denise Bosworth Guidance Counselor

Melisa Schafer Kindergarten Teacher

Katie Moen Grade 1 Teacher

Holly Burnett Grade 2 Teacher

Kirstin Montgomery Grade 3 Teacher

Caitlin Arena Grade 4 Teacher

Leslie Fort Grade 5 Teacher

Barbie Roemer Special Educator

Diane Nye-Paugh Instrumental Music Teacher

Laurie Marino Parent

Rita Dore Parent

Vickie Miles Parent

Sherry McCammon Parent

Warren Prestwich Parent